Rated 4.72727272727/5
based on 209 customer reviews
Product description:
The best Lightspeed headset yetThe all new Lightspeed Zulu is lighter, quieter and has better acoustics than any headset Lightspeed has ever made. Quiet: The low profile ear cups are made from magnesium, which reflects 10 times more sound than plastic cups, yet is stronger and lighter. Even with the ANR turned off, the headset is remarkably quiet. Add Lightspeed’s renowned active noise reduction and the Lightspeed Zulu simply delivers more overall noise cancellation than any headset available.Comfortable:The Zulu is made from magnesium, stainless steel and four different types of composite plastics for excellent durability, but it weighs a mere 13 oz. It also features a new ergonomic fit, with 40% less lower side pressure than the 3G series. Luxurious leather earseals with temperature sensitive foam make for a soft and comfortable fit.Bluetooth compatible:The Lightspeed Zulu allows you to connect wirelessly with your cell phone, iPod, MP3 player or other compatible device—ideal for passengers or long cross-countries. All controls are conveniently located in the battery box. Also includes wired inputs for music and cell phone.Front Row Center Audio:
Because the Lightspeed Zulu is so quiet, you can actually appreciate fine audio. And the headset is loaded with audiophile features, like premium gold contacts and Lightspeed’s innovative Noise Gating Technology, which reduces intercom noise. The Front Row Center feature uses special circuitry to create an amazingly lifelike, surround-sound environment in the headphones.
Folds flat for storage. 5-year warranty. Includes: headset, microphone windscreen, 2 AA batteries, carrying case, 2.5mm cell phone cable, audio device cable, user guide.
The all new Lightspeed Zulu is lighter, quieter and has better acoustics than any headset Lightspeed has ever made.
Quiet: The low profile ear cups are made from magnesium, which reflects 10 times more sound than plastic cups, yet is stronger and lighter. Even with the ANR turned off, the headset is remarkably quiet. Add Lightspeed’s renowned active noise reduction and the Lightspeed Zulu simply delivers more overall noise cancellation than any headset available.
Comfortable:The Zulu is made from magnesium, stainless steel and four different types of composite plastics for excellent durability, but it weighs a mere 13 oz. It also features a new ergonomic fit, with 40% less lower side pressure than the 3G series. Luxurious leather earseals with temperature sensitive foam make for a soft and comfortable fit.
Bluetooth compatible:The Lightspeed Zulu allows you to connect wirelessly with your cell phone, iPod, MP3 player or other compatible device—ideal for passengers or long cross-countries. All controls are conveniently located in the battery box. Also includes wired inputs for music and cell phone.
Front Row Center Audio:
Because the Lightspeed Zulu is so quiet, you can actually appreciate fine audio. And the headset is loaded with audiophile features, like premium gold contacts and Lightspeed’s innovative Noise Gating Technology, which reduces intercom noise. The Front Row Center feature uses special circuitry to create an amazingly lifelike, surround-sound environment in the headphones.
Folds flat for storage. 5-year warranty. Includes: headset, microphone windscreen, 2 AA batteries, carrying case, 2.5mm cell phone cable, audio device cable, user guide.
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Excellent! Very Light weight and easy to use. I know it's pricey but it is worth every penny!
Cons
None
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Date - 3-9-2011
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Recommended No
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Date - 3-5-2011
Pilot Rating - Student
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Recommended Yes
Pros
I had to give it five stars because there wasn't anything better to give them. These headphones are amazing in the sound quality and noise canceling. It is a real pleasure to fly and listen to my favorite music but still not having to worry about missing important ATC calls.
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Date - 3-3-2011
Pilot Rating - ATP
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Recommended Yes
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General Comments
Fantastic product. I have also a BoseX Headset and I consider the Zulu superior. The shape of the Zulu headset let the ear to be in the Headst shell, which means that no pressure is made on the ear lobe. Confortable also for long flights.
Date - 2-24-2011
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Very quiet and comfortable.
