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Used Headsets: Few Deals On Top ANR’s

A tech on the Bose aviation service bench brings a set to serviceable condition.

Whether it’s your first headset to get the flight training off the ground or a spare set for the back seat of the family airplane, it’s tempting to shop the used headset market for bargains on high-end models. But don’t expect much savings on desirable, current-production models from Bose and Lightspeed.

For older sets, flat-rate repair costs could eat up the savings that’s better spent on newer tech—if they’re even supported. Service parts obsolescence has sent some otherwise decent vintage models into extinction. Let’s go shopping.

Larry Anglisano

Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano has been a staple at Aviation Consumer since 1995. An active land, sea and glider pilot, Larry has over 30 years’ experience as an avionics repairman and flight test pilot. He’s the editorial director overseeing sister publications Aviation Safety magazine, IFR magazine and is a regular contributor to KITPLANES magazine with his Avionics Bootcamp column.