Headsets for the RJ

[RocketRob]

What headset do you wear for use in the noisy RJ? I'm interested in the Sennheiser HMEC-25, anyone have a pair of these?

 

[ShawnC]

Never flown anything larger than the T-28, but I have used the Sennheiser HMEC-300's, they are great, have the preformance of Bose, and they actually have some passive protection to go with it. The price isn't as bad as most (you can find them for around $600), and are fairly comfortable. Heck you can go inverted and they won't fall off.

 

[j41driver]

I have the Sennheiser 25KA and use it in the 328Jet. Works really well. I've used it in the CRJ jumpseat a couple times and it really makes the cockpit quiet. www.marvgolden.com had the best price that I could find, but that was a little more than a year ago.

 

[vrb115]

j41driver,

I was wondering did you wear those Sennheiser 25-KA in the j41? And if you did were they good in that noisy cockpit i wear a david clark's H20-10 and its gettin loud also r the one's you have now as comfartable as the david clarks on a 8 leg day thanks in advance

VRB115

 

[pavelump]

Has anyone tried the custom molds for the telex or planetronics headsets? Does it cut down on the noise, assuming that you have the other ear plugged (ideally w/ another custom plug)? Would it work in a GA aircraft too?

Dave

 

[RocketRob]

The earmolds work pretty good but they don't block out much noise. I presonally wouldn't even consider them for GA. I'm using one on the ERJ and getting tired of it. Thats why I'm looking into the Sennheiser 25.

 

[boeingav8r]

earmolds

actually, I've found the earmold/telex combo to be the very best method. It all depends on how you do it. like the guy in the previous post said...earmolds alone don't block out much noise. What I've always done was get a pair of those little yellow foamy ear plugs and surgically cut out the middle of one of them (like a doughnut). Then, slip it over your molded earpiece so when it fits in your ear, it makes a tight seal. That way, you don't get any outside noise and you can actually turn the volume level down a little bit even. Then place the other foamy regularly in your other ear. I do this thechnique and change it out every week or so and it works great. I've even used them for G.A.

 

[701EV]

Sennheiser are the best. I've used dc and telexs and the Sennheiser are outstanding. If your an ALPA member you can by them direct from sennheiser, off the ALPA web site.


701EV

 

[beechbum]

Sennheiser HMEC-25KAS Headsets

Excellent choice!. I've had mine for almost a year and would never go back to my old head vise. They are very lightweight, attenuation is excellent, and they are very comfortable. Can't say as to whether they will work in the RJ, but I'm in a turboprop and they work very well for me.

 

[Britpilot]

Excellent choice!. I've had mine for almost a year and would never go back to my old head vise. They are very lightweight, attenuation is excellent, and they are very comfortable. Can't say as to whether they will work in the RJ, but I'm in a turboprop and they work very well for me.

I use this headset in the 145. Works great and is very comfortable even after a four hour leg. I did the ALPA purchase deal, 12 months no interest.

 

[ILLINI]

I've used the Telex 750, Plantronics w/ custom ear mold, and the Sennies 25 in the CRJ. At high cruise altitude either one is fine and just a matter of comfort. It's at the lower altitudes at high indicated airspeed that the cockpit gets noisy from wind noise if you are using the 750s or ear bud. Of the three headsets, i'm using the Sennies right now because they are the quietest. The downside is that they can get uncomfortable after a long day with a few long legs, and they can still give you headset head, though not as bad as DCs. I usually take the headset off above FL180 on flights longer than an hour to hour and a half and it works out great. Every once in a while i'll mix it up and use my 750s or the ear bud for a trip though.

I recommend the Sennheiser 25 for the CRJ as they work very well and make the cockpit very quiet and are still effective without the ANR in case the batteries die in the middle of a flight. If you do deciede to get them, get on the ALPA site and use their discount. It's not a huge discount, but you can take up to a year to pay them off with 0% financing.

 

[CF34-3B1]

You left out the Telex 850

Works great in a CRJ, from what I've heard, not enough ANR for an ERJ though.

Best part, you never have to worry about the batteries.

