For me, wireless TV headphones are a must-have.

I mean, don’t you hate it when you have just settled down to watch your favorite TV program, when your wife tells you to turn the volume down.

Or the next-door neighbour decides to mow his lawn in the middle of Super Bowl.

And if you’re a shift-worker, sometimes you feel bad watching TV when everyone else in the house is asleep, and you don’t want the volume of the TV to disturb them.

Thankfully, wireless audio technology has come a long way in a reasonably short time. And for a relatively small investment, you can enjoy a crystal-clear, digital quality sound experience without interruption (or interrupting others).

Wireless TV headphones come in a variety of shapes and sizes, which can make choosing the set that is right for you a daunting process. Ultimately, the set of headphones you choose will invariably come down to your personal preferences and budget.

So it with this in mind, I have started this blog to bring together the latest information on wireless TV headphones, to assist you in making an informed decision that will hopefully lead to an enjoyable experience.

In my research to date, there is one set of wireless TV headphones that stand apart from the rest – the Sennheiser RS120 926 MHz Wireless RF Headphones with Charging Cradle.

The entire system weighs just over eight ounces, and comes with three connection adaptors meaning you can use them with almost any device.

The Sennheiser RS-120 wireless headphones are powered by NiMH batteries, which are recharged by simply placing the headphones in their custom-made cradle – and you should get at least 10 hours of listening pleasure without needing to recharge them.

Sennheiser claims that the RS-120 have a range of 300 feet, so you could probably even use these when you’re mowing YOUR lawn.

Has anyone tried these wireless TV headphones? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Why wireless you ask? Well, the major benefit of course is that you don’t need to worry about getting tangled up in cords. And if you’re using a gaming console such as an Xbox or PS3 combined with a big-screen TV, you’ll usually want to sit some distance from the screen, which is where wireless headsets come in very handy.

Both wired and wireless gaming headsets can be connected to your console, PC or Mac typically via one of two ways – either through a USB port or the headphone/and or microphone dedicated port. And preferably, you’ll want a set of gaming headphones that come with a mic, so you can communicate with your team-mates in online games (or taunt your opposition).

On the flip-side, the quality of many wireless gaming headsets has been average to say the least. The sound quality just hasn’t seemed to measure up to the wired counterparts. Major improvements have been made in recent times though.

One of these improved sets is the Logitech G930 Wireless Gaming Headset. This set can be used wired or wireless, offers simulated Dolby 7.1 surround sound and also a noise cancelling microphone. From all accounts there is no noticeable difference in sound quality when switching between wired and wireless mode. However, the headset is rather on the heavy side, so could become uncomfortable after wearing them for a hour or so.

The volume can be adjusted via a good-sized rolling button on the exterior of one the cans. There are also three user-programmable buttons that allow you to add extra functionality.

Thanks to dual receivers in the headset, the likelihood of losing the sound connection is greatly reduced.

Logitech say the range of the G930 is up to 12 metres, or approximately 40 feet, which is more than adequate for gaming use. The battery life is around ten hours from full charge, and to get that full charge you’ll need to plug the cans in for about two and a half hours. With this range and battery life, you’ll be able to use this wireless gaming headset for other purposes as well, i.e. watching TV or listening to music.

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!