Skymaster Forum  

Go Back   Skymaster Forum > Messages
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Unread 12-31-22, 04:51 PM
CenterlineT CenterlineT is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 16
CenterlineT is on a distinguished road
Best headset for Skymaster

Hi All,
I flew my friend who wore his Bose A20 yesterday. I was wearing my Lightspeed Zulu2 as usual. I have had issues hearing clearly during the take off in the my Skymaster but he said he had no issues and "the airplane is actually not that noisy at all" to my surprise.
I will borrow his headset to test but what are you fine 337 owners/pilots are using? I have no hearing issues, my wife however complains that I do not listen. I don't know the difference.
Let me know what you think.
Cheers,
Allen
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Unread 12-31-22, 06:02 PM
Jhogan0101's Avatar
Jhogan0101 Jhogan0101 is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 186
Jhogan0101 is on a distinguished road
Happy with my a20/lemo
__________________
337B
Philadelphia PA
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Unread 01-01-23, 02:10 AM
Rick Erwin Rick Erwin is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: KLOU
Posts: 191
Rick Erwin is on a distinguished road
Bose A20, very good headset.
__________________
N337K-FT337GP
KLOU
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Unread 01-01-23, 01:21 PM
n86121's Avatar
n86121 n86121 is offline
bigcheese
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Potomac Airfield~!
Posts: 318
n86121 is on a distinguished road
BOSE vs ZULU - broad spectrum response? Clipping?

Years ago in my T337 with another pilot,
we tried swapping my BOSE 10 (yes) with the original ZULU headset.

At that time
the zulu feedback circuits would start clipping on takeoff.
I later tried the next version of BOSE and heard similar clipping.
Maybe supersonic tip speeds driving circuits to limit of dynamic range?

Not the end of the world, but...

The other thing I recall was
BOSE had noticeably better full spectrum response
like a high quality stereo headset.

ZULU seemed optimized just for speech, a lot of rolloff of highs and lows from music.

As we get older (speak for yourself), maybe those high's aren't so important anymore?

Anyway, I think I've cornered the global market on original BOSE silicon replacement seals and am now running low.

A new headset move may be imminent.

QUESTION:

Has anyone tried listening to broad spectrum music (hi and low freqs) with the current offerings from BOSEA20 vs Zulu?
__________________
David Wartofsky
Potomac Airfield
10300 Glen Way
Fort Washington, MD 20744
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Unread 01-02-23, 12:53 PM
Learjetter's Avatar
Learjetter Learjetter is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: KOKC
Posts: 238
Learjetter is on a distinguished road
I’ve tried both Bose A20 and Lightspeed Zulu 3. I prefer Bose, my spouse prefers Zulu3. It’s all personal preference.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Unread 01-02-23, 02:31 PM
GAdams GAdams is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Florida & Maine
Posts: 101
GAdams is on a distinguished road
I use the Tango series headset. No wires. Good fit. Light weight. No tugging on my left ear. Seals well. Nice with music and good service from the factory. $175 complete overhaul including soft pieces. Buy a used one and send it in for overhaul and you can try it out for half the prices of a new Bose A20 or Lightspeed
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Unread 01-04-23, 12:52 PM
paul.j paul.j is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 19
paul.j is on a distinguished road
I am getting ready to use my "musicians" molded in-ear monitors in the plane, it needs two plug adaptors. It is not technically noise canceling, however the outside noise suppression on stage is outstanding..... Will let you know.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Unread 01-04-23, 01:42 PM
GAdams GAdams is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Florida & Maine
Posts: 101
GAdams is on a distinguished road
I had a set of custom molded in ear and while I was happy with the results I still think the noise canceling technology is better.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Unread 01-04-23, 01:47 PM
paul.j paul.j is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 19
paul.j is on a distinguished road
Thanks Allen, What make of the molded in ears did you use?
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Unread 01-05-23, 12:13 PM
patrolpilot's Avatar
patrolpilot patrolpilot is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: South Texas
Posts: 312
patrolpilot is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by GAdams View Post
I use the Tango series headset. No wires. Good fit. Light weight. No tugging on my left ear. Seals well. Nice with music and good service from the factory. $175 complete overhaul including soft pieces. Buy a used one and send it in for overhaul and you can try it out for half the prices of a new Bose A20 or Lightspeed
I wish the Tango's were still offered, I want them in a helicopter I fly where I need to exit the machine and walk a passenger out from under the rotor.

Do you know why the Tango was discontinued?

I use Zulus upfront and Sierra's for the backseats
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:30 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.