Lightspeed Zulu.2 vs Bose A20
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FWIW,
Flying a very rattly and noisy Rans in England good passive protection is a boon. Obviously what one flies and how much one values hearing versus comfort (but surely not 'looks') is dominant.
The above mentioned rivals do appear to need anr functioning all the time which means still a % risk of ear damage from ambient noise leaking in.
Flying a very rattly and noisy Rans in England good passive protection is a boon. Obviously what one flies and how much one values hearing versus comfort (but surely not 'looks') is dominant.
The above mentioned rivals do appear to need anr functioning all the time which means still a % risk of ear damage from ambient noise leaking in.
The Zulu 2s aren't actually that bad passively - certainly for short periods of time there would be no problems. The difference between the lower end Sierra and the Zulu 2 is really the passive noise reduction (which contributes to the overall noise reduction) which is improved with the use of Magnesium in the Zulu 2. I haven't compared a passive headset side by side with the Z2 with ANR turned off (I'd expect DCs to be better) but you can still hear ATC without problems (which I have tested) if the batteries run out so I'd assume you also shouldn't get hearing damage. They are (of course) much better when ANR is turned on...
Oh - and to keep thread on track, there is a panel powered (LEMO) version of the Zulu 2 available as well...
Can't comment on phone calls within the plane on the Z2 - I haven't used bluetooth when in the aircraft yet...
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I also used a close-to-top end Sennheiser (HMC250) for some years and found it almost as good as a Zulu 2.
a lot of this comes down to the individual- but if you spend the money it's not something you're actually going to regret.
As mentioned the Sierra is very good too- very similar to the Zulu but a lot less money.
a lot of this comes down to the individual- but if you spend the money it's not something you're actually going to regret.
As mentioned the Sierra is very good too- very similar to the Zulu but a lot less money.
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The passive reduction in both the Zulu 2 and Bose is not very good at all. But having said that, in the Cessna and Pipers and my own Jabiru that I fly, I feel that it does bring it down to safe levels. It's certainly still quieter than walking down the street in London.
One of the things that I don't like about the Bose is that it does not automatically switch on when the master switch is turned on whereas the Zulu 2 automatically switches itself on. There have been a couple of times when I have been flying and think to myself that this doesn't sound right. Then when I look down I see that the Bose is off. That's when you really notice how good the ANR is. But even so, if my battery failed in flight I would quite happily complete by journey on passive only. I don't feel I am beyond safe limits for hearing, certainly not in those aircrafts anyway. I do feel I am more at risk from hearing damage just by walking down the streets where I work with lots of road drilling, cars and other loud noises.
One of the things that I don't like about the Bose is that it does not automatically switch on when the master switch is turned on whereas the Zulu 2 automatically switches itself on. There have been a couple of times when I have been flying and think to myself that this doesn't sound right. Then when I look down I see that the Bose is off. That's when you really notice how good the ANR is. But even so, if my battery failed in flight I would quite happily complete by journey on passive only. I don't feel I am beyond safe limits for hearing, certainly not in those aircrafts anyway. I do feel I am more at risk from hearing damage just by walking down the streets where I work with lots of road drilling, cars and other loud noises.
All,
I am considering buying a pair of lightspeed headsets for my younger son, who has asperger's. I am sure the ANR will knock down the background noise. How much control over ICS volume will be have? The radio and ICS are loud for him too.
Bryan
I am considering buying a pair of lightspeed headsets for my younger son, who has asperger's. I am sure the ANR will knock down the background noise. How much control over ICS volume will be have? The radio and ICS are loud for him too.
Bryan
