Headset in the dash

[m77y]

Hey guys

Just made the jump to Piedmont and I'm in the market for a good headset for the Dash 8. The company requires TSO. I plan on transitioning to the 145 later next year. Any suggestions? I currently have the Bose QC15 setup. Anyone know the TSO process and cost to have them converted?

 

[learhawkerbe400]

If they have ship sets buy whatever headset you want and if a fed rides with you just use that.

 

[SurferLucas]

DC Pro X...best money you'll spend on a headset. @Derg agrees

 

[derg]

DC Pro X...best money you'll spend on a headset. @Derg agrees

Damn right.

 

[Richman]

Flew the Dash for 5 years. Doesn't really need ANR or Dave Clarks for that matter. Props are 900 RPM in cruise, and the thing is way quiet for a turboprop. A Telex 750 or similar will do just fine.

If you are moving on to something noisier, then, yea, you might want to pick up something better.

Richman

 

[pete2800]

Put whatever you want on your head, but there's nothing that makes flying a Dash more pleasant.

Your current setup should be adequate.

DC Pro X...best money you'll spend on a headset. @Derg agrees

Damn right.

That's good to hear, I am planning on ordering one of those in the coming week. Thanks, gents.

 

[alaskadrifter]

DC Pro X...best money you'll spend on a headset. @Derg agrees

I'm pretty meh about mine. They work better than my old school DCs. Pinch the top of my ears after awhile and not as good ANR as Lightspeeds.

 

[ElihuSmails]

I've used the QC-15 setup for years, including in the -8. If I recall, it was $75 + shipping, but double check the Ufly Mike website. Hell of a lot cheaper than buying a new headset. Oh....I've never worn the earbuds, just carried them in my bag...Feds have never said anything.

 

[bp]

I've been using Clarity Aloft in the Dash with no complaints. ANR isn't necessary

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[Max Power]

The Dash is not that quiet! I used a Telex 850 at Piedmont because of the TSO requirement. C5 has no such thing and the only way I'll give up my Lightspeed Zulu2 is for a pair of Bose. I'm a huge proponent of ANR and not a fan of Clarity Aloft, but I don't like in-ear in general.

I've no experience with the DC's, but the 850's would be fine for both aircraft if you wanted to save some money.

Sound is subjective, but I find the constant low rumble and vibration of the Dash fatiguing without ANR. The 145 would be more wind noise, which tends to be higher frequency. I was fine with the 850 in the Citation as well and find them better suited to a jet cockpit.

 

[thevideographer]

When I was on OE on the Q400 I used a Telex 850. Not good enough. I ended up switching to Bose A20s.