Phone-Accessories Reviews

I picked up a pair of the rs-65's cheap from Amazon for watching movies and listening to music at night, so as not to disturb my wife and daughter. I have to agree with the previous reviewer's negative review---though they are not the worst headphones I've ever heard, they are not a good value for the money. When I first took them out of the box, my impression was, "Gee, these things are made of some pretty cheesy plastic." Getting a good, comfortable fit for me was impossible, and wearing them through a whole CD or movie was not a pleasant experience.

While the range for actually hearing some kind of sound may be ok, even a few feet away from the transmitter there is still static, which is very distracting while listening to music. Watching a movie is a little better, as you sit in one position, but even turning your head from side to side creates noise---I just can't bear to have noise interfere with the sound. Even aside from the static, the sound from these headphones is not good for the money. My corded Koss Portapros (you can check them out here on Amazon---much cheaper) sound infinitely better, and they are by no means an audiophile set of phones.

These headphones also have a surround sound feature which adds some "space" to the sound in your head, though the overall effect is pretty weak and does not compare with a true surround sound 5.1 system. Overall, I thought these headphones had tolerable sound for movies, but were just too uncomfortable to wear through an entire feature. After doing more research, I think wireless headphone technology still needs much improvement, and I plan to stay with corded phones for now.

As many people have pointed out, be prepared for static and temporary loss of signal as you move around while wearing these. It might annoy you (like me) to the point of having to go through the hassle of returning them. I do find them light and comfy, and the sound is fine ifmost of the time. If you keep your head stationary you won't have any break in the sound. But if your head is perfectly stationary, do you really need cordless? My opinion: live with the cord if you can...until the technology gets a bit better... it will.

I really enjoy the mobility and the light weight. The sound isn't bad either. Typical of the better Sennheisers with decent bass and a nicely balanced high end. The downside of the cordless design though is that they lack the extreme detail of the best headphones and the highs aren't extended enough to get a silky topend.
I hesitated to buy these though based upon some comments by reviewers. There is some truth to these comments but they don't bother me. Yes, the headphone cup is a bit small and they do seem a bit tight at first. But I'm an over six foot male with a large head and average size ears. My ears fit fine and after just a couple of minutes they don't feel tight at all. I can wear them for hours comfortably. And reception isn't perfect. I can use them most anywhere in my large house but there are some deadspots based more on how I turn my head than distance. The good news though is that just a tiny head adjustment clears it up.
And lastly I recommend the SR65 as the sweet spot in the line. It has the autotuning feature which I suspect is important to decent reception and it has the surround sound feature which basically seems to feed the deeper bass to both channels. It does give more ambience and better bass. It definitely does enhance the sound of some recordings. The SR85 lacks the surround and substitutes dynamic noise reduction. That's evidently a compander system that according to the SR85 reviews seems to compress the dynamics. No problem here on dynamics.

This set of headphones were bad right out of the box..I have co-worker/friends that have purchased the same product ( refurbished by the same company ) and most have failed to work properly within 2 to 5 days..problems like ( canceling feature doesn't work at all..Humming noise..or bad sound quality ) I wouldn't waste my time or money sending product back to this company..as they can't fix them right the first time..(...)..

Excellent noise-cancelling, where the noise is mostly bass and all-pervading (e.g. inside a plane in flight, or near to rumbling air-conditioning).

It's not so good at supressing high frequencies (inevitably, 'cos of the laws of physics), so the job I wanted it to do - blocking out other people's voices when I'm trying to concentrate in the office - is beyond it's abilities, sadly. It makes the voices quieter, but it makes the rumbing air-conditioning and other background stuff quieter still, so the voices actually become more obvious, especially if the person talking is within 6 feet of you.

Also, I find the rigid plastic head band tries to squeeze my head while I'm wearing the thing, but maybe that's just 'cos I have a big head! =:o} The weight and bulk of the battery on one side of the headband makes them a bit lop-sided. I'd prefer to see the electronics built into the cable, rather than weighing down the headpiece istelf.

