Time for a new headset for Xmas

Everyone is going to have their own opinion of headsets here but few
have actually used them all. Call me and I can help narrow down the
decision making process. Buying a headset through mail order is hard.
Here is a summary of key features of some of the more popular
headsets. The higher the price goes, generally the more comfortable
the headset and the better the ANR.

Pilot USA 1761T Spartan - $295 - Lowest Price. Simple but effective
headset. Reasonably comfortable.
Lightspeed QFR $375 - Very Quiet Headset - It will squeeze a bit
though.
Telex 30XT $499 - Rechargeable batteries. Bulky headset but very
comfortable, good ANR.
David Clark H10-13X $628- Just like their popular H10-13.4 but with
ANR. 20 Hour battery life (1 9V Battery)
David Clark X11 - $799 - Most comfortable headset. ANR good but not
top of the line.
Lightspeed Zulu - $850 - Very comfortable, Great ANR. Bluetooth
connectivity, music input, Newest headset on the market. Check out my
review http://www.youtube.com/airportpilotshop
Bose X - $995 - Very Comfortable, Great ANR. 50 hours battery life (2
AA Batteries)

Dave
Airport Pilot Shop 888-648-4016
www.airportpilotshop.com
Naples, FL

Dave,

Everyone is going to have their own opinion of headsets here but few
have actually used them all.

Well, for sure you're not the only one ;-)

Buying a headset through mail order is hard.

Three words: money back guarantee.

The higher the price goes, generally the more comfortable
the headset and the better the ANR.

Not at all sure I agree. In fact, I'm sure I don't. Also, comfort is
the one thing that is truly totally subjective.

Pilot USA 1761T Spartan - $295 - Lowest Price.

Not true. The flight shop branded Lightspeed QFR XC models are at least
that cheap and thus the lowest priced.

Missing headsets IMHO (not complete): The Lightspeed 20 XLc (excellent
value!) and 3G series, the beyerdynamic HS 600, the Sennheisers.

Missing factors IMHO: auto-shutoff and music/cell phone input. The
first is important for all of us, the second ciritical for all who want
to use that feature.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)
www.aeroversand.de

Missing headsets IMHO (not complete): The Lightspeed 20 XLc (excellent
value!) and 3G series, the beyerdynamic HS 600, the Sennheisers.

Missing factors IMHO: auto-shutoff and music/cell phone input. The
first is important for all of us, the second ciritical for all who want
to use that feature.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)www.aeroversand.de

Thomas, Thanks for the input...
Has the 20XLc actually been popular for you. When I put it on the
shelf, it collects dust compared to all the other headsets and the 23G
and 33G are not in production anymore although Lightspeed is still
selling old inventory of the 33G. To limit space in my list I only
listed my most popular headsets.

There are obviously many more models of headsets available. All
reputable stores will offer a 30 day return policy so you can try a
headset.

Dave
Airport Pilot Shop
Naples, FL
www.airportpilotshop.com

Dave,

Has the 20XLc actually been popular for you.


Very. Pilot stuff here in Germany tend to be more expensive than in the
US because of VAT (19 percent), the shipping cost and a smaller market.
Many people find brand B to be too expensive. The 20 XLc was a great
deal. The Twenty 3G was not offered here. However, both it and the 3Gs
couldn't be sold in Germany for the last year or so because a EU
regulation on allowable "bad stuff" in electronics (search "ROHS" for
details). The headsets exceeded the limits and apparently LS was unable
to change that. The Zulu does comply with RoHS and we are looking
forward excitedly to offering them from next week on.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)