I own Clarity Aloft headset and I agree with above, except I never had a discomfort issue. Owned an ANR headset previously and compared it with CA headset flying Seminole/C172 and the difference in sound/noise was minor. ANR headset I had to worry about the battery and the comfort was not so good during long flights. I suggest buying the headset from the store that offers 30 day money back guarantee so you have enough time to test them. With Clarity Aloft you’ll have to replace the foam tips every two months though. After 2 months they start sliding out of the ear canal… Replacement foam tips run about $4 for a pair.
For me they work great in the regional jet as well. The regional airline I worked for does require that headset be TSO certified though.

The Clarity Aloft comes in both TSO'd and non-TSO'd. If you get molded ear pieces, the replacement foam issue becomes moot. Also, the molded ones will not fall out.

I haven't flown in the US since July 3, 2008, so I'm definitely not the best source for what the FAA is doing these days. Thanks for clarifying.

The Bose X is TSO'd also; not sure about the Light Speed Zulu.

Clarity Aloft is a fantastic headset.

Simply put it is not possible for a "normal" headset to be more comfortable than the Clarity Aloft.
The band is adjustable but requires considerable force to reshape it.

The whole headset is built tough even though it looks fragile.

I used to wear it for 8 leg days in a turboprop, I wouldn't want any other.

If you're worried about TSO get the TSO'd Clarity Aloft.

Cheers
George

I guess I'm the only one who uses the clarity aloft and the lightspeed mach one..

The cub out in the front yard has CA's in it. They're wonderful. They're TSO'ed.

My flight bag has a pair of Mach Ones in it. My regional specifies TSO'ed headsets, I suspect mainly because of the rash of amateur electrical engineers building headsets out of things that weren't designed to be aviation headsets. As far as mine.. they don't matter, I'm furloughed.

Anyway, I LOVE the lightspeeds, right now I'm using clarity aloft earpieces. Never bothered with custom molds, the foam stuff seems to work fine.

Go with what you can afford.. and try before you buy!

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Hey guys... Im thinking of buying this one . Has anyone used this for their flight training? Many thanks. I havent heard of this brand before or anyone discussed it so Im being cautious. if anything, I will stick to a regular David Clarks.

Ive been using lightspeeds for about 6 years now. I had the thirty 3 g's, which were dead silent, but a little large and cumbersome. If you want a headset that works great for GA and the jet, lightspeed zulu's are the way to go. If your are just starting to learn to fly, get something much cheaper, from my experience as a CFII about 1 in 5 people actually kept going with flying. I would meet my students the first day with their brand new Bose headsets only to see them 6 months later leaving the flying world. Normally the cost of a job with an unstable future would deter them from dropping another $10,000 on a class...

I agree with you. I can get a David Clarks H10-30 on ebay for $150 in mint condition but this one I asked about, its $99. Once I progress in training, then I can think about something more sophisticated. I just want one ASAP that I can use since I cant wait to do my 2nd flite lesson after getting a taste of things!

Look on ebay for a used pair of David Clarks....

I had the Bose X when I flew GA and in turbo props for two years. Absolutely loved it and never really heard of anybody being dissatisfied in any way. I sport the telex 850 in the CRJ and it seems to be a perfect fit.