They're certainly the most affordable noise-cancelling headphones I've found anywhere, and do a great job or reproducing whatever music you're playing through them, and thus they're good value if, like me, you're not quite sure it's worth shelling out a fortune on an experimental idea: At least if the noise-cancellation doesn't do the trick for you, you'll still have a decent pair of headphones for occasional use! =:o}

If you're searching for a way to hear music on your daily commute to work, on an airplane, or on a trip, than look no more. Produced by the creative minds at Aiwa, the "HP-CN5 Noise Canceling Headphones" are the perfect piece of technology to have around.

Utilizing noise-cancellation technology, these headphones block all sources of outdoor noise and interference such as an airplane engine, a car motor, or screeching rails when listening to your portable radio/compact disc player. I first had the experience of using noise-cancellation headphones on a flight in 2000, and have always loved the quality of sound they have given me. Many companies, such as Sony and Bose have also produced their own versions of these ingenious headphones, however if price is a matter to you, than I would stick with Aiwa's version (Sony and Bose have priced their headphones over $100).

While these headphones are great because they can easily fit into your bag, purse, briefcase and come with leather case, there are negative aspects to them. The fact that the cord is too short doesn't help me when I want to use these headphones when jogging or working out on a treadmill. Also if exposed to plenty of wear and tear, the headphones tend to break easier than traditional headphones. However, compared to their headphones, I wouldn't trade these for ones that will not give you the same quality of sound as Aiwa.

In conclusion, these are great headphones to have period. Aiwa has produced another winning product in their long line of audio products.

I bought this as a gift for my dad for Christmas. I read the other negative reviews here and a warning flag went up. But I was foolish enough to still buy it because there were a couple of good reviews. Well don't make my mistake. Heed my warning and don't buy this piece of junk.

It is impossible to read the time on the display. My poor dad spent two hours reading through the manual and fiddling with contrast settings and brightness to see if there was any way to salvage my gift. He even tried going to ConAir's site to see if there were further suggestions to adjust the display. But it was no use. It is poorly engineered. Even in a room with the curtains drawn, I couldn't read the clock from seven feet away and I have 20/20 vision. The display is not the LED type, but like a digital watch. How ConAir could ever design a product with such great potential and then so thoroughly ruin it because of a horrible time display is beyond me.

Furthermore the poor engineering extended to the battery cover. How could I put the battery in, if the the battery cover couldn't be opened?

Now I have the hassle of buying a box to ship this back to Amazon with shipping paid by yours truly. Arrgh! Don't waste your time with this product. Heed my warning, or you too will be sitting like me in a month venting your frustration by writing a negative review.

It is certain that CID500 does bring a lot of advantages while using the multi-funtional phone. I can use a telephone to listen to music, as it provides CD player. It is amazing that there are radio, clock and cd player exsisting in a featured phone. Moreover, the price of CID500 is quite reasonable, since it has so many functions, which you cannot find in other phones. Thus, you should buy it!

This is really a *4* star product for the money, but I'm giving it *5* stars because I feel the overall average has been unfairly dragged down by users who refused to read the manual and/or those who could use a new pair of glasses!

I'm an audiophile of many years experience with home and car stereos. For a combination clock radio/cd/telephone, your options are this product or the Zenith Z828B.

First let me settle the LED Display issue. Viewing the display at night is *NOT* a problem. Not only is there a high/low brightness switch, but there are also *5* levels of contrast settings (which you probably wouldn't discover unless you read the manual). The entire display itself can also be adjusted to 4 different viewing angles. The display is only slightly difficult to read if you have not adjusted things properly. As a sleeper who prefers complete darkness at night, I will admit, the display is a little bright for me, even on the low brightness setting. However, I intend to add an on/off switch for the backlight! :)

As for the rest of this unit, the phone, caller id, digital tuner & alarm clock function well. Programming is not so difficult as one reviewer had mentioned.

Bonus Features: 1) Automatic time counter for length of phone conversations. 2) Auto-mute of cd/radio upon answering a phone call. 3) Random play and programmable song order on CD player. 4) Headphone jack can be used for hookup to powered speakers or as in input to additional stereo equipment. 5) Call-back button works well with the included Caller-ID. 6) Sleep mode includes a 'loudness' setting if you prefer to fall asleep to a softer volume and wake to a louder volume.

