Originally Posted by 1224
Ive got the Dc H10-13.4x, very quiet and rugged.
I have heard others say the ENC, because the way it works, ie equalizing/cancelling the sound with another opposite sound wave, is actually worse for your ears. Any truth to that?
No, that's a myth. ENC/ANR is very well-proven technology which definitely reduces the total noise reaching your eardrums. Anyone who uses these headsets will attest to how well they work, no doubt about it (see the posts above).
Also, several turboprops, most notably Dash 8 -300 and Q400 series have inbuilt ENC systems in the cabin. Bombardier would not have invested so heavily in such technology if there was no useful result.