Want to Buy QT Halo
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pigpenracing
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The Clarity is 110% better... The Faro and Halo are both garbage. You get what you pay for.
bucksmith
Did you lock the doors?
How long have you owned your halos?
pigpenracing
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After being a Clarity user and being in the headset business for 15 years I thought I would buy a halo for a second set. The quality was so horrible I sent it back. maybe the new first day employee built it? I don't know.
I also ordered a Faro to try. The pilot shop warned me not to waste my money. I did anyway to give it a try. It was very bad Chinese quality junk. I sent it back. I also left a bad review on the Faro site. It never got posted. I guess they screen the reviews and only post the good ones!
killbilly
Vocals, Lyrics, Triangle, Washboard, Kittens
Hmm. Wondering if you just got a bad one? @bucksmith, me, and I think @ozziecat35 also use them.
My first impression of the Halo was....'flimsy' - but I was confusing 'flimsy' with 'flexible.' The thing has taken a lot of abuse that I've thrown at it (I'm really hard on gear) and I've had zero problems with it. It's also the only field-repairable headset that I'm aware of. They're really, really light and don't have much metal in them, so I can see where someone might say "poor quality" but mine have lasted just fine and I know Buck uses his daily. I know two other instructors in the area who also use them daily with no complaints.
M20B_pilot
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I've had my Halo for almost 5 years. I've used it for the past 2 years on the CRJ and in a Caravan before that. The thing has held up very well and I wouldn't say that it's poor quality at all. The mic did just die, but they're willing to fix it if I send it back. I'm very happy with them. I've also used the Clarity Aloft. Definitely not worth the extra $200 for the entry level model.
bucksmith
Did you lock the doors?
I apologize, your original post sounded like speculation. I'd be interested to know what you found to be horrible about the quality?
Not sure if it's still true, but I always thought it was cool if you called the phone number, the owner picked up.
bucksmith
Did you lock the doors?
Now that I've reached stage 3 aviator, "daily" would be quite a stretch! When I bought them, I certainly used them daily in and out of all sorts of aircraft. Turbine to piston, I was happy with the noise suppression. Closed the wire in a few doors and banged the little box quite a few times. AND, I bought them used off of here. Lemme look back and see how long I've had them...
Funny story, I spent an embarrassing amount of time on the audio panel troubleshooting why they wouldn't work while wearing an Eros O2 mask. Then, I just happened to scratch my head to find the hoses had pinched both sound tubes.
bucksmith
Did you lock the doors?
Ok, not as long as it seemed. I've had them just over 3 years and bought them from a regional airline pilot. (Thanks @wayway8, works great, lasts long time!) it came with a bunch of unused earplugs, but I've settled into using foamies of my choice (free ones at the FBO) that I replace when they become embarrassing.
@killbilly with all the posting we've done, when is someone gonna cut us a check???
@killbilly with all the posting we've done, when is someone gonna cut us a check???
ozziecat35
4 out of 5 great lakes prefer Michigan.
I'm a Clarity guy, no help with Halo stuff.
