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Thanks, Joe, I looked at the Boss and eventually found something even cheaper at WalMart where I can pick up locally. I appreciate your helpfulness. DDR On Thu, May 1, 2014 at 4:45 PM, [log in to unmask] < [log in to unmask]> wrote: > I have some JVCs that came from Fry's on sale. I don't remember what I > paid for them but they were inexpensive, in the price range you mention or > possibly lower. Don't even have a model number on them that I can find. > 900MHz. Very light. The batteries are not easy to replace. I don't even use > them anymore. > > Just checked the Fry's website. > > I see Boss Audio HP34C - Dual Channel Infrared Foldable Cordless > Headphone, $30. Note: that is Boss, not Bose. > > joe salerno > > On 5/1/2014 2:26 PM, Dennis Rooney wrote: > >> I cannot enlighten anyone re "Belgian popcorn" but I do wish to ask for >> the >> list's ideas about inexpensive cordless headphones and where to obtain >> them. By inexpensive, I mean under $50 and preferably under $35. Their use >> is non-audiophile, intended for watching television late at night when the >> rest of the household is asleep. They used to be rather commonly >> encountered but no longer. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. >> >> DDR >> >> >> On Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 2:10 PM, Tom Fine <[log in to unmask]> >> wrote: >> >> What is "Belgian popcorn"? >>> >>> Why would anyone want it pitched down and obviously slowed off-pitch like >>> that? >>> >>> -- Tom Fine >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Bishop" < >>> [log in to unmask]> >>> To: <[log in to unmask]> >>> Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 1:48 PM >>> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Cheap headphones and soon-gone Mosaic sets >>> >>> >>> The Jazz Crusaders set doesn't include their Pacific Jazz single as the >>> >>>> Night Hawks, for reason of it being "r&b" and "sounds nothing like the >>>> Jazz >>>> Crusaders": >>>> >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhiuA7XhzyI >>>> >>>> or bizarrely pitched down as the Belgian popcorn fans prefer: >>>> >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjtDDJnC5v0 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 12:21 PM, Tom Fine <[log in to unmask] >>>> > >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> From the daily e-mail blasts, a couple of things maybe of interest to >>>> >>>>> ARSC'ers ... >>>>> >>>>> 1. this is a very good price on AKG 240 headphones: >>>>> http://www.bswusa.com/Headphones-AKG-K240S-P123.aspx >>>>> I like these 'phones for leisure listening because they are very >>>>> comfortable and you don't need to crank a decent headphone amp too loud >>>>> to >>>>> hear details. They are a bit weak in the bass, so I can't recommend >>>>> them >>>>> for critical monitoring, but they are very pleasant paired with my Sony >>>>> DAC/headphone amp. Note these types on sale are the low-impedence >>>>> version >>>>> if the 240's, not the long-discontinued 600-ohm version which can plug >>>>> right into your patchbay. >>>>> >>>>> 2. Mosaic Records sent out an "almsot gone" notice for their Django >>>>> Reinhardt set: >>>>> http://www.mosaicrecords.com/prodinfo.asp?number=190-MD-CD >>>>> If the audio samples grab your fancy, you'll like the rest of the set. >>>>> Really good sound restoration by Malcolm Addey. I also like the booklet >>>>> notes and session information. I like the somewhat different, lilting >>>>> but >>>>> swinging, takes on well-worn American tunes. >>>>> >>>>> 3. Also in the "last chance" category at Mosaic: >>>>> http://www.mosaicrecords.com/lastchance.asp >>>>> are the excellent Dizzy Gillespie Philips/Verve set and Bobby >>>>> Hutcherson >>>>> 3CD set. Sarah Vaughn fans might also like the Roulette set, especially >>>>> since those master tapes are likely among what burned up on the >>>>> Universal >>>>> movie soundstage. The Bunny Berigan set is also good, too much singing >>>>> for >>>>> my liking but there is one disc of John Hammond-produced Parlophone >>>>> sessions that are just outstanding. >>>>> >>>>> 4. Finally, note the "running low" status of the Jazz Crasaders set: >>>>> http://www.mosaicrecords.com/prodinfo.asp?number=230-MD-CD >>>>> This one was a real ear-opener for me because I only knew about the >>>>> somewhat cheezy 70s Crusaders group. Turns out those guys were hip and >>>>> somewhat funky back before they went commercial. Excellent musicianship >>>>> and >>>>> typically good Pacific Jazz recordings. I don't have a problem with >>>>> Richard >>>>> Bock's somewhat activist editing, I think he cobbled together really >>>>> good >>>>> master takes. I would say the only reason this is mentioned in the >>>>> booklet >>>>> is that some of the splices are deteriorated and very audible. It's >>>>> worth >>>>> noting that this set is mostly sequenced as the original LPs, with then >>>>> extra takes and other "bonus" material after the original album >>>>> sequence. >>>>> This is my preferred way of sequencing these collections. Least >>>>> favorite >>>>> is >>>>> chronological and session-recording order with all the detritus strewn >>>>> in >>>>> with the approved takes. >>>>> >>>>> -- Tom Fine >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >> >> > -- > Joe Salerno > -- 1006 Langer Way Delray Beach, FL 33483 212.874.9626