Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Excellent Headset for the $$
by Michael from Woodlawn IL USA 
Pros: Good noise reduction, excellent price point
Cons: Would consider the gel ear muffs on replacement
Review: This was a purchase of a second HS-1A, as the first purchase met all expectations and is providing great service. Have worn some Telex headsets that were no better, and in fact, did not fit as well. For the money, this one is a great value!

Monday, November 21, 2011
by andrew from titusville FL USA 
Review: Will buy again.

Thursday, November 17, 2011
Good budget headset
by Seth from Middleburg FL USA 
Pros: Good price and works well as a budget set
Review: Works well and also keeps the noise out pretty well. For the price the headset performs very well. I can't see spending 500$ on a set of headphones that I'll just upgrade in a couple years when this 120$ budget set will do just fine for flying the small planes until I upgrade to the bigger stuff. If you buy this set then get the Gel earseals as well as they really make it a lot more comfortable.

Monday, October 03, 2011
Not bad for the price
by Michael from Patuxent River MD USA 
Pros: Inexpensive and simple
Cons: not as comfortable
Review: Bought these as back up head phones. Not as comfortable as more expensive headsets but they are usable.

Monday, September 19, 2011
Good quality sound
by Darrell from Concord NH USA 
Pros: sound quality
Cons: could be lighter
Review: I'm pleased with the product...great buy for the price. They are a bit heavy and could use some more padding on the top to ease pressure on the top of the head.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Good value, adequate for budget pilots
by Keith from Katy TX USA 
Pros: Value, good quality, made in USA.
Cons: Could be more comfortable.
Review: Sound and mic quality good enough for my use - working on IFR and occasional trips in C-172. Just took a xc total 15 hrs and occasionally was aware that my ears hurt a little, but not too much to stand, some readjusting helped. Clamping force is maybe a little to hard. I ordered the gel seals and I believe that gave me a little more room.

Monday, August 15, 2011
Great buy
by T140v from Turlock CA USA 
Pros: Outstanding sound for the money.
Cons: Just buy the gel pads from the Git Go.
Review: Wow it's a no brainer once you buy the gel pads. Flawless performance and really gets the job done.Once you adjust them you can leave them alone.

Monday, August 08, 2011
Good enough to make this my secound pair purchased !
by Dana from Long Beach CA USA 
Pros: Comfort after 2-3 hrs, clear voice, well made, peace of mind warrenty
Cons: Stiffer cord than most other sets
Review: I bought the first pair from a local FBO for my wife after getting my PPL. With positive reviews from her reguarding comfort, sound reduction, and clarity of voice transmissions another pair was purchased online for our occational passenger. They are well built, look good and the lifetime warrenty made my choice an easy one.

Monday, August 01, 2011
A Very Good Deal
by Tight Wad from Diamond Bar CA USA 
Review: This headset works much better than the more expense ones i was renting from the flight school....

Thursday, July 28, 2011
Awesome Product
by A Customer from Hialeah FL USA 
Pros: Comfortable to have on.
Cons: N/A
Review: This product is amazing. Great for a starter headset and its good for its price. Im currently a student pilot and this headset works just fine for what i need it for. I would recommend this product to any person. Mostly, student pilot.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011
A Student Pilot Must Have
by Zach Gilbert from Allentown, PA 
Pros: Cost, Comfort, Functionality
Cons: None
Review: After getting hooked by the aviation bug it came time to look for a headset. I at that point was flying in a very noisy Piper Cadet (Warrior). The flight school had David Clark headsets they rented out, but I wanted my own headset. I own the first generation ASA HS-1 headset after buying it off of Ebay. It is amazing right out of the box preformed every bit aswell as the David Clarks I was used to using. I recently moved into a Cessna 152 and once again my ASA headset preforms well. I highly recommend switching to the gel earseals, doing so adds a whole new level of comfort and noise cancelation to an already amazing headset. For a student pilot on a tight budget this is an amazing headset for a great price. Why spend more for something then you need to? This headset is also very durable and well built.

