Headsets and the Turboprop

[calstar]

I've been on the ATR for 5 years now and have always used my David Clarks that I've had for about 10 years. I'm gonna ask Santa for a new headset this year. I'm thinking of going with the Telex 5x5 pro III, the 850 anr, or maybe the lightspeed mach 1.

I'm just burned out on the skull crushers.

Any recommendations from any fellow proptrashers?

 

[RampTower]

Bose Aviation Headset X

Best Thousand clams you'll spend saving your hearing in the long run and preventing skull crushing. (weighs only 12 oz)

 

[viper548]

Bose Aviation Headset X

Best Thousand clams you'll spend saving your hearing in the long run and preventing skull crushing. (weighs only 12 oz)

I'll second that.
Bose has free financing for a year.

 

[calstar]

I'll second that.
Bose has free financing for a year.

I just got that offer in the mail from Bose today. 12 payments interest free. That is a butt load of money but I'm sure they rock.

I'm gonna have to leave that ad and the order form in the sh*tter so my wife... I mean Santa can see it.

 

[OPECJet]

I can't speak for the ATR, but I like my Telex 750 in the Dash. It does have a couple of spots that get a little tired of wearing a headset, but much better than headclamps.

 

[Beechman]

Does anybody have those new lightspeed mach 1? I'm thinking about turning in the david clarks for something lighter and those mach 1's looks pretty darn good. Anybody?

 

[AvroSucks]

uh? ... what???

 

[Dan CFI/CFII]

The ATR and my Sennheisers (HMEC-25) are totally in agreement--quiet and light. They're even not too bad if the batteries run out or I forget to turn them on. It's SUPER quiet when we're in stealth mode, and only 6 oz.

The only problem I've had with the ATR and them is that one a few airplanes in our fleet I only get sound in one ear (and even then it is dependant upon the position, it works fine in the jumpseat plugs), but apparently plugging the headset in through a Muse makes it all better. Plus, there are definite benefits to plugging the headset in through a Muse... Might not be a problem with the mono Sennheiser.

Dan

 

[Terry Hunter]

It used to be that you couldn't get one headset with all the amenities that you wanted. The Bose X is that product - yes, a bit spending, but well worth it. And someone finally figured out how to power an ANR headset without lugging a 24V car battery around, or by switching batteries as frequently as every other leg.

 

[rubicon789]

X10 on the Bose... Highly recommend, and they have great customer service if you have a problem. Light, comfortable, and the batteries last for ever. Plus you can write it off too.

 

[viper548]

I've been getting about 100 hours out of the batteries in the Bose flying in the CRJ

 

[calstar]

X10 on the Bose... Highly recommend, Plus you can write it off too.

Awesome point. I probably would have forgotten about that.

 

[calstar]

Has anyone gone from flying years with David Clarks and then moved on to a single sided headset like the Telex Pro III or the Mach 1?

I'm just curious if having the audio in one ear would drive me nuts at first.

 

[suupah]

I have heard that anr does help with fatigue but does not save your hearing. can anyone give alink with any research ont he subject?

 

[180ToTheMarker]

How about a Telex 750 on ebay for $80 and some free ear plugs form the crewroom and you're good to go. Worked for me back when I was prop trash.

 

[CA1900]

I have heard that anr does help with fatigue but does not save your hearing. can anyone give alink with any research ont he subject?

Every article on the subject I've ever read confirms that ANR does protect your hearing. Where did you hear the opposite?

 

[FlySacto]

I've been getting about 100 hours out of the batteries in the Bose flying in the CRJ

Mine work a litttle harder in the "Bro". About 75 hours for me on a pair of AA's. Are you remembering to turn yours on The Bose are really nice but I swapped headsets one leg with a guy using some DC's with the Headsets Inc. mod that's about $170. They really did a good job of reducing the noise. I find no real difference in comfort for me and I'd convert my old 13.4's before I shelled out $1000.00 for the Bose. I was given a "spare" set of the Bose X to use so I won't complain.

 

[Thedude]

Has anyone gone from flying years with David Clarks and then moved on to a single sided headset like the Telex Pro III or the Mach 1?

I'm just curious if having the audio in one ear would drive me nuts at first.

The single ear piece does take time getting use to, but I would not recommend a single ear piece for a T'prop.
I just switched back to a dual headset (Telex Airman) and that is taking some time to get use to also but I have problems understanding the Japaneese controlers,sometimes

 

[Knob]

Get the BoseX for a turbo prop. I just got my Mach 1 headset and it really kicks a$$. The ear plugs block all the wind noise in the ERJ, and its way more comfortable than clamps.

 

[ERfly]

Get the BoseX for a turbo prop. I just got my Mach 1 headset and it really kicks a$$. The ear plugs block all the wind noise in the ERJ, and its way more comfortable than clamps.

Is the mike really sensative and pick up a lot of wind noise like the telex or is it better?