Headset Misfortunes

I have 4 Lightspeeds, 1 20XL, 1 15 XL and 2 QFR's for the rear pax. I've
had them about 6 years. There was one cracked earcup "horseshoe" and a
cracked headband. Replacement parts were shipped very promptly, and repairs
were simple. I have been very pleased with all my LS products. I can't
blame LS for either of the problems, as the headsets seem to get tossed
around or wind up on the floor after use. My non-aviation passengers tend
to be less than careful about most everything. Just last week a girl pretty
much insisted on walking on the wing in (very nice) spike heels, despite the
wingwalk area which has to be 18" wide. I told her she could put a hole in
the wing if that happened again. Luckily there was no dimpling, even though
she was shapely but by no means petite. Thank God for Walter Beech...

"Kyle Boatright" wrote in message
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"NW_Pilot" wrote in
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Jay Honeck wrote:
I will never, ever, EVER go back to standard non-ANR headphones...

I will second that!!! Lightspeed are great!!

You're right, but mine have needed a surprising number of repairs. I'm
thinking three returns to the factory in 7 years plus two or three
replacements of the headset foam cups plus my new opportunity to replace
the battery box myself.

And that's with about 500 hours of use.

Not good, IMO, considering how reliable well built electronics are.

KB