what's up guys welcome back for a new aviation top 10. as an airline pilot you need the best headset
to properly listen to the radio communications and protect your hearing that will unavoidably degrade
over the years that's why in this video we go over the top 10 aviation headsets for airline pilots
make sure to carefully listen to each item of this ranking because all the headsets are good in their
own way and it's worth taking some time to pick out the one that will suit your needs the most
all the links to each headset can be found in the description down below
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number 10. the telex airman 850 its predecessor the telex airman 750 was known as one of the
best-selling lightweight headsets in the world the 850 doubles down on the value provided by adding
active noise reduction capabilities and larger earcups without compromising the lightweight
design with no batteries to worry about and set and forget volume control this is one of
the most convenient headsets available the 850 allows the clear communication providing up to
12 decibels of attenuation between 100 and 2000 hertz other features include a noise cancelling
electret microphone and a fully flexible boom while many enjoy the features and quality
you get its price point between four and five hundred dollars it does suffer from an overall
poorer sound quality as well as some discomfort issues on long flights however the telex airman
850 remains a pilot favorite especially if you are looking for a lightweight design
number nine the lightspeed zulu 3 the lightspeed zulu 3 is a high comfort high-tech option with
the performance capabilities demanded by a serious pilot the design of the zulu
3 has caught attention due to its emphasis on maintaining comfort through long flights as well
as maximizing durability the ear seals are about 30 to 50 percent larger than comparable models
and are contoured to the curve of the jaw the zulu 3 is also built around a kevlar core for lighter
weight increased flexibility and improved strength compared to the industry standard
lightspeed went one step further by bolstering the technology of their headsets each zulu 3 includes
flightlink an app-based feature that allows you to record and manage in-flight communications
the zulu 3 has been compared to the bose a20 in many aspects but still falls short when comparing
anr capabilities still many pilots claim that the zulu 3 significantly reduces noise and allows for
proper communication number eight the in-ear ferro headset this is pharaoh's first and only in-ear
headset model weighing only 28 grams and reducing the noise by up to 50 decibels the headset
dramatically changes the pilot's experience it is a great headset for those that prefer
earplugs over a heavier over-the-ear headset faro developed a slow recovery composite foam
that provides an effective seal that also allows for low pressure to be released from the ear canal
it also includes music input dual volume control and replaceable foam ear plugs
a drawback to the pharaoh air is its ability to stay fixed on the pilot's head
many account to having to constantly adjust the microphone and headset however this inconvenience
is often played off as part of a learning curve as the issue goes away with more time using it
number seven the ufq a7 anr 2020 ufq's a7 is another competitor to the bose a20 often exceeding
expectations the a7 provides high level of comfort and anr capabilities just as good as the a20
you will receive other features such as a 360 degree rotatable mic boom and a premium noise
canceling electric microphone ufq's patent-pending headset delivers high value at the price point of
over half the bose a20 great for those serious about their craft who are operating on a budget
the main disadvantage which comes with the outstanding price point is an underwhelming
quality of the parts used for some the parts feel cheap taking some attention from the overall
performance of the a7 overall if performance is as important to you as saving some money
this is the headset for you number six the in-ear ufq l1 continuing with another ufq product the ufq
l1 is the company's ultra lightweight in-ear model it is considered as one of the lightest aviation
headsets in the world weighing only 130 grams it provides a noise cancelling electret microphone
with dual volume controls on the control box with a mono stereo switch the l1's price point falls
just over 200 which is in line with ufq's objective of providing quality headsets at
a fraction of the cost compared to their competitors while many comment positively
on the headset's durability the l1's comfort over long flight leaves much to be desired reviews most
commonly point out the headset's inflexibility and inability to stay in the pilot's desired position
the ufq l1 is probably best suited for more experienced pilots flying shorter flights
number five the david clark dc-1x enc headset the david clark dc-1x is a heavy-sitting headset
that has earned the respect of the industry when one of the only complaints found about
the dc-1x is price then you know you are receiving a high quality product
it brings hybrid electronic anr capabilities with advanced feed forward and feedback technology
along with digital signal processing to ensure high fidelity audio for superior communications
comfort is also one of the dc one x's strong points using outlast technology the headsets
include a heat absorbing head pad and a leatherette ear seals that also reduce
heat buildup at 340 grams it is also one of the lightest options in its class as mentioned the
price of the dc-1x approaches 900. however this is a prime example of you get what you pay for
number four the david clark pro x2 enc headset with bluetooth
the david clark pro x2 is another testament to the company's craftsmanship and focus on
quality design the pro x2 is another hybrid electronic anr offering from david clark at
a fraction of the dc 1x's price and weight its capabilities also include automatic gain control
which is more effective in filtering out unwanted noises the pro x2 stands out as best in class
when it comes to battery life span it can go roughly 50 hours on a pair of double-a batteries
originally made for nasa the outlast technology headpad is the signature
headpad of the david clark headsets its embedded and microencapsulated phase change materials can
regulate the temperature of the skin it has in contact acting as a heat absorbent for roughly 150
less than the dc-1x you will still get dc quality albeit without all the high-tech sound functions
number three the bose a20 aviation headset all bose a20 may be considered the most popular
aviation headset on this list the company combines its vast experience in the audio with the demands
of the aviation industry to create high quality headsets for pilots looking for the best
the a20 is best in class at noise cancellation and as expected has some of the best sound quality of
any headset on the market the only thing that some may argue is that it may be too quiet at times
designing for comfort has not been compromised though the a20 is one of the lightest aviation
headsets you will find at an astonishing 340 grams that is if we're discounting in-ear models however
in bose's quest to make a light and comfortable headset it arguably contains too many plastic
parts one drawback in the eye of some pilots still most agree that this is one of the most if not
the most comfortable headset on the market pair that with bose's audio superiority and you have
a winning product number two the bose pro flight series 2 the bose pro flight series 2 is bose's
top of the line in-ear offering making major improvements upon its predecessor the series 1
bose improved its comfort and stability while reducing the weight to 110 grams
a pricier option compared to the a20 the proflight series 2 is suited for those who prefer in-ear
headsets while maintaining high quality sound capabilities offered by over-the-ear headsets the
headset is equipped with active equalization for enhanced communications and three unique levels
of user selectable acoustic noise cancelling while a bose offering will always surpass expectations
there has been some debate on the pro flights anr that does not compare to previous bose models
and usually shows its shortcomings in noisier cockpits such as the boeing 737
as a pricier option at over one thousand dollars the pro flight series 2 brings the comfort
reliability and sound quality that will come with a bose headset although it is most suitable
for experienced pilots who prefer in-ear models and higher tolerance for cockpit noise
number one the bose qc35 combined with the ufly mic adapter the bose quietcomfort 35 is not
your average aviation headset in fact it is not an aviation headset at all then why is it on our list
the bose qc35 is the company's high-end noise-cancelling headphones that can be modified
to function as an aviation headset paired with u-fly mic's harmony pro adapter pilots have been
turning their qc35 into a functioning aviation headset for years the advantages come from the
dramatic cut in weight compared to a bose a20 as well as its cost effectiveness the combination
will amount to between five to six hundred dollars the harmony headset system works with all high
impedance aviation communication panels and comes with several features including independent left
and right ear volume controls a thumb wheel microphone gain control and compatibility
with both mono and stereo communication channels a major drawback is that the ufly
mic harmony adapter is not yet tso certified despite this the qc35 harmony pro combination
has been a pilot favorite for years what about you guys which headset did you like the most and why
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