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
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Australia
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Where about's did you order them?
I'm kinda in the market for a new headset, the old DC's are heading towards 8 years. Will be happy to get 10 years, but if something good and at a fantastic price comes along I will jump.
I have tried some of the new, light headsets. Is it weird that I feel naked without my heavy DC's on?
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I'm kinda in the market for a new headset, the old DC's are heading towards 8 years. Will be happy to get 10 years, but if something good and at a fantastic price comes along I will jump.
I have tried some of the new, light headsets. Is it weird that I feel naked without my heavy DC's on?
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Join Date: Dec 2008
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Anyone know how the clamping force on the sennheiser hmec 460 is? Are they comfortable in generall for people with a large head?
I have tryed the Telex 50D today and they are extremley uncomfortable. They weigh like a house and they are very tight on your head. I guess itīs even worse for people with large heads.
I have tryed the Telex 50D today and they are extremley uncomfortable. They weigh like a house and they are very tight on your head. I guess itīs even worse for people with large heads.
Join Date: Dec 2007
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dc 13.4s definately the workhorse but found the clamping force a bit much after 4 or so hours,
Have upgraded now to Flightcom Denali ANR which have so far been great,hardly feels like your wearing them, bought them from skygeek in US and paid 450 less then buying them from Downunderpilotshop!
Have upgraded now to Flightcom Denali ANR which have so far been great,hardly feels like your wearing them, bought them from skygeek in US and paid 450 less then buying them from Downunderpilotshop!
Join Date: May 2008
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I now use bose (got given a set) but have been using DCH10 13.4s for the last 8odd years no problems with many 4+hour sectors. I would never have bothered to buy the bose if they hadn't been given to me. Plus the DC's are bulletproof and dont need batteries ever 10 sectors.
$350 compared with $1200odd for much the same result... easy choice.
$350 compared with $1200odd for much the same result... easy choice.
Join Date: May 2009
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Preparing to dodge shoes, but I bought a Pilot PA-1181 for passenger use and can't fault them for $150! Noise reduction is the same or perhaps slightly better than my old set of DC H10-30s, and they are lighter. Disadvantage is that they don't feel quite as solid, but they're sturdy enough.
For the casual pilot they certainly would save you some money compared to a set of DC 13.4s. Obviously they're not a patch on the Bose or Zulus for daily use.
For the casual pilot they certainly would save you some money compared to a set of DC 13.4s. Obviously they're not a patch on the Bose or Zulus for daily use.
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Been using a Sennheiser HMEC 250 ANR Headset for the past 12 months. Less than half the price of the Bose and 99% as good. Very good on batteries - just put my second set in after nearly 200 hours use and very very light. Only bad thing I'd have to say is the bag they give you looks great when they come pre packed, but is pointless the second you unravel the leads. My other set is a DC 13.4 and the Sennheiser beats them hands down and isn't that much more expensive.
Join Date: Jan 2009
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How ruggered are the Lightspeed Zulus? For those that have been using them for a while.
Thinking of getting a set. I fly a lot of mail runs with anywhere from 8 to 19 sectors, so they need to be able to take the abuse of on/off, dropped on the floor, on the dash ect ect multiple times in any day.
I tried a set the other day on a 5 hr flight and they were good.Took a bit of getting used to the Noise Reduction tho.. I liked them.
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Thinking of getting a set. I fly a lot of mail runs with anywhere from 8 to 19 sectors, so they need to be able to take the abuse of on/off, dropped on the floor, on the dash ect ect multiple times in any day.
I tried a set the other day on a 5 hr flight and they were good.Took a bit of getting used to the Noise Reduction tho.. I liked them.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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David Clark X11
There have been very few posts regarding the DC X11's since around 2007.
I am considering purchasing one, but have had mixed reviews from the various aviation shops I have phoned around Australia and read on the internet. One store told me that they are absolute crap and to forget them. Another lady told me they have had no complaints while another told me that they are a great headset and they have had a few returns, but none recently.
The price varies considerabley between stores... from $1,050 upto $1,650 which I found strange.
So, after 2-3 years on the market, have the bugs and faults been fixed? Are these a good buy, or is it still a case of stay away?
Regards
I am considering purchasing one, but have had mixed reviews from the various aviation shops I have phoned around Australia and read on the internet. One store told me that they are absolute crap and to forget them. Another lady told me they have had no complaints while another told me that they are a great headset and they have had a few returns, but none recently.
The price varies considerabley between stores... from $1,050 upto $1,650 which I found strange.
So, after 2-3 years on the market, have the bugs and faults been fixed? Are these a good buy, or is it still a case of stay away?
