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You might want to have a look at the headset discussion that has been going on in "The Hanger" section.
If there is an unbiased source of information on headsets I haven't found it. Most of the people I've spoken to are very fond of whatever they have - myself included. (I have Flightcom headsets and am happy with the sound quality, comfort, and price.) You might try talking to the folks at the Aviators store at Boeing - maybe they will let you borrow different sets. Also, some manufacturers (Flightcom is one) have 30 day trials of their products. Your instructor may also let you borrow theirs. Try to test the different models in the airplane, if possible, but you can also plug it into your stereo to test the sound quality.
For a first headset, I would try to find a good passive set. They are *much* less expensive than active noise cancelling, and the better quality ones have good sound quality. Unless you are flying a lot, the little bit of noise that makes it through won't cause you to miss anything.
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