 

[CubanSmoker]

I'll second the vote for the Telex 850. Pretty good noise cancellation, NO BATTERIES, and small. They fit easily in your flight bag and are much more comfortable than the 750's. They weigh about the same but have leather padded earphones to better seal for the ANR and cusion your ear. Works great in the Avro and CRJ.

 

[Sunnfun]

I'll second the vote for the Telex 850. Pretty good noise cancellation, NO BATTERIES, and small. They fit easily in your flight bag and are much more comfortable than the 750's. They weigh about the same but have leather padded earphones to better seal for the ANR and cusion your ear. Works great in the Avro and CRJ.

Anyone care to compare the sennheiser hmec 45 and the telex 850?

 

[ATR-DRIVR]

That was going to be my next question.

 

[ProLine4]

I'm a headset dork

I'd go with the Sennheiser 25KAs. The 850s 12db of ANR doesnt do anything in my opinion, especially at the lower altitudes when youre above 250 kts. Also, the volume controls on the RJ still have to be at max volume in those situations. I did use the 850s for an entire month, but sent them back for the Senns. Senns provide about 30db of total ANR, which incidentally is the same or better than most of the David Clamps out there.
If you call Marv and tell him you work for an ALPA regional, theyll give you the discount anyways.

As for the 45s vs the 850s, I think they have about the same ANR value, so I'd go with whichever one fit better. The 45s have bigger ear cushions than the 850s and a wider headband.

 

[SkyBoy1981]

I use the old DC 13.4's provided by the company. They aren't the most comfortable thing in the world, but they are free. I have better things to spend my money on than headsets.

 

[Anaconda]

the same ones that everybody else uses and gets their smegma on?

 

[Flechas]

I use ,my own DCs, the same i've had for the last 6 years.

 

[SkyBoy1981]

the same ones that everybody else uses and gets their smegma on?

Thats what they provide disinfecting wipe things for.

 

[Anaconda]

Thats what they provide disinfecting wipe things for.

still gross when you consider how many people use those things and their suspect grooming habits. to each his own i guess...

 

[CRJ puppy]

Bose.

 

[MDAutry]

Are the Bose not any good? I havn't seen anyone talking about them. Which set gives the max dB protection?

 

[Dan CFI/CFII]

I'm a big fan of my Sennheiser 25's. They're MUCH lighter than the Bose, and very quiet to boot. The Bose is probably a bit quieter, but frankly, the Sennheiser makes the ATR the quietest thing I've ever been in.

The Stereo 25s I've got were also $350 cheaper than the Bose, and the sound quality is excellent (for those folks who might care about using a Muse). You've never heard "Highwayman" sound so good in an airplane.

I'll admit it: I bought the things so I could rock out harder. Comfort schmomfort!

Dan

 

[Almerick07]

Bose.....the best money (a lot of money) can buy.

 

[EDUC8-or]

I have the Sennheiser 25's as well. Very quiet and comfortable. I only have 2 complaints: The batteries don't last long, and when I'm talking to the FA in back it's CRAZY loud. It might be the fact that I'm a cheap azz and I bought the mono version. Still love 'em.

Go to http://www.spinnerspilotshop.com They were about 150 bucks cheaper there VS buying them with the ALPA discount. I would also reccomend buying a set that's powered by the mic tip since the batteries don't last long. I think Sennheiser just started doing that in the last 3-4 months.

 

[Slice121]

What headset do you wear for use in the noisy RJ? I'm interested in the Sennheiser HMEC-25, anyone have a pair of these?

Telex 850's.

 

[cfdoubleeye]

How do the Lightspeed 30-3G's do in the 145?

 

[xcr600]

Dont you know what they pay us to fly that stupid CRJ? I still use my David Clarks as they are paid for!

 

[BoilerUP]

Just picked up a pair of less-than-1-year-old Sennheiser 25-KAS off eBay. With shipping, $275. I accidentally bought another pair (oops) as well, so I should have another pair of 25-KAS to sell in a week or less if anybody is interested. $300 (less than what I paid) to a fellow broke RJ pilot...