Aviation Headset Adapters
12-24-2018, 10:58 AM
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Aviation Headset Adapters
I was wondering if anyone had experience with adapting general headsets for aviation use, and if they are comparable to aviation headsets.
I was looking at QC25, $150, or Sony WH-1000XM3 ( $350, seems to be best rated noise cancelling headphones) and an adapter, they seem to be in the range of $250, would cost significantly less than the A20 or Zulus. I am of course scouring ebay and other sites to find used ones, but even used these headsets are still pretty close to MSRP.
I am wondering if these options sound and perform anywhere near the Aviation headsets. The two options I have come across for headset adapters are Nflightmic and UFLyMike, both around $250.
A pro to the adapter setup is that I will also have a headset to use in everyday life and travel.
Anyone with experience using these aviation adapters or any other advice (pros and cons vs an aviation headset) is welcome and appreciated.
I was looking at QC25, $150, or Sony WH-1000XM3 ( $350, seems to be best rated noise cancelling headphones) and an adapter, they seem to be in the range of $250, would cost significantly less than the A20 or Zulus. I am of course scouring ebay and other sites to find used ones, but even used these headsets are still pretty close to MSRP.
I am wondering if these options sound and perform anywhere near the Aviation headsets. The two options I have come across for headset adapters are Nflightmic and UFLyMike, both around $250.
A pro to the adapter setup is that I will also have a headset to use in everyday life and travel.
Anyone with experience using these aviation adapters or any other advice (pros and cons vs an aviation headset) is welcome and appreciated.
12-26-2018, 10:06 AM
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I'm not sure what the QCX is, but the QC15 worked in piston aircraft like the Cessna 180 or 185, as well as turboprops, and I used it a lot in turbojet cockpits.
What I liked most about it was the ability to fold flat and take up very little space in my flight bag, and to use when riding in back on airline flights; put it on, plug in some music, and nobody tries to bother you during the flight.
What I liked most about it was the ability to fold flat and take up very little space in my flight bag, and to use when riding in back on airline flights; put it on, plug in some music, and nobody tries to bother you during the flight.
12-28-2018, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnBurke
I'm not sure what the QCX is, but the QC15 worked in piston aircraft like the Cessna 180 or 185, as well as turboprops, and I used it a lot in turbojet cockpits.
What I liked most about it was the ability to fold flat and take up very little space in my flight bag, and to use when riding in back on airline flights; put it on, plug in some music, and nobody tries to bother you during the flight.
What I liked most about it was the ability to fold flat and take up very little space in my flight bag, and to use when riding in back on airline flights; put it on, plug in some music, and nobody tries to bother you during the flight.
05-31-2019, 11:10 AM
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I just got the new Uflymike Harmony with my QC25. I notice a low, but constant pitching/static noise anytime I turn on the noise canceling feature on the headset while in flight. Wondering if that's just the uflymike or normal for all noise canceling headsets.
06-02-2019, 06:29 AM
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ANR for aviation use is designed to cancel a higher amplitude noise than ANR designed for general, around the house use.
Props (piston or turbo prop) throw a LOT of noise, so general design ANR head sets will be overloaded (they cannot produce a wave powerful enough to cancel the sound made by the prop), and will create a static or an awkward noise like ripping metal.
If you intend to be in a propeller environment for more than 1000 hours, you should not go cheap on your head set.
I say this as someone who started very poor and made every dollar count, so I understand the shock of paying $1000-1100 for a top of the line headset.
I always suggest the Bose A20 with bluetooth.
Remember, I am a cheap bastard and I still suggest this one.
Your ears are forever, and worth every penny.
(Also, the first time you need to call FSS or ATC from an uncontrolled airport to activate or cancel a flight plan or to receive a clearence, the bluetooth option will pay for itself)
Props (piston or turbo prop) throw a LOT of noise, so general design ANR head sets will be overloaded (they cannot produce a wave powerful enough to cancel the sound made by the prop), and will create a static or an awkward noise like ripping metal.
If you intend to be in a propeller environment for more than 1000 hours, you should not go cheap on your head set.
I say this as someone who started very poor and made every dollar count, so I understand the shock of paying $1000-1100 for a top of the line headset.
I always suggest the Bose A20 with bluetooth.
Remember, I am a cheap bastard and I still suggest this one.
Your ears are forever, and worth every penny.
(Also, the first time you need to call FSS or ATC from an uncontrolled airport to activate or cancel a flight plan or to receive a clearence, the bluetooth option will pay for itself)
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