Well, top dollar will get you a top performer - the Bose. They are good
or perhaps the best if AMUs aren't a concern.

Realistically, as a new PPL, non-owner, the sightseeing and short cross
countries do not require the best. There are a lot of very good units
that work very well in terms of noise performance and comfort. The
advice about trying a few and buying what seems to work well for you is
great advice. It's hard to go wrong if you do that.

If you own an aircraft, especially a slow one, do long cross countries,
listen to music when not IFR, and otherwise live a flying lifestyle,
spending more AMUs for the Bose may make sense.

Sincerely,
Owner of 6 headsets from 3 manufacturers for our 2+ all-the-
shoes-she-needs Maule

wrote:
Hi folks - I'm new to the group - I have my ppl checkride in a couple
of weeks, and when I have it done I'll probably do mostly short
sightseeing and medium cross-country flights.

I'd love some advice on what headset to buy. Everybody always says
"it's a personal thing" but that obviously doesn't really give me much
indication of what I should consider.

I'm not looking to pay top dollar but I'm willing to spend the money to
get something good and comfortable - I don't just want an entry-level
headset that I'll want to replace before long.

What do you recommend? What are the main features I should be looking
for? Which manufacturers have the best reputations? Any specific model
recommendations?

Thanks, I appreciate it,

Tom