Lightspeed Headsets

Since my main use will be on the C172, how much of any advantage will
the 20XL be over the QFRs? What would be the main difference btw the
20XLs, and anyway to tell if they are of the newer type?

I'm just wondering if the 20XL are worth the $$ over the QFRs? Are gel
seals available for the QFRs?

Thanks for the help!
Thomas Borchert wrote:

AFAIK, the current 20XLc has been redesigned to be sturdier than the
older 25XLs Jay is talking about, too. So I'd go for those. The QFRs
are Peltor style, with a wire frame. Their ANR is not nearly as
effective as the 20XLc. Also, if you decide to go for the QFRs, don't
get the Lightspeed branded ones, but rather the much cheaper, but
completely similar models branded to a pilot shop (Marv Golden, Avshop
et cetera). The only difference is a polished earcup.

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

wrote:

Since my main use will be on the C172, how much of any advantage will
the 20XL be over the QFRs? What would be the main difference btw the
20XLs, and anyway to tell if they are of the newer type?

The main thing I didn't like about the XL's was that god awful huge ear
cup. The headband is alwfully thick too. You will be constantly
banging your earcups into the aircraft.



I'm just wondering if the 20XL are worth the $$ over the QFRs?

No. And the QFr's work great with my sunglasses.



Are gel
seals available for the QFRs?

Yes, I have them.

Since my main use will be on the C172, how much of any advantage will
the 20XL be over the QFRs? What would be the main difference btw the
20XLs, and anyway to tell if they are of the newer type?


The difference will be clearly noticable. The older ones are not sold
anymore. I think they are well worth the extra money, but as you can
see even in this thread, others differ - and only you can find out for
yourself. That's what money-back guarantees are made for. Or a local
pilot shop.

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

I like my 15xl headset. The best featu The auto shut-off. It turns
off after a while if there is no audio. Saves batteries. In 2 years
and 100 hours, I've replaced the batteries once.

Al
1964 Skyhawk
Spokane, WA

Hi all,

I'm still having a problem deciding if I should wait a little while,
save up for the 20XLc, or just get the OEMs QFRs. While the figures
point at the QFR having half the active cancellation compared to the
20XLc, it seems reality is a bit different?

I however so some Flightcom Denali ANRs on Ebay, and was wondering if
anyone has comparision of it against the Lightspeeds.

Sorry for appearing so fickle on this, but cash flow is a little tight,
and I do not have the liberty of personally trying out the headsets.
The 30day option is a little tough too, since I'm in Australia.

Many Thanks n it's much appreciated.

I however so some Flightcom Denali ANRs on Ebay, and was wondering if
anyone has comparision of it against the Lightspeeds.


Are those the ones with a built-in rechargable battery? Run, don't
walk...

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)