[Elecraft] K3 Audio: from OK to superior

[Wes (N7WS)]

When I got my K3 in Oct 2008, my station headset was configured for my TS-870, 
so falling for the hype, I traipsed down to the local ham emporium (since 
closed) and picked up a Heil.

After trying it ever so briefly I couldn't return it fast enough. I discovered 
the CM500 and found it to be outstanding.  As far as I know, I was the first to 
bring the CM500 to the attention of the Elecraft reflector.  Mine has been used 
so much that the cushions are starting to shed a little, so I was thinking of 
buy another one.  Unfortunately, the price in "print 'em by the trillions" O 
dollars has almost doubled since 2008, so I might hold off for a couple of years.

Wes  N7WS

  On 7/18/2014 12:21 PM, Chester Alderman wrote:
> I, for one, disagree with this! My CM500 replaced all of my Heil, Sony, and
> RadioSport headsets. They are light and comfortable and sound excellent for
> CW use. I can wear them for many hours without the 'burned ears' syndrome
> that I always get from Heil's. They are inexpensive, but if something breaks
> or goes wrong, buying another set is not bank breaking like having to deal
> with the other vendors, especially Heil. I'll just keep mine, thank you!
>
> 73,
> Tom - W4BQF
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