Try a few different models but go for ATC intelligibility and comfort, in
that order If your hearing is crisp (you're young and haven't blasted your
ears with rock n' roll), many headsets will do, and comfort will reign
supreme. If your hearing is not good, the higher-end headsets need a listen
because (ostensibly) they have higher quality drivers in the cups and ATC
will be clearer. Shop for headsets like you would shop for a pair of
quality hi-fi speakers. Go for the sound, not the shill, no matter what
color.

BTW, I had a pair of inexpensive sets converted to ANR. Bad move; they
sounded like crap. They sounded better before and after, when I had them
"un-converted".




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Hello everyone.

I have been flying with a regular headphone (passive noise reduction)
and have been considering buying an ANR headphone as soon as I get my
private license.

I would like to ask what types of tips people who have used them have
and also whether I will really have to spend $500+ for a headset. I
know the Bose costs $995 and that is out of my range. I saw a GCA (Gulf
Coast Avionics) ANR for about $250. Has anyone tried these? Are they
good or will I be better off with some other one?

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Alex Vasconcelos