Earplugs
03-13-2017, 09:54 AM
#2
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Originally Posted by yeahbutstill
I hear wearing earplugs under your heatset helps preserve your hearing, at the same time you need to turn up the volume even more.
Anyone knowledgeble?
Anyone knowledgeble?
03-13-2017, 10:15 AM
#3
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If you're really serious about hearing conservation, these are what you want. Basically ear buds that you wire into your headset/helmet surrounded by ear plug foam that you then wear under your headset/helmet. If you're really serious, you can get custom molded ones.
Communication Earplug Kit
They work really well and allow you to have the dual-layer protection from ambient noise (plugs and cups) and still let you hear the ICS/Radio/Warnings. If you're doing long hours in a SE piston or turboprop, I'd say it's highly recommended, probably overkill if you're in a big multi turbofan.
Communication Earplug Kit
They work really well and allow you to have the dual-layer protection from ambient noise (plugs and cups) and still let you hear the ICS/Radio/Warnings. If you're doing long hours in a SE piston or turboprop, I'd say it's highly recommended, probably overkill if you're in a big multi turbofan.
03-13-2017, 12:44 PM
#4
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I use the CEP system with my flight helmet (HGU-55), but not with headsets. I also use Oregon Aero kits for liner, earseals, etc, for improved noise attenuation.
I use Bose headsets, usually no ear plugs. In exceptionally loud aircraft where a headset is worn, I may use passive headsets with Oregon Aero hush kits (extra foam, better noise attenuation), and ear plugs beneath. There does come a point of diminishing returns when one needs to turn the volume up loud.
For earplugs, I carry Radians custom molded plugs. You mold them yourself. In lieu of those! The foam expandable in-ear plugs are hard to beat.
I use Bose headsets, usually no ear plugs. In exceptionally loud aircraft where a headset is worn, I may use passive headsets with Oregon Aero hush kits (extra foam, better noise attenuation), and ear plugs beneath. There does come a point of diminishing returns when one needs to turn the volume up loud.
For earplugs, I carry Radians custom molded plugs. You mold them yourself. In lieu of those! The foam expandable in-ear plugs are hard to beat.
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