Pirep on In ear headset

[flyboy0681]

I just ordered a set of Halo's. I'll try 'em and let my wife try 'em and get second pair for her if the work out.

But I have to wait 3 weeks now....I hope he's not having them made in China!

 

 

Made in the USA. Phil probably shut down operations for vacation.

[TWinter]

We met Phil in Osh. at his booth. Very nice guy and a Mooney guy. He seems to really know his product. He did a great demo with them and we ended up buying two sets, his and hers (of course she wanted yellow). I have not had a chance to really give them a try yet, but hope to give a Pirep in the next week or so.

 

I also had picked up the other brand on EBay a few weeks before Osh. I will be curious to see the difference between the two even though they seem to be very similar in build (Phils are much easier on the checkbook though).

[FlyDave]

Made in the USA. Phil probably shut down operations for vacation.

Ahh..good to know!

OK - I'll buy a second set for my wife .

[RocketAviator]

I guess I am the only one who doesn't love my halos. They are fine - but I prefer my bose x.

ok what will you take for your used set of Halo's?  Since you don't LOVE them???

Let me know.

[aviatoreb]

ok what will you take for your used set of Halo's?  Since you don't LOVE them???

Let me know.

 

Huh - that's an unexpected turn and thread drift.  Make me an offer I won't want to refuse.  Then maybe I would buy another Bose X or an A20.  I have quite a number of extra in ear pieces too.

[carusoam]

Let the bidding begin...

$100?

-a-

[aviatoreb]

Let the bidding begin...

$100?

-a-

 

This is more exciting than ebay.

 

No.....I wasn't even selling....and its more worth it to me just to keep it as a backup at that lowball.   Better lets not do this here since I am afraid it is sort of a misuse of this space,and severe thread drift, and I wouldnt have put it here but someone else started it - anyway I have a possible buyer who already direct PM'ed me.....wow and I didn't even agree to sell it yet.  

[FlyDave]

I just ordered a set of Halo's. I'll try 'em and let my wife try 'em and get second pair for her if the work out.

But I have to wait 3 weeks now....I hope he's not having them made in China!

So much for the 3 week delay - my Halo just came in the mail today. I'm gonna try to get out and do a little night flying to check it out.

[David Mazer]

Just like Phil, under promise and over deliver.

[jwilkins]

I know the OP has made a decision, but I wanted to weigh in for others who might read this.

 

I'm a bit of a gadget guy, and have bought and tried several headsets; Bose X (x 2 sets), Lightspeed Zulu and Sierra, (and the original Lightspeed ANR years ago), Telex Stratus 50D, and the Halos.

 

When I'm doing a short hop I might use the Bose X only because the Lemo connector is only on the pilot's side, and I don't need to check batteries. I like the Lightspeed headsets better than the Bose; more comfortable for me and sound is better. I sold the Stratus 50D's after dealing with the non-customer service group twice. Lightspeed has absolutely wonderful customer service.

 

The Halos are, without reservation, my absolute favorite headset. In the several years I've had the Halos I have not needed any customer service; probably the best kind of service; make them to last. Without the very complex electronic ANR circuits there are fewer opportunities for failure, but the mechanical construction is excellent and robust.

 

I can wear the Halos for two four hour legs in one day and not get a pressure clamping headache. I have never had any over-the-ear headset that was really comfortable after 4+ hours in a day. The Halos are louder - I have to adjust the volume down after using one of the other sets, the radio sounds clearer, and I have less trouble adjusting my glasses, OX cannula, and the headset than with an over-the-ear set. The're less sweaty in warm weather, too.

 

My son won't wear an in-the-ear set so he gets to use one of the Lightspeed sets. My wife won't wear an over-the-ear set so she uses the Halos with the small size silicone plugs. I use the foam plugs and have never had any trouble with expanding or ear irritation.   I periodically replace the plugs, although probably not as often as recommended. 