Weak points: 1) Only some of the lighted dial buttons are lit well, the rest are dim. 2) Does not have the ability to display caller ID on call-waiting. 3) This is more of a personal preference, but the "up" buttons for volume/presets/tuning presets are on the left and "down" buttons are on the right--Would have been nicer if it was reversed.

Overall, I feel this is a good buy for the money! The phone reception is clear and the CD player and tuner are decent for the price. I would not recommend it as a replacement for a primary household CD stereo. But it is great way to save space on your night table and wake up to music of your choice!

Well, these headphones look good online. They are comfortable and easy to put on and feel like you're not wearing them. That's about all that's good about them; the sound is very poor - it cannot support a large amount of bass. At high volumes the sound is intrusive and scratchy. Also, they extrude far out on your head, so you don't really want to wear them in public. Anyway, if you're looking for some good headphones for about the same price, go with the silver Sony MDR-G72LP Street Style Headphones. They look great, sound great, and are built well.

I purchased these to replace the cheesy earbuds that came with my Dell Digital Jukebox. I, foolishly, assumed that "Sony" earphones would be a great improvement. Let's see...

They are uncomfortable, they're tinny-sounding, and the cord is ackward. Other than than that, they're fine.

In other words, I want my money back! Crap.

This headphones is a more expensive unit compared with other comparable products. Is this worth it? It depends.

Among the headphones that I have tried so far, this one definitely sounds different. The frequency response is rather flat, meaning the bass and the treble do not get boosted as much. I think over the years my ears got so used to bass/treble boost that I first felt strange listening music thru this headphone; music sounded airier. Also, the sounds get dispersed across the left and right better than the other cheaper headphones. This makes possible to hear the details of each sound element better. I was actually amazed how much detail I was missing with other headphones. With a bit of boost, the bass sounds and subtle detail of sound can blow you away. I would think those are pros depending on your tastes.

Now, the cons. Sometimes I feel the bass and vocal sounds do not get "centered" correctly; I tend to hear them a bit toward the right than usual. I don't know why this happens, but I can assure it's not my ears! Also, the vocal doesn't come out very clearly with this headphones. If you listen to a lot of vocal music, you might be dissapointed. For instrumental music, it works just fine. Another thing is that the ear clips are not as comfortable as a set of Sony headphones that I used to own prior to getting this one.

Also, by construction, this one isn't suitable for listening in a very noisy environment. You can hear too much noise from outside.

Overall, I have a reservation about recommending this headphones for casual listeners. If you know what you are getting, this may be an interesting headphones to try.

i have the veo advanced connect ,it has worked one time,when i'am on a web site everyone esle can see but i can not see any thing that is being shared they can see me but i can not see my self on the screen?can some one let me know what the problem is????????

I own two smooth running Windows PCs. One runs Windows 98 First Edition, the other runs Second Edition. The Veo Advance Connect Camera worked on neither of them.

In fact, upon installing it on one computer, a blue screen-fatal system error automatically popup and persisted as long as the camera was plugged in. Perhaps this problem could be solved- I wouldn't know' tech support never e-mailed back. After 7 days, I gave up on this cheap, hopeless camera and returned it promptly for a Logitech 310 Webcam, one that has decent quality, but at least works.

I have been with the web cam for several months and I
love it very much. The picture quality is pretty nice
in both online instant message programs and local pic-
taking application. Well, the only thing I would
complain about this camera is the looking: not that
pretty :-) Well, it is not web cam not a decoration for
my room.. So no big deal for me.. And plus I like the
"spider" stander which fits my LCD monitor perfectly.
And you can switch the spdier to a flat stander as well.
I video-conversated with my friends and they are impressed
by my image quality and several of them even got the same
one for themselves..

I bought this to use an ipod in the car. I live in the fifth largest market in the country (Dallas-Fort Worth) and the only station that consistently gives a signal without crosstalk from other stations is the very first one - 87.9. So the one positive is that it does actually work.

There are lots of negatives:

The setup is difficult. The Griffin web site tells you that you need to manually install the station 'song' files if using itunes. Once you have them synced to your ipod, then you play just the first half of the station 'song' you want, then press pause. If you pause to early or late, too bad - it doesn't work.

