Headphones: Extreme 29's

[DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL]

Actually, you get them now for under $60.

<http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?itemid=29738&sourcetype=singleitemsearch>

I never heard of these before, but if Bill and MFO suggest them, I'm
on board (ordered a set today).  My current set is ~30 years old and
needs some help.  I am a bit concerned that the EX29 cover the 20-20k
audio range, but I'm willing to give them a try.

Bill...how do they sound with the K3?  I'm concerned about HISS with
that high-end frequency range compared to what I have now
(communication cans).

de Doug KR2Q
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[Bill W4ZV]

DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote

Actually, you get them now for under $60.

<http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?itemid=29738&sourcetype=singleitemsearch>

I never heard of these before, but if Bill and MFO suggest them, I'm
on board (ordered a set today).  My current set is ~30 years old and
needs some help.  I am a bit concerned that the EX29 cover the 20-20k
audio range, but I'm willing to give them a try.

Bill...how do they sound with the K3?  I'm concerned about HISS with
that high-end frequency range compared to what I have now
(communication cans).

Doug that page says you *save* $59.96 but the price is actually $89.99.  I bought mine from holyhip on eBay for $89.99 including Priority mail shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/DIRECT-SOUND-EX-29-HEADPHONES-BROADCAST-BROADCASTING_W0QQitemZ280177527517QQihZ018QQcategoryZ40137QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The impedance is 36 ohms which is a good match for the K3 and I notice no noticeable difference in sound, other than external sound isolation, versus the Heil Pro-Sets I've used for years.  I was first concerned they might be a little tight but after using them for awhile I don't notice any problems at all in wearing them for extended periods.

73,  Bill  W4ZV