Oregon's Aero's headset comfort kit applied ûto an old Telex headset improved comfort and ûacoustic performance.

The explosion of headset choices during the past few years has left many pilots stuck with outdated hardware that soon gets relegated to the lowly role of “back-up.”

Headsets have come a long way in comfort and performance but owners of older headsets now have the option of upgrading some models, rather than ponying up $500 for a replacement.

Oregon Aero Inc., well known for its custom seat padding products, also markets headset upgrades that can breathe new life into an old headset that works fine but falls short of modern standards in both comfort and noise attenuation. We put Oregon Aero’s claims to the test using a 1988 vintage Telex…