Thursday, June 30, 2011
Without complaints
by A Customer from lima . Peru 
Cons: Only too much taxes when it came to Lima Peru!!!!
Review: This headset is excellent, I use it for all my air navigations. No problems.

Monday, June 06, 2011
Great buy for the price
by Jared from Houston TX USA 
Pros: Great price, comfortable, durable, lifetime warranty.
Cons: Could be lighter,
Review: I am currently a student pilot and the sorry shape of the cords on the flight school's headsets, combined with the idea of sharing them with someone else's sweaty heads, lead me to want my own.

I decided to get a cheap set with the idea of buying a nicer ANR set later on (and keeping the cheap set for a passenger). This set is working very well for me. It is relatively comfortable after two hours in a Cessna in 100-degree southeast Texas heat, and the audio clarity is just fine. I am a big fan of the flexible boom, which lets me position the mic just right.

ASA's lifetime warranty sealed the deal for me, though the set does seem to be very rugged. I am still using the ear seals that came with it. The comfort level is fine, though it would probably be even better with the gel seals.

You can't go wrong with this set. It is every bit as good as a much more expensive David Clark unit.

Monday, June 06, 2011
Great Buy for those pursing PPL
by Peter from Austin TX USA 
Pros: Quality, functionality, style, and PRICE and LIFETIME WARRANTY
Cons: Start feeling pressure over 1 hour of wear time..Gel seals will eliminate this
Review: I fly once a week for 1.5-2 hours. The headset is perfect for my needs in terms of durability, functionality, and style. Fits comfortably for the first hour or so, then you start to notice the pressure a little (but it isn't overbearing). I will probably spring for the HS-1 gel seals very soon just for added luxury, but you can absolutely get by without them if you are flying as little as I am.

Saturday, May 21, 2011
Two Words of Advice - Buy It!
by spydergun from Bedford, IN 
Pros: price, performance, lifetime guarantee, quality materials and design
Cons: Head cushion could be more foamy as well as the ear cups.
Review: I got a fantastic deal on this, won't tell you how much but it was one of those, in the right place at the right time deals. I was cynical that a headset of this price range would be adequate. I've used it in a Piper Tomahawk (Lycoming O-235) and a Aerotrek A220 (Rotax 912UL) and found the 23db PNR to be quite adequate. I have mild Tinnitus and find being around loud noise aggravates it. This inexpensive but effective headset makes a great starter headset or one for passengers or students. This is the first headset I've ever purchased and it's met all my expectations. It's comfortable enough that even after a constant two hours of wearing it, it never got uncomfortable.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
asa headset
by shawn from goose creek SC USA 
Review: I like the headset I got. It's a lot better than my old one.

Monday, April 04, 2011
Pretty good with accessories
by A Customer from Modesto, CA 
Pros: Initial price, build quality, warranty, sound quality, and add-ons fit budget
Cons: For comfort needs add-ons: gel cups, head band, cloth covers
Review: Reading the reviews I decided to try these but just go ahead and order gel pads, cloth ear cup covers, and a sheepskin head band right away as part of the purchase. After taking the effort and expense to set them up this way, the result is a pretty comfortable headset for around $200. So far I'm very happy, find the passive noise reduction just fine in my plane, and expect them to last long time with the lifetime warranty. Finding the right add-ons took research.

Monday, March 07, 2011
Well Built For the Price
by Eric from Buena Park CA USA 
Pros: Well built does not feel cheap
Cons: heavy and can get a little uncomfortable after a couple of hours
Review: Headset works well, sound quality is good. the headset began to be uncomfortable about after two hours. It is a little heavy. Well worth the money, good for passengers or student pilots.

Monday, February 14, 2011
Great for short flights
by Warren from Katy TX USA 
Pros: Good sound, great looks, great price.
Cons: Not comfortable on the ears. Long flights very painfull!
Review: They were pretty much what I expected.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Don't let the low price scare you
by Richard from Lincoln DE USA 
Pros: Low Price, comfortable
Cons: None so far
Review: Low price and very functional and comfortable. What more could I ask. These headsets are outstanding. I'm buying another set to keep in the plane.

