Lightspeed QFRXCc ANR Headset Review

Got my QFRXCc headset 3 days ago and now I tested it for 5 hours in a
citabria.
As a young pilot, the Bose X semmend like an awesome headset however
$1000 is just too much money to spend for me. I looked around and found
the QFRXCc for $230 retail! I finally decided that in case I wasn't
happy with I would just return it.

Anyways, flying with it was just great, the best $230 I have ever
spent!! Passive anutation is great but the magic comes when you turn
the ANR on, I could not believe the difference the ANR made by
switching it ON and OFF.
The headset doesn't clamp at all, after flying 2 hours and 3 hours my
head does not hurt. Compare to the Bose X, I think the headset is
holding up pretty well. The Bose is still quieter but also almost 5x as
expensive.

The power for the ANR is supplied by 2x AA batteries in the battery box
which also has two sliders to control volume in each speaker; it also
has an aux plug to connect your mp3 player or cell phone! Great Headset
I absolutely love it!

-Nik

Anyways, flying with it was just great, the best $230 I have ever
spent!! Passive anutation is great but the magic comes when you turn
the ANR on, I could not believe the difference the ANR made by
switching it ON and OFF.

I wasn't aware that the QFRs were ANR headsets. For only $230, that's
almost an impossible deal to beat.

I hope the QFRs hold up better than the older model Lightspeeds did.
Our current model (Twenty 3Gs) have been durable and pretty much
bulletproof, unlike their predecessors. The old 15s, 20s, and 20XLs
were not very rugged, and didn't hold up over the long haul.

Enjoy 'em -- once you've gone ANR, you *never* go back.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

You are right, I can't imagine going back...
As for durability it seems really rugged, nothing really to break, but
we'll see...

-Nik

Jay Honeck wrote:
Anyways, flying with it was just great, the best $230 I have ever
spent!! Passive anutation is great but the magic comes when you turn
the ANR on, I could not believe the difference the ANR made by
switching it ON and OFF.

I wasn't aware that the QFRs were ANR headsets. For only $230, that's
almost an impossible deal to beat.

I hope the QFRs hold up better than the older model Lightspeeds did.
Our current model (Twenty 3Gs) have been durable and pretty much
bulletproof, unlike their predecessors. The old 15s, 20s, and 20XLs
were not very rugged, and didn't hold up over the long haul.

Enjoy 'em -- once you've gone ANR, you *never* go back.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Jay Honeck wrote:



I wasn't aware that the QFRs were ANR headsets. For only $230, that's
almost an impossible deal to beat.

You can get the QFR is active or passive models. I've had three of the
Lightspeeds with those god awful giant foam earcups. ANR works pretty
good but that's just way too much bulk on your head. As soon as I tried
the QFR I immediately sold the other Lightspeed. They're very durable,
I've had them for several years now. Not nearly as nice as my Bose but
second best.

Jay,

I wasn't aware that the QFRs were ANR headsets. For only $230, that's
almost an impossible deal to beat.

There's both a passive and an active version available. Also, there are
versions made by Lightspeed but branded to the bigger pilot shops like
Marv Golden, Avshop and others.

I hope the QFRs hold up better than the older model Lightspeeds did.
Our current model (Twenty 3Gs) have been durable and pretty much
bulletproof, unlike their predecessors. The old 15s, 20s, and 20XLs
were not very rugged, and didn't hold up over the long haul.

The QFRs are a completely different design with a wire frame. Also, my
20K is still going strong.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

On Sun, 17 Sep 2006 10:22:41 +0200, Thomas Borchert
wrote:

Jay,

I wasn't aware that the QFRs were ANR headsets. For only $230, that's
almost an impossible deal to beat.

There's both a passive and an active version available. Also, there are
versions made by Lightspeed but branded to the bigger pilot shops like
Marv Golden, Avshop and others.

I hope the QFRs hold up better than the older model Lightspeeds did.
Our current model (Twenty 3Gs) have been durable and pretty much
bulletproof, unlike their predecessors. The old 15s, 20s, and 20XLs
were not very rugged, and didn't hold up over the long haul.

The QFRs are a completely different design with a wire frame. Also, my
20K is still going strong.


I'm also planing to get two of these rebranded headsets (MG Golden
Eagle) so would like specific comments on reliability if anybody else
uses them.

David

On Sun, 17 Sep 2006 11:04:25 GMT, B A R R Y
wrote:

On 16 Sep 2006 17:19:57 -0700, "Nik" wrote:

The power for the ANR is supplied by 2x AA batteries in the battery box
which also has two sliders to control volume in each speaker; it also
has an aux plug to connect your mp3 player or cell phone! Great Headset
I absolutely love it!

Do they automatically power off, or will it kill the batteries if you
stow the headset and leave the ANR on?

I wish all new sets included that feature, because visitors NEVER turn
off the headsets, and I always forget, as my X's power themselves off
after 20 minutes. G

Yes, if you look at the spec.
http://www.anrheadsets.com/productsqfrx2.asp

B,

Do they automatically power off, or will it kill the batteries if you
stow the headset and leave the ANR on?


Lightspeed invented (and patented, they say) that features. All their
headsets have it.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

On Sun, 17 Sep 2006 14:03:36 +0200, Thomas Borchert
wrote:

B,

Do they automatically power off, or will it kill the batteries if you
stow the headset and leave the ANR on?


Lightspeed invented (and patented, they say) that features. All their
headsets have it.

Bose Headset X shuts off automatically as well, together with a
plethora of other consumer electronics I can think of. I doubt any
patent challenge for a device that turns itself off after a period of
inactivity would stand up to any scrutiny.

who did you buy from? lightspeed is listing them at $379.

thx

dan



Nik wrote:
Got my QFRXCc headset 3 days ago and now I tested it for 5 hours in a
citabria.
As a young pilot, the Bose X semmend like an awesome headset however
$1000 is just too much money to spend for me. I looked around and found
the QFRXCc for $230 retail! I finally decided that in case I wasn't
happy with I would just return it.

(snip)
-Nik