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"Joe Analssandrini" wrote:


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"Heterodyne" wrote in message
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On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:17:33 -0800, N9NEO wrote:

I've been using walmart or cheap radio shack phones that my kids give
me. I don't think more expensive phones would do me any good cause I
just listen to talk radio and never music.
I've been using the kind with foam puffys. Maybe I will spend 25bucks
for a pair of the Sennheiser HD201. They are full sized. Check out
the expensive ones at the bottom of the page.

http://www.headphone.com/products/headphones/full-size/

So do you have a favorite headphone? Bose? Koss? Sennheiser?

regards,
NEO

Sony MDR V150

DITTO ON THE SONY MDR - V150
Great for IPOD as well
ABSOLUTELY on the Sony MDR V150 for modern radios.

But the BEST headphones for shortwave listening which I have EVER used
(and still use occasionally) are the Clevite "Brush" Crystal Headphones
Model BA-200. They have restricted frequency range to minimize static
and hiss, and overall clear and bright sound up to about 5000 Hz. When
you can't "read" a signal through a loudspeaker, these come to the
rescue! Unfortunately the impedance is so high (45,000[!] Ohms at 1000
Hz) that the volume is greatly attenuated when using them with modern
radios. But used with my old Lafayette HE-10 (or any other classic tube
receiver), they are tops. And I mean TOPS! I bought mine in July 1962
and they are still as good as new!

I've been happy with the Sony MDR-V600.

--
Telamon
Ventura, California

Joe Analssandrini wrote:
ABSOLUTELY on the Sony MDR V150 for modern radios.

But the BEST headphones for shortwave listening which I have EVER used
(and still use occasionally) are the Clevite "Brush" Crystal Headphones
Model BA-200. They have restricted frequency range to minimize static
and hiss, and overall clear and bright sound up to about 5000 Hz. When
you can't "read" a signal through a loudspeaker, these come to the
rescue! Unfortunately the impedance is so high (45,000[!] Ohms at 1000
Hz) that the volume is greatly attenuated when using them with modern
radios. But used with my old Lafayette HE-10 (or any other classic tube
receiver), they are tops. And I mean TOPS! I bought mine in July 1962
and they are still as good as new!

Best,

Joe

Try using an audio output transformer, plate to speaker, in reverse.
Should
give you quite a boast on the audio level with no ill effects. It might
be a good
idea to put either a 10K pot oo a 1 to 2 K resistor in series to help
control
any low level background noise common in most recveivers.

Terry

I have been mildly interested in the Bose headsets I've seen advertised
on TV lately. But over $300 for a set of headphones? Those things
better transmit and receive on 160 through 10 meters if I'm gonna pay
that kind of a price.

I can just picture my cats deciding to "snack" on the cord, just like
they did to my $40 RatShack headsets....

73, Merry Christmas from Bill - WA8MEA
http://HamRadioFun.com

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N9NEO wrote:
I've been using walmart or cheap radio shack phones that my kids give
me. I don't think more expensive phones would do me any good cause I
just listen to talk radio and never music.
I've been using the kind with foam puffys. Maybe I will spend 25bucks
for a pair of the Sennheiser HD201. They are full sized. Check out
the expensive ones at the bottom of the page.

http://www.headphone.com/products/headphones/full-size/

So do you have a favorite headphone? Bose? Koss? Sennheiser?

regards,
NEO

"D Peter Maus" wrote in message
...

Sennheiser HD414's
Sennheiser PXC300
David Clark H100-DC

Peter do you happen to know what the difference is between the 414 and
414SL is? I picked up a pair of SL's last week ($5) that are in very good
shape (look like they just sat in the box for years) but need new pads. I
found
pads for the 414's on ebay but they state that they don't fit the SL's. They
sure
sound good plugged into my Sansui but would be much better with pads. RM~

PS, the actual phone measures 2 5/8 in.

What do you want to listen to, the audio of the radio program or the noise
from your receiver?
For listening to talk radio programs and SWL a HiFi set of cans will give
you listeners fatigue.

For serious weak signal SW DXing I use Kenwood HS-5 which limits the audio
frequencies to the critical audio spectrum where my ear is most sensitive
and the audio that is available from a radio broadcast.
For portable/casual SWL & talk radio I use the Sennheiser PX-200 whose audio
frequency response cuts out in the high audio frequencies which are not
present in radio audio, just receiver noise - fatigue.

If you want HiFi look at Grado cans.


