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1. 04:54 AM - Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation (Dale Ensing)
2. 05:09 AM - Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation (Bret Smith)
3. 06:09 AM - AirVentuRe: Piece of Grass 2009 (bcollinsmn)
4. 06:53 AM - Re: Lycoming - major overhaul - FAA Requirement? (Mike Robertson)
5. 07:13 AM - Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation (Bill Boyd)
6. 08:20 AM - Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation (Michael W Stewart)
7. 09:13 AM - Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation (Richard Lundin)
8. 10:52 AM - Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation (John Fasching)
9. 11:21 AM - Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation (Bill Boyd)
10. 11:53 AM - Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation (Robin Marks)
11. 01:08 PM - Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation (Chuck Jensen)
12. 01:53 PM - Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation (SteinAir, Inc.)
13. 02:00 PM - Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation (scott bilinski)
14. 03:42 PM - Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation (Kyle Boatright)
15. 04:20 PM - Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation (John Jessen)
16. 04:47 PM - Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation (Kelly McMullen)
17. 05:18 PM - Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation (thomas sargent)
18. 10:26 PM - Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation (Tim Olson)
19. 10:26 PM - Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation (Chris Hand)
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Subject: | Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation |
Thanks Richard. I appreciate hearing things like this for future buying
decisions.
Dale Ensing
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Crosley" <rcrosley@adelphia.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 1:01 AM
Subject: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
>
> I want to relay my experience with Lightspeed Aviation customer service.
> About three years ago, when I finished my RV8, I was in the market for
> headsets. My wife didn't want one that went over her head and messed up
> her hair so we got a Lightspeed Mach1. Worked great and she loved it. On
> our last breakfast run she dropped the Mach1 on the floor of the airplane,
> when she picked it up it got caught on something and pulled the mic off
> the boom. I could not find my receipt or any paperwork on the headset. So
> I got Lightspeeds phone number off the web site and called their customer
> service. I told her we broke it and needed it fixed, she was very nice and
> gave me a hardware return number and took my info. They also sent an
> email with the same info. I mailed the Mach1 off and got another email
> when they received it. Expecting a call with the cost to repair it, I was
> surprised to get another email saying it was in the mail back to me and a
> tracking number. I week to the day I received, not a repaired headset
> but, a new one in a new case at NO charge. I have nothing to do with the
> Lightspeed folks but I was so impressed with there product and their
> customer service that I thought somebody should know.
>
> Rich Crosley
> RV8 - N948RC - L00
>
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation |
Rich,
I had the same experience with a repair of my 20-3G headsets. Excellent
customer service from an excellent company selling excellent products.
Bret Smith
RV-9A N16BL
Blue Ridge, GA
www.FlightInnovations.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Crosley" <rcrosley@adelphia.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 1:01 AM
Subject: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
>
> I want to relay my experience with Lightspeed Aviation customer service.
> About three years ago, when I finished my RV8, I was in the market for
> headsets. My wife didn't want one that went over her head and messed up
> her hair so we got a Lightspeed Mach1. Worked great and she loved it. On
> our last breakfast run she dropped the Mach1 on the floor of the airplane,
> when she picked it up it got caught on something and pulled the mic off
> the boom. I could not find my receipt or any paperwork on the headset. So
> I got Lightspeeds phone number off the web site and called their customer
> service. I told her we broke it and needed it fixed, she was very nice and
> gave me a hardware return number and took my info. They also sent an
> email with the same info. I mailed the Mach1 off and got another email
> when they received it. Expecting a call with the cost to repair it, I was
> surprised to get another email saying it was in the mail back to me and a
> tracking number. I week to the day I received, not a repaired headset
> but, a new one in a new case at NO charge. I have nothing to do with the
> Lightspeed folks but I was so impressed with there product and their
> customer service that I thought somebody should know.
>
> Rich Crosley
> RV8 - N948RC - L00
>
>
>
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Subject: | AirVenture: Piece of Grass 2009 |
List of attendees.
http://home.comcast.net/~bcollinsrv7a/eaa/2008/attendees.html
Weather had called for perfect skies. Scattered showers now in the forecast for
Wednesday.
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St. Paul, Minn.
RV-7A - Running wires
http://rvbuildershotline.com
Day job: http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/news_cut/
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=254294#254294
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Subject: | Lycoming - major overhaul - FAA Requirement? |
Actually it is 12 years but treat it the same as the 2000 hour tbo requirem
ent. it is mandatory for commercial operations but advisory only for gener
al aviation operations. To find the info look in Lycoming service informat
ion 1009.
Mike Robertson
Das Fed
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Subject: RV-List: Lycoming - major overhaul - FAA Requirement?
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Subject: | Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation |
They did the same for me when the stem broke off one side of the mach one
inside the custom ear mold. This has happened twice and each time, a prompt
replacement with a refurb unit and all new accessories, case, tips, cables -
no questions asked. Fabulous service at no cost except one way shipping.
They took good care of me on my 15k and 20k ancient ANC headsets, too.
Never a charge or a question - just prompt repair of any issue.
I'm a longtime customer and can't wait to be a repeat offender with the Zulu
series.
Bill B.
On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 8:04 AM, Bret Smith <smithhb@tds.net> wrote:
>
> Rich,
>
> I had the same experience with a repair of my 20-3G headsets. Excellent
> customer service from an excellent company selling excellent products.
>
> Bret Smith
> RV-9A N16BL
> Blue Ridge, GA
> www.FlightInnovations.com
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Crosley" <
> rcrosley@adelphia.net>
> To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 1:01 AM
> Subject: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
>
>
>>
>> I want to relay my experience with Lightspeed Aviation customer service.
