Mate,
Save Mum and Dad the cash - go the David Clarke 13.4's. Had mine for 5 years, never a drama. At the rate the industry is going you'll be in a jet before you know it and GA headsets will be a fond memory, so use the extra cash you're saving to spend on lessons - or your theory exams!
If the oldies are worried about protecting your hearing, mine is still tip-top (ask my DAME) and have never bothered with ANR headsets.
Best of luck buddy, you've picked a great time to be in the best industy in the world!
Happy Landings,
AGS99