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 Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 8:28 am Post subject: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10 |
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Last time I bought a headset, I compared the Bose A20 ad Lightspeed Zulu 2, and the Zulu 2 had substantially worse Bose A20 noise reduction. I need a new headset again, so I bought the Zulu PFX and flew with it the other night. The PFX also has substantially worse noise reduction than the A20. My A20 isn't quite comfortable on long flights, which I why I keep trying alternatives.
Has anyone else compared the A20 to the Lightspeed headsets head-to-head in the RV-10 and have a similar result? People generally seem to prefer one over the other slightly, but the difference is huge in my experience, which makes me think something else is going on (or I'm just weird).
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 9:07 am Post subject: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10 |
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If you are looking for comfort and quiet, you can't beat a set of Quiet Technologies Halo's with properly inserted ear tips. I also use a pair of Zulu and Zulu 2 and like both very much. No experience with Bose though.
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Subject: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10
Last time I bought a headset, I compared the Bose A20 ad Lightspeed Zulu 2, and the Zulu 2 had substantially worse Bose A20 noise reduction. I need a new headset again, so I bought the Zulu PFX and flew with it the other night. The PFX also has substantially worse noise reduction than the A20. My A20 isn't quite comfortable on long flights, which I why I keep trying alternatives.
Has anyone else compared the A20 to the Lightspeed headsets head-to-head in the RV-10 and have a similar result? People generally seem to prefer one over the other slightly, but the difference is huge in my experience, which makes me think something else is going on (or I'm just weird).
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 9:17 am Post subject: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10 |
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I did when I compared the A20 and the Bose X and the regular Zulu.
Same conclusion.
Tim
On Mar 20, 2015, at 11:24 AM, Rob Kochman <rv10rob(at)gmail.com (rv10rob(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
[quote]Last time I bought a headset, I compared the Bose A20 ad Lightspeed Zulu 2, and the Zulu 2 had substantially worse Bose A20 noise reduction. I need a new headset again, so I bought the Zulu PFX and flew with it the other night. The PFX also has substantially worse noise reduction than the A20. My A20 isn't quite comfortable on long flights, which I why I keep trying alternatives.
Has anyone else compared the A20 to the Lightspeed headsets head-to-head in the RV-10 and have a similar result? People generally seem to prefer one over the other slightly, but the difference is huge in my experience, which makes me think something else is going on (or I'm just weird).
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 9:21 am Post subject: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10 |
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I can tell you that I have a mid level headset and it is awful compared to the Bose and Lightspeed. I can also tell you that we love our LS Zulu 2 over the Bose. This is not at the level of the PFX to A20, I agree but the fit of the Bose makes it the last headset to be used on our –10. So 4 out of 4 people in my plane prefer the fit of the Lightspeed over the Bose, but one tolerates it each time (if awesome headsets makes the situation “tolerable”).
Your questions was NR between the two, my response is that fit overrides any further NR that either gives us as we believe the Noise reduction of the Lightspeed is good enough to listen to movies without a need for higher volumes. We have not heard a significant difference between the two, so you may have a loose earpad or something else going on. That happened to us on the Lightspeed and a replacement earpad (wider for smaller head significantly fixed the noise issue)
When riding motorcycles there are two excellent headsets (ARAI and SHOEI) one fits perfect; one just doesn’t fit right at all, I think your situation may be the same, the Bose just fits your head better than the Lightspeed may, ad that is why you hear the significant difference.
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Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 9:24 AM
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Subject: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10
Last time I bought a headset, I compared the Bose A20 ad Lightspeed Zulu 2, and the Zulu 2 had substantially worse Bose A20 noise reduction. I need a new headset again, so I bought the Zulu PFX and flew with it the other night. The PFX also has substantially worse noise reduction than the A20. My A20 isn't quite comfortable on long flights, which I why I keep trying alternatives.
