The active noise canceling headset not only reduces noise levels and fatigue. But it also helps you to understand foreign controllers from every corner of the world.

BayBum

When I first floated the idea of buying an ANR headset to my wife I mentioned the price, and admitted that it was a pretty big dent in the budget. She looked at me with that "you are a stupid dog" look, and asked me if I had priced hearing aids lately.

One absolutely needs a good headset in this job for all kinds of reasons.

11-28-2015 | 06:32 AM

#12432

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BayBum4Ever

The active noise canceling headset not only reduces noise levels and fatigue. But it also helps you to understand foreign controllers from every corner of the world.

BayBum

Sound well worth it than. Was praying I wouldn't have to buy another headset again. Looks like I've got something for the XMAS list at least.

11-28-2015 | 06:35 AM

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Atlas Shrugged

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The sad thing is that most of our senior guys who need it the most, sit there with one ear cup of their $1000 Bose off their ear doing them no good at all.

You absolutely need to wear hearing protection on the 74. I wear ear plugs and use a Telex 850. Once you damage your hearing, you NEVER get it back!

11-28-2015 | 07:02 AM

#12434

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BayBum4Ever

The active noise canceling headset not only reduces noise levels and fatigue. But it also helps you to understand foreign controllers from every corner of the world.

BayBum

Mach 1 light speed molded ear pieces for the last ten years. Prior to that was Bose 1, 1+,2's and 10's all great to keep you hearing.

11-28-2015 | 07:02 AM

#12435

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Originally Posted by Atlas Shrugged

The other side of the coin is the passive aggressive FO who refuses to use the intercom, so the only way to hear them is to keep one ear cup off.

I think that it is past time to label this the safety and health issue that it is. Locking interphone switches on the entire fleet, not just the -8. And everyone uses them.

11-28-2015 | 07:03 AM

#12436

Upntheair27

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So how about the 767? Loud or quiet?

11-28-2015 | 08:00 AM

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Radials Rule

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Originally Posted by BYOB

How did you get custom ear buds for the Clarity Aloft? I didn't know they made custom molded ear buds.

Custom Molded Earpieces from AverySound.com

They are thorough and provide great customer service.

As for what is better between active and passive noise attenuation, I have tried both. Custom molded earbuds are every bit as effective against noise as electronic headsets. It boils down to personal preference of having something in you ears or over them.

11-28-2015 | 08:13 AM

#12438

BYOB

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Originally Posted by Radials Rule

Thank you very much!

11-28-2015 | 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Radials Rule

What headset are these custom earpieces used with? I assume it's just the piece and needs to be used with something like the Clarity. I like the idea of an in ear headset but I get sick of wearing plugs in the ear canal all the time.