The signal is very weak. On accustic songs, I often hear an irritating *splat* sound whenever the performer sings a long 's' sound. This is no matter what the sound level is set to. Static and signal loss are common.

The battery life is a killer. On a recent road trip, we got just under 4 hours of playing time before the battery died.

It's cheaper than getting custom inputs installed in the dash, but I don't think its much better than a cassette adaptor.

Well I had a Bad iTrip. The thing was a knobathon to get going in the car while driving (and that was with my CoPilot) and when i 'luckily' found a station almost by accident, it sounded terrible. Like an MP3 thru an FM channel or an FM station thru a tin can.

it has been returned - up for auction it goes.
(++ on the plus side the design and concept were way too cool - it hooked me. It might take 2-5 years to perfect the technology maybe then i'll try again...but for now it definitely sucks.)

I bought this product in June 2004. I have a second generation ipod and was looking for a way to connect it to my car stereo. My brother had suggested sending RCA cables up behind the dash into the auxiliary input of the stereo. This sounded like it would be a pain, though, so I thought I'd give Griffin Technologies' ITrip a chance. When I received the item, I was delighted to find that the sound quality was actually quite good. I had read some people giving it poor ratings due to sound quality. Maybe it's because the city I live in (St. Louis) isn't packed from one end of the dial to the other with FM stations. Maybe it's because of the radio I was transmitting the signal to. Whatever the case, I found the item to be very nice. It comes with some software which is easily installed. You just put the cd in and it automatically adds an FM "playlist" for each frequency on the dial (every other .1 KHz, i.e. 89.7, 89.9, 90.1, etc.) to your music program (for me it was MusicMatch Jukebox, I'm sure it does the same for ITunes or WinAmp). As soon all the station playlists have been added to the program, one simply needs to connect the Ipod to the computer to synchronize it with the computer, and then you're ready to go! It took me a matter of minutes to figure out how to use it. All you do is connect it to the top of the Ipod unit via the headphone jack, a little blue light comes on, and then you go into "playlists," choose a frequency, then press pause. This sets the ITrip to transmit to that particular frequency. If you want to try a different one, you simply go back to your ITrip playlist, choose another, and press pause. The blue light flashes several times once the chosen frequency has been locked. I chose 101.7, which is in between two large stations in St. Louis...101.1 and 102.5. I figured that frequency would have a fairly large buffer between it and either one of the high strength stations adjacent to it and thus a clear signal. I was right, and the sound quality was really good! The most important thing I found was positioning of the unit. I think it has to be positioned a certain way for best sound quality. The Ipod volume also has to be at an optimum setting for the best sound quality. Most of the volume control is done through the radio volume control anyways, not through the Ipod. Also nice is the fact that the unit does not require batteries! All in all, this is a great little item if you plan on taking your Ipod with you on the go. The only thing I'm not sure of is taking it on long roadtrips. It might require changing the ITrip's frequency many times because while a particular frequency may be unoccupied in one part of the country, it may house a very strong signal conglomerate radio station in another part. Regardless, I'd strongly recommend the item to anyone interested. It's affordable and it does its job as advertised.

I needed a way to play my iPod through my car speakers; I expected loud, great sounding quality of sound. I have tried cassette adaptors, which are just horrible.

This is a FM transmitter, meaning that it transmits a radio signal to a specific radio bandwidth, e.g. the popular radio stations you listen to like 95.7FM, plays its music through that specific bandwidth. The iTrip has about 100 different FM settings that you can select and play through. Problem is, a lot of FM stations are already taken up, and, a lot of stations do not work well with the iTrip. So really, more than half of the stations that are provided are useless.

Next, is the difficulty of finding the perfect station. I mean, who really has the time to go through each station to see which one works the best? I sure don't. I use the default setting of 88.1FM, which is fine, half the time. Other half of the time it is filled with static, and often, other bandwidths take over the dinky iTrip's frequency.

