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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