Acoustic Research AWD205 Wireless Stereo Headphones (Black)

by Acoustic Research

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.7 x 3.5 inches ; 1.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002GKNJAU
• Item model number: AWD205
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 8, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

AWD205 On-Ear Wireless Stereo Headphones

Want to listen to your favorite music all over the house without waking anyone up? Or maybe you just don't want to offend your roommate's different musical tastes. Want to keep the music close to your ear so the sound of doing dishes or cooking food doesn't disrupt the beat? You've found your headphones! Watch TV, listen to music and game in a whole new way – without worry of disturbing others. The AR wireless stereo headphones allow you to enjoy freedom from wires while delivering crisp, clear sound reproduced with unsurpassed depth and clarity. Virtually interference free, the 2.4 GHz digital technology maintains flawless CD-quality reception through walls, floors and ceilings up to 150 feet! The lightweight, softly-padded design conforms to the shape of your ears for ultimate comfort. And the rechargeable headphone batteries lasts up to 6 hours between charges.

Acoustic Research Quality Legendary innovation. Uncommon intuition. It's what sets Acoustic Research apart. Acoustic Research headphones are designed for optimal performance. Delivering clear, crisp sound the way it was intended to be heard; with no interference or artificial enhancements. Whether wired or wireless, over-ear, on-ear or in-ear, we personalize your listening experience with unequaled style and comfort. Technical Details: 30 mm Neodymium drivers 20Hz-20kHz frequency response Less than or equal to only one percent distortion (THD)

AWD205 Headphones Include: Headphones (on ear) 2.4 GHz transmitter with built-in 3.5 mm audio cord AC power adapter Charging cord 2 AAA rechargeable batteries User manual	What You Can Play Through The Transmitter: Shelf stereo system Stereo receiver PC MP3 players (like iPod and iPhone)

Feature	ARW300	AWD204	AWD205	AWD210	ARE09	ARE10
Wireless-digital broadcast		X	X	X
Wired	X				X	X
USB connectivity		X
Effective transmitting range		150 feet	150 feet	100 feet
On-ear		X	X
Over-ear	X			X
In-ear					X	X
Noise-isolating					X	X
Microphone						X
2.1 stereo	X			X
5.1 surround sound stereo
iPod/ iPhone compatible	X	X	X	X	X	X
Foldable		X	X
Wireless transmitter		Omni-directional	Omni-directional	Omni-directional
Driver size	Neodymium: 23mm for left/right channels, 40mm for subwoofers	Neodymium: 30mm	Neodymium: 30mm	Neodymium: 30mm for left/right channels, 40mm for subwoofers	Neodymium: 8mm	Neodymium: 8mm
Audio input	3.5mm stereo jack	3.5mm stereo jack	3.5mm stereo jack	3.5mm stereo jack	3.5mm stereo jack	3.5mm stereo jack
Changeable eartips					X	X
Frequency response	20Hz-20kHz	20Hz-20kHz	20Hz-20kHz	20Hz-20kHz	20Hz-20kHz	20Hz-20kHz
Distortion (THD)	Less than or equal to 1 percent	Less than or equal to 1 percent	Less than or equal to 1 percent	Less than or equal to 1 percent	Less than or equal to 1 percent	Less than or equal to 1 percent
Battery type		2 AAA rechargeable	2 AAA NiMH rechargeable	Lithium polymer
Battery life between charges		Up to 6 hours	Up to 6 hours	Up to 12 hours

Product Description

Wireless stereo headphones deliver high performance audio anywhere in your home without disturbing others. Enjoy freedom of movement while watching TV, playing games or listening to music. Crisp, clear sound reporduced with unsurpassed depth and clarity. Virtually interference free omni-directional 2.4Ghz digital technology maintains flawless CD-quality reception through walls, floors and ceilings up to 150 feet. Range may vary according to environment. Digital tuning on transmitter and headphones locks in frequency. Channel selection control reduces frequency interference. Lightweight, softly padded design conforms to ear shape for ultimate comfort. Compatible with most stereo, PC, mp3 player systems. Compatible with iPhone and iPod. Includes heaphones, 2.4 GHZ digital transmitter with built-in 3.5mm audio cord, AC power adapter, charging cord, 2 NiMH rechargeable batteries and user manual. Battery life up to 6 hours between charges.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good For TV! Read this for my Pro's & Con's!, April 5, 2011

