[Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

[Gary K9GS]

I know that here in Wisconsin, Bose has an outlet store in a nearby 
mall.  I assume you could try on a pair although I have not done so.


On 12/26/2013 5:43 PM, Joel Black wrote:
> 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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Gary K9GS

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