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LHusky(at)aol.com
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 6:44 pm Post subject: Headset Question

My wife loved flying today and has been up a couple of times when my  instructor was with us.  We had to cut our flight short today when she  started complaining about the squeezing of the headset.  She says it  creates a pressure below her ears and says it hurts a lot.  She actually  took the headset off until we were on the ground.  She just went through  the police academy and the headsets they used at the firing range did the same  thing to her.  

Has anyone else had this problem and can they recommend  a headset that might work with her.  I am really going to have to do some  research before I buy one.  I would hate to buy one and have her hate  it.  She really enjoys flying and tried very hard to keep it on.   

  

 Thanks, 

  

 Larry Husky 

 Madras, Oregon

 





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notsew_evets(at)frontiern
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 6:57 pm Post subject: Headset Question

Gel inserts.  Most headsets have that "option".  David Clarks are  much better on the ears with them...

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LHusky(at)aol.com
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:03 pm Post subject: Headset Question

That is what we tried today.  The FBO has a DC set with Gels.  I  though they were awesome, but she said it still hurt.  I sure liked them  though!!!!

  

 Larry

  

  In a message dated 6/1/2008 7:58:41 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  notsew_evets(at)frontiernet.net writes:

 [quote]   Gel inserts.  Most headsets have that "option".  David Clarks    are much better on the ears with them...

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Gig Giacona

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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:18 pm Post subject: Re: Headset Question

The DC headsets do clamp pretty hard. Try a set of LightSpeed. If those don't do it try Bose or get a new wife. Which ever is cheaper. 

[quote="LHusky(at)aol.com"]That is what we tried today.  The FBO has a DC set with Gels.ï¿½ I  though they were awesome, but she said it still hurt.  I sure liked them  though!!!!

  

 Larry

  

  In a message dated 6/1/2008 7:58:41 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  notsew_evets(at)frontiernet.net writes:

 [quote]   Gel inserts.  Most headsets have that "option".  David Clarks    are much better on the ears with them...

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notsew_evets(at)frontiern
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:18 pm Post subject: Headset Question

Well then you start getting into the $900 plus headsets.

 (EACH)

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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:20 pm Post subject: Headset Question

You might try in-the-ear headsets. But no ANR and not particularly cheap.

These were reviewed in Aviation Consumer in August 2006:



LIGHTSPEED WWW.ANRHEADSETS.COM 800_332_2421

MACH 1 $550



QUIET TECHNOLOGIES WWW.QUIETTECHNOLOGIES.COM 866_784_3883

AURICOMM 2.5 $385

AURICOMM HALO $340

AURICOMM YPOD $289



ALOFT TECHNOLOGIES _WWW.CLARITYALOFT.COM 612_747_3197_

CLARITY ALOFT $525



PANTHER ELECTRONICS _WWW.PANTHERELECTRONICS.COM 877_957_1600_

PANTHER CAT BLUETOOTH $649



-- Craig

bjohnson(at)satx.rr.com
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:28 pm Post subject: Headset Question

http://www.quiettechnologies.com/

 http://www.clarityaloft.com/

 http://www.lightspeedaviation.com/content.cfm/Products/MACH-1/MACH-1-Headset

  

 all have 30  day return policies.  I've had the one from Quiet Technologies for 2 years  and love it..

  

 -Bruce  Johnson

 Sonex  #593

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rsteele(at)rjsit.com
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:34 pm Post subject: Headset Question

I use Clarity Aloft.  No clamping pressure at all because it just has ear buds.  You can forget you have it on.  There is another, some what cheaper brand that works the same way, but I don't know the name of it.  The Clarity Aloft seems to get consistently positive reviews.  The foam pieces that actually seal the ear canal are replaceable and come in three sizes.  Music jack, but cell phone jack.

Ron



On Jun 1, 2008, at 11:00 PM, LHusky(at)aol.com (LHusky(at)aol.com) wrote:

[quote]  That is what we tried today.  The FBO has a DC set with Gels.  I though they were awesome, but she said it still hurt.  I sure liked them though!!!!

  

 Larry

  

  In a message dated 6/1/2008 7:58:41 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, notsew_evets(at)frontiernet.net (notsew_evets(at)frontiernet.net) writes:

 [quote]  Gel inserts.  Most headsets have that "option".  David Clarks   are much better on the ears with them...

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cndmovn(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:46 pm Post subject: Headset Question

Clarity Aloft!   Awesome, I love mine but they are not cheap.



On Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 11:26 PM, Ronald Steele <rsteele(at)rjsit.com (rsteele(at)rjsit.com)> wrote:

 [quote] I use Clarity Aloft.  No clamping pressure at all because it just has ear buds.  You can forget you have it on.  There is another, some what cheaper brand that works the same way, but I don't know the name of it.  The Clarity Aloft seems to get consistently positive reviews.  The foam pieces that actually seal the ear canal are replaceable and come in three sizes.  Music jack, but cell phone jack.

