Headset
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From: Norveg
Bose Aviation X. Spend the xtra cash on it. It is the best headset, period. Forget about the silly on-ear crap ( as you might as well use those Boeing-supplied pieces of S) 
If you cannot afford the X - go for Bose QuietComfort with UFlyMike.
If you cannot afford the X - go for Bose QuietComfort with UFlyMike.
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From: SAYE
Anyone tried the NanoComm GA? Comments? Reviews? Thanks
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Maybe this will help. We've conducted 3 surveys with about the same results each time. The Clarity and Lightspeed aren't listed because of the very small number of folks that use them. The results are based on about 95% professional and 5% GA pilots.
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From: In da north country
The thing about the graphs; both of the top contenders are both Bose products. Althouth they are good, very good, the Light speed Zulu is better and cheaper than the Bose Aviation. I have tried them both, the Bose aviation is realy good, but the Lightspeed is better, The Bose "U Fly Mike" truely is a good deal, but to be covered under the legal FAA/PMA, you have to wear the earbuds that come with it. I had some serious interference with the window heat/ or other electronic wires when I got close to the window, which is VERY easy to do on the
747. Never flew a 737, so i can't comment on that. I can say with absolute certainty, I have heard stuff from my I-Pod through my Lightspeed Zulu, that I have never heard before, even through a good quality home stereo system!!
I have given the Telex 850 a good try; its OK, but not great. The Sennheisers have too much hiss as back ground noise to cancel out the ambient noise.
It's friday, I just got back from the pub, but thats my humble opinion!
747. Never flew a 737, so i can't comment on that. I can say with absolute certainty, I have heard stuff from my I-Pod through my Lightspeed Zulu, that I have never heard before, even through a good quality home stereo system!!
I have given the Telex 850 a good try; its OK, but not great. The Sennheisers have too much hiss as back ground noise to cancel out the ambient noise.
It's friday, I just got back from the pub, but thats my humble opinion!
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Willit Run,
Biggest down side we've heard of the Zulu is the size and discomfort to some. Depends on the person, though. I have found them much quieter than any other headset, also. Last time I checked, it wasn't TSO'd, either (not that I personally think it matters and is not a factor outside the U.S.).
Window heat interference is a rare problem, but is usually an aircraft issue more than the headset.
Folks that have the earbuds with our product, either don't use it (it's a stupid requirement by the FAA), or just put an earbud in the earcup... they don't actually stick it in their ear(s).
Vast majority of our customers put Telex last for about everything except the "earspike" type headsets like the Plantronics MS50 and Telex Pro 5x5. They will actually damage your hearing. Consider the cockpit db of a Boeing is typically 82-86 db (extended exposure to 85 db will cause hearing damage). Now, to hear over that 82-86 db, you have to turn up a single earpiece headset to some level above 82-86 db, so the hearing damage is worse in the ear with the earspike.
IMO, wear a dual earpiece headset, regardless of what you choose you'll be better off. Everybody is different about what is important to them, so there really is no ideal headset... all depends on the person.
Mike
Biggest down side we've heard of the Zulu is the size and discomfort to some. Depends on the person, though. I have found them much quieter than any other headset, also. Last time I checked, it wasn't TSO'd, either (not that I personally think it matters and is not a factor outside the U.S.).
Window heat interference is a rare problem, but is usually an aircraft issue more than the headset.
Folks that have the earbuds with our product, either don't use it (it's a stupid requirement by the FAA), or just put an earbud in the earcup... they don't actually stick it in their ear(s).
Vast majority of our customers put Telex last for about everything except the "earspike" type headsets like the Plantronics MS50 and Telex Pro 5x5. They will actually damage your hearing. Consider the cockpit db of a Boeing is typically 82-86 db (extended exposure to 85 db will cause hearing damage). Now, to hear over that 82-86 db, you have to turn up a single earpiece headset to some level above 82-86 db, so the hearing damage is worse in the ear with the earspike.
IMO, wear a dual earpiece headset, regardless of what you choose you'll be better off. Everybody is different about what is important to them, so there really is no ideal headset... all depends on the person.
Mike
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From: Western USA
We have Bose in the Twin Otter (not a quiet airplane). Most of us have a Zulu. Quieter and more comfortable. Probably overkill in the 737 NG, though. I've worn the Zulu for as long as six hours in a day and haven't suffered discomfort.
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From: North Hemisphere
Telex Airman 850 ANR
I use Telex AIRMAN 850 ANR in a narrowbody airbus, multiple sectors day in and out operations. Very happy with it and helps to shield out a lot of back ground noise. 
saving my old ears for my twilight years....
saving my old ears for my twilight years....
