[Elecraft] K3 Which headphones for stereo cw work?

[Bob Naumann]

Sam,

With the K3's excellent receive EQ capability, you can tailor the receive
sound most anyway you want, with most any headphones you want.

The Yamaha CM500's are very popular and cost a ton less than Heil. I have
both the Yamaha and Heil and switch back and forth - they both have their
plusses and minuses. I also use Shure E2C earphones (insert into the ear
canal) for a change of pace and to reduce ear fatigue. Watch your levels
though with any of these.

I would suggest finding headphones that you find to be most physically
comfortable at a reasonable price and then use the K3 EQ to suit your ears.

The Yamaha CM500's are probably the best bang for the buck.

73,

Bob W5OV
(NJ5DX in WPX CW)


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Sam Morgan
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 7:12 AM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Which headphones for stereo cw work?

I know there has been a recent thread about headphones,
but this time I would like to focus on just the receive aspect,
as I need to buy a set of 'cans' for use 90% use with cw.


What I am really confused by is the K3's stereo rx capabilities,
with *ONLY* the main receiver.
(Looks like the headphones cost a 1/3 as much, as the 2nd receiver will)

Does the Heil Proset allow for the stereo (separate channels)?
It doesn't specifically say so.....
but the Heil Proset Plus does mention stereo

Here is the Heil Proset:
http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/products/proset/index.htm

"Besides sealing out noise passively, the Pro Set now includes Heil Sound's 
exclusive phase reversal technology, which allows the user to "move" the 
incoming signal by engaging the phase-reversal switch; this creates a unique

spatial widening sound that can, in some situations, significantly improve
copy 
in a tough DX pile-up."

"The earphone speakers in the Pro Set Series are 200too-Ohm devices, with a
-3 
dB point at 8000 Hz. This combination reduces a lot of the hiss found in 
receiver audio stages. These speakers exhibit medium sensitivity, but they
are 
easily driven by most rigs if you turn the AF Gain control up to about 2
o'clock."

==

Here is the Heil ProsetPlus:
http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/products/prosetplus/index.htm

"The Pro Set Plus is wired in a stereo configuration, making them easy to 
integrate into your SO2R station, and ideal for rigs like the FT-1000D that
have 
a "Balance" control for Main and Sub receiver audio levels."

"Also provided on the Pro Set Plus is Heil Sound's exclusive phase reversal 
technology, which allows the user to "move" the incoming signal by engaging
the 
phase-reversal switch; this creates a unique spatial widening sound that
can, in 
some situations, significantly improve copy in a tough DX pile-up."
===

I don't plan to operate voice, so I really don't need a mic attached,
but it would seem those 2 headphones are among the best as far as long term 
comfort and ability to do stereo and noise reduction.

Are there any other headphones the group would recommended for cw and taking

advantage of the K3's stereo capabilities?

I guess if I have to have a mike included I'll just have to deal with it.
;-/

TIA
-- 
GB & 73
K5OAI
Sam Morgan
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