 

This really comes down to an individual choice, but I know very few pilots who go back to an over-the-ear after they use the Halos.

If you don't like an in-the-ear set either the Lightspeed Sierra or Zulus are excellent, with fantastic customer service if you need it. Bose performance is OK but, for me, the Lightspeed are more comfortable. Telex Stratus 50D are also OK, but the headsets I had crapped out twice and the customer service is almost non-existent, elusive to reach, slow to answer, and incredibly expensive for 'flat rate' repairs. In my opinion the Lightspeed are a superior product to the Telex, but I'd support them even if they weren't because of the customer service.

 

 

Jim

[FlyDave]

I used my Halo for the first time on Thursday and then again yesterday.

One thing I noticed is that I don't hear myself speak in the headset. I hear someone another person is the plane speak and external transmissions but not myself. Is this normal?

I think my set has a faulty jack as I had to fiddle with the jack to get it to stay connected. I'll email Phil about this and get the set replaced.

Other than these two issues, I really like it so far. It's like not wearing anything - very comfortable. I'm going to try the different ear pieces today because I've only tried the foam so far.

[carusoam]

Dave,

What is that feature called? There is a name for hearing yourself when speaking.

It could be a setting in the radio or audio panel.

I have a similar situation that I am trying to diagnose. I can't hear my flight instructor while he has the push to talk button pushed.

There is a switch on the control box for the headset for stereo vs mono. Mis setting that could cause a challenge?

Best regards,

-a-

[omega708]

You're talking about sidetone.

[carusoam]

Thanks Omega, that's it!

-a-

[Marauder]

Thanks Omega, that's it! -a-

Anthony -- what audio panel do you have? Side tone settings varied a bit from unit to unit, some are front set, others require an adjustment on a set screw.

[carusoam]

Chris,

I have the KMA-24. All of it's features work, accept the side-tone while the co-pilot presses the push to talk button...

I'll have to select an unused frequency and run a few tests to better define what's not working...

I expect that the co-pilot may be unable to hear me as well.

Best regards,

-a-

[Marauder]

Chris, I have the KMA-24. All of it's features work, accept the side-tone while the co-pilot presses the push to talk button... I'll have to select an unused frequency and run a few tests to better define what's not working... I expect that the co-pilot may be unable to hear me as well. Best regards, -a-

I don't think the KMA24 does an intercom feature, so that duty is left up to the intercom and the reason you can hear the instructor. I would do as you are suggesting, try hearing yourself on a frequency just using the radio.

[flyboy0681]

Chris,

I have the KMA-24. All of it's features work, accept the side-tone while the co-pilot presses the push to talk button...

I'll have to select an unused frequency and run a few tests to better define what's not working...

I expect that the co-pilot may be unable to hear me as well.

Best regards,

-a-

 

 

My question is, did you hear the sidetone using your old headset? The Halo's would affect that.

[201er]

Fiddle with the radio volume, headset volume, and audio panel volume until you get a good balance between all systems and then dont touch anything nut e headset volume in the future and everything else is balanced.

In your case try turning up the headset and down on audio panel/radio to hear yourself better. I think that's how it works out for me.

[Marauder]

Fiddle with the radio volume, headset volume, and audio panel volume until you get a good balance between all systems and then dont touch anything nut e headset volume in the future and everything else is balanced. In your case try turning up the headset and down on audio panel/radio to hear yourself better. I think that's how it works out for me.

Where you been hiding?

[201er]

Up there

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N4361H

[carusoam]

Mike looks like you made some zigs and zags to go around the red spots...

Thanks all for the suggestions. I do have the NAT intercom as well.

Volume 1: radio

Volume 2: intercom

Volume 3: headset

I'm going to have to rebalance the whole lot... It will give me the opportunity to exercise the batteries.

Best regards,

-a-

[FlyDave]

It did it in NotarPilot's and my plane. Anyone else using a Halo experience this? Other headsets don't do it.