"N9NEO" wrote in message
ups.com...
I've been using walmart or cheap radio shack phones that my kids give
me. I don't think more expensive phones would do me any good cause I
just listen to talk radio and never music.
I've been using the kind with foam puffys. Maybe I will spend 25bucks
for a pair of the Sennheiser HD201. They are full sized. Check out
the expensive ones at the bottom of the page.

http://www.headphone.com/products/headphones/full-size/

So do you have a favorite headphone? Bose? Koss? Sennheiser?

regards,
NEO

In article ,
"del.icio.us" wrote:

"N9NEO" wrote in message
ups.com...
I've been using walmart or cheap radio shack phones that my kids
give me. I don't think more expensive phones would do me any good
cause I just listen to talk radio and never music. I've been using
the kind with foam puffys. Maybe I will spend 25bucks for a pair
of the Sennheiser HD201. They are full sized. Check out the
expensive ones at the bottom of the page.

http://www.headphone.com/products/headphones/full-size/

So do you have a favorite headphone? Bose? Koss? Sennheiser?

What do you want to listen to, the audio of the radio program or the
noise from your receiver? For listening to talk radio programs and
SWL a HiFi set of cans will give you listeners fatigue.

For serious weak signal SW DXing I use Kenwood HS-5 which limits the
audio frequencies to the critical audio spectrum where my ear is most
sensitive and the audio that is available from a radio broadcast. For
portable/casual SWL & talk radio I use the Sennheiser PX-200 whose
audio frequency response cuts out in the high audio frequencies which
are not present in radio audio, just receiver noise - fatigue.

If you want HiFi look at Grado cans.

I keep reading these posts about using headphones or speakers that limit
the frequency response. I think that is a poor strategy. Get a high
fidelity speakers and headphones and use the radio tone controls and
filters to limit the response when conditions create noisy signal
reception. When reception is good you get the fullest bandwidth possible
for the best sound. That's what I do to enjoy program listening, which
comprises most of my listening.

Besides the the filter and tone controls you can also slow the AGC
response when conditions create noisy conditions.

--
Telamon
Ventura, California

Rob Mills wrote:
"D Peter Maus" wrote in message
...

Sennheiser HD414's
Sennheiser PXC300
David Clark H100-DC

Peter do you happen to know what the difference is between the 414 and
414SL is? I picked up a pair of SL's last week ($5) that are in very good
shape (look like they just sat in the box for years) but need new pads. I
found
pads for the 414's on ebay but they state that they don't fit the SL's. They
sure
sound good plugged into my Sansui but would be much better with pads. RM~

PS, the actual phone measures 2 5/8 in.





Sorry to say, but I've not kept up with the 414 line like I should
have. So, I don't have an answer to your question. So, I guess I'll have
to do some research.

If you need pads, though, you can order them through any supply
outlet, like Full Compass Systems.

"D Peter Maus" wrote in message
news:Q0Nch.145235

So, I guess I'll have to do some research.

I've looked just about everyplace and didn't find anything on them except
for the mention on ebay that the HD414 pads don't fit. The women I purchased
them from said she paid $75 for them new which I suspect was about 25 or so
years ago (I figure it took that long for them to crumble like they had).
Thanks anyway Peter. RM~

PS, I'll get some pads if I have to make em out of some dishwashing
sponges. ;-)

Rob Mills wrote:
"D Peter Maus" wrote in message
news:Q0Nch.145235

So, I guess I'll have to do some research.

I've looked just about everyplace and didn't find anything on them except
for the mention on ebay that the HD414 pads don't fit. The women I purchased
them from said she paid $75 for them new which I suspect was about 25 or so
years ago (I figure it took that long for them to crumble like they had).
Thanks anyway Peter. RM~

PS, I'll get some pads if I have to make em out of some dishwashing
sponges. ;-)









The May 1985 issue of Stereo Review has a review of the 414SL's, you
can probably purchase one online from Roger Russell:

http://www.roger-russell.com/magrev.htm



Found some sources for 414SL earpads, and from the pictures, it looks
like the SL model has a larger driver, with a thinner pad than the
HD-414. Pads are still available from some sources. My rep at Full
Compass Systems says their parts guy can hunt them down for you, or you
can order them from the UK at:



http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/s...roduct_id/5386


Or


http://www.headphonesdirect.co.uk/

Rob Mills wrote:
"D Peter Maus" wrote in message
news:Q0Nch.145235

So, I guess I'll have to do some research.

I've looked just about everyplace and didn't find anything on them except
for the mention on ebay that the HD414 pads don't fit. The women I purchased
them from said she paid $75 for them new which I suspect was about 25 or so
years ago (I figure it took that long for them to crumble like they had).
Thanks anyway Peter. RM~

PS, I'll get some pads if I have to make em out of some dishwashing
sponges. ;-)

While not as pretty as the factory pads, Imade accpetable ones from
~1/2" open core foam.
My 424 pads crumbled after about 8 years of daily use. I have to
replace the homemade
ones every yar or so, but the price is right. Of course they are not
Sennheiser yellow ansd
the fashon police would barf.

Don't use closed core foam as very little sound will get through!

BTDT

Terry