{"id":4151,"date":"2014-04-18T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-04-18T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=4151"},"modified":"2015-01-17T14:04:47","modified_gmt":"2015-01-17T19:04:47","slug":"wireless-tv-headphones-also-great-for-video-games-ipod-radios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wireless-tv-headphones-also-great-for-video-games-ipod-radios\/","title":{"rendered":"Wireless TV Headphones are Also Great for Video Games, iPods &#038; Radios"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gamers and music fans are discovering all of the great the benefits of wearing wireless TV headphones &#8212; better sound clarity, privacy and being able to crank up the volume without disturbing others &#8211;\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0when playing their favorite video games or listening to music on an iPod or radio.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Interestingly, these are the <em>same<\/em> reasons people with hearing loss use them too for watching TV!<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-433-wireless-tv-headphones.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-433-wireless-tv-headphones.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4155\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"Wireless TV headphones can be used for video games, music players and radios in addition to TV.\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Video-Games-thumb-1280x1024-346597.jpg\" alt=\"Wireless TV headphones\" width=\"355\" height=\"284\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Although <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-433-wireless-tv-headphones.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-433-wireless-tv-headphones.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">wireless TV headphones<\/a> were originally designed to make television viewing more enjoyable for the hearing impaired, newer models can also be used with radios and other audio devices, which is why more and more people\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<i>without<\/i>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0hearing problems are buying them. With so many makes and models available today, choosing a wireless TV headphone system can be confusing. This article will help to make your purchasing decision a little easier.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>What is a Wireless TV Headphone?<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>A\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-433-wireless-tv-headphones.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-433-wireless-tv-headphones.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">wireless TV headphone<\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0is an\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<b>amplified listening device <\/b><strong>that allows users to adjust the volume, tone and balance of their TV<\/strong> to their personal comfort level.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The basic system has a small transmitter that attaches to the television and a wireless headset receiver. The transmitter receives an audio signal from the TV and sends it to the headset receiver via an IR (infrared) or RF (radio frequency) signal.<\/p>\n<p>Most wireless TV headphones can also be used with other audio devices \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 such as music players, radios and video game consoles \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 and many systems can be used by two or more people at the same time.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The volume and tone of each headset adjusts independently.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Some systems, like the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8510-tvears-50-dual-digital-with-speaker-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8510-tvears-50-dual-digital-with-speaker-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">TV Ears 5.0 Dual Digital<\/a>, come with two headsets.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Most systems also allow the TV to be set to \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cmute\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d so the user can watch and listen comfortably without bothering anyone else in the household.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>IR vs. RF Transmission Technology<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8343-clearsounds-ir2012-wireless-infrared-tvaudio-amplifying-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8343-clearsounds-ir2012-wireless-infrared-tvaudio-amplifying-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"ClearSounds IR2012 is an example of an IR TV\/audio amplifying system.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8343.jpg\" alt=\"ClearSounds IR2012 Wireless Infrared TV\/Audio Amplifying System\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>Both IR (infrared) or RF (radio frequency) transmission technologies are capable of transmitting high-quality audio, but there are key differences.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An <strong>IR signal is \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cline of sight,\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0which means that the user must be positioned directly in line with the transmitter with nothing in the way.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 IR signals typically transmit up to 40 feet and have low levels of interference.<\/li>\n<li>In comparison,\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0an <strong>RF signal can transmit through walls or obstructions<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0for longer distances (around 300 feet) but are more likely to suffer from interference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><b>Shopping Tip: <\/b><\/em>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0When choosing a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-TV-Amplifying-Systems-Chart.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-TV-Amplifying-Systems-Chart.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">wireless TV headphone<\/a>, consider how you will use the system when selecting which transmission technology is best for you.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Pick IR if you plan to sit in the same room as your TV or music player and want minimal interference from other wireless devices, like cordless phones.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 If you want to be able to move around while listening, you are better off with an RF system.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Headset Styles \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Users without Hearing Aids<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8503-tvears-50-digital-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8503-tvears-50-digital-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"The popular TV Ears 5.0 Digital System has an under-the-chin style headset.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8503.jpg\" alt=\"TV Ears 5.0 Digital System\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>There are two basic types of headset receivers for users without hearing aids.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Both types have an onboard volume control so users can adjust sound levels conveniently and are designed for hours of comfortable wearing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Under-the-chin, \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cwishbone-shaped\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d headsets with soft tips that fit into the ear<\/li>\n<li>Over-the-ear headphones with soft, padded cushions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most wireless TV headphone systems are designed with lightweight, under-the-chin headsets because they can direct sound right into the ear canal for clearer audio.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Another useful feature of under-the-chin style headsets \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009d like those made by\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/m-505-tv-ears.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/m-505-tv-ears.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">TV Ears<\/a>,\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/m-558-sennheiser-usa.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/m-558-sennheiser-usa.