arun@ihuxq.UUCP (Arun Medhekar) (02/10/84)
I'm interested in buying an aviation headset and would like some recommendations on the same. Specific model information, also some information about different styles. Some people have said they prefer the "open" style for comfort, although there is not very much noise attention with these.
marcum@rhino.UUCP (Alan M. Marcum) (02/17/84)
I have used both a Telex 950 and a David Clark set (don't recall the model; a fairly popular one). I have not used a completely open set. The Telex 950 is quite a bit more comfortable for me, though it's noise attenuating abilities are less than the David Clarks. If I'll be flying in a vrey noisy plane for a long time, I'll wear some EAR Plugs in addition to the Telex. My own opinion: some form of noise attenuation in a light aircraft is essential if you value your hearing. You might not notice it for a while, but it starts to go -- high frequency first, then proceeding down the spectrum. The Telex didn't seem to sacrifice much attenuation, but did provide noticeably more comfort. Again, when attenuation is more critical, I add the EARs. Alan M. Marcum Fortune Systems, Dearborn, Michigan ...!hplabs!hpda!fortune!rhino!marcum