Headset types in GA

[Jenna Talia]

In what way do you not find them robust? Just interested to know, as they seem to be well made. The potential problems in terms of lack of robustness are few.

Is there something that keeps breaking on you?

Sprocket,

Flimsy removable battery cover that easily breaks and brackets that attach to the ear cups are susceptible to fatigue cracking after prolonged use.

I have to say though that Bose are nothing short of fantastic in service support.

JT

[sprocket check]

JT

Agreed, the arms that hold the cups are the weakest link.

Mine are the aircraft powered version which has been modified to run on batteries as well.

Bose are responsive in terms of service but pricey... they wanted $360 for the standard two plug cable. I know it has the mic and battery holder with primitive electronics...

The replacement ear pads, a bit of foam really... $20... each!?!

After much searching, I have found my ultimate, I think. More soon...

[Hasselhof]

once airborne, you'll be in and out of service anyway

With a NextG blue tick phone you will get uninterrupted coverage over most of the country (especially over 5000 and including way the hell out bush). Works great.

[erik07]

then i stand corrected on the mobile phone reception. i was only speaking from my experiences in the US. have not yet tried it out here in australia on any of the 3g networks

[Carrier]

After several years with two LightSpeed headsets I decided to make a change. They are not robust enough for daily use by professional pilots. The same would seem to apply to both the Zulu and the Bose X. Good after sales support is nice but I prefer a headset with long term reliability that does not have to be sent back to the makers, particularly when they are in another continent. DC seems to make some sturdy non-ANC headsets but its ANC headsets seem to lag behind in performance. After checking no end of threads on various forums and numerous printed reviews I came to the conclusion that the best value for money in performance, comfort and long term reliability is the Telex Stratus 50 Digital. Apart from its outstanding acoustic performance, out of the box it runs on either batteries or aircraft power and has plug-ins for cell phones and iPods. I obtained one ten days ago.

[Jenna Talia]

Carrier,

Assuming you have tried the Bose & Zulu, how does the Telex feel insofar as clamping pressure & comfort in comparison?

Thanks,

JT

[Carrier]

The Telex Stratus 50 Digital is very comfortable to wear. It is heavier than the Lightspeed or Bose but I do not find this to be a problem. The clamping force is adjustable. There are three levels for it. You may find full details, photo and specs at Telex Look under Aviation Headsets and then General.

[panzerd18]

The Lightspeed Zulu has bluetooth connectivity with your mobile phone. The Telex is connected via cable to your mobile phone, so I don't think my Sony Erricson would work with it considering the illustration in the manual.

[Paul Alfred]

Been using the Zulu's now for 3 weeks and really enjoying the quality of sound and the fact that I can hear HF a lot better. Finding it a little difficult I must admit in hearing how well I have the props in sync....I'm still not long on twins so experience probably plays a roll, but it seemed a lot easier when I was wearing the ol Blackhawk Flight Coms.

Cheers, PA

[sdryh]

I use the Bose every day at work and I find them really good at noise reduction and very light to wear, none of the David Clampers I was used to. The only problem is that the ear cup holders did show signs of cracking after 7 months. I sent them back to the well know mail order shop I bought them from and after 3 weeks they managed to fix them - free of charge, but I was without my headsets all that time, it felt like ages having to use the company headsets.

To sum up the Bose are great, although I have not tried any of the other. Not so happy with the afterservice, but I could have just been a one of case? If you fly everyday, 700 quid for a good headset is worth it.

[PyroTek]

A pair of Lightspeed Zulu's are on their way to my hands!

-- edit
they are in my hands!

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

they are in my hands!

Won't do much good there Pyro - ya need to stick'em on ya head!

Dr

PS: Sheesh, Gen Y - ya gotta tell'em everything!

[PyroTek]

I stuck em on my head.. I thought I looked cooler holding them in my hands
Nah, the ANR is brillance, so is the sound quality

[steelcraft]

modification of h10-40

I have a set of 20 year old h10-40s. Can you buy systems/sdaptors that will enable noise cancelling, MP3 connections and Bluetooth conections?

[Katoom]

Telex D50 Question

Just picked up a D50 today and can't wait to get in the air to see how it goes. From the build side I have to say it's a pretty impressive bit of kit.

In the box there was a cloth pouch and a velcro-ended length of white plasti-cloth. Any ideas what it's for (I know I'm gonna regret asking)?

[CaptainBUZZ]

Bose vs David Clark

I had DC 13.4s during pilot training, all good. When I became an instructor got some DC 13x's with noise cancelling, and they were great. Sold them after finished up with instructing. Came back to instructing after many years and went looking for more ENC DCs but ended up with Bose Aviation Headset X and will not go back. No more slimy green for me, and also I got some free Oakely sunglasses with the Bose, not to mention that the Bose headset actually came in a little cheaper than DC. Its only time before Bose bring in an 'entry level' model and wipe the green slime clean away. PS I was a huge DC fan in the past.

[Mick.B]

Is the standard BOSE ok for choppers or do they offer a separate one.

[18-Wheeler]

Gidday.
I need some new gell ear seal thingies for my DC H10 13/4's - I went to visit the pilot shop at Coolly earlier today but they've closed.
Anyone know where's a good (um, cheap!) place to get them?

[PyroTek]

18-wheeler.. there's a pilot shop at YRED... if that's too much of a hike, there may be something on downunderpilotshop...

(not sure about whether they are the cheapest of course)

Pyro

[18-Wheeler]

Ta for that, all sorted.
A friendly FO picked up a set for me on the way past a pilot's shop a few days ago.