[Elecraft] K3 Audio: from OK to superior

[Walter Underwood]

If you are OK with open back headphones, the Grado SR-60 ($80) has been the best deal in audio for a long time.  You can turn headphones into a headset with the ModMic add-on boom mic ($50).

http://www.modmic.com/

wunder
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On Jul 17, 2014, at 8:19 AM, Ignacy <no9e at arrl.net> wrote:

> I use Yamaha CM500 with K3. It is wearing out so I started looking at
> alternatives. Yesterday I connected Bose OE ($100).  The sound quality
> changed from OK or a bit harsh to very smooth, like from Chevy to Cadillac.  
> A pleasure to listen to.
> 
> I thought that headphones are headphones and their main differences are
> frequencies characteristics, sensitivity + fit. However, with OE the sound
> quality is greatly improved. Any idea why?
> 
> Seems choosing $40 headsets with $3k radio is not be the best idea. 
> 
> If only they had a headset....
> 
> Ignacy, NO9E
> 
> 
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