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.
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