Sennheiser Headset ?

[SKYBOUND]

I am going to replace my Telex 750 for an ANR headset and narrowed it down to a few products. So far I'm looking at the Sennheiser 46, Telex 850, and the Clarity Aloft. Im in the 737 and the Bose with the adapter mic (U Fly) is not an option unfortunately. I noticed that the new Sennheiser 46 did away with the cup style ear pieces the 25 had. Looking at the picture it looks like they went with the foam like the 750. I was wondering if the new 46 model was a good option in the 737 or if anyone had a review of their own with these models.

I'm totally unfamiliar with the Clarity Aloft product but have heard good things about it.

 

[Chest Rockwell]

The HMEC-45 is a good headset also. Many with the -25 end up placing one earcup off of the ear to hear the other crewmwmber. I have had a 45KAS (stereo, you can adjust the volume independently in each ear)) for 7 years and have been very happy.

 

[2LT]

Clarity Aloft

I've used the Telex 750's and 850's and ended up selling both pairs. They are o.k., however, not nearly as nice as the new TSO'd Clarity Alofts.

 

[AC560]

So far I'm looking at the Sennheiser 46, Telex 850, and the Clarity Aloft.

What is your reason for not considering the Bose X?

 

[murano]

Let us know what you end up going with. I have a Telex 750 and just recently started flying the 737... damn that thing is loud, even the NG.

 

[SKYBOUND]

I can't say I would never buy the X because I have never tried it. I 'hear' it's an outstanding product but for $900 but this will hopefully be my last headset for a while and I don't want to have to pull the earpiece aside to have a conversation. That kinda defeats the purpose (saving my ears) of a $900.00 headset. I also want to be able to use the headset while commuting listening to music or a movie. If I can hear voice without moving the cup off my ear and have good performance, comfort and protect what little hearing I have left I'll be happy.

 

[SKYBOUND]

The 737 is loud and the Telex 750 I'm using, although reliable, pretty much sucks wind.

 

[50Pesos]

I am using teh 850 after selling my 750's. I must say that i like and it works perfectly for the wind noise issue. I used to have the volume at 3o'clock position now it is at 10:30. I am happy and dont have to pull a side off to hear the other person.

 

[cessnapilot]

I am going to replace my Telex 750 for an ANR headset and narrowed it down to a few products. So far I'm looking at the Sennheiser 46, Telex 850, and the Clarity Aloft. Im in the 737 and the Bose with the adapter mic (U Fly) is not an option unfortunately. I noticed that the new Sennheiser 46 did away with the cup style ear pieces the 25 had. Looking at the picture it looks like they went with the foam like the 750. I was wondering if the new 46 model was a good option in the 737 or if anyone had a review of their own with these models.

I'm totally unfamiliar with the Clarity Aloft product but have heard good things about it.

HMEC-45 is awesome for me. I've used bose and telex and the sennheiser is the one for me. The 45, BTW, is the only one made in Germany. FWIW

 

[737 CAPTAIN]

have you looked into the lightspeed zulu

 

[gatorpilot5]

what airlines are you flying the 737 for that your using ANR headsets? Jumpseating on CAL, I have rarely seen either pilot wearing anything but the single piece on the outside ear? I'm told there is no voice activated intercom on the 737?

 

[SKYBOUND]

I fly for SWA. I've used the earpieces I think you are referring to and yes some do use them (it's not an airline thing). It's a cheaper alternative to spending the cash on a better product IMO. I don't know.... I know what you are saying though. I'm just looking at the long term and want to protect my hearing and the 737 is a little louder than other cockpits. Maybe I'm just getting old

 

[SKYBOUND]

No..I haven't checked out the Lightspeed Zulu but I will now. Thanks.

 

[tzflyer]

I have been using the -25's for over 5 years. 737, 717 and Airbus. I can hear the other person better with the cup on my ear and the ANR on than without any headset or the ear uncovered.
I would probably go with the newer ones for weight and space savings in the bag, but don't let the ability to hear through the cup fool you.
And yes, volume at 9 or 10 O'clock is nice...

 

[dickie q]

Anybody use the Sennheiser HME 43-K?

 

[FurloughedAgain]

Has anybody used the Clarity Aloft who would care to give a review.

I currently use a Bose X which works fantastic -- i've had it for about 4 years -- but I fly a Learjet and i barely have room in the cockpit for a container of tic-tacs. The clarity alofts seem a lot more head-hitting-windscreen friendly than the Bose.

 

[huronip]

I have the Telex 850 and love it. I was going to buy the Bose if I wasn't happy with the Telex.