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Re: Reasonable headset for coms and powered USB hub reco's
« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2024, 08:59:06 AM »
We wear a lot of headsets (Cans) between us engineers. Common pattern is JBL. I’m one of the few who strictly use Bose ($250). Some brands make them how they want them to sound, IMO, Bose makes them to how it should sound.

IF one can find a 4pin CommSet, used for stages, production, AC.  it can be converted to 2 - 1/8” connectors. For sims thats what I did. Same thing you use in a real plane. Costly brand new, my Beyer Dynamics list around $500. But I got it for free, not working. Fixed it and it was great. Still have it. It took s hit on storage issues.

JBL has some good cheaper midels.



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Re: Reasonable headset for coms and powered USB hub reco's
« Reply #16 on: January 13, 2024, 07:26:16 PM »
I love my $16 Koss CS-100 headset/mic.

I've used this model for decades.  Sounds good.  Comfortable for me. Good mic.


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Re: Reasonable headset for coms and powered USB hub reco's
« Reply #17 on: January 28, 2024, 11:20:42 AM »
I love my $16 Koss CS-100 headset/mic.

I've used this model for decades.  Sounds good.  Comfortable for me. Good mic.

Best buy have these?

Seems windows 11 doesn't want to talk to my converted $400 comm set, with 2 - 1/8” stereo jacks, can’t figure out why, unless its ohms. Going to try s 1/8” to USEB converter as last resort. Otherwise, taking your route.

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Re: Reasonable headset for coms and powered USB hub reco's
« Reply #19 on: January 28, 2024, 04:37:36 PM »
Amazon.  Make sure to select the connector type you want (dual plubs, or usb, etc.)

https://www.amazon.com/Koss-Communications-Headset-Microphone-CS100-USB/dp/B00C121ZOK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3Q7K4B2CM59LG&keywords=koss%2Bcs100&qid=1706472431&sprefix=koss%2Bcs100%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-2&th=1

Obviously you made it through my typical cell phone speellling errors. Thanks.
I need to get one working before the scenario.

As for mine, I prolly have to convert it back from 1/8” to 2 3-pin XLR mic cable connectors so I can run it through isolation transformers, which puts signal at 600 ohms, then to usb. I’ll take your suggestion until I get to that. Its even better than my Bose bluetooth headphones. Mine worked on last pc with Win10.

I’ve realized how hampered I am to type everything, plus edits.

Thanks.

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Re: Reasonable headset for coms and powered USB hub reco's
« Reply #20 on: January 28, 2024, 05:20:26 PM »
If you order it now, you can probably get it in time.

Obviously you made it through my typical cell phone speellling errors. Thanks.
I need to get one working before the scenario.

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Re: Reasonable headset for coms and powered USB hub reco's
« Reply #21 on: January 28, 2024, 05:40:06 PM »
If you order it now, you can probably get it in time.

Just did, have it by 31st

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Re: Reasonable headset for coms and powered USB hub reco's
« Reply #22 on: January 31, 2024, 01:28:17 PM »
If you order it now, you can probably get it in time.

I got my Koss HS, it will get me through until fix my BeyerDynamics headset. It works well for the money, just needs a windscreen to stop breathing and popping noise. I'm grabbing a few from work tomorrow. Other than that, it's just fine. Thanks Brooke

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Re: Reasonable headset for coms and powered USB hub reco's
« Reply #23 on: January 31, 2024, 05:43:03 PM »
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