Wireless Headphones
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Wireless Headphones
Dipo | Sunday, June 22, 2003 - 05:34 pm     Okay my wireless headphones finally came and I plugged them in to charge up (only a half hour to go) but the instructions are less than clear. They say "Turn on the component device". Does this mean, turn on my computer??? I want to use them with my laptop. It also says that the LED light should glow green, I haven't been able to get the green light to come on, and there does not seem to be a on/off button on the base of the headphones. Any one who can help, let me know. O Oh, the head phones are 900 MHz wireless headphone system with auto scan, RCA. |
Draheid | Sunday, June 22, 2003 - 07:00 pm     Dipo: Can you post the exact model number and I'll look them up to answer your question please. |
Dipo | Sunday, June 22, 2003 - 07:24 pm     okay, here goes Model number WHP160T, RCA 900 MHz foldable Steroe Wireless headphone System with Auto Scan. Thanks so much for your help. |
Draheid | Sunday, June 22, 2003 - 07:37 pm     Dipo: Here's what I understand: "Turn on component device" - Plug a cord from the audio (line or headphones) out from your laptop into the transmiter. When you play sounds (try playing a CD or music file on your laptop) with sufficient signal (volume) the transmitter green LED will light indicating a good audio signal to be transmitted. You may want to try playing music on the laptop without the headphone transmitter connected to make sure you have audio. Once the music can be heard on the laptop speakers, then plug in the transmitter and you should see a green LED indicator. If not, try adjusting the volume on your laptop. Once you have a solid green LED on the transmitter, then you should be able to listen to the sound through the headphones. Hope this helps. If you have any more questions, please ask. |
Dipo | Sunday, June 22, 2003 - 07:54 pm     I tried all of this, and it worked. I am so happy. Now what is that "Y" thing you had spoken of, if I get one of those will I be able to plug in the wireless and also listen with the earphones. Thanks so much for all your research. You are always so helpful. !!!!!! |
Draheid | Sunday, June 22, 2003 - 08:12 pm     Dipo: The use for a "Y" adapter in your case would be to have both wired and wireless headphones connected at the same time. Then you would not have to switch out plugs to change from one to the other. Ie. if you are sitting at the computer, you could use the wired headphones, then put on the wireless when you leave the computer. Also, if you have someone else there to share with, you could both listen this way - one 'wired' and the other wireless. Hope that helps. |
Dipo | Sunday, June 22, 2003 - 08:18 pm     Thanks, that is great. |
Bastable | Friday, July 04, 2003 - 08:38 pm     I bought a pair but because I live in an apartment in the city, they don't work well for me. If anyone would like to buy them off me, I'll sell them for less than what I paid for them. They're Sony MDR-RF915R Wireless Stereo Headphone System. Brand new, instructions, everything. They work fine, just not for me because this is New York City, so nothing comes easy. Who wants 'em? Best offer wins! |
Spygirl | Friday, July 04, 2003 - 09:23 pm     Hmmm...I would make an offer on them except I have no idea what new ones cost. |
Meme9 | Saturday, July 05, 2003 - 06:43 pm     I just purchased my wireless headphones a few days ago...does anyone know if I can use NiMH rechargeable batteries in them...they came with Ni-Cd batteries? All the papers says is that I can use alkaline batteries if I want to, but not charge them with the charger. I know they will only charge the Ni-Cd batteries...but wondered if I could use NiMH batteries that I charge in a regular charger that isn't attached to the headphones. Oh, I purchased the Avent#AW720. |
Cinder | Saturday, July 05, 2003 - 07:24 pm     I purchased the same one Meme- but I really haven't used them yet. My GUESS is that you can use any batteries- as long as you don't plug the headphones in to charge. You can only charge the headphones with the NiCd batteries. (And charge the NiMH batteries in a different charger). Like I said - just a guess. I am hoping I like these headphones. |
Draheid | Saturday, July 05, 2003 - 08:00 pm     Meme9: You can use NiMH batteries in the headphones, HOWEVER you should not try to charge them in the headphones using the supplied adapter. You will need to use a seperate charger. My suggestion would be to buy a 'package' that includes a charger and 4 NiMH "AAA" batteries. These batteries will power the headphones longer and, while using one pair of batteries, you would have a second pair charging for nearly uninterrupted use since the recharging time for most NiMH is 3-4 hours with a 'quick charger'. Hope that helps. |
Meme9 | Saturday, July 05, 2003 - 09:10 pm     Thanks Dra! I purchased a charger that charges rechargeable alkaline, NiCd, or NiMH(wanted it to work with whatever I needed to use). I just wanted to make sure I wasn't gonna "WRECK" my new headphones...I thought it should work with NiMH batteries, but needed another opinion. THANKS! Cinder, I haven't really had much time to check them out well, but I did go outside the house with them on and they worked...so I'm hoping they work when I start roaming around the house. |
Nansco98 | Tuesday, July 08, 2003 - 03:44 pm     Help, I purchased a Radio Shack 900mhz wireless headphone, and i cant find were to plug the base into my computer. Its a hp pavillon 7955 and there is no plug up front for headphones. The computer is only a 1 1/2 old. |
Cinder | Tuesday, July 08, 2003 - 03:58 pm     There should be a place in the speakers to plug them in. By the way- finally got to test my headphones out on FOTH music- for once it was nice to hear-and I was able to walk throughout the house. |
Nansco98 | Tuesday, July 08, 2003 - 04:00 pm     I checked the speakers, they are Polk Audio, there is no place to plug them in. |
Nansco98 | Tuesday, July 08, 2003 - 04:06 pm     I found it, but i had to pull the computer out from the wall, pull the plug on the speakers and plug in the headphones. Is there anyway I can have the speakers plugged in, plus have the headphones plugged in and just toggle back and forth. I dont wont to have to move the computer everytime i would like to listen to the headphones. |
