Recommended headsets

[dntist]

Hi guys,

I would like your expertise opinion on this question. Which are the best headsets in the market? Which would you recommend? I m doing the Q400 TR and hopefully in some weeks I 'll be flying it.

I ve heard that the noise in the cockpit isnt so loud and some pilots use "jet" headsets. What do you say?

Thank you in advance

P.S: I 've already checked the Sennheiser S1 and Bose A20 and seem to be the best choice... :rolleyes:

[Moonwalker]

Yeah I'd go for a proper headset like the ones you mentioned for a Q400...

[redsnail]

I used to use Telex 850s. Then I went to Sennheiser KA25s. Now I've just got the Bose A20s. (Flying a Hawker bizjet)

The Bose A20s are far and away the best headset I've worn. Incredible clarity of sound. Not too heavy (used to use David Clarks in t/props etc) and very good.

Downside. The expense. But what is your hearing worth?

[dntist]

Thank you guys for the replies ;)

I m looking also for a review from the S1 as they seem comfortable and technologically advanced

[Flying Wild]

Don't forget that if your company doesn't issue you with a noise canceling headset you are entitled to claim back the cost of buying one yourself from your capital allowance through HMRC: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM50054.htm

[STBYRUD]

+1 for the Bose, been using it for a year now (albeit on the 737) and absolutely love it. More comfortable than the 'light' HMEC26 my colleagues wear and judging by test reports with NC superior to the S1.

[de facto]

Hi StBYRD!

What Bose exactly did you get?is it comfortable for flights up to 5 hours?
Thanks a lot.

[STBYRUD]

The only one on sale right now, the A20 - I would say it's very comfortable, no problem on five hour legs, doesn't hurt even on 14 duty hour days.

[de facto]

Ok ill take your words for it and buy it ,thanks!!

[Flying Wild]

Unfortunately my airline (also 737) requires an ear off in the cockpit. Hence going for the HMEC-26.

[gorter]

I looked for a while but never found any place cheaper than another. But as stated before if your company doesn't provide a noise cancelling headset then you can reclaim a significant portion of the expense back from hmrc. I personally think its brilliant. Use it regularly on 4 hour plus sectors and never get uncomfortable.

[Flying Wild]

I got my HMEC-26 from Headset Services Ltd and they were very helpful and had the cheapest price by a long shot.
I noticed they stock the Bose also, but have no idea how competitive their pricing is. Worth a look maybe.

[Olivier67000]

I bought both Bose A20 and the Lightspeed Zulu, and the Bose is a tiny bit better. But it doesn't justify the price difference and I often choose the Zulu over the Bose.

[STBYRUD]

So you bought both but dont use the Bose because its pricier? :confused: