[Elecraft] Best earbuds for KX1?

[Phil Wheeler]

Thanks, Michael. I just ordered one since I'm 
always on the lookout for a good earbud, singular 
because one ear is kaput and I cut off the left 
one :-) I like the conical shape.

BTW -- my KX1 experience, too, when I make the 
selectivity max. Made worse by loss of hearing in 
my one ear. My solution is to use a small amp (usb 
charged Li-Ion battery) to pump up the audio. If I 
were more ambitious I'd figure out a way to pump 
up the audio in the rig -- e.g., even by removing 
the battery holders since I use the rig with an 
external 10 AA pack.

73, Phil W7OX

On 3/22/15 2:19 PM, Michael Babineau wrote:
> Jay :
>
> This topic comes up once in a while … the best I have found are Koss “The Plug” Originals.
>
> These are very sensitive, which you need for the KX1, especially on 20m where the rigs’ RX sensitivity
> is lower. They also fit quite snugly, blocking out external noise. Whatever you buy … you want something that is
> rated at least 100 dB SPL/1mW sensitivity otherwise you will probably find the volume a bit too low on the KX1.
> These Koss earbuds are rated at 112 dB SPL/1mW.
>
> I purchased a couple of sets a long time ago and both are still working fine, so they are quite well made.
>
> You seem to be able to get them for around $10 / pair on Amazon :
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Koss-Plug-In-Ear-Headphones-Black/dp/B00001P4XA
>
> Here is the Koss website entry for them :
>
> http://www.koss.com/en/products/headphones/earbuds/PLUG__Plug_In-Ear_Headphone
>
> Michael VE3WMB
>
> P.S. Bonus … they also come with different sized “cushions” so you can customize the fit for your ears.