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05-04-2008 | 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by stoki

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.

05-04-2008 | 09:18 PM

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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/

Last edited by TonyWilliams; 05-04-2008 at 09:27 PM.