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
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I have now tried the Bose, the DC X11's as well as the Telex D50's that I own.
In a noisy aircraft (Beaver with a radial engine) the D50's provide the best noise attenuation by far. The ANR in the Bose seems to better than the ANR in the DC's, but with the Bose switched off you get very little attenuation.
Both the DC's & Bose are a lot lighter than the Telex. I find the Telex to be very comfortable even in tropical low 30's temperatures, however the longest I tend to fly is only about an hour and a half at a time. I can't comment on how comfortable the DC's & Bose are for extended periods as I end up putting the Telex straight back on.
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In a noisy aircraft (Beaver with a radial engine) the D50's provide the best noise attenuation by far. The ANR in the Bose seems to better than the ANR in the DC's, but with the Bose switched off you get very little attenuation.
Both the DC's & Bose are a lot lighter than the Telex. I find the Telex to be very comfortable even in tropical low 30's temperatures, however the longest I tend to fly is only about an hour and a half at a time. I can't comment on how comfortable the DC's & Bose are for extended periods as I end up putting the Telex straight back on.
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"I can't comment on how comfortable the DC's & Bose are for extended periods"
Having worn my DC X-11s for 9.5 hrs Townsville - Broome in a day, I can vouch for their comfort!
Dr
Having worn my DC X-11s for 9.5 hrs Townsville - Broome in a day, I can vouch for their comfort!
Dr
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Nope...........I was in da left seat........and Forkie closed the door RHS on the cable..........
But I guess I will take the blame
If I wasn't in the left seat.....he wouldn't have been in the right
J
But I guess I will take the blame
If I wasn't in the left seat.....he wouldn't have been in the rightJ
I;VE BEEN USING dc h10-13.4 SINCE SEP 2001 and very happy with the, they have never missed a beat and very comfy, even when doing 8 hrs in a day. I use the ear cup socks, much more comfy when u sweat, stops the gel pieces sticking to your skin.
But, I;m wondering do the socks reduce the noise attenuation at all?
But, I;m wondering do the socks reduce the noise attenuation at all?
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tried the DC X-11s and sent them back after only 1 week, was a big David Clark fan up until this point...for the money they just looked and felt cheap, ANR was dissapointing and battery life poor - went completely flat with little warning. I then took the safe but more expensive option and ordered the Bose. For a long time i looked at the Bose X as being too flashy and more akin to being next to your stereo at home than in a 30 year old cessna! But they have been worth every hard earnt dollar i paid for them, sure theres no inbuilt mobile/ipod connectivity but you can 'build' your own version of that quite easily. 9/10 vers say 7/10 for the DC X-11 in my 2 cent opinion.
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Hi Folks!
I have a David Clark H 20-10 XL with ANR (attenuation noise level) with a portable battery FOR SALE! good price!
I bought it 7 months ago in US ,when i was flying a medium turboprop aircraft, and actually I,m flying a jet.
Headsets are unused and with David Clark official box, if anybody interested send me a Private Message.
Cheers!
I have a David Clark H 20-10 XL with ANR (attenuation noise level) with a portable battery FOR SALE! good price!
I bought it 7 months ago in US ,when i was flying a medium turboprop aircraft, and actually I,m flying a jet.
Headsets are unused and with David Clark official box, if anybody interested send me a Private Message.
Cheers!
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Flightcell HD1000C. I'm a bit of a cheap ass, wanted to get something with ANR but didn't want to pay bucket loads...
Just an interesting point I'd make about these headsets, don't know if anyone else has encountered this problem. I had to get mine re-fitted with a metal boom, replacing the flexible one, as there was alot of interference, which, apparently is caused by disturbance from the Antenna. The Pitts being fabric covered doesn't have 'shielding' like metal covered planes do, and with the antenna being about 1ft from my headset, one could hear a highpitched squeal as I transmitted. Pain in the ass, to get the different boom - another $90...should have just got a DC...
Just an interesting point I'd make about these headsets, don't know if anyone else has encountered this problem. I had to get mine re-fitted with a metal boom, replacing the flexible one, as there was alot of interference, which, apparently is caused by disturbance from the Antenna. The Pitts being fabric covered doesn't have 'shielding' like metal covered planes do, and with the antenna being about 1ft from my headset, one could hear a highpitched squeal as I transmitted. Pain in the ass, to get the different boom - another $90...should have just got a DC...