Regards
David Clark X11
There have been very few posts regarding the DC X11's since around 2007. I am considering purchasing one,
There have been very few posts regarding the DC X11's since around 2007. I am considering purchasing one,
I had already relegated them to the 'spare' category, and they had hardly been used when they broke at the headband hinge. I blame Jaba - but then I blame Jaba for anything to do with my aeroplane that breaks!
Thanks for reminding me that I need to get them fixed.
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Join Date: May 2003
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X11's........Ok by me.
There have been very few posts regarding the DC X11's since around 2007.
No problems with the headset itself so far. My only grievance comes from losing a channel on the lead used to connect the iPod. I can hardly blame DC for this as I replaced the offending one with an after market one and it has ended up the same. Both have failed at the end which has a right-angled connecter. Design flaw in the plug? The iPod sounds great through them btw.
Flip side; I admit the ANR/audio performance probably isn't a good as the Bose, but I was aware of and happy with this prior to purchase. I'm increasingly flying singles so I like to hear what may be going on!
My previous DC's served me faultlessly for 10 years. I choose the X11's for that durability/dependability. I'm not in any way dissapointed thus far. In fact, I'd go as far to say that their performance in the aforementioned environment is a credit to DC. I have a preference for Nokia phones for the same reasons and I've had a phone battery melt on me in this climate.
X11's
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Avoid the X11. They are rubbish. 
I've had to send mine back to the states 3 times for repairs (all within 12 months of purchase) and even now they still aren't working as advertised, I just can't be stuffed sending them back again. I only get about 10 -12 hrs NR per set of batteries, both rechargeable and non rechargeable! Spoken to guys who have the Bose and they only change batteries every 3 weeks! I went the X11 as I'd had a set of DCs for over 14 years with no hassles what so ever and wanted the ability to plug my iPod into the headset. Unfortunately DC has really dropped the ball, standards wise, with the X11. Hindsight is a wonderful thing...I should have went for the Lightspeed Zulus!
I've had to send mine back to the states 3 times for repairs (all within 12 months of purchase) and even now they still aren't working as advertised, I just can't be stuffed sending them back again. I only get about 10 -12 hrs NR per set of batteries, both rechargeable and non rechargeable! Spoken to guys who have the Bose and they only change batteries every 3 weeks! I went the X11 as I'd had a set of DCs for over 14 years with no hassles what so ever and wanted the ability to plug my iPod into the headset. Unfortunately DC has really dropped the ball, standards wise, with the X11. Hindsight is a wonderful thing...I should have went for the Lightspeed Zulus!
Join Date: May 2003
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Awwww you wrecker Strez! 
I think I'm getting around twenty hours or a couple of weeks from my rechargeables. The performance of different brands of batteries did vary remarkably though. If I don't use them the rechargeables do tend to flatten somewhat from just sitting there.
I loves the cloth covers in this heat too. I don't think they can be fitted onto the Bose cans.
I'll get a Bose set soon when I'm in a cooler southern climate and then I'll be in a position to compare.
I think I'm getting around twenty hours or a couple of weeks from my rechargeables. The performance of different brands of batteries did vary remarkably though. If I don't use them the rechargeables do tend to flatten somewhat from just sitting there.
I loves the cloth covers in this heat too. I don't think they can be fitted onto the Bose cans.
I'll get a Bose set soon when I'm in a cooler southern climate and then I'll be in a position to compare.
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Hey Reverseflow!
Yeah you've had a better run with your X11s than I have. You gonna cave and get the company Bose's when ya head to that southern base??
Guess ya wont have time, or need, to plug ya Ipod in down there on those short haul flights! LOL 
Yeah you've had a better run with your X11s than I have. You gonna cave and get the company Bose's when ya head to that southern base??
Guess ya wont have time, or need, to plug ya Ipod in down there on those short haul flights! LOL
I posted on this tread a while ago about how great the lightspeed zulu's were, and I stand by that, they are great in nearly every respect.
However, just the other week, (and having used the zulu's now for almost exactly 1 year), I noticed the black covering on the ear and head pads was coming off, then the following week the inner seam of both ear seals split to reveal the green foam padding inside.
Now i know these are replaceable items, but I had a set of DC's that went 6 years before I replaced the gel seals.
Anyone had a similar experience?
I told the same story via email to the lightspeed guys in Oregon, and a new set of seals are on their way, free gratis with compliments...just incase you have the same happen.
However, just the other week, (and having used the zulu's now for almost exactly 1 year), I noticed the black covering on the ear and head pads was coming off, then the following week the inner seam of both ear seals split to reveal the green foam padding inside.
Now i know these are replaceable items, but I had a set of DC's that went 6 years before I replaced the gel seals.
Anyone had a similar experience?
I told the same story via email to the lightspeed guys in Oregon, and a new set of seals are on their way, free gratis with compliments...just incase you have the same happen.