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I currently have the 10-13.4 (not ENC/ANR) David Clark headset, I love it. I’ve been thinking of trading up to a 10-13X ENC headset. Can anybody compare the two as far as noise cancellation goes? I’ve been flying 4 to 8 hours a day in a single engine turbo prop and the low continuous drone gets to me after 4 or 5 days.


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I have both. The ENC really knocks the low end noise down and is well worth the added expense. I keep the 13.4 as my back-up headset (and for customers that ride up front and want to listen in). I fly piston twins and King-Air's and the 13X fits the bill perfectly for me.
 
I had the chance to try out a set of the 10-13x in a C402 and a King Air and loved them. That'll be my next aviation purchase.

In comparison, I've tried the Bose, the Lightsped 3G's (30G's?....the blue ones) and the Telex Echelon ANR's and, BY FAR, the David Clarks were the better of the group.

I'd recommend them.
 
But I like the 9V better. My headset originally came with the (4) AA battery pack, and I sent it in to D-C a year or so ago and had it converted to the 9V. The box is much smaller, the length of cord from the headset to the box is now much longer, and the new box has the auto-off feature. Battery life might be shorter but it's easier to carry a spare 9V than four AA's, and it's much easier to change in flight, too.
 
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Battery life might be shorter but it's easier to carry a spare 9V than four AA's, and it's much easier to change in flight, too.

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Cheaper too, since the AA version takes SIX batteries, not four. I wouldn't say easier tho, since the AA batteries reside in a sort of caddy/brick that just pops in and out. What I like most about the 9V battery pack is that the cords both come out the top, instead of top and bottom--easier to stuff the battery pack in the side pocket.


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So when your battery runs out, does the 13X revert to the same thing (noise-wise) as the 13.4?

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Cheaper too, since the AA version takes SIX batteries, not four.

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I had an old version that only took four.
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I wouldn't say easier tho, since the AA batteries reside in a sort of caddy/brick that just pops in and out.

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Mine had a slide door and the four batteries went in seperately. Make sure you get the polarity right on all four, also.
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What I like most about the 9V battery pack is that the cords both come out the top, instead of top and bottom--easier to stuff the battery pack in the side pocket.

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Yep. My old one also had too short a lead from the headset to the battery pack, so it was difficult to find a good location for it. In the old Twin Comanche we had there was an ash tray in just the right location, but it could be a pain in other aircraft. Now with more than enough cord I often put the battery pack on the floor.

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So when your battery runs out, does the 13X revert to the same thing (noise-wise) as the 13.4?

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Yes.

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I agree. It seems louder at first because you're coming from an even quieter environment, but I believe that the 13X with ENC off is probably pretty close to the 13.4.
 
So it would be a $550 well spent? I guess I'm just trying to justify getting another headset, but if it really cuts down the noise I'd say it's worth it.

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If you are flying that much it is a no brainer. Get the ANR headsets. You will find that you are less fatigued at the end of the day. The low end TP drone really wears on you day after day.
 
"Try it...you'll like it!"
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Upgrade to something better than a DC
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Anything other than a DC would be a downgrade !
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So today I bought the H10-13X, I spent some cash I don’t really have but I think it’s going to be worth it. So now another question – is anybody interested in buying my old “backup” headset, a David Clark H20-10 in very good condition and perfect working order. I’m not sure of a price yet, maybe $200 or best offer.




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