View Poll Results: What type of headset do you use in GA?
David Clark 13.4
574
40.39%
other David Clark
305
21.46%
Altronics
77
5.42%
all others
433
30.47%
Bose Aviation X
32
2.25%
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Headset types in GA
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sennheiser HMEC460
Has anybody used the new sennheiser HMEC460's yet. I was going to buy a new set of bose headsets last week buy someone has suggested these.. Anybody use them?
Many thanks
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I have a set of Bose x headsets for sale .Only used for 6 months and have recently moved to a major airline so no longer required. If anyone is interested please message me.
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I have had my DC 10-60 for 17 years.
Have only replaced the original foam ear seals to the gel type.
The headpad lost its comfort factor this year. A new one was approx $50....
As a poor but resourceful GA pilot, I improvised by wrapping a black sock around the old pad and tied it up with a hair band. As good as new.
Have only replaced the original foam ear seals to the gel type.
The headpad lost its comfort factor this year. A new one was approx $50....
As a poor but resourceful GA pilot, I improvised by wrapping a black sock around the old pad and tied it up with a hair band. As good as new.
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My first headset was H10-60's. I used them all the way to CPL and can't say a bad word about them. Then, I decided to try some ANR headsets.
First I got some Lightspeed 20k's, they were OK, but nothing special. Very bulky!
I sold them and bought the Lightspeed QFR XC's. They hardly worked and the ear seals are very hard.
So I finally decided to get the Bose X, and they are BY FAR the best headset (and most expensive
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Extremely comfortable, great ANR, great battery life, great headset!
I kept my H10-60's as a backup and will never get rid of them.
First I got some Lightspeed 20k's, they were OK, but nothing special. Very bulky!
I sold them and bought the Lightspeed QFR XC's. They hardly worked and the ear seals are very hard.
So I finally decided to get the Bose X, and they are BY FAR the best headset (and most expensive
).Extremely comfortable, great ANR, great battery life, great headset!
I kept my H10-60's as a backup and will never get rid of them.
I bought my DC H10-30s in 1984 - they were my pride and joy for the next 15+ years! Still giving stirling service as back-up - currently back in service (see below).
.... then I discover ENC with a pair of DC H20-10s - wonderful! Can't imagine flying without them.
.... unfortunately one of the leads had an accident in the door of the Bo, so the H20-10s are off for repairs.
I've just bought the DC X-11, so I'll let you know.
Somehow Bose just don't fit the fantasy like David Clarks!
Dr
.... then I discover ENC with a pair of DC H20-10s - wonderful! Can't imagine flying without them.
.... unfortunately one of the leads had an accident in the door of the Bo, so the H20-10s are off for repairs.
I've just bought the DC X-11, so I'll let you know.
Somehow Bose just don't fit the fantasy like David Clarks!
Dr
Last edited by ForkTailedDrKiller; 26th Jun 2007 at 08:58.
"I've just bought the DC X-11, so I'll let you know."
Took the DC X-11s for a lap in the Bo up to YATN today.
First impression - bit ah ah ah what's the word I am looking for ..... crappy compared to the H20-10s. Bit of a toy compared to a real man's head set.
But
.... lighter than the H20-10s
.... more comfy than the H20-10s
.... at least as quiet as the H20-10s - maybe even quieter - but the Bo sounds different!
.... excellent clarity
.... I like the smart power thing that turns it off if you forget - cause I am always running the batteries out in the H20-10s
.... phone interface seems to work well
all up - 9 outta 10! I am not unhappy with my purchase.
How do they compare with Bose ???
B*ggered if I know! But at least they don't look like I pinched them from the home stereo!
Dr
Took the DC X-11s for a lap in the Bo up to YATN today.
First impression - bit ah ah ah what's the word I am looking for ..... crappy compared to the H20-10s. Bit of a toy compared to a real man's head set.
But
.... lighter than the H20-10s
.... more comfy than the H20-10s
.... at least as quiet as the H20-10s - maybe even quieter - but the Bo sounds different!
.... excellent clarity
.... I like the smart power thing that turns it off if you forget - cause I am always running the batteries out in the H20-10s
.... phone interface seems to work well
all up - 9 outta 10! I am not unhappy with my purchase.
How do they compare with Bose ???
B*ggered if I know! But at least they don't look like I pinched them from the home stereo!
Dr
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Well Don't jam the lead in the door with this set!
OK blame me, I pinched ya LHS.......spose the bill is on its way!
I use the DC13.4's, can not complain although the ANR's would be nice. The jabawocky is not that noisy!
SQ
OK blame me, I pinched ya LHS.......spose the bill is on its way!
I use the DC13.4's, can not complain although the ANR's would be nice. The jabawocky is not that noisy!
SQ
"OK blame me, I pinched ya LHS.......spose the bill is on its way!"
Heya Squarky!
Nah, I'm holding off on sending you the bill. Did 3 greasers in the Bo today. Only taken me 400+ landings to get the hang of it.
Musta been your demo that did the trick!
Dr
"Heya Squarky!
Nah, I'm holding off on sending you the bill. Did 3 greasers in the Bo today. Only taken me 400+ landings to get the hang of it.
Musta been your demo that did the trick!
Dr
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in your business you should be aware of this...........
"When the student is ready, the teacher will appear"
If only I could ay it were true
I am glad to hear it. That plane needed teaching a lesson. It must have felt after the one at LRE(me) and AMBO(you) that if it did not "straighten up and fly right" it might get a few more of those other arrival types!
