Headset Recommendation
12-08-2005, 08:16 AM
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Headset Recommendation
Hi,
I was looking to acquire a private pilot cert, and a guy I work with advised me to pick up a headset, said it would be a good investment. He recommended a Light Speed headset, and said to get ANR. My only reservation is that Light Speed is a little more pricey.
I'm sure Light Speed makes very good headsets, but I was wondering if you guys thought they are worth the money? I'd spend the money without it being a problem, I was just wondering what you guys use/prefer.
I was looking to acquire a private pilot cert, and a guy I work with advised me to pick up a headset, said it would be a good investment. He recommended a Light Speed headset, and said to get ANR. My only reservation is that Light Speed is a little more pricey.
I'm sure Light Speed makes very good headsets, but I was wondering if you guys thought they are worth the money? I'd spend the money without it being a problem, I was just wondering what you guys use/prefer.
12-08-2005, 10:36 AM
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Go to Google Groups and search in rec.aviation.piloting for the word "headset". You'll have more reading that you can possibly stand.
My overpriced .02: I would start off with a cheap set for your PP-ASEL training until you're pretty sure you're going to stick with it for a while. Then get yourself a good ANR set to as a reward for finishing your Private or Instrument. I was between the Lightspeed and the Flightcom Denali, and ended up getting the Denali. Not quite the same level of noise reduction as the Lightspeed, but still good and it's lightweight and very comfortable. Now the cheap set makes a great passenger set.
Of course, YMMV.
My overpriced .02: I would start off with a cheap set for your PP-ASEL training until you're pretty sure you're going to stick with it for a while. Then get yourself a good ANR set to as a reward for finishing your Private or Instrument. I was between the Lightspeed and the Flightcom Denali, and ended up getting the Denali. Not quite the same level of noise reduction as the Lightspeed, but still good and it's lightweight and very comfortable. Now the cheap set makes a great passenger set.
Of course, YMMV.
12-08-2005, 11:59 PM
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Over this past summer I bought a pair of the Lightspeed 30 3G's and can't stand anything else now. ANR definitely helps reduce noise, you won't be displeased. They also have really great customer service from what I hear; I've been told they will replace parts no questions asked plus include extras at their expense.
12-09-2005, 04:17 PM
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I've always been a fan of my trusty David Clarks. Comfortable and quiet enough that I've never thought of buying a ANR set. Plus, guys I flew with at the Regionals were always replacing the batteries in the ANR's; too much hassle. Now at work I wear Telex or Plantronics. I have one of each. I'm not sure if they make any GA headsets; however, I have used my Telex with earplugs in a Bonanza and it worked just fine.
DC's have great customer service also. If you run em over just send the parts to them and they'll send you a new pair.
Overall, I've always viewed David Clarks as a status symbol for pilots. There's something sublimely cool about DC's. Not overstated or too technical but just good comfortable and sturdy.
DC's have great customer service also. If you run em over just send the parts to them and they'll send you a new pair.
Overall, I've always viewed David Clarks as a status symbol for pilots. There's something sublimely cool about DC's. Not overstated or too technical but just good comfortable and sturdy.
12-13-2005, 09:50 AM
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I am also looking to get a new headset. I have had my DC's for about 6 years now and they are showing their age. I am probably going to receive a new pair as a graduation present, so I can pick any pair I want.
I was considering the Bose. I have tried them on, and they are quite comfy. I was wondering if anyone flying a turboprop or RJ uses Bose and what you think of them.
I was considering the Bose. I have tried them on, and they are quite comfy. I was wondering if anyone flying a turboprop or RJ uses Bose and what you think of them.
12-19-2005, 04:09 PM
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I would say go BOSE if you have the money. The company I flew for for a short time supplied them, and they are the best I have used. But if you can't afford noise canceling headsets, like me, go David Clark 13.4's. They are the BEST bang for the buck.
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12-19-2005, 04:27 PM
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Don't get the Lightspeed 20-3G's
I have had Lightspeed 20-3g's for about 6 months now. They are comfortable and the ANR is pretty good, but they have almost no passive noise reduction at all. That means that when your battery runs out, it is very loud, so loud that it is difficult to understand radio communications.
Also, everybody I know who has them has had to return them because they broke for one reason or another. Granted, they were repaired free of charge and the customer service is very good. I had to send mine in for repair after the second time I used them because the stereo/mono switch broke.
Also, everybody I know who has them has had to return them because they broke for one reason or another. Granted, they were repaired free of charge and the customer service is very good. I had to send mine in for repair after the second time I used them because the stereo/mono switch broke.
12-19-2005, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Laxrox43
I would say go BOSE if you have the money. The company I flew for for a short time supplied them, and they are the best I have used. But if you can't afford noise canceling headsets, like me, go David Clark 13.4's. They are the BEST bang for the buck.
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