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Old June 23rd 06, 11:43 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Which DC Headphone is best choice?

Price really isn't an issue any more (the gap between ANR and Passive is
almost negligable). Whilst I have the LS 30-3G, I would have considered the
Made in USA DRE 60000 (look like black DC13.4s) at $279 from Avionics West
if I knew they existed. Good reviews, but no personal experience. Avionics
West have a review on their website.

Personally (note and emphasise personal opinion) ANR leaves passive for
dead. I really liked my DCH20-10, but they do not come close to the
LS25XL/LS 30-3G as far as audio and comfort. I wouldn't go back to passive
unless there were no ANR sets available. Money well spent (and cheap
really) IMHO.

YMMV,



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On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:45:21 +0200, Thomas Borchert
wrote:

like Emily said they're expensive
and use batteries which adds another weak point in the system.


No, they're not. and how are batteries a "weak point"?


I was thinking of extra wiring being vulnerable and possible flat
battery. However I now see some include auto-shut-off.

I don't get hung up on ANR, I just hate it when people judge things
with no basis in facts. ;-)


Sorry if you misundertood me, I wasn't getting at you personally, I
just wanted to stay on topic and not have a battle of passive/ANR.

My advice: Get a Marv Golden or Avshop branded version of the
Lightspeed QFR XCc for 250 $ or so. ANR, lightweight, cheap. If you're
in the UK, you can get them in Europe, too.


That's interesting. I haven't really looked at 'cheap' ANR but these
two are looking good. Now you've got me thinking again. My only
remaining reservation is reliability.

The reviews of the 'AvShop Design A450 ANR' seem favourable but some
problem with slipping and not gel seals also a comment about a problem
with the sliding volume controls.

The Marv Golden MG-ANR seems to have the edge but I would still like
to know more about the 'Leatherette Ear Seals'. It appears not ot have
auto-shut-off?

At $250 I'm much more interested as long as I'm not getting poor
quality at the expense of performance.

As for trying headsets I'd love to but I'm a long way from anywhere in
the UK that has a pilot shop. The only slight chance of trying
anything will be next year when I'm in Honolulu, but I don't hold out
much hope of a wide choice!

David



 




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