Just go to radioshack to play with their demos and milk them for
information, don't spend your money there, they are crooks.

Don't shop at radioshack they run sweatshops.
http://12.22.230.41/MicroTech/Hosted/Files/issue1-demands_of_free_labour(10-39AM)1.mp3
That is a recording of my assistant manager Kevin Sutherland and my
manager Kevin Huang (the oriental guy in the recording) in Mapleview
Mall Radioshack, Burlington Ontario Canada (905-681-7353 is their
phone number, verify the voice if you like).
There are no conditions under which it is appropriate to demand free
off-the-clock labor.

You may also contact him directly at (905) 541 0833
Furthermore you may contact head office at (705) 728 7474
Or email them at

Making people work for free is the same as stealing, and it is also
fraud since hours have to be incorrectly reported. Let these people
know how criminal their activities are.

(Dxluver) wrote in message ...
DX LUVER,

FIRST - Most Headphones today are made for Music Listeners who
want High Fidelity Sound Reproduction. For Radio use this means
FM Stereo Sound.

SECOND - For AM/MW and Shortwave sound reproduction a 'quality'
Headphone that can be used for FM Stereo Listening will do the
Job OK provided that it has a good long term Wear-ability Factor.

For AM/MW Shortwave DXing the Headphone's Wear-Ability-Factor
is Equal to the Headphone's Sound Reproduction Qualities.

For Me - The Headphone's Wear-Ability-Factor is usually an "ODD"
Number and Rating:

#1 = POOR - Less that One Hour and My Ears are 'Sore' and My Head 'Aches'.

#3 = GOOD - After Three Hours My Ears are getting Sore & Sweaty
and My Head is starting to Ache form the pressure of the Headphones.
(Lets me know it time for a Break from the Listening to the Radio.)

#5 = GREAT - After Five Hours My Ears are NOT Sore and My Head
is NOT Aching. (This usually means that I Missed getting up
from the Radio/Receiver and having a Meal )

THREE - About Headphones Sound Reproduction "Qualities:
"IF" you have a good AM/MW Shortwave Radio/Receiver that is a
real DX Machine with both Signal and Audio processing features.
Then the Radio/Receiver will be the "Limiting Factor" in the
Audio Chain and the Sound Level and Audio Reproduction that you
Hear on your Headphones will be a faithful reproduction of what
is being provided by your Radio/Receiver and nothing more.

IMHO: Personal Comfort and Wear-Ability is my primary Concern
in 'selecting' a set of today's quality High Fidelity Headphones
for Radio Listening and DXing.

TIP: Go to the RadioShack Store and Put them on your Head (Not
'plug' into anything.) and then walk around the RadioShack Store
for a Half-Hour and get the Feel of the Headphones on your Head.

NOTE: If you are not 'comfortable' Wearing the Headphone with
out any Sound for a Half-an-Hour; then they are not for you [.]


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good post rhf, yeah I don't do the fm listening thing so that's not a problem.
I'll check out those Koss ones when I get a chance for 19.99 and see.
'Thanks again

DX Luver,

Since You Asked !
Why not SAVE SIXTY DOLLARS $60
NOW ON SALE - I Got Mine )

RadioShack Stereo Headphones with Titanium Diaphragms
SALE PRICE: $39.99 Reg.$49.99
Catalog #: 33-1182
Lightweight, full-sized stereo headphones produce dynamic sound
and are perfect for listening from your computer, MP3 or CD player.
The titanium diaphragms allow full and accurate sound reproduction.
Closed ear cushions provide better isolation and deep bass performance.

PRODUCT FEATURES:
• Adjustable, padded headband
• 8-foot phone cord
• Gold-plated 1/8" right angle stero plug

SPECIFICATIONS:
• Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
• Maximum Input Power: 100 mW
• Impedance: 60 ohm
• Nominal Sensitivity: 98dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.2% at 95 dB SPL, 400Hz and 1 KHz

hth ~ RHF
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= = = (Dxluver)
= = = wrote in message ...
At Radio Shack, they have this pait of phones that are 99.99 that are made out
of titanium. They fit super and definitely 'felt' expensive. Anyone with any
experience with these. Would they be good for DXing?

