Aviation Headsets
07-24-2013, 12:43 PM
#11
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I've used a David Clark 13.4 for well over 10 years and 5000hrs with absolutely no problems. I've worn it for 8+ hours in a day before, and it does get heavy. If I had to do it all over again though, I would've spent the extra $700 for a Bose.
08-05-2013, 05:25 AM
#12
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Originally Posted by featheredprop
I second the qc15 and ufly mike . Great for all aircraft I have flown including single and twin turbine . Best bang for your buck and comfy !!
08-05-2013, 06:41 AM
#13
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Originally Posted by JohnBurke
A lot of general aviation pilots like Clarity Aloft.
Clarity Aloft™ Aviation Headsets
If you don't want over the ear or on the ear, then it's in the ear.
Bose are quite comfortable.
Clarity Aloft™ Aviation Headsets
If you don't want over the ear or on the ear, then it's in the ear.
Bose are quite comfortable.
Originally Posted by 9kBud
General aviation aircraft in my experience are generally noisier than the flight deck of an airliner (not all, but most). In most cases the over the ear headset provides more passive noise reduction over say a plantronics or telex low profile headset. Having said this, I'm a huge proponent of the Clarity Aloft because it is as quiet as they advertise it to be. Another advantage of not wearing the headclamps is not having a sweltering ring of sweat around your ears during the summer months, or in tropical climates.
08-11-2013, 05:13 PM
#14
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It all depends on what you are looking for. I started with Telex and were very happy with them until I got the Bose. They took the cake. Even with the "sweat" folks are talking about they were very comfortable and worth the investment. The noise cancellation feature was great to, it is essentially an electronic pair of ear plugs. Now I put everything on speaker.
08-12-2013, 04:34 PM
#16
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Originally Posted by Jetspeed
I've been using the clarity aloft for the last 5 years in the dash 8. Super quiet and comfortable. In fact i think it's just as quiet as the Bose x I had prior to it.
08-13-2013, 01:44 PM
#17
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I have been using the Lightspeed Zulu's for three years now and they have been great. But I've started to consider moving onto another headset. As far as noise in any regional aircraft, are the clarity aloft quiet? I've also considered getting the QC15 with the mic because I like the idea of being able to use the headset for commuting, sitting reserve, etc.
10-09-2013, 05:35 PM
#19
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Used a second hand set of David Clark's for all training, instructing, jump pilot and turbine for a little. David Clark is the standard I think. They are very reliable and not too expensive, in most cases. I was forced to get a set of light speed Zulus due to the fear of hearing loss now that I spend more time in loud turbines. I like them cause there pretty comfortable, noise canceling works great in my particular plane, and blue tooth capable. I can wear them for about 4 hrs before they start to bother me. Battery life if reasonable and an all around good buy for the price. I paid 500 for mine, not brand brand new but as close as you can get.
10-09-2013, 06:10 PM
#20
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Currently using the Bose X in a King Air and love the quiet ride.
I'm assuming that the Clarity Aloft and other similar plug types will always be louder than an over the ear noise canceling when used in a King Air cockpit....
Any experience or thoughts on that?
I'm assuming that the Clarity Aloft and other similar plug types will always be louder than an over the ear noise canceling when used in a King Air cockpit....
Any experience or thoughts on that?
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