Need help in deciding in good headset

Peter,

MHO, it's the main problem with the Lightspeed headsets.


IMHO, it's a total non-issue. A matter of taste, maybe, but a deal
killer? Come on!

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

"buttman" wrote in message
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karl gruber wrote:
The major problem with the Lightspeeds is they can't be used in the
co-pilot
position.

Can you explain this a little more?


That's a bit of an exaggeration. The issue (problem?) with lightspeeds is
that they are not reversable. The mic and cords are always on the left. What
this means is that if you're sitting on the right side of the airplane and
the plug-ins are on your right side, you'll have to figure out how to deal
with the wires.

Alternately, a similar issue exists if you're sitting on the left side and
the aircraft has center mounted intercom jacks.

I agree that it is a pain in the butt, man. ;-) I've discussed it with the
Lightspeed folks at a couple of shows and they say their headsets are
designed for optimum performance and they would need new molds to make
headsets with wires and the mic on the right side. This is because their
earcups are not symmetric from front to back. They have decided not to
produce a right mic/wire headset. I understand their rationale, but
disagree.

KB

They have decided not to
produce a right mic/wire headset. I understand their rationale, but
disagree.

Seems that a clip to which you could route the wires over your head
would do the trick (at the expense of a foot of reach).

Jose
--
"Never trust anything that can think for itself, if you can't see where
it keeps its brain." (chapter 10 of book 3 - Harry Potter).
for Email, make the obvious change in the address.

Yes, headsets for crews are designed so that the microphone and cords can be
switched from the right to left side. Kind of like when flying from the
right side you use your right hand on the yoke and left on the throttle
quadrant.

The mike should be on the right side for the pilot on the right. EVERY
airliner is set up this way. Every corporate jet is as well. Lightspeeds do
not have this feature, and are designed for the left seat only.

Best,
Karl
"Curator" N185KG



"buttman" wrote in message
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karl gruber wrote:
The major problem with the Lightspeeds is they can't be used in the
co-pilot
position.

Can you explain this a little more?

I can't see that the location of the mic makes a difference. I absolutely
think the cord location matters - I hate a rats nest of cords in the
cockpit. That's one reason I seldom use the external antenna or the 12v
power cord for my handheld GPS.




"karl gruber" wrote in message
...
Yes, headsets for crews are designed so that the microphone and cords can
be switched from the right to left side. Kind of like when flying from the
right side you use your right hand on the yoke and left on the throttle
quadrant.

The mike should be on the right side for the pilot on the right. EVERY
airliner is set up this way. Every corporate jet is as well. Lightspeeds
do not have this feature, and are designed for the left seat only.

Best,
Karl
"Curator" N185KG



"buttman" wrote in message
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karl gruber wrote:
The major problem with the Lightspeeds is they can't be used in the
co-pilot
position.

Can you explain this a little more?

This is a good example of why you should rent for awhile. In a small
plane, it is a nuisance to have the mic boom on the outside, bumping
the window. Also, as mentioned, planes have the jacks in different
places, making the wire routing an issue. Try before you buy.
tom

karl gruber wrote:
Yes, headsets for crews are designed so that the microphone and cords can be
switched from the right to left side. Kind of like when flying from the
right side you use your right hand on the yoke and left on the throttle
quadrant.

The mike should be on the right side for the pilot on the right. EVERY
airliner is set up this way. Every corporate jet is as well. Lightspeeds do
not have this feature, and are designed for the left seat only.

karl gruber wrote:

The major problem with the Lightspeeds is they can't be used in the
co-pilot position. So along with being delicate, even a flight instructor
would have to fight the cords.

why not? I have been using my Lightspeeds from either left or right
seat without any problem...

--Sylvain

Karl,

The major problem with the Lightspeeds is they can't be used in the co-pilot
position.


Major problem? Can't be used? Maybe you can't. Thousands others can. Oh, and in
the price range the OP talks about, the mic boom is reversible on the
Lightspeeds. You'll still reverse left/right, as with any stereo headset.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message
...

Major problem? Can't be used? Maybe you can't. Thousands others can. Oh,
and in
the price range the OP talks about, the mic boom is reversible on the
Lightspeeds. You'll still reverse left/right, as with any stereo headset.

So, Thomas..........

Just what aircraft do you fly from the right seat? No pro pilot would buy a
Lightspeed.

Karl

Karl,

No pro pilot


I hurt your ego? Sorry.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)