The sound quality is of course, radio quality. This means, poor quality. Default CD quality is 128kbps. Radio quality is only 92kbps. Which is, pretty bad. I was trying to play my iTrip on my friend's system in his car, and it sounded horrid. Also, I am one of those obnoxious people who like to play their music loud. Only problem with the iTrip is that if you turn the iPod's volume more than 85%, than the static gets 5x worse and the quality gets 2x as worse. The car speakers can only go so loud as well, so for people like me who turn their music up all the way, the iTrip does not provide that.

The only good thing about this is the "aerodynamic" shape and merging with the iPod. It fits right on top of the iPod, and doesn't have any cords. Very convenient. It also does not need to use batteries, nor does it need to be charged. It uses power straight from the iPod itself. So no cords, no batteries. That leaves the iTrip alone in the race for the best iPod radio transmitter.

I give it 3 stars because it is very convenient when compared to other radio transmitters of its kind for iPod users. However, it cannot be used for any other types of devices of course, so if you're stuck with just a CD player one day without your iPod for some whacked, random reason... you are stuck with just your earphones. The quality is horrible 65% of the time and finding a good radio station is hard. But besides getting direct connection with your stereo through adaptors and having the right deck for your car, this is the next best thing.

Someone earlier wrote;

>Radio quality is only 92kbps<

That is misleading. The new HD Radio signal is only 92kbs, but regular FM is analog, limited only by the multiplex stereo system in use that forces a high frequency cutoff at 15KHz. Technically, analog FM (without the required cutoff) would sound better than CDs, as it does not have the low bit rate of even CDs, and as a transmission system does not have problems with hiss as did old old tapes, or problems with scratches as did old LP records.

Of course most FM stations now play CDs or MP3s, and they often compress their signals to make themselves sound louder. But technically, FM sound is about as good as it gets, transmission-wise.

I have an iPod Mini and have been using the iTrip with this for about three months now. It works extremely well in the car (2001 Volvo)and through my home and work radios. I live in the Washington, D.C. metro area. I've used this in Baltimore and on drives out to the Eastern shore. I only occasionally get a little static which tends to go away within a minute or less. I am buying a second Mini and iTrip for my wife. ENJOY.

Thomson Electronics purchased Jensen. Thomson no longer will honor lifetime warranties on items purchased prior to July 2003. I hope they will honor their employees' pensions but given there casual attitude towards consumers I am doubtful.

Terrible. Picture is misleading. The casing structure is actually attached to the entire unit and they expect you to carry it around with your headphones.

Don't buy this! First the autowinder dose not work at all--I had to leave the wire under the cap; Second, the wires do not work--I could only hear sound from one ear, sometimes none; And third, the earphones are huge--they hurt my ears so much, I could not wear it for more than ten minutes.

I give it two star only because when I first bought it, it worked well, and porvided pleasureable sound. But then, everything down hill. Bad quality!

I will have to throw it away, buy a real headphone!!

This review is for the Advent AW720. Don't buy it.

1. Very weak battery life.

According to the manual, it takes 12 hours to completely charge the Ni-Cd battery and a completely charged battery yields 4 hours of playtime. 12/4 is unacceptable. The weakest of Sony headphones have batteries that charge for 24 hours but yield 30 hours playtime. So if you charge the weakest Sony headphone battery for 12 hours, you get 15 hours, or 3 times the charge! That's more like it! The Advent battery makes you feel limited and I don't like feeling limited. Second, this may sound silly, it costs you to charge the headphones. If I didn't live in a dorm, I'd care! Those nickels can add up!

2. Poor clarity for anything except music (no dvd, videos, etc.)

Really, when I'm not using my headphones, I always have them charging! I always start off with 100% charged battery. And I play around with tuning knobs on both the headphone and the base. I do everything yet I cannot get rid of the "audio scratches" when watching a DVD on tv or watching a video on my computer. True, the careful tuning can get rid of the "hiss" but the "audio scratches" will be there at least every ten seconds no matter what you do when using the headphones for anything but music.

I tried to use the "special connection" (for my dvd player)that they give you rather than the typical headphone jack connection. Batteries were 75% charged. As usual, with proper tuning, the hiss was gone. But the "audio scratches" stayed! Those scratches totally ruin your movie watching experience! Second, I had to crawl down, disconnect the tv audio input nad then connect the headphone input to the dvd. When I finished trying to use the headphone, I had to crawl done again, disconnect and reconnect the tv audio. Who wants to go through that trouble for a "special connection" that doesn't really work? And how is it even possible if the battery is so weak that after half way through the movie it is signifcantly uncharged? Pathetic!

