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Does anyone know anything about this product?
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? |
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If you were building a racing bike or a jet fighter titanium might
mean something. In this context it is equivalent to zirconium. On 02 Mar 2004 07:05:25 GMT, (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? |
David wrote: If you were building a racing bike or a jet fighter titanium might mean something. In this context it is equivalent to zirconium. If titanium refers to the headphone frame itself, you're right - it's meaningless. But I *think* it refers to the speaker diaphragms, or the coating on them - a lot of manufacturers are going to that. Tony On 02 Mar 2004 07:05:25 GMT, (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? ----== Posted via Newsfeed.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeed.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 100,000 Newsgroups ---= 19 East/West-Coast Specialized Servers - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- |
I have a set of RS titanium phones and they are great for music.
For SWL, get the $19.95 Koss - you won't notice the difference. -- Gregg *It's probably useful, even if it can't be SPICE'd* http://geek.scorpiorising.ca |
Meaningless fad for earphones. If the extra strength of titanium were
needed the earphones would be so loud as to deafen the listener. On Tue, 02 Mar 2004 10:33:42 -0500, Tony Meloche wrote: David wrote: If you were building a racing bike or a jet fighter titanium might mean something. In this context it is equivalent to zirconium. If titanium refers to the headphone frame itself, you're right - it's meaningless. But I *think* it refers to the speaker diaphragms, or the coating on them - a lot of manufacturers are going to that. Tony On 02 Mar 2004 07:05:25 GMT, (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? ----== Posted via Newsfeed.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeed.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 100,000 Newsgroups ---= 19 East/West-Coast Specialized Servers - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- |
I have a pair of PRO-25 titanium headphones that are quite nice and
they cost less than $40 new (I got mine used for $5 at a thrift store) (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? |
DX Luver,
Since You Asked ! Why not SAVE SIXTY DOLLARS $60 NOW ON SALE - I Got Mine :o) 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 .. .. = = = (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? .. |
DX Luver,
Since You Asked ! Why not SAVE SIXTY DOLLARS $60 NOW ON SALE - I Got Mine :o) 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 .. .. = = = (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. -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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? |
For SWL, get the $19.95 Koss - you won't notice the difference.
If I remember right though (and I might be wrong) the Koss isn't a 'cushy' headphone is it? I remember seeing them, didn't think to much of them. What is the part that encircles your ear made of? I'll make a note of what you said if you'll respond. Thanks Gregg. |
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 Are those good specs though RHF for dxing? Anyone in the knows here? I don't want to get a pair of phones that aren't good for long sessions of dxing. produce dynamic sound and are perfect for listening from your computer, MP3 or CD player I use none of these, nor do I forsee it happening in the future. I'll write down that cat.# and take a look. ****right now though the most important thing to me is getting an 'extension jack' for my external antenna jack that I can leave plugged in.***** thanks rhf:-) |
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? |
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." {?} |
Behold, Dxluver signalled from keyed 4-1000A filament:
For SWL, get the $19.95 Koss - you won't notice the difference. If I remember right though (and I might be wrong) the Koss isn't a 'cushy' headphone is it? I remember seeing them, didn't think to much of them. What is the part that encircles your ear made of? I'll make a note of what you said if you'll respond. Thanks Gregg. Koss are VERY cushy - they use foam covered with leatherette. My Pro-120's did too, but the leatherette wore off, now I just have foam. -- Gregg *It's probably useful, even if it can't be SPICE'd* http://geek.scorpiorising.ca |
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 There are bugs and then there are bugs. And then there are bugs. -Karl Lehenbauer |
Dxluver wrote: 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 Are those good specs though RHF for dxing? Anyone in the knows here? I don't want to get a pair of phones that aren't good for long sessions of dxing. produce dynamic sound and are perfect for listening from your computer, MP3 or CD player I use none of these, nor do I forsee it happening in the future. The specs are good for any kind of listening. For SWDX, or indeed, any kind of long-term listening, the comfort of the headphones is as important as the specs. Those headphones wil be plenty "loud" enough with any receiver, and the frequency response specs far,far exceed anything you'll need for SW or MWDX. Now if you listen to FM radio at all, the specs become much more important, but those are still fine. The THD figures are also good. Note you can buy comfortable headphones this good or better at a lower cost - the titanium thing is, as someone else pointed out, a "buzz" word selling device as much as anything. For the record, I like cushy, foam cup phones for serious music listening, but for radio DX of any kind (and I use phones 95% of the time) I prefer the very light "on-ear" type. Mine are a $25 Radio Shack pair, and they work great. Tony ----== Posted via Newsfeed.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeed.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 100,000 Newsgroups ---= 19 East/West-Coast Specialized Servers - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- |
Yes.
