good/bad experiences with headsets?

[slapstick]

anybody have anything really good or bad to say about Telex, Sennheiser, or Plantronics in general? I was going to pick up a Telex 750, but seeking opinions before I buy one just because everyone else uses it. I'll be in a pretty quiet cockpit, and am looking for one with earphones on both sides...

I'm hoping for a couple responses before this morphs into a delta vs. southwest b1tchfest.

 

[CA1900]

Try a 750 on before you buy one. They're standard equipment in the airplanes I fly, and they make my ears hurt after about 15 minutes. The 850s that some of our planes have are a little better.

I ended up getting a Bose QuietComfort 2 and the UFlyMike adapter, and am very happy with it.

 

[Captain X]

I've used a Telex 750 in a Brasilia, an EMB-145 and seen them used in a 737. I have used a Telex 5X5 with earmolds in an EMB-145 and a 737.

The 750's were ok in the Brasilia with an earplug underneath but they did hurt the ears after a while. You could not use the 750 comfortably in the EMB-145 due to the noise levels. I have seen guys use them in the 737 with the earplugs and one earpiece pulled back off the inside ear.

I also demo'd a Telex ANR 850(?) in the Brasilia and it's earcups were very nice compared to the 750. The Sennheisers always intrigued me but the price and size kept me away.

The dual earmold setup in the EMB-145 was great and I found that I kept the volume levels on the DAP far lower than most people who were using the David Clarks. Of course, above 300 knots, just about any cockpit is a roar.

I now use the company provided Plantronics with a custom earmold in the 737. Great headset and has a far superior mic to the Telex.

 

[flatspin7]

I have used the Telex 850s in the 737. I have had the headset for about a year with no squacks (knock on wood). I find them very confortable, the ANR isnt as strong as the Sennheiser simply becasue they pull power from the MIC instead of a battery pack.

I probably wouldnt try them in a ERJ you would have to wear earplugs which I always though was a silly way to go.

 

[Hawker800]

Sennheiser KA25 works very well. Works off of two AA batts. Light weight and stores easily.

 

[slapstick]

thanks everyone for the input. gonna go try some on tomorrow.

 

[2LT]

TELEX 850's

Got a pair of Telex 850's for sale right now...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...=ADME:L:LCA:US:11&viewitem=&item=230141905966

Regards...

 

[s2b]

Telex 850s work great!

 

[regionaltard]

My girlfriend left me for a headset. I'd call that a bad experience.

 

[flyer172r]

I tried the Sennheiser a while back, good noise reduction, but I wear glasses, and the earcups pinched me real bad right where my glasses were. If not for that, I probably would've bought a pair.

 

[CF34-3B1]

I used the 850 in a CRJ and now 737, work great and no batteries to mess with.

I agree that an ERJ or any turboprop would be too loud for an 850, since they aren't as quiet as a Bose or Sennheiser.

For me they're quiet enough, comfortable and reliable, had mine for 3+ years so far with zero problems

 

[flythere]

Bose QC-2 with the uflymike!! I have a Telex 750, it lasted all of about 2 months. Not a good fit, could never hear the ground crew on interphone!! I tried the uflymike, on loan from a friend for a weekend. Couldn't order one fast enough. I keep the Telex POS in my bag as a back up!!

 

[cal73cap]

Believe it or not I use my Clarity Aloft headset for both my Saratoga and formally my 737. I am now also using it on the 757 and 767. It is lightweight and comfortable. The sound reproduction is great.

 

[zonker]

I've been using a Telex 750 for over 10 years. I think it does a good job.

Shoving a piece of rubber or silicone in my ear canal does nothing for me.

 

[dhc6]

How about the Bose X?

Any Boeing drivers using a Bose X?

Thoughts, opinions? Thanks!

 

[Z_Pilot]

LightSpeed Mach1: Did NOT like them intially...until I got the earmolds, now I love them.

 

[ILUVURBANMYERS]

Bose with UFLYMIKE. Best headset in 16 years of airline flying. Rocks.

 

[~~~^~~~]

Sennheiser KA25 works very well. Works off of two AA batts. Light weight and stores easily.

Second vote for the Sennheisers. Use them in the RJ and the variety of general aviation aircraft I fly. They look delicate, but believe me I treat them horribly and still they have held up and work like new after six years.