Clarity Aloft headset, anyone use one?

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What are your thoughts about the ear plugged clarity aloft? Just wondering about how the plugs feel after a few days of working of going in/out of your ears.

Also any reason to buy the TSO version or is that just a waste of $$?

It's either this or the Bose X, I can get a Bose for $450 so it's cheaper but for the $$ difference not sure if it's worth it.
 
I haven't used them but I know a couple of people who have and enjoy them. One replaced his earplugs once a month and flies 5 days a week. He said you could tell when you changed them but he had no issue with them in his ears. The guy also flies routinely 2+ hours per flight one way.
 
I tried the TSO'd version of the Clarity Aloft (required per the FOM) and I returned it after a trip. It was uncomfortable for me, and I think the non-TSO'd version is a much better headset, but alas I can't use it.

I just picked up a set of Telex 5x5's and I'm going to get a set of custom ear molds for them, I'll let you know how that goes.
 
jtrain609 said:
I tried the TSO'd version of the Clarity Aloft (required per the FOM) and I returned it after a trip. It was uncomfortable for me, and I think the non-TSO'd version is a much better headset, but alas I can't use it.

I just picked up a set of Telex 5x5's and I'm going to get a set of custom ear molds for them, I'll let you know how that goes.
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I have the TSO'd version, and you can pry it out of my cold dead hands. Love it.

Think of headsets like shoes....there are Nike, Addidas, Asics, Reebok, etc.... All good shoes, but there is no ONE best. You have to find what fits YOU the best.
 
Try the Quiet Technologies Halo. Costs a fraction of what Clarity Aloft does and works GREAT. I love mine!!
 
jtrain609 said:
I tried the TSO'd version of the Clarity Aloft (required per the FOM) and I returned it after a trip. It was uncomfortable for me, and I think the non-TSO'd version is a much better headset, but alas I can't use it.

I just picked up a set of Telex 5x5's and I'm going to get a set of custom ear molds for them, I'll let you know how that goes.
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You fly in the ERJ right? Short of them being uncomfortable how was the noise reduction?
 
I've had mine for about 6 years and I love them! Incredibly comfortable, durable, quiet and Clarity has fantastic customer service. Just recently I needed to have one of my ear pieces replaced (loose wires), which finally started to go after a lot of use. They hooked up me no charge since I had the other one repaired last year. So now it will probably last me another 5+ years without any worries.

I have nothing but good things to say about them. Only slight gripe is the mic boom, which doesn't move very far out of the way if you are eating a sandwich for instance. Other than that, I don't plan to buy anything else again.
 
I've had my non-TSO'd for about 6ish months now, and I love it. It's extremely comfortable for me (I don't feel the plugs in my ears after a few minutes). How often you fly determines how often you need to change the plugs, but it isn't all that often. It should definitely be cheaper to have to replace the tips than replacing batteries all the time.

I agree with bike though, the boom is awesome for talking, but you can't really move it out of the way if you need to. I don't think the QT Halo would be any better for this, but I don't know.
 
When I'm eating I just move the Halo down to my neck. The mic is out of the way and the earplugs stay in. This also works if you need to wear O2. No loose wire problem either because the electronics are all self contained -- only sound tubes go to your ears.

They're not TSO unfortunately for those of you whose companies require it.

My only complaint is that there is no cellphone input. That would be nice to have when calling the Lockheed clearance line, or CanPass or something. Our airplanes all have sat-phones but only a few are wired through the audio panel.
 
The headset is phenomenal (TSO'd version).
However; the customer support at clarityaloft leaves alot to be desired. No return calls on voicemails. No loaners available. Turn around time of at least 2 weeks. My headset is there right now, and I had to buy a temporary one to get me through these two weeks, that makes me want to go back to Bose or Lightspeed.
 
flyer8 said:
The headset is phenomenal (TSO'd version).
However; the customer support at clarityaloft leaves alot to be desired. No return calls on voicemails. No loaners available. Turn around time of at least 2 weeks. My headset is there right now, and I had to buy a temporary one to get me through these two weeks, that makes me want to go back to Bose or Lightspeed.
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As an opposing point of view, I don't feel that way at all. They shipped mine quickly when I bought it, and were more than willing to double the length of my trial period because I didn't have the chance to fly with it in the however long that they originally give you.
 
jtrain609 said:
I tried the TSO'd version of the Clarity Aloft (required per the FOM) and I returned it after a trip. It was uncomfortable for me, and I think the non-TSO'd version is a much better headset, but alas I can't use it.

I just picked up a set of Telex 5x5's and I'm going to get a set of custom ear molds for them, I'll let you know how that goes.
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Good choice. I don't regret getting my Plantronics MS50 T30-1 with the custom ear molds. Extremely comfortable. I'm about to order the Y connector so I have sound in both ears, need to go and get the left ear mold made.

I recommend a very similar set-up either with the MS50 T30-1 or the 5x5 over a far more expensive Clarity Aloft.
 
BeRich said:
As an opposing point of view, I don't feel that way at all. They shipped mine quickly when I bought it, and were more than willing to double the length of my trial period because I didn't have the chance to fly with it in the however long that they originally give you.
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I did send the headset back for servicing in 2009 and that was my same experience (Good). This time though was a 180 in terms of service and support.
 
Plantronics MS50 with custom ear mold works very well. You can get a second mold for your other ear if you prefer. Cheap, light, and good sound quality. Good sound isolation with the ear mold, too.
 
dasleben said:
Plantronics MS50 with custom ear mold works very well. You can get a second mold for your other ear if you prefer. Cheap, light, and good sound quality. Good sound isolation with the ear mold, too.
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+1 million :)

Best headset I've ever used, and I know I can count on it for the rest of my life.
 
I used the Clarity Aloft TSA version in the ERJ and liked it a lot. I also used the non TSO'd version (prior to the change in XJT's FOM) and found it to be superior but I still liked the TSO'd version enough to keep it. Might be interested in selling it :)
 
I've used the normal one in the ERJ for 5 years. It is the best headset I've ever had. Not uncomfortable at all for me, forget I even have it on. The TSO one doesn't work as good but it looks identical.. so do what you want. I know a lot of people that use the normal one and are very happy with it.

I also think the customer service is fantastic. I broke mine in half (completely my fault) about 2 years ago. Was out of warranty.. I called them and they replaced the headset free of charge with a new hard carrying case included (to keep me from breaking it again) and the turnaround was 2 days. Couldn't ask for anything better.
 
I use the Clarity Aloft TSO'd version in the ERJ and love them. Most of the time I forget they are even on.
 
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