LightSpeed Tango - Wireless headset

[Seth]

Lightspeed has done it again - advancing the headset market.  They have just released the Tango - a wireless ANR headset:

 

http://www.lightspeedaviation.com/Tango/subgrouping.htm?cat=35717&utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Lightspeed%20Aviation%20-%20Communication&utm_content=Tango+launch+-+Nov2015

And it looks like it costs $800.00 - less than the PFX ($1175 and Zulu 2 $900)

-Seth

[KSMooniac]

I applaud innovation, but this sure seems like a solution looking for a problem IMO.  Do headset wires *really* get in the way of operating a plane?  It's not like you can get very far away from the panel when you're using a headset, right?   And for us owner-pilots, I wouldn't enjoy having to take the headset home to charge after every flight either.

[Seth]

Scott-

I'd agree, but what about slightly larger aircraft or those in a club configuration in the back seat?

I had the same thoughts from the pilot perspective - we are staying in our seats.  But for others in an aircraft with space to move around?  This could be very well received.

 

-Seth

[carusoam]

The thread I just read was Bose owners with broken headsets because the wires got yanked...

My headsets are so comfortable people forget they are still wearing them while they try to exit...

Wireless could be helpful, but not for the obvious reasons...

Best regards,

-a-

[Houman]

I would actually would like to get one, but from my reading and first impression, it dos'nt seem that they are as good as the PFX. 

I like the PFX very much, they are a great, sometimes the auto-ajustement is anoying, but all in all much better than the Zulu 2, and I would say better than Bose...

[eman1200]

I ordered a set. I needed to stop borrowing a spare set from DrBill and was just about ready to pull the trigger on the Z2s when these came out, and they are the same price. If for now we just assume the sound quality is the same, I'll take wireless over wired. Plus, I have 30 days to try em out, send em back if I don't like em.

[Hank]

I'm curious where the 31" panel piece goes. Apparently both it and the headset need to be charged.

[eman1200]

31 inch? Maybe three point one inch.....you plug THAT into the jacks in the panel.

[eman1200]

38 minutes ago, Hank said:

I'm curious where the 31" panel piece goes. Apparently both it and the headset need to be charged.

Hank, you scared me, I had to try to figure out where you came up with the 31" thing.  Only thing I could find was this blurb:

"Wrapped in an attractive and durable case, it houses the lower cable, which is adjustable to 31 inches..."  

so that's just how far the cable (F) extends out of the panel interface unit.

 

[Hank]

Guess that's it. I just scanned the discussion over on POA. I'm not in the market for headsets, although there have been several times I've wished my weightless Halos were wireless. At least their wires are sturdy, they pull the headset right off when I try to get out of the plane, and they keep on working.   Even after six years, I still sometimes forget I'm wearing them.

[aviatoreb]

I used to want a wireless headset.  I figured wires are just annoying.  But I have come to think that they are only annoying when climbing into the cockpit.  I have also come to the realization that yet more chargers and batteries to keep charged and babysit the charge status are even more annoying.  Until they come out with ten thousand hour batteries - I will just stick with wires - the lesser of two evils.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/11818151/Revealed-the-first-hydrogen-powered-battery-that-will-charge-your-Apple-iPhone-for-a-week.html

[Houman]

1 hour ago, aviatoreb said:

I used to want a wireless headset.  I figured wires are just annoying.  But I have come to think that they are only annoying when climbing into the cockpit.  I have also come to the realization that yet more chargers and batteries to keep charged and babysit the charge status are even more annoying.  Until they come out with ten thousand hour batteries - I will just stick with wires - the lesser of two evils.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/11818151/Revealed-the-first-hydrogen-powered-battery-that-will-charge-your-Apple-iPhone-for-a-week.html

Wow, powers your phone and quenches your thirst...

[carusoam]

English / metric conversion....1/8”=3.1 mm...?  Ordinary headphone jack size for the Walkman.

Best regards,

-a-

[Hank]

1/8" = 3.2 mm in round numbers. It's the size of current headphone jacks. Walkman used smaller plugs.

[carusoam]

I thought I missed something. Just couldn't remember which detail it was.  I had this challenge for something home stereo related some documents said 3.1, others used 3.2, they all agreed on the 1/8" dimension part. 

Thanks again,

-a-

[Seth]

On 11/13/2015, 2:37:41, eman1200 said:

I ordered a set. I needed to stop borrowing a spare set from DrBill and was just about ready to pull the trigger on the Z2s when these came out, and they are the same price. If for now we just assume the sound quality is the same, I'll take wireless over wired. Plus, I have 30 days to try em out, send em back if I don't like em.