Has anyone else compared the A20 to the Lightspeed headsets head-to-head in the RV-10 and have a similar result? People generally seem to prefer one over the other slightly, but the difference is huge in my experience, which makes me think something else is going on (or I'm just weird).
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:24 am Post subject: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10 |
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I know you're specifically asking about the Zulu vs the Bose, but I did a direct comparison between the QT Halos (passive noise canceling) and the Bose A20s. I had the bose over one ear, and the halos in the other. The halos were noticeably quieter.
However, the are more effort to put on, and I wouldn't want to use them for guests in the plane.
On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 11:24 AM, Rob Kochman <rv10rob(at)gmail.com (rv10rob(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
[quote]Last time I bought a headset, I compared the Bose A20 ad Lightspeed Zulu 2, and the Zulu 2 had substantially worse Bose A20 noise reduction. I need a new headset again, so I bought the Zulu PFX and flew with it the other night. The PFX also has substantially worse noise reduction than the A20. My A20 isn't quite comfortable on long flights, which I why I keep trying alternatives.
Has anyone else compared the A20 to the Lightspeed headsets head-to-head in the RV-10 and have a similar result? People generally seem to prefer one over the other slightly, but the difference is huge in my experience, which makes me think something else is going on (or I'm just weird).
-Rob
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rene(at)felker.com
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:55 am Post subject: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10 |
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I have used Halos, Dave Clark, Bose, and light speed. I fly everything except the Halo (I sold mine because they were harder to get on and off). I think the Bose is the best, with the light speed being just about the same. My wife prefers her Halo. She got custom ear molds.
I think it is a personal preference thing……..try them all and pick the ones that work best for you.
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I know you're specifically asking about the Zulu vs the Bose, but I did a direct comparison between the QT Halos (passive noise canceling) and the Bose A20s. I had the bose over one ear, and the halos in the other. The halos were noticeably quieter.
However, the are more effort to put on, and I wouldn't want to use them for guests in the plane.
On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 11:24 AM, Rob Kochman <rv10rob(at)gmail.com (rv10rob(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
Last time I bought a headset, I compared the Bose A20 ad Lightspeed Zulu 2, and the Zulu 2 had substantially worse Bose A20 noise reduction. I need a new headset again, so I bought the Zulu PFX and flew with it the other night. The PFX also has substantially worse noise reduction than the A20. My A20 isn't quite comfortable on long flights, which I why I keep trying alternatives.
Has anyone else compared the A20 to the Lightspeed headsets head-to-head in the RV-10 and have a similar result? People generally seem to prefer one over the other slightly, but the difference is huge in my experience, which makes me think something else is going on (or I'm just weird).
-Rob
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RV-10 Flying since March 2011
Woodinville, WA
http://kochman.net/N819K
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 1:13 pm Post subject: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10 |
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For me personally, either the Zulu or Bose worked well. For my wife however, the Bose was substantially better. Turns out that the Zulu didn't seal as well as the Bose along the rear part of her jaw and that caused the ANR not to work as well. That being said, the only way you're going to know is to try them in person. Sorry, just my experience.
Bob
On Friday, March 20, 2015, Rob Kochman <rv10rob(at)gmail.com (rv10rob(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
[quote]Last time I bought a headset, I compared the Bose A20 ad Lightspeed Zulu 2, and the Zulu 2 had substantially worse Bose A20 noise reduction. I need a new headset again, so I bought the Zulu PFX and flew with it the other night. The PFX also has substantially worse noise reduction than the A20. My A20 isn't quite comfortable on long flights, which I why I keep trying alternatives.
Has anyone else compared the A20 to the Lightspeed headsets head-to-head in the RV-10 and have a similar result? People generally seem to prefer one over the other slightly, but the difference is huge in my experience, which makes me think something else is going on (or I'm just weird).
-Rob
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Woodinville, WA
http://kochman.net/N819K
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Kellym
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 1:22 pm Post subject: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10 |
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Agreed. Back when the original Zulu and Bose X were the top of the line,
we spent several hours at Sportys going back and forth between them.
