Not all audio panels are created equally from a user control set standpoint. That’s a PS Engineering PMA450C pictured at the bottom and it has an onboard OLED display for navigating the various menus. Garmin’s GMA 350 at the top has hard controls with alternate key functions only. Bottom line—get a good demo to see which you get along with the best.
The time to upgrade the audio system is when the panel and wiring is already opened up. Start with a thorough demo before buying and consider upgrading headsets.
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Larry Anglisano
Larry Anglisano
Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano has been a staple at Aviation Consumer since 1995. An active land, sea and glider pilot, Larry has over 30 years’ experience as an avionics repairman and flight test pilot. He’s the editorial director overseeing sister publications Aviation Safety magazine, IFR magazine and is a regular contributor to KITPLANES magazine with his Avionics Bootcamp column.

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