how to make my headset comfy!

fermeh · February 18th, 2008, 19:36

i have a flightcom 4dlx headset. the only reason i purchased it was cauz it was inexpensive. My question: is there any way to prevent the bothersome ache that develops on the top of my head cauz of the cushion???.. i think its called a hot spot? any quick fixes apart from me shiftin my headset every 5 mins while in flight?

someday i'll get myself a good DC headset. worn those a couple of times.. and maaan!.. those things are soo comfy! gotta get those gel ear seals for my flightcom headset too... ears heat up pretty quickly!.. damn.. need to save up!..

bLizZuE · February 18th, 2008, 19:52

The bose is expensive, but what is my comfort worth? Priceless.

E6BAV8R · February 18th, 2008, 20:01

You'll find something wrong with a good majority of the cheap headsets. Like you mentioned a lot of my students complain about the headache deal after wearing their 'cheap' headset after a lesson.

I highly recommend a good ANR headset. You can't get your hearing back.

grnclvrs · February 18th, 2008, 21:07

See if oregon aero has a kit for your headset. They have wider cushions that distribute the weight over the whole head and make the headset more comfortable.

MQAAord · February 18th, 2008, 22:19

My dad has a cheap pair of Softcomms that I refuse to wear. I go headsetless before I will wear those.

He'd worn cheap headsets until I loaned him my DCH10-13.4s when his cheap pair broke. This was 2 years ago and I still haven't gotten them back!.

Last time I flew with him (last summer) he "let" me wear my headset and as he handed it over he says, "that's a damn nice headset". I laughed and said "yup". I let him keep it, for now

When I'm ready to get back into it I'll buy him his own set.

I guess you get what you pay for. Save up, a few bucks at a time if you have to, and get a decent set.

fermeh · February 19th, 2008, 00:24

yea.. i think ill do jst that.. i shd be gettin some money pretty soon. im thnkin abt a new DC head set.. or atleast an upgrade for the ear seals and head cushions.

is there some sort of min employment history required for a line service job at an airport??? ive got a couple of years work experience.

thanks guys.

JDMcFly · February 19th, 2008, 00:26

I'd go with a new headset as others said.. Only way to make it comfy.

I'm still on the hunt for a headset. 'Rentals' are pretty crap, though I think someone a higher numbered av-comm made it into the mix and it is infinitely more comfortable than the others.

Still gotta find a place I can try some on before I bank.

February 18th, 2008, 19:36	#1
fermeh Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vero Beach,FL Posts: 41	how to make my headset comfy! i have a flightcom 4dlx headset. the only reason i purchased it was cauz it was inexpensive. My question: is there any way to prevent the bothersome ache that develops on the top of my head cauz of the cushion???.. i think its called a hot spot? any quick fixes apart from me shiftin my headset every 5 mins while in flight? someday i'll get myself a good DC headset. worn those a couple of times.. and maaan!.. those things are soo comfy! gotta get those gel ear seals for my flightcom headset too... ears heat up pretty quickly!.. damn.. need to save up!..

February 18th, 2008, 19:52	#2
bLizZuE Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 1,151	Re: how to make my headset comfy! The bose is expensive, but what is my comfort worth? Priceless. __________________ \| website \| CFI \| CFII \| MEI \| 141 Check Instructor \| AOPA Mentor Pilot

February 18th, 2008, 20:01	#3
E6BAV8R Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 790	Re: how to make my headset comfy! You'll find something wrong with a good majority of the cheap headsets. Like you mentioned a lot of my students complain about the headache deal after wearing their 'cheap' headset after a lesson. I highly recommend a good ANR headset. You can't get your hearing back.

February 18th, 2008, 21:07	#4
grnclvrs Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: LAS Posts: 99	Re: how to make my headset comfy! See if oregon aero has a kit for your headset. They have wider cushions that distribute the weight over the whole head and make the headset more comfortable.

February 18th, 2008, 22:19	#5
MQAAord Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Looney Bin Posts: 9,042	Re: how to make my headset comfy! My dad has a cheap pair of Softcomms that I refuse to wear. I go headsetless before I will wear those. He'd worn cheap headsets until I loaned him my DCH10-13.4s when his cheap pair broke. This was 2 years ago and I still haven't gotten them back!. Last time I flew with him (last summer) he "let" me wear my headset and as he handed it over he says, "that's a damn nice headset". I laughed and said "yup". I let him keep it, for now When I'm ready to get back into it I'll buy him his own set. I guess you get what you pay for. Save up, a few bucks at a time if you have to, and get a decent set. __________________ PPL SEL 100-ish hours TT Former American Airlines F/A (12 months) Former Simmons/Eagle F/A (6 years) Former Eagle ground school instructor (1 year) Former Eagle IOE instructor (3 years)

February 19th, 2008, 00:24	#6
fermeh Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vero Beach,FL Posts: 41	Re: how to make my headset comfy! yea.. i think ill do jst that.. i shd be gettin some money pretty soon. im thnkin abt a new DC head set.. or atleast an upgrade for the ear seals and head cushions. is there some sort of min employment history required for a line service job at an airport??? ive got a couple of years work experience. thanks guys.

February 19th, 2008, 00:26	#7
JDMcFly Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New York Posts: 1,664	Re: how to make my headset comfy! I'd go with a new headset as others said.. Only way to make it comfy. I'm still on the hunt for a headset. 'Rentals' are pretty crap, though I think someone a higher numbered av-comm made it into the mix and it is infinitely more comfortable than the others. Still gotta find a place I can try some on before I bank.

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