Koss HB60 Infrared Clip-On Wireless Headphones Review

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The best part of the Koss HB60 is that you can plug any standard headphone jack into the infrared receiver. Thus, with the HB60 you can convert any of the headphones that you already own (and love) to wireless usage.
The worst part about the Koss HB60 is the headphone that it comes with. This thing is designed to be clipped onto your ears, and boy, do they hurt after about 5 minutes! These headphones also have a very strong high frequency boost (which seems to be the standard "Koss sound" - headphones for people with high frequency hearing loss). If you have never listened to Koss headphones, you might think that this hissing sound is due to poor infrared transmission. IMHO, Koss should lower the price of the Koss HB60 and just sell it without this bad headphone.
When I plugged my two Sennheiser headphones (HD545 and HD570) into the Koss HB60, they both sounded great! I can't tell that there is much difference between plugging these headphones directly into the computer/player versus plugging into the Koss HB60. There is very little hissing noise with the Sennheiser headphones plugged in as long as the receiving unit is facing the transmitter directly and located less than about 8 feet away or so. Turn the receiver to face another direction and the hissing increases only slightly, as the receiver picks up the reflected signal off the walls of the room. Step out of the room, or go to a part of the room where the transmitter is not sending any infrared beams, and the signal is completely replaced by static.
The Koss HB60 amplifies the input signal quite a bit, about 4-5 times as loud. This is great if your input signal is fairly weak, such as can happen with some cheap CD players or computers. However, because of this high gain, the amplifier of the Koss HB60 will saturate on the louder pieces of music if you set the input signal strength too high. This will sound like bursts of irregular high frequency static coming through. However, if you set the input signal too low, then there is a slight increase in the hissing sound.So you have to adjust the input signal carefully.
The only really annoying thing about the Koss HB60 is that the belt clip is located directly over the cover for the two AAA batteries. However, the clip is detachable, which, as I only discovered recently, is the real trick to changing batteries on this thing - pull the belt clip off first!
So I took off one star, but otherwise the Koss HB60 is a fine product as long as you understand the inherent limitations of this form of wireless transmission.
I got the Koss HB60 because I wanted to listen to headphones while stringing tennis racquets.I do the stringing in our family computer room, so I can't use the computer speakers most of the time when others are working in the room. The racquet stringing requires some moving around, but mostly I am standing facing in one direction. Thus, I can clip the receiver to the collar of my shirt so that it mostly faces the transmitter. Before, I had plugged the Sennheisers into one of the computers in the same room through an extension cord. This long line was always very messy and easy to step on or get entangled. I ruined at least two of the Sennheiser headphone cords in this fashion by stepping on them and jerking them until they developed an internal break in the wires. Now I can listen to the Sennheisers without worrying about the cord.


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With the Koss HB60 Infrared Clip-On Wireless Headphones, you can roam up to 250 feet in any direction from your music source without missing a beat. With an infrared transmitter, receiver and stereophones, these headphones are ideal for home theater and video. What better way to enjoy both the comfort of your home and your favorite music! The Koss HB60 Headphones feature a dynamic element for extended frequency response and can connect to most audio and video systems.

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Sennheiser MX W1 In-Ear Totally Wireless Headphone with Digital High-Fidelity Stereo Sound Review

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(More customer reviews)These headphones sound fantastic! They produce a well balanced sound across a wide frequency. Bass, mid range and treble all sound excellent. I haven't heard any distortion. Kleer definitely produces a crisp, clear sound and the headphones allow you to hear an incredible level of detail. I would have thought these were wired if I tested these blindfolded. Operation is simple. Activate the headphones, then activate the transmitter and you have sound!
There's quite a bit of innovation in one package. The transmitter is very small. About half the size of a gum package. It comes with a rubber band to strap it to a MP3 player. If you are in a clear space, you can walk quite a distance away from the transmitter. I was able to get 40 feet away without the audio cutting out. If you walk around walls or corners, it may cut out but if you are directly across, above or below the transmitter, through a wall, it comes in perfectly clear.
Twist to fit works fairly nice and the headphones feel comfortable. You may have problems jostling them loose if you have any jarring movements like running, but seems to handle walking on a treadmill quite well.
The transmitter can last for 10 hours on a single charge, the manual says the headphones last for 3 hours but I have had them run for up to 5 hours. You can charge the headphones in the charging dock three times while on the go but charging the headphones alone can take around several hours, plus or minus, depending on how run down they are. Battery life and charge time is the only true downside aside from the early adopter price.
Pros: Sound amazing, remote charging, comfortable.
Cons: Battery life, cost.

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The Sennheiser MX W1 delivers the ultimate in listening freedom and detailed stereo sound. It communicates uncompressed audio over a robust digital link enabling you to enjoy your music without the hassle of cords. It utilizes "Kleer Technologies" uncompressed digital wireless transmission of high-fidelity sound directly to the "twist to Fit" earphones. The entire system consists of two earphones (left and right), a small transmitter that connects to the MP3 player or other portable device, and a carrying case with built-in quick charge function that enables up to three full recharges while on the go.

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BRAND NEW: One World Dual Frequency Wireless Headphones Review

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(More customer reviews)The sound you get from these is really bad (I mean REALLY bad) - very tin like and no bass. The terrible sound is mono - not stereo - even hooked up to a stereo source. You have to install the ear cushions and that takes about 30 minutes. The meager instruction sheet does not mention how to set these up using the A/B switch or tuning switch so you have to figure it out on your own. You also get interference from local radio stations.
So, mine are going back for a refund and I highly suggest you spend a few more bucks and get a quality unit. I also have a Sony wireless headphone system that is incredible in sound quality (stereo) and has a rechargeable headset. BTW, you have to supply your own batteries with the OneWorld.

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This set comes with a wireless remote control device that gets plugged into your music device, a set of wireless headphones, and headphone ear covers. It is all very light and collapsible. GREAT IDEA and GREAT FREEDOM without disturbing anyone around you!

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Sleek Audio W-1 Wireless Earphone Transmitter (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)The previous reviewer reviewed the Opera version of the Kleer technology -- a different product. So that review does not apply to the Sleek W-1. I have used the Sleek W-1 for several years. In fact, I have purchased four over time and adapted them for use with my UE10 and 11 in-ear custom monitors and iPod Classic. I use them constantly when I travel, usually on airplanes, and the battery reliability and duration is fantastic. One one flight to France I cycled through nearly all of Beethoven's 16 string quartets before the battery died -- that was about 7-8 hours of constant listening. The Sleek/Kleer wireless technology puts Bluetooth to shame in terms of sound quality -- with lossless sound files on my iPod Classic it's equivalent to listening to a CD. After using the W-1s I would never touch Bluetooth again.
The Sleek/Kleer wireless technology has very good range. On an airplane, I can put my iPod in the seat back pocket and roam as far as 20 or 30 feet before the sound starts to break up. Same at the gym or at home.
With the passive sound deadening quality of my UE in ear custom monitors, the W-1 is a dream on airplanes. During take-off the engine noise is almost completely silenced (far, far better in sound canceling than any of the very expensive and over-rated Bose sound-cancelling headphones).
I highly recommend the W-1 to anyone who want the very best in high-qaulity wireless music. Coupled with high-quality head phone or in-ear monitors, you can't do better.

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The Sleek Audio W-1 Wireless Audio Accessory works with any Sleek Audio earphones. Featuring Kleer wireless technology, the W-1 wireless delivers CD quality, lossless sound from up to 60 feet away from your audio source. Completely rechargeable, the W-1 delivers up to 10 hours of independent battery life, and with additional W-1 units, allows four people to listen to one audio stream.

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