Cons
Really don't like the bulky volume control switch and the on/off button function switch. It is hard to find a place to put this part of the unit in the tight confines of the airplane. really should build the N/C function into the headsphones themselves, not as an external unit.
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Date - 2-23-2011
Pilot Rating - Commercial
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Recommended Yes
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Date - 2-23-2011
Pilot Rating - Commercial
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Recommended No
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General Comments
I have flown with a Bose headset for about 10 years. The sound quality is not as good.
Date - 2-9-2011
Pilot Rating - Commercial
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Very nice. Easy to get started and everything worked as advertised.
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General Comments
Great headset. Probably take a few times to get used to how the engine sounds. Stall warning no problem.
Date - 1-27-2011
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Recommended Yes
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Date - 1-21-2011
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
This is a great headset and perform well.
Cons
None
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Date - 1-9-2011
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Great headset. Really cuts down the cockpit noise while still being able to hear the throttle.
Cons
Obviously this is a pricey headset, but I wouuld say it is well worth it. The Microphone is not reversible.
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Date - 1-8-2011
Pilot Rating - Commercial
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Recommended Yes
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Date - 1-7-2011
Pilot Rating - ATP
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Recommended Yes
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General Comments
Great headset!
Date - 1-5-2011
Pilot Rating - Commercial
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Having used the David Clark, and earlier versions of the Lightspeed products, these are the best. This pair was for a friend, a gift for someone starting to fly. Buy the best when possible and you will never regret it. These are comfortable for long flights, noise cancelling, and clear.
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General Comments
Do not cut corners and settle for less. These are the best and not the most expensive on the market.
Date - 1-4-2011
Pilot Rating - Commercial
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Recommended Yes
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Date - 1-3-2011
Pilot Rating - Private
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Recommended Yes
Pros
Best headset ever!
Cons
I can never go back to anything less.
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Date - 12-23-2010
Pilot Rating - Commercial
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Recommended Yes
Pros
This product is amazing it blows my trusty David Clark headset out of the water in terms of comfort and noise attenuation. I love the blue tooth features and the sound quality is amazing.
Cons
I did get a "womp womp" noise coming back into the pattern. Not sure what it was but have used it for 10 hours since then and not heard that again. So maybe I wasn't wearing it correctly. Turned off active noise attenuation to see what happens and could barley hear ATC. Now I carry an extra set of batteries to ensure I don't lose active.
General Comments
The first time I used it was on my commercial multi check ride. While I was doing our run up the examiner asked me why I had the RPM so high. What had happened is because of how much better this headset was at reducing engine noise what I though sounded like 1500rpm with my old headset was actually 2200RPM. The rest of the check ride I had to double check the RPM gauge and Manifold pressure because I didn't want to put it on the wrong setting again.
Date - 12-18-2010
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Super quiet & comfortable. Connect to just about everything.
Cons
Should come with a adapter for standard earphone/mic jacks (two 3.5mm Male for both)
General Comments
I love this headset.
Date - 12-15-2010
Pilot Rating - Private
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Recommended Yes
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Love this headset!
Date - 12-13-2010
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Comfortable, solid build, excellent noise cancelling, highly adjustable, supports Bluetooth Music (A2DP) as well as phone calling. Moving up from the flight school rental headsets (low end David Clark) to this was awesome. Much less fatigue after flying for a while, much easier to concentrate. This is an awesome headset.
Cons
The audio priority system (turns down music volume when radio/com traffic comes in) only works for audio coming in via the 3.5mm jack (not bluetooth). It also has no indicator to tell when this feature is on- it's just an unlabeled button on the controller which you push and hold. No confirmation, just have to test to see if it's on or not. Bose A20 has a much nicer 3-way switch for priority- mix all, mute music on com traffic, or com only.
General Comments
It's worth noting that due to a design change, the Zulu no longer has the Front Row Center button, I think that circuit is now just always engaged. This is an excellent headset and well worth the money.
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