[Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

[Joel Black]

I appreciate all the replies.

I learned a couple of things:

1. Noise-cancelling technology is not cheap, and

2. It's probably best that I actually "audition" (I think that's what 
someone called it) the headphones.

I really do not need anything that will accept a mic. I am about 90% CW, 
7% data, and 3% voice. For the little that I am on voice, I have the MH2 
mic.

Most folks that responded recommended the Bose Quiet Comfort 15's.

In reference to number 1 above, I really had no idea noise-cancelling 
headphones would be so expensive, but you get what you pay for. A review 
site I found was www.head-fi.org. The Bose QC15 were rated #3 and 
followed the Sennheiser HD 380 Pro (#1 and not sure if they're noise 
cancelling or sound blocking) and the PSB M4U 2 (#2). However, like 
eHam.net, it's all subjective - folks either like the headphones or 
don't and there's no analytical data to back up their findings.

73,
Joel - W4JBB



On 12/25/13, 4:16 PM, Joel Black wrote:
> I am looking for a pair of noise cancelling headphones.
>
> I have a pair of Sony MDR-V6's that I love, but they do not have noise 
> cancelling capability and my wife's embroidery machine is severely 
> limiting my radio operations.
>
> I have already looked at the Yamaha CM500's because they come so 
> highly recommended on this group. If they're noise cancelling, I 
> cannot find that information about them.
>
> I want something that will last. The MDR-V6's have lasted at least 10 
> years if not longer. I've only had to replace the earpads.
>
> I want something that *covers* my ear *not* something that sits *on* 
> my ear. Those that sit *on* my ears are uncomfortable after a very 
> short while.
>
> Merry Christmas and 73,
>
> Joel - W4JBB
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