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Re: [TenTec] March of the Headphones

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] March of the Headphones
From: "mgoins" <mgoins@mail.ev1.net>
Reply-to: mgoins@mail.ev1.net,Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2006 14:25:35 -0600
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I also use a set of MDR-V600s, and they fit my big head well (7-1/2 hat). 
Comfortable, look good, and work very well. I've used a lot of others over the 
years but find these the best for my ears. Mileage, as always, will definately 
vary.

mike
k5wmg
one watt all the time


---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: Hank Phillips <aa4hp@titustek.com>
Reply-To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Sun, 01 Jan 2006 15:28:07 -0500

>I was already into a replacement cycle for my old Sony MDR-V600s when 
>the flurry of postings on headphones hit the reflector.
>
>Omitting the gory details, after all the credit card smoke cleared, I 
>ended up with my seven or so years old MDR-V600s, a new pair of 
>MDR-700s and a set of MDR-7506s, all of which have now been through 
>the pileup test.
>
>I believe that ham radio, particularly in a filtered Tentec (I have a 
>fully tricked out Omni 6+), will never test the audio response 
>capabilities of a headset.  If you believe that also, you are left 
>with comfort and audio isolation as the true measure of the value of 
>your purchase.
>
>The MDR-V700s are a tragically disappointing waste of money, with a 
>lot of emphasis placed on looks and fold-ability, with little other 
>performance features.  Sort of like Nike shoes -- you don't run any 
>faster, but you spend a lot of time looking at the shoes, until you 
>trip over something you weren't paying attention to.
>
>The 7506s are 3db more comfortable with an equal amount of additional 
>audio isolation, at about 50 bucks less ..  your mileage may vary.
>
>IMHO, the true winner is the old MDR-V600s, still available from some 
>outlets for around 75 bucks, or so I have been lead to believe.  They 
>have a nice deep and soft earcup which accommodates my big ears (the 
>ones on my head - not the Omni, Amp and antennas - which are large 
>also) with my glasses on, and can be worn for several hours 
>comfortably.  My only complaint is that those phones are shedding the 
>thin plastic coating over the foam, but they still work fine otherwise.
>
>My complexion tends to be hard on headphones because of the oil 
>content, so others may get better life out of their sets.  My 
>dermatologist tells me that I will  look younger because of my oily 
>complexion.  I see no evidence to substantiate that claim, but I am 
>buying lard futures.
>
>73,
>
>Hank
>AA4HP
>
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