By 

David Michael "Kahuna" (Hawaii) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Acoustic Research AWD205 Wireless Stereo Headphones (Black) (Electronics)

- I bought these to replace a pair of Sennheiser RS 140 Wireless HiFi Headphones, that had snapped in two, and I couldn't get a replacement, even though they had a 2-year Warranty,
thorough Sennheiser. I bought this pair of Acoustic Research AWD205 Wireless Stereo Headphones, in Black, as a "replacement" set, so here is my take on these headphones.
BTW, I have to note that I thoroughly researched the Wireless Headphones for TV use, and I didn't find any really sets that had a Excellent or Superior Rating, although I do wish that some manufacturer would produce a self-reliant BlueTooth Version that could just be Plug-N-Play, for any TV's with a USB connector.

My Pro's on the AWD205 Wireless Stereo Headphones - For TV Use Only.

* Sound - Very Good, when fully charged.
* Smaller in Size & more streamlined than the Sennheiser RS 140's, which were more bulkier. Won't Notice this until you lay down.
* 3-inch, Open-Air type Stereo Ear phones, with Controls on the Right phone. The Left Phone has the Charger connector. Headphones are thus very comfortable to use for extended periods of time.
* Headphones Size: strictly for Small to Medium sized heads, so if you happen to have a huge head like Oliver Platt, you better get something else!
* Workmanship - Appear very durable and is made in Canada, which has a Excellent Reputation for craftsmanship.
* Headband is only 1-inch wide & Thin, with soft foam rubber inside it to cushion your head.


My Con's on the AWD205 Wireless Stereo Headphones - For TV Use Only.

* Transmitter Unit - is relatively Small & Clumsy. It looks like a Super-dupper Tiny wireless Router!
* Transmitter Lights - Very Bright and can be annoying at night when you are trying to sleep, this was never a problem with the Sennheiser's. Use Masking Tape to MUTE the lights, otherwise if you block it out entirely, you won't know if the headphones are charging.
* Operates on 2.4ghz technology - do I really need to say more?
* Charger cable is a single-connector type about 12-inches long, that plugs into the back of the Receiver/Charger unit. Again, it's Clumsy and makes it look so "analog-ish".
* I would have rather preferred to have had a mini-USB connector that I could plug into my computer, AC/USB unit, or a USB Recharger, OR, some other Type of Recharger Station.
* I had to buy a Y-Connector to make it work with the TV Analog Inputs, so this was an extra purchase.

I gave it a Solid 4-Stars and will update these headphones later in the year. Thanks for stopping by.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this one, March 17, 2010

By 

Larry B. Rennie - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Acoustic Research AWD205 Wireless Stereo Headphones (Black) (Electronics)

I bought two of these from Electronic Express through Amazon.com. Both were delivered in good shape and at first everything looked and sounded great. But both of these units had defects in that they would not recharge properly when connected to the transmitter / charger. When the batteries had power, the sound was absolutely fantastic, but they were not of much good if they don't recharge properly. I also was upset about the return, i.e., they did give me my purchase price back, but I had to pay the return shipping for not one but two defective products. All worked out well, however, thanks to Amazon.com, they gave me credit for the return shipping and applied it against my subsequent purchase of a 2 pair of Sony Wireless Headphones. I have had a number of problems with Audiovox recently, so they are not in my buy list anymore. One other thing. The transmitter / charger is so light, it is difficult to not turn it over when plugging in the headphones.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK, but cheap with a delay thrown in, March 24, 2011

By 

Dr Kelley Branch - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Acoustic Research AWD205 Wireless Stereo Headphones (Black) (Electronics)

I bought these to use with an electronic drum set so I no longer hit the cord with my sticks. This seemed like a reasonable buy and I do have to say that the sound was pretty good. The bass was what you expect for an over the ear headphone if not a bit better. The mids and highs were quite good. However, the headphones are very plastic-y and feel rather flimsy. The base is also lightweight with cheap cords. When I received the headphones, one earpiece would episodically hiss and then stop. No known triggers for this and it would not resolve with multiple changes of the battery, checking all connections, etc. I will assume this is just a defective pair. The kicker on all this is the 0.5-1.0 second delay between hitting the drum pad and the sound reaching my ear. As a drummer, this is deadly. While this may not make much of a difference for music, this may make a difference for movies or games where the synchonization does not look quite right. Returned them and bought the Sennheiser 120's. We shall see.