Your choice of in-the-ear headesets...
07-24-2011, 11:57 AM
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Your choice of in-the-ear headesets...
I narrowed it down to these 3 here:
Clarity Aloft
QT Halo
Lightspeed Mach 1
I need one that will work for equally well in a prop and jet environment. Anyone got any recommendations for any of these 3 headsets?
Clarity Aloft
QT Halo
Lightspeed Mach 1
I need one that will work for equally well in a prop and jet environment. Anyone got any recommendations for any of these 3 headsets?
07-24-2011, 02:11 PM
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I have the CA, and I love it. I haven't used it in a jet (or flown one at all) yet, but it's awesome with props, and I've read lots of people loving it in jets. From what I've seen people seem to almost universally like both the QT and CA, but those who have tried both seem to prefer the CA, for the most part. It's also more expensive, and so are the tips, so that could be a reason to go with the QT.
The Mach 1 has very mixed reviews, with lots of people citing fit issues. Last time I checked the Lightspeed website, it wasn't there, so I believe it's no longer in production.
I would definitely recommend the CA, but the QT is also very popular, so YMMV on that one.
The Mach 1 has very mixed reviews, with lots of people citing fit issues. Last time I checked the Lightspeed website, it wasn't there, so I believe it's no longer in production.
I would definitely recommend the CA, but the QT is also very popular, so YMMV on that one.
07-24-2011, 06:15 PM
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I have the CA Pro, love it, use it on my long trips. Takes awhile to get used to the head-piece, as it pinches my ears just a little, and they are hard to bend. Other than that, replace the ear-foam every once in awhile and it's gravy! The Aux input is nice too
07-25-2011, 05:26 AM
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I like my M1's, would NEVER use them in a Twin Otter (stick to ANR for louder planes), but worked well in light pistons and especially in jets.. I have used them at a few airlines that require TSO'd headsets, but never heard a word about using them. I would save your money and buy the non-tso'd headset. I enjoy the custom ear-molds as well.
07-25-2011, 02:15 PM
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Speaking of ANR vs. non. I felt my CA Pro was just as effective as any Bose. I've worn just about every headset out there, and still prefer that one above all.
I only use it mainly as an X-C headset, and my DC 13.4 for short hops and test flights.
I only use it mainly as an X-C headset, and my DC 13.4 for short hops and test flights.
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