German manufacturer Beyerdynamic recently introduced the HS 800 Digital aviation headset. A modern-looking headset with a carbon-fiberlike design, the HS 800 definitely has the look. I recently took it for a test flight to see how it performs in the cockpit.
The HS 800 Digital is nice and light, only 0.72 pounds (without the cable and audio box). The round ear seals and the headband are enclosed with soft, supple leather. I felt no pressure points even after flying with it for a couple of hours. This headset is definitely comfortable enough for long cross-country flights.
