Headset seals

[Parkway]

So i bought a custom made headset from a guy that's no longer in business. I think it was called the Squawk Shoppe over in the US. Anyway i'm trying to find some replacement gel seals that will fit, and all google is showing up is either bose or david clrake seals! Does anyone have any idea where i should go looking for alternatives? From what i can see the david clark ones are the same style of seal but slightly bigger. I was trying to avoid going down the road of becoming Macgyver... 

 

[skippydiesel]

Peltor which is now part of the 3M empire (3M hearing protection) - all sorts of seals, ear cup sound attenuation materials,  etc

Edited November 20, 2023 by skippydiesel

[SilverHammer]

Google aviation headset gel cushions. Most of the David Clarke style cushions seem to be interchangeable, I've successfully refurbished Sigtronics, Altronic and Avcom headsets with them.

Have a look through www.headsetsinc.com to get an idea of other available bits and pieces.

[skippydiesel]

9 hours ago, SilverHammer said:

Google aviation headset gel cushions. Most of the David Clarke style cushions seem to be interchangeable, I've successfully refurbished Sigtronics, Altronic and Avcom headsets with them.

Have a look through www.headsetsinc.com to get an idea of other available bits and pieces.

Yeah! but what of the price ? You can usually bet on anything with an aviation relationship is +++$$$$

[BrendAn]

i purchased some for peltor headsets off ebay for $ 26  delivered. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[SilverHammer]

14 hours ago, skippydiesel said:

Yeah! but what of the price ? You can usually bet on anything with an aviation relationship is +++$$$$

Pity you didn't look at the Google search I mentioned, usually less than $20, Aliexpress has them for:

 

AU$3.29

AU$4.28-23%

 

5+ pieces, extra 5% off

Gel Ear Seals Ear Pads for David Clark H10 Series Headsets, ATH-50x,Rugged, Faro, ASA Telex 25xt Pilot Aviation Headsets

[SilverHammer]

 

And if you look a little further...

 

AU$7.64

AU$9.91-23%

 

5+ pieces, extra 5% off

Set Gel Ear Seals Ear Pads with Mic Foam Cover for David Clark H10 Series,ATH-50x,Rugged,ASA Telex 25xt Pilot Aviation Headset

 

[skippydiesel]

Well done SilverHammer - a fellow tight arse (that's a compliment)

[skippydiesel]

11 hours ago, BrendAn said:

i purchased some for peltor headsets off ebay for $ 26  delivered. 

Terrific BrebdAN - I have always liked the Peltor headsets  light, comfortable and good passive noise attenuation. I believe that you can fit any of the cushions, inner foam from the industrial hearing protectors. - I have one set.

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Edited November 21, 2023 by skippydiesel

[kgwilson]

i just bought some David Clarke H10 compatibles on Ebay, $22.45 delivered (seem to be the same as the Ali Express cheapies) & installed them today. Just as good as the originals  I reckon. I think the only difference is delivery time.

[skippydiesel]

I also have a set of Peltor/3M industrial ear muffs, that I converted into an aviation headset, using parts from an army surplus tank headset (had to purchase the mic). Work very well.