Originally published at: Lightspeed's Next-Gen Zulu 4 Headset - AVweb
Lightspeed debuts the $1,099 Zulu 4 headset with new FrameFit seals, dual Bluetooth, and AINR tech—just in time for AirVenture 2025.
I’ve used Lightspeed headsets since my first Zulu 1 back in 2011. Currently have 3 - My original Zulu 1, a Sierra and the Zulu 3 (purchased through a trade-in promo for another Zulu 1). I like the fit and comfort of Lightspeed products and find the noise cancellation to be equal to the Bose products. One thing that I see as a weak point for Lightspeed is the lack of a TSO approval for their top of the line product. Seems to me that they are missing out on a significant segment of the market where Bose has a big advantage for commercial users. At that price point, guys like me (weekend flyers) don’t see the need for an upgrade, but the younger guys who are looking to get into commercial flying would be willing to buy the Z-4 for use in their day job if they could. If you understand brand loyalty, you know that the first brand a person buys will be the one they stick with if it is a good product. By default, Lightspeed has sent those buyers to Bose, and will likely never have a chance to get them back.
I still own a my DC H10 - 13.4. Had it since 1999 and other than the boom-foam eventually deciding it was time to make itself non-existant, it has served me well for 26 years… Knowing that it wont be possible to buy a headset that will last another 26 years, I’ll stick to my $299 David Clark… 
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