need to get rid of my lightspeed 30 3g

E_Dawg · September 30th, 2006, 04:18

Bought them in May 06. I didn't want to part with them so soon, I've changed jobs and I need something else. They have about 150hrs use on them and work great. PM me if interested. I paid $580 for them new... I'm thinking of something in the 4 hunny range; make me an offer! Comes with carrying case.

*link removed*

Ian J · September 30th, 2006, 09:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by E_Dawg

Bought them in May 06. I didn't want to part with them so soon, I've changed jobs and I need something else. They have about 150hrs use on them and work great. PM me if interested. I paid $580 for them new... I'm thinking of something in the 4 hunny range; make me an offer! Comes with carrying case.

*link removed*

PMed

SteveC · September 30th, 2006, 10:44

[o.t.]

What are you getting instead?

[/o.t.]

E_Dawg · September 30th, 2006, 15:54

Was thinking of a sennheiser 25. Since I'm going to a quieter cockpit I just don't need the princess leigh earmuffs filling up my flight bag anymore!

(trying to find some ebay deals on it)

SteveC · September 30th, 2006, 16:08

I bought some factory refurbished from CMW Aviation Supplies and the owner Warren (Delp) really treated me well.

edit to add: Looks like the current price on the HMEC-25KA is $379.95 after discounts.

jonnyb · September 30th, 2006, 19:09

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Originally Posted by E_Dawg

Was thinking of a sennheiser 25. Since I'm going to a quieter cockpit I just don't need the princess leigh earmuffs filling up my flight bag anymore!

(trying to find some ebay deals on it)

Hi Ed,

I recommend the Telex Airman 750 or 850 for ANR.
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Those Sennheisers are still pretty bulky. What new job? Skywest?

E_Dawg · September 30th, 2006, 23:00

Yeah, I decided to be a regional puke.

Thanks for the headset advice to the both of you!

jonnyb · September 30th, 2006, 23:27

Man! My FO is leaving by the end of the year.

E_Dawg · October 1st, 2006, 00:46

Ohh really?

jtrain609 · October 1st, 2006, 02:07

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Originally Posted by jonnyb

Man! My FO is leaving by the end of the year.

Hey Sean you know I'm in socal now, right?

jonnyb · October 1st, 2006, 02:37

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Originally Posted by jtrain609

Hey Sean you know I'm in socal now, right?

Yeah, <edit> doin' what Ed was (is?) doin' right?

SteveC · October 1st, 2006, 10:32

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Originally Posted by jonnyb

Hi Ed,

I recommend the Telex Airman 750 or 850 for ANR.
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Those Sennheisers are still pretty bulky. What new job? Skywest?

I agree that the 25's are in-between on size, and are bigger than I wanted as well. Some like them and some don't. I ended up getting the HMEC-45KA's, and they are much smaller and lighter, similar to the 850. Features that I like is the dual head band instead of single (sits on my head better), larger ear pads are more comfortable than the Telex, and it is battery powered ANR instead of having to have a hot mic to power the ANR. I bought a set of padded ear cups that I can add to the 45 (looks similar to the 25 cup), but haven't used them yet. The factory info says 80 hours operation on 2 AA batteries, and I would bet that is accurate, or maybe even conservative. They last a looooong time.

I really like the 45 and you can get a refurbished set from CMW at right around $350, with a 2 year factory warranty. Great price considering the factory lists them at $789.

<edit to add>
Just found a private website with lots of headsets reviewed by airline pilots. Not much feedback from corporate or RJ guys that I could see, but lots of pretty good information there. Noticed that the Sennheiser 25's go through batteries much quicker than the 45's. Plenty of good comments on the 850's as well.

jtrain609 · October 2nd, 2006, 12:35

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Originally Posted by jonnyb

Yeah, <edit> doin' what Ed was (is?) doin' right?

Yup Steve, same job.

Sean we're gonna get a SoCal get together here in the next month or three I imagine, we gotta get you over for it!

jonnyb · October 2nd, 2006, 20:16

I'm game and will look forward to it. The drive out to BUR or VNY is pretty much impossible traffic-wise for me so I hope it'll be more out this way (SNA) or LGB area.

Jason · October 3rd, 2006, 09:09

I've used both the HMEC 25KAs and the Telex 850's - the winner hands down is the Telex!! Don't even think about the -25KAs...if for no other reason than the battery usage. The Telex 850's don't require a power source - they use power from the intercom - just plug them in and go. You don't even have to have the intecom 'hot' - as long as they're plugged in they're powered. The HMEC's I used were back in the 2000 time frame so maybe they've gotten better but the battery usage was unreal. It seems like we were replacing the batteries every 3rd flight or so. We had King Airs and a Starship(quieter like a jet) and if the batteries ran out during the flight the HMECs were HORRIBLE...it was actually better to take them off than to try and use them without the ANR in the turboprops.

