These wireless headsets from Pyle are mainly used in our home for watching and hearing sound from movies. These are not the best in sound quality but fairly priced. Other features with these headsets like listening to the FM radio isn't as convenient since there's no way to see the station that's tuned in, or a quick way to tune to a favorite station. Instead, I manually push the scan button until the right station I want is being received. When the headset is turned off, then turned back on, the headset forgets the presets so I would need to do it again. So, I don't use it to listen to FM; it's only for emergencies.
Newer wireless FM transmitting base stations and FM receiving headsets have more standard features like built in microphone and ability to use DC power instead of AAA batteries. In my opinion, the built in microphone is a nice to have but it probably isn't a reliable way to monitor for baby cries or for the elderly. The FM transmitting tower is weak, unable to go through walls reliably (900 MHz or higher like the frequencies wireless phones use would penetrate walls reliably). Also, the transmitting stations do not encrypt the wireless FM output signals so the entire neighborhood or the apartment complex could hear your conversations if you left the device on by accident. I prefer to leave this feature/option out of my transmitting station.
If you must have a wireless microphone (to transmit speech via wireless FM frequency), then buy a quality microphone separately (small microphones for computers would work). You could connect the microphone to the Audio Input in the back of the transmitting tower to broadcast the speech/sound.
The DC adapter/capability feature for the newer models are a good feature to have to avoid consuming batteries, but audio quality is poor due to the DC signal noise (occasional crackle sounds and pops will be transmitted from the transmitter to the headsets when a large appliance in the house comes on to draw power). Personally, a battery powered transmitting station is the optimal method and results in higher quality/cleaner signals (the only power source for this Pyle model is two AAA batteries). Transmitting station and signal reception for the wireless headsets are reliable when there's no physical obstructions or barriers.
Power consumption is minimal, but I must remind myself to turn off both the transmitting station and headsets when not in use. I use rechargeable batteries and I never worry about running out of batteries or power for the transmitting station.
These are mono headsets when they operate in wireless FM frequency mode, but if plugged directly into the source with an adapter (purchase separately), they become stereo headsets. If you're looking for higher quality wireless headsets, you may want to get binaural wireless headsets which provide sound that's better than surround sound stereo, but could cost significantly more due to the newer technology behind it.
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Brand: Pyle
Color: Black
Model: PHPW2
Product Description:
The Pyle PHPW2 Wireless Headphones provide Clear, Bright, and Full sound without the hassle and tangle of wires to get in your way. They feature a Powerful wireless transmitter, which can be connected to anything with Audio output, such as your Television, Stereo, Computer, MP3 player, etc. With over 100 Feet of range, feel free to roam with these Pyle wireless headphones.
Features:
- Totally Wireless
- Connect To TV, CD, MP3 Player
- Frequency Response: 20~20,000Hz
- Sensitivity SPL: 105dB±3dB/mW at 1 kHz
- 100 Foot Range
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List Price: USD 26.29
Lowest Used Price: USD 9.95
Lowest New Price: USD 12.99
Lowest Refurbished Price: USD 12.84
Customer Reviews
Good value
These headphones do exactly what they say. They are great for watching TV without waking up wife, but the FM feature wasn't exactly great sounding, but hey, it was a good bargain.
