Fairly Great But Not Without Its Faults - Wireless Mp3 Head Phones Review
Posted by Kay Stanford Jr Kastum at 3:32 AMWhen I decided on the RS-180 I bought it from J & R because their customer service is outstanding. The DVD product guide estimated an initial charge of up to 16 hours, but mine was ready for blastoff in about 7. That's what I wanted to do with this purchase, so mission accomplished. I have a friend that has an older set (HDR 130) of these head phones and I tried them out.
For active applications such as gaming or playing an instrument, however, these are out of the question. I am sure I have not even explored all this headphone set can do. I guess with practice this can be overcome, with no much frustration. Set-up was easy; just follow the directions. They were expensive but I use them for so much now that they were worth the money I spent, for sure. And they are so easy to store and charge on the base- they are always ready to use. The uncompressed digital really makes a difference. The only negative as mentioned in earlier reviews is the buttons which could be more defined which would make it easier when they are on your head but this isn't a show stopper. But, to be fair, there are a couple walls and partially a refrigerator between the headphones and the transmitter. I can listen to them upstairs, the signal going through the floor, no problem. First let me tell you the good things. Yes, the quality of the sound is excellent.
Guys if you are ever banished to the Man Cave and still catch hell for the TV or movie being up too loud......worry no more. I realize they are a lot of money (I managed to get mine for under $230) but I think in the long run they are going to be worth every penny. However, I have not tried them outside. As at least one other reviewer pointed out, the controls are difficult to use with the headphones in use.
It looks far better than the RS 120s or 130s. If you've got to look at them all the time then they should look good and these do. The Sennheiser RS 180 Headphones exceeded all of my requirements. There is ample room for over the ear hearing aids in the muffs if you need additional sound clarification and tweaking, but the sound quality is so great you don't really need them. The only "real" problem I've run into so far has to do with the charging time. They're supposed to be fully charged after 18 or 20 hours if I remember correctly.
If your source is turned up enough, you can fine-tune the volume on the back of the headphones with your right hand. Navigate around it with your right thumb as soon as you begin to use them and you'll be quickly acquainted.
For active applications such as gaming or playing an instrument, however, these are out of the question. I am sure I have not even explored all this headphone set can do. I guess with practice this can be overcome, with no much frustration. Set-up was easy; just follow the directions. They were expensive but I use them for so much now that they were worth the money I spent, for sure. And they are so easy to store and charge on the base- they are always ready to use. The uncompressed digital really makes a difference. The only negative as mentioned in earlier reviews is the buttons which could be more defined which would make it easier when they are on your head but this isn't a show stopper. But, to be fair, there are a couple walls and partially a refrigerator between the headphones and the transmitter. I can listen to them upstairs, the signal going through the floor, no problem. First let me tell you the good things. Yes, the quality of the sound is excellent.
Guys if you are ever banished to the Man Cave and still catch hell for the TV or movie being up too loud......worry no more. I realize they are a lot of money (I managed to get mine for under $230) but I think in the long run they are going to be worth every penny. However, I have not tried them outside. As at least one other reviewer pointed out, the controls are difficult to use with the headphones in use.
It looks far better than the RS 120s or 130s. If you've got to look at them all the time then they should look good and these do. The Sennheiser RS 180 Headphones exceeded all of my requirements. There is ample room for over the ear hearing aids in the muffs if you need additional sound clarification and tweaking, but the sound quality is so great you don't really need them. The only "real" problem I've run into so far has to do with the charging time. They're supposed to be fully charged after 18 or 20 hours if I remember correctly.
If your source is turned up enough, you can fine-tune the volume on the back of the headphones with your right hand. Navigate around it with your right thumb as soon as you begin to use them and you'll be quickly acquainted.
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Simple listening, with tremendous long cord and adapting plug. I purchased them based on some of the more technical reviews which were posted. Acoustic Research Wireless Headphones. They are great headphones. I don't like to block up my ears with sleeping earplugs all day long for health issues. wireless headphones for computer.