>> About three years ago, when I finished my RV8, I was in the market for
>> headsets. My wife didn't want one that went over her head and messed up
>> her hair so we got a Lightspeed Mach1. Worked great and she loved it. On
>> our last breakfast run she dropped the Mach1 on the floor of the airplane,
>> when she picked it up it got caught on something and pulled the mic off the
>> boom. I could not find my receipt or any paperwork on the headset. So I got
>> Lightspeeds phone number off the web site and called their customer service.
>> I told her we broke it and needed it fixed, she was very nice and gave me a
>> hardware return number and took my info. They also sent an email with the
>> same info. I mailed the Mach1 off and got another email when they received
>> it. Expecting a call with the cost to repair it, I was surprised to get
>> another email saying it was in the mail back to me and a tracking number. I
>> week to the day I received, not a repaired headset but, a new one in a new
>> case at NO charge. I have nothing to do with the Lightspeed folks but I was
>> so impressed with there product and their customer service that I thought
>> somebody should know.
>>
>> Rich Crosley
>> RV8 - N948RC - L00
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation |
The problem is, over 5 years and 2 headsets, Ive sent mine in 11, yes
eleven, times.
Ive spent as much on shipping as I paid for em.
While they keep fixing em, they keep breaking..
Absolutely lousy construction on the 20-30g's. Junk.
Service good. Headsets junk.
2 pair of 30 3g's sitting on the shelf.
Mike
From: Bill Boyd <sportav8r@gmail.com>
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Date: 07/22/2009 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviatio
n
Sent by: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
They did the same for me when the stem broke off one side of the mach o
ne
inside the custom ear mold. -This has happened twice and each time, a
prompt replacement with a refurb unit and all new accessories, case, ti
ps,
cables - no questions asked. -Fabulous service at no cost except one
way
shipping. -They took good care of me on my 15k and 20k ancient ANC
headsets, too. Never a charge or a question - just prompt repair of any
issue.
I'm a longtime customer and can't wait to be a repeat offender with the
Zulu series.
Bill B.
On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 8:04 AM, Bret Smith <smithhb@tds.net> wrote:
Rich,
I had the same experience with a repair of my 20-3G headsets. -Exce
llent
customer service from an excellent company selling excellent products
.
Bret Smith
RV-9A N16BL
Blue Ridge, GA
www.FlightInnovations.com
----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Crosley" <
rcrosley@adelphia.net>
To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 1:01 AM
Subject: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
net>
I want to relay my experience with Lightspeed Aviation customer serv
ice.
About three years ago, when I finished my RV8, I was in the market f
or
headsets. -My wife didn't want one that went over her head and mes
sed
up her hair so we got a Lightspeed Mach1. -Worked great and she lo
ved
it. -On our last breakfast run she dropped the Mach1 on the floor
of the
airplane, when she picked it up it got caught on something and pulle
d
the mic off the boom. -I could not find my receipt or any paperwor
k on
the headset. So I got Lightspeeds phone number off the web site and
called their customer service. I told her we broke it and needed it
fixed, she was very nice and gave me a hardware return number and to
ok
my info. -They also sent an email with the same info. -I mailed
the
Mach1 off and got another email when they received it. -Expecting
a call
with the cost to repair it, I was surprised to get another email say
ing
it was in the mail back to me and a tracking number. -I week to th
e day
I received, not a repaired headset but, a new one in a new case at N
O
charge. -I have nothing to do with the Lightspeed folks but I was
so
impressed with there product and their customer service that I thoug
ht
somebody should know.
Rich Crosley
RV8 - N948RC - L00
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Subject: | Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation |
I have a set a friend gave me. They work great and in fact probably have be
tter noise reduction than my DC XLs. No problems with the lightspeeds.
Rick
--- On Wed, 7/22/09, Michael W Stewart <mike.stewart@us.ibm.com> wrote:
From: Michael W Stewart <mike.stewart@us.ibm.com>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
=0AThe problem is, over 5 years and 2 headsets, Ive sent mine in 11, yes el
even, times.
=0AIve spent as much on shipping as I paid for em.
=0AWhile they keep fixing em, they keep breaking.
=0AAbsolutely lousy construction on the 20-30g's. Junk.
=0AService good. Headsets junk.
=0A2 pair of 30 3g's sitting on the shelf.
=0AMike
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=0ABill Boyd ---07/22/2009 10:39:40 AM---They did the same for me when the
stem broke off one side of the mach one inside the custom ear mold
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=0AThey did the same for me when the stem broke off one side of the mach on
e inside the custom ear mold. -This has happened twice and each time, a p
rompt replacement with a refurb unit and all new accessories, case, tips, c
ables - no questions asked. -Fabulous service at no cost except one way s
hipping. -They took good care of me on my 15k and 20k ancient ANC headset
s, too. Never a charge or a question - just prompt repair of any issue.
=0A
=0AI'm a longtime customer and can't wait to be a repeat offender with the
Zulu series.
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=0ABill B.
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=0ARich,
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=0AI had the same experience with a repair of my 20-3G headsets. -Excelle
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=0A
=0ABret Smith
=0ARV-9A N16BL
=0ABlue Ridge, GA
=0Awww.FlightInnovations.com
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=0A
=0A
=0A----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Crosley" <rcrosley@adelphia.
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=0ASubject: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
=0A
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=0AI want to relay my experience with Lightspeed Aviation customer service.
About three years ago, when I finished my RV8, I was in the market for hea
dsets. -My wife didn't want one that went over her head and messed -up
her hair so we got a Lightspeed Mach1. -Worked great and she loved it.
