[Jared Hartzell]

I recently tried the DC One-X's for a short flight in a Cessna 182 and they're actually very comfortable with comparable ANR! In fact, I think they were noticeably more comfortable than the Zulu's and Bose A20's... But I didn't get the chance to wear them on a very long XC to really tell. I definitely like how compact they were, my headsets take up way too much space in my flight bag, I usually leave the cases at home. When I had first started flying, I used the older DC's (H10 or H20?) without ANR and they were terrible. Still have em lying around somewhere collecting dust, I think... Also tried the cheaper Faro G2's, work just fine but not a fan.

Yes, I hear a lot of utility helicopter guys are moving towards CEP's with non-ANR setups.

I have an Evo HPH helmet and it's pretty decent, not too bulky and comfortable enough. Gonna try it out during the ag spray season this summer and I'll give you a PIREP! Got a great deal on it (used) from a friend, the price of new A30's and it came with the A20's.