Sennheiser RS120 926 MHz Wireless RF Headphones with Charging Cradle
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Customer Review: Hard to belive how good it is at this price
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had experience with Sennheiser headphones in one form or another for over 20 years. They have always been the right choice for phones, whether you're looking for audiophile grade, or are looking for a good sounding set on a budget. The decision to pick up the RS120 wireless unit was based on my experience with the RS140's at my work. I was impressed by the clear, artifact free sound I was getting, even at a 200 foot range, with the 140's. When I went to purchase a set for myself, I was sad to see that the 140's were discontinued, but the 120's seemed to have similar features, and were considerably less expensive. I'm happy to say that, though the 120's are missing the auto tune and compression features, the sound quality is actually better (fuller) than the 140's. This is due to the fact that the 120's utilize an open-air design, and the 140's were sealed cans for isolation. They definitely leak sound at high volume settings, so if you are seeking complete isolation, then the 120's may not be for you. For me, it's a non-issue. The sound quality, build quality, range and comfort of the 120's are so good, I almost can't believe that they are such a good deal! The re-charging system, which consists of hanging the phones up on the base unit's antenna, is ingeniously simple. The rechargeable batteries that come with the set are excellent, and they've never run out of juice while using, and I've used them as long as 8 hours at a stretch before. A real nice feature of this RS series, is that I can bring my 120 cans into work and tune them to work with the 140's transmitter! Excellent wireless system - I recommend!Customer Review: I'm glad I bought these headphones!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the Sennheiser RS120 wireless RF headphones for my wife so she could watch television into the wee hours of the morning without keeping me awake, and they're working perfectly for that. When we first unboxed the headphones I spent a few minutes trying to figure out the best way to connect them to the TV in the bedroom. We have a Sony LCD TV on the wall, and the headphone jack in in the back. So I knew I wouldn't be able to plug the headphones directly into the headphone jack. The best solution was to plug them into the line out of the cable box. Because audio and video is delivered to the TV via HDMI cable, it's a simple matter of switching the audio output on the cable box menu from HDMI to "other". Two clicks with the cable remote and the TV is muted and delivering sound only to the headphones.
The angle of the earpieces is a little awkward and tends to get uncomfortable after a few hours. I watched an entire movie using the headphones a few nights ago and I found I had to take them off to give my ears a break. The size of the earpieces also requires some creative adjusting if you plan to lay down with the headphones on. Overall, however, the sound is great and these headphones are still WAY more comfortable than those annoying ear-bud styles.
I also tested the range after we hooked them up and I was able to go from the second floor bedroom all the way to the laundry room in the far corner of the basement before I experienced any signal degradation. In the summer I'll walk around outside and test the range, and I suspect it will be pretty far.
Customer Review: PERFECT SOLUTION
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for wireless headphones for my TV to use in my condo because my wife often watches her programs on the second TV in the loft. We would have to turn down the volume on each TV so as not to interfere with each others progams. These headphones were the PERFECT solution! They were a breeze to set up and the sound quality is excellent! The headphones are so comfortable to wear, I just about forget I have them on. And the best part is the range. I can literally walk anywhere in the condo and continue to receive clear, unbroken sound. I am really looking forward to trying them out this summer while I'm sitting outside on my deck relaxing and listening to a ballgame. Although I haven't had them very long, the rechargeable batteries seem to hold a charge very well. I've used them upwards of three hours at a time with no loss or decrease of signal. The only drawback (and a VERY slight one at that) are the small, somewhat hard to find controls on the headphones themselves. But that is easily overcome by setting the controls where you want them the first time around and then using the volume control on the TV or DVD player to adjust. Then the only control you really need to use is the on/off switch. I have a few other wireless electronics (SurroundSound system, telephone, internet connection) and there is NO interference whatsoever on any of these devices from these headphones. My order was shipped promptly and received in three days using standard shipping. I would highly recommend these to anyone in the market for high quality and comfortable wireless headphones. Well worth the price.Customer Review: For the price hard to beat
Summary: 5 Stars
First the bad which are minor.
1. I would like it if the tune and volume controls were not so close together but it is a minor thing.
2. The connection cable ends in 2 RCA connectors. They include an adapter that plugs these into with a male 3.5 mm standard plug. The problem with this set up is there are going to be some situations where it is going to be very hard to plug in because of the size of the adapter. I can just barely plug it into my flat panel TV because of this. I promptly ordered a short extension off Amazon which will fix this. Again it is a minor thing.
Now the good. These use replaceable AAA rechargeables. They come with 2 and I have some already so I was ready to go. I bought these to watch TV at night. I work odd hours so I often want to watch TV while the Wife is sleeping. Had been using a set of headphones with an extension cord which of course works, but is a PITA. I had looked at some of these that were cheaper and saw a lot of bad reviews. These work great, sound is about the same as the headphones I had been using, and no more wire in the way.
So I decided to see how they sound with music. Plugged into an MP3 player in bedroom and walked around the house. Sound quality is about the same as a set of cheap wired headphones. You do need to have the volume up all the way at the source to keep the hiss out. Now if you are expecting great sound quality, no you will not get it. This same company makes some of these that cost 3 times as much so I expect they would sound much better. Bottom line for the price of these you get your moneys worth.
Customer Review: Best Value for Wireless Headphones
Summary: 5 Stars
After doing a bit of research and pricing, I ordered these Sennheiser RS 120 wireless headphones for these reasons: I have used Sennheiser in the past and like the quality, this set is only $69.99 and includes charging cradle so I won't have to mess with switching batteries. They are very easy to operate, my channel and tune was correct right out of the box, so they worked immediately after charging. The range is excellent, my base is somewhat centralized but I can walk anywhere in my 1600 sq. ft. home as well as the front or backyard with no interruptions.
I have no complaints, they are perfect for what I need them for, but my boyfriend says the bass isn't very good, so if that's a big requirement for you - you may want something else. For wireless including charger, you can't beat the price for the quality. Great Value!
There is a small bit of "static" if you're using a high volume on the headphones themselves. However, if you keep the headphone volume lower and turn it up on your TV, PC (or whatever you're using) it will sound much better.
For people saying they didn't work, try this: put the batteries in the headphones, plug the charging cradle into the wall, make sure "charge" lights up when you place the headphones on the cradle (metal to metal), leave them there for at least 18 hours before using. If they still do not work, try changing the channel at the bottom front of the charging cradle and slowly tune them on the headphones until music is clear. Also make sure they volume is actually turned up.