-On our last breakfast run she dropped the Mach1 on the floor of the airp
lane, when she picked it up it got caught on something and pulled the mic o
ff the boom. -I could not find my receipt or any paperwork on the headset
. So I got Lightspeeds phone number off the web site and called their custo
mer service. I told her we broke it and needed it fixed, she was very nice
and gave me a hardware return number and took my info. -They also sent an
email with the same info. -I mailed the Mach1 off and got another email
when they received it. -Expecting a call with the cost to repair it, I wa
s surprised to get another email saying it was in the mail back to me and a
tracking number. -I week to the day I received, not a repaired headset b
ut, a new one in a new case at NO charge. -I have nothing to do with the
Lightspeed folks but I was so impressed with there product and their custom
er service that I thought somebody should know.
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Subject: | Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation |
That'f fine. Just a few hours ago my Lightspeed 30G headset became wildly
intermittent, two day before I wanted to use it to fly to Oshkosh. The wires
at the top of the battery compartment seem to be at fault...if wiggled the
unit works, but only until it is slightly jossled again...this is the SECOND
time this has happened on this 30G Lightspeed headset with the same symptoms
both times. It was repaired by the company the first time it failed. It
seems there is some basic flaw in how those wires hook up inside the unit.
Naturally this would have to happed just as I was going to make the 6.5-hr
flight to OSH. I like the unit, but the same failure TWICE? I am going to
have to look at Bose I guess.
John at Salida, CO
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Crosley" <rcrosley@adelphia.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:01 PM
Subject: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
>
> I want to relay my experience with Lightspeed Aviation customer service.
> About three years ago, when I finished my RV8, I was in the market for
> headsets. My wife didn't want one that went over her head and messed up
> her hair so we got a Lightspeed Mach1. Worked great and she loved it. On
> our last breakfast run she dropped the Mach1 on the floor of the airplane,
> when she picked it up it got caught on something and pulled the mic off
> the boom. I could not find my receipt or any paperwork on the headset. So
> I got Lightspeeds phone number off the web site and called their customer
> service. I told her we broke it and needed it fixed, she was very nice and
> gave me a hardware return number and took my info. They also sent an
> email with the same info. I mailed the Mach1 off and got another email
> when they received it. Expecting a call with the cost to repair it, I was
> surprised to get another email saying it was in the mail back to me and a
> tracking number. I week to the day I received, not a repaired headset
> but, a new one in a new case at NO charge. I have nothing to do with the
> Lightspeed folks but I was so impressed with there product and their
> customer service that I thought somebody should know.
>
> Rich Crosley
> RV8 - N948RC - L00
>
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation |
Any bad press on the Zulu's so far?
Bill B
On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 1:34 PM, John Fasching <n1cxo320@salidaco.com>wrote:
>
> That'f fine. Just a few hours ago my Lightspeed 30G headset became wildly
> intermittent, two day before I wanted to use it to fly to Oshkosh. The wires
> at the top of the battery compartment seem to be at fault...if wiggled the
> unit works, but only until it is slightly jossled again...this is the SECOND
> time this has happened on this 30G Lightspeed headset with the same symptoms
> both times. It was repaired by the company the first time it failed. It
> seems there is some basic flaw in how those wires hook up inside the unit.
> Naturally this would have to happed just as I was going to make the 6.5-hr
> flight to OSH. I like the unit, but the same failure TWICE? I am going to
> have to look at Bose I guess.
>
> John at Salida, CO
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Crosley" <
> rcrosley@adelphia.net>
> To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:01 PM
> Subject: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
>
>
>>
>> I want to relay my experience with Lightspeed Aviation customer service.
>> About three years ago, when I finished my RV8, I was in the market for
>> headsets. My wife didn't want one that went over her head and messed up
>> her hair so we got a Lightspeed Mach1. Worked great and she loved it. On
>> our last breakfast run she dropped the Mach1 on the floor of the airplane,
>> when she picked it up it got caught on something and pulled the mic off the
>> boom. I could not find my receipt or any paperwork on the headset. So I got
>> Lightspeeds phone number off the web site and called their customer service.
>> I told her we broke it and needed it fixed, she was very nice and gave me a
>> hardware return number and took my info. They also sent an email with the
>> same info. I mailed the Mach1 off and got another email when they received
>> it. Expecting a call with the cost to repair it, I was surprised to get
>> another email saying it was in the mail back to me and a tracking number. I
>> week to the day I received, not a repaired headset but, a new one in a new
>> case at NO charge. I have nothing to do with the Lightspeed folks but I was
>> so impressed with there product and their customer service that I thought
>> somebody should know.
>>
>> Rich Crosley
>> RV8 - N948RC - L00
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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Subject: | Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation |
I own the Bose (and several Lightspeed, 30G & 3 Denali's) If I had to do
it again I would give the Zulu a try. My Bose are nice for sure but so
are the Zulu's. ave a few $ and get a few extra features.
Robin
Do Not Archive
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill Boyd
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
Any bad press on the Zulu's so far?
Bill B
On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 1:34 PM, John Fasching <n1cxo320@salidaco.com>
wrote:
That'f fine. Just a few hours ago my Lightspeed 30G headset became
wildly intermittent, two day before I wanted to use it to fly to
Oshkosh. The wires at the top of the battery compartment seem to be at
fault...if wiggled the unit works, but only until it is slightly jossled
again...this is the SECOND time this has happened on this 30G Lightspeed
headset with the same symptoms both times. It was repaired by the
company the first time it failed. It seems there is some basic flaw in
how those wires hook up inside the unit. Naturally this would have to
happed just as I was going to make the 6.5-hr flight to OSH. I like the
unit, but the same failure TWICE? I am going to have to look at Bose I
guess.
John at Salida, CO
----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Crosley"
<rcrosley@adelphia.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:01 PM
Subject: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
I want to relay my experience with Lightspeed Aviation customer service.
