[Elecraft] K3 Which headphones for stereo cw work?

[Sam Morgan]

On 5/28/2010 7:44 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Sam,
>
> I am not certain why you looking only at Heil. Their products are
> somewhat overpriced IMHO.
 >
I focused on Heil, just because the are usually spoke of as the golden standard 
but folks that can afford to buy whatever they want, so I figured I start there.

> I suggest you go to a place that deals in consumer audio - Best Buy,
> Circuit City, or even Target stores (Sam Ashe too) and look at what they
> have. The popularity of iPods and other such devices have made decent
> headphones readily available and at a variety of prices ranging from
> inexpensive to very high dollar.
 >
I will consider them, although I thought the extra wide frequency response
might be a bit of a problem, even with the K3's rx EQ.

> Find a set of headphones that fit your ears and feel like they will be
> comfortable after wearing them for a while.
 >
That brings up the point of my asking. Unless you're an unemployed younger 
person, I doubt you will be spending 12hrs or sometimes more, under the cans.
Where as contesting hams sometimes to stretch the limits as far as number of 
listening hours, and therefore might be better able to address the 'long term 
comfort' aspect of my question.

> If they sound good listening to music, they will sound good on the K3
> too. If you want to customize the response of the K3, that is what the
> RX EQ is for - use it instead of spending a great price for so-called
> "communications" headphones.
>
see above

> The wireless models free you from the attached cord problem and give you
> freedom of movement, but before deciding on one of those, check the
> store's return policy - you will want to return them if you have
> problems with RF pickup in your shack.
>
hmmm, not sure how much I'm willing to have some more rf wizzing around the 
shack to give some Murphy related gremlin into the mix for a free ride??

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GB & 73
K5OAI
Sam Morgan