Showing posts with label audio. Show all posts
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5/19/2012

Sony DRBT22 Wireless Stereo Headset Review

Sony DRBT22 Wireless Stereo Headset
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Works with iPhone 3G/GS with caveats (see update below).
Just bought these along with the TMR-BT8 iPod adapter. Pairing is very easy. While the headphones are off, hold down the power button for 7 seconds or when the pink and blue lights are blinking. The pairing code is 0000.
In addition to my 5th gen iPod, I also paired it with my Razr V3xx and Thinking T61p. No problems at all and the sound is as clear as with my wired headphones. These headphones do not have very much bass but it's much better than average in-the-ear types. The treble range is pretty good and better than average as well. Wireless range is very good, as long as there aren't too many obstacles. I was able to go at least 40 feet away with no cutting out at all. Simply amazing. Other features include controlling devices with the jog dial and volume buttons, which I was able to do with all 3 of my devices. I have not tried making or receiving a call from them yet but I don't perceive that I will have any problems. But with all the good, there's always a little bad. The control buttons do not feel firm and makes the whole thing seem fragile. In general I am careful with my electronics so this will not be a problem. I could see using these at the gym but I wouldn't drop them or place undue stress on them. This one is minor but the charger looks like it was designed to be compact but the prongs do not fold in and away. I could see traveling with these headphones on a business trip and being able to drop it in my laptop case would've been nice. And lastly, at this price, they should've included a case, preferably a hard plastic one.
Pros:
1. Easy pairing between devices
2. Very good wireless range
3. Intuitive controls
4. Battery life seems to be very good so far
5. Clear sound with no cutting out
6. Better than average sound quality
Cons:
1. Seems a little fragile
2. Prongs do not fold in on compact AC charger
3. No case included
UPDATE (8/11/08):
Now that I've had these headphones for 8 months, I found out that I can pair my phone and iPod simultaneously. I can be listening to the iPod and when a call comes in, the iPod pauses, and I can take the call. Once the call is over, the iPod resumes playing.
UPDATE (11/5/08):
These headphones work with my iPhone 3G but with caveats. First, you must use the Sony TMR-BT8 iPod adapter. You CANNOT just pair through the iPhone's built-in bluetooth AND you must not have it set to "on" before using the Sony adapter. It's probably best not to have bluetooth turned on at all. Second, you must have the adapter in and be in iPod mode before turning on headphones or they won't pair up. Third, you can get phone calls but they will not go through the headphones. And as with all previous iPhone accessories, you will be told that the adapter is an older accessory and may not work, do you want airplane mode. Just select "no" and don't worry about it. I think I covered all of the caveats. What is nice is that you can use the A2DP functions of the headphones like play/stop/FF/RW and volume, you will hear the phone ring in the headphones, and the music will resume once your call is over.
UPDATE (9/28/09):
iPhone ONLY. Now with the 3.0 firmware upgrade, there is no need for the Sony TMR-BT8 iPod adapter anymore. However, while you can play/stop music, you do not have prev/next or reverse/fast-forward functions. I recently upgraded to the iPhone 3GS and still no go on those functions. Hopefully this gets fixed in a future firmware upgrade.

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The DR-EX230DP includes a handsfree stereo headset for communicating online with its in-line microphone and an included carrying case for easy portability. The great-sounding earbud headphones feature 9mm driver units and three silicone earbud sizes for the perfect fit. Your next trip suddenly sounds a whole lot better.

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4/27/2012

RCA WSP155 - Wireless speaker system Review

RCA WSP155 - Wireless speaker system
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I have these set up in my apartment where the base is plugged into my receiver in the living room and then I have one speaker mounted in the bathroom and the other in the bedroom so I can listen to my morning show no matter where I am without having to turn up my surround sound system and annoying my neighbors. The speaker come with their own AC adapters or you can use 4 D batteries and make them truly wireless. They each have their own power and volume buttons, so you can play one and not the other if you want. Very cool.

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4/13/2012

ButtKicker BKA300 Wireless Home Theater Kit with ButtKicker Advance and Power Amplifier Review

