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Originally Posted by stoki (Post 373040)

Hey guys,

I am soon going to be starting simulator training for my airline, on the Dash-8. IF I pass the checkride, I may be in the market for a new head-set. I currently have the David Clark 13.4, but was thinking that it would probably be a good idea to get something a little better/more comfortable if I am going to start spending much more time in an airplane.

Question is, what headset do you guys suggest I look at?

Looking for something not more then around 600$ TOPS, and something that would last me a long time with good guarentee, or warentee. Something comfortable, and that will protect my hearing for the long haul.

What do you guys out there, use/recommend? What to stay away from?

Thanks for all replies. :)

They told us in 1900 ground school that we will get hearing damage overtime if we don't use an ANR headset. I'm sure this applies for other props. The Bose X is the best headset out there, sound attenuation is good but most importantly it's very light after a while it doesn't feel like you're wearing a HS and you never get the classic headache after wearing a HS more than 2 hours. I would have to say though that on jet the X is overkill, it's almost silent.

Concur on the Bose X ($1000) being overkill in the jets. We have several of the early model CRJ's that have very noisy windshield wipers, so I prefer the X in these planes.

I also use the Clarity Aloft Pro ($750), very VERY light, doesn't touch your head anywhere except over your ears (like sunglasses). I ordered custom molded earplugs, and that makes them an excellent jet headset. Note: not recommended for noisy turboprops, no ANR either.

For $600, I dunno. I did buy a DRE ANR 6000 headset ($300) that I really like a lot for the money. Much like the David Clarks in size, weight, style, etc.

http://www.flydre.com/headsets.html

I'd probably be tempted to try the LightSpeed Zulu headset ($850)

http://www.zuluseries.com/