Need recommendation(s) on an inexpensive ANR headset

[Vansconvert]

Don't have to have top of the line.

[DHeal]

I converted two David Clark 10-H30 passive headsets into ANRs via the Headsets, Inc. ANR conversion kits -- easy to do, relatively cheap and they work very well.

[YellowJacket RV9]

Consider used headsets. I got a Zulu 2 used from an avionics shop for an excellent price. It is much better than what I could buy new for the price.

Chris

[Flying Canuck]

I bought a couple of CRAZEDpilot CP-1ANR headsets a year ago, they're only $200 each and I've been quite pleased with them. I have never used the expensive ones, so maybe I don't know what I'm missing, but these are certainly much better than the passive sets that I've used. I find them to be comfortable, the clamping force is just right and the noise cancellation is quite noticeable when it kicks in with avionics power.

[Jeff Vaughan]

I too used the Head Set inc ANR kit. Works great
I recently purchased one of their complete units.
Very impressed with it. A great value at $399

[RV6_flyer]

Originally Posted by YellowJacket RV9

Consider used headsets. I got a Zulu 2 used from an avionics shop for an excellent price. It is much better than what I could buy new for the price.

Chris

Any of the Zulu would be fine. I gave away TWO (2) Zulu 1 headsets for FREE to a young 24-year old pilot. One needed new ear seals but it is hard to beat the price he paid for any headset.

[jeffsvan]

Telex Echelon ANR -Built like a tank. Inexpensive.

[Vansconvert]

I bought a pair of the Crazed pilot ANR and sent them right back. They were just terrible
Went back to my ancient David Clark H10-40s, and the squelching sounds I heard every few seconds disappeared. Maybe I will try the Telec next.

[Flynjay]

I just bought a set of Pacific Coast Avionics ANR for the wife. I haven't gotten a chance to try them out yet.

Price was right.

[Hartstoc]

Originally Posted by Vansconvert

Don't have to have top of the line.

I think that the reality with ANR is that, at least for new, you get what you pay for. The bang-for-the-buck strategy I’d recommend is buying used, one generation back, top of the line headsets, doing due diligence on their history, condition, etc of course.

You might also consider a couple of strategies that make any ANR headset perform better. RV’s are loud, and meaningful noise reduction is heavy and impractical. Maxing out performance of your ANR’s is worth some trouble. If you wear eyeglasses or sunglasses while flying, consider using “stop-gap” cushions like these at Amazon, it is a bit of a niusance putting them on the glasses for each flight, but the improved seal greatly increases comfort and ANR performance.

https://www.amazon.com/David-Clark-E...glass+cushions

I also insert the squeezable type foam earplugs in addition to the ANR’s and just turn up thevolume a bit so I can hear radio communications. These two strategies combined make a HUGE difference in fatigue levels, and Have solved a problem I was having with sharp tinnitus after long flights. Btw- I’m flying with new Bose A20’s, so even the top of line ANR’s need all the help they can get!