Posted on 11/02/2018 7:17:03 PM PDT by Cedar
I probably should think about it. I’m usually working at night and don’t watch or listen much during the day before work. So basically just have a couple days a week on my off days that I watch or listen to TV/Roku.
That’s why I haven’t done any upgrade in a while. But have reached the point I’m tired of the static when I do get to listen. Maybe I should give myself a bluetooth system for Christmas,,ha.
“Latest version of the Roku box has a mini headphone jack”
Yes, and again my frugal self did not buy that version. Instead got the cheaper $29 one. Sometimes it’s worth the hassle to get what you need. I should have splurged for the $99 one.
Thank you, everyone, for your comments, suggestions. I appreciate each and every one.
You didn’t post any useful info, so this is a stab in the dark:
Without age, brand and frequency band details, it’s a fair bet a capacitor in the circuit is failing. Unless they’re top-end, they’re not worth fixing.
I agree with others on Bose and other wireless options, but don’t go cheap unless you can afford to waste time & $$. $50-100 might get you by, just read the reviews and roll the dice.
If I was to sample a pair I’d start with the Cowin and work up from there. For something like this, Amazon is the only option (returns) unless you have a buddy with a shop.
You can probably get the headphones and transmitter for less than $100. I have the horseshoe kind that sit around the neck, and the earbuds retract when not in use. They have active noise cancellation and charge in about an hour via usb cord. I generally put them on whenever I leave the house. They were about $70. The transmitters are about $25-$50, depending on who you go with. They also work as a hands free headset for my phonr.
CC
I am livin’ on Channel Z!
Getting nothing but static, getting nothing but static
Static in my attic from Channel Z
Getting nothing but static, getting nothing but static
Static filling my attic from Channel Z
Channel Z by The B-52’s.
Go to Marshall’s or Target and you can pick up a pair
About $20 bucks
Ha, for sure Channel Z around this place.
Looks like you’ve decided to go wired, in which case I’ll second the recommendations re: Sennheiser. I’ve been loving their headphones ever since I tried a pair in the Incredible Universe store back in1993. Love them.
Here’s a link to the one others have recommended: https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD280PRO-Headphone-new-model/dp/B00IT0IHOY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1541225608&sr=8-4&keywords=sennheiser+headphone&refinements=p_89%3ASennheiser
I’d link the ones I use, but they’re out of production. I liked them so much, I bought three of them.
There is nothing at all “outdated” about using wired headphones.
Audiophiles and audio professionals use them.
It is very hard to go wrong with anything in the Sony MDR range of closed-ear headphones. I am highly partial to them.
For a lighter price, open-ear AKGs are excellent.
Open ears will give you a little more comfort and more cooling. I am a closed-ear fan.
Sennheisers are “good.” They are very, very “good.” Can’t go wrong with them.
Buy your new corded headphones, and use the extension cord with them. I have an extension cord that has a inline volume control that is helpful.
Sennheiser
If you’re using using equipment that relies on 900Mhz, then you could be getting interference. They’ve been rearranging the spectrum to free up space for new wireless devices.
I had a setup somewhat similar to yours, except mine was Bluetooth. It was a Belkin device that ran on A/C power and plugged into the RCA audio jacks of, whatever. (I can’t tell you the model number right now. It’s out in the garage and getting to it at the moment would be a pain. Besides I’m still working on morning coffee.) Pair my wireless headphones up to it. Worked great. I don’t use it anymore because my backend equipment has been upgraded and supports Bluetooth natively.
I think you can still find something like it. Check out Belkin’s site. Either way, you need to upgrade to Bluetooth.
Have you tried cleaning the jack/adapter for the older receiver? A little corrosion can cause physical contact problems.
I wish to address two other matters: weight and heat (comfort). My Sennheisers are heavy and have great bass, but lack in high end accuracy and get warm after a while. The Bose noise reduction sets are good, but just don’t have the sound of the champs, my Grado 125’s. Their accuracy of the vocals is the best and they are light and easy to wear.
Buy best, cry once. Get a good pair.
You will see that Grado has some headphones at used car prices. My old ears are not that good, nor are most of today’s musicians.
Cord is all I use. But I have my reasons.
On a side note, I sold VCR’s back in the late 70’s and early 80’s. When the new cordless remote models came out, we were trying to get rid of all the models that used cords. My big sales pitch was that with a cord you don’t lose the remote.
I sold a ton of those things. Got a $50 spiff for every one. :)
Looking back at the last 40 years of remote use. I think my line was a lot more than just a sales pitch. It is true.
I have messed with cordless headphones for a long time and never liked them. It’s mostly because I don’t like using batteries and/or losing things. I use ear buds in my car and in-ear monitors in my bands. I use over-ear headphones when using the computer, using my recording studio software, etc. None of it is cordless and I really don’t mind the cord. I also don’t have to worry about losing the ear buds. or stepping on them in the car.
I bought 5 pairs of these after trying out one pair. I’ve had the plug at the end of one of them fail, but that was after a couple of years of horrendous use.
The first time I put a pair of them on I thought I had left the subwoofer on in the room, except I hadn’t. They are absurdly light weight and are simply amazing. I can wear them for eight hours straight, no problem.
For a bit of background, I sold Hi-Fi in the 70’s and early 80’s and have always been a headphone junkie. I STILL have me second pair of Koss Pro 4AA’s. I even had a pair of ESS headphones with the Heil air-motion transformer. I had a few Sennheiser over ear sealed cup’s for my recording studio and just music listening.
These outperform them all. The reason I have 5 pair is because they are $20. I recommended them on a bass player and hi-fi site in headphone threads and some people actually bought them and came back and thanked me. They thought it was too good to be true but worth the risk.
And they have really long RED cords.
https://www.newark.com/stellar-labs/ho-5960/full-size-dj-headphones/dp/52W8580
Disclaimer
The review by Robroy is mine. Looks like it took THREE years for my plug to break, not two.
https://www.newark.com/stellar-labs/ho-5960/full-size-dj-headphones/dp/52W8580
Sometimes “old” technology is the right choice.
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro.
The Stellar labs ones I now use are better, especially in the bass, and are a LOT more comfortable. Where they lack compared to the 280’s is that though they are over ear, they are not sealed. I can’t use them when using studio mics. Too much sound bleed (yeah, the mic actually picks them up).
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