 



Ron



On Jun 1, 2008, at 11:00 PM, LHusky(at)aol.com (LHusky(at)aol.com) wrote:

[quote]   That is what we tried today.  The FBO has a DC set with Gels.  I though they were awesome, but she said it still hurt.  I sure liked them though!!!!

  

 Larry

  

 

  In a message dated 6/1/2008 7:58:41 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, notsew_evets(at)frontiernet.net (notsew_evets(at)frontiernet.net) writes:

 

[quote]   Gel inserts.  Most headsets have that "option".  David Clarks   are much better on the ears with them...

   

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LHusky(at)aol.com
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 8:15 pm Post subject: Headset Question

Well, I was looking at some of the in ear or right on the ear  headsets.  Do they block out the noise enough?  

  

 Larry

  

  In a message dated 6/1/2008 8:19:30 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  notsew_evets(at)frontiernet.net writes:

 [quote]   Well then you start getting into the $900 plus headsets.

   (EACH)

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cndmovn(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 8:32 pm Post subject: Headset Question

Actually really well.  The ear piece is very similar to a "marshmallow" ear plug like you get at Home Depot.  I had a Peltor ANR headset and like these much better



On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 12:11 AM,  <LHusky(at)aol.com (LHusky(at)aol.com)> wrote:

 [quote]     Well, I was looking at some of the in ear or right on the ear  headsets.  Do they block out the noise enough?  

  

 Larry

  

  In a message dated 6/1/2008 8:19:30 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  notsew_evets(at)frontiernet.net (notsew_evets(at)frontiernet.net) writes:

 [quote]   Well then you start getting into the $900 plus headsets.

   (EACH)

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bjohnson(at)satx.rr.com
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject: Headset Question

I have a set of thirty three Gs and the HALO  from Quiettechnologies, the HALO is much more quiet.

  

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larry(at)macsmachine.com
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Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:33 am Post subject: Headset Question

Larry,

You're wife would like the Clarity Aloft set as it sets over the ears 

and has a set of ear plugs that protect and convey very well.

I've a set that my wife uses and she's very comfortable with them.  

Extremely light!



Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com



LHusky(at)aol.com wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   My wife loved flying today and has been up a couple of times when my 

 instructor was with us.  We had to cut our flight short today when she 

 started complaining about the squeezing of the headset.  She says it 

 creates a pressure below her ears and says it hurts a lot.  She 

 actually took the headset off until we were on the ground.  She just 

 went through the police academy and the headsets they used at the 

 firing range did the same thing to her. 

 Has anyone else had this problem and can they recommend a headset that 

 might work with her.  I am really going to have to do some research 

 before I buy one.  I would hate to buy one and have her hate it.  She 

 really enjoys flying and tried very hard to keep it on. 

  

 Thanks,

  

 Larry Husky

 Madras, Oregon

klaus(at)utdallas.edu
Guest

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:33 am Post subject: Headset Question

Hi Larry,



There is simple but expensive solution to the clamping pressure

of headsets: the Bose headset. The cost is almost $1000/headset,

but it is very light, does not clamp at all, and noise attenuation is

terrific. It actually is quieter than the cabin of commercial jets.



Some years ago I made that expensive decision and have not

regretted it ever. I would say that it has doubled the enjoyment

of flying. I often fly 7 or even 9 hours in one day, and the Bose

set is just as comfortable at the end of such a long day as it

was for the initial takeoff.



Mind you, there may be now other headsets that deliver similar

performance at lower cost. I do not know. What I do know is

that Bose's performance, warranty service, etc., is impeccable.



Happy flying,



Klaus



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University of Texas at Dallas

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dbortol

Joined: 02 Sep 2006
Posts: 46

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:32 am Post subject: Headset Question

It is also possible to assemble your own in-the-ear headset. Have a look at [url=http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t 289]http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t 289[/url] for ideas. I have a pair partially completed now using Sony headphones (MDR-EX71, about $35) and the matching Comply foam tips (the same ones that Clarity Aloft uses). Once I can scrounge up an old headset for the microphone I'll be able to finish it up.

 

Dino Bortolin

On Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 11:18 PM, Craig Payne <craig(at)craigandjean.com (craig(at)craigandjean.com)> wrote:

[quote] --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Craig Payne" <craig(at)craigandjean.com (craig(at)craigandjean.com)>

 

 You might try in-the-ear headsets. But no ANR and not particularly cheap.

 These were reviewed in Aviation Consumer in August 2006:

 

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