[CQ-Contest] Headphones for CW

[Michael Dinkelman]

I've had Sennheiser HD280's for 2-3 years. Ever since I tired of DSP
noise cancelling types. I wanted comfort and significant passive
noise reduction. The Sennheiser has been great and I even adapted my Heil
boom to it for those occasional and rare instances that SSB is needed.
With 30dB+ of passive noise reduction, even the fan noise from the
amplifier (when I use that) doesn't bother me. I just wore them through 

the CQWW weekend. One additional advantage - every thing is 

replaceable. Even the cord. Alas, the wife has a harder time getting 

my attention. 


I've even used them to listen to my mp3 player while on my riding 

lawn mower.   (I ain't proud)    :>)

I do miss the phase reversal some of the Heils used to have.  

Can't speak to Sony though I am sure it's a fine set.

cheers
dink, n7wa





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 From: "Collins, Graham" <CollinG at navcanada.ca>
To: cq-contest <CQ-Contest at contesting.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 10:07 AM
Subject: [CQ-Contest]  Headphones for CW
 
I have tried all sorts of different headphones for CW work, some good, some not so good.

Lately I have tried a good pair of Sennheiser "earbud" type. Good sound, worked very well but I found them uncomfortable after a while. I gave them to my grandson and he loves them for use with his iPod.

So, the search is on and at the moment I am considering the Sennheiser HD280 or the Sony MDR7506. I am leaning towards the Sony.

So, comments, suggestions, recommendations from the masses?

Cheers, Graham ve3gtc

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