Lightspeed Aviation Zulu 3 ANR Aviation Headset - Premium Comfort GA Dual Plugs Pilot Headset - Maximum Noise Canceling & Bluetooth Technology for Exceptional Communication

I bought these for flight school and the left side it’s going out only after 5 uses, now I have to return them and get something quick!

I use this headset professionally, in a noisy turboprop. Honestly, for the $$, and battery life, this version is better than the ZULU PFX (slightly better ANR, huge battery box, less battery life), and the fact it had the same type of cord as the Zulu PFX is a plus.

Noise cancellation is not as good as Bose 20

So far so good. Been used in turbine powered aircraft and ithey cancel noise very well. Have not used it in a piston powered aircraft yet but Im guessing itll be just as good. Looking forward to finding out. The Bluetooth is a nice feature if you want to spend the money to get it. It pairs up easily and mutes the music when incoming ATC calls occur. Overall Im very happy with this product.

Serious upgrade from my David Clarks. I dont use the Bluetooth so I cant comment on that but the noise canceling is awesome, they are light and comfortable and they amplify the radio audio a bit. Stereo is great with Garmin 3D audio and they auto shut off after 5 minutes of silence so if you forget to turn them off, it wont kill the battery.

This is an excellent headset, and in terms of noise cancellation performance in the steady state, I cannot tell it apart from the Bose A20. Some reviewers have complained about the length of the mic boom, but that was not a problem for me. I wear glasses (Oakley steel plate) and those didnt pose a problem either. The seal around the ear was just as intact with glasses as without, with no perceptible difference in noise.

I have been flying commercially since 1990. This is the most comfortable headset I have ever worn during my aviation career! I have worn both the Bose A10 and A20 and they are well made and are quality, but just not as comfortable as this Zulu3. The new cord on this model is thin and very flexible. The ear pads are super soft, and the headset is light. The Bluetooth function works very nicely, and is very clear. I would buy these for all my passengers if I flew friends frequently.

Overall, the Zulu 3’s are an amazing option, especially for the price. My only gripe is that the Bluetooth quality is poor, when I play music connected to Bluetooth, it sounds tinny, but when connected with an aux cord, it’s too notch.

Customer Service at Lightspeed was very unsatisfactory in my experience. I had my last Zulu sent in 4 times under warranty and they were unable to fix the ANC, and they could not come up with a better solution other than for me to buy a new one.

Sadly, the Zulu3 has turned out to be a big disappointment for me. When they work, they are awesome, everything everyone says, comfortable, excellent sound, etc., is accurate. Unfortunately however they have not held up for me, requiring warranty service two times now, in 3.5 years.