ButtKicker BKA300 Wireless Home Theater Kit with ButtKicker Advance and Power Amplifier
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I purchased the ButtKicker BKA300 based on prior reviews here. This is my first time owning one of these systems. The intended purpose of was for more immersive movie-watching and playing on a PS3. The kit was setup with a HDTV using the line out on the TV using a Y-adapter to split between it and a 2.1 (two satellites one sub) speaker set. The rumble unit was setup under one of the four rear legs of a three-person sofa.
Watching live concert music on the Palladia channel really gives the feeling of being there. I started noticing that on regular TV programming one can hear muffled sound on most dialog as if the sofa was the speaker. This is a bit distracting, and an annoyance that could be addressed by sound proofing the furniture a bit.
The blu-ray version of The Dark Knight has some loud low frequency passages that causes a loud metallic thump. At first I though it was bouncing against the furniture or floor, so I took a couple of mouse pads as a quick fix test and put them in between the floor and another between the rumble platform and the sofa, but it did not fix the problem. I then watched Pirates of the Caribbean, again on blu-ray, fortunately not much of an issue here.
Gaming on the PS3 was another issue. Playing Call of Duty 4 with the rumble kit really brings gaming to a whole new level. Unfortunately, once I went online, grabbed a sniper rifle and aimed at someone, every heart beat the game produces started causing the metallic thump. I had someone else play while I tried troubleshooting the problem and noticed it was coming from inside the rumble module as if it was bottoming out. A few days later a family member was playing Resistance 2 and the module was not working. It had stopped working within an hour of playing, and was very hot to the touch. Once it cooled it worked again so it appears that it disables to prevent damage. I tried multiple settings for several days, lowering the "volume" on the amplifier, selecting different modes (music,movie,game,) but was not able to fix the problem.
Ultimately, I decided to return the unit. Really disappointing, I recently learned from reviews of the bigger brother (400 watts min, 1100 watts max) unit also bottoms out; this one is 50 watts. I may still give it a cautious try.

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All new ButtKicker Kit with new 4 ohm ButtKicker Advance transducer, the new wider couch / chair mounting accessory kit, new BKA300-4 amplifier (115v) with integrated wireless option, optional vertical stand, and remote control with preset EQ settings, 6m of high quality speaker wire with banana plugs, 1m high quality RCA interconnect and high quality male to female RCA Y adaptor and a speaker level interface adapter for connecting to A/V systems without subwoofer pre-outs, and an illustrated Quick Start Guide.

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4/08/2012

Jensen JW160 Wireless Headphones Review

Jensen JW160 Wireless Headphones
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I was replacing a 3 year old "as seen on TV" wireless FM based headset. These 900mhz state of the art headphones didn't even come close.
Here are the problems:
Headphones picked up a local TV station even with the base turned of. Very poor performance when used plugged into my TV's RCA type audio jacks. (why I bought them). Hissy and staticy walking around inside house (even close up). Tech support rep very condescending.
I am certain it was the model and not my TV or house or locality. I went out and purchased the Advent AW720 and have none of the above problems.
I would have liked to read this before I purchased.
On the good side, Amazon is making the return very very painless. Thanks Amazon!

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With Jensen's patented 900 MHz technology, the JW160 wireless headphones offer you superior freedom and versatility over infrared headphones. These headphones let you move from room to room, or inside or outside your house, and still receive high-quality audio signals through walls, floors, and ceilings. You can be as far away from your source as 150 feet. Jensen's JW160 headphones let you garden to the radio, exercise to your favorite CD, or stay up late watching TV without disturbing others.
The Jensen JW160 gives you full volume control and features a self-adjusting headband and a lightweight design for comfort and extended wear. These headphones are easy to install and include several hookup options. They are compatible with audio-video equipment such as TVs, VCRs, stereo receivers, CD players, and satellite receivers. The JW160s run on two AAA batteries and are covered by a one-year warranty.

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3/24/2012

Sony SRS RF930RK - Wireless speaker system Review

Sony SRS RF930RK - Wireless speaker system
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I did read other reviews before I purchased. Like other mentioned, it will turn itself off after about 3-4 minutes after a popping noise, if there is no audio source input. You can plug your MP3 player directly to speaker as well. I don't have any problem to hook it up with 3 audio sources: one from my PC, one from my MP3 palyer, and one from my cellphone. I listen my music any where within my house (about 150 feets) without any problem. If I take it over 150 feets, there is a hissing sound. I give it 4 stars for this reason. Buy it if you love to listsen your music in bathroom, backyard, and basement... as I do.
Sound is good quality.Can't beat the price, either... Since my music library is on my pc, it just made sense to use the pc as the source.

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The SRSRF930RK is a wireless system that eliminates the need for cables. Powered by a built-in rechargeable battery, this speaker system is simple to use and completely portable. Its convenient and compact one-piece design is perfect for use at home and on the go. Inputs on the transmitter allow connection to your PC or an additional audio device.PRODUCT FEATURES:900MHz RF wireless speaker system eliminates need to run wires from room-to-room;Up to approximately 46m-signal reception range;Built-in rechargeable Ni-MH batteries;Recharge easily with supplied transmitter-charger;Compact one-piece design for easy portability and use;Two inputs for connecting both PC and portable audio player;One direct analog audio input on main body;Magnetically shielded;Total output power 2W; 57mm neodymiun magnet unit.

