Product Description
The Pioneer SE-DIR800C Infrared Wireless Surround Sound Headphones simulate 5.1 channel speakers to create high quality surround-sound like what you'll experience from a traditional home theater. These headphones process Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS surround sound from a gaming console, DVD player, or CD player connected through the optical or coaxial input. The SE-DIR800C headphones offer super-soft earphone enclosures so the entire ear is cushioned for greater comfort. Die-hard video gamers, movie and music enthusiasts now have a new ally in the fight to be entertained at any time -- and at the decibel level of their preference. Self-adjusting headset Wired headphone input with volume control 2-Way stand with vertical or horizontal mounting options 3 Room Type Effect Presets - DH1(Mixing room with very little reverberation), DH2(Default mode with moderate reverb), DH3(Small Movie Theater) Inputs - Optical Digital, Coaxial Digital(cable supplied), Analog Line In Input attenuator Frequency Response - 12kHz-22kHz Distortion - 1% or less (1kHz) Rechargeable AA batteries and recharger
Amazon.com Product Description
Don't let a sleeping family keep you from your new action adventure movie, DTS 5.1 concert, or online video game tournament by setting up these Pioneer wireless surround sound headphones. The SE-DIR800C phones, which connect to any 5.1-channel source--including a DVD player, game console, digital cable box, or satellite receiver--are equipped with Dolby Headphone technology, which produces up to five virtual loudspeakers in your head by directing and reflecting the sound from each channel. The effect is a stunning surround experience, far more dimensional than with typical headphones, and, some say, even better than with a high-performance surround speaker system. The audio is natural sounding and doesn't cause "listener fatigue" as do many other headphones. The phones also work with a variety of surround formats, including Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Surround.
Most conveniently, the SE-DIR800C phones are completely cordless. The small wireless transmitter connects to your source (DVD player, game console, etc.) and broadcasts a clear, strong signal via infrared technology to the headphones. Thanks to the wireless technology, you won't snag a headphone cord on furniture, your dog, your glasses, or anything else.
The phones feature a trio of "virtual room" presets from which to choose. The options actually reproduce the sound of a playback system in up to three different listening environments based on the acoustic measurements of real rooms. The small room setting (DH1) re-creates a small, well-damped room with very little reverberation that's perfect for both movies and music-only recordings, while the medium room (DH2) is a more acoustically live (or "wet") room that's well suited to both formats as well (with moderate reverberation). Meanwhile, the large room setting (DH3) offers a bigger sound, more like the audio within a concert hall or movie theater.
A final bonus stems from the onboard volume control. With a volume dial on the headphone itself, users can easily turn up the audio without getting out of the chair. The SE-DIR800C phones, which offer a transmission range of up to 26 feet, are an ideal choice for folks who live in busy households where people go to sleep early, or for anyone who wants a little audio privacy while watching movies or listening to music. The phones are backed by a 90-day warranty on parts and labor.
What's in the Box
Wireless headphones, transmitter, rechargeable AA batteries, charger, coaxial digital cable, two-way stand, user's manual.
Customer Reviews:
Limited range.......2007-12-05
The sound from the headphones is great. However, the range is very limited. I put my hand up and it immediately blocked the signal from the receiver to the headphones and the sound would cut out. I had no idea that the headphones had such a short range. I thought that it would have the same capabilities of a cordless phone not realizing that technology isn't as advanced as I imagined. I would not recommend this product especially for the price you pay.
Bass Response of a $9 headphones.......2007-11-26
Tried it on 2 DVD Players and a Mac-Pro with Digital Out and the response is pathetic. One wonders what sort of movies on 5.1 were tested in the designing of this headphones. The quality of the output is analogous to turning a contemporary 5.1 movie and making it sound like a scratchy old Maria Callas Vinyl. From Lang's Metropolis to Lord of the Rings uniformly sound lifeless with these headphones.
Since it was a birthday gift, it was opened well after 30 days of purchase - the disappointment is costly. Perhaps it will be used for some old film noire from Criterion, late at night when I do expect the entire film industry to refrain from low bass frequencies in those productions... hopefully too tired to then wonder why I am not using those plain old $9 headphones that's lying under some nails, bolts and junk in the garage.
