Headsets

airplanerik · February 13th, 2005, 02:12

I am assuming that UND supplies headsets for the students. What type of headsets are they? Are they junk? Do students typically use their own headsets? If so, is there a certain headset that someone can recommend to me? I know that you should really try them on and check them out, but I am just curious if there is a certain headset or brand that everybody likes/uses that is superior to the others. Is it better to get a standard/functional one, or is it just better to fork out the money and get a good quality one? What do you guys think of the noise cancelling ones?

AngelFuree · February 13th, 2005, 05:22

Well.... UND does have a store at the airport where you can buy headsets, but they're a lot more expensive there than buying them elsewhere.

I bought the Lightspeed 20XLc headsets. I really like the ANR (noise cancelling), and can't see how you could possibly fly without it.

The headsets I've seen at the airport bookstore are some AVComms, and some David Clarks—I believe the 13.4s...

AngelFuree · February 13th, 2005, 05:22

Well.... UND does have a store at the airport where you can buy headsets, but they're a lot more expensive there than buying them elsewhere.

I bought the Lightspeed 20XLc headset. I really like the ANR (noise cancelling), and can't see how you could possibly fly without it.

The headsets I've seen at the airport bookstore are some AVComms, and some David Clarks—I believe the 13.4s...

AngelFuree · February 13th, 2005, 05:22

Well.... UND does have a store at the airport where you can buy headsets, but they're a lot more expensive there than buying them elsewhere.

I bought the Lightspeed 20XLc headset. I really like the ANR (noise cancelling), and can't see how you could possibly fly without it.

The headsets I've seen at the airport bookstore are some AVComms, and some David Clarks—I believe the 13.4s...

SteveC · February 13th, 2005, 09:33

whoa.......deja vu!

CAFFEINE · February 13th, 2005, 09:33

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I am assuming that UND supplies headsets for the students. What type of headsets are they? Are they junk? Do students typically use their own headsets? If so, is there a certain headset that someone can recommend to me? I know that you should really try them on and check them out, but I am just curious if there is a certain headset or brand that everybody likes/uses that is superior to the others. Is it better to get a standard/functional one, or is it just better to fork out the money and get a good quality one? What do you guys think of the noise cancelling ones?

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UND doesn't supply headsets to students. I would go to a local FBO and try some different headsets on and find which ones feel the best to you. I mean you're gonna be wearing the headset for years to come, might as well find one that is comfortable. This is what I did and I'm glad I did so. I almost bought some DC's on the internet, but went to and FBO, tried them on and they felt like a vise on my head. I bought a Lightspeed Twenty 3G and love the ANR. Well worth the moeny, IMHO.

montanapilot · February 13th, 2005, 17:39

do a search on JC about headsets, there are tons of threads.

my recommendation is to get an ANR one.

CaptainChris87 · February 18th, 2005, 00:09

http://www.marvgolden.com/headsets/pa1779.htm

I found out about these from Ed, seems real good,it is light and lasts for quite some time. and its not as expensive as Boses or DC's.

SmitteyB · February 18th, 2005, 13:27

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I am assuming that UND supplies headsets for the students.

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What in the world would give you that impression?

SteveC · February 18th, 2005, 13:35

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I am assuming that UND supplies headsets for the students.

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What in the world would give you that impression?

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Maybe it seems like a silly assumption, but how would he know differently? Don't forget that we were newbies once, too.

SmitteyB · February 18th, 2005, 13:40

True. But my CFI is a UND grad, so I hear about them all the time, so...

February 18th, 2005, 18:28

They used to have three pairs of headsets per plane back in the day. They learned their lesson when people started jacking them though.

JaceTheAce · February 23rd, 2005, 15:28

Do NOT go to UND's supply store. And try to avoid having to purchase your supplies there at all costs. They are way over priced. Just go over to GFK Flight Support and get 10% off if you show them your UND Badge... that goes for David Clark Headseats which I think are only $280 as opposed to $295 elsewere. Or just go to Sporty's or Marv Golden and purchase your headset through them.

CRJDriver · February 23rd, 2005, 15:58

Go on Ebay and get one! I got a brand new headset with a flight bag for around $200-$250.

montanapilot · February 23rd, 2005, 21:28

if you get a passive get a DC.

you can pick up a 10-80 or 10-40 on ebay for around 100 dollars. spend 20 bucks for undercut gel ear seals and its pretty much the same as a 10-13.4 for way cheaper.

February 13th, 2005, 02:12	#1
airplanerik Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: California Posts: 628	Headsets I am assuming that UND supplies headsets for the students. What type of headsets are they? Are they junk? Do students typically use their own headsets? If so, is there a certain headset that someone can recommend to me? I know that you should really try them on and check them out, but I am just curious if there is a certain headset or brand that everybody likes/uses that is superior to the others. Is it better to get a standard/functional one, or is it just better to fork out the money and get a good quality one? What do you guys think of the noise cancelling ones?

