737 headset

Discuss topics relating to Westjet.

Moderators: sky's the limit, sepia, Sulako, lilfssister, North Shore, I WAS Birddog

Post Reply
IflyaSewerpipe
Rank 2
Rank 2
Posts: 64
Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:28 pm

737 headset

Post by IflyaSewerpipe »

I need a noise cancelling headset. The telex 750 isn't cutting it for me on this machine. What are you guys/gals on the 737 using?
---------- ADS -----------
 
Go Guns
Rank 8
Rank 8
Posts: 967
Joined: Mon Feb 16, 2004 6:22 pm
Location: on my way

Re: 737 headset

Post by Go Guns »

I have the predecessor to this Sennheiser and I love it.

http://en-ca.sennheiser.com/aviation-he ... ed-hmec-26

I would consider the new D/C as well. I've flown with some guys that have them, they look nice.

http://www.davidclark.com/Store/Product ... uctID=1028
---------- ADS -----------
 
Donald
Rank 10
Rank 10
Posts: 2368
Joined: Mon Feb 16, 2004 8:34 am
Location: Canada

Re: 737 headset

Post by Donald »

Telex 850, doesn't use batteries which is a huge plus in my book.
---------- ADS -----------
 
ahramin
Rank Moderator
Rank Moderator
Posts: 6309
Joined: Tue Feb 17, 2004 5:21 pm
Location: Vancouver

Re: 737 headset

Post by ahramin »

Telex Ascend.
---------- ADS -----------
 
J31
Rank (9)
Rank (9)
Posts: 1233
Joined: Thu Feb 26, 2004 7:21 am

Re: 737 headset

Post by J31 »

I used a Telex 750 for over 12 years and 8000 hours in the Boeing 737 2/3/4/5/6/7/800 and it was great. So I upgraded to the Telex 850 but was very disappointed in it. The audio reception was so "muffled" at times that it was unreadable so I would go back to the "old" 750 and get clear audio reception! Three times I sent the 850 back to Telex for repair and the last time I received a new a new head set but still experience the same "muffled" audio reception. Now it may be the interface in the Boeing NG and may work fine in other aircraft. I have also heard some people get along fine with the 850 while others had the same issues I did.

I finally gave up on the Telex 850 and bought a David Clarke Pro X and am very happy with it. Clear reception, light weight, and comfortable to wear on one or both ears. And it is David Clarke which has been a reliable and durable headset for years! Lots of pilots still have a good working DC headset that is over 25 years old!

Got mine from Aircraft Spruce however and here are a few other stores

Aircraft Spruce Canada http://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalog/av ... -pro-x.php

Threshhold Aviation close to YYZ http://www.thresholdaviation.com/dc-pro-x-hybrid-enc/

Sporty's Pilot Shop https://www.sportys.com/pilotshop/david ... adset.html

I also tried the Bose A20 and found it to be very clear and comfortable. However I also found it to be awkward to wear with one ear off and bulky in the Boeing flight deck.

Almost all headsets come with a 30 day or more return warranty.
---------- ADS -----------
 
Airbrake
Rank 4
Rank 4
Posts: 243
Joined: Thu Jan 13, 2005 2:50 pm

Re: 737 headset

Post by Airbrake »

Bose A20 for 3.5 years. Love it and wish I had it sooner.
---------- ADS -----------
 
CD1
Rank 2
Rank 2
Posts: 57
Joined: Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:14 am

Re: 737 headset

Post by CD1 »

Don't waste your time with the rest, go with the best. Bose. Most guys are using the intercom now, there's still a few guys who aren't. I have an older Bose X, it works like a dream and have had it for years.

CD
---------- ADS -----------
 
User avatar
complexintentions
Rank 10
Rank 10
Posts: 2183
Joined: Thu Aug 19, 2004 3:49 pm
Location: of my pants is unknown.

Re: 737 headset

Post by complexintentions »

If guys really are using the intercom, I suggest Clarity Aloft. Makes any "headclamp" design seem like a medieval torture device by comparison. Noise attenuation comparable to active systems, but that really only factors in a cockpit a lot noisier than an NG.

No batteries, no sweaty ears, and bonus feature: no headset head!

http://www.clarityaloft.com/pages/aviation-headsets
---------- ADS -----------
 
I’m still waiting for my white male privilege membership card. Must have gotten lost in the mail.
IflyaSewerpipe
Rank 2
Rank 2
Posts: 64
Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:28 pm

Re: 737 headset

Post by IflyaSewerpipe »

Great! Thanks for the replies. I will look into those headset models.

Liking the DC
---------- ADS -----------
 
User avatar
highlander
Rank 4
Rank 4
Posts: 222
Joined: Sun Mar 27, 2005 8:53 pm

Re: 737 headset

Post by highlander »

I started with the telex 750, then went to the 850..... unfortunately one of the jacks failed and it was past warranty. I decided to do some shopping around.

I eventually decided upon the David Clark Pro X. I'm very happy with it. I get approximately 50 hours out of the batteries. The noise cancelling is awesome. I paid about 700 for it. I ordered it through a shop in Oshawa. Bose would defintely be a close 2nd for me....it was just slightly out of my price range.
---------- ADS -----------
 
User avatar
privateer
Rank 7
Rank 7
Posts: 507
Joined: Sat Jul 23, 2005 10:49 am

Re: 737 headset

Post by privateer »

Telex 850 has been a great headset. No batteries and half decent noise cancelling. However I bought a poor mans Bose A20 (QC25-UflyMic) and it is far superior.
---------- ADS -----------
 
No Quarter
Rank 1
Rank 1
Posts: 47
Joined: Thu Mar 27, 2014 7:36 pm

Re: 737 headset

Post by No Quarter »

.
---------- ADS -----------
 
Last edited by No Quarter on Tue Jan 05, 2016 11:56 pm, edited 1 time in total.
TFTMB heavy
Rank 7
Rank 7
Posts: 656
Joined: Mon Feb 16, 2004 9:58 am

Re: 737 headset

Post by TFTMB heavy »

BOSE QC15 with a Uflymike.
---------- ADS -----------
 
newcanjeter
Rank 0
Rank 0
Posts: 14
Joined: Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:16 am

Re: 737 headset

Post by newcanjeter »

Yes the Clarity Aloft is awesome! You can have one earpiece in one out if the other guy doesn't want to use intercom or a visitor comes up. Its takes up no room in the flight bag(I ditched the case in favor of a Tupperware container), weighs nothing and I can even make out the Cuban clearances....occasionally! I know a guy that uses his in the A320 buy night and C185 by day. Swears by it.
---------- ADS -----------
 
Post Reply

Return to “WestJet”