About three years ago, when I finished my RV8, I was in the market for
headsets. My wife didn't want one that went over her head and messed
up her hair so we got a Lightspeed Mach1. Worked great and she loved
it. On our last breakfast run she dropped the Mach1 on the floor of the
airplane, when she picked it up it got caught on something and pulled
the mic off the boom. I could not find my receipt or any paperwork on
the headset. So I got Lightspeeds phone number off the web site and
called their customer service. I told her we broke it and needed it
fixed, she was very nice and gave me a hardware return number and took
my info. They also sent an email with the same info. I mailed the
Mach1 off and got another email when they received it. Expecting a call
with the cost to repair it, I was surprised to get another email saying
it was in the mail back to me and a tracking number. I week to the day
I received, not a repaired headset but, a new one in a new case at NO
charge. I have nothing to do with the Lightspeed folks but I was so
impressed with there product and their customer service that I thought
somebody should know.
Rich Crosley
RV8 - N948RC - L00
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I have both, two 30s and 2 Zulus. I like the Zulus a good bit better.
Sound quality isn't much different, but the lighter clamping pressure of
the Zulus is a big deal and the controls are, ergonomically, a little
more cleaned up. I'm going to install the panel powered connection to
get away from the batteries and will probably trade in one of the 30s
for a panel powered Zulu.
The Zulus are definitely a step up, but whether it is worth the extra
money is based on the thickness of the wallet.
Chuck Jensen
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Robin Marks
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 2:47 PM
Subject: RE: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
I own the Bose (and several Lightspeed, 30G & 3 Denali's) If I had to do
it again I would give the Zulu a try. My Bose are nice for sure but so
are the Zulu's. ave a few $ and get a few extra features.
Robin
Do Not Archive
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[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill Boyd
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
Any bad press on the Zulu's so far?
Bill B
On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 1:34 PM, John Fasching < n1cxo320@salidaco.com>
wrote:
That'f fine. Just a few hours ago my Lightspeed 30G headset became
wildly intermittent, two day before I wanted to use it to fly to
Oshkosh. The wires at the top of the battery compartment seem to be at
fault...if wiggled the unit works, but only until it is slightly jossled
again...this is the SECOND time this has happened on this 30G Lightspeed
headset with the same symptoms both times. It was repaired by the
company the first time it failed. It seems there is some basic flaw in
how those wires hook up inside the unit. Naturally this would have to
happed just as I was going to make the 6.5-hr flight to OSH. I like the
unit, but the same failure TWICE? I am going to have to look at Bose I
guess.
John at Salida, CO
----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Crosley" <
rcrosley@adelphia.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:01 PM
Subject: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
rcrosley@adelphia.net>
I want to relay my experience with Lightspeed Aviation customer service.
About three years ago, when I finished my RV8, I was in the market for
headsets. My wife didn't want one that went over her head and messed
up her hair so we got a Lightspeed Mach1. Worked great and she loved
it. On our last breakfast run she dropped the Mach1 on the floor of the
airplane, when she picked it up it got caught on something and pulled
the mic off the boom. I could not find my receipt or any paperwork on
the headset. So I got Lightspeeds phone number off the web site and
called their customer service. I told her we broke it and needed it
fixed, she was very nice and gave me a hardware return number and took
my info. They also sent an email with the same info. I mailed the
Mach1 off and got another email when they received it. Expecting a call
with the cost to repair it, I was surprised to get another email saying
it was in the mail back to me and a tracking number. I week to the day
I received, not a repaired headset but, a new one in a new case at NO
charge. I have nothing to do with the Lightspeed folks but I was so
impressed with there product and their customer service that I thought
somebody should know.
Rich Crosley
RV8 - N948RC - L00
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There is no doubt that Lightspeed has fantastic customer support. The issue
is that even though the service is great, our experience has been that we've
used it more than we should need to. My thought is I would rather have a
product that didn't need frequent service (even if that service is
great)...I'd rather pay a bit more to not have to worry about service. The
Bose aren't perfect and they are darned expensive, but we also did try the
Zulu's out as well and I've settled back on the Bose as being my personal
favorite.
My 2 cents as usual.
Cheers,
Stein
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[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Chuck Jensen
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 3:05 PM
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Subject: RE: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
I have both, two 30s and 2 Zulus. I like the Zulus a good bit better.
Sound quality isn't much different, but the lighter clamping pressure of the
Zulus is a big deal and the controls are, ergonomically, a little more
cleaned up. I'm going to install the panel powered connection to get away
from the batteries and will probably trade in one of the 30s for a panel
powered Zulu.
The Zulus are definitely a step up, but whether it is worth the extra
money is based on the thickness of the wallet.
Chuck Jensen
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Robin Marks
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 2:47 PM
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Subject: RE: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
I own the Bose (and several Lightspeed, 30G & 3 Denalis) If I had to do
it again I would give the Zulu a try. My Bose are nice for sure but so are
the Zulus. ave a few $ and get a few extra features.
Robin
Do Not Archive
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill Boyd
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 11:19 AM
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
Any bad press on the Zulu's so far?
Bill B
On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 1:34 PM, John Fasching <n1cxo320@salidaco.com>
wrote:
That'f fine. Just a few hours ago my Lightspeed 30G headset became
wildly intermittent, two day before I wanted to use it to fly to Oshkosh.
The wires at the top of the battery compartment seem to be at fault...if
wiggled the unit works, but only until it is slightly jossled again...this
is the SECOND time this has happened on this 30G Lightspeed headset with the
same symptoms both times. It was repaired by the company the first time it
failed. It seems there is some basic flaw in how those wires hook up inside
the unit. Naturally this would have to happed just as I was going to make
the 6.5-hr flight to OSH. I like the unit, but the same failure TWICE? I am
going to have to look at Bose I guess.
