herb
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I looking for some comments on the comfort of a couple headsets I'm comparing.
1. Telex Airman ANR 500
2. Sennheiser HMEC 25-KA ANR
I currently fly the ATR but hope to fly an RJ one day and still be able to use the same headset. Comfort is my #1 concern but I still want a decent amount of noise reduction. The Dave Clarks I use leave me with a pounding headache at the end of long day of flying. The Sennhieser concerns me because the ear cups fit on top of your ear instead of enclosing them. Looks a little uncomfortable. If only there was a good aviation store close by so I could compare.
I've also considered the Telex 850 and the Sennheiser HMEC 45-KA. I don't think those will be quiet enough though. Still, comments on those headsets or additional suggestions would be appreciated.
Here's a comparison:
Airman ANR 500
$435.00
15 db noise reduction
7 oz
50 hours battery life
HMEC 25-KA ANR
$515.00
31 db noise reduction
15 ANR
16 passive
5.9 oz
30 hours battery life
Telex 850
$423.00
12db noise reduction
4 oz
No batteries required
HMEC 45-KA
$459.00
10 db noise reduction
4.9 oz
80 hours battery life
1. Telex Airman ANR 500
2. Sennheiser HMEC 25-KA ANR
I currently fly the ATR but hope to fly an RJ one day and still be able to use the same headset. Comfort is my #1 concern but I still want a decent amount of noise reduction. The Dave Clarks I use leave me with a pounding headache at the end of long day of flying. The Sennhieser concerns me because the ear cups fit on top of your ear instead of enclosing them. Looks a little uncomfortable. If only there was a good aviation store close by so I could compare.
I've also considered the Telex 850 and the Sennheiser HMEC 45-KA. I don't think those will be quiet enough though. Still, comments on those headsets or additional suggestions would be appreciated.
Here's a comparison:
Airman ANR 500
$435.00
15 db noise reduction
7 oz
50 hours battery life
HMEC 25-KA ANR
$515.00
31 db noise reduction
15 ANR
16 passive
5.9 oz
30 hours battery life
Telex 850
$423.00
12db noise reduction
4 oz
No batteries required
HMEC 45-KA
$459.00
10 db noise reduction
4.9 oz
80 hours battery life