Best CRJ Headset.

[FurloughedAgain]

I tend to agree with AZ Typed.

The CRJ is the LOUDEST jet aircraft i've ever flown. (i've heard that the ERJ is louder). It's not too bad in cruise, but during climb and high-speed descent the wind-noise is extremely uncomfortable.

Most people who used Telex 750s also wore earplugs with them. Quite a few people wore the Dave Clarks. (Nothing says "furloughed major airline pilot who is concerned about his hearing like Dave Clarks in an RJ")

The Bose is the logical choice if you plan to spend any significant portion of your career in an RJ. Active and passive protection that is second to none. (You think those ear-buds sound good in Clarks... wait till you try them in the Bose!)

Don't sacrifice your hearing to "look cool" in a jet. (is this the next evolution of SJS?)

 

[AvroJockey]

What companies give free headsets?

Mesaba provides headsets in all aircraft. DCs in the Saab and Telex in the Avro, and probably the CRJ. About 50% of Saab pilots and 10% of Avro pilots, bring their own headset. Mostly because about half of the DCs in the Saab don't have gel earseals and are uncomfortable, and you don't have to carry around a bunch of Sani-Coms

 

[avpro91]

I tend to agree with AZ Typed.

The CRJ is the LOUDEST jet aircraft i've ever flown. (i've heard that the ERJ is louder).

Louder than the Jetstream? The CRJ can get a little lound in the descent down low, but it's still much quiter than most things and the Telex 750 seems to work just fine.

 

[ERfly]

Louder than the Jetstream? The CRJ can get a little lound in the descent down low, but it's still much quiter than most things and the Telex 750 seems to work just fine.

The CRJ is the LOUDEST jet aircraft i've ever flown.

Need I say more? Otherwise, BAe did a bad job of putting a case around those fan blades.

 

[NavinRJohnson]

Guess I'm a cheapo, being that I have a can with a very long ball of string to talk to ATC. Handoffs are always interesting...

 

[msuspartans24]

Sombody who rags on someone else who wears a certain type of headset is a COMPLETE LOOSER! Who gives a sh!t what type of headset some guy is wearing. I didn't now that this was such a "fashionable" industry.

 

[ClearRight]

Sombody who rags on someone else who wears a certain type of headset is a COMPLETE LOOSER! Who gives a sh!t what type of headset some guy is wearing. I didn't now that this was such a "fashionable" industry.

They're the same guys who wear their sunglasses in the terminal sporting their yellow stitch Sketchers, no name tag, unpressed shirt, no hat and blazer unbuttoned flapping with every step!!

 

[kmox29]

Sombody who rags on someone else who wears a certain type of headset is a COMPLETE LOOSER! Who gives a sh!t what type of headset some guy is wearing. I didn't now that this was such a "fashionable" industry.

So you'll be the guy I see in the terminal wearing black Reeboks with their uniform because they're cheaper than dress shoes.

 

[CRJ puppy]

Guess we won't even mention the guys that button ALL the buttons on their blazers...(bottom buttom is always supposed to be unbuttoned...except for military uniforms, which we don't have).

 

[AZ Typed]

Sombody who rags on someone else who wears a certain type of headset is a COMPLETE LOOSER! Who gives a sh!t what type of headset some guy is wearing. I didn't now that this was such a "fashionable" industry.

It's about comfort, noise protection, and value. Relax.

 

[Chris9702l]

I have to disagree about the Bose X's. Just got finished with a 4 day trip on the Saab. At the end of the day I couldn't wait to take the things off. I think it is the fact that they go around the ears and there is still a clamping force being applied which feels like a vice after a long day of flying. It's great for a couple hours but after 4 or 5 hours the headache starts. Also don't like the two small pads on the headband. They create a hot spot. Why can't they have a pad that extends the whole length of the headbank to even out pressure (like the Sennheiser's).

Don't get me wrong, they are a great headset but 1K does not buy heaven. Am going to try earplugs with my Sennheisers and see how that feels. I remember wearing them all day in the Avro.

Chris

 

[Parrot_Head_Fly]

Bose

The Bose Xs are nice, to each his own, I've heard the jungle jet is loud, wouldn't know being a slow 90 driver. And there is nothing wrong with being in a jet wearing the green muffs. They're classic.

 

[ERfly]

I just finished a 2:30+ IAH-YYZ leg with the Bose X. I have to tell you, they are worth every penny. There is still some wind noise, but it makes the ERJ sound like a DC-9 up front. Plus, they were comfortable. I didn't even notice I had them on.

 

[JetPilot_Mike]

In the CRJ I find that the 750's with ear plugs is just about as quiet, and much cheaper, than most of the ANR's out there. I've tried both the ANR's from Telex and well as the Bose X. For the amount of money, the difference was so slight I couldn't justify the extra expense. Plus the 750's fit best in my already crowded flight bag.

I agree, DC's make you look like you just got out of a 172 doing turns around a point.

 

[Rabble]

You Academy guys want so desperately to NOT look like the Cessna pilots you so recently were that you're doing everything you can to look like real jet pilots.

Everything except what you should have done. Gone out and gotten some real experience before you hopped from your Seminole right into an RJ.

Maybe if you had flown some single pilot freight, charter, or flown any kind of turboprop you would be less worried about how you look in David Clarks and more worried about how well you do your job.

 

[squall line]

I use the Flightcom Danali ANR in the CRJ and I really like them. Just like the comments about the Bose, they cut out so much wind noise as well as the high pitched fan noise. I have experienced poor customer service with Flightcom where you won't find that problem with Bose though.

If you think you will be flying an RJ for quite a few years, I would suggest some good ear protection. It isn't cool to lose your hearing.

SL

 

[GEORGE DUBYA]

You guys use headsets? I am old school headsets are for women.

 

[msuspartans24]

So you'll be the guy I see in the terminal wearing black Reeboks with their uniform because they're cheaper than dress shoes.

Let me rephrase what I was saying. appearence is extremely important and I think that these guys that walk around with a dirty shirt, untucked, "reebok tennis shoes", and all that other stuff is a soar eye for the industry. What I was refering to was the headsets. Who really care's what headset makes you look like a recent "academy grad" or that you flew a 172. Gotta get your start somewhere. How many passengers actually give a crap what color the pilot's headset is. As if they're sitting back there going "gosh this pilot must not be very professional because he had a green headset". PLEASE! Last I checked regional's aren't making anyone rich so if some poor schmo has to wear around the old DC that he had while instructing so be it.

 

[gridedriverwanb]

You Academy guys want so desperately to NOT look like the Cessna pilots you so recently were that you're doing everything you can to look like real jet pilots.

Everything except what you should have done. Gone out and gotten some real experience before you hopped from your Seminole right into an RJ.

Maybe if you had flown some single pilot freight, charter, or flown any kind of turboprop you would be less worried about how you look in David Clarks and more worried about how well you do your job.

Like go to gulfstream?

 

[kmox29]

Let me rephrase what I was saying. appearence is extremely important and I think that these guys that walk around with a dirty shirt, untucked, "reebok tennis shoes", and all that other stuff is a soar eye for the industry. How many passengers actually give a crap what color the pilot's headset is.

I agree with the first part of your reply. I have seen many "unmade beds" walking around the terminal. I also don't think the passengers care what the pilot is wearing for a headset. I am just saying that, to me, it looks funny seeing them in a jet. Wear what you want.