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3/08/2012

Myine Electronics IR001 WiFi Internet Radio Adaptor Review

Myine Electronics IR001 WiFi Internet Radio Adaptor
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The press release from Myine Electronics states "Myine's Ira Wireless Internet Radio is designed to harness the universe of radio broadcasts available on the Internet and to allow user enjoyment anywhere a wireless internet connection, a speaker system and power sources are available." And that pretty well sums it up - and it does a great job at it too!
The general point of the unit is to not only give you access to the world of internet streaming radio and podcasts, but to do it easily, quickly, and without having to know a whole lot about what's going on with your network or connections. "There is a lack of good products available for people who are not tech savvy or just busy," said Jake Sigal, Principal and Founder of Myine Electronics. "Ira doesn't have any unnecessary bells and whistles, and sets up automatically right out of the box without a computer. We believe that with potentially confusing electronics, less is more."
When you first break the Ira out of the box, you'll see that it comes with the unit itself, a power cable, and a remote. It relies on WiFi being available to access the internet, and this is the first caution I would give potential buyers - make sure you have WiFi in your home, and that it is strong in the area you intend to put the Ira. The Ira seems very sensitive to interference and distance, so don't expect it to work as consistently and quickly as your laptop card does.
After plugging it in to the power and a set of speakers or a receiver, the next thing you'll need to do is configure it to access that WiFi broadcast. Although the Ira is geared towards `low-tech' users, it will definitely take some knowledge of networking and network configuration (plus a fair amount of patience) if you have any security enabled. Although it picks up the SSID if you are broadcasting that, and will tell you what type of security or encryption protocol, you'll need to be able to enter the passcode. If this is a WEP secure connection, this means you'll need to use the arrows on the remote and a pseudo keyboard on the screen to plunk out the 16 digits/characters/symbols - and unfortunately the Ira will not save incorrect configurations meaning you'll have to do it all again if you get one of the numbers wrong! It saves it if you get it right, so this may not be a big deal, particularly once you're past it.
Once you've got it all set up, you really start seeing the value and power of this unit. Users can filter by location or genre, and there are literally thousands of stations available. There are you're your typical shoutcast internet only stations, but also streaming live stations from around the globe. You've also got access to podcasts (including yours truly) and audio presentations, though you may find some of the more obscure ones missing. Myine selects the podcasts and stations that it will display through some mechanism that wasn't revealed to me. They did add podcasts that I requested (e.g., TechTalk on WRLR) without any questions or hesitation however, so I don't see this as a big hit.
If you're familiar at all with listening to radio or streaming audio on your laptop or desktop, you'll "get" this product immediately. What's really neat about it for me is how portable it is - I can listen to tunes up in my bedroom, then take the little unit downstairs to our porch outside, plug it into some speakers there and keep listening - without having to drag my laptop with it's rather junky soundcard all over the place! It's even small enough to throw in a jacket pocket and take to someone else's house to show off.
One area for future development and a feature that I really missed on the Ira is the lack of song information. Most stations broadcast the track and artist info with the song, but oddly the Ira unit does not display it. You can get a lot of other streaming and audio info, just nothing about the current track playing. The Ira software does have the capability to get updated over the wifi connection you use, so I would expect to see this fixed in a later release.
Overall Rating - 3 out of 5 Chips. It's a fantastic little product and idea, with portability and ease-of-use in the forefront of internet connected audio players (plus the benefit of not paying for XM or other similar options!). The lack of song tagging and weak reception strength make it just a little tougher to use than it should be however, and drops it down a notch. The price point is a touch high but still definitely within reach at around $130.
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Do you have wireless Internet? Do you want to get FREE music, sports, and news from around the world? Tired of confusing terminology and confusing features? Meet Ira – Our Internet Radio Adaptor that connects automatically to any wireless internet network. Extra features were intentionally removed so you can quickly listen to free music, sports, and news, without the extra hassles. Just take it out of the box, plug it in, connect it to your home stereo or boombox and use it. Automatically sets up in about three minutes and doesn't need a computer. All cables included. Ira has over 11,000 stations from just about every country in the world. Filter by location or genre to find new stations in under 30 seconds. Listen to NPR or your favorite local channels in CD like quality. Includes On Demand Podcast programming for many stations so you can listen to your favorite shows when you want. Includes a one-touch "STAR” button to store up to 40 of your favorite stations.

