Bought a new headset for the radio and it was totally worth it

Got a David Clark H10-13.4 headset for about $280 after my old one kept cutting out on a big job in Tacoma. The noise canceling is so much better, I can hear the signalman clear as day even with the engine running. Anyone have a good brand for a backup set I can keep in the truck?

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wesley20523h ago

Spending that much on a headset seems a bit much for radio work. A decent pair from a hardware store usually does the job just fine without all the extra cost. The old one cutting out once doesn't mean you need a top-tier replacement. Keeping a cheap spare in the glove box makes more sense than buying another expensive brand. It's just a tool, not a piece of life-saving gear.

stella_white819h ago

My uncle was a lineman for thirty years and swore by his cheap hardware store headphones. Then one stormy night his audio cut out right as the crew chief was yelling a warning about a live wire. He switched to a higher end set after that and never looked back. Sometimes the extra cost is about peace of mind when you're in a noisy, dangerous spot all day. I get the spare in the glove box idea, but for daily use I'd want the reliable one on my head.