Bit OT - Radio Headphones

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Dave

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I just wondered if someone can tell me if those radio-link headphones are any
better/worse in terms of quality of sound (bandwidth) than a physical wire
connection?
Thanks
 
On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 17:44:58 +0000, Dave <dave@at.one> wrote:

I just wondered if someone can tell me if those radio-link headphones are any
better/worse in terms of quality of sound (bandwidth) than a physical wire
connection?
Thanks
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I don't know about RF, but I have a pair of Sony TMR-IF330R infrared
headphones and I consider the fidelity to be excellent.

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Dave <dave@at.one> wrote:
I just wondered if someone can tell me if those radio-link headphones are any
better/worse in terms of quality of sound (bandwidth) than a physical wire
connection?
Click to expand...
Almost by definition worse.
However, the question is if you'll notice it.
Or even if anyone will.
Generally, you get what you pay for.
 
On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 20:39:54 GMT, Ian Stirling <root@mauve.demon.co.uk> wrote:

Dave <dave@at.one> wrote:
I just wondered if someone can tell me if those radio-link headphones are any
better/worse in terms of quality of sound (bandwidth) than a physical wire
connection?

Almost by definition worse.
However, the question is if you'll notice it.
Or even if anyone will.
Generally, you get what you pay for.
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True of most things I suppose but the IR and FM ones are in a similar range to
the cable ones I've seen.

What about IR better/worse than FM (for a given price)? Also I would have
*thought* that IR ones loose the signal more easily as one moves around the
room.
 
On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 22:07:10 +0000, Dave <dave@at.one> wrote:

On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 20:39:54 GMT, Ian Stirling <root@mauve.demon.co.uk> wrote:

Dave <dave@at.one> wrote:
I just wondered if someone can tell me if those radio-link headphones are any
better/worse in terms of quality of sound (bandwidth) than a physical wire
connection?

Almost by definition worse.
However, the question is if you'll notice it.
Or even if anyone will.
Generally, you get what you pay for.

True of most things I suppose but the IR and FM ones are in a similar range to
the cable ones I've seen.

What about IR better/worse than FM (for a given price)? Also I would have
*thought* that IR ones loose the signal more easily as one moves around the
room.
Click to expand...
I move around quite a lot and only lose signal about 5' outside my
office door (Sony IR).

...Jim Thompson
--
| James E.Thompson, P.E. | mens |
| Analog Innovations, Inc. | et |
| Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Systems | manus |
| Phoenix, Arizona Voice:(480)460-2350 | |
| E-mail Address at Website Fax:(480)460-2142 | Brass Rat |
| http://www.analog-innovations.com | 1962 |

Throughout the history of this great country there have actually
been people of only two political persuasions: fighters and cowards.
WE MUST NOT LET THE LATTER PREVAIL IN THE NEXT ELECTION!
 
Dave <dave@at.one> wrote:
On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 20:39:54 GMT, Ian Stirling <root@mauve.demon.co.uk> wrote:

Dave <dave@at.one> wrote:
I just wondered if someone can tell me if those radio-link headphones are any
better/worse in terms of quality of sound (bandwidth) than a physical wire
connection?

Almost by definition worse.
However, the question is if you'll notice it.
Or even if anyone will.
Generally, you get what you pay for.

True of most things I suppose but the IR and FM ones are in a similar range to
the cable ones I've seen.

What about IR better/worse than FM (for a given price)? Also I would have
*thought* that IR ones loose the signal more easily as one moves around the
room.
Click to expand...
I was more referring to the audio design, than range.
Skimping on drivers seems to be a common economy.

I've gone to a small FM radio (A tiny 8*1*2cm one made by sony) and a belkin
FM transmitter thingy.
Works well.
 
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