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3/02/2012

Sennheiser Wireless EW 100ENG G2 Microphone System Review

Sennheiser Wireless EW 100ENG G2 Microphone System
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I'm a television producer/director using two Panasonic HVX200's at 24P and this Sennheiser wireless microhone. Thus far, we've shot 5 indoor/outdoor shows for two series with the microphone and I must say it's quite impressive. I'm not an audio expert but I know when something's working well. What's amazing to me is that these units use only two 1.5 volt AA batteries each AND the batteries generally last an entire 12 hour day! I have a 9V battery based Samson wireless microphone system that's downright voltage thirsty by comparison. (I have to replace the Samson batteries every couple of hours.) The sound quality of the Sennheiser is consistently excellent at various ranges with only an occasional audio hit or dropout. The main tme we've experienced the hits are when our subject is further away; say 75 feet or so. On those occasions, we've remedied the problem by either switching frequencies or by positioning the transmitter or receiver on a more direct line-of-sight orientation.
The construction of the mic and receiver are solid, top drawer all the way. I have NOT read the thick instruction manual, nor do I intend to. My cameraman knows enough to be able to change frequencies when need be, so that's fine by me.
So, in summary, this is an excellent microphone system. It works equally well indoors or out. The quality of the sound we've recorded with it is exceptional. Don't hesitate to make this your primary wireless microphone purchase.

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Includes 1 EK 100 G2 Portable Receiver 1 SK 100 G2 Bodypack Transmitter 1 ME 2 Clip-On Microphone (Omnidirectional Pick-Up Pattern) 1 SKP 100 G2 Plug-On Transmitter 1 CL 1 Jack Cable 1 CL 100 XLR Cable 1 Camera Adaptor 6 AA Batteries Operating Instructions.

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2/18/2012

Aurum Cables 3.5mm Car Stereo Auxiliary Male to Male (Aux-in) Input Cable (6ft.) Review

Aurum Cables 3.5mm Car Stereo Auxiliary Male to Male (Aux-in) Input Cable (6ft.)
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I use these cables to connect my laptop to my TV's audio jack. In the past I had to use an extension on a pair of dirt cheap cables. Somehow the use of an extension worsened the already average quality of the audio and it sounded as if everything was coming out of a tin can. With these cables I really hear the audio as it was meant to be heard. Immediately the differences were very apparant.
I was listening to a Persian singer I quite enjoy called Farhad Mehrad and his gentle but giant voice has a booming bass to it. With the old cables I could hardly perceive the depth of his singing and it was as if I was listening to YouTube audio quality. These cables enhanced the nuances of his style so amazingly well. It felt as though he was in the room with me and I could feel his words hitting my lungs.
There is hardly any hint of distortion, though I do notice some slight hissing when I turn the volume on my TV to 60+. This most likely has nothing to do with the cables themselves because I do not notice the hissing when plugging this cable to the speakers for my Ipod and turning it to maximum volume. Other than that, the experience has been wonderful and it is well worth to pay a little more for the type of quality these cables deliver.

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Aurum Cables High quality Cables * Compatible with iPod, iPhone 3G - mp3 player or home stereo * Premium Construction Wishing you could play music from your ipod or mp3 player in the car? Aurum Cables ' high-quality, gold-plated aux-in cable is the perfect solution. Simply plug one end into your music device and the other into the jack in your car, and you're set! The sound quality will surprise you, and the cable's durability makes it longer lasting than cheaper versions. It's even compatible with ALL ipods, the newest 3G and 3Gs iPhones, and almost every mp3 player. Worried that your car isn't compatible? As long as it has a 3.5 mm aux inline in jack, the cable will work! Quality Construction - Thicker For Durability Yet Flexible Due to Soft PVC Jacket - Full Metal Shielding Within Connectors For Durability and Interference Protection - Shielding Throughout Cable - Gold Plated Contacts Enhance Your Home Theater Experience Audio sources come in all shapes and sizes. DVD players, laptops, portable CD players, MP3 players, iPods, PCs, and projectors all have one thing in common-a 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo audio output jack. Newer home theater receivers, computers, laptops and even some amplifiers feature a 3.5 mm audio input jack for connecting to sources for signal.This 3.5 mm stereo male to male cable has been built for clean signal transfer and durability. Each cable has two gold plated plugs, each with a molded strain reliefwhich increases longevity for a cable that you can count on.

