Boss Audio HS-IR Wireless Headphones With Infrared Transmitter
Dave | Mar 05, 2010 | Comments 5
- 2 x HS-IR Wireless Headphone
- Wireless with infrared transmitters
- For car use only
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Boss Audio HS-IR Wireless Headphones With Infrared Transmitter
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The transmitter requires external power supply which is not included, though product description forgets to state that. I wanted to order power supply for extra money but couldn’t find one. I even couldn’t return it, because ANTonline didn’t authorize return, but this is another story
Rating: 1 / 5
The description for this product, both on the Amex website who subcontracted amazon to send these in exchange for rewards points, and on amazon is inaccurate. These headphones are meant for *specific boss hardware (car stereos)* and are not adaptable to any *other* piece of equipment. The wireless transmitter requires a power supply, not included and not available
Even the print on the product’s boxes is misleading, leading one to believe the headphones compatible with video game consoles. The above review was right on the money. Buyer beware. I’m appalled that this product is listed as an amazon prime product. And unless I can figure out how to get a points reimbursement to amex, I can’t even return them. Worse, I now have two sets of them.
Rating: 1 / 5
These headphones worked great, right out of the box. They work with the existing transmitter that we have in our vehicle. They are also very sturdy, and hold up well to the abuse our 3 and 7 year olds put out. Very best product for the price.
Rating: 5 / 5
The negative reviews above are based on ignorance. This product is intended to be used in a vehicle. All car electronics are sold this way as they are intended to be connected to the vehicle’s electrical system. If you know what you’re getting and how to use it, this product fits the bill quite nicely.
As it happens, I didn’t want to use this in my vehicle. I connected it to a 12-volt power supply I had sitting in my closet and my kids use it on the computer. Now they can play their online games and watch movies without bugging me and the missus. Of course, I can still easily use it in my vehicle should I choose to do so.
The headphones are a bit flimsy but I didn’t expect much for the price. This is the only reason I didn’t award 5 out of 5. Research indicates that replacing the headphones when they eventually break will not be difficult or costly (Wal Mart sells a kid-friendly set — perhaps a bit more durable — for ~$25, for instance).
The headphones use 2-AAA batteries in each set. The kids naturally forget to turn them off when they’re done using them. The batteries haven’t died yet — it’s been 3 weeks — but when they eventually do I’ll probably replace them with NiMH rechargeables.
Sound quality is a bit lacking; I assume that’s due to the limited bandwidth offered by infrared. I also have a pair of Bluetooth wireless headphones (Logitech FreePulse) and they have much better frequency response but even they aren’t quite as good as wired. You have to expect a trade-off for going wireless, of course. For the kids’ needs it’s more than adequate.
Overall, if your expectations are realistic, there is no reason this product shouldn’t be more than satisfactory.
Rating: 4 / 5
I bought this wireless head set for a dvd player I just installed and they work great. You can hear sounds that go unnoticed when listening through normal speakers. They picked up the infrared signal from the dvd player without doing anything extra. I thought since they came with their own transmitter I would have to plug into that, but that was not the case. Great sound. I highly recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5