What headsets would you recommend?

23rd May 2007, 10:29 AM

Instead of renting my headset from a local FBO for 5 dollars per hour,
I 'm thinking of investing in one for myself. I want some advise as
far as what brand should I invest in, how much noise cancellation I
should be looking for, what price I should pay,etc I'm not looking
for the cheapest brand, but something that will last me throughout the
years. I would like to note that I do wear corrective lenses. Any
advise would be appreciated!

23rd May 2007, 10:56 AM

<ccsalvador80@> wrote in message
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>
> Instead of renting my headset from a local FBO for 5 dollars per hour,
> I 'm thinking of investing in one for myself. I want some advise as
> far as what brand should I invest in, how much noise cancellation I
> should be looking for, what price I should pay,etc I'm not looking
> for the cheapest brand, but something that will last me throughout the
> years. I would like to note that I do wear corrective lenses. Any
> advise would be appreciated!
>

David Clark

23rd May 2007, 02:19 PM

ccsalvador80@ wrote:
> Instead of renting my headset from a local FBO for 5 dollars per hour,
> I 'm thinking of investing in one for myself. I want some advise as
> far as what brand should I invest in, how much noise cancellation I
> should be looking for, what price I should pay,etc I'm not looking
> for the cheapest brand, but something that will last me throughout the
> years. I would like to note that I do wear corrective lenses. Any
> advise would be appreciated!

It would help to know how much you are
willing to spend and whether or not ANR
is wanted.

23rd May 2007, 03:50 PM

On May 23, 7:29 am, ccsalvado...@ wrote:
> Instead of renting my headset from a local FBO for 5 dollars per hour,
> I 'm thinking of investing in one for myself. I want some advise as
> far as what brand should I invest in, how much noise cancellation I
> should be looking for, what price I should pay,etc I'm not looking
> for the cheapest brand, but something that will last me throughout the
> years. I would like to note that I do wear corrective lenses. Any
> advise would be appreciated!

You can spend a lot of money some of it depends on what you like. I
hated my David Clark's (they seemed like some sort of 1950's
mechanical headband to me, I think they're made for old guys who like
a lot of metal). I have Lightspeeds that I use only long flights, but
honestly, for shorter flights I find that they are too much hassle
(they are physically larger, have batteries, are in their own special
baggie, etc). For most of my flying I still use the old Flightcom's I
bought as a student. I replace the seals, muff, and headband every
year or so and I love them.

-Robert, CFII

23rd May 2007, 03:52 PM

On May 23, 7:29 am, ccsalvado...@ wrote:
> Instead of renting my headset from a local FBO for 5 dollars per hour,
> I 'm thinking of investing in one for myself. I want some advise as
> far as what brand should I invest in, how much noise cancellation I
> should be looking for, what price I should pay,etc I'm not looking
> for the cheapest brand, but something that will last me throughout the
> years. I would like to note that I do wear corrective lenses. Any
> advise would be appreciated!

You can spend a lot of money some of it depends on what you like. I
hated my David Clark's (they seemed like some sort of 1950's
mechanical headband to me, I think they're made for old guys who like
a lot of metal). I have Lightspeeds that I use only long flights, but
honestly, for shorter flights I find that they are too much hassle
(they are physically larger, have batteries, are in their own special
baggie, etc). For most of my flying I still use the old Flightcom's I
bought as a student. I replace the seals, muff, and headband every
year or so and I love them.

-Robert, CFII

23rd May 2007, 03:58 PM

On May 23, 7:29 am, ccsalvado...@ wrote:
> Instead of renting my headset from a local FBO for 5 dollars per hour,
> I 'm thinking of investing in one for myself. I want some advise as
> far as what brand should I invest in, how much noise cancellation I
> should be looking for, what price I should pay,etc I'm not looking
> for the cheapest brand, but something that will last me throughout the
> years. I would like to note that I do wear corrective lenses. Any
> advise would be appreciated!

You can spend a lot of money some of it depends on what you like. I
hated my David Clark's (they seemed like some sort of 1950's
mechanical headband to me, I think they're made for old guys who like
a lot of metal). I have Lightspeeds that I use only long flights, but
honestly, for shorter flights I find that they are too much hassle
(they are physically larger, have batteries, are in their own special
baggie, etc). For most of my flying I still use the old Flightcom's I
bought as a student. I replace the seals, muff, and headband every
year or so and I love them.

