K.M. Richards
Program Director, The Eighties Channel™
I still have mine. Nyah.
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I still have mine. Nyah.
I had a couple of them, because I found that they weren't all that durable. The problem I had with them was that the headband would fall apart, and I would get a headache if I wore them for too long. No surprise; the term I often heard used for them was "the vise". Sure felt like it sometimes.
There was also a successor model, the Pro4AAA, which was lighter. I found it easier to deal with, but the bass response wasn't as good and the cushions deflated after about a year and simply couldn't be used.
I love mine, and the adapter to accommodate both 3.5mm and 6.3mm plugs is cleverly designed.
Mine held up fine (apart from the cord short and fluid leaks in the 3-5 year timeframe).
It'd take half an hour after a four hour shift for my ears to feel like they were coming back into normal position. And doing a long shift---like 5 hours? All that weight on the head---I'd feel it in my neck.
Bought 'em, was deeply disappointed and I had my AAs reconditioned. Same reason as you---weak bass response. Didn't keep 'em long enough to see the cushions deflate.
K.M. Richards
Program Director, The Eighties Channel™
I bought spare cushions years ago, when Koss still was selling them. Still have most of them.
It's great to see the photos. If I can overcome some spousal resistance, I hope to be able to visit the museum this fall when I'm in the Bay Area.
Depending on the spouse's interests, downtown Alameda is charming, with lots of neat stores and food, and is a three-block walk from the museum.
Good suggestion. Until about 10 years ago, we were in Alameda fairly often; a good friend of ours was there before she moved to Austin. During my 20+ years in Oakland, Alameda seemed a world apart though it was just about 30 minutes away from where we lived, all without the use of freeways. I used to bike on Bay Farm Island quite a bit, too.
Have the burger at Scolari's. Tell 'em Mike Hagerty and @BossRadioDJ sent you and you'll get it at the regular price.
I'm trying to plan for next year, hoping my back "procedure" this week re-mobilizes me. Add in a little winery hopping in Sonoma and that is a great way to exercise the car.
The "spouse" is a 40-year radio and TV and movie veteran, so she will enjoy the museum, although she does not speak "geek" but will enjoy the exhibits and the show.
Hold the onions, lettuce and tomato so I can savor the meat!
And even if you can't time it for Radio Day by the Bay, the museum itself is open Wednesdays and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Personally, I'm looking forward to going back and taking the usual leisurely approach I use in a museum. It was crowded yesterday, and I felt the need to move more quickly so other people could see things.
If only they had room to put the KFRC mobile studio on permanent display (I understand that is likely to happen in Modesto at their American Graffiti Museum.)
They'll make it any way you like.
Scolari's Park St. — Scolari's
www.scolarisgoodeats.com
And now that I've had Alameda Cola, I may never have a Coke or Pepsi again.
Jim Morrison’s old house in Alameda is pretty cool too, it’s privately owned but still neat to see.
It was fun to see so many radio fans at Radio Day by the Bay. Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the medium of radio!
We had fun putting on a live radio drama called “Gangbusters.”
Thanks for the photo, Steve. I blew it up to full iMac screen size and scanned it carefully, which confirmed what was missing: kids. Nowhere do I see a young face. In past years, there would have been at least a few wide-eyed, curious "wannabes" asking lots of questions. (Maybe they were at the Becoming a Youtube Influencer workshop instead.)
K.M. Richards
Program Director, The Eighties Channel™
Thanks for delurking and sharing those, Steve.
I don't think I've ever seen anyone wait six years after signing up to make their first posts ... until now.
I don't think I've ever seen anyone wait six years after signing up to make their first posts ... until now.
Isn't there a Steve Scott who anchors on KCBS?Thanks for delurking and sharing those, Steve.
I don't think I've ever seen anyone wait six years after signing up to make their first posts ... until now.
I wonder.... 🙂
@Steve Scott probably isn't that Steve Scott, because it's probably one of the most common names on earth, but at the very least, it's an interesting coincidence.
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