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Good: recent sound, reasonably comfortable (but I wear glasses, they pinch after a while), good price. Note: I use these to listen to internet radio via my Mac. Bad: somewhat cheap construction. But my biggest gripe is that it is VERY picky about how the phones must rest in the cradle in order to start recharging, and requires way too much of fussing to get them to sit right. When I turn the Mac's volume all the way up and then adjust the sound level with the phones control, hiss and static are greatly reduced. But I must say that after using these for a couple of years I'm starting to itch for a pair of top-notch Sennheisers.
But they are easy to use and have exceptional sound and volume quality.The only negative thing I can say is that they don't always charge the batteries like they're supposed to when the headset is resting in the cradle. We have an expensive set we use with our main TV, which we've had for about ten years now. We've used these for several months now and still like them. That was no biggie to us, because we keep rechargables on hand at all times anyway. And THESE headphones are comparable to those. They are not $100 headphones, so don't expect them to perform as such. But one of sets charges like it's suppose to. We love these headphones and they are very comfortable.We initially only bought one set and tried it out, then returned for two more sets.
Recommend this product highly. We've had other manufactures of headsets that broke within 6 months while this one is still good after 1 year. A family members hearing loss has been assisted with these headsets and our childrens studies have been un-interrupted by reducing distractions from LOUD VOLUME TV required by the hearing impaired needs within our household.We have been able to wear these headsets for hours (yes, too much TV) without discomfort. We've tired of rechargin batteries and simply use duracell "AAA" to minimize battery issues."This is my 5th pair of "Acoustic Research Wireless Stereo Headphones" and has been the most comfortable(soft earpads) and easily adjustable headset I've used. (So I can watch late night TV without bothering others already trying to sleep). The most recent addition of "Auto Tuning" in this current model increased the price but the product still offers great value. Consider most of the negative reviews relate to rechargable battery issues which don't last long anyway. I've purchased over 3 different model headsets and all work with varying degrees of quirks but most of the headsets break or hurt ones ears.
Previous model is just as good. Excellent delivery and product." We have previous model headset (4 each) for approx 1 year and purchased this pair to insure we never run out (noticed price doubled at $88.07 price). I've also had no interferance using a another transmitter for the downstairs TV. The headset allows us to listen to shows while we work around the house yet not disturb the studies of our household college and High School kids.
In that case, why I am getting horrible static at 20 feet across a room with nothing in between. I had to return the first set a week after buying them due to the 'phones failing to charge (apparently a common problem based on reviews). I've been using these headphones for nearly two years now and am finally irritated enough to write a review. The auto-tune doesn't seem to make any difference, although tilting and moving my head will help for a bit. I was hesitant to buy the same model again, but they were the only thing in the price-range. The manufacturer claims that the base will transmit up to 150 feet through walls and floors. When the static clears, the quality of the sound is excellent, too bad the shoddy reception ruins it. I cannot recommend these headphones to anyone.
This unit would fail randomly. Acoustic Research is owned by AudioVox corp. I've had to replace these headphones twice by swapping out with Amazon already as AudioVox did not respond. The headphones would just quit working without any indication. AudioVox will not back up their work on the headset. I've never dropped them or abused in anyway. Over the past 2 years of owning them, I've had to exchange them twice and it may be a third. which when it comes down to support; there is none.
The components are just poorly built. The headphones are just not worth the money or trouble. AudioVox has won the battle. Very poorly made, will not last more than 2 years of use.
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