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I have an old set of DC's, were given to me 6 years ago. Still work, only just bought a headset bag. Don't even know what type they are, they just work. They have been dropped countless times, kicked, had coke spilled over them, the dog has taken them around the back yard twice, and they still work.
Have tried some of the newer lighter headsets, but I find myself feeling naked. Its weird, but the big bulky green earmuffs just feel right. I don't see myself upgrading anytime soon.
LWC
Maybe its a sign that I'm getting old, or I'm just cheap
Have tried some of the newer lighter headsets, but I find myself feeling naked. Its weird, but the big bulky green earmuffs just feel right. I don't see myself upgrading anytime soon.
LWC
Maybe its a sign that I'm getting old, or I'm just cheap
Hey! I got the DC H20-10X headset that Jaba wrecked last year back from the repair shop today. It will be interesting to compare the top of the DC range ANR headset to the X11's.
Dr
PS: Can't complain about the service - repaired under warrantee - but don't tell Jaba!
Dr
PS: Can't complain about the service - repaired under warrantee - but don't tell Jaba!
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Thanks for all your input, I just bought myself and a pair of Litespeed Zulu's and am VERY happy with them. I dont use all the bluetooth and aux features. I just wanted something light, comfortable, quiet and reasonably priced. Compared to my old DC 13.4's, I am MUCH happier!!
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Had Bose x commercial ops since they have come onthe market and can assure you they take the punishment of multi use from medical crew / pilots, and others. Early on had one out of the box which was not good and it was replaced immediately. I have had lightspeeds as well, and while they are good , and the back up service is superb, probably they would need to be as they are just not built for hard knocks and uninformed users who twist the mike boomaround and around etc.
For such a top product , the most disappointing aspect of the Bose are the volume controlwheels and I believe they still havnt fixed the issue. I will not fly at all without my Boses though. ANr the only way to go and I have helped sell many sets through recommendations,
For such a top product , the most disappointing aspect of the Bose are the volume controlwheels and I believe they still havnt fixed the issue. I will not fly at all without my Boses though. ANr the only way to go and I have helped sell many sets through recommendations,
Hmmmm, I have no idea any more. Sitting in the lounge with the TV up loud, the DC H20-10Xs sh*t on the DC X11s for both passive and active noise cancelling.
I guess in the aeroplane however, we are dealing with difference frequencies.
The X-11s are much lighter than the 20-10s.
Will try them both in the Bo next week!
Dr
I guess in the aeroplane however, we are dealing with difference frequencies.
The X-11s are much lighter than the 20-10s.
Will try them both in the Bo next week!
Dr
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FTDK - I'm sure that you'll find the H10-20X's will absolutely sh*t all over the X11's in the Bo, even with the ANR off.
I tried a set of Bose in a R985 radial Beaver the other day. Yes, they were nice & light, but they didn't cope well with the noise. My Telex D50's were quieter with the ANR off than the Bose were with the ANR on.
In noisy aircraft I was very disappointed with the performance of the X11's as per my earlier posts. The guy whose X11's I tried wears earplugs under his whilst flying Beavers now.
In a quieter cockpit, such as a Caravan with the front vents closed, the Bose & X11's would be great. Whilst I still fly radials I'm not going to spend around 1k5 on a second headset which I'd only use in quieter aircraft.
"Designer" headsets are not particularly good in "fun aircraft".
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I tried a set of Bose in a R985 radial Beaver the other day. Yes, they were nice & light, but they didn't cope well with the noise. My Telex D50's were quieter with the ANR off than the Bose were with the ANR on.
In noisy aircraft I was very disappointed with the performance of the X11's as per my earlier posts. The guy whose X11's I tried wears earplugs under his whilst flying Beavers now.
In a quieter cockpit, such as a Caravan with the front vents closed, the Bose & X11's would be great. Whilst I still fly radials I'm not going to spend around 1k5 on a second headset which I'd only use in quieter aircraft.
"Designer" headsets are not particularly good in "fun aircraft".
W