Q400 Headsets

[LongBoarder]

So for you Q400 drivers out there... what kind of headset are you currently using? ANR or Standard DC.

If ANR; has anyone given the Telex 850 a try?

LB

 

[HAirQ4]

I've been using a Bose, but a lot of guys use the telex and they seem to get by fine, they just have to turn the volume all the way up and have ear plugs in. Either way, a noise canceling is definitely the way to go.

 

[DashTrash400]

Peltor Sport LE... fairly cheap but works great, light & comfortable, & support from Peltor has been excellent.

 

[yourhairsonfire]

Just a little bump...

I have a Lightspeed 20XL...the noise reduction is really great. But wearing the headset all day really impacts my fatigue.

I'm looking at the Telex 850. I tried one in flight briefly...REALLY comfortable compared to the 20XL and it really cut out the wind noise. The engine noise is louder than the 20XL...but, maybe a fair trade off for the comfort on long days.

What are you q400 drivers wearing these days? Any more input?

 

[GSXR600]

So for you Q400 drivers out there... what kind of headset are you currently using? ANR or Standard DC.

If ANR; has anyone given the Telex 850 a try?

LB

how about ....the Bose comfort 3 with the mic from u fly mike.......u get a nice pair of bose headsets for less than $600 everyone are starting to use this set up now.

http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_PRODUCT_PAGE_EVENT&product=qc3_headphones_index



http://www.uflymike.com/id2.html

 

[yourhairsonfire]

I forgot about that option...I'll have to look into that...

how about ....the Bose comfort 3 with the mic from u fly mike.......u get a nice pair of bose headsets for less than $600 everyone are starting to use this set up now.

http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_PRODUCT_PAGE_EVENT&product=qc3_headphones_index



http://www.uflymike.com/id2.html

 

[suupah]

How is the Q-400 decibel wise compared to the other Dashes or props?

 

[GSXR600]

I forgot about that option...I'll have to look into that...

U can also hook up your IPOD to it.
I personally have the aviation bose, but they were a gift to me, if I have to buy a pair, I'll go for this set up of bose with that mic.
You can use them when u ride in the back for those looong commutes as well.

 

[yourhairsonfire]

I don't know the official numbers...but, subjectively the Q400 is quite a bit quieter than the non-Q 200.

How is the Q-400 decibel wise compared to the other Dashes or props?

 

[dbchandler1]

Lightspeed Zulu works great!

 

[CA1900]

how about ....the Bose comfort 3 with the mic from u fly mike...

The UFlyMike will not work with the QuietComfort 3, only the QuietComfort 2. That's the setup I have, and it's fantastic! Haven't tried it in a Dash, though, so I don't know how well it would work in it.

 

[yourhairsonfire]

I just heard from a buddy that the only thing that he doesn't like about the QC2/UFlyMike setup is that if the battery runs out the audio will not work. Is that true?

The UFlyMike will not work with the QuietComfort 3, only the QuietComfort 2. That's the setup I have, and it's fantastic! Haven't tried it in a Dash, though, so I don't know how well it would work in it.

 

[yourhairsonfire]

Can you wear the Zulu for 2 hours at a time without it being uncomfortable?

Lightspeed Zulu works great!

 

[CA1900]

I just heard from a buddy that the only thing that he doesn't like about the QC2/UFlyMike setup is that if the battery runs out the audio will not work. Is that true?

Yes, that's true. The power light will start flashing at least 5 hours before it actually runs out, so you have plenty of warning to swap it out before the next leg.

I can usually get about a week and a half's worth of flying out of a single AAA battery. I simply put a fresh one in at the start of my 7-day tour, and then I never have to worry about it. I keep a couple in the headset bag.

 

[dude100]

I use the old Telex Airman 750 and feel comfortable. No problems...no ringing in the ears, and my arse doesn't even feel numb after flying all day.

 

[yourhairsonfire]

You use the QC2 setup in the beech? If you're happy with it in the beech...it should work well in the Q400.

Yes, that's true. The power light will start flashing at least 5 hours before it actually runs out, so you have plenty of warning to swap it out before the next leg.

I can usually get about a week and a half's worth of flying out of a single AAA battery. I simply put a fresh one in at the start of my 7-day tour, and then I never have to worry about it. I keep a couple in the headset bag.

 

[CA1900]

You use the QC2 setup in the beech? If you're happy with it in the beech...it should work well in the Q400.

Naw, I use it in a Citation Excel. In the Beech, I used a Lightspeed 30-3G, which did a great job with that high-noise cabin. Haven't been in a turboprop since I bought the Bose QC2, so I haven't had a chance to try 'em out.

 

[GSXR600]

The UFlyMike will not work with the QuietComfort 3, only the QuietComfort 2. That's the setup I have, and it's fantastic! Haven't tried it in a Dash, though, so I don't know how well it would work in it.

Sorry for the wrong info, I don't have this set up.
I use the regular aviation bose headsets but u right!!! all the guys that use them here are very happy with it, and like I said before if I have to buy headsets again I'll go for this set up....is cheap, still bose and they are very comfortable.

 

[CA1900]

Sorry for the wrong info, I don't have this set up.

No problem -- just didn't want you to get the wrong headphones if you try it down the road!

 

[skyaddict]

I own both the QC2 and the Bose X and they are like night and day in terms of noise attenuation- the QC2 is not even close. However, they are both high quality and the UFM mike functions well. The QC2/UFM setup is certainly competitive with Telex 850s for example, and much superior to a 750. But lame sound reduction compared to the Bose X.