Best Low Cost ANR Headset? Looking for...

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...2...for passengers. I want Active Noise, but don't need to spend over $1000K with Bose again.

Any good alternatives out there at a much lower price point ($200 - $300)? Anyone have 1 or 2 to sell?
 
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The Flightcom Denali might fit the bill for you. They are only $400 and are very nice for the money. I ordered a pair to try them and liked them so much I ordered a second pair. They are very comfortable, light weight and come in a nice case. You can get the non-ANR version for $300, which is in the price range you listed, but the ANR option drives them up to $400.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/denalid50anr.php
 
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VW, looks like I'm in the same boat as you, now that I have my ticket and all I'll be looking to actually take people up and they'll need headsets. MoneymoneymoneyMONEY!
 
Get a couple of nice used Bose X. They're fantastic. Re-cover the ear seals if you have to and it will be as new.
 
Check pigpen racing on this board, he has Dave Clark's and I recommend his products.
 
AggieMike88 said:
Yeah... Shane's been conspicuously absent from the board....
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Yes I'd imagine he's been laying low because the holiday rush has left his shelfs empty! I called for a custom headset and he was all sold out! Not a bad problem to have but I was Looking forward to a cool custom headset.

Had to buy the zulu 2's -_-
 
I have ANR-converted DCs, using the Headsets, Inc. system, and they work supremely well.

The same company sells DRE branded headsets, essentially the same functional elements but in a factory-built headset.

Their 6001T is $399.00, and a good value.

http://www.drecommunications.com/
 
I have been using the Headsets Inc. ANR kit in a 15 YO set of Softcomms for about 6 years. Installed the power adapter in my panel. Work just as well as the wife's Bose and much more comfortable.

$169 if you install yourself.
 
I have a pair of V-1's from Tina's pilot shop that I got as a second pair. And for 280 dollars they're not bad. The ANR works quite well, not super tight on my head. Works great for a passenger headset.
 
simtech said:
My buddy has theses and loves them.

http://www.flyfaro.com/aviation-headset/faro-aviation-g2-anr-pilot-headset.html
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Gulf Coast avionics sells that exact same headset for almost half the price. Apparently it's just a generic Chinese headset that different companies have put their brand on.

https://www.gulfcoastavionics.com/products/3583-gca-anr.aspx

I used it for all of my training, though now it's been downgraded to passenger headset. But it still works great.
 
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I've been flying with Softcomm for over 10 years. My C-90s are no longer listed, but take a look at their current offerings.
 
AggieMike88 said:
Yeah... Shane's been conspicuously absent from the board....
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Shane is in the PNW area for a few days. But I was going to stick my 2 cents in anyways. As always you can check us out on our site
at http://www.thesquawkshoppe.com and check out all the different designs for our ANR Arcus Models.

We still have free shipping until Dec 31 when you use promo code: SLEIGHRIDE on checkout.

Paul
 
e.pie said:
Gulf Coast avionics sells that exact same headset for almost half the price. Apparently it's just a generic Chinese headset that different companies have put their brand on.



https://www.gulfcoastavionics.com/products/3583-gca-anr.aspx



I used it for all of my training, though now it's been downgraded to passenger headset. But it still works great.
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I second the GCA headset and not just because I passed their shop at Lakeland today :) I trained with these and they compare with the best for ANR. A screw fell off and the earmuffs should be traded out for the Gel kind but it has served me well for 2 years.
 
Jim_CAK said:
Interesting. Did you ever use the cell phone interface?
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I did, it's only for music. It doesn't sound as good with music as my Sennheiser S1, but that's kind of expected.
 
e.pie said:
I did, it's only for music. It doesn't sound as good with music as my Sennheiser S1, but that's kind of expected.
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Thanks. The web page lists music input and cell phone interface as two separate features. I was hoping to use my cell phone thru the headset.
I went ahead and ordered a set through their amazon store. Shipping was a few $ less through amazon vs. directly through their web site.
 
I have a pair of Peltor Cirrus aviation headsets for sale. They are in very good condition, I got them at a estate sale and am not a pilot so I have no need for them. I am asking for $100.00, I have a posting in the classifieds
 
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