Originally Posted by notEnuf

Switched from A20 to A30. I don't like anything in my ear so plug type weren't considered. A20 works great but usually take them off for a bit around 3.5 hours. A30 I can wear all day but preflight check looking at the overhead panel I have to hold them on my head. They both double as great GA headsets too.

Originally Posted by WhiskeyKilo

I'll add my data points to this. Long time Clarity Aloft Pro Plus user who tried a Bose Pro Flight 2 for poop and laughter.
The Bose plugs didn't bother me, but what did was the flimsyness of the Bose headset itself. I found myself constantly adjusting the position on my head which resulted in a change in mic boom position which may/may not have also caused the cords for the ear plugs to add uncomfortable tension to the plugs...

You can see where I'm going with this. I was constantly aware that the Bose headset was "on" my head while the clarity alofts just float in space, hanging gently on my ears. No fuss in setting up the CAs. Just place on my ears, insert tips, and away I go.

I was also worried about damaging the Bose when I placed the headset into the case. I've been crudely smashing my CAs into their case for 7 years without issue.

I, like others, don't like using on ear headsets due to my oversized, extended side scan acoustic antennas. So, if in-ear headsets are your jam, I'll give my enthusiastic +1 for Clarity Aloft.

One more thing, I've never broken the Clarity Alofts ear tip cables. The only failure point I've had is where the plug cable meets the headset band. CA can't fix that. They will offer you a $150 credit if you send your old pair in when you buy a new one. My first pair lasted 5 years with use in King Airs and CRJs, and this pair has been going strong for 7.

Originally Posted by BlueSkies

I have a DC ONE-X (the over ear with noise cancelling) and love it, BUT I've noticed with the hotmic on it picks up a lot of background noise (static) that gets tiring (I do turn off hotmic when I'm not talking for a while). Does the A30 have this?

Also, how big is the A30? Same size as the A20? I like that the DCs are a little smaller and don't take up as much room in my flight bag.

I wish I could do in-ear but it just gets way too uncomfortable after a while.

Originally Posted by Gspeed

Can you use custom silicone ear molds with Clarity Alofts?

Originally Posted by notEnuf

A20 and 30 are similar in size. I hear more noise though other people’s hot mics than my own. When I turn mine off it’s an attempt to get the other person to do the same.

Originally Posted by WhiskeyKilo

I'll add my data points to this. Long time Clarity Aloft Pro Plus user who tried a Bose Pro Flight 2 for poop and laughter.
The Bose plugs didn't bother me, but what did was the flimsyness of the Bose headset itself. I found myself constantly adjusting the position on my head which resulted in a change in mic boom position which may/may not have also caused the cords for the ear plugs to add uncomfortable tension to the plugs...

You can see where I'm going with this. I was constantly aware that the Bose headset was "on" my head while the clarity alofts just float in space, hanging gently on my ears. No fuss in setting up the CAs. Just place on my ears, insert tips, and away I go.

I was also worried about damaging the Bose when I placed the headset into the case. I've been crudely smashing my CAs into their case for 7 years without issue.

I, like others, don't like using on ear headsets due to my oversized, extended side scan acoustic antennas. So, if in-ear headsets are your jam, I'll give my enthusiastic +1 for Clarity Aloft.

One more thing, I've never broken the Clarity Alofts ear tip cables. The only failure point I've had is where the plug cable meets the headset band. CA can't fix that. They will offer you a $150 credit if you send your old pair in when you buy a new one. My first pair lasted 5 years with use in King Airs and CRJs, and this pair has been going strong for 7.