Sennheiser RS120 926 MHz Wireless RF Headphones with Charging Cradle
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Customer Review: Open box - charge batteries - start using!
Summary: 5 Stars
This may have been the easiest, most impressive, most pleasurable start up to a product I have ever had. I had read many reviews (posted here) about these headphones: some seemed too good to be true. Some were slightly negative. So, I had my doubts.
I literally opened the box, selected from the included audio jacks for my stereo, inserted the batteries, charged them overnight, and started using the headphones the next morning. I did not even adjust the tuning or the volume! That simple. That amazingly satisfied!
These headphones are replacing a set of Jensen headphones I have used for years, and only THOUGHT I was satisfied with. This set is so much more comfortable on my ears, has clearer audio, and does not have signal fade like the Jensens. I was continually adjusting the signal on the Jensens, and I have never even touched that adjustment on the Sennheiser RS120.
My wife works nights, and I use these to watch the news in the morning, without disturbing her. I can go outside to get the newspaper with no loss in quality. If I pause a video long enough for the auto shut off to take effect, it comes right back on within a second of restarting the video. (some reviewers did not like this feature--I have no problem with it)
The only thing I had to get used to was the wider profile of the headphones. I bumped the headrest of my chair if I turned my head to the side. But that only happened a few times (the Jensens had a lower profile--which probably contributed to lower quality in the audio: these are great).
And I can't believe that I paid less for the Sennheiser RS120 than I did for the Jensens over four years ago. Great product. Very pleased.
Customer Review: Great Set of Phones!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have two beautiful children, a 1 and 2 year old, which, as anyone with kids know, there's simply no time to watch TV (or much else) while they are awake. So we record our favorite shows on our AT&T Uverse system and watch them when our little ones go to sleep. Of course, we try to keep the volume down so not to disturb them (NEVER WAKE A SLEEPPING BABY), but we're always rewinding the recording or asking each other "what did he say?". So I decided to research for wireless headphone that would solve our problem and found the Sennheiser line to be very popular and reliable amongst reviewers. I took the plunge, but not before debating over what model to buy. At first I thought that the pricier models might be better, but then figured I'd take the chance with the Sennheiser RS120 and hope for the best. I was soooo pleasantly surprised with these cans. They are crystal clear, the sound quality was amazing, and the comfort level was definitely up there. Although my ears did get a little fatigued after about 2 hours of use, nothing extreme though...very tolerable. The range is great as well. My wife sometimes gets up to get a snack and she can hear everything perfectly from the kitchen which is about 40-50 feet from the source. I read on other reviews of hissing and noise problems, so I was prepared for some myself, especially with all the wireless toys I have (wireless internet, wireless surround sound, wireless telephone - all of which have been one at the same time while using the RS 120). But through it all, the sound quality remained perfect. Even when there's no sound (i.e. pausing or muting the program), I still don't hear any noise. I have no regrets buying this model. You'll enjoy them too!Customer Review: how to setup sennheiser 120 with Tivo
Summary: 5 Stars
I agree with the good reviews but have somethings to add.
Documentation was worse than terrible. at least for neophytes like me. I think all I really knew to do from the documentation was to install batteries in the headset and charge.
Thank goodness for the web because at first, all I got was a whole lot of static.
Turns out because my TV is connected via HDMI to my Tivo box, my only option (that I know of that works) is to connect the sennheiser to my Tivo box, not to my TV (even though there were definitely appropriate audio plugs on my samsung hdtv).
Once I removed cablesfrom the TV and reconnected cables to the Tivo audio ports - things worked great with no other installation problems other than to do some tuning and volume control. I used the red and black connectors from the cable supplied in the sennheiser box, things worked amazingly well.
I like that whoever is wearing the headsets, all they need to do is turn down the audio on the tv using standard procedures. Results is that others in the room without the headset don't hear the tv but if the wearer of the headset adjusts the volume on the headset itself, they can hear everything very well. If I'm on my computer 6 or 8 ft away, I can't hear a thing.
Most importantly, they don't need to be plugging and replugging the headset.
Though because of the connection directly to the TIVO, this means that if we ever get a DVD player, we will need to disconnect sennheiser from TIVO and connect to the DVD player. It seems the sennheiser for it to be functional needs to be able to be plugged into whatever box has the "active" or "in use" HDMI connection to the TV.
Customer Review: Everything I Dreamed Of
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read the one and two star reviews that find fault with these headphones, but I have yet to experience any downside. I've owned these headphones for about one month and just love them. The transmitter was simple to hook up to my cable box with the included component cables (other connectors also included, i.e. earphone jack adaptor) and the headphones worked as soon as I turned them on. The sound is so much better than the 10W down-firing speakers in my Samsung HDTV and really helps me hear every word and sound of the show or movie I'm watching. I'm a bit hard of hearing and didn't realize all that I was missing listening to the TV through the speakers. The volume control is broad, allowing me to listen as quietly or loud as I choose. Even with my hearing loss, turning the volume all the way up is too loud for ear comfort. There is no sound distortion even at higher volumes. So far, the range of the transmitter has been excellent. I can walk all around my house, including upstairs and into the basement without the slightest static. Since I'm usually watching TV lying propped up on the couch, I wear the headphones just in front of my ears so they don't bump into the couch cushions behind my head. Therefore, I can't really speak to whether my ears get sweaty after prolonged use. I do know that I have no discomfort from the ear cups even after 3+ hours wearing them. Recharging is also simple, as the headphones naturally slide into the proper charging position on the transmitter when set on it. I have yet to have any issue with battery life, even after using the headphones constantly for 3+ hours. In short, I love these headphones and they have lived up to my every expectation!Customer Review: Super form, functionality -- and cool, too!
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first noticed this product on an Amazon best-seller list, my initial response was "what a great idea." My second was "sounds too good to be true." My third, after receiving my order and slipping these headphones on for the first time, was simply "WOW!"
From the elegant, ergonamic design to the superb sound, the Sennheiser RS-120s can't be beat.
The headphones come with three connection adapters, so they'll work with just about any TV, radio, stereo, DVD or game system. The base unit is small, inobtrusive and leaves a small enough footprint that you can find a spot for it just about anywhere.
But the bottom line is they work -- and they work well. I have them set up in my bedroom and connected to my TV so I can unwind late at night without keeping my spouse awake. And on Saturday afternoons I can have the game on with the volume pumped up without a peep of complaint from her or the kids (and even if they did, I'd never hear them anyway :-) Of course, I can walk around and do chores, work at my desk, whatever, without missing a second of the action.
The rechargable batteries are a great idea, too. No need to plug a cord in, simply place the headphones on the base unit metal rack to connect and charge effortlessly.
My personal standard for consumer testing is whether or not I can rip open the package and get the product working without having to reference the instructions or manual. No worries there ... just plug and play ... and so intuitive it can't get any easier.
Form, functionality and unbelievably cool, too. An unbeatable combination.