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Where to buy a new set of passive David Clarks?
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wireweinie
FOUNDER
Palmer, AK
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supercub1999
Registered User
My work issued a bose ANR, not sure which one but was just recently so probably the current version, all I have to say is EXTREMELY impressed! Comfortable and light and my god you cant hear the engine run, but beware, if you pop it off in flight to check how the engines are sounding be ready for a wake up, it will be LOUD.
If its a headset I will be wearing a lot I would never pay half price of a bose ANR for a passive headset, yes 500 dollars cheaper but after you try the bose you will be sold on it
If its a headset I will be wearing a lot I would never pay half price of a bose ANR for a passive headset, yes 500 dollars cheaper but after you try the bose you will be sold on it
bob turner
Registered User
Depends. A student with a Waco was ready to sell because he could not hear the tower with his Bose ANR headset. He tried the DC 10-13.4 and decided he could keep the airplane.
I have had mixed results with ANR in open cockpit aircraft, although some of the Stearman drivers are doing ok with the 10-13X, the ANR version of the 13.4. I cannot risk an ANR unless it is hooked into ship's power - I cannot hear at all when the batteries die. (Only one ear, and that one is not great).
I have had mixed results with ANR in open cockpit aircraft, although some of the Stearman drivers are doing ok with the 10-13X, the ANR version of the 13.4. I cannot risk an ANR unless it is hooked into ship's power - I cannot hear at all when the batteries die. (Only one ear, and that one is not great).
mccammon
MEMBER
Del Norte, CO.
Similar experience to Bobs student. Lightspeed Zulu 3 is amazing in the supercub and fair in my 450 Stearman. Bose X and the newer model did not work at all, noise canceling could not keep up and would cut in and out.
If it is busy and I'm doing pattern work I always grab my H10-60 passive David Clark as I can hear much better. Mic boom does not stay put on either one. If I was replacing I would buy the DC model with the wire mic boom that is held with screws.
If it is busy and I'm doing pattern work I always grab my H10-60 passive David Clark as I can hear much better. Mic boom does not stay put on either one. If I was replacing I would buy the DC model with the wire mic boom that is held with screws.
wireweinie
FOUNDER
Palmer, AK
Lots of reasons to use an old school headset. Do you want a $1200 headset riding around in the back of your Cub just in case someone needs one? Also, keep in mind that lots of intercom/com issues turn out to be a fancy ANR headset not working well with the avionics. I keep mono and stereo, non noise cancelling headsets in my tool box just for troubleshooting. I've lost track of how many times they've saved my butt.
AND, some of you guys with hearing aids have found out that the ANR circuits don't always work with the hearing aids turned on. I've stood next to guys and heard the squeal between the headset and hearing aids so it must have hurt.
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AND, some of you guys with hearing aids have found out that the ANR circuits don't always work with the hearing aids turned on. I've stood next to guys and heard the squeal between the headset and hearing aids so it must have hurt.
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mvivion
SPONSOR
Bozeman,MT
To answer your question instead of offering unsolicited headset advice, I think that David Clark will sell direct. Their customer service is absolutely superb, if you don't like the thing, they'll take it back, with full refund, no questions.
https://www.davidclarkcompany.com/aviation/fixed-wing-passive.php
If they don't sell direct any more, I'm sure they can refer you to a vendor who has the headset you want in stock.
MTV
https://www.davidclarkcompany.com/aviation/fixed-wing-passive.php
If they don't sell direct any more, I'm sure they can refer you to a vendor who has the headset you want in stock.
MTV
behindpropellers
Registered User
NE Ohio
DC is behind right now due to component shortages, so some of their headsets are out of stock.
Tim
Tim
Going to go new. Need a U/174 plug headset is for helicopter work. I've used Bose and they are nice but I'm an old school passive guy. If I need more I put earplugs in under the muffs, kinda like the army.
Called DC they are on vacation until next week, will try again. Their website only shows direct sales for ANR models. DC is close enough you'd think they'd have a tiny storefront.
bob turner
Registered User
Yes. Marv is behind my Cub hangar -I am not his best customer, but I bet I have bought a headset a year for the last three years. In, and out. The 10-13.4 has a flexible boom that always stays put - unless something breaks.
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