REFLECTOR: Lightweight headsets
Velocity_AZ
velocity_AZ at cox.net
Mon Jun 20 09:14:43 CDT 2005
I fly with the L1 - I think it is as quiet as my Pelter ANRs.
Regards,
Kevin Steiner
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> [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Keith Hallsten
> Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 8:57 PM
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> Subject: REFLECTOR: Lightweight headsets
>
> Does anyone have experience with the lightweight "in-ear" headsets? I
> have been looking at the following:
>
> Quiet Technologies "AuriComm" www.quiettechnologies.com $365
>
> Lightspeed Aviation "L1" www.anrheadsets.com/productsL1.asp $399
>
> Clarity Aloft www.clarityaloft.com $550
>
> Panther Electronics "Pilot Pro CATS"
> www.pantherelectronics.com/dual_headset.html $625
>
> All of these claim noise attenuation as good or better than ANR headsets,
> but much lighter, no sweaty head, and no batteries or power wiring
> required. The downside seems to be that you have to replace the
> memory-foam tips on the little speakers every couple of months, and they
> take a bit longer to put on.
>
> I have pretty well eliminated the Panther on the basis of higher price
> without apparent additional function to justify more money. The Clarity
> Aloft set has a band that goes across the back of your head to stabilize
> the mic and resist any pull on the wires. The QT AuriComm and LS L1 look
> to be very similar - I wonder if they come out of the same factory - but
> the L1 has a cell phone interface and a longer warranty.
>
> Anyone have any additional information or experience with any of these to
> share?
>
> Keith Hallsten << File: ATT00145.txt >>
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