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Lightspeed QFRXCc ANR Headset Review
Got my QFRXCc headset 3 days ago and now I tested it for 5 hours in a
citabria. As a young pilot, the Bose X semmend like an awesome headset however $1000 is just too much money to spend for me. I looked around and found the QFRXCc for $230 retail! I finally decided that in case I wasn't happy with I would just return it. Anyways, flying with it was just great, the best $230 I have ever spent!! Passive anutation is great but the magic comes when you turn the ANR on, I could not believe the difference the ANR made by switching it ON and OFF. The headset doesn't clamp at all, after flying 2 hours and 3 hours my head does not hurt. Compare to the Bose X, I think the headset is holding up pretty well. The Bose is still quieter but also almost 5x as expensive. The power for the ANR is supplied by 2x AA batteries in the battery box which also has two sliders to control volume in each speaker; it also has an aux plug to connect your mp3 player or cell phone! Great Headset I absolutely love it! -Nik |
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Lightspeed QFRXCc ANR Headset Review
Anyways, flying with it was just great, the best $230 I have ever
spent!! Passive anutation is great but the magic comes when you turn the ANR on, I could not believe the difference the ANR made by switching it ON and OFF. I wasn't aware that the QFRs were ANR headsets. For only $230, that's almost an impossible deal to beat. I hope the QFRs hold up better than the older model Lightspeeds did. Our current model (Twenty 3Gs) have been durable and pretty much bulletproof, unlike their predecessors. The old 15s, 20s, and 20XLs were not very rugged, and didn't hold up over the long haul. Enjoy 'em -- once you've gone ANR, you *never* go back. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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Lightspeed QFRXCc ANR Headset Review
You are right, I can't imagine going back...
As for durability it seems really rugged, nothing really to break, but we'll see... -Nik Jay Honeck wrote: Anyways, flying with it was just great, the best $230 I have ever spent!! Passive anutation is great but the magic comes when you turn the ANR on, I could not believe the difference the ANR made by switching it ON and OFF. I wasn't aware that the QFRs were ANR headsets. For only $230, that's almost an impossible deal to beat. I hope the QFRs hold up better than the older model Lightspeeds did. Our current model (Twenty 3Gs) have been durable and pretty much bulletproof, unlike their predecessors. The old 15s, 20s, and 20XLs were not very rugged, and didn't hold up over the long haul. Enjoy 'em -- once you've gone ANR, you *never* go back. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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Lightspeed QFRXCc ANR Headset Review
Jay Honeck wrote: I wasn't aware that the QFRs were ANR headsets. For only $230, that's almost an impossible deal to beat. You can get the QFR is active or passive models. I've had three of the Lightspeeds with those god awful giant foam earcups. ANR works pretty good but that's just way too much bulk on your head. As soon as I tried the QFR I immediately sold the other Lightspeed. They're very durable, I've had them for several years now. Not nearly as nice as my Bose but second best. |
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Lightspeed QFRXCc ANR Headset Review
Jay,
I wasn't aware that the QFRs were ANR headsets. For only $230, that's almost an impossible deal to beat. There's both a passive and an active version available. Also, there are versions made by Lightspeed but branded to the bigger pilot shops like Marv Golden, Avshop and others. I hope the QFRs hold up better than the older model Lightspeeds did. Our current model (Twenty 3Gs) have been durable and pretty much bulletproof, unlike their predecessors. The old 15s, 20s, and 20XLs were not very rugged, and didn't hold up over the long haul. The QFRs are a completely different design with a wire frame. Also, my 20K is still going strong. -- Thomas Borchert (EDDH) |
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Lightspeed QFRXCc ANR Headset Review
On Sun, 17 Sep 2006 10:22:41 +0200, Thomas Borchert
wrote: Jay, I wasn't aware that the QFRs were ANR headsets. For only $230, that's almost an impossible deal to beat. There's both a passive and an active version available. Also, there are versions made by Lightspeed but branded to the bigger pilot shops like Marv Golden, Avshop and others. I hope the QFRs hold up better than the older model Lightspeeds did. Our current model (Twenty 3Gs) have been durable and pretty much bulletproof, unlike their predecessors. The old 15s, 20s, and 20XLs were not very rugged, and didn't hold up over the long haul. The QFRs are a completely different design with a wire frame. Also, my 20K is still going strong. I'm also planing to get two of these rebranded headsets (MG Golden Eagle) so would like specific comments on reliability if anybody else uses them. David |
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Lightspeed QFRXCc ANR Headset Review
On Sun, 17 Sep 2006 11:04:25 GMT, B A R R Y
wrote: On 16 Sep 2006 17:19:57 -0700, "Nik" wrote: The power for the ANR is supplied by 2x AA batteries in the battery box which also has two sliders to control volume in each speaker; it also has an aux plug to connect your mp3 player or cell phone! Great Headset I absolutely love it! Do they automatically power off, or will it kill the batteries if you stow the headset and leave the ANR on? I wish all new sets included that feature, because visitors NEVER turn off the headsets, and I always forget, as my X's power themselves off after 20 minutes. G Yes, if you look at the spec. http://www.anrheadsets.com/productsqfrx2.asp |
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Lightspeed QFRXCc ANR Headset Review
B,
Do they automatically power off, or will it kill the batteries if you stow the headset and leave the ANR on? Lightspeed invented (and patented, they say) that features. All their headsets have it. -- Thomas Borchert (EDDH) |
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Lightspeed QFRXCc ANR Headset Review
On Sun, 17 Sep 2006 14:03:36 +0200, Thomas Borchert
wrote: B, Do they automatically power off, or will it kill the batteries if you stow the headset and leave the ANR on? Lightspeed invented (and patented, they say) that features. All their headsets have it. Bose Headset X shuts off automatically as well, together with a plethora of other consumer electronics I can think of. I doubt any patent challenge for a device that turns itself off after a period of inactivity would stand up to any scrutiny. |
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Lightspeed QFRXCc ANR Headset Review
who did you buy from? lightspeed is listing them at $379.
thx dan Nik wrote: Got my QFRXCc headset 3 days ago and now I tested it for 5 hours in a citabria. As a young pilot, the Bose X semmend like an awesome headset however $1000 is just too much money to spend for me. I looked around and found the QFRXCc for $230 retail! I finally decided that in case I wasn't happy with I would just return it. (snip) -Nik |
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