(Sep 05, 2008)
Jasmine France
Senior Associate Editor
Cordless headphones have been around for years, but they have only recently started to approach the sound-quality standards of corded headphones. Nonportable wireless headphones--full-size models with large base stations that aren't suitable for portable use--employ one of two transmission methods: infrared or radio frequency. The latter generally suffers fewer signal dropouts. A major benefit of this style of headphone is the capability to listen to TV, DVDs, and music without being tethered to your equipment.
Pioneer SE-DIR800C
The Pioneer SE-DIR800C noise-free wireless headphones are the first we've seen to feature Dolby Headphone processing--and they sound great.
Price: $268.99 - $399.33 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 6, 2005
Excellent
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Panasonic RP-WH5000
Panasonic's RP-WH5000 luxury wireless headphones beat out most--but not all--cordless competitors.
Price: $252.84 - $252.84 (check prices)
Review date: Feb 1, 2006
Very good
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Sennheiser RS130
The RS130s are Sennheiser's best wireless headphones to date.
Price: $103.78 - $180.99 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 27, 2005
Very good
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Sennheiser RS120
Sennheiser's affordable, comfortable wireless headphones sound almost as good as corded 'phones.
Price: $69.45 - $119.99 (check prices)
Review date: Nov 15, 2004
Very good
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