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Reviews For: Japan Radio Company ST-3

Category: Headphones & Boom-microphone Headsets

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Review Summary For : Japan Radio Company ST-3
Reviews: 17MSRP: 77.00 ($69.95 street)
Description:
Japan Radio Company ST-3s. Each earpiece, plus the headband, are padded for a luxurious feel. Excellent voice-CW response (20-18000 Hz) for exceptional clarity. Will work nicely with communications receivers. Black. 600 Ohms. With ΒΌ inch mono plug.
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K3PRN Rating: 2006-08-19
Superb Headphones Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have used the JRC ST-3 for over four years with the Icom R-75 shortwave receiver, the Yaesu MP-1000MP Mark V Field, and the Kenwood TS-570Sg tranceivers. They are extremely comfortable for long periods of usage. I have had them on for over eight hours in SSB contests and they are wonderful. Spend the $70 for the last pair of headphones you will ever need.
MIKEAMIC Rating: 2006-01-11
They're Keepers Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
The ST-3's are a nice addition to any communications system. They do not produce anywhere near the audio quality of a standard pair of hi-fi headphones and are, therefore, poor performers for music. But I bought them for my receivers and they work wonderfully in the voice range and soften the hiss and static considerably. They're great for communications and voice intelligibility is excellent.

My biggest concern, when it comes to listening with headphones, is damage to my hearing from all of the high frequency hiss. I'm more comfortable using the ST-3's for that reason alone.

Build quality seems to be good. Quality of materials is fair.
ECARFAR Rating: 2005-08-08
Solid, Comfortable, Reasonable Price Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I've been using these for about a month now. Very well constructed, the sound is clear and concise, but, most of all, they are very comfortable to have on for an extended period of time. Even more so if you're lacking in the hair department as I am! I also own a David Clark aviation headset (for flying) and these compare well to the David Clarks in the comfort catagory. One big difference however, the JRC was about $70 the David Clarks are $300. I like them so much I'm buying another pair for my AM istening "station" in my bedroom. You won't be disappointed with these.
K5NT Rating: 2005-06-17
Great cans! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
These phones sound great, and are extremely comfortable for wearing hours at a time. The pads also do a good job of minimizing local noise. I should have bought them sooner.
W6OJ Rating: 2004-04-06
So Comfortable Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I can recommend these headphones very much. Not only do they have great audio response in the correct frequency range for the human voice, but they are the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn in 50 years of ham radio. They are mechanically top cabin with solid stainless steel and beefy construction. Even the cord is heavy duty and feels like it will last a lifetime. Highly recommended.
WA4PQD Rating: 2000-07-27
Yea, What he said... Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
Very nice cans for a reasonable price. Great JRC quality. Recommended. If I had four ears I would buy another ST-3.
NO7UP Rating: 1999-12-31
Fantastic Quality, Great Sound. Time Owned: unknown months.
The advertising for these headphones states: "The Last Headphones You Will Ever Buy". I agree. I have gone through Yaesu, Kenwood, Koss, etc. and none compare to the ST-3. The quality of construction is evident all throughout the product, right down to the connection of the cord to the plug - the jacket is hand-tied to the plug with coated thread! The plug is solid brass, the band has just the right tension, the earpads are soft and provide full ear coverage. But the real strong point is the audio. It is the best I have heard for communications purposes and is better than high-end stereo music headphones. A side benefit is that they are 600 ohm, and so are a perfect match for both modern and vintage equipment - the sound quality is superb on my Collins receiver. The only small complaint I have is the cord is a little stiff and it can be annoying to constantly move it out from under your elbow. I simply replaced the cord with a coiled soft-rubber mic cord and all is well. It is worth taking this small step in order to enjoy the superior audio from these headphones. Highly recommended!