Telex Airman 8+
10-07-2022, 03:12 AM
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Telex Airman 8+
Anyone have one of these? What is the comfort and durability like? I love my DC Pro-X, but it would be nice having something that doesn't need batteries. I had a first gen Telex Airman 8 long ago and found the headband very uncomfortable. Seems like they have remedied that.
10-07-2022, 06:08 AM
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We had the older ones as ship sets for the E190 when sennheiser stopped making the ones we had, which did pretty good, and the telex were awful to the point guys would refuse the airplane unless Mx dug up a set of sennheisers. They were pretty bad and you had to crank the volume to the point of uncomfortable to hear the com. The 190 is generally loud fast and low so your results may vary. We have the pro-Xs now and they’re fine.
10-07-2022, 06:50 AM
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I upgraded to the 8+ from my 850s. They are a nice upgrade and perfectly adequate for the 75/76. No batteries is awesome and they are lightweight as well as reasonable cost.
I used Bose in louder aircraft so I can't recommend them for every application.
I used Bose in louder aircraft so I can't recommend them for every application.
10-07-2022, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by avi8orco
We had the older ones as ship sets for the E190 when sennheiser stopped making the ones we had, which did pretty good, and the telex were awful to the point guys would refuse the airplane unless Mx dug up a set of sennheisers. They were pretty bad and you had to crank the volume to the point of uncomfortable to hear the com. The 190 is generally loud fast and low so your results may vary. We have the pro-Xs now and they’re fine.
10-08-2022, 06:08 AM
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Tried the 8+ for a few weeks and the noise cancelling was decent in the bus but they started hurting my ears after a few hours but my ears stick out maybe more than others. I ordered the DC pro x2 after borrowing the original from a friend but it’s been back ordered forever.
I’d be interested in buying your pro x if they are in good shape
I’d be interested in buying your pro x if they are in good shape
10-12-2022, 07:48 PM
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I tried one and returned it…..the Pro-X2 completely blows it out of the water for build quality, padding, suspension system, etc. The Telex frame feels like a bent coat hanger and I found the earpads hard and uncomfortable. Batteries are cheap at Costco, and actually the Pro-X2 has pretty good passive attenuation because the pads are so soft and pliable….sometimes I forget to turn on the ANR in the 737 and it’s just fine…..even better if you wear plugs underneath.
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