Better comfort and slightly lighter weight became deciding choice for
the Bose. One of these days I will compare current models. While Bose
support has been okay, Lightspeed has much better reputation.
On 3/20/2015 2:10 PM, Bob Condrey wrote:
| Quote: | For me personally, either the Zulu or Bose worked well. For my wife
however, the Bose was substantially better. Turns out that the Zulu
didn't seal as well as the Bose along the rear part of her jaw and
that caused the ANR not to work as well. That being said, the only way
you're going to know is to try them in person. Sorry, just my experience.
Bob
On Friday, March 20, 2015, Rob Kochman <rv10rob(at)gmail.com
<mailto:rv10rob(at)gmail.com>> wrote:
Last time I bought a headset, I compared the Bose A20 ad
Lightspeed Zulu 2, and the Zulu 2 had substantially worse Bose A20
noise reduction. I need a new headset again, so I bought the Zulu
PFX and flew with it the other night. The PFX also has
substantially worse noise reduction than the A20. My A20 isn't
quite comfortable on long flights, which I why I keep trying
alternatives.
Has anyone else compared the A20 to the Lightspeed headsets
head-to-head in the RV-10 and have a similar result? People
generally seem to prefer one over the other slightly, but the
difference is huge in my experience, which makes me think
something else is going on (or I'm just weird).
-Rob
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RV-10 Flying since March 2011
Woodinville, WA
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| Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10 |
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As soon as I saw that monstrous control box on the PFX, I already made up my mind that they sucked. It looks like the pedal from my grandmother's sewing machine, complete with the proper looking cable...
Come on, electronics are getting smaller all the time, but the PFXs control box just doubled or even tripled up. Guess they need room for the extra batteries to talk to the iPad and other "cool" nonsensical stuff.
I'm very happy with my Bose A20, but on longer flights I prefer the Halos. A bit of a pain putting it on, but there's no head clamping, and it does sound clearer than the Bose.
For what it's worth, my friend recently bought a defective PFX, sent it back to Lightspeed, and instead of giving him a new one, they repaired it and sent it back to him... he's the proud owner of a pair of AKGs now.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 5:23 am Post subject: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10 |
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I have 2 pairs A10 and 2 pairs A20’s. The A20’s are better than the 10”s. I have tried Zulu 2’s a couple times but always liked the Bose.
So we did a direct comparison in another RV-10 and they had Lightspeed Zulu 2’s. We were flying along for about 20 minutes. He with his Zulu 2 and Myself with the A20. We swapped and flew for 10 minutes or so and we then gave our thoughts. We both felt the Bose was superior to the lightspeed. AS for comfort I dislike the Zulu’s it’s just not comfortable for me. I can fly 6-7 hours with the Bose and not even realize I have them on. I think the fit and Comfort for each individual is different but as for noise reduction and quality I feel the Bose are superior. As for the service from Bose they have been excellent. I take my in at Oshkosh every year and they have check them and replaced items at no cost that they feel Need attention.
With my A20’s on and no sunglasses you can almost not hear my engine at cruise they are that quite. It took me a while to get use to that.
FWIW
Buy what you want and feel comfortable in. They all work
Geoff Combs
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Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 12:25 PM
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Subject: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10
Last time I bought a headset, I compared the Bose A20 ad Lightspeed Zulu 2, and the Zulu 2 had substantially worse Bose A20 noise reduction. I need a new headset again, so I bought the Zulu PFX and flew with it the other night. The PFX also has substantially worse noise reduction than the A20. My A20 isn't quite comfortable on long flights, which I why I keep trying alternatives.
Has anyone else compared the A20 to the Lightspeed headsets head-to-head in the RV-10 and have a similar result? People generally seem to prefer one over the other slightly, but the difference is huge in my experience, which makes me think something else is going on (or I'm just weird).
