I have to bring this topic up again:
I used_a Gallet lh250 with original earcups during my training (r22). Since I knew I was going to sit in a 214B1 for 8 hours a day I got the oregonaero softseal/hushkit combo as a replacement for the hard earcups and seals which are not great.
After 2 weeks (90 hours of flying) I'm extremely disappointed. After a few hours the transmission noise drives me nuts.
I'm not sure what to blame: the helmet, the oregeonaero kit or the combination?
I couldn't try the original earcups yet. But that will be my first attempt, even though I'm sure they wont be very comfortable.
Which way is best to get rid of loud, fairly high pitched transmission noise?
-Foamplugs
-Original earcups
-CEP
Any comments?
BTW: Oregonaero Softseal Earcushions get REALLY hard when they get cold. Almost to the point that I had a hard time to get my helmet over my head!!