Convenient listening privacy in same room Adjustable headband 30-ft range from transmitter Requires 2 AAA rechargeable batteries 1-year limited warranty
Go cordless and experience the freedom that the RCA WHR120 Infrared Wireless Headphones can provide. With infrared, line-of-sight transmission, you have up to 23 feet to roam as you please. The base doubles as a convenient charger and stand, and the lightweight design and adjustable band make for a comfortable, snug fit. In short, these wireless headphones are an all-around outstanding value.
1 works fine if you don't move much
Expected this item to allow me to listen to music, etc. while moving about. Found that due to the infrared line-of-sight requirement, I couldn't move a couple of feet or sometimes tilt my head too much without hearing annoying static.
The rechargeable AAA batteries and ability for the transmitter to serve as a recharger is a nice touch though. Sound quality is also decent, and headphones are a fairly comfortable fit. Overall, these headphones are an okay buy if you want to not annoy your significant other / roommates while watching TV, listening to music on desktop computer, or otherwise do some listening where you don't need to move much.
Personally, I found that I prefer to blare sound instead of being considerate of my roommates, so will sell mine for cheap!
2 Great value
My star rating relates to the category these are in - inexpensive.
These are very cheap - but have decent sound quality. My use is simply to have headphones without a cord while sitting at my computer. The short infrared range works fine for this. The sound quality is very good, all things considered. The downside is that they "clamp" on my head - the plastic headband doesn't allow for any adjustment like a metal one would. They do have a sub-headband which makes for a bit more comfort. Unfortunately the formerly pliable (soft) plastic has become quite stiff. Other than that, they are great.
Update: I am on my 2nd set, Radio Shack had a sale on them just about the same time the transmitting unit quit on my first pair. It started to get a little intermittent and then conked out (whatever drives the infrared LEDs broke). I should point out that the thing was on 24/7 either in use or charging the headphones, so I can't complain much. I'm thinking of getting another set to put aside against future failures before they discontinue them! It's May 2005 and I still use them every day and love them.
