Good headsets

[Lazy8]

What are you CRJ drivers using for headsets these days? I've noticed a lot of Telex 850's and Sennheisers, but how about Clarity Alofts? My old DC's feel like hell after about an hour.

 

[Tarzan]

I've been contemplating the Clarity Aloft headsets for a while now. I'm hung up on the cost. Same goes for the Mach 1's.

 

[No Delay]

I have the telex 850. I am very pleased with it.

 

[paulsalem]

Sennhesier HMEC 45-KA with the larger ear pads. They work great in the 700 and 200.

 

[BoilerUP]

There's a reason you see so many Sennheiser 25s...

 

[sXeflyer]

I have been using the Clarity Alofts for 2 weeks now in the 200. I love them. Cancels out more noise than the David Clarks, and it doesnt clamp your head. The bars over the ear, and on the temple, take some getting used to. You have to build it up just like you would a pair of glasses. PM me if you have any questions.

 

[spudskier]

I've used the Mach1s, loved em, but didn't like having something IN my ear... personal preference but they did a great job.

I have the Sennheiser HMEC25s now, love em, but they're a lil short on battery life.... or I'm flying too much. I report, you decide. Either way, great headset, good sound canceling, and very comfy

 

[bizzum]

I got the Senn 25's. I stopped putting batteries in them in the CRJ, the passive canceling works great. They are REAL hard on batteries.

 

[49W]

Get these rechargable batteries: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817355009

The charge lasts for a loooong time. Much better than standard batteries. I use them in my senns and one pair will last about a month of flying.

 

[sgaertner]

Can't go wrong with the Bose X

 

[BoilerUP]

I got the Senn 25's. I stopped putting batteries in them in the CRJ, the passive canceling works great. They are REAL hard on batteries.

$20 for a quick charger and 4 ni-cad AAs and you'll be fixed right up. I can normally get through 20-22 block hours on a single set of 2 batteries.

Combine that with the fact I got my headset off eBay for under 300 bones and I'm a happy guy.

 

[DrewBlows]

Can't go wrong with the Bose X

You're right, but you'll never convince some of the cheapskates on this board.

 

[gangdev]

I bought telex 850s. I really liked them for every reason except for the fact that they made my ears really sore after about 45 mins. My ears would actually pulsate, and I hated how it felt...so I returned them, and went back to my DC headset. Others have told me of the same problem. The 850s work for some and not for others.

 

[Kream926]

anyone tried using those (25's) in a t-prop?

 

[snap145]

I've used the Mach1s, loved em, but didn't like having something IN my ear... personal preference but they did a great job.

I have the Sennheiser HMEC25s now, love em, but they're a lil short on battery life.... or I'm flying too much. I report, you decide. Either way, great headset, good sound canceling, and very comfy

hey spud...im looking at the mach 1's as we speak....im kinda iffy as to wether or not id like something in my ear as well.....did you notice pressure problems on hard descents or changes in cabin pressure?????....youd think that with something stuck in your ear canal you might experience some blockage...just curious as i have never used them

 

[jeroom]

Can't go wrong with the Bose X

Except for the 1G you have to give in...

 

[cwebster2]

Except for the 1G you have to give in...

except you dont have to pay it up front. ~82/mo for 12 months, 0% interest. I say that after having dropped ~ $700 on a mach 1, shipping and custom earmolds. that was a chunk of change, by comparison 82/mo would have been much more affordable.

 

[jeroom]

Nothing is better than a peltor headset...even in those fancy shinny jets...

 

[BoDEAN]

Bose X would be a great buy if you could plug in an ipod, or have bluetooth or cellphone capabilities.

 

[BigLebowski]

I had the bose X used it for years. About a year ago I bought the clarity aloft. Works great, but takes some getting used to. Great sound quality...not as quiet as the bose but it also only weighs 1 oz. opposed to 12.

I tried the bose qc2's for about a week. They worked well in the 700...but in the 200 I noticed I had the volumes turned way up just to hear ATC. Did anybody else have this experience?

 

[gixxerkid]

Bose Quite Comfort 2

Bose Quite Comfort 2 with the UFLYMIKE conversion...hands down the best thing I've ever bought for aviation!!! Extrememly comfortable and great noise canceling (not quite as good as the X but for half the cost). Only problem is you have to keep up on the batteries. If they die the headset dies, no passive. I keep 4 fresh rechargables in the case at all times. Can usually go about 2 four day trips on 2 fresh batteries. I had this setup both in the BE1900 and the RJ and it works great for both.

I understand some airlines either frown on or flat don't let you use them, but Mike just got them TSO'd by the FAA so that might change. Customer service is fantastic as well. I had a short in one of the cables and sent it back. He had a new cable installed, upgraded the electronics to the RJ setup and sent it back to me in less than a week at no charge.

Being a commuter, the true beauty of this headset comes when you're sitting in the back. Unplug the headset boom, plug in the IPod and drown out the screamin kids and the old man askin how you fly the airplane from a seat in back. The headphones alone are the best I've ever heard, and I've tried em all. Oh yeah, theres a plug for the IPod on the Mic adapter as well, if thats your thing!!!

 

[gixxerkid]

I had the bose X used it for years. About a year ago I bought the clarity aloft. Works great, but takes some getting used to. Great sound quality...not as quiet as the bose but it also only weighs 1 oz. opposed to 12.

I tried the bose qc2's for about a week. They worked well in the 700...but in the 200 I noticed I had the volumes turned way up just to hear ATC. Did anybody else have this experience?

I did have this problem with the basic mic setup, but when I got it back with the RJ setup it was better. Does take some getting used too.

 

[BigLebowski]

I did have this problem with the basic mic setup, but when I got it back with the RJ setup it was better. Does take some getting used too.

is he making a different mike now? If he is let me know...I might give them another shot.

 

[Salukipilot4590]

Bose X would be a great buy if you could plug in an ipod, or have bluetooth or cellphone capabilities.

Do I sense someone having the lightspeed zulu?

 

[PositionandHold]

anyone tried using those (25's) in a t-prop?

Use the Senn HMEC 25-KA in the ATR. Makes it silent.

 

[BoDEAN]

Do I sense someone having the lightspeed zulu?

Not until I read some reviews. Not going to drop money on them if they aren't good.

 

[snowman]

Grove,
I fly with the D/Clarks and earplugs in the might beeeeeeeeoooooootch.
Many commuters have bought the QC2/uflymike combo. They really like the ability to use them during the commute and at work.
I know a guy who flys with the clarity set-up and really likes it.

Demo a few and go with what you know.

Good luck
s

 

[Lazy8]

Grove,
I fly with the D/Clarks and earplugs in the might beeeeeeeeoooooootch.
Many commuters have bought the QC2/uflymike combo. They really like the ability to use them during the commute and at work.
I know a guy who flys with the clarity set-up and really likes it.

Demo a few and go with what you know.

Good luck
s

I've been using the Clarity Aloft for about 6 months. No complaints whatsoever. They just came out with a "Pro" version for a couple hundred more. I have the regular one.

 

[Vegaspilot99]

As far as TSO goes...why is it that the Bose/UFM combo seems to be singled out in this?? All the Lightspeeds and quite a few other also aren't currently TSO'd, yet the QC2/UFM is the only one that usually gets mentioned (and it has the TSO in process). Doesn't seem fair. Thoughts??

 

[WestSide]

Has anybody used the David Clark X11?