That being said, the sound quality of this headphone is great for music from my computer. No doubt about it. There are very few "audio scratches" there and with proper tuning the hiss will go down. Also, contrary to some reports, these headphones can be very, very loud indeed without being harsh!

3. Not very durable (then again, how many are?)

Close to the ear cup, there is a strip that is very easy to wear and tear. The ear cups themselves are of hollow plastic (although this is OK). Every time I put on the headphone, I feel afraid to break that part. Even the ear cups are poorly connected to the stem (this doesn't seem to be trouble). I admit it is easy to reinforce that weak area near the cup with duck tape and it won't trouble you at all, but who wants that! But then again, how many durable headphones are there? I wouldn't put my money on the RCA 160 Whip or whatever. I'm sure you can find something better anyway.

4. Range is very good!

I live in a dorm where there are thick walls. I can get out of my room and up to 30 (not 300) feet in the hallway and I can listen to music with no trouble. Hey, that's not bad is it, considering the fact that some headphones promise only up to 24 (of course, you know what they promise isn't the same as it really is, so factor that in). I still think 30 feet near thick walls is very impressive. And I'll bet that if it was a more open area, I'd get even better range. Impressive for that and probably top notch!

Conclusion:

Don't buy it. The battery is unacceptable. Very limited play time. And you are limited only to music. You can't watch movies or videos or watch tv with this headphone! Oh no you can't, not without getting an annoying "audio scratch" every the seconds even if the battery if fully charged and you use the optimum connection they tell you on DVD! And that is unacceptable because it ruins your movie experience!

I paid 17 dollars for these headphones right here at amazon (I hear the current price is 64!). I'd say you cap your price to 40 dollars (be patient, there'll be some merchant selling for a 40 dollars or less) and buy a Sony. I hear that even the Sonys are very poor, but at least you get a stronger battery?

Good luck.

I shopped all around!! The AW791 Dolby Digital are the best value on the market. The sound is great, you have the freedom to move from room to room with only minimal sound loss. No "line of site" restrictions like the IR wireless headphones. Two "Digital" inputs and one analog means you can plug in an array of sources. Battery life exceeds all others. They are comfortable to wear for extended periods for the real long movies. The ONLY thing to look out for is the pivot point on each ear piece. It is a weak joint that can break if twisted wrong. Make certain to put on and take off with ease.
All around a great product and if you shop around you will NOT find an exact product like it. Way to go AR!

some of the reviews above are in-accurate.
First off: there is no tuning knob on the base so they (other reviews) must be referencing another model. (aw721?)
This model has three channel selectors

I got mine off ebay for $50.

pro's:
-works great, little hiss when its turned on, but this is because it is auto tuning ( 3 seconds)
-takes digital inputs (optical too)
-volume goes way up.
-comparable if not better than my Sony MDR-CD380
-freedom from my mp3 player, pc, etc
-? interferes with my cell phone's incomming signal. (side-effect, but nice "Feature" ;)

con's:
-feels weak. dont think it will survive a drop or sit-on

-the light on the base when charging does not glow. (I dont know if it should, I must call them)
-Batteries dont seem to charge. Maybe this problem is limited to my set.

This review is for the Advent AW720. Don't buy it.

1. Very weak battery life.

According to the manual, it takes 12 hours to completely charge the Ni-Cd battery and a completely charged battery yields 4 hours of playtime. 12/4 is unacceptable. The weakest of Sony headphones have batteries that charge for 24 hours but yield 30 hours playtime. So if you charge the weakest Sony headphone battery for 12 hours, you get 15 hours, or 3 times the charge! That's more like it! The Advent battery makes you feel limited and I don't like feeling limited. Second, this may sound silly, it costs you to charge the headphones. If I didn't live in a dorm, I'd care! Those nickels can add up!

