Description
The J3 Carbon Fiber Pro Audio Headset features ultra-light-weight carbon fiber components setting a new standard in communication headsets. The dual-ear over-the-head style and noise-canceling technology reduce the risk of noise-induced hearing loss. The J3 headsets are 3rd party tested to 23db Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) and offer the flexibility for righty or lefty use. Designed with faux-leather ear pads and a 270-degree rotatable microphone boom lend ease and flexibility to the user.
- Ultra-lightweight, weighs just 9 oz. (255 grams)
- Genuine Carbon Fiber construction
- 3, 4 and 5 pin XLR plugs, use SBJ Series Cords
- Smartphones, radios and computers, use SBG Series Cords
- Faux leather ear cushions, foam, gel and gel + foam options available
- Low-profile volume control knob
- Auxiliary input 3.5mm audio jack
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Carbon fiber is, as Popular Mechanics says, “The Miracle Material”. No doubt you’ve seen many high end applications like the exceptionally expensive Lamborghini and other masterpiece concept cars. Carbon fiber has a number of impressive physical properties. It’s not just about its brilliant luster like the gemstone tiger’s eye, Boeing airliners are made with the stuff. In fact, carbon fiber turns out to be stronger than steel. It’s a whole lot lighter too. Other properties include resistance to fatigue and corrosion, non-toxicity to humans, a low coefficient of thermal expansion (it doesn’t expand as much as other things when it gets hot), it’s X-ray permeable and not flammable.
Why not use magnesium? Looking at a magnesium flame will cause permanent damage to your vision. In the event one’s aircraft was downed, if one was careful to look away while lighting such a headset on fire, it may be possible to use the headset as a flare. However, there exists no such possibility with a carbon fiber headset. It would have to suffice for one to look fashionable, with comfortably warm ears, while being rescued.
What about other ‘metal alloys’? Metal alloys are not bad. However, ‘metal alloys’ is a category and includes cheap waste metal mixes that are lightweight but very poor quality.
Why do we use carbon fiber in headsets?
The circum-aural headset is a headset with a cup around the ear. It was first made to solve the problem of communicating in a noisy environment. It also works out well for protecting your hearing. The original headsets issued to military and industrial uses were steel and plastic. That’s because the form of the headset followed it’s function. The headsets held up well but weren’t necessarily that comfortable or light. In fact, it is possible to still buy headsets that continue to be made of steel and plastic and are still made in exactly the same form they were made in since the 1970’s. Read more…
Austin Hudak (verified owner) –
AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOM! This headset looks, feels, and sound 110%. Really great build quality, can’t wait to take it on more gigs and really break it in. Also the accessories that are available for this headset are endless.The ability to change adapters is awesome, this headset just feels right. Definitely will be recommending this to anyone that asks for a great quality A/V headset, 10/10 would recommend!
Ya Man –
Best Headset Ever! This is a MAJOR upgrade from David Clark ones. The speakers have a wider range and the quality is 10 times better! I love everything about them. They are made with carbon fiber so I have no issues wearing them for 7+ hours at a time. They actually custom made mine to the color of my choice. I’m actually thinking of sending them my old inferior David Clark’s and having them possibly upgrade the speakers in them. I’ll use those only as a spare. Do yourself a favor and upgrade to the Dalcomm headsets! You won’t be sorry.