Aviation Headsets

[OMA]

These are the final three choices. If any of you ladies or gentlemen would like to help me select one of these three -based on quality, compatibility with the Cessna's we use, and any other deciding factors- I'd truly appreciate it. Also, if for any reason any of these three headsets are not compatible without modification with our Cessna's I'd appreciate if you'd let me know.

http://www.marvgolden.com/telex-echelon-20-headset.html

http://www.marvgolden.com/mg-passive-headset.html

http://www.marvgolden.com/pilot-usa-pa-1171t-passive-headset.html

[SarDragon]

Personally, I would get the Telex. The cushions have larger holes, and are more comfortable over the ears. The other two are essentially the same frame with some slightly different propriety components. Get gel cushions if you can. They seal a little better, and are more comfortable.

[PHall]

I may be a bit biased, but I'm a David Clark fan. Wore them in the military and found that they were just about indestructable and very reliable.
There are places like Oregon Aero that make sound deadening kits, gel filled ear pads and pads for the top of your head.
Just about a requirement if you have to wear them for an extended period. And the stuff must have worked since I have great hearing even after flying for the military for over 30 years.

[OMA]

You gentleman are killing me, I narrowed it down to 3, now I'm back up to 4. So the other 3 or this one http://www.marvgolden.com/david-clark-h10-30-headset.html the DC H10-30. If it needs to be modified for use with our Cessna's please tell me so I don't buy it. Even with the research I've done most of this stuff is greek to me.

[SarDragon]

I own  DC H10-30, and structurally, it's no different from #2 and #3 in your first list. It works well in the audio department, but, for me, suffers in the comfort area. That's just personal, though; YMMV. That's why I suggested the Telex.

I suggest that you go to a pilot shop and try on various headsets. Trying to buy, sight unseen, might not be the best idea. I have a Marv Golden locally, so it was easy for me.

Everything you've selected will hook right up to just about any GA plane, as noted above. The audio systems are pretty well standardized.

[OMA]

Alright Major, I'm going to go on your recommendation and buy the Telex Echelon 20. Thanks for your help sir, and to the rest of you ladies and gentleman as well.