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2/09/2012

Oregon Scientific WRS368 Music Sphere Wireless Speaker with Transmitter Review

Oregon Scientific WRS368 Music Sphere Wireless Speaker with Transmitter
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I have to say....I bought 2 of these on a whim in a recent sale.......
Suffice to say....I think these could be the MOST IMPRESSIVE Wireless Speakers I have ever owned.....and I've owned them all from 900mhz ones to fancy Sony 2.4ghz ones. All came with a downside of some sort whether it be Hiss, distortion, poor sound quality, low volume....etc. These have none of those problems
While 1st testing....I was blasting music on these.......1st in a bathroom.......Zero Hiss.........I was like "How loud can I make these baby go??" Suffice to say......very loud (you can definitely crank them up).....They have clear highs, and nice Bass and you can adjust the Treble and Bass.
Also...very simple setup....literally plug and play and it supports up to 3 different inputs.
I was absolutely amazed by the range of these.....as I was easily beyond 90+ Feet......I walked all over indoors with the remote speaker in my arm (it's not that heavy even with 6C Batteries).....I experienced Zero Distortion or dropouts with no Clicking (that I've experienced in other "wireless" speakers") and this was in fully obstructed 2-3 rooms away.
Throw in that the environment contains a wide variety of 2.4Ghz Wireless Products including: 8 set 2.8Ghz phone system, 802.11g Network with a D-Link Range Extender and 2 bridged Routers, Wireless HP Printers, XBOX 360, PS3, Nintendo Wii, Wireless Bridge with VOIP Adapter.....etc.
Impressive.....Verrry impressive product. Glad I bought 2.....one for use on my deck....and one for use on patio at beach house.
I've seen wireless speakers almost 2 x the price that didn't perform nearly as well as these.
The styling is great and the only downside is that they aren't waterproof/weatherproof....then they'd be THE perfect wireless outdoor speaker. I'm still gonna give them 5 STARS because they beat all the other models I've ever tried my entire life.

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Unleash the full potential of your iPod, portable MP3 player, CD player, or TV with the Music Sphere wireless speaker system. Consisting of a portable wireless speaker and a separate transmitter, the Music Sphere lets you listen to your favorite music in almost any room in the house regardless of where your audio source is located. The audio range extends to 100 feet, so you have plenty of location options, including on the back patio or in the garage. Or you can simply take the speaker to the other side of the room without worrying about cumbersome cables or a complicated setup. And thanks to the transmitter's sophisticated 2.4 GHz frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) technology and the speaker system's three-driver array (two tweeters and a subwoofer in a high-quality acoustic chamber), the audio comes through crystal clear, with no interference and a smooth, powerful sound.
In addition, the transmitter connects to as many as three independent audio sources at once. Want to listen to your iPod without disconnecting from the DVD player or the stereo amp? No problem, as the Music Sphere's two line-in jacks and RCA left/right input keep you fully connected. Even more impressively, the Music Sphere is equipped with remote "learning" and "repeat" functions. This lets you both control the speaker functions through a connected source's remote while also controlling the source itself through the speaker. In other words, you won't need to trudge across the house to increase the volume or skip tracks--just point the CD player's remote at the speaker and you're set.
Listeners will also appreciate the Music Sphere's adjustable bass and treble controls, along with the three-color LCD displaywith indicators for clock, volume, bass and treble levels, input selection, and battery levels. The display even changes color based on which source is currently playing. Additional features include a built-in clock, a wall-mount bracket for the speaker, and a total power output of 6 watts (1.5 watts x 2, plus 3-watt subwoofer).
The speaker, which measures 8 by 7.4 by 7.7 inches (W x H x D), runs for approximately five days on six C-size batteries (assuming around four hours of operation per day). The transmitter, meanwhile, checks in at 4.5 by 4.2 by 4.5 inches. The entire system is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box Wireless speaker, transmitter, two AC adapters (one each for speaker and transmitter), Y audio cable, wall-mount bracket, four screws, allen key, lint-free cloth, warranty card, quick-start guide, user's manual.

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12/26/2011

Wireless Audio/Video Sender/Receiver System Review

Wireless Audio/Video Sender/Receiver System
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Okay, bear with me as I unpack the product - first, two sets of RCA cables for stereo audio and composite video, the receiver, the transmitter, a tiny instruction manual, and ... a power supply? No. Just one cable that plugs into the DC input of one of the two units with two exposed wires on the other end that I can, well... solder to a 12V power supply I have lying around somewhere?!
It may not be apparent from the product description, but this unit does not come with its own power supply! It's up to you to provide 12V to each of the two boxes. How many Ampere? How would I know! The instruction manual just says to hook up "any 10-15V power supply".
Well, if you have a couple of general-purpose power supplies in your garage, you can try the product itself. And you'll regret that. The sound quality is a joke, you'll essentially just hear static. I tried putting the two units next to each other with the antennas effectively touching each other, and it was still just noise with a bit of sound. At some point - after choosing the right channel, and when aligning the antennas with the moon, you will hear something, but the quality is still horrific, with a tiny frequency range that makes it sound like you're transmitting the music through a phone connection.
Most of the wireless devices in the area where I tired it ran at a different band, so I can't blame interference. It seems like the device is just bad, plain and simple. There's nothing good I could say about the little details on the side either: There are no LEDs or anything, so you can't tell whether the sender is turned off or if it just sucks. The units themselves are relatively small, if a bit ugly.
All in all, the power supply situation alone is beyond belief. This unit is supposed to be used inside buildings, where you typically don't have exposed 12V cables that you can hook your gadgets to. I could understand it if this unit was designed to be used in a car, but anything that sees its primary application inside buildings needs to come with proper 110V power supplies. But even if it did, the quality is absolutely unacceptable and makes it impossible to recommend this product.

