[SECC] [nogaqrp] Headphone Quest

[Philip Graitcer]

As a radio producer, I often wear headphones 6 hours a day. The most comfortable by far are the Sony 7506 phones. They are over the ear and come with a 9' coiled cord. Ear pads and cord are replaceable. 
Frequency response is full range 10-20k, more than you need for CW work. But I have not seen the ham specific headphones have any different or better specs.  with a K3 you are able to use the built in equalizer to heighten the 10-3,000 range that you need if you are really keen on cutting out the higher frequent sounds.
There is no other headphone I would use or recommend. They cost around 100 I think. Best bought from B&H Audio. 
I can bring mine to meetings if you want to see them.
Phil, W3HZZ

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On Aug 12, 2011, at 1:49 PM, Rich Arland <k7sz at live.com> wrote:

> Hi Gang:
> 
> I am "shotgunning" this query to three of my favorite lists in hopes that I can receive some feedback that will help me determine a course of action to procure a new, comfortable and useable set of headphones for the shack. 
> 
> I don't know about y'all but I am about fed up trying to find a pair of headphones that cover the entire ear (not just sit on top of the ear), will work with the wide variety of gear in my shack, be comfortable for long periods of use, have the proper frequency response to reduce the listening fatigue encountered due to the amount of "hissssss" present in the audio passband, isolate me from the madhouse that normally surrounds my shack, and not cost several hundred dollars! 
> 
> The best ones I've tried so far and found to meet the majority of the criteria I have outlined are the Kenwood HS-5 Communications Headphones which run about $75 at Universal Radio (HRO has them for $87.95.....their "discount price"???). The reviews at e-ham seem to conclude that these headphones are very popular and they get consistently high review ratings.
> 
> While the price is what I would consider a bit elevated, they certainly outperform the $10.99 padded full-ear muff earphones normally found on e-bay, at Wally-World, and at hamfest flea markets. 
> 
> So, with that criteria in mind, what seems to be the favorite among you DXers, contesters and QRPers?? 
> 
> Opinions are welcome so enlighten me!!
> 
> 73 
> Rich Arland, K7SZ
> Bent Dipole Ranch, Dacula, GA
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