Acoustic Research AW721 900 MHz Wireless Stereo Headphones

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 10 x 7 inches ; 2.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00023MEL8
• Item model number: AW-721
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (95 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 14, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
The Acoustic Research AW721 wireless stereo headphones feature the company's patented 900 MHz wireless technology, which transmits signals through walls, floors, and ceilings at distances of up to 300 feet. The transmitter sits inside or outside the house, and no line of sight is required between the headphones and the transmitter, giving wearers the freedom to move around. The transmitter comes with RCA-type line-level audio inputs with universal adapters, letting listeners connect to TVs, DVD players, AV receivers, mini systems, VCRs, PVRs, MP3 players, portable CD and DVD players, and computers. Additional features include 32 mm driver elements for quality sound, an RF noise reduction system that helps reduce interference, a self-adjusting headband, and a cushioned ear cup design that ensures privacy and a comfortable fit. The transmitter doubles as a charging base, and also includes a channel select switch so users can operate more than one 900 MHz product within the same area. The headphones come with rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.

What's in the Box
Headphones, transmitter, 0.25-inch headphone adapter, "Y" cable, AC power adapter, user's manual.

Product Description
Audiovox became a pioneer in the wireless industry, selling its first vehicle-installed wireless telephones in 1984 as a natural expansion of its automotive aftermarket business. Its extensive distribution network and its long-standing industry relationships have allowed Audiovox to benefit from growing market opportunities in the wireless industry and to exploit niches in the consumer electronics business. PRODUCT FEATURES: Patented 900 MHz Wireless Technology transmits signal through walls, floors and ceilings at distances of up to 300ft. from the transmitter - inside the house or outside. Allows the freedom to move around - no line of sight required between the headphones and the transmitter; RCA-Type Line-Level Audio Inputs on the Transmitter with Universal Adaptors works with TVs, DVD players, A/V receivers, mini systems, VCRs, PVR, mp3 players, portable CD and DVD players, computers etc; 32 mm Driver Elements deliver quality sound; RF Noise Reduction System helps reduce noise and interference for clear, high-performance sound; Self-Adjusting Headband allows for comfortable, custom fit; Closed, Cushioned Full-Size Ear Cup Design ensures privacy and comfortable fit; Transmitter Doubles as a Charging Base - headphones automatically charge when placed on the transmitter base; Channel Select Switch permits the changing of transmission frequencies to operate more than one 900 MHz product within the same area; Rechargeable long-life, high-capacity Ni-MH Batteries with no-memory effect.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

99 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quite good for the price, September 8, 2005

By	JK (Dairyland) - See all my reviews

Pros: Good overall sound quality and volume. Light weight. Use AAA-format batteries (comes with rechargable li-ion). Easy to place on charging stand. Easy tuning to transmitter. Reasonably priced. On-off switch on headphones. Surprisingly comfortable for long periods. Pretty good line-of-sight range. Transmitter power control. Around-the-ear foam cups block most external sounds from user (and headphone sounds from others).

Cons: Non-adjustable headband (auto-adjust strap mostly works). Some static when you move around. Picks up older (CRT) TV whine if transmitter is close to TV. 900 MHz phones and NEXTEL cell phones interfere with signal. Bass is somewhat boomy and treble is flat, but adequate for TV, most music--needs to be equalized for classical, piano. Slight whooshing noise (compander?) after transition from loud to soft passages. Works poorly when moving behind walls, but OK when still.

92 of 102 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This seems to be..., June 10, 2005

By	Kevin Pih (Kirkland, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

... the best choice for wireless headphones if you don't have too much to spend. I tried Sony (barely okay) and RCA (completely sucked), and none of them came close to what this pair can do.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Acoustic Research AW721 Way Better Than the AW771/772, September 23, 2006

By	F. Heikkila (Grand Rapids, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a hearing impaired person, the Acoustic Research AW721 is a wonderful product! Recently, however, they blew a speaker and I had to return them to Best Buy. Unfortunately, they no longer carry this product. Instead, they provided me with the AW772 which was $20 more and had the automatic tuning feature. I thought this would be a great feature. The negatives were that the new product only goes 150 feet and as a result of the automatic tuning feature, the signal would be searching at the most inappropriate times (like when you needed to hear what line the actor was saying on your favorite show). Also, the newer version did not increase the volume loud enough.

As a result, I am returning this upgraded product to Best Buy and purchasing the Acoustic Research AW721 from Amazon.

The Pros of the Acoustic Research AW721 are:
1. Loud enough for hearing impaired people to use without hearing aids
2. Can hear the sound all the way outside while mowing the lawn or picking up the mail.
3. The cushions on the headphone allow me to also comfortably wear them with my hearing aids.
4. Other people cannot hear anything from these headphones while they are on my head. This makes it nice since I like the volume to be turned way up on these headphones! I can be right next to another person without waking them from their sleep, even with the volume at full blast!

Acoustic Research AW721 Cons:
1. Speaker may blow within 6 months
2. Sometimes hard to tune in manually.

Overall, the Pros far outweigh the Cons. I would recommend these to anyone who is interested in listening to the TV or music without interrupting the rest of the household.

The Acoustic Research AW721 headphones are my favorite so far!