By Charles
from Williamsburg VA USA
on Monday, March 10, 2014
Pros: very comfortable, great ANR capabillity
Cons: No Cons as of yet.
Review:
I have only put 7 hours of use on this headset in a C172 so far but feel compelled to write a review. The active noise cancelling ability of this headset is on par with Bose. The mic picks up my speech far better than my Dave Clark. The DC also squeezes my head too much and is harder to adjust than the FARO. The FARO is very comfortable to wear and the sound quality is fantastic. The description on my pilot store states that it comes with leather ear pads but it actually comes with the gel cups, which is fine with me.
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Great noise reduction at reasonable cost
By A Customer
from Lake Barrington IL USA
on Thursday, February 13, 2014
Pros: A lot of bang for the bucks
Cons: The power can easily be turn on when stowing the heasdet in a flight bag
Review:
These are exactly the same as the passive G2, with an extra box locate near the end of the cable. The build appears solid. The noise reduction is pretty obvious, but you can still hear the stall horn and perceive the humming of the engine. If you are looking for a ANR headset, these could just save you a lot of $$. One thing to note, these are NOT coming with 'soft leather earseals' as described, but with silicon one. The leather one are available as an option.
[NOTE From MyPilotStore: When the G2 ANR first came out, leather
ear seals were not included but they are included now as indicated in our
description.]
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Faro G2 ANR Exceeds My Expectations
By Walter
from Metairie LA USA
on Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Pros: Price, quality, comfort
Cons: As will almost all headsets I've used, I wish the cords were about 18" longer. I always have to use an extension.
Review:
The attention to detail with this product is amazing. Very well built and packaged. The ANR is perfect for the old Cherokee I fly. Crystal clear reception and from the recordings I've listened to on LIVEATC it sounds good on the other end too.
This is a quality headset at an affordable price. That's what drew me to it. I didn't want to spend $$$$ on a headset, but I also didn't want passive NR. The G2 seemed like the perfect choice. Is it light weight, not exactly, but I've had it on for flights exceeding 2 hours and it was never uncomfortable. I have a large head, really, it's big! No problem for the G2. I can even wear it over a hat if needed.
The unit is small enough to fit in the end pocket of my flight duffel with no issues. If you want a sturdy headset with ANR and don't want to break the bank, this is the one to choose.
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Great Headset!
By Eric
from Oakley IL USA
on Thursday, May 02, 2019
Pros: Comfortable, great ANR though it's really quiet even without ANR turned on
Cons: battery/switch box is heavy and can pull to one side if not positioned well
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So far, the Faro G2 has gone beyond my expectations. I was looking for something with the most bang for the buck, comfortable/quiet/clear sound/affordable/etc. and this headset delivered. The headset is so quiet that you hardly even need the ANR turned on, I've flown several times where I realized afterward that it was off.
The only drawback I can think of is the placement of the battery box / ANR switch, it has a tendency to weigh down the cable side of the headset and the box itself hangs just above the floor in my 172 with floor mounted com jacks. Clipping the cable to something helps a lot.
Time will tell for durability but I did my research and couldn't resist the chance to get ANR for about the same price as a DC 13.4 without, and it's just as comfortable.
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I would buy this product again
By Jason
from San Antonio TX USA
on Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Pros: Amazing Value, great ANR Cancelling during flight, light weight, good quality, comfortable.
Cons: Slight issue with ANR during engine runup, See review
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This product met my expectations. I have used $1,000.00 ANR headsets before and I have used $100 headsets before. The Faro G2 headset is very much on par with the performance and quality of the $1,000 headset, and I cannot perceive much of a difference between these and the expensive headsets. The Faro G2 works very well, and is very comfortable so far. The quality and fit is very good. I fly as a part time CFI and the batteries lasted about a month before they indicated they would need replacing soon. My only issue is there is the ANR seems to have an occasional problem with cancelling out the noise during engine run ups, however, this is also with my window open due to the hot area I fly in. Not a big deal, just turn it off during run up or close the window. The ANR system does a great job of noise cancelling ALL other times during flight.
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Excellent ANR headset for the $$.
By Robert
from Santa Rosa CA USA
on Friday, August 01, 2014
Pros: Excellent ANR rating.
Cons: Can't think of any.
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I use the headset in the very noisy cockpit of an RV-9A. I have tried several brands of ANR headsets and this is the best of the mid priced sets. Flew 4&1/2 hrs non-stop recently and the set remained comfortable the whole trip.
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RADIO CHECK PLEASE
By Thomas
from Harvard IL USA
on Thursday, July 07, 2016
Pros: Good ANR
Cons: No automatic off
Review:
Excellent value and the set performs as advertised. Good ANR, as good as more expensive set I own. The only problem is the set does not turn off when the radio is off like my other set. One must remember to flick the switch to off.
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Good value for money
By Martin
from Drachten Friesland Netherlands
on Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Pros: bright and clear sound, value for money
Cons: cord a bit short/position control box
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This is my first ANR headset and I love it. It reduces the noice significant and the voices are bright and clear. I didn't tried the MP3 input yet. It came in a glossy box, with a shiny yellow bag, for an expensive appearance. Point of improvement: I would like the cord between the plugs and control box a bit longer, or the box closer to the headset, to clip the box to the seat belt.