John at Salida, CO
----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Crosley"
<rcrosley@adelphia.net>
To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:01 PM
Subject: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
I want to relay my experience with Lightspeed Aviation customer service.
About three years ago, when I finished my RV8, I was in the market for
headsets. My wife didn't want one that went over her head and messed up
her hair so we got a Lightspeed Mach1. Worked great and she loved it. On
our last breakfast run she dropped the Mach1 on the floor of the airplane,
when she picked it up it got caught on something and pulled the mic off the
boom. I could not find my receipt or any paperwork on the headset. So I got
Lightspeeds phone number off the web site and called their customer service.
I told her we broke it and needed it fixed, she was very nice and gave me a
hardware return number and took my info. They also sent an email with the
same info. I mailed the Mach1 off and got another email when they received
it. Expecting a call with the cost to repair it, I was surprised to get
another email saying it was in the mail back to me and a tracking number. I
week to the day I received, not a repaired headset but, a new one in a new
case at NO charge. I have nothing to do with the Lightspeed folks but I was
so impressed with there product and their customer service that I thought
somebody should know.
Rich Crosley
RV8 - N948RC - L00
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I must say Lightspeed has the best customer service I have ever experienced
, all repairs free! I am just disapointed that I needed their customer serv
ice so often (2 head sets 4 repairs), kind of a love hate relationship. On
the up side the head sets have been rock solid for the last 2 years!
=C2-
Oh they will also send you the parts to do your own repairs for free!
Scott
RV-8a
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Subject: RE: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
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I have both, two 30s and 2 Zulus.=C2- I like the Zulus a good bit better.
=C2- Sound quality isn't much different, but the lighter clamping pressur
e of the Zulus is a big deal and the controls are, ergonomically, a little
more cleaned up.=C2- I'm going to install the panel powered connection to
get away from the batteries and will probably trade in one of the 30s for
a panel powered Zulu.
The Zulus are definitely a step up, but whether it is worth the extra money
is based on the thickness of the wallet.
Chuck Jensen
=C2-
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matro
nics.com]On Behalf Of Robin Marks
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 2:47 PM
Subject: RE: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
I own the Bose (and several Lightspeed, 30G & 3 Denali=99s) If I had
to do it again I would give the Zulu a try. My Bose are nice for sure but s
o are the Zulu=99s. ave a few $ and get a few extra features.
=C2-
Robin
Do Not Archive
=C2-
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matro
nics.com] On Behalf Of Bill Boyd
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
=C2-
Any bad press on the Zulu's so far?
=C2-
Bill B
On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 1:34 PM, John Fasching <n1cxo320@salidaco.com> wrot
e:
That'f fine. Just a few hours ago my Lightspeed 30G headset became wildly i
ntermittent, two day before I wanted to use it to fly to Oshkosh. The wires
at the top of the battery compartment seem to be at fault...if wiggled the
unit works, but only until it is slightly jossled again...this is the SECO
ND time this has happened on this 30G Lightspeed headset with the same symp
toms both times. It was repaired by the company the first time it failed. I
t seems there is some basic flaw in how those wires hook up inside the unit
. Naturally this would have to happed just as I was going to make the 6.5-h
r flight to OSH. I like the unit, but the same failure TWICE? I am going to
have to look at Bose I guess.
John at Salida, CO
----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Crosley" <rcrosley@adelphia.net
>
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:01 PM
Subject: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
I want to relay my experience with Lightspeed Aviation customer service. Ab
out three years ago, when I finished my RV8, I was in the market for headse
ts. =C2-My wife didn't want one that went over her head and messed =C2-
up her hair so we got a Lightspeed Mach1. =C2-Worked great and she loved
it. =C2-On our last breakfast run she dropped the Mach1 on the floor of t
he airplane, when she picked it up it got caught on something and pulled th
e mic off the boom. =C2-I could not find my receipt or any paperwork on t
he headset. So I got Lightspeeds phone number off the web site and called t
heir customer service. I told her we broke it and needed it fixed, she was
very nice and gave me a hardware return number and took my info. =C2-They
also sent an email with the same info. =C2-I mailed the Mach1 off and go
t another email when they received it. =C2-Expecting a call with the cost
to repair it, I was surprised to get another email saying it was in the ma
il back to me and a
tracking number. =C2-I week to the day I received, not a repaired headse
t but, a new one in a new case at NO charge. =C2-I have nothing to do wit
h the Lightspeed folks but I was so impressed with there product and their
customer service that I thought somebody should know.
Rich Crosley
RV8 - N948RC - L00
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I sent my 25XL's back to Lightspeed last week for probably their 5th
repair in 8 years. Their service is good. Their product reliability
isn't. In the 5 trips to Lightspeed, I've never *broken* the headsets.
Each time, they just stopped working properly. My guess is that the
electronics in their headsets may not do well in a humid environment.
Anyway, when I was talking with their tech support folks the other day,
I asked if their more recent models were more reliable. The answer was
yes, and that if I was interested, I should just go into their trade-up
program and move to Zulu's. I told him that I had already spent $550
for the 25XL's which I'm happy with when they work and that I just
couldn't see spending another $550 to upgrade to a product that *may* be
what the 25XL's should have been...
Mind you, I like Lightspeed, it is just frustrating when an expensive
item isn't an expensive, RELIABLE item...
KB
----- Original Message -----
From: scott bilinski
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 4:57 PM
Subject: RE: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
I must say Lightspeed has the best customer service I have ever
experienced, all repairs free! I am just disapointed that I needed their
customer service so often (2 head sets 4 repairs), kind of a love hate
relationship. On the up side the head sets have been rock solid for the
last 2 years!