Good sound, but mechanical issues.......2007-11-25
I agree with most of the other reviews as to sound quality and ease of use (many of the complaints are just part of the nature of IR headsets, can't change that).
My issue is with the mechanical nature of the assembly of the headset unit. I've had two sets of these literally break one earphone unit off each year. I purchased a replacement headset, and that one just broke, also. Both, of course, broken after the warrantee period. For the cost of these, they are too flimsy, mechanically.
I use them only for television viewing (since I'm a bit hard of hearing), about 2-4 hours a night, and with that usage, just taking the headset off and on once or twice a night, they just break. I'm very careful with my equipment, and this is ridiculous.
If you have a set of these, look at where the earphone is attached (it swivels slightly) to the over-the-head arms. Right there is where it snaps, and there's no way to fix it.
I'm about to go back to a wired headset, since this is about the only wireless headset that I could find that hooked into my A/V receiver's optical port perfectly. But the mechanical design (and the difficulty of purchasing just the headset) is poor.
Except for that, I love them. Oh yeah, forget the rechargable batteries. Use normal alkaline AAs. Much easier and less fuss.
Surprisingly good wireless headphones with a few caveats.......2007-11-23
I am a night creature, which until I moved in with my new roommate was not an issue. Unfortunately, he is a bit of a light sleeper, so if I wished to continue to watch movies at 2am, I was going to need a set of headphones.
I knew from the start that wireless was going to be the only option for me, and I set about on an exhaustive four day hunt online for the best ones I could find, and the Pioneer SE-DIR800C really stood out. of course, so did the price; $300 is a lot to spend on what I considered to be a novelty item, but it was the only one that delivered on both sound and connection performance, so I took the plunge.
And so far, I could not be happier, with a few minor annoyances.
SOUND: GOOD
It really creates surprisingly accurate sound, though all of it sounds just a tad mechanical and tinny. It has several Dolby Pro Logic modes that all sound equally good, and it even manges to reproduce surround sound in a reasonably enjoyable way.
CONNECTIVITY: EXCELLENT
As long as I am in front of the device, it never looses connection. Never. it never pops, or crackles, or goes silent at all, no matter how I move my head, even when I am lying down. However, a suggestion: Don't turn the headphones on until you get your TV and cable box on first; I get some loud popping if I do that in the wrong order.
Of course, these are line of sight headphones. You have to be in front of the device for them to work, though I have found I can be directly to the side of them with no loss in connection at all.
And there are plenty of audio inputs (1 analog, 1 coaxial, 1 optical) in the back and a clear and simple way to switch between those inputs (though lacking a remote, which is slightly tedious)
BATTERY: DECENT
I seem to be getting about 12-14 hours from the two rechargeable AA batteries that come with the headphones, which is quite good in my opinion. The fact that the base station also charges the batteries is a nice touch, but I was disappointed that you actually have to remove the batteries from the headphones and insert them into the base for this to work. It is a minor annoyance, but I find myself putting regular batteries in while charging the ones that came with it, which kind of defeats the purpose.
DESIGN: POOR
It is just so damn ugly. It is 1970's Battlestar Galactica ugly. Carrot Top ugly. The headphones themselves are actually rather pleasing in their form; simple and understated. The base station, however, looks like someone stuffed Christmas lights into a digital alarm clock from 1990, complete with large, round plastic buttons all across the top. The entire front of the device is constantly aglow with green and red LED lights. It's like a condensed version of Kitt's dashboard next to your television. It looks it belongs in an old Devry commercial. It is really, really ugly.
COMFORT: GOOD
I have found I can wear the headphones for about 2 to 4 hours without having to shift them. I have good sized ears and I can still tuck them perfectly into the headphones. they are lightweight, and with a few pillows propped and folder behind my head, I can wear them lying down with no discomfort.
Click, Click and battery charging.......2007-11-16
Having spent a large amount of time searching for Dolby Digital headphones online, I was a bit disappointed with this set. The most annoying is having to remove the batteries from the head set to place them in the charger in contrast to just placing the headset in a charger. Also there is a clicking sound when the transmitted signal is interrupted or the head set is turned at extreme angles.
The sound quality is excellent and the headset is comfortable.
