[nova]

So, like many of you I find myself trying to enjoy my system once everyone else has gone to bed. This makes it very,...difficult. I know there are a number of very good headphones out there but I am curious,.... are there any good "wire less" headphones out there?

 

[Mike P.]

I've been using Sony open air wireless headphones for years. Light weight, comfortable and excellent battery life. If I had to buy another set I'd do it again. Highly recommended.

 

[nova]

RF or IR ? Is there a big difference?

I also came across the MDR-V6 as a budget (wired) solution.

 

[Mike P.]

Mine are IR. There has to be a "line of sight" to the transmitter, just like a remote control. RF doesn't need "line of sight" to work. I previously used wired Pioneer Studio Monitor type headphones. I found they got heavy really quick when watching TV for any length of time.

 

[deacongreg]

I have never bought wireless headphones. Though I know the obvious advantages, most of the highly regarded headphones are not wireless. And since I do not plan to walk around my house while I listen like my cousin does, well.................

 

[nova]

Yeah,... I was thinking wireless mainly for comfort. I have not had a pr. of headphones since the early '80's, I'd think today's wireless would be an improvement over 30 year old wired (at least the ones I had). Was not thinking anything too fancy, ~$200 or there about. Don't want a replacement for my speakers, just something for those late nights.

 

[deacongreg]

Yeah,... I was thinking wireless mainly for comfort. I have not had a pr. of headphones since the early '80's, I'd think today's wireless would be an improvement over 30 year old wired (at least the ones I had). Was not thinking anything too fancy, ~$200 or there about. Don't want a replacement for my speakers, just something for those late nights.

I recommend you check out Headroom - Right Between Your Ears at www.headphone.com/ Headphone geeks that love phones. And have some of the best headphone amps and accessories. Whatever you need, they have it.

 

[nova]

Thanks Greg, I'll do that. I had checked out Headfi.org the other day. More info is always good for research.

 

[deacongreg]

Thanks Greg, I'll do that. I had checked out Headfi.org the other day. More info is always good for research.

Good, you will not be sorry, they have everything.

 

[deacongreg]

I recommend you check out Headroom - Right Between Your Ears at www.headphone.com/ Headphone geeks that love phones. And have some of the best headphone amps and accessories. Whatever you need, they have it.

Nova,

Just wanted to see how your making out in your search. Did you make a purchase yet, or are you still searching?

 

[nova]

Well, I'm a little slow but I did finally make a purchase yesterday. Never did come across that good deal on the MDR-V6 as they just never seemed to be in-stock. What I did do was go back to my original thought of wireless headphones. I picked up a Sony - PULSE Wireless Stereo Headset — Elite Edition. So far it seems to do everything pretty well, kind of a jack of all trades workhouse.

 

[8086]

Personally, I like a good RF setup. IR needs line of sight and doesn't suffer from the static you find in a lot cheaper analog RF systems. Digital RF is probably the best compromise between freedom and sound quality and in my opinion Sennheiser's KLEER is one of the better systems out there.

 

[macmovieman]

I bought the JayBird Gear BlueBuds X for the guy and have it connec wirelessly via bluettoth with my ipod when I am running on the treadmill and they sound excellent even when I am running flat out at 10-12 mph. I run the cable behind my head and can switch songs at the push of a button. Helped me workout even longer.