"Dxluver" wrote in message ... 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." {?} |
I think for SWL a speaker or headphone that rolls-off the highs at
frequencies above voice range is preferable to a full-range transducer. On Wed, 03 Mar 2004 10:09:21 -0500, Tony Meloche wrote: Dxluver wrote: 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 Are those good specs though RHF for dxing? Anyone in the knows here? I don't want to get a pair of phones that aren't good for long sessions of dxing. produce dynamic sound and are perfect for listening from your computer, MP3 or CD player I use none of these, nor do I forsee it happening in the future. The specs are good for any kind of listening. For SWDX, or indeed, any kind of long-term listening, the comfort of the headphones is as important as the specs. Those headphones wil be plenty "loud" enough with any receiver, and the frequency response specs far,far exceed anything you'll need for SW or MWDX. Now if you listen to FM radio at all, the specs become much more important, but those are still fine. The THD figures are also good. Note you can buy comfortable headphones this good or better at a lower cost - the titanium thing is, as someone else pointed out, a "buzz" word selling device as much as anything. For the record, I like cushy, foam cup phones for serious music listening, but for radio DX of any kind (and I use phones 95% of the time) I prefer the very light "on-ear" type. Mine are a $25 Radio Shack pair, and they work great. Tony ----== Posted via Newsfeed.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeed.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 100,000 Newsgroups ---= 19 East/West-Coast Specialized Servers - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- |
David wrote:
I think for SWL a speaker or headphone that rolls-off the highs at frequencies above voice range is preferable to a full-range transducer. I agree. It's not really desirable to have full fidelity headphones for shortwave listening. They enhance the high frequency heterodynes like 5-Khz, which can be annoying if you don't have a notch filter on your receiver to remove those het's. -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
In article , starman
wrote: David wrote: I think for SWL a speaker or headphone that rolls-off the highs at frequencies above voice range is preferable to a full-range transducer. I agree. It's not really desirable to have full fidelity headphones for shortwave listening. They enhance the high frequency heterodynes like 5-Khz, which can be annoying if you don't have a notch filter on your receiver to remove those het's. I use hi fidelity headphones and enjoy the sound from my radios. Sony MDR-V600 They are the big around the ear type and very comfortable for long periods of listening. -- Telamon Ventura, California |
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 :o) 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 [.] TBL: I trust to my Radios/Receivers to giving me the Sound Level And Audio Reproduction that I need for Radio Listening and DXing. BONUS - If you should want to do some FM Stereo Radio Listening from a Radio that only has a Single Speaker / Mono-Aural Sound. Then a set of quality High Fidelity Headphones are really Great for doing some enjoyable Stereo Sound Listening via FM Radio. mkia ~ RHF .. .. = = = (Dxluver) wrote in message = = = ... 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 Are those good specs though RHF for dxing? Your 'best' DXing Specs are the ones for your Radio/Receiver. Anyone in the knows here? I don't want to get a pair of phones that aren't good for long sessions of dxing. Then - Think Comfort First. produce dynamic sound and are perfect for listening from your computer, MP3 or CD player I use none of these, nor do I forsee it happening in the future. I'll write down that cat.# and take a look. See the Tip Above. ****right now though the most important thing to me is getting an 'extension jack' for my external antenna jack that I can leave plugged in.***** FWIW: RadioShack sells 3Ft-6Ft Mono & Stereo Audio Extension Cables that do the trick. You can use them as is or modify them with a small Utility Box that several Audio Output Jacks to meet your specific Audio 'connection' needs. TIP: These same 3Ft-6Ft Mono & Stereo Audio Extension Cables can be used for the External 1'8" Antenna "INPUTS" that are use on many 'portable' AM/FM/Shortwave Radios. Leave it connected to the Radio and connect and disconnect the Antennas for the other end of the Extension Cable. (Save the Radio's External Antenna Input from 'wear-an-tear'. Again you can modify this Cable with a small Utility Box that several Antenna Input Jacks and Terminals to meet your specific Antenna 'connection' needs. Also, you can include some circuity to provide a small level of Radio/Receive PROTECTION from EMF and ESD. READ: Portable Radio Antenna Input Protection [ Three Levels: Good / Better / Best ! ] http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...na/message/126 thanks rhf:-) .. REMEMBER: "The Shortwave Antenna is 55.5% of the . . . Radio/Receiver and Antenna/Ground Reception Equation" http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...na/message/288 A Shortwave Antenna is "Equally" Important for Good Reception [.] .. .. iane ~ RHF .. Some Say: On A Clear Day You Can See Forever. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...na/message/502 I BELIEVE: On A Clear Night... You Can Hear Forever and beyond, The Beyond ! .. .. |
Koss are VERY cushy - they use foam covered with leatherette.
My Pro-120's did too, but the leatherette wore off, now I just have foam. that'll work, thanks for the info. I wonder how this rat shack episode goes...lol...just kidding. I'll go to the local (good so far) one. |
My Pro-120's did too, but the leatherette wore off, now I just have foam.
That's where you encircle them with electrical tape. :-) I did my Pro 40's and they look good and it served the purpose. |
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 :o) 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 [.] ******************rest snipped*********** 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 |
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. these were radio shacks Optimus Pro 40's. I'll bring em' in also, so they're there in front of them....lol. See if they have any 'cups.' I doubt it, but it's worth a try. |
I have two pairs of RS Pro-25's. I bought them for $19.95 each when they
went on sale every year. They have very good sound with low distortion. They were made for RS by Koss. Getting back to the topic, I still don't recommend full range (fidelity) headphones for shortwave listening. They exaggerate the high frequency heterodynes, if they can't be removed with a notch filter or bandpass filtering on the receiver. You may not always be aware of those het' tones but they can lead to listener fatique. Some of the best shortwave headphones are the old ones with full ear cups that use small cheap speakers. You can find them at garage sales and flea markets. They have the kind of speakers found inside of computer cases which make the 'beap' when you turn the computer on. the captain wrote: I have a pair of PRO-25 titanium headphones that are quite nice and they cost less than $40 new (I got mine used for $5 at a thrift store) (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? -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
starman wrote: I have two pairs of RS Pro-25's. I bought them for $19.95 each when they went on sale every year. They have very good sound with low distortion. They were made for RS by Koss. Getting back to the topic, I still don't recommend full range (fidelity) headphones for shortwave listening. They exaggerate the high frequency heterodynes, if they can't be removed with a notch filter or bandpass filtering on the receiver. You may not always be aware of those het' tones but they can lead to listener fatique. Some of the best shortwave headphones are the old ones with full ear cups that use small cheap speakers. You can find them at garage sales and flea markets. They have the kind of speakers found inside of computer cases which make the 'beap' when you turn the computer on. That's why I've always liked my 'el cheapo RS (Archer) 16 ohm phones. Good voice quality. |
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