> I prefer some fidelity (I prefer to adjust at the radio's IF and AF stages
> rather than have the phones do it) and really want some comfort. Has
> anyone tried using decent stereo phones from Radio Shack with any
> success?
>
>
I've used the 60 dollar RS headphones. They were FB. However....
The head band is made of plastic. I had a pair for about 2 years. It
suffered no abuse during that time. I generally treat my stuff pretty well
(I just threw out a 23 year old 19" Sony Trinitron TV, sold Sherwood stereo
and Dual Turntable I bought in 1969--kept the Yaesu headphones and Advent
speakers I bought with the stereo).
I was wearing the RS headphones one afternoon when the piece that extends
into the headband on one end and forms the headphone yoke on the other
broke. No amount of epoxying could save it. RS had no parts or repair
capabilities. I tossed them.
Before that, though, the material covering the foam around the ears and over
the headphone 'speaker' began deteriorating, exposing the foam. It didn't
cause any discomfort, but I figured the foam would be the next to go. So,
maybe the plastic yoke failure was serendipity.
I now have two pair of Sony headphones model MDR-CD60. Cost $20 each. I
found them in a local Walgreen's Drug Store near the photo processing area.
I liked the first one so much, I went back and bought the remaining unit. I
haven't checked lately to see if they are still being carried. But, at 20
bucks a pop, it's pretty cheap. I've been very happy with the headphones.
They are comfortable, don't weight much and sound good on my Ten-Tec Omni
VI's. (There...a Ten-Tec connection) I've been using them for about a year
now and they show no wear and tear.
73,
dale, kg5u
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