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Sennheiser RS120 926 MHz Wireless RF Headphones with Charging Cradle | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sennheiser
Category: CE
List Price: $109.95
Buy New: $68.25
You Save: $41.70 (38%)
New (20) Refurbished (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  658 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Battery: 1 Rechargeable NiMH
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.4
Dimensions (in): 12.3 x 8.8 x 5.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: RS120
Model: RS120
UPC: 615104099227
EAN: 0615104099227
ASIN: B0001FTVEK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Wireless headphones with up to 120 ft range | | • | Detailed, analytical sound reproduction with strong bass response | | • | Rechargeable NiMH batteries included | | • | Perfectly suited to home music listening and TV applications | | • | Receives reception through walls, doors, and outdoors |
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Product Description
SENNHEISER RS120 -- Now you can enjoy complete freedom of movement when listening to music or using your computer! This open, supra-aural wireless RF ( Radio Frequency ) headphone system delivers transparent, balanced sound with outstanding bass response. Transmitter can be wall mounted Very lightweight headphones, extremely comfortable to wear Frequency response - 22Hz - 19500Hz Rechargeable NiMH batteries included (size - AAA) 2 year warranty
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| Customer Reviews: Read 653 more reviews...
 Don't waste your money January 9, 2009
I just mailed this product back to Amazon. It does not work anything like advertised. White noise all the time, losing the frequency connection to the TV, TV still has to be turned way up or you can't hear anything in the headsets which defeats the purpose of using them. Don't buy this.
Not great audio quality, but decent for low-cost wireless January 9, 2009
First, the faults: These are not studio or "audiophile" quality headphones. If your expectation is immaculate sound reproduction, these are not for you. They have trouble reproducing heavy bass without distortion, and even in close proximity to the transmitter the headphones typically have a very slight hiss, which is (to my ears) not noticeable while music is playing, but is faintly audible between tracks. A rabid audiophile would be horrified, but I rarely notice it. Also, if you plan to listen while moving about a great deal, you may notice occasional moments of louder hiss or static, as the orientation of the headphones with respect to the transmitter changes, much the way a change in the orientation of old "rabbit ears" television antennas could cause reception to fade.
Now the good part: Despite the faults, I find these headphones to be quite usable, and in fact, I use them often. This is partly a matter of expectation and experience: I know their limitations, and have learned either to prevent or accept their flaws without expecting more than they're capable of, in return for the benefits they give me. The primary benefit of any wireless headphones, as I see it, is the freedom of not having to be in the same room as the music source I'm listening to. I can get comfortable and enjoy the music anywhere in the house, without having to put it on speakers that might disturb others (especially late at night). I occasionally use them while up and active (as while cooking in the kitchen), and I'm willing to tolerate an occasional second or so of slight static during a song if I turn to a different position, or a bit of signal loss if I stand in front of the refrigerator (which partially blocks the signal). During times when it would be bothersome to others if I had open speakers playing (thus disturbing someone's TV watching, or sleep), I can recline in a chair and enjoy my music very well. I still use wired headphones when it's convenient to get comfortable in the same room as the music source, and good wired phones do sound better than wireless. But the convenience factor, for me, more than outweighs the (relatively minor) aural defects of these headphones.
Some tips for those who want to use these wireless headphones:
- I find that I can minimize the background static (i.e. make it inaudible during the music and barely noticeable between tracks) if I set the volume on the source to maximum, ensuring a good signal to the transmitter, and then adjust the listening volume with the control on the headphones themselves.
- When you first get them, it may take a little time experimenting with different transmission channels and fine-tuning to find the best signal quality for your environment. Like any wireless device these headphones are subject to interference. Try each channel (there are three) on the transmitter, and then carefully adjust the tuning on the headphones to get the best signal, then move to different areas of your house to see how the quality may be affected. It took me perhaps an hour of trial-and-error to find the tuning that works best for me.
- Turn down the bass a little at your music source. As mentioned above, heavy bass will distort in the phones; feeding less bass to the transmitter will make a big difference in the overall sound quality. And with the smaller speakers pressed directly to your ears, you'll need less bass than you get from a big, thumping subwoofer anyway.
If the low cost of these wireless headphones and the convenience of using them anywhere outweighs your desire for perfect audio quality, these should do the job. But if you simply cannot abide any loss of fidelity for any reason, under any circumstances, I wouldn't recommend them; stick with high-quality wired phones.
 I regret the purchase January 9, 2009
I regret having bought this product.
The first big problem is the auto-shut-off feature. One of the prominent positive reviews for this product comes from someone who says this isn't a big deal, and it may not happen to be an issue for them, but it's a huge deal for me and other reviewers.
If whatever you're listening to (a youtube video, for example) ends and no sound is being played, the transmitter shuts off and you suddenly get loud static in your ears. If the headphones are sitting on your desk for some reason (somebody comes to talk to you and you take them off) when the shut-off happens, the hissing coming from the headphones is loud enough to annoy anyone nearby.
The other problem is that you often don't get a clean sound. You can dial in the frequency as carefully as possible but still get bits of distortion and static when you tip or swing your head. If you're doing anything else while listening to music, this is a real downside.
I would strongly recommend passing on these and looking at a digital alternative that has no auto-shut-off feature.
 Better Than I Had Hoped.... January 9, 2009
I bought these wireless headphones for my mother. Prior to doing a bit of research online, I didn't even know they existed.
I was apprehensive about purchasing this type of electronic equipment online but I read positive reviews. When I received them, they were exactly as I had expected. Reviews said that the headphones were flimsy; I do not agree that they are flimsy but they are made for heads of all shapes and sizes, which means they don't fit perfectly on my head. Sound quality makes up for it, though.
My mother and I had a bit of trouble figuring out exactly how to use them -- there are no specific instructions in the box, per say, but there are pictures and information on what to use them for. We're pretty tech savvy so we were able to figure it out.
The sound quality for movies and music (through Sirius and satellite) is AMAZING. We still cannot get them to work as perfectly with normal FM, but we mainly use them to listen to CDs or DVDs.
Works well January 9, 2009
I ordered these for my Dad who was having trouble hearing the TV and can't really afford a hearing aid. He also has sensitive ears. He loves them and has been happily using them all the time. He sent the other kind, that hangs below the chin right back. So I know he's happy with his headphones. He has recommended them to a cousin with similar hearing issues who even has a hearing aid! Both thumbs up for sure!
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