Which aviation headset plug do I need? Comparing the four most popular types (PJ, LEMO, U174, XLR)

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Choosing an aviation headset can be tough: Bose or Lightspeed, David Clark or Faro? Once you've picked a headset, though, the work isn't done. Next you have to choose the right type of headset plug: PJ, LEMO, U-174, or XLR. In this hands-on video Sporty's headset expert dives into the four main plug types found in most cockpits, and offers advice for choosing the right one. When in doubt, the PJ plug is probably the safest choice.
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[@christopherrobinson8796]

Thank you for this video! Just now leaving the Air Force, and working to bone up on this knowledge I now need! Thanks again!

[@paulg666]

If you plan on a career, it's best to start with the XLR plug on the headset and the GA plug adapter.

[@oliverlockhart807]

I’m a student pilot only just now realizing I have ordered and received a Faro headset with a helicopter plug..

[@gaminggod9980]

Hi just wondering if anyone can help me please, i have an old blue angels helmet which uses an old u-75/u plug and im in the uk and just wondering if theres a way to get my hands on a u-75/u to g/a adapter please, thanks

[@ronn4061]

Lemo plugs are the best way to go. No need for batteries and can easily use an adaptor to downgrade to a regular two plug. Also theres no audio or mic scratch noises that those two plugs make.

[@mohammadbarani5452]

Which cable/adapter do we need to use our G/A bose a20 (dual plug) for ZOOM and telecom meetings using personal computers?

[@vladanos]

Great video. One question though: could dual GA plug headset be used on a 6 pin Lemo aircraft but in such way that the headset also gets power from it (through dual plugs)? So is there a convertor 6 pin Lemo (on aircraft) -> dual GA plug (Bose headset) so that Bose headset gets powered?

[@ronn4061]

No. Its missing a wire in the cord. Easier to go from 6 wire lemo, then to either 5 wire xlr then to 4 wire dual plug.

[@DigitalAndInnovation]

IDK what kind of Karaoke you are doing- but if those mics had anything other than a built in cable- that is next level. Professional stage mics, however, do have XLRs

[@josemadriz5675]

I got a headset David Clark H10-76 with helicopter plug. I need it for helicopter do I need an adapter?

[@mohammadbarani5452]

how to connect my Bose A20 (it has bluetooth) to my pc for zoom meeting and be able to use the noise canceling feature without using up the headset’s batteries?

[@Raymondvanderploeg]

I was wondering, you also have experience with the Lightspeed Delta Zulu headset? Together with the A30 those 2 are real competitors in my opinion

[@NathanH172]

Personally I use the Zulu 3 from lightspeed. I love the build quality and sound from them, plus their customer service is top notch with a 7 year warranty.

[@miroslavberanic7756]

Thank you!

[@miroslavberanic7756]

Sorry, I stopped at 1:03 - you answered my question quick and simple.

[@kurtstrachota3969]

What type of plug comes on a David Clark HD 10-60? Is it proprietary or a LEMO?