Light weight headsets??

[superrav]

Anyone checked out the LightSPEED Mach 1. THey just came out. Im thinking about trying it out.

My bose are a year old.....they're great headsets..no complaints..just need the room in my flight bag.. asking $700 for them. thanks for the reply's.

 

[Way2Broke]

I have used ANRs before, I just had no idea how they worked. Now I have achieved enlightenment. However, I have been told not to go into the light. Thanks for the help.

 

[Mr Wu]

Don't get Panthers. They suck-diddly-uck!! I bought the version with the boom mike and you pretty much kave to fish hook yourself with it to break the squelch. Flew with a guy that had the in-ear mike and heard every sniff, cough, clearing of the throat, and him drinking water because he kept forgetting to hit the mute button.

 

[Alin10123]

how loud is loud?
I've used them in: Navajo, seminole, seneca (older model not well sealed), Cessnas and pipers and not found them to be any louder (slightly quieter) than any passive headset ive worn......

You mention that they are slightly quieter than any passive headset you've worn? What about compared to any ANR/PNR DC headset your've worn? Is it much quieter than those? I have pretty sensitive hearing and i'd like to keep it that way. I will be flying in cessnas and Alarus 2000 aircraft and hopefully RJ's in the future.

Will these things be the way to go? I dont mind spending the money if they are worth it. Like i said... i'm looking for the best hearing protection. I'm currently undecide between the BOSE headsets, the Clarity Aloft's, and the top of the line DC's. Which one protects the hearing the best in loud props/RJ's? I'm assuming that the Clarity Aloft's are the most comfortable?

thanks in advance for your opinions/advice.

 

[U-I pilot]

When I was searching, it ultimately came down to value, comfort, and sound protection. I think I really just didn't want to spend the money for the Bose even if it was the slightest bit quieter.

Others I considered along with Clarity Aloft were Lightspeed ANR and D&C ANR. Of those two I would have chosen the Lightspeed because of comfort and sound reduction. All of these were in about the same price range (lightspeed was cheapest actually). Clarity comfort really makes the difference in how I feel after a flight simply because of the lack of weight on my head.....

One of the other flight instructors that got the Clarity at the same time as me tried them on in a Cirrus then to test, put the BOSE on OVER it....he said the bose eliminated some more of the low frequency but leaked in more of higher frequencies when he removed the Clarities....

All of those headsets are quality and are among the best in hearing protection in my opinion....any would a good choice, just depends on what you are looking to spend and how strong your neck is

 

[SKYLAWYER]

Has anyone compared the specs on the Lightspeed Mach1 to the specs on the clarity aloft? Just curious to see which headset wins on paper. I am also debating the Mach1 and the Clarity Aloft. My only concearn is the the MAch1 is unproven and I am unable to find anyone who has actually used it.

 

[U-I pilot]

if anyone has info on the mach 1 i'd be interested to hear. Tried on both at OSH, and the lightspeed just felt chinsy (sp?) and didnt block sound as well..... maybe I just didnt have a clue about how it should go on....who knows.....

 

[Alin10123]

U-I-pilot, you mentiond that you have used the Bose headsets before.
People give those usually top marks. Would you say that these Clarity Alofts are better than the bose headsets? If someone were to give you the bose headsets as a gift, would you go back to them? or would you definately stick with the Clarity Alofts in both loud propeler engines AND jet engines? Why?

thanks

 

[MauleSkinner]

U-I-pilot, you mentiond that you have used the Bose headsets before.
People give those usually top marks. Would you say that these Clarity Alofts are better than the bose headsets? If someone were to give you the bose headsets as a gift, would you go back to them? or would you definately stick with the Clarity Alofts in both loud propeler engines AND jet engines? Why?

thanks

don't know about U-I, but I'd find some sucker to buy the Bose and keep my Clarities. My ears are very senstive to electric shocks at V1 (don't ask me how I know)

Fly safe!

David

 

[U-I pilot]

I dont know how they would fare in jets but as far as props, im quite content with the clarity alofts over Bose.... Bose and lightspeed are probably the most comfortable muff type headsets I've worn but the fact that you have hardly anything on your head is unparalleled. I like the Clarity aloft and plan to use through both props and future jets I fly....
thats besides the fact that I could buy 2 Clarity aloft headsets for the cost of one Bose....Save your money and be more comfortable...

 

[Alin10123]

I dont know how they would fare in jets but as far as props, im quite content with the clarity alofts over Bose.... Bose and lightspeed are probably the most comfortable muff type headsets I've worn but the fact that you have hardly anything on your head is unparalleled. I like the Clarity aloft and plan to use through both props and future jets I fly....
thats besides the fact that I could buy 2 Clarity aloft headsets for the cost of one Bose....Save your money and be more comfortable...

Ok... in props you would prefer the clarity alofts. You meantion becuase of comfort. How about noise wise? Between the bose and the Clarity Aloft's , which would you say are quieter in props?

Also... you said you weren't able to compare between both jets and props when it comes to Bose and Clairt Alofts, but the Clarity Alofts still work great in jets right? As far as cutting out windnoise and engine noise?

Sorry for all of the questions, just new at all of this.
thanks