rj headsets again

[DieselDash]

Does anyone use the Telex 750 on the CRJ?

 

[veneratio]

will the bose QC2 with the UflyMike work better and cancel more noise than the bose X headset?

 

[skyaddict]

Ditto on the Bose X having some reasonable passive protection pn top of the amazing active, which certainly isn't going to be the case for the QC2 by comparison. It is very, very sweet... sweetest sounding headset I have ever tried. I only wish someone made an MP-3 adapter for regular headsets.

 

[DoinTime]

will the bose QC2 with the UflyMike work better and cancel more noise than the bose X headset?

Not even close. The active noise reduction in the Bose X is the best that money can buy.

 

[jonjuan]

I disagree; the thing has no passive attenuation at all. None. A jet aircraft has a lot of high-frequency wind noise that ANR does nothing to attenuate.

I'm not saying the Sennheiser is perfect, but when the battery dies you at least still have some hearing protection.

Or you could simply change the 2 AA batteries.

 

[Hootie9750]

Okay just got back from a four day trip in the CRJ with the bose qc2/uflymike combo.

My initial thoughts were that it definitely blocked out more of the high pitch whine than what I had anticipated. Some planes on some days at some speeds and altitudes and directions have different levels of noise. Some legs it didnt bother me and on some legs it was still tolerable until I had a chance on the climb out to throw in some earplugs. The QC2 also has a fairly high level of "hot noise" when the intercom is on compared to my clunky old headclamps.

Some pros:
--lightweight
--comfortable
--very clear mic and speaker
--it's very nice headset to listen to music
--for an aviation headset it's not too expensive

Some cons:
--not the most quiet
--the QC2 needs to be babied (feels very breakable)
--intercom "hot noise"


My opinion, is that this headset is obviously not the bose X, but I never expected it too be that. If I were in a turboprop I'd get the X, but for a jet it is overkill and too much bulk and money. The QC2 does the job (maybe needs a little help with earplugs in the rj from time to time) and it is nice to have the option to use it with the ipod. I wish it was a little quieter but I doubt the telex 850 or the sennheiser is any quieter (I really would like to have the chance to side by side compare those). I wish the mic boom had a swivel because I wonder how long before that thing breaks from all the bending from talking then having a sip of water or eating then bending back then bending away then back, etc. I plan on contacting Uflymike on how much money he will repair the boom for. Also the issue of the headset goes dead when the battery dies is non-existent. Just look at the red light before you slip it on your head. If that is too much to ask of someone then just flick the overhead speaker on when the anr cuts out and the mic will still transmit.


Hope this helps some folks with the same questions I had!

 

[JettBoii]

I prefer the company David Clarks with the delflated ear seals.

 

[JettBoii]

oopsss.deflated

 

[Flyin2low]

On a DC-9 neither a boom mike nor a headphone is required at any altitudes.

 

[PCL_128]

Do you guys actually wear these dang headclamps the entire flight? My headset comes off above FL180 on every single flight. Can't stand wearing any headset, no matter how comfortable or quiet.

 

[PCL_128]

On a DC-9 neither a boom mike nor a headphone is required at any altitudes.

My dream come true.

 

[freeflyer14]

Do you guys actually wear these dang headclamps the entire flight? My headset comes off above FL180 on every single flight. Can't stand wearing any headset, no matter how comfortable or quiet.

Your hearing loss would be pretty substantial if you did this in the ERJ on a routine basis. I am ordering the Mach 1's this week, I will report back afterwards. I am actually selling my brand new bose X's, my old pair suffered some problems (they were around 4 years old, still under warranty) which could not be repaired adequately so they sent me out a brand new pair free. I, like previous posters, find them to be a little too bulky for the flight kit, and not all that effective at canceling the wind noise (tons of it) in the jungle jet. They did work great in all things GA, but I am gonna try out the Mach 1's and see if they are any better. Plus even the Bose get uncomfortable on your head during a long day, I am thinking the Mach 1 will be such a nice alternative, but I have read some of the negative reviews and will have to see for myself.

 

[Booker]

Your hearing loss would be pretty substantial if you did this in the ERJ on a routine basis.

Concur. I would go absolutely bats..t if I pulled the headset off each time the captain said "nines and twos."

 

[BoilerUP]

I jumpseated in the back of SWA one time...the CA, FO, and the Fed onboard in the cockpit jumpseat all had the UFlyMike headsets...

 

[jackson]

both

I don't think you can go wrong with either.

 

[CA1900]

Your hearing loss would be pretty substantial if you did this in the ERJ on a routine basis.

That's because it's a Brasilia at heart. It wants to be loud; it's in its blood.

 

[SKYW Pilot]

That's because it's a Brasilia at heart. It wants to be loud; it's in its blood.

Now THAT'S some funny stuff!

 

[DC8 Flyer]

Concur. I would go absolutely bats..t if I pulled the headset off each time the captain said "nines and twos."

Wimp, now, what headset works well in the ERJ?

 

[Booker]

Wimp, now, what headset works well in the ERJ?

Just wait until you do IAH-BFL, mister, and leave that headset off for three hours. Let me know how it goes. DC 13.4s are supplied in the plane. I use my own 13.4s from the piston days, however, for purely hygienic reasons. They work well enough for me, at least until I become a rich airline pilot.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

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