February 13th, 2005, 05:22	#2
AngelFuree Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: G-Forks, ND/ NYC Posts: 3,372	Re: Headsets Well.... UND does have a store at the airport where you can buy headsets, but they're a lot more expensive there than buying them elsewhere. I bought the Lightspeed 20XLc headsets. I really like the ANR (noise cancelling), and can't see how you could possibly fly without it. The headsets I've seen at the airport bookstore are some AVComms, and some David Clarks—I believe the 13.4s...

February 13th, 2005, 05:22	#3
AngelFuree Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: G-Forks, ND/ NYC Posts: 3,372	Re: Headsets Well.... UND does have a store at the airport where you can buy headsets, but they're a lot more expensive there than buying them elsewhere. I bought the Lightspeed 20XLc headset. I really like the ANR (noise cancelling), and can't see how you could possibly fly without it. The headsets I've seen at the airport bookstore are some AVComms, and some David Clarks—I believe the 13.4s...

February 13th, 2005, 05:22	#4
AngelFuree Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: G-Forks, ND/ NYC Posts: 3,372	Re: Headsets Well.... UND does have a store at the airport where you can buy headsets, but they're a lot more expensive there than buying them elsewhere. I bought the Lightspeed 20XLc headset. I really like the ANR (noise cancelling), and can't see how you could possibly fly without it. The headsets I've seen at the airport bookstore are some AVComms, and some David Clarks—I believe the 13.4s...

February 13th, 2005, 09:33	#5
SteveC Ameliorator Join Date: May 2003 Location: GRR Posts: 8,868	Re: Headsets whoa.......deja vu!

February 13th, 2005, 09:33	#6
CAFFEINE Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario, CA Posts: 664	Re: Headsets [ QUOTE ] I am assuming that UND supplies headsets for the students. What type of headsets are they? Are they junk? Do students typically use their own headsets? If so, is there a certain headset that someone can recommend to me? I know that you should really try them on and check them out, but I am just curious if there is a certain headset or brand that everybody likes/uses that is superior to the others. Is it better to get a standard/functional one, or is it just better to fork out the money and get a good quality one? What do you guys think of the noise cancelling ones? [/ QUOTE ] UND doesn't supply headsets to students. I would go to a local FBO and try some different headsets on and find which ones feel the best to you. I mean you're gonna be wearing the headset for years to come, might as well find one that is comfortable. This is what I did and I'm glad I did so. I almost bought some DC's on the internet, but went to and FBO, tried them on and they felt like a vise on my head. I bought a Lightspeed Twenty 3G and love the ANR. Well worth the moeny, IMHO.

February 13th, 2005, 17:39	#7
montanapilot Old Skool Join Date: May 2003 Location: Portland, Orygun Posts: 1,643	Re: Headsets do a search on JC about headsets, there are tons of threads. my recommendation is to get an ANR one.

February 18th, 2005, 00:09	#8
CaptainChris87 Old Skool Join Date: May 2004 Location: O.C. Posts: 1,784	Re: Headsets http://www.marvgolden.com/headsets/pa1779.htm I found out about these from Ed, seems real good,it is light and lasts for quite some time. and its not as expensive as Boses or DC's.

February 18th, 2005, 13:27	#9
SmitteyB Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 1,991	Re: Headsets [ QUOTE ] I am assuming that UND supplies headsets for the students. [/ QUOTE ] What in the world would give you that impression?

February 18th, 2005, 13:35	#10
SteveC Ameliorator Join Date: May 2003 Location: GRR Posts: 8,868	Re: Headsets [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I am assuming that UND supplies headsets for the students. [/ QUOTE ] What in the world would give you that impression? [/ QUOTE ] Maybe it seems like a silly assumption, but how would he know differently? Don't forget that we were newbies once, too.

February 18th, 2005, 13:40	#11
SmitteyB Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 1,991	Re: Headsets True. But my CFI is a UND grad, so I hear about them all the time, so...

February 18th, 2005, 18:28	#12
Lurker Posts: n/a	Re: Headsets They used to have three pairs of headsets per plane back in the day. They learned their lesson when people started jacking them though.

February 23rd, 2005, 15:28	#13
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 7,624	Re: Headsets Do NOT go to UND's supply store. And try to avoid having to purchase your supplies there at all costs. They are way over priced. Just go over to GFK Flight Support and get 10% off if you show them your UND Badge... that goes for David Clark Headseats which I think are only $280 as opposed to $295 elsewere. Or just go to Sporty's or Marv Golden and purchase your headset through them.

February 23rd, 2005, 15:58	#14
CRJDriver Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CVG Posts: 1,101	Re: Headsets Go on Ebay and get one! I got a brand new headset with a flight bag for around $200-$250.

February 23rd, 2005, 21:28	#15
montanapilot Old Skool Join Date: May 2003 Location: Portland, Orygun Posts: 1,643	Re: Headsets if you get a passive get a DC. you can pick up a 10-80 or 10-40 on ebay for around 100 dollars. spend 20 bucks for undercut gel ear seals and its pretty much the same as a 10-13.4 for way cheaper.

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