Let us know your thoughts with a PIREP after you try them out a bit.  

 

-Seth

[Marauder]

I ordered a set. I needed to stop borrowing a spare set from DrBill and was just about ready to pull the trigger on the Z2s when these came out, and they are the same price. If for now we just assume the sound quality is the same, I'll take wireless over wired. Plus, I have 30 days to try em out, send em back if I don't like em.

On 11/13/2015, 2:37:41, eman1200 said: I ordered a set. I needed to stop borrowing a spare set from DrBill and was just about ready to pull the trigger on the Z2s when these came out, and they are the same price. If for now we just assume the sound quality is the same, I'll take wireless over wired. Plus, I have 30 days to try em out, send em back if I don't like em.

Let us know your thoughts with a PIREP after you try them out a bit.  

 

-Seth

I'm curious as well. I have a wired set on the co-pilot side and it is always a juggling act to move the wires as the passenger gets in.

Anyone know if these are TSOd?

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[eman1200]

if you have time or are bored or curious and if you can deal with my rambling, here are two initial review videos on the Lightspeed Tango.

General overview:

https://youtu.be/OcogMxpVoBU

Bluetooth:

https://youtu.be/Jn9wvn88v6E

 

[Marauder]

if you have time or are bored or curious and if you can deal with my rambling, here are two initial review videos on the Lightspeed Tango.

General overview:

https://youtu.be/OcogMxpVoBU

Bluetooth:

https://youtu.be/Jn9wvn88v6E

 

Now that's a PIREP! Be very curious of performance in the aircraft. The quality items you note also help explain why the price is lower than their Zulu 2 and PFX models.

Nice job!

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[1964-M20E]

I wonder what the range is on the wireless?

 

In helicopters operations when doing hot fueling (fueling while the engine is running) it would be handy when one gets out to supervise the fueling process he can still talk to the pilot in the helicopter.

 

 

[aviatoreb]

17 minutes ago, 1964-M20E said:

I wonder what the range is on the wireless?

 

In helicopters operations when doing hot fueling (fueling while the engine is running) it would be handy when one gets out to supervise the fueling process he can still talk to the pilot in the helicopter.

 

 

I bet the squelch would be overwhelmed by helicopter rotor prop wash.

[carusoam]

I enjoyed the general overview video.  It was as much about the product as it was the raw expectations of the user. The presentation is light and smooth with a huge sense of humor.

The precision of all those plastic parts integrated with other materials is very impressive.  If it all works as expected, that's a bonus.

Modern chemistry has produced polymers that are reliably moldable and very durable. We won't know how good  or bad these things are until they get used, a lot.  It looks like a whole bunch of cell phone precision has been incorporated into the design.

I grew up in the age that had modern rotary telephones. Mine was blue. Wires were the expectation.  Cordless at 10k' wasn't in the grasp of anyone, not even NASA.

Eman, Great way to share some ideas. You have some skills!

Best regards,

-a-

 

[carusoam]

The best way to view Eman's BT video...

Plug your earbuds into your iPad and watch.  Get immersed. You may even giggle when he puts the Lightspeed on his head and dials the local weather service.

Fire up the Spotify, in a noisy room, cordless Zulus are for you!

Eman, is that the Google glass you are using? I briefly saw your reflection in the glass table but couldn't tell.

 

Best regards,

-a-

[aviatoreb]

I have a set of these that I use on commercial flights

http://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietComfort-Acoustic-Cancelling-Headphones/dp/B00X9KV0HU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447786394&sr=8-1&keywords=bose+in+ear+noise+cancelling

I wish they had an aviation version - and better yet, a wireless aviation version.

[eman1200]

56 minutes ago, carusoam said:

The best way to view Eman's BT video...

Plug your earbuds into your iPad and watch.  Get immersed. You may even giggle when he puts the Lightspeed on his head and dials the local weather service.

Fire up the Spotify, in a noisy room, cordless Zulus are for you!

Eman, is that the Google glass you are using? I briefly saw your reflection in the glass table but couldn't tell.

 

Best regards,

-a-

LOL hey, u makin fun of me?!?    I know, I'm a babbling goofball but hey, the people want to know if these things work!

so no, not google glass, I just used a contour camera.  I was really, really, REALLY hoping I didn't catch myself in the reflection of the glass table lol, oh well!