The Best Headset

El Comat · Post by **El Comat** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 4:12 pm

I've used a Sennheiser HMEC 300 for the past 4 years and I love it. It has good PNR when the batteries in the box go dead. My set of Energizer rechargeables (4 AA) usually lasts around 20-25 hours of flying.

EC

Go Guns · Post by **Go Guns** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 4:23 pm

I've been using the Sennheiser HMEC 25-KA. It's a super comfortable headset. The noise cancelling is great. I went down to Wally World and bought a AA rechargable NiMH set with four batteries for, i dunno, 20 bucks, and I swap the batteries out a little more then once a week. It works great.

Front. · Post by **Front.** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 4:35 pm

I have one of those Light Speed 20's. They're simply awesome. You end up looking funky too

Golden Flyer · Post by **Golden Flyer** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 5:09 pm

Hands down.... if you're looking for a reasonable price while obtaining good quality, David Clark is your man. The H10-13.4 is aviations leading headset, whether its rotary or fixed. If you want that plus more luxury and you have around a grand or more to put in... BOSE is for you

Wacko · Post by **Wacko** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:23 pm

Brands aside, I would look for something no too heavy. David Clarks are great but if you fly long hours they tend to get pretty heavy... mind you I have ones that are at least 10+ years old so... haven't looked into new ones

Louis · Post by **Louis** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:47 pm

I love my DC H10-13Xs, got them a few months before we even heard of the X11 model, which looks good too. I am wondering if the head pad is as comfortable though.

Many things regarding headsets are a matter of personnal taste. You haven't mentionned if you have a current pair of headsets or if you fly on flight school loaners (and what they are in that case). This might help others here in their response.

One advantage I feel the DCs have over the Bose is durability.

There has been some good threads on this topic in the past as well, don't forget the search function.

Goodbye,

Louis

120@8' · Post by **120@8'** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:17 pm

I just bought a new DC X11. Not as durable as the old DC's, less metal more plastic.

But if you are thinking about buying a new Bose X, the X11 is just as comfortable, has the MP3 & cell phone jacks and is $300 cheaper.

Golden Flyer · Post by **Golden Flyer** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:41 pm

The H-10-13.4X is beautiful. My favourite thing about it is the noise cancellation. It helps alot in those old 150's. Theres nothing like a flight with DC's and a pair of Randolphs with that sun stearing you down

B-rad · Post by **B-rad** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 3:43 pm

Concestor 0 · Post by **Concestor 0** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 2:55 pm

Front

How is the lightspeed 20 for noise compared to a "regular" head set?

Louis · Post by **Louis** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:01 pm

There are some small foam cushions meant to go around your glasses' arms to help give headsets a better seal. Haven't tried them on yet, but given your sunglasses seem to be causing you trouble, it might be worth a shot.

Has anyone here ever used those?

Goodbye,

Louis