The CQ1 shows quality construction, and the headband/microphone support seems beefier than other lightweights.
Kitplanes Magazine Feature
November Issue, 2021
The CQ does an excellent job in bringing living-room quality sound to the cockpit.
Kitplanes Magazine Feature
November Issue, 2021
I like this design because the speaker elements are fairly well protected against abuse by the wearer.
Kitplanes Magazine Feature
November Issue, 2021
After the demo flights, I can see promoting the CQ Headset and making it primary for all but the loudest cockpits.
Aopa Pilot Magazine Feature
January Issue, 2022
When I asked controllers about audio quality, they said they heard almost no background noise even though the engines were running.
Aopa Pilot Magazine Feature
January Issue, 2022
Having worn other in-ear models, the most surprising aspect about the CQ Headset was the utility and clarity of my telephone calls with ATC.
Aopa Pilot Magazine Feature
January Issue, 2022
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