Do decent wireless headphones exist?

[erality]

Alas, my trusty cans served me faithfully for years, but the cord got tripped over one too many times and both ears snapped off. Now I'm considering cutting the cord on my audio life.

So, is there such thing as a $25-35 pair of comfortable, good-sounding, not-too-bulky, decent battery life over-the-ear pair of wireless cans? Other preferences would be self-adjusting, 15-foot range, good (but not heavy) bass, and great audio for movie watching.

Or would I be better off keeping myself leashed to my computer and TV with a non-wireless pair?

[nibiyabi]

From what I've read, there is no good-sounding wireless headphone. You can drop $750 on the AKG Hearo system at TTVJ, but it probably sounds like something more along the lines of the quality of a PX100 or HD201 . . . purely speculation here.

TTVJ: "This is clearly the best wireless headphone system on the market. Very good transmission and even better sound. Still just a shade behind a cabled headphone for sound but as a wireless it cannot be beat. The surround is very believable and what we would also consider the best available for headphone. If you need the best wireless headphone or watch a lot of movies and wireless is your chioce, this is all you'll ever need."

Not exactly what I'm looking to spend $750 on.

Alternatively, there is the AKG K206afc for under $100 (email Todd for the actual price) at TTVJ.

EDIT: I do recall seeing some Ratshack ones for $40, but I bet they're just awful.

[bhd812]

I heard the akg hearo thingys at Todds show, not bad at all actually.

if you need the wireless that bad then it would be a good place to start. I didnt hear any static or anything like that and the case/design was bada-s.


try them, why not?

[Todd]

The Hearo 999 is a very good headphone and transmitter. I can recommend it as as the finest wireless I have heard. The AKG K206 afc sounds pretty good - it is not going to blow you away for sound quality but it is a reliable wireless performer.

Todd

[erality]

Thanks for the tips :580smile: I'll check them out.