Whats a really good noise cancelling headset for RV Flying

[Dave12]

Gave them all up for Clarity Aloft 8 years ago. No problems yet.

[philip_g]

I have a set of headsets inc conversions in a pair of DC h10-30's and a couple of bose a20, and some other cheap ANR that was popular on pilotsofamerica for awhile (www.thesquawkshoppe.com seem to be out of business now) that worked for about 3 months and broke. If you can save up, get the bose. I tried the DC one-x too and sent it back. I'm happy with the bose other than the cost. QT halos didn't work out for me either.

[Capt]

I've got two older ANR headsets, an old sennheiser I use in my 8 and an old Telex 850, the latter very light and small, Neded in my cramped single seat cockpit. Tried the Bose (too cumbersome, too expensive) The Zulu was ok but I really don't see all the hype of the two 'big' brands! Each to their own I guess.

[RV10Man]

I have 2 Lightspeed Zulu 3's, 1 Zulu 2, and a Lightspeed Tango. I'm sort of partial to Lightspeed, really do like them.

[airguy]

Bose A20's here, love 'em.

[andrewtac]

my favorite in the RV is the clarity; tried A20s, ProX, and proflights

[flyinhood]

I use the Bose for 737 and Luscombe. Great headset and love the blue tooth.

I use Clarity for RV. Mainly because I like the ability turn my head around un restricted, they don't fall back during Gs, and I can plug in my iphone for tunes. I'm also a short guy and have to sit up. My A-20s make contact, and I'm scared of scratching the canopy.

[bkc3921]

+1 on the David Clark DC-One-X ANC...I'm very happy with them...Additionally, I believe that David Clark is completely manufactured in the USA, where Bose has its HQ in the USA, but is manufactured in Malaysia, Mexico and China (as well as the USA)....nothing against Bose; its a fine product..but I wanted to go as much USA made as possible..and I believe David Clark is about as close as I can get...and that is personally important to me at this time.

[scard]

This is a topic with a lot of individual passion and preference from all angles. Luckily there are just as many choices. If you choose to try an in-the-ear headset, we'll be here for you. The obvious key to success is ear tip insertion which can render a real life comparison of total noise attenuation to ANR moot.

The CQ1 headset is flying in many hundreds of RVs as well as an amazing spectrum of airframes around the world including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Beechcraft just to name a few. From up high where the air is thin to down low with the doors off. Many customers are flying them all day to make a buck and avoid the traditional head clamp.

[pa38112]

Whatever you get, I highly recommend you get them with LEMO plugs. It is so much nicer to have them powered from the panel VS changing batteries.