Of Phil
Wheeler
Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2015 10:20 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Best earbuds for KX1?
I use the Apple earbuds that came with my iPhone 5S.
Phil W7OX
On 3/21/15 5:08 PM, J wrote:
I've been using Sony earbuds that are more like small speakers that
lie in the ear
).
Sam's Club had them a while back for around $30.
73/Jon AA1K
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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil
Wheeler
Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2015 10:20 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Best earbuds for KX1?
I use
On 3/22/2015 8:25 AM, Dale Putnam wrote:
use a pair of target practice earmuffs. Built to protect your ears
from the loud discharge of sending a piece of lead downrange.
Which raises the question - is there a marked difference between the
target practice protectors and the industrial
I have been using the phone earbuds too.. they sound great... but they don't
cut out the extraneous noise... so.. for that... I use a pair of target
practice earmuffs. Built to protect your ears from the loud discharge of
sending a piece of lead downrange. They work GREAT.. good sound.. and
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
My father was a metallurgist and a championship target shooter. He had
four different ear muffs for work and for shooting. They varied in the
frequencies they would cut out. One set was used for blocking high
pitched sounds due to grinding or one of his high velocity furnaces. He
built
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
I've been using Sony earbuds that are more like small speakers that lie in
the ear.
Fidelity seems OK; highs and hiss are not emphasized.
The problem with these earbuds is they let in too much background noise.
I'd like some recommendations on earbuds with good CW performance,
There are earbuds that seal into the ear canal. They are high fidelity, with
lots of highs and bass. The Grado iGi sells for about $89. I am very fond of my
big, on-ear Grado headphones. When my old ones died after 15 years, I upgraded
to more expensive Grado phones.
Or you can get some ear
On Sat,3/21/2015 5:51 PM, Walter Underwood wrote:
There are earbuds that seal into the ear canal. They are high fidelity, with
lots of highs and bass.
I wouldn't worry too much about highs and bass. I agree with that
advice. Shure and Etymotic Research are two excellent companies that
make
Yes, I have had good experiences with BH. I have an early pair of Ultimate
Ears in-ear phones, but they start at $400 now.
In-ear phones that seal in your ear canal can be tricky to fit. I seem to have
very small ear canals, because the smallest options are a bit tight in my ears.
That is why
I use the Apple earbuds that came with my iPhone 5S.
Phil W7OX
On 3/21/15 5:08 PM, J wrote:
I've been using Sony earbuds that are more like small speakers that lie in
the ear.
Fidelity seems OK; highs and hiss are not emphasized.
The problem with these earbuds is they let in too much
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