[Elecraft] Cheap headphones

[Dyarnes]

Hi All,

I think a lot of us who have CM-500 headsets did so based on the 
recommendation from Jim Brown, K9YA.  Jim is very knowledgeable about this 
sort of thing (he's an audio engineer), and he spent a lot of time 
evaluating the CM-500 before mentioning it to the rest of us.  I, for one, 
am most pleased with my set (I actually have two of them), and think they 
are head and shoulders above the Heil headset combo I had been using (the 
"IC" model, which is the same thing Elecraft sells under their own name). 
The earphones are considerably better, and they fit nicely.  The microphone 
is an electret, and electrets seem to work great generally.  The one thing I 
would caution you about on the CM-500 is the headband.  There is a 
cushioning strap that goes across, under the headband itself, and it is not 
able to take much abuse.  Adjusting the headset for proper fit is not as 
smooth and easy as with some headsets, and you have to manipulate each side 
with some care.  My point is that, if you just pull on the two sides, that 
strap may tear.  Mine did!  Anyway, with just a little care in getting the 
adjustment right, you will probably be very happy!  For the price I don't 
think you can beat this headset.

Dave W7AQK