PIREP of sorts: got a new headset, but should I keep it?

I have a Headsets Inc (HI) unit installed in a David Clark H10-40 that
also seems very acceptable, although I've never compared it to any
other unit. As I understand the HI kit operates on a completely
different principle, being an analog servo-cancelling vs the digital
iteration schemes from others. I'd think there would be a major
difference in performance somewhere.

Has anyone else compared the HI modification to one of the all-digital
ones?

"JohnK" wrote in message
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I've read it a number of times in this very group while trying to
decide which headset to get, usually in reference to a Lightspeed
product. I just searched again for giggles and saw someone claim that a
Telex Echelon ANR produced that effect.

I never heard of giggles. But I searched Google Groups for the phrase you
quoted, and it only found this thread.

I certainly have seen posts from people who are very impressed with the
performance of ANR. But I've never heard of anyone who thought the engine
had stopped running.

[...]
In the end, I think I'll stick with the Denali's. Like I said earlier I
expected to be blown away for the $400 price difference and wasn't
exactly. If that's just the way it is then I'll just give them more
time.

IMHO, the best solution is to compare yourself. An avionics shop should
allow you to test fly (possibly charging a rental fee) their demo units.

Or, if you live somewhere that has some sort of trade show (for example,
here in the Pacific Northwest, we have an annual aviation conference), the
Lightspeed folks usually show up with their egg chair, in which they play
airplane noises through loudspeakers and let you try different brands.
Sure, it could be rigged (they're selling a particular brand, of course),
but I think it's not and it allows you to try out a bunch of brands and
headsets in rapid succession.

I don't know that the Denalis are good enough to justify their price --
haven't used them myself. But if you're dissatisfied, maybe you *should*
check out other brands. Don't expect the engine noise to disappear, but
don't just settle for the first pretty face that comes along too.

Pete

"Peter Duniho" wrote in message
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"JohnK" wrote in message
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I've read it a number of times in this very group while trying to
decide which headset to get, usually in reference to a Lightspeed
product. I just searched again for giggles and saw someone claim that a
Telex Echelon ANR produced that effect.

I never heard of giggles. But I searched Google Groups for the phrase you
quoted, and it only found this thread.


lol, giggles = just for giggles (the search seriously wasn't that much
fun...)

Do a search for "ANR engine". That pulls back at least one hit (the Telex).
I know I've seen it with regard to Lightspeed I just couldn't find it again.

Perhaps a trip to the AOPA expo is in order? I've never been, and one of the
reasons I wanted to go was to get my hands on a number of headsets at one
time. I would assume that Lightspeed would have their demo setup there.

Thanks for the input!

John K.

"John Kirksey" wrote in message
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Perhaps a trip to the AOPA expo is in order? I've never been, and one of
the
reasons I wanted to go was to get my hands on a number of headsets at one
time. I would assume that Lightspeed would have their demo setup there.

If you can make it, I think that's a great thing to do. You may also find
that not only is it an excellent place to get multiple demos of a wide
variety of brands, but that they may also be offering "show specials" with
nice discounts.

If you were completely happy with the Denali, I'd say stick with it. But
given your disappointment, whether it's well-founded or not I think you
ought to research the other brands. Either you'll find another brand you
like better, or you'll learn more about what sorts of expectations are
realistic, or both. In any case I suspect you'll be happier -- either with
the Denali, or with whatever brand you wind up liking better.

Pete

Nrp,

Has anyone else compared the HI modification to one of the all-digital
ones?


The only manufacturer I know using the word "digital" in his advertising
is Telex. What exactly they mean by it I don't know.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

John,

the ANR tutorial on Lightspeed's website (ANR 1o1 and 2o1, links on the
right side of the homepage) might be interesting to you.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)