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Old 12-09-2007, 02:28 PM
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Default ANR headsets with glasses

I'm doing some headset shopping for my recently-completed RV-8. To put this into perspective, I've never owned an ANR headset and I'm pretty happy using my 22-year-old David Clark H10-40s with gel earseals.

I used the Bose Aviation X during transition training, and it was awesome. But I don't think I'm going to be flying enough to justify a $1000 headset.

I bought a new Lightspeed QFRXCc for $300, figuring I couldn't go wrong. I like the headset okay, but it doesn't work so well when I'm wearing sunglasses. It seems like any little gap between my head and the earseals renders the ANR pretty much useless. Also, the audio quality of my own transmissions seems a little muffled when compared with the David Clarks.

I'm thinking about trying a reconditioned Lighspeed 20XLc for $350. Can anyone report on how well that headset works with sunglasses?

I've read all the reviews on these headsets and the other options. I'm looking for something that I can put over my head (as opposed to in my ears), works with sunglasses, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

Thanks in advance for any info,

-Geoff
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Old 12-09-2007, 02:35 PM
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Geoff,

I've flown Lightspeed 15XLC for slightly over 200 hours ... all with glasses ... and had no problem whatsoever. I find them both comfortable and delightfully effective in both active and passive NR. From what I see there's very little difference between the 15 and 20 models.
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Old 12-09-2007, 03:06 PM
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I think you need to look the glasses you are using. You need some thin flexy wire temples that interfere the least with the earcup seals.

Hans
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Old 12-09-2007, 03:17 PM
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Got to agree with nucleus. I've been using the 20xlc for quite awhile. I switched sunglasses from Ray Ban's to pair of Oakley's, and it has been killing me. The particular style of Oakley's I have are great on the ground, but has such a spread off my temple that is interferes with the headset and causes a headache after a few hours.

Buy the 20xlc - just be careful with your glasses.
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Old 12-09-2007, 03:46 PM
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I think you need to look the glasses you are using. You need some thin flexy wire temples that interfere the least with the earcup seals.

Hans
Serengeti. Very thin wire arms.

My David Clarks with gel earseals work fine with the glasses, but the Lightspeed QFRXCc with foam earseals is a problem.

Perhaps the answer is gel earseals or the Lightspeed 20XLc with the 1.5" thick earseals.

-Geoff
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Old 12-09-2007, 04:43 PM
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Default light speeds 15xl

had the leather ear seal, now have the slick nylon looking ear seals. have always worn glases with them, rather thick arms and never been a problem.
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Old 12-09-2007, 05:39 PM
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Default Upgrade Earseals

Geoff,

When I first purchased my QFR's (over a year ago) I had the same problem that you are having. The original ear seals are kind of junky. It did'nt seem to make much difference which sunglasses I used. I purchased the upgraded earseals from Lightspeed and the problem is solved. I like the headset so much now that I purchased another set for the passenger.

Jim
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Old 12-10-2007, 11:43 AM
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Default IN the ear for me...

I'm a perscription glasses wearer for flying, so I always have glasses on in the cockpit. I fly long trips on business, and I found the discomfort from the glasses parts pressing into my head opressive. And, the ear seals didn't seal well enough to get rid of noise.

I'm well into my second set of in_the_ear headsets and love the. This time it was Lightspeed with custom molded earseals. Far more comfortable and better noise attenuation with glasses.

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Old 12-10-2007, 11:53 AM
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I had the same problem when I upgraded my David Clark's to ANR, with a Headsets Inc kit.

I up graded to the gel seals, problem gone.

Reading above, the gel seals seem to be a common fix.

Try them, if you dont already have 'em.

Cheap/easy.
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Old 12-10-2007, 01:14 PM
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Default CALL LIGHTSPEED...

they will help you with this.
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