k3 vs 590 take 1
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2012
- A simple look at the audio differences between the Elecraft K3 and the Kenwood TS-590S. Recorded the West Coast Swap Service on 30-June-2012. If filters were basically set at the same levels. Thanks for watching and listening! Ken - wz6p
Hey all,
K3 has great XMIT audio. It can work with any mic made by anyone.very powerful EQ and impedance switching right form the menu. Superior RX blocking dynamic range, dual receive, and tech support Kenwood could only dream of. Comparing internal speakers is not a review. I like the 590, but they really aren't in the same league.
Interesting comparison! The K3 has a bit harsher sound, while I think the 590 has too much "wool" in the way. My absolute favourite is a Tentec Jupiter, that radio has practically no sound of its own, can listen to it for hours with or without headphones. At home I feed the audio to a 15" speaker in a box. Love it!
Comparing of internal speakers is most definitely a review, If you care about audio 'out of the box'. I agree that you can do many things with K3 audio. But, the 590 is built like a tank and feels solid. The K3 has a hollow feel, especially when you compare it's weight to the 590's. The beauty of our hobbie is in the details that appeal to each one of us. Two great rigs!
Receiver tests are kind of useless unless you use the same speaker, otherwise it's confusing to the ear to listen for more than just tone quality.
As far as audio quality goes, the 590 has a nice smoother sound to it. A better test would be using the same external speaker. Kenwood SSB RX and TX has always been hard to beat.
It will be nice to see a CW comparison also.
Best wishes!
73!
the k 3 isn't a super radio the 590 will do the same and the 590 is a solid rig, the problem some hams want to have something different but the only different is they will be paying possible 1500. to 2,000 more, with 1,389.00 kenwood will save you a lot of money and still will give you one of the best radio in the market
Why 'Wish' that reviews would stop? Reviews are what keep the engine of creativity oiled!
Guys! Lighten up! Take it for what its worth. No need to wig out.
A simple comparison between two great rigs. If you have a better comparison, bring it. Otherwise Hush!
No more and no less!
-WZ6P
notice he kept adjusting frequency to keep k3
ATT is ON on K3 and it's not on 590S ?
Hi ,
I have the K2/100 and I like it. it has excellent sound but I had a Knwd ts 570 and I liked it also and menue wise much easier to operate. I would love to have the 590. Ten tec eagle is also a good rig. I like easy to operate rigs but if heavy radio's turn you on get a knwd. if beauty and lots of buttons turns you on get a yaesu. I am addressing some of the other comments.73
Kenwood TS-590S sounds better.
ya. we must compare the CW receptions too
I'd like to hear the 590 from the other side.
Nice video, like to see more of this.
What power supply do you have on each ?
There's our buddy Dennis the Lazy Zipper Whipper - lol