Oh they will also send you the parts to do your own repairs for
free!
Scott
RV-8a
--- On Wed, 7/22/09, Chuck Jensen <cjensen@dts9000.com> wrote:
From: Chuck Jensen <cjensen@dts9000.com>
Subject: RE: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed
Aviation
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 1:04 PM
I have both, two 30s and 2 Zulus. I like the Zulus a good bit
better. Sound quality isn't much different, but the lighter clamping
pressure of the Zulus is a big deal and the controls are, ergonomically,
a little more cleaned up. I'm going to install the panel powered
connection to get away from the batteries and will probably trade in one
of the 30s for a panel powered Zulu.
The Zulus are definitely a step up, but whether it is worth
the extra money is based on the thickness of the wallet.
Chuck Jensen
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Robin Marks
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 2:47 PM
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Subject: RE: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed
Aviation
I own the Bose (and several Lightspeed, 30G & 3
Denali=99s) If I had to do it again I would give the Zulu a try.
My Bose are nice for sure but so are the Zulu=99s. ave a few $ and
get a few extra features.
Robin
Do Not Archive
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill Boyd
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 11:19 AM
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed
Aviation
Any bad press on the Zulu's so far?
Bill B
On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 1:34 PM, John Fasching
<n1cxo320@salidaco.com> wrote:
<n1cxo320@salidaco.com>
That'f fine. Just a few hours ago my Lightspeed 30G headset
became wildly intermittent, two day before I wanted to use it to fly to
Oshkosh. The wires at the top of the battery compartment seem to be at
fault...if wiggled the unit works, but only until it is slightly jossled
again...this is the SECOND time this has happened on this 30G Lightspeed
headset with the same symptoms both times. It was repaired by the
company the first time it failed. It seems there is some basic flaw in
how those wires hook up inside the unit. Naturally this would have to
happed just as I was going to make the 6.5-hr flight to OSH. I like the
unit, but the same failure TWICE? I am going to have to look at Bose I
guess.
John at Salida, CO
----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Crosley"
<rcrosley@adelphia.net>
To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:01 PM
Subject: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed
Aviation
<rcrosley@adelphia.net>
I want to relay my experience with Lightspeed Aviation
customer service. About three years ago, when I finished my RV8, I was
in the market for headsets. My wife didn't want one that went over her
head and messed up her hair so we got a Lightspeed Mach1. Worked great
and she loved it. On our last breakfast run she dropped the Mach1 on
the floor of the airplane, when she picked it up it got caught on
something and pulled the mic off the boom. I could not find my receipt
or any paperwork on the headset. So I got Lightspeeds phone number off
the web site and called their customer service. I told her we broke it
and needed it fixed, she was very nice and gave me a hardware return
number and took my info. They also sent an email with the same info. I
mailed the Mach1 off and got another email when they received it.
Expecting a call with the cost to repair it, I was surprised to get
another email saying it was in the mail back to me and a tracking
number. I week to the day I received, not a repaired headset but, a new
one in a new case at NO charge. I have nothing to do with the
Lightspeed folks but I was so impressed with there product and their
customer service that I thought somebody should know.
Rich Crosley
RV8 - N948RC - L00
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I was thinking about the Zulu over the Bose. Why did you chose the
latter?
On Jul 22, 2009, at 1:46 PM, "SteinAir, Inc." <stein@steinair.com>
wrote:
> There is no doubt that Lightspeed has fantastic customer support.
> The issue is that even though the service is great, our experience
> has been that we've used it more than we should need to. My thought
> is I would rather have a product that didn't need frequent service
> (even if that service is great)...I'd rather pay a bit more to not
> have to worry about service. The Bose aren't perfect and they are
> darned expensive, but we also did try the Zulu's out as well and
> I've settled back on the Bose as being my personal favorite.
>
> My 2 cents as usual.
>
> Cheers,
> Stein
>
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> From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-
> server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Chuck Jensen
> Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 3:05 PM
> To: rv-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
>
> I have both, two 30s and 2 Zulus. I like the Zulus a good bit
> better. Sound quality isn't much different, but the lighter
> clamping pressure of the Zulus is a big deal and the controls are,
> ergonomically, a little more cleaned up. I'm going to install the
> panel powered connection to get away from the batteries and will
> probably trade in one of the 30s for a panel powered Zulu.
> The Zulus are definitely a step up, but whether it is worth the
> extra money is based on the thickness of the wallet.
>
> Chuck Jensen
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-
> server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Robin Marks
> Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 2:47 PM
> To: rv-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
>
> I own the Bose (and several Lightspeed, 30G & 3 Denali=99s) If I
had t
> o do it again I would give the Zulu a try. My Bose are nice for sure
> but so are the Zulu=99s. ave a few $ and get a few extra
features.
>
>
> Robin
>
> Do Not Archive
>
>
> From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-
> server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill Boyd
> Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 11:19 AM
> To: rv-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
>
>
> Any bad press on the Zulu's so far?
>
>
> Bill B
>
> On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 1:34 PM, John Fasching
> <n1cxo320@salidaco.com> wrote:
>
>
> That'f fine. Just a few hours ago my Lightspeed 30G headset became
> wildly intermittent, two day before I wanted to use it to fly to
> Oshkosh. The wires at the top of the battery compartment seem to be
> at fault...if wiggled the unit works, but only until it is slightly
> jossled again...this is the SECOND time this has happened on this
> 30G Lightspeed headset with the same symptoms both times. It was
> repaired by the company the first time it failed. It seems there is
> some basic flaw in how those wires hook up inside the unit.
> Naturally this would have to happed just as I was going to make the
> 6.5-hr flight to OSH. I like the unit, but the same failure TWICE? I
> am going to have to look at Bose I guess.