Jason

SteveC · October 3rd, 2006, 22:04

I tried both the 25's and the 45's, and went with the 45's hands down. I like the open ear design on the 45's and my battery usage was easily 80+ hours instead of 20- with the 25's.

Bigey · December 30th, 2006, 00:48

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Originally Posted by jonnyb

I'm game and will look forward to it. The drive out to BUR or VNY is pretty much impossible traffic-wise for me so I hope it'll be more out this way (SNA) or LGB area.

Just bumping so you know, it seems we're gonna push for a mini get together.

jonnyb · January 1st, 2007, 23:39

Right on, I just might be around.

September 30th, 2006, 04:18	#1
E_Dawg Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: chicago Posts: 4,329	need to get rid of my lightspeed 30 3g Bought them in May 06. I didn't want to part with them so soon, I've changed jobs and I need something else. They have about 150hrs use on them and work great. PM me if interested. I paid $580 for them new... I'm thinking of something in the 4 hunny range; make me an offer! Comes with carrying case. link removed __________________ Yeah, I just stare at my desk; but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch, too. I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. Last edited by Doug Taylor; July 7th, 2007 at 12:16.

September 30th, 2006, 10:44	#3
SteveC Ameliorator Join Date: May 2003 Location: GRR Posts: 8,862	Re: need to get rid of my lightspeed 30 3g [o.t.] What are you getting instead? [/o.t.] __________________ . If life gives you lemons, throw 'em into a quart of vodka. ~Red Green

September 30th, 2006, 15:54	#4
E_Dawg Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: chicago Posts: 4,329	Re: need to get rid of my lightspeed 30 3g Was thinking of a sennheiser 25. Since I'm going to a quieter cockpit I just don't need the princess leigh earmuffs filling up my flight bag anymore! (trying to find some ebay deals on it) __________________ Yeah, I just stare at my desk; but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch, too. I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work.

September 30th, 2006, 16:08	#5
SteveC Ameliorator Join Date: May 2003 Location: GRR Posts: 8,862	Re: need to get rid of my lightspeed 30 3g I bought some factory refurbished from CMW Aviation Supplies and the owner Warren (Delp) really treated me well. edit to add: Looks like the current price on the HMEC-25KA is $379.95 after discounts. __________________ . If life gives you lemons, throw 'em into a quart of vodka. ~Red Green

September 30th, 2006, 23:00	#7
E_Dawg Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: chicago Posts: 4,329	Re: need to get rid of my lightspeed 30 3g Yeah, I decided to be a regional puke. Thanks for the headset advice to the both of you! __________________ Yeah, I just stare at my desk; but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch, too. I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work.

September 30th, 2006, 23:27	#8
jonnyb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: So. California Posts: 1,304	Re: need to get rid of my lightspeed 30 3g Man! My FO is leaving by the end of the year. __________________ ___________________________________ Some not so UPDATED pics.... http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/saflysgood/

October 1st, 2006, 00:46	#9
E_Dawg Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: chicago Posts: 4,329	Re: need to get rid of my lightspeed 30 3g Ohh really? __________________ Yeah, I just stare at my desk; but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch, too. I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work.

October 2nd, 2006, 20:16	#14
jonnyb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: So. California Posts: 1,304	Re: need to get rid of my lightspeed 30 3g I'm game and will look forward to it. The drive out to BUR or VNY is pretty much impossible traffic-wise for me so I hope it'll be more out this way (SNA) or LGB area. __________________ ___________________________________ Some not so UPDATED pics.... http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/saflysgood/

October 3rd, 2006, 09:09	#15
Jason Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,027	Re: need to get rid of my lightspeed 30 3g I've used both the HMEC 25KAs and the Telex 850's - the winner hands down is the Telex!! Don't even think about the -25KAs...if for no other reason than the battery usage. The Telex 850's don't require a power source - they use power from the intercom - just plug them in and go. You don't even have to have the intecom 'hot' - as long as they're plugged in they're powered. The HMEC's I used were back in the 2000 time frame so maybe they've gotten better but the battery usage was unreal. It seems like we were replacing the batteries every 3rd flight or so. We had King Airs and a Starship(quieter like a jet) and if the batteries ran out during the flight the HMECs were HORRIBLE...it was actually better to take them off than to try and use them without the ANR in the turboprops. Jason __________________ ...till we meet again on the high seas...ARRRRGGGGHHHHH

October 3rd, 2006, 22:04	#16
SteveC Ameliorator Join Date: May 2003 Location: GRR Posts: 8,862	Re: need to get rid of my lightspeed 30 3g I tried both the 25's and the 45's, and went with the 45's hands down. I like the open ear design on the 45's and my battery usage was easily 80+ hours instead of 20- with the 25's. __________________ . If life gives you lemons, throw 'em into a quart of vodka. ~Red Green

January 1st, 2007, 23:39	#18
jonnyb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: So. California Posts: 1,304	Re: need to get rid of my lightspeed 30 3g Right on, I just might be around. __________________ ___________________________________ Some not so UPDATED pics.... http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/saflysgood/

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