Wireless TV Headphones

There’s lots of reasons you might want to add a bit of juice to your audio setup when watching TV or movies at home, or even just when you are listening to some tunes. The quality sound experience offered by a good pair of headphones or speakers can make all the difference to your listening pleasure. However, for those with a smaller space at home it can get annoying having to trail cables across the room – and if you are using headphones in particular it can be difficult to lay back and relax without pulling out the headphone cord.

There is a single solution to all these issues – wireless transmission! Wireless speakers and headphones alike work by transmitting the signal from your audio output, to a receiver in the speaker or headphone. There are a couple of different technologies in use, with infrared or radio transmission both being decent options. Of the two however radio transmission, which includes technologies like Bluetooth, is the better option as it doesn’t rely on line of sight to work. Radio transmission delivers a clear signal, and although it is not quite as high fidelity as full CD audio, you will be hard pressed to tell the difference.

Although lots of people are aware of the fact that these wireless products are available, less are aware that you can use a wireless kit to convert your existing headphones or speakers to wireless. This might be a great option if you have already sunk a few hundred dollars into a pair of high quality headphones, that just need a little more reach. Wireless kits come in two parts – a small transmitter that connects to your TV, and a receiving station with connections to let you plug whichever audio output you are using. An example of this type of system is the Bose SL2 wireless surround link . This device can power speakers up to 200W, using a self contained amplifier in the receiving unit. This kit operates on a much higher frequency than some other wireless solutions, which helps to avoid some of the problems with interference from other household electrics that can plague cheaper speakers.

Whether you spring for a whole new wireless system, or just choose a kit to add a big convenience factor to your existing audio gear, wireless audio transmission will make a huge difference to your life – watching TV in bed takes on a whole new dimension, and you can even make a run to the fridge without missing the action!

The Logitech FreePulse Wireless Headphones were first released in 2007 and the current recommended retail is around $110.

I have to say that design of the Logitech FreePulse Bluetooth Headphones is still one of the best I’ve come across. As a rule,  behind-the-neck headphones do have a tendency to place an excessive amount of weight on the ears. The FreePulse Wireless Headphones seem to get around this problem with the use of a lightweight, carbon spring-steel wire housed inside a silicone headband.

The FreePulse headphones are secured with the use of adjustable silicon over-ear straps, and as they are quite lightweight you should hardly

Logitech FreePulse Wireless Headphones

notice that the straps are indeed on your ears.  The cushions surrounding the speakers are comfortable, and the thickness of the cushioning means that you can comfortably wear these wireless headphones for extended periods of time.

However one drawback of the FreePulse headset that I will mention is that you can’t adjust the length of the headband.

The Bluetooth transmitter for the FreePulse wireless headphones is quite a standard affair. The transmitter measures about an inch and a half across, and about half an inch deep. The power button and connection indicator are located on one end and a stereo minijack is on the other end.

The FreePulse doesn’t use  iPod’s proprietary connector port, which means it can  be used on almost any audio equipment that has a stereo headphone jack, such as laptops and home theater systems.

The features on the FreePulse headset are very simple. Power is indicated by little red buttons on both the headphones and Bluetooth transmitter, and then turn blue once a Bluetooth connection has been established. Volume is controlled by button the right headphone. Behind this is the headphone’s power button, which can also act as a volume mute button.

The Logitech FreePulse Bluetooth Headphones are not intended for the high-end of the market, hence the reasonable price tag. They are a good, light-weight solution for use when working out at the gym orwhen chilling out during your lunchbreak. ideal candidate for these headphones is someone looking for lightweight, unobtrusive headphones to use at the gym, or out on a jog–situations where wires are inconvenient and noise-blocking headphones could be hazardous. They provide pretty decent sound quality that should satisfy most for general everyday use.

The Bluetooth range seems to hold out until about 30 or so feet before issues occur, but this is in all likelihood an ample distance for most users. Battey life seems fairly decent too, with about seven hours of use and a very quick recharge time.

All in all, the Logitech FreePulse Wireless Headphones are a good middle-of-the-range portable audio solution from a reputable brand.