[Elecraft] Sony MDR series headphones for KX1

[Chris Kantarjiev]

I had a set of the first gen Bose noise cancelling headphones and flew
many many miles with them. They were a godsend ... but the bulk 
made them a nuisance.

About two years ago, I went to sealed in-ear buds. These aren't
active noise cancelling, but instead make an excellent seal
in the ear canal and put the driver beyond the seal. Mine are
Etymotics 6i, which were specifically aimed at the iPod and other
MP3 players that don't have a lot of drive. They coil up into a
padded envelope that's 2" x 2" - way better than any cans.

They isolate well enough that I won't exercise outside with them :-)

I don't use these in my shack at home, but have been very
happy with them in the field (I often operate near a 
small waterfall). 

Shure and Bose also make this kind of earbud; reviews and prices
are all up and down the range. I've only used these and am happy
with the price/performance tradeoff. 

73 de chris K6DBG