Clarity Aloft Headset

brianwallis · #1 05-08-2007, 06:57 AM

Hello Everyone... I installed a David Clark Stereo intercom in my AA-1a an purchased the Clarity Aloft Headset just prior to Sun'n'Fun. This is the same system I used to use in the Army as a Blackhawk crewchief. There is a small Bose speaker in a foam earplug.. you roll it up and stuff it in your ear. The headset frame is like wearing sunglasses in reverse. It's very comfortable. The headset has an aux audio in, and a volume knob. It knocks out just about all the other noise and the sound is second to none!!!! Everything is incredibly clear. I'd say your getting better performance than a Bose headset with ANR at half the price. The Aloft headset has no ANR.. it does not need it. I've got music piped in from the 396 and it's like I'm at a IMAX theater...
Go buy a set and see for yourself... ps... no head vice action like regular headsets and that means you dont scratch your canopy with the headset!
Best
Brian
ps.. I have not recieved any special price or discount or renumeration in any way for the review of this product.

rv7boy · #2 05-08-2007, 10:03 AM

Brian,
Do a search on "halo" or "Quiet Technologies" or visit one of the many threads such as

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...t+Technologies

and you'll see we have been discussing this type of headset for some time. I personally believe it's the most modern type of headset available today. To me it outperforms all the electronic noise cancellation headsets including the much revered Bose Headset X. (Flaming may now begin...but if you haven't tried the QT Halo, your replies will not count!)

Agreed, Clarity Aloft, QT Halo and some other headsets offer equal noise reduction without ANR and without the dreaded "head vice" force of conventional headsets.

The last time I checked the QT Halo is about $150 cheaper than the Clarity Aloft. But if you need an aux input (for a cellphone) for the QT Halo you can go to Radio Shack and buy one for 50 bucks and still have 100 bucks in your pocket. Or so I was told...I haven't done it yet.

I have not been paid by Quiet Technologies to state that I am a very happy user of the QT Halo headset.

Don

RV7Guy · #3 05-08-2007, 06:54 PM

I own two Clarity's now. I have tried the QT's and they are not as good as the Clarity. My jacks are in the back and the location the cord comes out of the QT is not at all convenient. They are similar in comfort but the sound quality is not as good.

If you are only interested in saving the money then the QT's will do. If you want the best in this type of headset, take a look at the Clarity.

Just a happy customer.

brian · #4 06-05-2007, 02:40 PM

I really like their products - they attenuate the noise the best, and their customer service is highly personalized and excellent. The headphones are so light, you forget you even have them on.
brian

RV8iator · #5 06-11-2007, 01:38 PM

I too have no been using my Halo headset for a month or so and I love it. I switched from my Bose X, which I still think is a remarkable headset, but the Halo is just more comfortable and is just as quiet. No batteries and staying put during acro are also pluses. When I get my wife converted over, I'm sure I'll have 2 almost new Bose headsets for sale.

mark manda · #6 08-12-2007, 04:52 PM

I just bought a set. I used the excuse that I needed more room to see outside the back seat of a tandem while trying to taxi and land.

We have Bose, David Clark's anr and reg, flightcoms, softcom, lightspeed anr and I have an old set of Plantronics Star set a lt. col from houston loaned me.

I'll see how they compare.

ddddsp · #7 08-12-2007, 07:44 PM

Darrie,

I am not trying to convince you otherwise and I know that is not possible.........BUT if your Halo headset is not that clear or as clear as a Clarity.........send it back and get a new one. My first one was OK but not as clear as BOSE. Took it to Halo at OSH and he tested it.........agreed with me...gave me a new one that was MUCH clearer. So before anyone throws their HALO away for another brand due to clarity or sound quality.........discuss it with HALO first to see if it might be a poor set not up tho thier standards!

IMHO

DEAN

gvgoff99 · #8 08-22-2007, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddddsp

Darrie,

I am not trying to convince you otherwise and I know that is not possible.........BUT if your Halo headset is not that clear or as clear as a Clarity.........send it back and get a new one. My first one was OK but not as clear as BOSE. Took it to Halo at OSH and he tested it.........agreed with me...gave me a new one that was MUCH clearer. So before anyone throws their HALO away for another brand due to clarity or sound quality.........discuss it with HALO first to see if it might be a poor set not up tho thier standards!

IMHO

DEAN

Dean, It appears that maybe Clarity has better quality control and this is the price difference? I have two CA's and never a problem. It is good to know that Halo will fix the problem. CA also has excellent customer support and a 30 day trial period. I have not tried the Halo so can't comment on them. The concept of both is valid and excellent in use.

rodeomanny · #9 08-22-2007, 09:05 PM

Just switched from Lightspeed 3G to HALO and love them! nuff said.

mark manda · #10 08-26-2007, 12:30 AM

I really like the head clearance because I flew with the Bose for the first time last night and I was scraping my canopy in the HR-2.

that being said-- IMHO the Bose are better at noise reduction. Maybe it's only at high speeds when wind noise plays a factor. i.e. 180--225kts. YMMV

I will be wearing the Alofts but won't be kicking the Bose out of bed(or replacing them) anytime soon.