2. Poor clarity for anything except music (no dvd, videos, etc.)

Really, when I'm not using my headphones, I always have them charging! I always start off with 100% charged battery. And I play around with tuning knobs on both the headphone and the base. I do everything yet I cannot get rid of the "audio scratches" when watching a DVD on tv or watching a video on my computer. True, the careful tuning can get rid of the "hiss" but the "audio scratches" will be there at least every ten seconds no matter what you do when using the headphones for anything but music.

I tried to use the "special connection" (for my dvd player)that they give you rather than the typical headphone jack connection. Batteries were 75% charged. As usual, with proper tuning, the hiss was gone. But the "audio scratches" stayed! Those scratches totally ruin your movie watching experience! Second, I had to crawl down, disconnect the tv audio input nad then connect the headphone input to the dvd. When I finished trying to use the headphone, I had to crawl done again, disconnect and reconnect the tv audio. Who wants to go through that trouble for a "special connection" that doesn't really work? And how is it even possible if the battery is so weak that after half way through the movie it is signifcantly uncharged? Pathetic!

That being said, the sound quality of this headphone is great for music from my computer. No doubt about it. There are very few "audio scratches" there and with proper tuning the hiss will go down. Also, contrary to some reports, these headphones can be very, very loud indeed without being harsh!

3. Not very durable (then again, how many are?)

Close to the ear cup, there is a strip that is very easy to wear and tear. The ear cups themselves are of hollow plastic (although this is OK). Every time I put on the headphone, I feel afraid to break that part. Even the ear cups are poorly connected to the stem (this doesn't seem to be trouble). I admit it is easy to reinforce that weak area near the cup with duck tape and it won't trouble you at all, but who wants that! But then again, how many durable headphones are there? I wouldn't put my money on the RCA 160 Whip or whatever. I'm sure you can find something better anyway.

4. Range is very good!

I live in a dorm where there are thick walls. I can get out of my room and up to 30 (not 300) feet in the hallway and I can listen to music with no trouble. Hey, that's not bad is it, considering the fact that some headphones promise only up to 24 (of course, you know what they promise isn't the same as it really is, so factor that in). I still think 30 feet near thick walls is very impressive. And I'll bet that if it was a more open area, I'd get even better range. Impressive for that and probably top notch!

Conclusion:

Don't buy it. The battery is unacceptable. Very limited play time. And you are limited only to music. You can't watch movies or videos or watch tv with this headphone! Oh no you can't, not without getting an annoying "audio scratch" every the seconds even if the battery if fully charged and you use the optimum connection they tell you on DVD! And that is unacceptable because it ruins your movie experience!

I paid 17 dollars for these headphones right here at amazon (I hear the current price is 64!). I'd say you cap your price to 40 dollars (be patient, there'll be some merchant selling for a 40 dollars or less) and buy a Sony. I hear that even the Sonys are very poor, but at least you get a stronger battery?

Good luck.

I shopped all around!! The AW791 Dolby Digital are the best value on the market. The sound is great, you have the freedom to move from room to room with only minimal sound loss. No "line of site" restrictions like the IR wireless headphones. Two "Digital" inputs and one analog means you can plug in an array of sources. Battery life exceeds all others. They are comfortable to wear for extended periods for the real long movies. The ONLY thing to look out for is the pivot point on each ear piece. It is a weak joint that can break if twisted wrong. Make certain to put on and take off with ease.
All around a great product and if you shop around you will NOT find an exact product like it. Way to go AR!

some of the reviews above are in-accurate.
First off: there is no tuning knob on the base so they (other reviews) must be referencing another model. (aw721?)
This model has three channel selectors

I got mine off ebay for $50.

pro's:
-works great, little hiss when its turned on, but this is because it is auto tuning ( 3 seconds)
-takes digital inputs (optical too)
-volume goes way up.
-comparable if not better than my Sony MDR-CD380
-freedom from my mp3 player, pc, etc
-? interferes with my cell phone's incomming signal. (side-effect, but nice "Feature" ;)

con's:
-feels weak. dont think it will survive a drop or sit-on

-the light on the base when charging does not glow. (I dont know if it should, I must call them)
-Batteries dont seem to charge. Maybe this problem is limited to my set.