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Old 10-13-2010, 01:01 PM
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No, unfortunately I don't fly the Quatro. And please forgive me if this topic has already been exhausted; but I've never even tried an ANR headset before. I'm hoping it might make a huge difference in the Dash. Does anyone have any advice? Turboprop drivers especially? Are the cheaper alternatives to the Zulu or Bose X worth the savings? Are there any "outside the box" alternatives to these expensive options?
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Old 10-13-2010, 01:04 PM
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Yes, it makes a difference, especially if the NVS is deferred (Q-200). I use the Bose QC2 with the UflyMike. It's less than half the cost of the Bose and twice as better IMO.
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Yes, it makes a difference, especially if the NVS is deferred (Q-200). I use the Bose QC2 with the UflyMike. It's less than half the cost of the Bose and twice as better IMO.
Doesn't the headset die if it runs out of batteries? If this is the case what happens when you realize "whoops, I guess I dont have any batteries in my bag."
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Originally Posted by The Juice View Post
Doesn't the headset die if it runs out of batteries? If this is the case what happens when you realize "whoops, I guess I dont have any batteries in my bag."
you turn on the overhead speaker, and buy a AAA in the terminal
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Old 10-13-2010, 02:33 PM
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Definitely worth every penny you spend. I’ve used the Bose for the last three years on the Dash and I couldn’t imagine life without it. As Diver Driver mentioned, when the NVS is MEL’d the ANR will keep you sane. I haven’t tried the uflymike setup, but have only heard positive things. Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by The Juice View Post
Doesn't the headset die if it runs out of batteries? If this is the case what happens when you realize "whoops, I guess I dont have any batteries in my bag."
In that case suck it up then use the headset that should be provided to you by the company... I know Piedmont provides Telex headsets for the dhc 100 & 300.
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Old 10-13-2010, 02:47 PM
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There's a kit you can get to convert a set of DC's to ANR.
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Old 10-13-2010, 03:35 PM
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a few years in the dash, ANR not necessary, maybe 5% of guys on our fleet used them.

If you are flying in west where you might get up into the twenties you can even go off headsets and use the speakers in cruise...
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Old 10-13-2010, 04:05 PM
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ANR is worth it in any airplane you fly...it certainly has been for me from a C172, a Cirrus SR22, a King Air, Beechjet, CRJ or straight-wing Citation way up at FL450 where wind noise is almost nil.

Helping save your hearing is worth every penny IMO.
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Outside the box idea....

I flew the shorts, very loud. I bought the Halo from Quiet Technologies, then got custom ear molds (for shooting ranges) drilled a hole them, and put the speaker tube into it. I did this because it was more comfortable than using foam ear plugs, especially for long flights. But then I wondered after a few years if Bose was better, so i bought the Bose X. Brought both on the flight, tried them one after another, side by side, did this for a few flights, and the Halo with the plugs was just as quiet, no differences in the sound cancellation. 1/4 the cost, and way more comfortable. This is in agreement with reviews I've read about he halo vs. the bose on different forum threads. So I sold the bose. Also wore the telex 850 in the citation, couldn't stand how loud it was at lower altitudes, brought in my halo the next day. You could also do this with any in-ear headset.
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