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Delaney2

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Jun 24, 1997, 3:00:00 AM6/24/97
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Does anyone have experience with both the David Clark H10-60 and the
Flightcom Eclipse headsets. With the advertising hype I can't tell if the
DC is really worth almost twice the price of the Eclipse. Any comments
would be helpful.

Gordon Dewis

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Jun 24, 1997, 3:00:00 AM6/24/97
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Delaney2 (dela...@aol.com) wrote:
: Does anyone have experience with both the David Clark H10-60 and the

: Flightcom Eclipse headsets. With the advertising hype I can't tell if the
: DC is really worth almost twice the price of the Eclipse. Any comments
: would be helpful.

I recently purchased a pair of DC 10-13.4's and I'm very happy with the
choice. I've used two or three different models of DC's and other
headsets where I'm learning to fly and in every case I preferred flying
with the DC's.

--G

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Mark Kolber

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Jun 28, 1997, 3:00:00 AM6/28/97
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Delaney2 wrote:
>
> Does anyone have experience with both the David Clark H10-60 and the
> Flightcom Eclipse headsets. With the advertising hype I can't tell if the
> DC is really worth almost twice the price of the Eclipse. Any comments
> would be helpful.


With David Clark, you are dealing with a lot of good history of quality
and customer service, which will account for a lot of price
differential. I'm using a Peltor, but recently purchased a Flightcomm
4DX for my wife/passenger. She absolutely loves it and the quality is
far superior to many other 2nd level headsets -- SoftComm to name one.

And, FlightComm appears to have good customer responsiveness. When we
purchased the 4DX, it was a little wide in the band (not enough
squeeze). I emailed FlightComm and got a very quick response, including
an offer of a free cushion headband and a way to take up the slack.

A lot of your decision is how much to pay.
--
Mark Kolber
Denver Colorado
mko...@sprynet.com


E2

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Jul 6, 1997, 3:00:00 AM7/6/97
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> Delaney2 wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have experience with both the David Clark H10-60 and the
> > Flightcom Eclipse headsets. With the advertising hype I can't tell if
the
> > DC is really worth almost twice the price of the Eclipse. Any comments
> > would be helpful.

I fly with both the DC and Flightcom headsets. I'm quite happy with the
Flightcom's quality and value for the price. Like someone already
mentioned, with the DC, you're paying for the big-name brand.


William Caefer

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Jul 28, 1997, 3:00:00 AM7/28/97
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E2 <eaes...@ix.netcom.com> wrote in article
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I have extensive experience in both types. I would caution against the
Eclipse.

David Clark costs more because they have earned it.

I have a 20 year old DC headset that works as well as the day I bought it.
David Clark has quite a liberal return/repair policy also. They are an
excellent company that you can't go wrong with. For instance, a friend
punctured an oil-filled earseal and called DC, Instead of sending a new set
of seals to him, they replaced the headset with a new one in case any oil
had gotten inside. You can't beat that kind of service.

On the other hand Flightcom sets start to show their age very quickly. My
Eclipse has an annoying problem with the boom mike working loose and not
staying in front of my mouth. One friend found it alarmingly easy to pull
the wire right out of the little stereo/mono switch. The DC frame is metal
but the Eclipse frame is plastic and not designed very well. It has a weak
spot between the headband and the split for the earcups. 3 different
friends of mine who have Eclipse headsets all have cracked frames which
essentially ruin the headset. My own Eclipse had TWO cracked frames. It
cracked in the weak spots on both sides. I fixed them by fiber-glassing
over the crack but you get the picture...

I think David Clark is worth every penny they cost and I probably won't
ever buy anything else. Actually, I don't expect to ever need to buy
another headset. In my book that makes them the cheaper choice.

Fred

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Jul 30, 1997, 3:00:00 AM7/30/97
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I don't agree with William:
I have a DC and must say that the connectors
here in FL are oxidizing - you must carry
steel wool to clean 'em every so often.
Also, I send them in for replacement once
and got my headsets back with one cloth insert
missing. I called a couple times and they
promised to send me a new cloth insert.
In between I made one up myself.
That was about 5 years ago. I'm still waiting.
Later at Lakeland, I talked to a representative and
told him the story. He asked for my business
card and made a note on the back and promised to
send me a replacement. Yea right.
Never heard from him again.
Personally, I would never buy a David Clark again.
I also own a Flightcom: Less money and stereo/mono
switch standard. And the connectors don't
oxidize, they are chromed. There is also a
problem with some intercoms - David Clarks
don't mix with other headsets. I guess it's
because of the mikes. Personally I did not
have that problem, but my flight instructor
was very surprised that I could use my David
Clark with my Flightcom headset and intercom.
My opinion:
Just get the Flightcom. I don't know the
Eclipse model. I would recommend to buy one
with a flexible boom - they are easier to adjust.
Happy flying.


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