-Rob
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RV-10 Flying since March 2011
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| Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:38 am Post subject: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10 |
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Thanks, everyone. I just ordered the AKG and will try that, then make a
decision.
I actually already have a set of QT Halos. Very comfortable, but the noise
reduction isn't nearly as good as my A20s. The in-the-ear design is
ineffective in blocking low frequencies, in my experience.
-Rob
On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 6:20 AM, Geoff Combs <g.combs(at)aerosportmodeling.com>
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[quote] I have 2 pairs A10 and 2 pairs A20’s. The A20’s are better than the 10”s.
I have tried Zulu 2’s a couple times but always liked the Bose.
So we did a direct comparison in another RV-10 and they had Lightspeed
Zulu 2’s. We were flying along for about 20 minutes. He with his Zulu 2 and
Myself with the A20. We swapped and flew for 10 minutes or so and we then
gave our thoughts. We both felt the Bose was superior to the lightspeed. AS
for comfort I dislike the Zulu’s it’s just not comfortable for me. I can
fly 6-7 hours with the Bose and not even realize I have them on. I think
the fit and Comfort for each individual is different but as for noise
reduction and quality I feel the Bose are superior. As for the service from
Bose they have been excellent. I take my in at Oshkosh every year and they
have check them and replaced items at no cost that they feel Need
attention.
With my A20’s on and no sunglasses you can almost not hear my engine at
cruise they are that quite. It took me a while to get use to that.
FWIW
Buy what you want and feel comfortable in. They all work
Geoff Combs
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owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *Rob Kochman
*Sent:* Friday, March 20, 2015 12:25 PM
*To:* rv10-list
*Subject:* Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10
Last time I bought a headset, I compared the Bose A20 ad Lightspeed Zulu
2, and the Zulu 2 had substantially worse Bose A20 noise reduction. I need
a new headset again, so I bought the Zulu PFX and flew with it the other
night. The PFX also has substantially worse noise reduction than the A20
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| Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 11:27 am Post subject: Re: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10 |
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Hi
I have been meaning to wade in on this. IN my PA28 I used DC 13.4 that had the Headsets Inc ANR retrofit,. Something that I liked. Then at KOSH I tried the Clarity Aloft and the QuietTechnologies Halo headsets.
I liked the Halos best as there were no wires going to the ears buds. They are very quiet as well. I have been using them for a couple of years and am happy with the choice.
From a comfort perspective, it is nice not having a thick padded band on top of my head. And they weight almost nothing at all so the comfort factor is high. This means I don't have to keep taking the buttons off the top of ball caps as well!
If you are at KOSH, I suggest you demo a pair at the QT booth.
The halo ear buds take a bit of practice to get the fit right but I found them well worth the effort.
Cheers
Les
PS: I have never tried the Zulus or Bose headsets - they were a bit too spendy for me. YMMV
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| Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 8:31 pm Post subject: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10 |
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Got the AKG, and I like the bluetooth music, inclusion of both twin and LEMO plugs, and it's comfortable, but the ANR just isn't as good as the Bose's. I think I'll be getting another Bose.
-Rob
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I actually already have a set of QT Halos. Very comfortable, but the noise reduction isn't nearly as good as my A20s. The in-the-ear design is ineffective in blocking low frequencies, in my experience.
-Rob
On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 6:20 AM, Geoff Combs <g.combs(at)aerosportmodeling.com (g.combs(at)aerosportmodeling.com)> wrote:
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I have 2 pairs A10 and 2 pairs A20’s. The A20’s are better than the 10”s. I have tried Zulu 2’s a couple times but always liked the Bose.
So we did a direct comparison in another RV-10 and they had Lightspeed Zulu 2’s. We were flying along for about 20 minutes. He with his Zulu 2 and Myself with the A20. We swapped and flew for 10 minutes or so and we then gave our thoughts. We both felt the Bose was superior to the lightspeed. AS for comfort I dislike the Zulu’s it’s just not comfortable for me. I can fly 6-7 hours with the Bose and not even realize I have them on. I think the fit and Comfort for each individual is different but as for noise reduction and quality I feel the Bose are superior. As for the service from Bose they have been excellent. I take my in at Oshkosh every year and they have check them and replaced items at no cost that they feel Need attention.
