I would be quickly remembering RPM and trim settings. Coming in a little too fast I wouldn't see as being a huge issue (you can always do a go around), there's also the thought of the 500 fpm decent when on glide slope approach to things. I guess I need to do some self evaluating in this...
I just sprung the extra and got a refurbished Bose Aviation X. I don't regret it for one second. I did my PPL from 0 to Certificate in two months so I was flying 3 days a week and several times twice a day. The nice headset kept me comfortable even when my back and butt were tired (DV-20's...