As a radio producer, I often wear headphones 6 hours a day. The most
comfortable by far are the Sony 7506 phones. They are over the ear and come
with a 9' coiled cord. Ear pads and cord are replaceable.
Frequency response is full range 10-20k, more than you need for CW work. But I
have not seen the ham specific headphones have any different or better specs.
with a K3 you are able to use the built in equalizer to heighten the 10-3,000
range that you need if you are really keen on cutting out the higher frequent
sounds.
There is no other headphone I would use or recommend. They cost around 100 I
think. Best bought from B&H Audio.
I can bring mine to meetings if you want to see them.
Phil, W3HZZ
Sent from my iPad
On Aug 12, 2011, at 1:49 PM, Rich Arland <k7sz at live.com> wrote:
> Hi Gang:
>
> I am "shotgunning" this query to three of my favorite lists in hopes that I
> can receive some feedback that will help me determine a course of action to
> procure a new, comfortable and useable set of headphones for the shack.
>
> I don't know about y'all but I am about fed up trying to find a pair of
> headphones that cover the entire ear (not just sit on top of the ear), will
> work with the wide variety of gear in my shack, be comfortable for long
> periods of use, have the proper frequency response to reduce the listening
> fatigue encountered due to the amount of "hissssss" present in the audio
> passband, isolate me from the madhouse that normally surrounds my shack, and
> not cost several hundred dollars!
>
> The best ones I've tried so far and found to meet the majority of the
> criteria I have outlined are the Kenwood HS-5 Communications Headphones which
> run about $75 at Universal Radio (HRO has them for $87.95.....their "discount
> price"???). The reviews at e-ham seem to conclude that these headphones are
> very popular and they get consistently high review ratings.
>
> While the price is what I would consider a bit elevated, they certainly
> outperform the $10.99 padded full-ear muff earphones normally found on e-bay,
> at Wally-World, and at hamfest flea markets.
>
> So, with that criteria in mind, what seems to be the favorite among you
> DXers, contesters and QRPers??
>
> Opinions are welcome so enlighten me!!
>
> 73
> Rich Arland, K7SZ
> Bent Dipole Ranch, Dacula, GA
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