SQ
"When the student is ready, the teacher will appear"
If only I could ay it were true
I am glad to hear it. That plane needed teaching a lesson. It must have felt after the one at LRE(me) and AMBO(you) that if it did not "straighten up and fly right" it might get a few more of those other arrival types!
SQ
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I have been using the DC 13.4 for years now and they hasn’t missed a beat, although I think its time for an upgrade as I can’t hear S#*T anymore. Nothing against the head set its self, its more the noisy motor things bolted to the wings, you know the ones with the big fans! Time for a nice set of NC’s
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Aircraft & Battery types
Have any of you guys noticed any difference in battery life between aircraft types?
How does the life of the rechargeables compare to their single-use alkaline (1.5V) counterparts?
How well do your rechargeables retain their charge whilst stored/you are enjoying those elusive days off?
Whilst I've only just started recording their performance in earnest, the 1.2V, 2500mAh NiMH jobs are only lasting 10-15 hrs/3-10 days.
This is using x-11's in GA turboprop types.
Any thoughts and/or experiences folks??
RFKB
How does the life of the rechargeables compare to their single-use alkaline (1.5V) counterparts?
How well do your rechargeables retain their charge whilst stored/you are enjoying those elusive days off?
Whilst I've only just started recording their performance in earnest, the 1.2V, 2500mAh NiMH jobs are only lasting 10-15 hrs/3-10 days.
This is using x-11's in GA turboprop types.
Any thoughts and/or experiences folks??
RFKB
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Hi everyone,
Any ideas on where one could pick up a second hand headsets apart from, here EBay, Gumtree, or Amazon?
I've been scouring those but keep deciding a used pair for not-that-much-less that a new pair isn't worth it. I'm just wondering if there is some marketplace for headsets that I haven't tapped into yet.
Thanks very much
Matt
Any ideas on where one could pick up a second hand headsets apart from, here EBay, Gumtree, or Amazon?
I've been scouring those but keep deciding a used pair for not-that-much-less that a new pair isn't worth it. I'm just wondering if there is some marketplace for headsets that I haven't tapped into yet.
Thanks very much
Matt
I can now confirm with some authority that in the V35B at least, the noise attenuation of the DC X-11 is not a patch on the DC H20-10.
The moblie phone interface, at least with my phone, crackles away when not in use - very annoying.
Its light! Its comfortable! It folds up kinda cute!
But I will go back to the DC H20-10 as soon as it comes back from the repair shop.
DC X-11? Bit disappointing IMHO. Maybe I shoulda bought a Bose
Dr
The moblie phone interface, at least with my phone, crackles away when not in use - very annoying.
Its light! Its comfortable! It folds up kinda cute!
But I will go back to the DC H20-10 as soon as it comes back from the repair shop.
DC X-11? Bit disappointing IMHO. Maybe I shoulda bought a Bose
Dr
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I tried some DC X-11's in a DHC-2 the other day. Very dissapointing - all the ENC seemed to do was take the supercharger growl away, and it didn't seem any quieter than the set of DCs I normally use. Voice and radio quality was excellent though.
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I recently started using the Bose ANR headset, and have nothing but good to say about them.
Initial thoughts were that they wouldn't match up to the DC's because of their lightweight design. However, have been proven wrong. You can fly for hours, without your head feeling like it's been between a vice with 20kg's of weights stacked on top of your head.
Battery life is about 100 times better than the DC's as well. The 9V battery in the DC's used to last maybe 20hrs at the most. The 2 AA batteries in the DC's have just run out on me, after I changed them about 70hrs ago.
Certainly a lot cheaper on the pocket after the initial outlay!
Thumbs up to the Bose from me,
morno
Initial thoughts were that they wouldn't match up to the DC's because of their lightweight design. However, have been proven wrong. You can fly for hours, without your head feeling like it's been between a vice with 20kg's of weights stacked on top of your head.
Battery life is about 100 times better than the DC's as well. The 9V battery in the DC's used to last maybe 20hrs at the most. The 2 AA batteries in the DC's have just run out on me, after I changed them about 70hrs ago.
Certainly a lot cheaper on the pocket after the initial outlay!
Thumbs up to the Bose from me,
morno
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Bose ANR without question. (Would be interested to see a poll with Bose included, surely they deserve a category of their own?) Have had mine for about 5 months and love them. They're worth the extra expense, you get what you pay for so its worth the extra investment.
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I note the Forked Tailed Dr's comment about the DC X-11 not cutting out the noise. It's the same for all of the "designer" ANR headsets - Bose, DC, whatever. If you ask the manufacturer what the passive attenuation is they say "we don't publish it". As I understand it the passive for the DC X-11 is 17dB which is not enough for anybody who respects their hearing. The ANR only deals with LF noise so you are left hearing all the HF noise and much of the non-regular LF.
I don't believe that any of the carbon fibre, phone interface, MP3 life supporting headsets give proper hearing protection.
On the other hand try a set of DC H10-56HXL - the quietest headset you will ever find without the ANR turned on and truly amazing with it turned on. It has 27dB of passive and another 22 or 23dB of ANR. And never mind the weight my very lightweight daughter wears a set for extended periods no worries.
If you want a phone or MP3 interface then get a Flightcell.
Look after your hearing.
MJH
I don't believe that any of the carbon fibre, phone interface, MP3 life supporting headsets give proper hearing protection.
On the other hand try a set of DC H10-56HXL - the quietest headset you will ever find without the ANR turned on and truly amazing with it turned on. It has 27dB of passive and another 22 or 23dB of ANR. And never mind the weight my very lightweight daughter wears a set for extended periods no worries.
If you want a phone or MP3 interface then get a Flightcell.
Look after your hearing.
MJH