Product Description
Transport your tunes wirelessly to any FM radio with this handy device. Reaches up to 30 feet so you can expand your sound with maximum flexibility. The i.Sound Wireless FM Transmitter features a range of frequencys on your FM Radio for high quality stereo sound. The trasmitter allows up to a convenient 30 feet to expand flexibility. The small compact design is a high efficient trasmitter in a compact portable design.
Amazon.com Product Description
The DreamGear i.Sound wireless FM transmitter lets you transmit audio from your iPod, PSP handheld, MP3 player, or any other audio device with a standard headphone jack to any FM radio, including a car stereo or home stereo system. It's the perfect item for people who don't want to spend a ton of money buying a new iPod- compatible car stereo or deal with cumbersome cables when hooking up to their home system. The transmitter works intuitively: simply plug in your audio device of choice, choose an "empty" (i.e., unused) FM frequency, and tune your FM radio to the corresponding channel. Once connected, you can experience high-volume stereo sound through any FM radio within a 30-foot range. The transmitter, which employs full wireless technology (no other cables required aside from the 3.5 mm cable), is backed by a 120-day warranty.
What's in the Box
FM transmitter, 3.5 mm cable, user's manual.
Customer Reviews:
HATE HATE HATE THIS ITEM.......2007-09-23
This has to be the worst fm transmitter in the whole world.
First off it is a pain in the but and goes through batteries up the wazoo.
Second off the cord that goes from the fm transmitter to the Ipod or mp3 device breaks very easily after not much use. I had to go buy a new cord at radio shack for it then come to find out it took a different jack than a reg headphone jack so I had to buy an addapter so that the cord would work.
Third and finally I bought the cord for nothing because not even a week later the part on the transmitter where you put the cord into fell into the device making it impossable to use it ever again!
Again I must say THIS IS THE CRAPPIEST PIECE OF JUNK I HAVE EVER BOUGHT.
Product Description
Transport your tunes wirelessly to any FM radio with this handy device. Reaches up to 30 feet to expand your sound with maximum flexibility and includes a Multipod stand for all iPod models. The i.Sound Wireless FM Transmitter features a range of frequencys on your FM Radio for high quality stereo sound. The trasmitter allows up to a convenient 30 feet to expand flexibility. The small compact design is a high efficient trasmitter in a compact portable design. Includes a bonus iPod stand for a clutter free docking mechanism while your FM transmitter is in use.
Amazon.com Product Description
The DreamGear i.Sound wireless FM transmitter lets you transmit audio from your iPod, PSP handheld, MP3 player, or any other audio device with a standard headphone jack to any FM radio, including a car stereo or home stereo system. It's the perfect item for people who don't want to spend a ton of money buying a new iPod- compatible car stereo or deal with cumbersome cables when hooking up to their home system. The transmitter works intuitively: simply plug in your audio device of choice, choose an "empty" (i.e., unused) FM frequency, and tune your FM radio to the corresponding channel. Once connected, you can experience high-volume stereo sound through any FM radio within a 30-foot range. As a bonus, this version of the FM transmitter also includes a display stand with several stand adapters for various iPod models, including the iPod 3G and 4G, iPod nano, and iPod mini. The stand is a handy accessory for listening at home or in the office, as it positions the controls at an easy-to- access angle. The entire bundle is backed by a 120-day warranty.
What's in the Box
FM transmitter, 3.5 mm cable, iPod stand, multiple iPod stand adapters, user's manual.
Product Description
Having conventional speakers with a flat screen TV is like towing a caravan behind a sports car - it completely spoils the effect. Instead of cluttering the place up with clumsy great boxes, you want a sound source that's as sleek and technologically advanced as your screen. But the important thing is not to sacrifice sound quality in your quest for the minimal look. And that's where Celestion's radical new AV 501 Series comes in. Although the design couldn't be more discreet, the output is anything but: their acoustic accuracy and depth is phenomenal, even at high sound pressure levels. And whichever subwoofer you choose to complement your system, you'll experience the full range of movie sound effects with visceral impact as well as startling clarity.
Product Description
This space-saving corner video base is bedroom height (31) has a black finish with metallic silver accents. The storage area contains 4 shelf surfaces and is closed off by a single tempered glass door to protect contents from dust. Ships ready for easy assembly.
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