>
> John at Salida, CO
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Crosley"
<rcrosley@adelphia.net
> >
> To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:01 PM
>
>
> Subject: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
>
>
<rcrosley@adelphia.net
> >
>
> I want to relay my experience with Lightspeed Aviation customer
> service. About three years ago, when I finished my RV8, I was in the
> market for headsets. My wife didn't want one that went over her
> head and messed up her hair so we got a Lightspeed Mach1. Worked
> great and she loved it. On our last breakfast run she dropped the
> Mach1 on the floor of the airplane, when she picked it up it got
> caught on something and pulled the mic off the boom. I could not
> find my receipt or any paperwork on the headset. So I got
> Lightspeeds phone number off the web site and called their customer
> service. I told her we broke it and needed it fixed, she was very
> nice and gave me a hardware return number and took my info. They
> also sent an email with the same info. I mailed the Mach1 off and
> got another email when they received it. Expecting a call with the
> cost to repair it, I was surprised to get another email saying it
> was in the mail back to me and a tracking number. I week to the day
> I received, not a repaired headset but, a new one in a new case at
> NO charge. I have nothing to do with the Lightspeed folks but I was
> so impressed with there product and their customer service that I
> thought somebody should know.
>
> Rich Crosley
> RV8 - N948RC - L00
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Subject: | Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation |
I chose the Bose because it is lighter, less clamping force, just a
touch more comfortable. I like the Zulu, but decided I didn't want two
different headsets, and wife wanted Bose.
John Jessen wrote:
> I was thinking about the Zulu over the Bose. Why did you chose the latter?
>
>
>
> On Jul 22, 2009, at 1:46 PM, "SteinAir, Inc." <stein@steinair.com
> <mailto:stein@steinair.com>> wrote:
>
>> There is no doubt that Lightspeed has fantastic customer support. The
>> issue is that even though the service is great, our experience has
>> been that we've used it more than we should need to. My thought is I
>> would rather have a product that didn't need frequent service (even if
>> that service is great)...I'd rather pay a bit more to not have to
>> worry about service. The Bose aren't perfect and they are darned
>> expensive, but we also did try the Zulu's out as well and I've settled
>> back on the Bose as being my personal favorite.
>>
>> My 2 cents as usual.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Stein
>>
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Subject: | Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation |
Something I've always wondered about; The Bose appears to have a metalic
bridge. Doesn't that scratch the RV's canopy? In my 6A I have precious
little space between my head and that soft, scratchable plexiglass.
On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 4:38 PM, Kelly McMullen <kellym@aviating.com> wrote:
>
> I chose the Bose because it is lighter, less clamping force, just a touch
> more comfortable. I like the Zulu, but decided I didn't want two different
> headsets, and wife wanted Bose.
>
> John Jessen wrote:
>
>> I was thinking about the Zulu over the Bose. Why did you chose the latter?
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jul 22, 2009, at 1:46 PM, "SteinAir, Inc." <stein@steinair.com<mailto:
>> stein@steinair.com>> wrote:
>>
>> There is no doubt that Lightspeed has fantastic customer support. The
>>> issue is that even though the service is great, our experience has been that
>>> we've used it more than we should need to. My thought is I would rather
>>> have a product that didn't need frequent service (even if that service is
>>> great)...I'd rather pay a bit more to not have to worry about service. The
>>> Bose aren't perfect and they are darned expensive, but we also did try the
>>> Zulu's out as well and I've settled back on the Bose as being my personal
>>> favorite.
>>> My 2 cents as usual.
>>> Cheers,
>>> Stein
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation |
We basically had the same experience with Lightspeed in our family
for the 3 pairs we've had. They work well, but, they're massive in
width compared to sets like the Bose. They're not AS comfortable
as the Bose, but they're not bad either. But, the plastic parts
just haven't held up that well. After going to Bose we fell
completely in love and I now just recently got my 5th set, so that
4 can stay in my plane permanently and one can be portable. The
Bose are as comfortable as you can get. Service from them has
also been good. The kids tend to be abusive, so we've had 2
down cords go intermittent in one ear. If you bring your headsets
into Bose at OSH, they'll fix them on the spot for you. We sent
one down cord in, and when they sent it back it came back
perfect, and they replaced things they didn't need to. They
go above and beyond. You can find pretty good deals on them
if you shop right.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
do not archive
scott bilinski wrote:
> I must say Lightspeed has the best customer service I have ever
> experienced, all repairs free! I am just disapointed that I needed their
> customer service so often (2 head sets 4 repairs), kind of a love hate
> relationship. On the up side the head sets have been rock solid for the
> last 2 years!
>
> Oh they will also send you the parts to do your own repairs for free!
>
> Scott
> RV-8a
>
>
> --- On *Wed, 7/22/09, Chuck Jensen /<cjensen@dts9000.com>/* wrote:
>
>
> From: Chuck Jensen <cjensen@dts9000.com>
> Subject: RE: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
> To: rv-list@matronics.com
> Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 1:04 PM
>
> I have both, two 30s and 2 Zulus. I like the Zulus a good bit
> better. Sound quality isn't much different, but the lighter
> clamping pressure of the Zulus is a big deal and the controls are,
> ergonomically, a little more cleaned up. I'm going to install the
> panel powered connection to get away from the batteries and will
> probably trade in one of the 30s for a panel powered Zulu.
> The Zulus are definitely a step up, but whether it is worth the
> extra money is based on the thickness of the wallet.
> Chuck Jensen
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]*On Behalf Of *Robin
> Marks
> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 22, 2009 2:47 PM
> *To:* rv-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* RE: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed
> Aviation
>
> I own the Bose (and several Lightspeed, 30G & 3 Denalis) If I
> had to do it again I would give the Zulu a try. My Bose are nice
> for sure but so are the Zulus. ave a few $ and get a few extra
> features.
