Opinions on Sennheiser HMEC 250 ANR?

[rich_g85]

Hi all,
Just after your opinion on the Sennheiser HMEC 250 ANR. Would it be well suited to use in light aircraft such as the PA-28?

Thanks,
Rich

[Tim_CPL]

I have the 250 and I'm not entirely satisfied. The main gripe I have with it is that wearing it is like putting your head in a vice. It clamps so tight (even after many adjustments) that I get a headache, mainly from the headband as it pushes down on my head. Also it seems to have a habit of switching off without any real reason. The battery holder is quite bulky (4 AAA's) and the batteries are a bugger to get out.

The best way I can put this is I own 3 headsets and this is the the backup to the backup. #1 is a DC13.4, #2 is an old Avcomm and #3 is the 250.....

I'd look elsewhere for a NC headset.

- Tim

[Lister Noble]

I've got a Pilot ANC,had it 4 years and have not got one gripe with it.
It's comfortable,inbuilt re-chargable battery and comes with charger,lasts ages between charges.Seperate volume control for each earpiece.
And excellent value for money.
Learned in a PA-28 and it was brilliant then and now very good in the L4 Cub.
Lister