With my A20’s on and no sunglasses you can almost not hear my engine at cruise they are that quite. It took me a while to get use to that.
FWIW
Buy what you want and feel comfortable in. They all work
Geoff Combs
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of Rob Kochman
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 12:25 PM
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Subject: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10
Last time I bought a headset, I compared the Bose A20 ad Lightspeed Zulu 2, and the Zulu 2 had substantially worse Bose A20 noise reduction. I need a new headset again, so I bought the Zulu PFX and flew with it the other night. The PFX also has substantially worse noise reduction than the A20. My A20 isn't quite comfortable on long flights, which I why I keep trying alternatives.
Has anyone else compared the A20 to the Lightspeed headsets head-to-head in the RV-10 and have a similar result? People generally seem to prefer one over the other slightly, but the difference is huge in my experience, which makes me think something else is going on (or I'm just weird).
-Rob
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good feedback!
Thanks!
From: Rob Kochman (rv10rob(at)gmail.com)
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2015 9:27 PM
To: rv10-list (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: Re: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10
Got the AKG, and I like the bluetooth music, inclusion of both twin and LEMO plugs, and it's comfortable, but the ANR just isn't as good as the Bose's. I think I'll be getting another Bose.
-Rob
On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 7:34 AM, Rob Kochman <rv10rob(at)gmail.com (rv10rob(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
| Quote: | Thanks, everyone. I just ordered the AKG and will try that, then make a decision.
I actually already have a set of QT Halos. Very comfortable, but the noise reduction isn't nearly as good as my A20s. The in-the-ear design is ineffective in blocking low frequencies, in my experience.
-Rob
On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 6:20 AM, Geoff Combs <g.combs(at)aerosportmodeling.com (g.combs(at)aerosportmodeling.com)> wrote:
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I have 2 pairs A10 and 2 pairs A20’s. The A20’s are better than the 10”s. I have tried Zulu 2’s a couple times but always liked the Bose.
So we did a direct comparison in another RV-10 and they had Lightspeed Zulu 2’s. We were flying along for about 20 minutes. He with his Zulu 2 and Myself with the A20. We swapped and flew for 10 minutes or so and we then gave our thoughts. We both felt the Bose was superior to the lightspeed. AS for comfort I dislike the Zulu’s it’s just not comfortable for me. I can fly 6-7 hours with the Bose and not even realize I have them on. I think the fit and Comfort for each individual is different but as for noise reduction and quality I feel the Bose are superior. As for the service from Bose they have been excellent. I take my in at Oshkosh every year and they have check them and replaced items at no cost that they feel Need attention.
With my A20’s on and no sunglasses you can almost not hear my engine at cruise they are that quite. It took me a while to get use to that.
FWIW
Buy what you want and feel comfortable in. They all work
Geoff Combs
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of Rob Kochman
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 12:25 PM
To: rv10-list
Subject: Lightspeed Zulu 2 and PFX in the RV-10
Last time I bought a headset, I compared the Bose A20 ad Lightspeed Zulu 2, and the Zulu 2 had substantially worse Bose A20 noise reduction. I need a new headset again, so I bought the Zulu PFX and flew with it the other night. The PFX also has substantially worse noise reduction than the A20. My A20 isn't quite comfortable on long flights, which I why I keep trying alternatives.
Has anyone else compared the A20 to the Lightspeed headsets head-to-head in the RV-10 and have a similar result? People generally seem to prefer one over the other slightly, but the difference is huge in my experience, which makes me think something else is going on (or I'm just weird).
-Rob
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Rob Kochman
RV-10 Flying since March 2011
Woodinville, WA
http://kochman.net/N819K
01234567
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