[Electronics-Talk] Suggestions on reasonably priced around the ear headphones for computer use

Wed Apr 29 14:56:50 UTC 2020

Thanks to Drew and Rick for the headset suggestions.  After reading
several reviews I found a set I am hoping to like and have ordered
them.

Once they arrive and I've had a chance to put them through their paces
I'll post a review.

Thanks,

Patrick

On 4/12/20, Rik James (MT) via Electronics-Talk
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello Patrick, and all you folks on the list.
> Happy Easter Bunny Day.  I think I heard that some of our friendly
> neighborhood bunnies were wearing their protection masks, and looking good
> today.
>
> I will offer you a few choices of headphone models, which I consider to be
> the very affordable price range, and that I have had positive experience
> with.
> But let me say, I am not endorsing any particular seller. Except I do try
> and support any independent business, especially ones providing accessible
> products. And I'm sure anyone on this list knows and supports them as well.
> Warning, and my apologies. I got long winded.
>
> The first set is one I have purchased for many years.
> KOSSKTXPRO1 Titaniam.
> They run around $18.
> For many years, Radio Shack carried these. At that time, they were called
> Pro 25, if anyone will remember those.
> They are an over the ear headphone.  3.5 mm jack. They have an in-line
> volume control, a feature which I have always favored.  It is so nice to be
> able to turn something down, especially when you are listening to content
> with an unpredictable volume range.
>
> Over time, this model, as most will, develop a short someplace, either in
> that in-line control, or, more often for me, from my jerking them at the
> cord accidentally.
> So, I have replaced these many, many times.
> Still, they sound very good, are a very comfortable fit for me. In fact I
> just received a new pair last week.
> They do not cup the ear tightly to block out external sounds. Still, I wore
> them in a factory for years, doing industrial sewing.
> And I generally just have kept a couple pairs around, for when one would
> get
> damaged.
>
> The other model I like is quite versatile, and I think sound very good.
> The model is
> MPOW H1 Bluetooth Over the Ear headphones.
> They connect via Bluetooth to your various devices or to a Bluetooth
> transmitter, which MPOW also sells separately.
> They do in fact, cup over the ear, and they block out most external sound
> very well.
> They have a rich bass sound for audio.
> There are 3 buttons on the set.
> An on-off switch in the middle, and the ones to left and right afe for
> volume or going to the next track and previous track.
> These are also pretty affordable, I think I gave $30 something for them.
>
> But what I  also like, the versatility part of this MPOW H1, is that up on
> the headphone is a 3.5 mm stereo jack. So you can get you a connecting
> audio
> cable of whatever length you need, and use them without Bluetooth.
> If you are like me, and do want to have that in-line volume control, these
> do not have that. But I have found that you can purchase in-line volume
> control cables, just to connect to that 3.5 mm cable, at places like C
> CRANE
> Radio.
> Mentioning C Crane, I should add, they also have many models of headphones,
> none of them bad.
>
> I like to keep hunting for headphones. Seems when you find some you really
> really like, look out. Next time you  want them, they may be gond.
>
> Finally, have you heard of Skullcandy?
> A strange name to me at first, but now I get it.
> Radio Shack here has been selling good models of Skullcandy headphones.
> I got two sets of that brand, last fall.
> 1) The cupped wired set is very decent audio, and does block out external
> sound well.
>
> 2) The set of Bluetooth Skullcandy model is:
> Ink'd Plus Wireless.
> They have a design with a little collar, to put around your neck.
> The collar is attached to 2 8 to 10-inch cords with your L-R earbuds,
> I like their ease of connectivity, their sound quality, and the convenience
> with being able to just drop  one or both earbud, and do something for a
> minute.
> Both of these Skullcandy models, were not very expensive, but I think the
> Ink'd Plus were getting near $40.
>
> I have friends with some of the higher quality audio, more expensive sets,
> both Bluetooth and direct connecting.
> And while I have some of those, I like to still keep getting the less
> expensive ones.
> One reason is just that for me, I pay a whole bunch of money, then find I
> get rough and careless and will get a short, as noted above. And when one
> channel or both get to cutting out on me, I am just not able to deal with
> them much anymore. So much for the capitalist manufacturing, and planned
> obsolescence for repeat purchasing.
>
> A few months back, I got the remastered deluxe 50th anniversary edition of
> The Beatles Abbey Road.
> For that first listen, I dug out my studio quality set of Koss headphones I
> bought on sale in 1974. Yes, I know, before some of you were even born!
> (grin.)
> They still sound so wonderful. Well balanced, and true. There are better
> ones, for more money. But fortunately I have yet to jerk a short into the
> cord of this pair.
> I looked up to see if I'd find the model number on eBay. I was thrilled to
> discover some folks were selling them, still at the regular price I paid
> back in 1974. Some even higher. That was kind of cool. To still find that
> sometimes, the good things, stay good.
> Okay. Sure, some among you, may want to go and get curious. The model
> number
> of that old set of headphones, from 1974, it is this:
> Koss Pro / 4AAA
> 20 foot curly q cord.
>
> Good luck, good hunting, and good listening.
> Rik James
> Bozeman, Montana
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Patrick Johnson via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2020 10:21 AM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
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> Cc: Patrick Johnson <patrickjohnson1015 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Suggestions on reasonably priced around the ear
> headphones for computer use
>
> Group,
>
> I am seeking suggestions/reviews for a pair of  surround the ear corded ear
> phones for use with  my laptop.  My once quiet home office where I could
> use
> a pair of ear buds or over the top headphones to hear JAWS speak is no more
> thanks to the stay at home order in place.
> I am looking for headphones  which would surround my ears, block out the tv
> in the next room, and allow me to keep the computer volume fairly low.
>
> I would prefer not to pay for concert quality  headphones as I do not need
> their dynamic range.
>
> Anyone purchased a reasonably priced set from Amazon or another online
> retailer recently?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Patrick
>
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