[Elecraft] Re: [QRP-L] CV-130 Headphones

[Daniel Reynolds]

I've bought both the $2 and the $6 Coby headsets and discovered some fatigue
from the $6 Cobys. I wear eyeglasses, and the $6 Cobys (just like my $20
Sony's) were initially comfortable, but after about 4 hours of operating SS
they had to come off because they pressed my ears against my eyeglass 'hooks'
causing discomfort. I switched to the $2 Coby's and the pain was gone.

I like the $6 Coby's since the headphones can be twisted to lay flat - making
it easier to pack the headphones on top of my K2 in my K2 aluminum tool case
(leaving more room for other accesories and cables).

- Daniel / AA0NI

--- Thomas Kuehl <ac7a at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> 
> 
> A few weeks ago I purchased a pair of the Coby CV-130 headphones, after the
> recommendation of the fellow here on QRP-L. I am sorry now that I deleted
> his message, but do want to acknowledge his recommendation. Thanks!
> 
> I've been using the CV-130's with both my K2 and my Omni VI+ and have to
> agree that they are indeed good sounding, sensitive phones. Over the past
> several years I have gone through many headphones always finding something I
> didn't like about most of them. Some were pricy, and some where not. But for
> $5.99 at Big Lots, the CV-130's are really a deal. The amazing feature of
> these phones is they have a sensitivity of 110dB/mw! They weigh about 3oz.
> 
> So, they are fine for portable. And I find that they are reasonably
> comfortable
> 
> (maybe, just a bit flat feeling on the ear).
> 
> The phones I had previously settled on and had been using before the Coby
> phones were the Kenwood HS-5. These are good solidly built phones, with a
> voice band tailored response and good sensitivity. I don't recall the exact
> number but I believe it is rated in excess of 105dB/mW. They were the first
> phones that I had used that provided ample audio output from my K2. As many
> know the K2 is a bit anemic on the audio output side. When used with the K2
> 
> the Coby's are a good match to the HS-5's in sound, sensitivity and comfort.
> 
> 
> 
> On the downside, they are entirely plastic including the headband. So, I
> would
> 
> be careful when spreading the ear pieces. The headband feels like it might
> snap.
> 
> Also, the cable is a bit short for my likes, but probably won't be an issue
> for most
> 
> users.
> 
> 
> 
> I expect they won't hold up nearly as long as my HS-5's. But again, for
> $5.99 they
> 
> are a real deal.
> 
> 
> 
> No paid endorsement by Coby Headphones or Big Lots - just my 2000 millicents
> worth.
> 
> 
> 
> '73, Thomas - AC7A (Tucson)
> 
> 
> 
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