Draheid | Tuesday, July 08, 2003 - 04:07 pm     Nansco98: If there is no place on the speakers to plug them in, you will need to plug the cord into the back of your computer where the speakers are now plugged in. If you want to have both plugged in at the same time, you will need a "Y" adapter to go into your computer and allow both devices to be plugged in. Hope that helps. |
Nansco98 | Tuesday, July 08, 2003 - 04:54 pm     Thanks Draheid, I will have to do that tomorrow. BB starts in about 5 min. |
Scorpiomoon | Thursday, July 10, 2003 - 01:34 am     For the life of me, I can't remember who the first person was who mentioned wireless headphones all those weeks ago. But I have been using mine non-stop since I got them (to listen to Internet radio stations and now BB). These things are the best! I don't have a top-of-the-line pair, but the convenience of them overshadows the less than stellar audio quality. To the person who planted the seed, thank you. |
Cinder | Thursday, July 10, 2003 - 07:44 am     I thank that person too. I was thinking about how greatful I was yesterday when I was doing laundry and other things- without missing the conversation. What would we do without this board? |
Adamblast | Thursday, July 10, 2003 - 09:34 am     I'd like to plug the Amphony H1000 and H2000 series, if you're really into the wireless headphones and want a step up in quality. You can get the H1000s for only about $99 on ebay, and they're every bit as good as most stereo headphones with cords. The H2000s are even better, but expensive. The pickiest sound experts might still find them imperfect, but they are all-digital CD quality, and a huge improvement over most of the ones you can get for $40-80 bucks... I just got my pair a week ago, and I'm in heaven with them. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=amphony+H1000 |
Scorpiomoon | Thursday, July 10, 2003 - 03:47 pm     Thanks for the suggestion, Adam. When I'm ready to upgrade, I am getting the Amphony headphones. From everything I have read, they seem superb. |
Justareader | Friday, July 11, 2003 - 01:07 pm     I just wanted to say that I have RCA WHP150. They have GREAT range - nearly about 300 feet (package says 125') and clear, clear, clear - I wear them when the kiddies are up and I am caring for them and cleaning the house and everything!!!Just incase anyone was wondering which ones are worth it. Plus I got them from ebay for under 30 shipping and everything!!!! |
Cameltoes | Friday, July 11, 2003 - 10:24 pm     I finally got some Wireless Headphones. I got a Sony set at Office Depot. Overpriced at OD but I was too tired to trudge all the way out to Best Buy. They work great! The only thing is the background noise when I turn the volume up (which will be essential when they start whispering). Many thanks to everyone who's recommended them. I should have gotten these a long time ago! |
Justareader | Friday, July 11, 2003 - 10:42 pm     Camel- mess around with the RP equalizer till that background noise is minimized - it helped me!! |
Meme9 | Saturday, July 12, 2003 - 08:06 am     Cameltoes, what I have found to help me was to turn the computer speakers volume control about to the mid point, then use the headphones volume control to control it from the point. If it still is scratchy, I turn the computer speaker volume down until it's better. My sound is better if I don't choose the equalizer to voice. But if I play with it, I then have to get offline and restart real, so it doesn't show any selection in the equalizer. I think it's kinda trail and error, until you find what works for each of us. I can have my sound perfect and hear the whispering...then all of a sudden this horrid background noise starts...of course it ends when they stop whispering. LOL I think their sound people play with the sound so we can't hear it very well, because it happens almost everytime. Good luck, with your tweaking. |
Cameltoes | Saturday, July 12, 2003 - 03:33 pm     Thanks.. I will try fooling around with everything and see if I can get rid of the noise (or as much of it as possible). Edited to say that I got it working! I had to do the opposite and lower my headphone volume while raising my speakers volume. |
Spygirl | Tuesday, July 22, 2003 - 08:37 pm     Help!! I bought the RCA MHP160T pair yesterday and turned them on just now. I have a constant clicking noise on mine and when I turn my head a certain way, I get pretty bad static. I can't walk through my house at all - and my house isn't that big. When I get about 10 feet away, it starts breaking up, and when I walk to my bedroom (maybe 20 feet), it drops it altogether. Well, crap. Now it just stopped working altogether. I let it charge for 22 hours before even messing with them! Any ideas? |
Meme9 | Tuesday, July 22, 2003 - 09:34 pm     Spy, mine said they were good for 300ft(but it really depends if I'm outside behind trees or objects). Check to see what yours say on the box. Oh, and yes sometimes I have to hold my head at a funny angle...I just hope no one comes to the door and sees me in the window. LOL |
Justareader | Tuesday, July 22, 2003 - 11:22 pm     Spy- I have the whp 150's so here's what I had to do to mine to get them tuned in. The transmitter has a tuning wheel on the back of it. Try to put that in the middle. My headset has a fine tuner on it too. adjust that to get the best quality. mine say 125 feet and get about 300 ft!! although only when listening to BB does this happen (not my jukebox) I will "lose" the signal and just adjust the tuning wheel until i get it back. hope this helps ya! |
Spygirl | Tuesday, July 22, 2003 - 11:56 pm     Well, this is a bit ridiculous to be sitting at my computer and having static. I just tried to go into my bedroom - literally less than 20 feet away - and it completely goes in and out. Besides that, it is killing my right ear! Guess what Best Buy is getting back tomorrow??  |
Justareader | Wednesday, July 23, 2003 - 12:04 am     Make sure that your transmitter is unobstructed. I have mine up on a shelf like 2 feet away from my computer. |
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