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TRANSMITTER:Frequency: 2.4 GHz-2.4835 GHz3 Selectable ChannelsFM ModulationA/V Input Jack RCA to RCA Line Input JacksAntenna: Dipole with SMA Connector12V DC Power Supply Input Level: Video-1Vp-p (NTSC/PAL) Audio-1Vp-p (NTSC/PAL)Impedance: Video-75 Ohms Audio-600 Ohms (NTSC)/10K Ohms PALRF Output Power: 10dBmRECEIVER:Frequency: 2.4 GHz-2.4835 GHz3 Selectable ChannelsA/V Output Jacks - RCA to RCA Line Output JacksAntenna: Dipole with SMA Connector12V DC Power Supply

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12/18/2011

Terk TECHNOLOGY LF10S HomeNetwork Remote Video System Review

Terk TECHNOLOGY LF10S HomeNetwork Remote Video System
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I purchased this item after having tried the Terk LF30S wireless system, which my 2.4Ghz cordless phone interferred with. Aside from the problems my phone caused with the wireless system, I feel that the wirless LF30S Wavemaster 30 delivered a slightly better picture. That's not to say that this item doesn't (well, read on), but I feel that it is slightly less sharp.
I first hooked up the LF10S to my phone jacks as the instructions say. However, the picture was fuzzy and the sound had static in it. Although I consider the phone wiring in my home to be in good shape, I guessed that there was just too much of it running all over the house, thus degrading the signal from the LF10S. Not being one to give up, and also being one that is relatively handy, I decided to run a dedicated phone wire from my living room to the bedroom, where I wanted the receiver to be. Aprox. $15 (100 ft. of phone wire & two surface-mount jacks) and an hour later, I had my dedicated phone line installed and tried it out. Much better!! I heard absolutely no static, and the picture was very clear. Although I previously stated that the LF30S wireless picture was sharper, that is not to say that the LF10S picture is not clear. I think most people probably wouldn't even notice the difference.
If you don't use any wireless devices that use the 2.4Ghz frequency (cordless phones or wireless networking devices), I would recommend the wireless LF30S Wavemaster 30. If you can't go wireless, then I would recommend this product on the basis of its video and audio quality, but be prepared to be slightly disappointed with the results from using your regular phone jacks. If you have a basement with an "open" ceiling like me (or even a crawl space), running a dedicated phone line would be easy to do, and would make a huge difference, especially if you do have poor picture and sound from your regular phone jacks. Even if you can't get underneath your floor or behind walls, you could even run a phone wire along the baseboard to the other room.

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Everything you need to establish a "wireless" connection between video source and remote TV

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12/15/2011

TV Ears 2.3 MHz System Review

TV Ears 2.3 MHz System
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These are mostly junk. Too much interference, even at only five feet, and the sound level is no better than the TV. Sound quality is far worse than the TV. Honestly can't think of any reason to recommend these.

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The 2.3 system covers 600 square feet of space and works with Plasma and LCD flat screen TVs and in the presence of florescent lights. TV Ears Patented Technology includes a revolutionary noise reduction ear tip originally developed for US Air Force pilots and is not found in any other commercially available wireless TV headset. The patented self molding TV Ears Tips creates an acoustically sealed chamber with the ear that reduces room noise and provides unparalleled comfort, cleanliness, and clarity for outstanding word discrimination so that television dialog is clear and understandable.The lightweight 1.6 oz. ergonomically designed under the chin wireless headset has been designed for maximum comfort. It won't mess your hair or get hot on your head and has convenient volume and tone controls with 120 decibels of power making it strong enough for people with hearing loss. The TV Ears transmitter easily attaches to your television set, satellite box, or cable box and charges the headset within 1 hour. While the TV Ears are in use the television set volume can be lowered or muted without affecting the TV Ears volume. Audiologists nationwide recommend the 2.3 MHz TV Ears wireless TV listening device.? Works on any TV*? Doctor Recommended? Covers up to 600 square feet? Works with TV volume muted or off? New patented TV Ears Tips add clarity and comfort? 2.3 MHz works with plasma and flat screen TVs? 120 decibels of output is 3 times more powerful than other headsets? Adjustable volume and tone clarifies words? Transmitter Charger holds two 2.3 MHz system headsets, not compatible with 95KHz system (Additional Headset Sold Separately)? Super Lightweight wireless headset (1.6 oz)? Additional 2.3 MHz system headset available separately (not compatible with 95KHz system)* Alternate Installation Kit #10315 required for TV 's without audio out ports