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sennheiser<\/a> and <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8892-unisar-tv-listening-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8892-unisar-tv-listening-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Unisar<\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 is that the transmitter base doubles as a recharging station when the headset is not being used.<\/p>\n<p><em><b>Shopping Tip:<\/b><\/em>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 If you are sensitive to having something in your ear, you may prefer the slightly bulkier over-the-ear headphones like those models offered by\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8343-clearsounds-ir2012-wireless-infrared-tvaudio-amplifying-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8343-clearsounds-ir2012-wireless-infrared-tvaudio-amplifying-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">ClearSounds<\/a> or <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8893-ableplanet-personal-sound-tv-listening-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8893-ableplanet-personal-sound-tv-listening-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Able Planet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Headset Styles &#8212; Users with Hearing Aids<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8352-sennheiser-set-830s-infrared-tv-amplifier-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8352-sennheiser-set-830s-infrared-tv-amplifier-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"This Sennheiser Induction Loop System can be used with hearing aids.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8352.jpg\" alt=\"Sennheiser Set 830S Induction Loop Infrared TV Amplifier System\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>Users with hearing aids can get the same high quality sound using an induction loop style listening system.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The loop is worn around the neck, like a necklace.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 By switching the hearing aid to the telecoil or \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cT setting,\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d users can listen through their hearing aid. With the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8355-sennheiser-set-840s-rf-tv-sound-amplifier-system-with-bodypack-receiver.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8355-sennheiser-set-840s-rf-tv-sound-amplifier-system-with-bodypack-receiver.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sennheiser induction loop system<\/a>, the user can also connect induction couplers or headphones to the lightweight clip-on receiver.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Other Options in Wireless TV Headphones<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the basic components of a wireless TV headphone system (the transmitter and one or more headset receivers), these listening systems have other interesting features:<\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5em;\"><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8890-serene-innovations-tv-soundbox-tv-listening-speaker-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8890-serene-innovations-tv-soundbox-tv-listening-speaker-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"The Serene Innovations TV SoundBox brings crystal clear stereo sound from the TV directly to you, without wires!\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8890.jpg\" alt=\"Serene Innovations TV SoundBox TV Listening Speaker System\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u20ac\u201c\u00c2\u00ba TV Talker FM<\/b> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Made by Williams Sound, the <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8358-william-sound-wfm270-tv-talker-flex-tv-amplifier-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8358-william-sound-wfm270-tv-talker-flex-tv-amplifier-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">TV Talker Flex TV Amplifier System<\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0uses FM technology and allows users to leave the room while they&#8217;re listening to their TV or other audio device.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5em;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5em;\">\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u20ac\u201c\u00c2\u00ba Wireless TV Speaker<\/b>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Made by\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7779-tv-ears-tvears-dspkr-wireless-tv-speaker.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7779-tv-ears-tvears-dspkr-wireless-tv-speaker.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">TV Ears<\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0and\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8890-serene-innovations-tv-soundbox-tv-listening-speaker-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8890-serene-innovations-tv-soundbox-tv-listening-speaker-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Serene Innovations<\/a>, these portable wireless TV listening speakers provide up to 90dB amplification that makes TV dialogue easier to understand and\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<b>more enjoyable for the entire family<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u20ac\u201c\u00c2\u00ba Personal Amplifier\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 With its separately switchable microphone amplification, the receiver of the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8347-sennheiser-set900-infrared-tv-personal-amplifier-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8347-sennheiser-set900-infrared-tv-personal-amplifier-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sennheiser Set 900 system<\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0picks up and amplifies surrounding noise, so wearers can <b>hear ambient sounds such as the phone ringing while watching TV<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><em>Summary<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>The key benefits of a wireless TV headphone system &#8212; improved sound clarity, privacy and individual volume control and listening &#8212; are a boon to the hearing impaired as well as people with normal hearing.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 And since most systems can be used with radios, video game consoles and music players, their popularity is growing fast amongst gamers and music fans. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0If you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re shopping for a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-TV-Amplifying-Systems-Chart.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-TV-Amplifying-Systems-Chart.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">wireless TV headphone system<\/a>, consider: \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0where it will be used and the transmission range you need; headset style comfort; battery life and charging convenience; and how many users there are in your household.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gamers and music fans are discovering all of the great the benefits of wearing wireless TV headphones &#8212; better sound clarity, privacy and being able to crank up the volume without disturbing others &#8211;\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0when playing their favorite video games or listening to music on an&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wireless-tv-headphones-also-great-for-video-games-ipod-radios\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4155,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[189,190],"tags":[361,580,362,467],"class_list":["post-4151","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-independent-living-aid","category-miscellaneous","tag-tv-ears","tag-tv-headset","tag-tv-listening-device","tag-wireless-tv-headphones","clearfix"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4151","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4151"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4151\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4937,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4151\/revisions\/4937"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4155"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4151"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4151"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}