[TenTec] Yet another basic question

[Gary Tuck]

As I've been reading, 30 days isn't nearly long enough to really make 
an informed decision about the Orion--so I'm trying to anticipate and 
speed the learning and issues process.

One thing I've been especially picky about is receiver hiss.  I 
virtually always operate with headphones on --Kenwood HS-5's primarily. 
  My TS-850s has it's share of hiss, as has every other radio I've 
owned.  I've used the Kenwood speakers with built in passive audio 
filters, active filters, an interface with a variable resistor (L-pad, 
I think) etc, to get the best compromise of S/N, sidetone volume, lack 
of hiss etc.

Seems like the Orion plays best with stereo phones and regular stereo 
audio phones have a much wider frequency response than my HS-5's.

So, asking about your experiences with the Orion audio and types of 
headphones which seem to work the best.

tnx es 73, Gary WB7FCQ (and hopefully with a new call next month from 
FCC which is more CW friendly!)