>
>
>
> Robin
>
> Do Not Archive
>
>
>
> *From:* owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *Bill Boyd
> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 22, 2009 11:19 AM
> *To:* rv-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* Re: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
>
>
>
> Any bad press on the Zulu's so far?
>
>
>
> Bill B
>
> On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 1:34 PM, John Fasching
> <n1cxo320@salidaco.com
> <http://us.mc324.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=n1cxo320@salidaco.com>>
> wrote:
>
> <n1cxo320@salidaco.com
> <http://us.mc324.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=n1cxo320@salidaco.com>>
>
> That'f fine. Just a few hours ago my Lightspeed 30G headset became
> wildly intermittent, two day before I wanted to use it to fly to
> Oshkosh. The wires at the top of the battery compartment seem to be
> at fault...if wiggled the unit works, but only until it is slightly
> jossled again...this is the SECOND time this has happened on this
> 30G Lightspeed headset with the same symptoms both times. It was
> repaired by the company the first time it failed. It seems there is
> some basic flaw in how those wires hook up inside the unit.
> Naturally this would have to happed just as I was going to make the
> 6.5-hr flight to OSH. I like the unit, but the same failure TWICE? I
> am going to have to look at Bose I guess.
>
> John at Salida, CO
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Crosley"
> <rcrosley@adelphia.net
> <http://us.mc324.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rcrosley@adelphia.net>>
> To: <rv-list@matronics.com
> <http://us.mc324.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rv-list@matronics.com>>
>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:01 PM
>
>
> Subject: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
>
> <rcrosley@adelphia.net
> <http://us.mc324.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rcrosley@adelphia.net>>
>
> I want to relay my experience with Lightspeed Aviation customer
> service. About three years ago, when I finished my RV8, I was in the
> market for headsets. My wife didn't want one that went over her
> head and messed up her hair so we got a Lightspeed Mach1. Worked
> great and she loved it. On our last breakfast run she dropped the
> Mach1 on the floor of the airplane, when she picked it up it got
> caught on something and pulled the mic off the boom. I could not
> find my receipt or any paperwork on the headset. So I got
> Lightspeeds phone number off the web site and called their customer
> service. I told her we broke it and needed it fixed, she was very
> nice and gave me a hardware return number and took my info. They
> also sent an email with the same info. I mailed the Mach1 off and
> got another email when they received it. Expecting a call with the
> cost to repair it, I was surprised to get another email saying it
> was in the mail back to me and a tracking number. I week to the day
> I received, not a repaired headset but, a new one in a new case at
> NO charge. I have nothing to do with the Lightspeed folks but I was
> so impressed with there product and their customer service that I
> thought somebody should know.
>
> Rich Crosley
> RV8 - N948RC - L00
>
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation |
I've got almost 70 RV-6A hours on my Zulu's now and I really like them.
Those hours are all since November 2008 so although I've not had any
problems, it's not really enough time to answer whether the reliability
is better than what people have reported on other Lightspeed models.
They work great, are very comfortable, sound great with my mp3 player,
and it's been pretty handy on occasion to sit in the cockpit, connect to
my cell phone via bluetooth and call my wife or kids with voice
activated cell phone calling, never having to even take the phone out of
my pocket (only on the ground of course!).
My only basis for comparison is many years of using my old David Clark
headset in rental Cessnas and my old Cessna 140, and about 6 hours of
RV-6A transition training time using a Bose headset (which I also liked,
but went with the Zulu for a few more features and slightly lower
price).
Chris
RV-6A,
Mountain View, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Boyd
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
Any bad press on the Zulu's so far?
Bill B
On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 1:34 PM, John Fasching <n1cxo320@salidaco.com>
wrote:
<n1cxo320@salidaco.com>
That'f fine. Just a few hours ago my Lightspeed 30G headset became
wildly intermittent, two day before I wanted to use it to fly to
Oshkosh. The wires at the top of the battery compartment seem to be at
fault...if wiggled the unit works, but only until it is slightly jossled
again...this is the SECOND time this has happened on this 30G Lightspeed
headset with the same symptoms both times. It was repaired by the
company the first time it failed. It seems there is some basic flaw in
how those wires hook up inside the unit. Naturally this would have to
happed just as I was going to make the 6.5-hr flight to OSH. I like the
unit, but the same failure TWICE? I am going to have to look at Bose I
guess.
John at Salida, CO
----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Crosley"
<rcrosley@adelphia.net>
To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:01 PM
Subject: RV-List: Customer Service Report - Lightspeed Aviation
<rcrosley@adelphia.net>
I want to relay my experience with Lightspeed Aviation customer
service. About three years ago, when I finished my RV8, I was in the
market for headsets. My wife didn't want one that went over her head
and messed up her hair so we got a Lightspeed Mach1. Worked great and
she loved it. On our last breakfast run she dropped the Mach1 on the
floor of the airplane, when she picked it up it got caught on something
and pulled the mic off the boom. I could not find my receipt or any
paperwork on the headset. So I got Lightspeeds phone number off the web
site and called their customer service. I told her we broke it and
needed it fixed, she was very nice and gave me a hardware return number
and took my info. They also sent an email with the same info. I mailed
the Mach1 off and got another email when they received it. Expecting a
call with the cost to repair it, I was surprised to get another email
saying it was in the mail back to me and a tracking number. I week to
the day I received, not a repaired headset but, a new one in a new case
at NO charge. I have nothing to do with the Lightspeed folks but I was
so impressed with there product and their customer service that I
thought somebody should know.
Rich Crosley
RV8 - N948RC - L00
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