Depends how big your ears are, I suppose... but for me, the CM500 is
more comfortable - the SB45 opening is quite a bit smaller, and
pinches my ears a bit. I also like the mesh band (CM500) better than
the squishy one (SB45)... but I'm not bald... yet....
73,
~iain / N6ML
On Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 10:04 PM, Walter Underwood
<[email protected]> wrote:
> The SB45 does appear to go around your ear.
>
> Another option is to add a boom mic to the headphones you like. The ModMic
> attaches to headphones.
>
> https://antlionaudio.com/
>
> Interesting, one of their sales regions is “Amateur Radio”. Here is a ModMic
> vendor that includes some mic adaptors.
>
> http://pileupdx.com/product-category/brands/antlion-modmic/
>
> They are also available at B&H and Amazon.
>
> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Shop-by-Brand-Antlion-Audio/ci/4/phd/3704379912/N/4294255798
> https://www.amazon.com/l/11391726011
>
> wunder
> K6WRU
> Walter Underwood
> CM87wj
> http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
>
>> On Mar 20, 2018, at 9:56 PM, Edward R Cole <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> I have a related question. Considering the CM500 (or similar) for use with
>> my KX3 in outdoor conditions (windy beach or windy hilltop).
>>
>> Also I wear over the ear hearing aids so need a headset that has a muff the
>> surrounds the ear. A headset sitting on my ear puts sound into the ear;
>> hearing aid mic is behind my ear. Comfort is also important. I have a pair
>> of stereo headsets made by Sony which have nice soft cushions that surround
>> my ear (but no boom mic).
>>
>> So interested in opinions on different headsets with boom mic for outdoor
>> use.
>>
>> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>> http://www.kl7uw.com
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