Re: [IRCA] Headphones

[Barry Davies <barry.davies25@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Saul
I use wireless headphones. My link takes you them. The brand name is "Arkon." For $60 they go fine with my PERSEUS.
 http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/wireless-863-mhz-rf-on-ear-headphones-blacksilver-a08fq


Best wishes

Barry  :-)               
 
Carlisle UK.  Lat. 54.9808N   Lon. 02.8755W
PERSEUS, 3.7m x 10m Flag + FLG100 amp+Mains Filter


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> From: Mark Durenberger Mobile <Mark4@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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>Sent: Thursday, 12 February 2015, 12:44
>Subject: Re: [IRCA] Headphones
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>The problem I have with some noise-cancelling headphones is that, as part of 
>the algorithm, high-end frequencies are rolled off to make cancellation more 
>effective.  So...with the ones I've tried at least...you give up clarity for 
>ambience suppression.
>
>Not worth it for my old ears <g>
>
>Mark Durenberger
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>-----Original Message----- 
>From: Walter Salmaniw
>Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 11:33 PM
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>Subject: Re: [IRCA] Headphones
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>Saul, I'm not surprised at the price.   The cost of Bose aviation
>headphones which I use when flying is around $1100!   I bought mine used
>for about half that.  You really do get what you pay for, but for DX
>purposes, I'm not convinced that noise cancelling is the way to go.  That
>might be an interesting thread.  Noise cancelling or not?   73,  Walt
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>On Thu, Feb 12, 2015 at 3:48 AM, Bob Coomler via IRCA <irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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>> Recommended I:
>> http://www.arlancommunications.com/products/amateurRadio/radioSport/rs20S.asp
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>> Recommended II (Push the mic out of the way. Best bang for the buck):
>> http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-CM500-Headset-Built-Microphone/dp/B000BZ6ZX0
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>> Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ        From: Saul Chernos <sauldx@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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>> I'm looking for a new set of headphones to replace older ones that have
>> fallen apart. My older ones cost around $100 a few years ago and were
>> noise-cancelling. Not the most comfortable on the ears, but tolerable.
>> Checking at The Source, Canada's version of Radio Shack, I was I was
>> shocked at the plethora of headphones available, and the price - all over
>> $300 (with noise cancellation).
>> At that price I can live without noise cancellation! But I am floored by
>> the sheer variety available at The Source, and also at big-box chains like
>> Best Buy and Future Shop.
>> Anyone have any favourites for DXing? I'm looking to spend $150 or less -
>> optimally $50-$100 - and am looking primarily for comfort. Some pairs I've
>> tried squish the ears. Noise cancellation would be a plus. There are times
>> when I don't want outside distractions.
>> Any recommendations?
>> Saul Chernos
>> Burnt River ON
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