Telex announced the Telex Airman 8 Plus headset, their newest ultra-lightweight commercial pilot ANR headset this week. For use by commercial or business aviation pilots, the Airman 8+ brings more comfort and increased noise reduction to the 8 series headsets.
The Telex Airman 8+ is a deluxe headset for commercial and business aviation communications. It has the same ultra-lightweight design as the Telex Airman 850 and Telex Airman 8 and adds new features for enhanced comfort, hearing protection, and ease of use.
What’s new with the Telex Airman 8+?
- Larger ear seals for more ear coverage and increased comfort (2.75″ diameter versus 2.25″ for the Airman 8 and 2.0″ for the 850)
- Significantly improved noise reduction (up to 22 dB versus 15 dB for the Airman 8 and 12 dB for the 850)
- Now includes both thick and thin headpads for more comfort options as well as ear cushion covers
- Limited rotation ear cups for increased stability
Telex 8+, 8, and 850 Headsets Compared
| Telex Airman 8+ | Telex Airman 8 | Telex Airman 850 | |
| Ear Cushion Diameter | 2.75″ (7 cm) | 2.25″ (5.7cm) | 2″ (5.1 cm) |
| Headband Pad | Large and Small | Small | None |
| Ear Cup Adjustment | Rotational and Lateral | Rotational and Lateral | Rotational Only |
| Ear Cup Rotation | Limited for Stability | Full Fold Flat | Full Fold Flat |
| Boom Mic Style | Turret Rotation with Gooseneck | Turret Rotation with Gooseneck | Boom Stern Rotation with Gooseneck |
| Boom Mic Side | Right or Left | Right or Left | Right or Left |
| Ear Cup Cable | Coiled | Coiled | Straight |
| Rotator Pins | Metal | Metal | Plastic |
| Weight | 4.4 oz (125g) | 4.2 oz (119g) | 4 oz (114g) |
| Ear Covers | Included | Included | Not Included |
| ANR Reduction | Up to 22 dB | Up to 15 dB | Up to 12 dB |
| Acoustic Limiter | Yes | Yes | No |
| TSO | FAA TSO-C139a | FAA TSO-C139a | FAA TSO-C57a, 58a |
Available with the XLR5 connector for Airbus (Telex part AIRMAN8P-0211) or with the standard dual plugs (Telex part AIRMAN8P-0210) for most other commercial and business aircraft.