Lightspeed Mach 1 headsets?

13brv3 · #1 05-16-2006, 08:39 AM

Greetings,

Has anyone tried the Mach 1 headsets? I've currently got a 30-3G headset, which I like, but it eats up a lot of headroom that I don't have to spare under the canopy. If the Mach 1 is good, I might give it a try.

Thanks,
Rusty

jeff beckley · #2 05-28-2006, 08:14 PM

I tryed then about a month ago. There ok but not worth the money. Very poor noise reduction and not very good for music. "tinney"
Very light weight, good vocal sound. Still I sent it back

sraskow · #3 05-28-2006, 09:24 PM

I bought a set about 2 months ago and at the start I didn't like them at all. Made several calls to Lightspeed about them and they were very helpful with suggestions on how to use them. After a while I started to like them but still wasn't completely happy. Decided to get the custom ear plugs made for them and now I wouldn' fly with anything else. I have 3gs from lightspeed and with the custom plugs they are considerable more quite then my headsets were. I don't even know that I have them on after a few minutes. Have even started to get out with them on a couple times. Nice to wear a hat and be able to take it of when you want and no head squeeze either. Sound is crystal clear through them. If you have any futher questions E-mail me and I'll be glad to answer any questions.

RV7Guy · #4 05-28-2006, 10:09 PM

I went with the Clarity aloft headset. I did it for a couple of reasons. One because of the heat we fly in here in AZ, two, to avoid the clamping pressure of the conventional headsets and to have great sound. With the Clarity I had to turn down the radios and the music from the XM is excellent.

They are so light and comfortable I have gotten out of the plane with them on. Can't go back to a conventional headset!!

Ted Farmin · #5 05-28-2006, 10:29 PM

I tried a set of lightspeed headset while flying in a friends 206 then removed
them and put on my aloft technologys and proved that the aloft's were
much quieter, engine noise cut in half, lighter and can wear a big hat in our
RV4 when it is done.
Ted

RV4-installing Dynon D-180
then painting.

chuck · #6 05-28-2006, 11:01 PM

I've been looking at the in-ear headsets (ear-sets?) for a while but wonder if they stay on well during positive and negative G acro. Anybody with first hand experience?

RV7Guy · #7 05-29-2006, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuck

I've been looking at the in-ear headsets (ear-sets?) for a while but wonder if they stay on well during positive and negative G acro. Anybody with first hand experience?

There is no mass to Clarity Aloft headset so they stay put. In AZ I have hit 3G turbulence that has loosened fillings

but the headset stays in place. Also during "RV" type aerobatics, they are fine.

The only complaint I've heard from those trying the CA's is, not that they didn't work great, but they just didn't like something in the ears.

13brv3 · #8 05-29-2006, 07:41 AM

Thanks for the great comments. I haven't heard of the Clarity Aloft headset, so it sounds like I have some research to do, because it would sure be nice to avoid the standard type headset if possible.

Cheers,
Rusty

7pilot · #9 05-29-2006, 09:46 PM

If you are going to Oshkosh you can go to the lightspeed booth and they will let you try anything you want to compare against the lightspeed products, complete with simulated sound of an engine. I have found this to be very effective.

Stewart

William Slaughter · #10 05-30-2006, 04:43 AM

Also check out the Quiet Technologies products. (www.quiettechnologies.com). I tried them on for a demo at SWRFI and was impressed. Their price is quite a bit more attractive than Lightspeed as well.