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EXCELLENT HEADSET/VERY COMFORTABLE/USER FRIENDLY
By mark
from Martin PA USA
on Thursday, June 10, 2021
Pros: EXCELLENT PRODUCT FOR THE MONEY
Cons: AUTOMATIC NOISE LIMITER GETS IN THE WAY
Review:
VERY COMFORTABLE, EXCELLENT SOUND, NO HEAD HOTSPOTS. I OPTED FOR THE AUTOMATIC NOISE LIMITER BUT I'VE YET TO USE IT SINCE THEY WORK GREAT WITHOUT THE FEATURE. EXCELLENT HEADSET FOR THE PRICE !!
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Excellent Value
By Carl
from Saugus MA USA
on Thursday, July 09, 2020
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Very pleased with the audio quality and ANR. Good way to get features without breaking the bank on a Bose Aviation Headset.
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AMAZING ANR HEADSET
By Nickcae
from Phoenix AZ
on Saturday, July 25, 2015
Pros: Good Quality, very comfortable soft cushion, very effective ANR
Cons: Interferences sounds in the headset in the ground during engine low rpm
Review:
I bought this headset 3 months ago, till now I'm really satisfied , the product took over my expectations. Is the perfect type of headset for flight training, very cost effective. I think those headset are real deal.
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Hearing restored
By Tom
from Bellingham WA USA
on Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Pros: Reduces noise to a tolerable level
Cons: Could use a bit more tension on the ear cups, pressing on them lessens noise a bit more.
Review:
Flying my experimental pusher is like sitting inside of a drum while someone beats on the outside with a jackhammer. After a while you are either partially deaf or have a headache. The G2 is better than aspirin or tylenol!
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Great Headset Period
By Mike S.
from Yardley PA USA
on Thursday, May 18, 2023
Pros: ANR works well and they're not too tight.
Cons: The battery box is a weird shape but it doesn't interfere. It's just a bit bulky
Review:
It's not just a great headset for the money, it's just a great headset. The reviews I read before buying made it sound like batteries don't last long. My first set of batteries lasted 18.5 flight hours. I'm on my second set now with no issues in sight.
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That is what it was looking like
By Jue
from Budapest / Hungary
on Wednesday, August 05, 2015
Pros: price performance ratio
Cons: nothing so far
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Though I used so far the headphone only once, it performs as I expected. The ANR is pretty good. The cable and connector is quite robust.
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Great Bang for the Buck
By CURT
from Tucson AZ USA
on Thursday, October 22, 2015
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I am very happy with my recent purchase. I read reviews before hand, most were good so I figured I would give it a try. This has met my every expectation!
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Very good headset!
By JR
from Woodbury MN USA
on Monday, November 09, 2015
Pros: Price/Value
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I haven't had the chance to use some of the more expensive headset. This is my first ANR unit. And so far, it takes care of everything I need. Noise reduction is good. Headset is fairly comfortable. I do like the boom mike flex. Only nitpick I have is that they can't be adjusted smaller than they are.
Otherwise, especially for the money, this is a great headset!
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Excellent headphones
By A Customer
from Columbia MO USA
on Thursday, October 08, 2015
Pros: Reasonable price
Cons: No obvious problems thus far
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These are excellent headphones. The active noise cancelling has a noticeable effect, but even without activating the headphones, these are comfortable and functional. I use these in a Piper Cherokee, and communications are clear both in intercom as well as in communication with Air Traffic Control.
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Great headset
By Rich W.
on Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Pros: Great noise reduction
Cons: Would like to see the aux input on the battery box
Review:
Very comfortable and quiet, well worth the money.
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Near match to the Lightspeed and Bose high-priced headsets
By Tim
from Pottstown PA USA
on Saturday, February 14, 2015
Pros: Quiet, comfortable, low-cost.
Cons: Short cable, clamping pressure slightly higher. head phone audio quality slightly lower.
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PROS: Quiet, comfortable, low-cost.
CONS: Short cable, clamping pressure slightly higher. head phone audio quality slightly lower.
Overall, these are well worth the money compared to the over-priced premium headsets.
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on Tuesday, December 06, 2016
Pros: Anr
Cons: Microphone
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Great product, microphone's squelch is pretty high but good ANR and comfort!
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Good deal for the price
By Stephen
from Ketchikan AK USA
on Friday, February 24, 2017
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Can't believe what a difference ANR makes! I don't know if I spent more money on another brand, if it could work any better. Now that being said, I would like the cord a little more flexible and a little longer as I am using a hand held radio. But Wow I'm still impressed
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Much nicer than I thought!
By Ali
from Bedford MA USA
on Friday, January 29, 2016
Pros: Great noise reduction and sharp volume
Cons: slightly heavier than usual head sets but once wear it you get used to it
Review:
My wife gave it to me as a christmass gift and I used it first time last week. its great , the noise reduction and volume is amazing and it may not a Bose but for the price you can't beat it.
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