Panasonic Digital Wireless Headphones RP-WH5000S

Discount Price: $159.99

Brand: Panasonic
Binding: Electronics

Features:

Digital infrared ray transmission system
Decoder function - Dolby digital and Dolby professional logic II, DTS and MPEG-2 AAC
Soft ear-pads that give you a total comfort around your ears
Headphone playback frequency - 18 Hz - 22,000 Hz
3.75mHz sub-carrier frequency (up to 26 feet)

Customer Reviews:

Hissless headphones [Posted on 2006-08-12]
I bought those headphones based on two things: I did not wanted RF phones because I did not like high EM radiation level when head is close to the transmitter and because this model does not have any hiss. Those phones sounds terrific, especially when connected to optical digital input and 5.1 signal is sent to decoder. I disagree with previous reviewer about non-adequate low frequency reproduction; those phones have enough medium and low frequency responses that will hurt you ears if volume is loud enough. He/she might have a defective model. Make sure that signal input switch is set to `0' dec. because default is `-8' (to reduce very strong input signal). What I love about those phones is that you can hear very faint music or conversation in the background while somebody shoot a weapon in foreground. Very nice channels separation. Also, most IF (infra red) headphones have a hiss when IF signal is weak. This is an IF technology limitation. I tried Sony, they had it. Panasonic solved this problem: those headphones have no hiss at all and this is very important when watching a movie or listen to the music for several hours. Do not buy cheap 69 doll RadioShack phones, they won't be able reproduce high frequencies; better spend 200 doll. and get Panasonic. The only disadvantage I found is you should be very careful when putting phone back on the cradle; it takes some training to put them right on the recharging pins. And lastly, why buy DTS, Dolby digital decoding headphones to listen to the music from the cheap sound card of a laptop? You will only get a pseudo stereo though decoder. Those phones are designed to provide best sound quality with digital signals from DVD players and digital receivers. I connected mine with optical cable to the optical output of Sony digital receiver. Movies, such as "Lord of the ring" sounds life like real.

nice headphones for the money [Posted on 2008-01-18]
Comfortable, no interfernce, easy to use and set up. The sound is awesome.Excellent quality for the price. Highly recommend

Finally....SILENT wireless headphones (as in no interference!) [Posted on 2008-03-25]
I've looked at a lot of wireless headphones and these are the only ones I've tried that I'm happy with! I really liked Sony's RF headphones - look good, cool induction charging ... but there is always that background hiss! If you listen to loud music that NEVER pauses, maybe you won't pick it up.. but forget about watching a movie or tv... any pause in the dialogue and the prevalent interference rattles your skull (ok, it's not that bad I guess.. two of my friends love their Sonys.. maybe they just can't pick it up!)
Anyway, I decided on infrared because of the lack of interference. I did a lot of research (cnet.com, amazon review, etc) and chose these and am very satisfied. The only problem I perceive so far is that the headphones don't have exactly outstanding bass. I guess this is a near impossibility though in wireless unless you drop half a grand. So I'm happy, use them just about every day!

Outstanding headset [Posted on 2008-08-09]
My husband wears hearing aids and I wanted to replace his old RCA headset and chose this because of the good rateings. Only problem with this is every time he puts them on he has to remove his hearing aids. He also complains he still cannot hear, which I believe is his problem not the set. So good choice if you are thinking or a wireless headset for use with a TV.

"Truly A Joy & A Fantastic Buy" [Posted on 2008-08-17]
I believe I was the LAST person to get ahold of these fantastic headphones, and I can thank my lucky stars because they were worth every cent that I paid for them.....got them for $159.00 and $13.00 Shipping and Handling and they were delievered to my steps in four (4) days and were packaged unbelievable to guarnatee that they got to me in great shape......Pat on the back to the Outlet store of Amazon.com, they did a wonderful job and I would recommend using them to anyone in the future!

This pair of Pansonic Digital Wireless Headphones are just the ticket. They have been a God Send so far, I have a tremendous hearing lose from working @ the St. Louis Newspaper and these headphones let met actually hear what OTHERS hear ALL the time.

I have used them for over 3 hours watching a DVD movie and I have to stay they are pretty confortable and allow you to enjoy a movie and understand all the talking and you can hear just about every little pin drop that occurs during the movie.

I read were some people were having some trouble putting the headsets on the charger with some difficulty, well I did the first time, but it just takes a little practice and patients and you will get the hang of it.

My son helped set it up and it only took him 5 minutes to connect it to the T.V. (he was a little concerned that I might NOT get any audio from my DVD/VHS recorder, but it works like a CHAMP).

The charge time seems to be extremely long, longer then the newer model that Panasonic came out to replace this model. I tell you what, IF you can get a hold of a pair of these Headphones, you will be much more satisfied (I've read some of the reviews of the newer model, and they don't come even CLOSE to the reviews I've seen on these).

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