Monday, January 10, 2011
Best for the price
by Philippe from Atlanta GA USA 
Pros: Everything
Cons: none
Review: Awesome price. Good product and you cannot beat a lifetime warranty. Bought them for my wife as an extra set and she has been very happy with them.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Perfect for the beginner
by Drew from Marietta GA USA 
Review: Great intro headset for the student (like me). Sounds good and flexible boom is very easy to use.

Thursday, December 09, 2010
Good Product
by Micheal from Webster SD USA 
Pros: Good sound quality, comfortable, Price
Cons: Wish it had a bag of some kind
Review: The sound quality is very good and it is a comfortable set to wear. I would look at this headset for additional ones in the future. So far, I am impressed. Wish it came with a bag of some kind, I would even be willing to pay a bit more with a bag.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010
I like the old style better but they're good headsets
by john from jupiter FL USA 
Review: The mic adjustment was easier to move away from your face on the old style. Volume is a little lower on the newer style. The newer style is more comfortable.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Best deal in headsets
by Gary V from Dallas GA USA 
Pros: works as good as any David Clark they let me us
Cons: the headset does not hurt at all but not comfy either...if they just softened the pads a bit
Review: For the price I would so recommend

Monday, October 18, 2010
Good geadset for the money
by Justin from Illinois 
Pros: Fit Well, Volume control is great, Noise reduction is much better than my CFI's backup set, pretty comfortable
Cons: Only thing that bothered me was the mic could be a bit more sensitive to activate, but works great once its listening - very clear
Review: Ive only used this headset two times now. My first impressions are very good. My background - I am a student pilot midway through my private pilot. I have been using my CFI's back up headset up until I ordered this headset. I fly a 180hp cessna 172 skyhawk. Review - Overall this headset is much better than the David and Clark headset I was using from my instructor. I would definitely recommend this headset for pilots in training or for anyone looking for a good value on their primary headset or backups.

Monday, October 11, 2010
Buy Them!
by Sforza from el paso TX USA 
Review: If you don't have the need to plug your phone or other accessories, this is the set to buy. Rugged, clear and inexpensive Spend your money in the upkeeping of the aircraft! Great for people who understand that a good pilot does not need expensive gadgets.

Saturday, October 02, 2010
Very Impressive
by A Customer from N. E. Texas 
Pros: Amazing volume from mike and radio.
Cons: Could add a cell phone interphase.
Review: Love the black look. Really liked the volume of the mike. Very clear on the talk-back. Radio reception was also loud and clear. Very satisfied with noise level. Much less than D.C. Would be perfect with leather ear pads. Would rather use these than my Bose. If you have a little trouble hearing as I do, these are a good choice.

Thursday, September 30, 2010
A Good Headset Does Not Have To Be Expensive
by SpamCanFlyer from Los Angeles, CA 
Pros: A great alternative to the DC H10-13S at a great savings.
Cons: Air foam earseals are too hot on the ears.
Review: It goes without saying that this is a very reasonably priced headset. What the price won't tell you is that this is a great headset. I own a DC 10-13XL and a Flightcom 6ANX. Both have served me well but I grew so attached to them that I refuse to leave them in the aircraft. I got the ASA HS1A thinking I would not care much about such an inexpensive headset. But, after doing side-by-side tests with my other headsets, I found the HS1A to be equal to both of my older headsets in terms of passive noise attenuation and its microphone is comparable to the DCs M7A mic and far superior to the Flightcom mic. I am now thinking of of upgrading this headset with ANR. Do spring for the gel seals, the difference in comfort is night and day.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010
why spend more
by Jesse from Fallbrook OH USA 
Review: You can't go wrong with this unit. For the price its all you need and it works well. Maybe if you fly forty hours a week you would need somethin better but if you fly a few hours a week or need a set for the wife or something these are great. For training this is all you need.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010
by gail from coopersburg PA USA 
Review: Fits well, wears nice, great for the price as well.  Would recomend.

