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Best Headset?
Question to all who use Lightspeed headsets.
I have been using Avcom headsets for the last 4 years. Only complaint is the pressure on the ears, even with GEL cups. How do you like Lightspeed? Pro and Con. What is the best model for the best cost? How do you rate the reliability? Where is cheapest place to get one? Hank 172 driver |
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On 7/19/04 7:21 PM, Hankal wrote the following:
Question to all who use Lightspeed headsets. I have been using Avcom headsets for the last 4 years. Only complaint is the pressure on the ears, even with GEL cups. How do you like Lightspeed? Pro and Con. What is the best model for the best cost? How do you rate the reliability? Where is cheapest place to get one? Hank 172 driver Not a Lightspeed and not cheap but if you want low pressure and, especially if you are going to Oshkosh, you might want to look at this one: http://www.clarityaloft.com/ A new design, new company, guy running it is a friend of mine and I have been among those testing the headsets for him. The earpieces have been proven and are used in military helos. The mic and headband have been proven and are used in high-end professional stage performance. Audio quality is absolutely stunning and they weigh nothing. No pressure, of course, because no muffs. Actually quieter than my ANR Softcomm C-90s, especially above the low frequency range which is the only place that ANR works. He told me that they were going to have special pricing for CFIs, but I do not see it on the web site. So ask. Other than he's a friend, I get nothing out of recommending the product. In fact I had to pay for mine. :-( Geo. Anderson |
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"Hankal" wrote: How do you like Lightspeed? Pro and Con. I have a Lightspeed and a Telex. The Lightspeed is more comfortable and is easier on batteries. The Telex has better ANR performance and a better microphone and has been more durable. -- Dan C172RG at BFM |
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I've used the lightspeed models from the low-end passive headsets to the
'higher' end ANR's. I've consistently been pleased with the product and even more impressed with the customer support staff at Lightspeed.. seems to be a great bunch of people who have been very helpful and accommodating in my past dealings with them. Currently I have the 3G series ANR,,,, and a 25XL as a passenger headset (which I will be trading in for a 3G series at lightspeed). I used my Lightspeed Passive Solo X-country headset for more than a few years after getting my PPL and was most pleased with it. If you can afford the $$$ for ANR, go for it... I have to admit I was a little skeptical hearing about how the sound reduction could reduce fatigue - I'm a believer, now. Never realized that long low drone could sap a bit of energy from you. Enjoy! -- -- =----- Good Flights! Cecil PP-ASEL Student-IASEL Check out my personal flying adventures from my first flight to the checkride AND the continuing adventures beyond! Complete with pictures and text at: www.bayareapilot.com "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery - "We who fly, do so for the love of flying. We are alive in the air with this miracle that lies in our hands and beneath our feet" - Cecil Day Lewis - " |
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I have 2 Lightspeed 20XL ANR headsets and have been well pleased with both.
I have not had a need to use their customer service, but I have heard that it is great! BTW- I sold 2 David Clark headsets to buy my lightspeeds and I have not regreted it a bit. Jonr |
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I have a 180 hp cessna 172 and have owned two Lightspeed 15Ks since they
came out. I had to send one back when the seat ran over the cord. Lightspeed replaced it for....FREE. I had one ear stirrup crack and they sent the a replacement to me and I fixed myself, for FREE. They said I could send it in, but I could handle this repair. They are bulky looking, but they are light and comfortable and I feel a lot better after a long flight. I keep looking at upgrading, but these seem to work just fine. One reason to upgrade is to get the model that will accommodate a cell phone for those clearance deliveries. Ross Hankal wrote: Question to all who use Lightspeed headsets. I have been using Avcom headsets for the last 4 years. Only complaint is the pressure on the ears, even with GEL cups. How do you like Lightspeed? Pro and Con. What is the best model for the best cost? How do you rate the reliability? Where is cheapest place to get one? Hank 172 driver |
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I keep looking at upgrading, but these seem to work just fine. One
reason to upgrade is to get the model that will accommodate a cell phone for those clearance deliverie why would you get clearence over the phone? I alway get my clearence on the ground with tower or in the air without a tower. What am I missing? Hank |
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In a previous article, (Hankal) said:
why would you get clearence over the phone? I alway get my clearence on the ground with tower or in the air without a tower. What am I missing? You're missing the situation where you're at an untowered airport, and the ceilings are so low and the nearest atc too far away that you can't get your clearance in the air without penetrating the class E. So you phone FSS and get a clearance with a void time, climb up high enough to be heard, and tag up with atc. -- Paul Tomblin http://xcski.com/blogs/pt/ There are three kinds of people: Those who can count & those who can't. |
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You're missing the situation where you're at an untowered airport, and the
ceilings are so low and the nearest atc too far away that you can't get your clearance in the air without penetrating the class E. So you phone If the weather is that bad I do not launch. I did not get my IFR ticket to kill myself |
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You're missing the situation where you're at an untowered airport, and the
ceilings are so low and the nearest atc too far away that you can't get your clearance in the air without penetrating the class E. So you phone If the weather is that bad I do not launch. I did not get my IFR ticket to kill myself At a non-towered airport with an instrument approach, Class E will start at 700 AGL, which is often not high enough to contact ATC. Once in Class E you have to stay 500' below the clouds. So you won't depart IFR with a 1200' ceiling? |
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