-Robert, CFII

23rd May 2007, 04:01 PM

On May 23, 7:29 am, ccsalvado...@ wrote:
> Instead of renting my headset from a local FBO for 5 dollars per hour,
> I 'm thinking of investing in one for myself. I want some advise as
> far as what brand should I invest in, how much noise cancellation I
> should be looking for, what price I should pay,etc I'm not looking
> for the cheapest brand, but something that will last me throughout the
> years. I would like to note that I do wear corrective lenses. Any
> advise would be appreciated!

You can spend a lot of money some of it depends on what you like. I
hated my David Clark's (they seemed like some sort of 1950's
mechanical headband to me, I think they're made for old guys who like
a lot of metal). I have Lightspeeds that I use only long flights, but
honestly, for shorter flights I find that they are too much hassle
(they are physically larger, have batteries, are in their own special
baggie, etc). For most of my flying I still use the old Flightcom's I
bought as a student. I replace the seals, muff, and headband every
year or so and I love them.

-Robert, CFII

23rd May 2007, 04:02 PM

On May 23, 7:29 am, ccsalvado...@ wrote:
> Instead of renting my headset from a local FBO for 5 dollars per hour,
> I 'm thinking of investing in one for myself. I want some advise as
> far as what brand should I invest in, how much noise cancellation I
> should be looking for, what price I should pay,etc I'm not looking
> for the cheapest brand, but something that will last me throughout the
> years. I would like to note that I do wear corrective lenses. Any
> advise would be appreciated!

You can spend a lot of money some of it depends on what you like. I
hated my David Clark's (they seemed like some sort of 1950's
mechanical headband to me, I think they're made for old guys who like
a lot of metal). I have Lightspeeds that I use only long flights, but
honestly, for shorter flights I find that they are too much hassle
(they are physically larger, have batteries, are in their own special
baggie, etc). For most of my flying I still use the old Flightcom's I
bought as a student. I replace the seals, muff, and headband every
year or so and I love them.

-Robert, CFII

23rd May 2007, 04:18 PM

On May 23, 7:29 am, ccsalvado...@ wrote:
> Instead of renting my headset from a local FBO for 5 dollars per hour,
> I 'm thinking of investing in one for myself. I want some advise as
> far as what brand should I invest in, how much noise cancellation I
> should be looking for, what price I should pay,etc I'm not looking
> for the cheapest brand, but something that will last me throughout the
> years. I would like to note that I do wear corrective lenses. Any
> advise would be appreciated!

You can spend a lot of money some of it depends on what you like. I
hated my David Clark's (they seemed like some sort of 1950's
mechanical headband to me, I think they're made for old guys who like
a lot of metal). I have Lightspeeds that I use only long flights, but
honestly, for shorter flights I find that they are too much hassle
(they are physically larger, have batteries, are in their own special
baggie, etc). For most of my flying I still use the old Flightcom's I
bought as a student. I replace the seals, muff, and headband every
year or so and I love them.

-Robert, CFII

23rd May 2007, 04:21 PM

On May 23, 7:29 am, ccsalvado...@ wrote:
> Instead of renting my headset from a local FBO for 5 dollars per hour,
> I 'm thinking of investing in one for myself. I want some advise as
> far as what brand should I invest in, how much noise cancellation I
> should be looking for, what price I should pay,etc I'm not looking
> for the cheapest brand, but something that will last me throughout the
> years. I would like to note that I do wear corrective lenses. Any
> advise would be appreciated!

You can spend a lot of money some of it depends on what you like. I
hated my David Clark's (they seemed like some sort of 1950's
mechanical headband to me, I think they're made for old guys who like
a lot of metal). I have Lightspeeds that I use only long flights, but
honestly, for shorter flights I find that they are too much hassle
(they are physically larger, have batteries, are in their own special
baggie, etc). For most of my flying I still use the old Flightcom's I
bought as a student. I replace the seals, muff, and headband every
year or so and I love them.

-Robert, CFII