The Best Aviation Headsets Available for the CRJ200
Posted by Jeffrey on January 6th, 2010
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If you are looking for a new headset for the cockpit (flight deck) on the CRJ200, consider these headsets. I’ve seen all of them in my years of flying jets and everyone I have talked to has really enjoyed them. There are many other headsets available but few will meet the challenges and rigors of living the airline lifestyle. Also, I’ve listed two REFURBISHED headsets that will save you a couple hundred dollars, if you buy them and that is always a good thing.
REFURB: Sennheiser HMEC-45-KA ANR Headset – With Noise Guard active noise compensation, this lightweight headset is ideal for use in all jet cockpits. This is my dream headset. If I could have any headset in the world, this would be it. I tried one out once and was floored by the quality and comfort of this headset and I think that it is a total gem. The price tag is a little steep for me though, so I think it will have to wait, but if you are looking for the leading aviation headset on the market, this is it!
REFURB: Sennheiser HMEC-25-KA ANR Headset- Lightweight and comfortable dual earcup commercial pilot’s headset with Noise Guard active noise compensation. This is a great headset and the one that I use. I’ve had it for six years. It was broken only once and I sent it in to get fixed by SennheiserUSA and they did a great job. I look forward to wearing this headset for years to come.
David Clark H10-13.4 Headset- Best Selling David Clark Headset. Extremely Lightweight and comfortable. Durable and will last you FOREVER! Most new regional airline pilots come from flight instructing and most flight instructors use a David Clark headset and there is a reason why. It is tough! I’ve had my David Clark for a long time and when my Sennheiser headset broke, I started using the David Clark again. It didn’t let me down. So, if you are looking for a great starter headset, that you can take with you to your airline job and will protect your hearing, this is the one.
Telex Airman 750 Lightweight Headset- The world’s best selling lightweight headset and you’ll find it in most airline fleets around the world. Compact and will fit very nicely in your flight bag. Most the pilots that I saw wearing these were flying heavy metal where they were far away from the engines and insulated from the noise. Extremely comfortable, but not super durable. They are relatively inexpensive though and a great entry headset for the airlines or charter flying.
Telex Airman 850 Lightweight ANR Headset- Eliminating the battery pack and focusing on your comfort, the Telex Airman ANR 850 headset also features innovative noise reduction technology and is the best price for the money. Again, like the Sennheiser HMEC-45-KA above, I would love to have this headset. It is a step up from the Telex Airman 750 and just a great headset.
So if you have a favorite headset, let me know. These are just a few of my favorite headsets that I thought you would like.
To You Flying Success…
Jeffrey
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January 7th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
I’m too cheap to buy a new headset, and now that I’m in small planes every now and then there is just no point to get a “jet pilot” pair like those Telex’s you have listed. I still use the same old David Clarke H-20-10 that I’ve been wearing for the past thirteen years.
Now I have been tempted to get the UFlyMic kit for the Bose noise cancelling music headphones. Sounds like a good low-budget option for quality ANR in the flight deck.
January 11th, 2010 at 10:03 am
Pat,
The UFlyMike is a great alternative. The guy that sells them lives in Colorado Springs, I think.
And like you said, the David Clark headsets are awesome! Always ready for the challenge those headsets!
Jeff
P.S. For all you readers, you need to visit Pat’s website: http://www.aviationchatter.com. Really a great site!
January 11th, 2010 at 11:14 am
I’m a big fan of not messing up my doo, so I do enjoy the Clarity Aloft headset. Problem with this one, the Lightspeed one, and the UFlyMic setup is they are all not TSO’d (Clarity Aloft does have a TSO’d model now). If your operator specifies you have a TSO’d headset, then best not waste the money on those (which is subject to a lengthy debate we can have later, with or without the earbuds). I find that anything really works well, but the higher-priced headsets seem to have mics that don’t pick up the ambient cockpit noise when the hot mic is on.
January 11th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Roy,
I hear you on the hairdo thing. I have a permanent line across the top of my head from my Sennheisers. That is why I wear my hair so short!
As for earbuds, the last two first officers I had both had ear piece type headsets. I didn’t ask what they were. I should have. But they both seemed to like them. Good clarity. I’ve heard go things about the Clarity Aloft headsets too.
As for the company I work for, they have never mandated that we can’t use non-TSO compliant headsets. I wish I knew if some companies did, but I don’t. It would be impossible for them to enforce it anyway.
Finally, check the UFlyMike website (http://www.uflymike.com). You will notice that they are in fact FAA TSO-C139 CERTIFIED. Great company. Family owned!
Thanks for your input!
Jeff
January 11th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Roy,
Quote: I’m a big fan of not messing up my doo, so I do enjoy the Clarity Aloft headset. Problem with this one, the Lightspeed one, and the UFlyMic setup is they are all not TSO’d – end quote.
Appreciate it if you’d get your facts straight before making a damaging post like that one. The UFlyMike & the Bose QC-2 have been TSO’d since Oct 6, 2008. It doesn’t take many misinformed comments to impact a small business’ sales. Help us out, okay?
Mike
Owner, UFlyMike LLC
January 11th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
I know they are TSO’d, but rarely do I see the earbuds in use.