Noise Canceling Headphones (1 Viewer)
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I have never used them around something that loud but my professional opinion is they will not do much for the noise of a nitro engine. Something that loud will penetrate right though the headphone or you head for that matter. They work great for generator noise or A/C noise etc.
That said I have never tried them with something that loud so I guess it is time for a field test. I have lots of the headset so now all I need is a test subject and an engine.
Tom
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RAPID
Nitro Member
Lee,
Exactly what age were you when you became unamerican and decided the sound of a NITRO car was a BAD THING??
Rapid {Never heard a Nitro car I didn't like}
headporter
Nitro Member
Hugh, whats was that, oh ya, I think so, Hey did you hear that. I can't find my cell phone it's not on vibrate.. LOL
I use shooters head phones when I remember to bring them. the rating on them is higher. I do prefer nothing as you can hear the engine pull down when the clutch kicks in better. But then TV don't sound as good for a few weeks after a National event. it kinda has a good ring to it.. The best part though is commercials are not so loud. lol
I use shooters head phones when I remember to bring them. the rating on them is higher. I do prefer nothing as you can hear the engine pull down when the clutch kicks in better. But then TV don't sound as good for a few weeks after a National event. it kinda has a good ring to it.. The best part though is commercials are not so loud. lol
RAPID
Nitro Member
John, What?? What did you say??
Indy 1979 my first time at the Nat's and I was crewing on a C-Gas Corvette. A little ways down from us was a fueler, yeah back in the day we all parked in the grass. Anyway it was idling, and me being 18 and invincible, walked right up to it. It was on jack stands and the driver looked over as I closely inspected his ride. I was standing there getting used to the noise and he wacked it!!!! It made my knees buckle and blasted my chest at the same time. I looked at him with eyes as big as saucers I would guess and we just grinned at each other!!! I was hooked big time!!
Hello group, My name is Rapid and I am a Nitro addict!
Rapid
Indy 1979 my first time at the Nat's and I was crewing on a C-Gas Corvette. A little ways down from us was a fueler, yeah back in the day we all parked in the grass. Anyway it was idling, and me being 18 and invincible, walked right up to it. It was on jack stands and the driver looked over as I closely inspected his ride. I was standing there getting used to the noise and he wacked it!!!! It made my knees buckle and blasted my chest at the same time. I looked at him with eyes as big as saucers I would guess and we just grinned at each other!!! I was hooked big time!!
Hello group, My name is Rapid and I am a Nitro addict!
Rapid
The Counterfeiter
Nitro Member
We use Racing Radios units. They work as well as anything when you are near the starting line -
They have two audio inputs - one for two way communications and the other for scanner or AM/FM fron the tower. About $200 for each headset and Motorola two way radio. They also have headsets with just scanner input or no input (what fun is that?) - Jim
They have two audio inputs - one for two way communications and the other for scanner or AM/FM fron the tower. About $200 for each headset and Motorola two way radio. They also have headsets with just scanner input or no input (what fun is that?) - Jim
d'kid
Nitro Member
What did you say John???? I just wear my Peltor H9's from work... strangely, after being around Nitro or Alky cars, the ringing stops for a week or so...
Heck 40 years ago, we didn't even think about it, or the respirator...
Ring in the ears? right now, it's at the distracting point.... Good Rock helps me sleep, can't stand to be in a quiet room...
d'kid
Respirator?...we wouldn't have known what to do with a respirator. We just put a bit of water on a red rag and held it over our mouth and let the tears run down our face while the headers filled the drivers compartment. No ear muffs, no respirators just warmed it on what ever percent was in the can. Usually 95 or better although sometimes we'd use alcohol. Went to the Hot Rod Reunion and the most common thing said was..what'd you say?
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FINMAN
Nitro Member
I got a headset at the Brainerd race a few years back. I stood on the line during the top fuel finals. The car's were'nt loud and I could hear what people were saying or yelling.
These are the ones: VIDEO INSPECTION EQUIPMENT - RJ Sales & Marketing : Tool-Vu, Mini-Vu, Hear-EZ, Pro-Fog
These are the ones: VIDEO INSPECTION EQUIPMENT - RJ Sales & Marketing : Tool-Vu, Mini-Vu, Hear-EZ, Pro-Fog
My problem is being able to communicate with people who think I am still at work. Welcome to theBoom - noise cancelling headset you really wouldn't believe how well the noise cancelling microphone works.
Play the blackhawk helicopter or the racetrack sound demo . . . it is very impressive technology.
Play the blackhawk helicopter or the racetrack sound demo . . . it is very impressive technology.
Three old nitro crew chiefs having a conversation,
#1 says..."Sure is windy."
#2 replies..."No, I think it's Thursday."
#3 chimes in..."Hey, me too, let's get a beer."
I love the sound of nitro engines but too much will damage your hearing for sure. The noise cancelling headsets are good for environments where there is a steady noise like a machine shop or some other continuous noise like being on an airplane in flight. Good quality hearing protection is all you really need.
Sure is windy.
#1 says..."Sure is windy."
#2 replies..."No, I think it's Thursday."
#3 chimes in..."Hey, me too, let's get a beer."
I love the sound of nitro engines but too much will damage your hearing for sure. The noise cancelling headsets are good for environments where there is a steady noise like a machine shop or some other continuous noise like being on an airplane in flight. Good quality hearing protection is all you really need.
Sure is windy.
DLB
Nitro Member
LX18 Noise Canceling Headphones<br><font size="2">The LX18 is identical to the Plane Quiet Solitude and very similar to the Bose Quiet Comfort II, but costs less than 1/3 the price!</font> - Headphones
These are the QCII knock off's.
They have a NRR of 18, that's just a little less than most ear muff's.
For the price, might want to give them a try if you really want to see.
DLB
These are the QCII knock off's.
They have a NRR of 18, that's just a little less than most ear muff's.
For the price, might want to give them a try if you really want to see.
DLB
Jim
Nitro Member
Here's a site that sells SHURE
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Home Audio, Home Video, Home Theater, DVD Players, HDTV, MP3 Players,Digital Cameras, Camcorders at eCOST.com
I don't know IF or WHICH ones might work to reduce noise for Drag Racing but, I've bought a number of things from this outfit (they do close-outs, overstocks, and re-furbished stuff) and never had a problem.
YMMV - Jim
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Home Audio, Home Video, Home Theater, DVD Players, HDTV, MP3 Players,Digital Cameras, Camcorders at eCOST.com
I don't know IF or WHICH ones might work to reduce noise for Drag Racing but, I've bought a number of things from this outfit (they do close-outs, overstocks, and re-furbished stuff) and never had a problem.
YMMV - Jim
