Keith KE4TEG mentioned: "Other then going to High-end Hi-FI audio headphones (Sennheiser HD600 Audiophile / Professional Headphone as an example), what is there? And is the use of them warranted due
I'm glad all you guys are willing to give up your hearing for what's perceived as "better sound" . . . all that high pitched noise from your radio through hi-fi headphones is doing a job on your hear
To date, my favorite headset is an H-251, which can be obtained from Fair Radio. Even though they've got a 2k impedance, they work fine with all my rigs without a transformer. Not exactly lightweight
Thanks Rick I will have to check out those Kenwood headphones. Didn't know that. jeff ve3ios -- Original Message -- From: "Rick Tyler" <rp.tyler@worldnet.att.net> To: <tentec@contesting.com> Sent: Tu
Some folks prefer "communications" quality audio, and others (like me) prefer to experience the full bandwith that the other station is transmitting. My headphones connect via a Timewave DSP599ZX, so
It has nothing to do with "operating styles" or "preferences" . . . it has to do with safety. I'm glad you're running your headphones through some sort of audio device that may protect your hearing .
I don't know about the headphones being the culprit; wouldn't it be the listening levels (volume) really doing the damage? It reminded me of a post from last year: http://lists.contesting.com/_tentec
It's the loudness somewhat, and the close proximity of the headphones makes it worse . . . it's hard to actually drive your communications speakers to a level that will harm your hearing . . . but ma
I've had good luck with a David Clark headset (like pilots and NASCAR teams use). I have a pair that restrict the frequency response to keep the static attenuated and they also reduce ambient noise (