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12/06/2011

J-Tech Digital HDMI Extender by CAT 5E/6/7 (The latest & the best) Ver 1.3 Certified for Full HD 1080P with Deep Color & HD Audio and Max Bandwidth of 10.2Gbps Review

J-Tech Digital HDMI Extender by CAT 5E/6/7 (The latest and the best) Ver 1.3 Certified for Full HD 1080P with Deep Color and HD Audio and Max Bandwidth of 10.2Gbps
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This J-Tech Digital HDMI extender comes in a nice retail box with J-Tech Digital logo. I used it on a 100 ft run and it works perfect

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J-Tech Digital proudly provides this latest generation HDMI Extender by CAT 5E/6/7, V1.3 Certified with newest Chips & more robust & exclusive Firmware. Perfect compatibility for various PS3 / Blue-Ray / HD-DVD / DVD / LCD-TV; * It applies 2pcs LAN cable (with TIA/EIA568B connect standard) instead of 1pcs HDMI cable to transmit HDMI signal; * Support 65ft HDMI 1.3 cable at the TX input, and 65ft cable at the RX output; Support 200ft of CAT5e/6/7 between the TX and RX unit; * Total coverage up to 330ft between the video source and display unit; * Supports audio format input: DTS-HD / Dolby true HD / LPCM7.1 / DTS / Dolby-AC3 / DSD * HDMI output: 24 / 50 / 60fs / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 576p /576i / 480p / 480i * Input/output HDMI 1.3 cable distance: 200ft AWG26 HDMI 1.3 standard cable. These devices apply in home decorating, project show, TV education environment which need the HDMI signal transfer via cover-up or need transmit for long distance . Use flexible Cat5e or Cat6 or the latest CAT7 to make runs through walls and crimp custom lengths.

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12/03/2011

Acoustic Research AW-871 Wireless Stereo Speakers Review

Acoustic Research AW-871 Wireless Stereo Speakers
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Even though my experience with wireless headphones were universally poor -- I once overheard my neighbor's cell phone conversation while listening on wireless headphones -- I was very impressed by the plentiful good reviews for this product and decided to give it a try at Amazon's wonderful low price. Amazon sells this product for up to $75 below the price stores ask.
However, once I got it home, hooked it up and turned on my stereo, my experiences with this set of wireless speakers was an exact replay of my expereince with wireless headphones. I set these up as the rear surround speakers in my living room as part of on my 5.1 system, fixing the speakers only about 25 feet from the transmitter. Even in that brief distance with almost no physical block between them, the left speaker consistently spit out static. The rightt speaker played fine all the time but had an annoying tendency to click while the music was turned off.
This is not what I had in mind for my home stereo! I moved the speakers around (as far as the power cords would go, anyway) and re-situated them, trying to gain greater proximity to the transmitter. This did nothing to improve matters. The transmitter indicated the signal was strong, yet that left speaker continued it staticky way throughout my experiment.
These speakers are easy to set up and easy to get working. You really don't need the instructions if you've had any experience with anything wireless. Still, I consulted the booklet to see if there was anything I was doing wrong. At one point I had the setting on both speakers at "right", so I changed that. No change in the outcome. I also re-set the transmitter from "1" to "2" and even to "3". No change. I moved the speakers again. No change. I consulted the booklet and listened again. Same thing.
Perhaps my experience has something to do with my neighborhood, my home or my neighbors, but my experience was not nearly as good as those reported elsewhere on this page. On the plus side, these speakers sound pretty good for something that barely costs $100 and they are easy to use.
They are portable and can be set up anywhere a power source is near or set up anywhere using battery power. The transmitter is supposed to be good up to 300 feet and I know the speakers in my house received the signal. I simply was not going to pay for a product that resulted in my SACD signal being converted to static.
While the sound the speakers produced was pretty good for something so inexpensive, I was not impressed with them as surround sound speakers. With independent volume controls, they seem like just another set of speakers to me. Compared to the sound I get from my wired surround speakers in another room from my front three speakers, these did not sound much like surround speakers regardless of the amnount of fiddling I did with the volumer controls and transmitter.
Even though this experiment was a failure at my house, I am grateful Amazon accepted my return; not every company on the Web will take back electronics. I wish you better luck with this product than I had.

