ANR headsets

[CTflyer]

Anyone out there use ANR headsets for the A320? I know it is a quiet airplane but I can use all the help I can get. Was concerned about which ANR headsets are compatible with the 320.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[SWA2000]

I don't know much about the 320 but I am using what I think is a great option to a 1000.00 bose headset. One of our pilots made an adapter for the Bose Quiet Comfort II headset. It is an aviation mike that plugs into the Bose QC and you get a stereo ANR headset. The great thing about this option is the versatility. When your up front driving you plug the mike in and it works great. When your in the back on the DH you can use just the Bose QC so you don't have to listen to the guy next to you tell you how he always wanted to be a pilot. The second great thing about this headset is for when you have those long hauls and don't care to listen to the captains lifestory you can plug in an ipod/sat radio staight into the mike. Nothing like flying over the Rockies listening to Freebird!

The total cost for the set up is about 500.00 Bose QC II 299.00 which they will take 12 payments on your CC 0 %

The mike is 199.00 It can be purchased at UFLYMike.com

I don't get paid for pitching this I just think it is the coolest thing out.

 

[FracCapt]

The second great thing about this headset is for when you have those long hauls and don't care to listen to the captains lifestory you can plug in an ipod/sat radio staight into the mike. Nothing like flying over the Rockies listening to Freebird!

Speaking of which....does the XM MyFi receive through the heated windscreens? I've heard from a couple of guys flying various bizjets that it doesn't work through the main screens, but will work through unheated screens...but in many other airplanes it will work through any screen.

 

[SWA2000]

it works in the 737

 

[L1011 Rules!]

I not on the A320 but I would highly recommend the Sennheiser ANR over any other including BOSE.......The only reason why I like them better than bose is the size.....It is much more compact and I don't know any jet other than maybe the 727 which a Bose would be necessary. They are very comfortable, compact, great battery life and the ANR is AWESOME. Here is the link www.sennheiserusa.com. If you are part of ALPA look under your log in for member benefits/Shopping Mall. Here is the info also, but to get the discount which is about $250 you need to enter the web site through your ALAP log on. Hope this helps....I love my head set!

Sennheiser Noise Cancellation Headsets


From the Sennheiser website, ALPA members may view the different types of active/passive noise cancellation headsets available from Sennheiser USA. The Sennheiser USA point of contact is: Mr. Michael Feldbauer, Phone: 860-434-9190 ext. 146, Fax: 860-434-1759, or e-mail: [email protected]. For additional information, view Sennheiser's website.

 

[Chest Rockwell]

I have had good luck with the sennheiser hmec-45. Get the stereo version and you can turn the inboard volume down a bit if you find it necessary. I had a short in the wiring after about 4.5 years of use and had no problem getting it repaired by sennheiserusa.

 

[Occam's Razor]

I use the HMEC-25CAP. It comes from the factory with the 5-pin connector that is compatible with the A320.

Pros: Lightweight, nice ALPA discount on purchase (I paid $582), eliminates all wind noise in the A320 cockpit...including the CRT fans and vent system. The in-line volume control is a nice touch, but I don't use it (set it and use the a/c volume control).

Cons: Batteries. (I use Canon rechargables now). The hassle of connecting and disconnecting. The battery pack is awkward, so my wife sewed a pouch-thingy for mine with a velcro strap. I loop it over the window lever, but it's still a pain.

I think every DC-9 or B727 pilot should own a set. The open-ear style is another option. I just prefer the closed cup.

 

[L1011 Rules!]

Now if only I got commision!

Enjoy

 

[LR25]

Does anybody have any problems with the bose ear buds with hearing the guy next to you?

 

[bbond]

You might try looking into the Clarity Aloft or Mach 1. Earplug style headsets that work better than ANR without the clamp style headset. I've worn mine in everything from jets to pistons, and will never fly with anything else. No batteries either. About 500 bucks. www.clarityaloft.com