Whatever you get, get ANR. I can't believe I trained for my PPL without a head set (no intercom in the 152s)! That probably cost me 4-5 hours extra, trying to fly and listen to the CFI.
I've used Telex for 20+ years. Their durability has suffered recently. The set I bought 15+ years ago is still rock solid (ANR 4000), the newer model (Stratus 30?) had some of the thin plastic fabric flaking off most likely due to heat from being left in a car. Note that both headsets were in the bag, and only the Stratus flaked.
I've also had issues with the Stratus in certain aircraft. It would squeal while transmitting.
I purchased a second ANR 4000 from Ebay - $150. Buyer beware, here as the set does not fully "clamp"
I use the 4000, 1st pax use the new 4000, the rare 2nd pax uses the Ebay 4000