First, a quick introduction. My name is Nick and I live in Orange County, CA (Tustin), my dad (JakeLewis22 on this forum) recently began his assembly on an RV-7. Shortly thereafter I began my private pilot training out of SNA and am getting to the point where I'd like to get my own headset and not have to use a loaner from my instructor. I'm going to be turning 23 in a couple weeks and my girlfriend said she would like to get one for me (or at least split the cost).
I have looked a bit into the Bose X, which I understand is a community favorite, but the price is a little too steep. The other alternatives that have caught my attention are the Pilot USA PA-1779T and the LightSpeed 20XLc Headset. I understand the LightSpeed Zulu is up on par with the Bose for a couple hundred less but I would like to try and stay in the $450 realm.
I guess what I am asking is if anyone has any experience with either of these headsets, or any other ANR headsets in that price range, along with pros and cons. I would greatly appreciate any advice you might have. Thank you in advance and I look forward to meeting some of you at the upcoming Chino Airshow!
I have looked a bit into the Bose X, which I understand is a community favorite, but the price is a little too steep. The other alternatives that have caught my attention are the Pilot USA PA-1779T and the LightSpeed 20XLc Headset. I understand the LightSpeed Zulu is up on par with the Bose for a couple hundred less but I would like to try and stay in the $450 realm.
I guess what I am asking is if anyone has any experience with either of these headsets, or any other ANR headsets in that price range, along with pros and cons. I would greatly appreciate any advice you might have. Thank you in advance and I look forward to meeting some of you at the upcoming Chino Airshow!
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