[Elecraft] K3 Audio: from OK to superior

[Eric Ross]

If you are going to spend that much, you might as well get the Proset
K2.  Great listening, comfortable, and constantly great audio reports
from others.

http://www.elecraft.com/MD2/proset.htm

Eric
wb7sde

On Thu, Jul 17, 2014, at 09:09 AM, Walter Underwood wrote:
> 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
> K6WRU
> CM87wj
> http://observer.wunderwood.org/
> 
> 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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  Eric Ross