I have the Optimus Pro40's and have worn out the inside foam part so I have
black electrical tape nicely encircled into it. But I definitely need some
news phones, and I looked at the others and they were junk except this one
pair.

Figures it's made out of titanium and cost $99.99
Is there something I should look at in the specs to bring back to the group?

..

Dxluver wrote:

At Radio Shack, they have this pait of phones that are 99.99 that are made out
of titanium. They fit super and definitely 'felt' expensive. Anyone with any
experience with these. Would they be good for DXing?

I have the Optimus Pro40's and have worn out the inside foam part so I have
black electrical tape nicely encircled into it. But I definitely need some
news phones, and I looked at the others and they were junk except this one
pair.

Figures it's made out of titanium and cost $99.99
Is there something I should look at in the specs to bring back to the group?

The plastic (mylar?) diaphrams of each headphone (speaker) are coated
with a thin layer of titanium. The value of this feature is quesionable.
The word 'titanium' is a big selling point these days so that's the main
reason they do it. Look in the spec's for frequency range and distortion
levels.


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Look in the spec's for frequency range and distortion
levels.

I wouldn't know exactly what numbers to look for Starman. What about the
numbers on the one RHF posted?

You can find anything from the cheapest pair of earbuds to audiophile
headphones costing over $1000 at this site:

http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?topicID=1

-- Stinger

"Dxluver" wrote in message
...
At Radio Shack, they have this pait of phones that are 99.99 that are
made out
of titanium. They fit super and definitely 'felt' expensive. Anyone with
any
experience with these. Would they be good for DXing?

I have the Optimus Pro40's and have worn out the inside foam part so I
have
black electrical tape nicely encircled into it. But I definitely need
some
news phones, and I looked at the others and they were junk except this
one
pair.

Figures it's made out of titanium and cost $99.99
Is there something I should look at in the specs to bring back to the
group?

There is a product called GOOP that you can use to repair rubber & vinyl
it is so tough it is sold to the Nike-Rebok crowd as "SHOE-GOO" to rebuild
soles, toes, heels...dries to pure rubber

I usd it to rescue deteriorated cups on a KOSS headset

Yodar
"Dxluver" wrote in message
...
At Radio Shack, they have this pait of phones that are 99.99 that are
made out
of titanium. They fit super and definitely 'felt' expensive. Anyone with
any
experience with these. Would they be good for DXing?

I have the Optimus Pro40's and have worn out the inside foam part so I
have
black electrical tape nicely encircled into it. But I definitely need
some
news phones, and I looked at the others and they were junk except this
one
pair.

Figures it's made out of titanium and cost $99.99
Is there something I should look at in the specs to bring back to the
group?

Bet they don't alot of those the the gangsters that come in for cell phones!

"Dxluver" wrote in message
...
At Radio Shack, they have this pait of phones that are 99.99 that are
made out
of titanium. They fit super and definitely 'felt' expensive. Anyone with
any
experience with these. Would they be good for DXing?

I have the Optimus Pro40's and have worn out the inside foam part so I
have
black electrical tape nicely encircled into it. But I definitely need
some
news phones, and I looked at the others and they were junk except this
one
pair.

Figures it's made out of titanium and cost $99.99
Is there something I should look at in the specs to bring back to the
group?

First thing. Did you check on the availability of the foam for your present
pair?

"Dxluver" wrote in message
...
At Radio Shack, they have this pait of phones that are 99.99 that are
made out
of titanium. They fit super and definitely 'felt' expensive. Anyone with
any
experience with these. Would they be good for DXing?

I have the Optimus Pro40's and have worn out the inside foam part so I
have
black electrical tape nicely encircled into it. But I definitely need
some
news phones, and I looked at the others and they were junk except this
one
pair.

Figures it's made out of titanium and cost $99.99
Is there something I should look at in the specs to bring back to the
group?

First thing. Did you check on the availability of the foam for your present
pair?

Meaning? Ask them "hey, do you happen to have an extra set of foam cups for
my phones I wore out." {?}

Dxluver wrote:

Meaning? Ask them "hey, do you happen to have an extra set of foam cups
for
my phones I wore out." {?}

Didn't catch the brand you've got, but some (many?) manufacturers carry
replacement ear pads. For Sony, you'd better be sitting down when they
tell you the price.

--
John Miller
Email address: domain, n4vu.com; username, jsm

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