ANR headset suggestions

[McFly]

I am looking to buy an ANR headset. My only experience with ANR headsets are my old and cranky Lightspeed 15XL and a new pair of Lightspeed 30G that I borrowed for a recent trip. Both of these headsets occasionally produce a thumping sound. I assume that the ANR is out of sync somehow. Do all ANR headsets have this issue?

On to my main question, I am looking for some traditional (non halo) ANR headsets that work well in the noisy RV and preferably without the thumping. I know everybody loves the Bose X units but they are too pricey for me. Any OSH deals, manufacturers reconditioned units ,suggestions? Thanks

[jcoloccia]

Originally Posted by McFly

I am looking to buy an ANR headset. My only experience with ANR headsets are my old and cranky Lightspeed 15XL and a new pair of Lightspeed 30G that I borrowed for a recent trip. Both of these headsets occasionally produce a thumping sound. I assume that the ANR is out of sync somehow. Do all ANR headsets have this issue?

On to my main question, I am looking for some traditional (non halo) ANR headsets that work well in the noisy RV and preferably without the thumping. I know everybody loves the Bose X units but they are too pricey for me. Any OSH deals, manufacturers reconditioned units ,suggestions? Thanks

Just my opinion, but here goes...

You can buy a used Bose and save some bucks. They're by far the most comfortable headset and they're quiet. Ellen and I finally caved in a bought a pair. They're expensive but they're worth every penny when you have them on for hours a day (we use them at work and really do have them on our heads for 5 or 6 hours at a time....NO SWEAT).

I also have a set of David Clark H10-13X. They're my second favorite in terms of comfort. They're heavy but they fit my head very well and are very comfortable. Personally, I always found the Lightspeeds uncomfortable (they give me a headache) but I'm in the minority there....most seem to like them. The David Clarks are a lot cheaper than the Bose but a little more than the Lightspeeds.

I tried the new David Clark model (that carbon fiber thing) and found it to be incredibly uncomfortable.

re: the thumping. It might be coming from a poor seal between the headset and your ear. My Bose seem pretty immune to this. My David Clarks require a good seal for the best performance but don't thump.

I'm surprised you don't like the Lightspeeds. Ellen and I thought we were the only ones. All three of must have 3 sigma headshapes, or something!

[prkaye]

I recently bought two EM-1 headsets from Headsets Inc. I wrote a review in a post a few weeks back. Generally very happy, and can't beat them for the price, IMO. As well as good active, they have great passive (similar to a DC fit). However this means they do clamp harder than the Lightspeeds and other ANR sets.

[brian]

You might want to consider one of the non-ANR models, such as the ones made by Clarity Aloft. If you're going to OSH, be sure to chek out Clarity Aloft. On a recent thread on this list or Matronics, many people felt, as I do, that the in-the-ear ones attenuated better than the best ANR ones. And my Clarity Aloft are so light, I forget I even have them on. CA has great customer service, too.
brian

[brian]

Clarity Aloft usually has show specials at OSH, too

[hawker]

I have 2 used Telex anr 500 headsets w/battery packs for sale, $450 for both

[robertahegy]

Spend the money and buy the Bose. If you're still wiring up, get the single wire panel powered ones and forget the batteries. I absolutely love our Bose headsets. Three and a half trouble free years of comfort and quiet and not one penny spent on batteries.

Roberta

[billnaz]

Please don't write off in the ear type phones. I will never wear over the ear types again. The comfort is incomparable, no batts required, you can wear your hat, I could go on and on....

[Norman CYYJ]

I think the Bose headsets are the best for ANR type of operation. My only complaint about them is that if you loose power to them then you are worse of having them on your head then using nothing at all.The noise levels seem to be worse. My opinion only.

[skyfrog]

Originally Posted by McFly

Both of these headsets occasionally produce a thumping sound.

Could that thumping be the local radar? I ran into that problem with my LightSpeed headset and my instructor pointed out the radar dish. The thump was the radar output passing our position.

LightSpeed is great on customer service. I wish I could afford a Bose, but I can't, so I say LightSpeed.

John Edwards
RV-9A - Empennage
N5806L-KCOI