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Anyone who has installed a speaker system knows the worst part is figuring out how to hide the unsightly speaker cables, especially if your speakers are located across the room from the receiver. Enter this pair of Acoustic Research stereo speakers, which resolves the dilemma by eliminating speaker wires altogether. The system's powerful transmitter broadcasts its 900 MHz signal through walls, floors, ceilings, and other obstacles, giving listeners a wide array of installation options.


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12/01/2011

Sylvania Quiet TV SYL-WH950GB Wireless Stereo Headphones Review

Sylvania Quiet TV SYL-WH950GB Wireless Stereo Headphones
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When I first put them on, they don't last more than 5 minutes before I have to
click them off and on to stop the static.

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Sylvania Wireless Stereo Headphones has two channel wireless capability for great sound quality and uninterrupted listening. Uses noise reduction technology, PLL, and MCU for frequency stability. Is easily portable since the transmitter serves as storage for the headphones. Comes with AC and USB adaptors to power the transmitter. The transmitter can also be can be battery powered.

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11/10/2011

Sony DR-BT21IK/B Wireless Transmitter and Bluetooth Headset for iPod Review

Sony DR-BT21IK/B Wireless Transmitter and Bluetooth Headset for iPod
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I'll have to say Sony has a great product on their hands here. The problem is they don't tell you this at all, neither on the box, on their website, in this listing on amazon or other reviews I have read.
Pros:
-Easy to setup
-Best sound quality out of all bluetooth headphones tested-comparable to a about a $50 pair of wired headphones (good bass, a little scratchy when you have it really loud, great mids and highs)
-Versatility (explained below)
-Most comfortable behind the ear bluetooth headphones, also the lightest, comparable to the weight and comfort to other sony behind the ear wired headphones
-Battery life is very good
Cons:
-Foldable aspect makes them a bit delicate, little worried that could be a problem in the future
-Play/Pause/Forward/Backward control for music is a little tricky and small
Versatility:
What everyone including Sony fails to tell you is these headphones can replace all of the following: your bluetooth headset for your phone (if your phone has bluetooth), your bluetooth headphones for your cell phone (if it supports this profile), headphones for your computer (if it has bluetooth), mic for your computer, allowing you to chat with your friends wirelessly. Also you can use the ipod transmitter to connect your ipod to other bluetooth enabled devices, like your stereo system in your home entertainment system, that is if it supports it. The headphones/headset has a built in microphone, giving you the ability to use the whole system for talking to people on your computer and cell phone. I tested it with multiple systems and I was well impressed. Also worked great on my macs. Another feature not mentioned is while listening to music on your phone, you can receive a phone call, and then go right back to listening to music. The last thing I need to test is if I can have my phone and ipod connected at the same time and it pauses your music when a call comes in.
The beauty of this product is it can be used in so many manners, it ends up replacing so many things. The cost is well justified when you realize it replaces the headphones for your ipod and computer, the bluetooth headset for your phone (easily $60) and mic for your computer. On top of it all what it replaces, it ends up being wireless, making it so much easier and convenient to work while enjoying your music or talking.
Five stars to Sony, now get your marketing department to realize the product you have and bring the price to exactly $99.95 retail and you'll sell tons of these.
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Case Logic makes this case for GPS units, where the DR-BT21IK/B happen to fit perfectly in it. It is made of durable and secure leather and vinyl, very hard to help protect your investment. Because of the folding plastic, I recommend this case (I just got mine from my local computer store this evening) to protect the hinges cause I can see when traveling with the headphones, those could easily get crushed.
http://www.amazon.com/Case-Navigator-Removable-portability-Complimentary/dp/B0016P02UQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1233627859&sr=8-3Sincerely,
Sickboy

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This kit contains DR-BT21G(Bluetooth headset) and TMR-BT8iP(Wireless transmitter/receiver). Enjoy wireless music with iPod and bluetooth receiver. Operate basic functions of iPod remotely from BT headset which has AVRCP capability. Charger Not included.

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10/20/2011

Philips SHP2500/37 Full Size Headphone with Volume Control Review

Philips SHP2500/37 Full Size Headphone with Volume Control
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I owned/used/abused the previous model for more than 6 years and man did it take a beating. It worked flawlessly until the little volume controller broke open and one of the wires broke off. I decided not to bother trying to fix it so i found this set and purchased it. Aside from looking cool and good price, they looked even sturdier than the last model headphones (including the volume controller). They fit comfortably, cover your ears completely and are not too tight. Good, full, clean sound (better if you can tweak it), and very loud. I Use them primarily for games, as you can hear the smallest of sounds. Good for watching TV privately if you really need to (although the cord gets in the way). Owned them for 1-1/2 years so far and not a scratch. For the price its a must have.

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