Monday, July 19, 2010
Great headset for the price
by SJM from Leonardtown MD USA 
Pros: Great audio and voice quality
Cons: None noted
Review: The perfect balance between quality and economics. This headset is comparable to other headsets costing up to three times as much, and comes with ASA's lifetime warranty. I recommend the HS-1a for flight instructors, flight schools or anyone looking for a high quality headset at a great price.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010
great value buy
by Saahbs from Aurora IL USA 
Pros: durable metal construction, looks sharp
Cons: separate Left/Right volume controls - annoying to adjust.
Review: I like it. Built like a tank, not too heavy, doesn't give me a headache, good mic, good speakers, long cord and affordable. You won't worry about it getting crushed or anything cracking when your flight bag rolls down the stairs :) I would prefer a single volume control instead of separate left/right - OR if left knob would control overall volume while right knob would control the difference between sides. ASA, are you reading this?

Monday, April 26, 2010
NICE
by A Customer from chicago IL USA 
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
Review: Awesome headset.  Works 100% perfect.  Very comfy and is not annoying to wear. Also sound quality is superb with the volume control.

Monday, March 01, 2010
I would buy this product again
by Hugo from Barcelona Spain 
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Monday, March 01, 2010
Good inexpensive headsets
by Scott from Kalispell MT USA 
Pros: Decent quality for the price.
Cons: The screws that hold the headsets together keep coming unscrewed.
Review: Just fine except the screws that hold the headsets together keep coming unscrewed.

Tuesday, February 02, 2010
by Robert from King City, ONT Canada 
Review: They are very good value for the money.

Monday, January 18, 2010
The best purchase to begin in private pilot
by A Customer from Barcelona Catalunya Spain 
Review: After using during few weeks the training headsets from my flight school, I just can believe the change about sound and comfortable.The price vs. quality is good.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Great product for the price
by Tandra from Rio Rancho NM USA 
Review: I use a HS 1 and love it. We purchased the HS 1-A to have as an extra headset for passengers. Everyone that has used it says it is great. I actually like the microphone better on the 1A and am thinking about switching to it and letting passengers use my old one.

Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Nice headset
by James from Laramie, WY 
Pros: Good fit, good sound quality
Cons: none
Review: This headset is a great bargain. Good sound from mic, easy to hear, and comfortable to wear.

Monday, November 02, 2009
I would buy this product again
by A Customer from Islamorada FL USA 
Pros: Fit and sound
Cons: none found
Review: It exceeded expectations. Comfortable, clear.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009
solid product for a good price
by Jose Cintra from Santa Cruz de Tenerife Spain 
Pros: Light, and good design
Cons: For the price no cons.
Review: A product that meets the specification of users.

Friday, June 12, 2009
Great Headsets - But if you have a big head...
by CB from PSL, FL 
Pros: Cost, practical application, excellent mic and great sound.
Cons: It's like wearing a vise on your skull - ear muffs don't allow your ears to breathe.
Review: I'll give four stars to the operative portion of the set itself. However - the top band will cause headaches if you have a normal to big circumference of a head. It's like a vise! I also suggest changing the muffs - the plastic ones that they come with will leave you sweating into your ears.

Monday, June 01, 2009
Clear and clean.
by Vivian from Pflugerville texas USA 
Pros: none
Cons: light
Review: It has a clear audio output and clean transmission.

Friday, March 13, 2009
FANTASTIC!!
by Brad A. from Poway, CA 
Pros: To many to list...
Cons: None
Review: This is my very first headset ever. I am a student pilot at this point and I couldn't be happier with the performance this headset gave me in the Cessna 172s that I am currently flying. Don't be fooled by its price, this headset will serve you well.

Sunday, May 28, 2006
by Mike Valentin from Somerville, NJ 
Review: Best headset's for the price!! Great sound and clarity even in a noisy Bell 47G!! Recommended for any type of flying.

The weight of the ASA HS-1A is 17.5 ounces.  The warranty service is handled directly by ASA in Newcastle, Washington.