Sennheiser: What a great product and company !
Granted, the Sennheiser TV Listening device is not cheap. Neither is an Acura, BMW or Mercedes. You won't get quality in a $19 listening device. The packaging of this unit is truly incredible. Even the little plastic bags are unique in opening each containing all the extra cords. The instructions come with a quick start card and a complete technical manual in several languages. The quick start card is terrific(who has time to read a 40+ page regular manual). Everything (and I mean everything) has been considered for hooking up the unit which depends upon the type of TV you have in your home. Several difference connection configurations are illustrated on the quick start card. They are easily understood especially since I know nothing about electronics. Each supplied power cord is labeled in addition to a pic and how it looks all right on the quick start card. Remember, there are two different model units when you place the initial order. I ordered the radio frequency model (RF) as...
Great Audio, lousy headset/earphone design
I was turning the TV up so loud the dogs were leaving the room -- and yet I was still missing some dialogue. So I finally decided to bite the bullet, and after much research, picked this (expensive) set-up.
The pros:
- Crystal clear audio - I'd honestly forgotten what it's like not to strain to hear dialogue.
- Some ability to fine tune for best speech reception -- if I miss something now, it's because the TV show's audio engineering is bad or the actors are mumbling.
- There is absolutely no delay between the TV and the receiver, so no problem of lips and words being out of kilter.
- Easy volume adjustment (but no mute)
- Does not need to be direct line of sight or hold your head 'just so' for reception.
- Has an external mic component (in case you can't connect to the TV) that I imagine could be used just fine with radio or other non-TV sources.
The cons:
- Ergonomics are a big fail. Only an engineer would think hanging...
Fantastic little earphones you can't do without if hard of hearing
My mother's TV Ears brand TV listening system kept suffering from broken earphones. I got fed up repairing them, or purchasing replacement headphones when I knew they just would not last.
I ordered the Sennheiser Set 840. Its sound and construction quality just blow TV Ears out of the water! The reception is crystal clear, even when walking into other rooms.
With Sennheiser's long experience in selling high-end hi-fi headphones, I was justified paying the extra cost for the model 840. They are worth every penny.
Installation took less than two minutes. And, we like the 4 sound (treble) settings for extra clarity during voice or musical broadcasts. They are simply superb for TV musical programs.
First class equipment all round.
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Addendum
It has been two months since purchasing the Sennheisers for my hard-of-hearing mother. She raves to everyone how nice they sound and how much clearer her TV...
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