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Sony - IR Headphone
Average customer rating
3.8
(12 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 12 reviews
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67%of customers recommend this product.
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4 out of
6)
Customer Reviews for Sony - IR Headphone
Customer Rating
4
Great sound, March 2013
on March 11, 2013
Posted by: MACisco
These headphones have exceptional sound. They're extremely clear, have amazing bass of all things and really deliver a quality sound experience. They are large and sort of require that you are sitting up or with your head facing forward. For instance, if you're being lazy in bed, you can't really adjust comfortably to lying on your side to watch tv with one ear on a pillow. It would be ideal if the headphones could twist to allow for that minor listening experience. Overall, they deliver, plain and simple.
What's great about it: Sound, clarity, price
What's not so great: Size, flexibility, and pads
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Terrific Wireless Headphones
on May 3, 2014
Posted by: gsfword
I have a long standing hearing loss and I have tried several infrared headsets - this is the best so far. I'm very happy with the sound quality and the functionality. They are reliable, and easy to use. Excellent product.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
1
Poor quality
on December 16, 2013
Posted by: markstr
The set must have been faulty because I don't believe that Sony would sell products of such poor quality. The sound was just OK on the right but left had continuous static noise. The range was not as specified - no sound past 10-12 feet. The only tine there was clear reception when standing at 3 ft from the source. A different Sony model has an excellent reception so there is no problem with my source.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
4
Finally after an exchange they work and work well
on May 3, 2014
Posted by: Regor
First set would only hold a charge for about 5 minutes. After they were exchanged, the replacements seem to work fine! Hope they continue to do so!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
3
Earpiece very uncomfortable
on December 20, 2014
Posted by: parkliv
The sound quality is very good, however, extended wear is very uncomfortable. The earpiece tends to put pressure on the outer ear and they are uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from sony.comBy Jeannette, Sony Support, December 24, 2014
Hello parkliv!, Thank you for taking the time in letting us know your experience with this unit. we will forward this information to the proper department for review.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Headphones, Great Sound and Quality
on January 23, 2013
Posted by: mmorache2012
These are good headphones. They have great sound and the included charging cradle is neat and doesn't take much time to set up. Everything you need is included in the box and if you ask me this is a pretty good price for what you get.
What's great about it: Fit and Finish, Sound
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
MDR-IF245R - Great performance and value
on May 9, 2014
Posted by: MikeRED
I use these for watching TV with the analog stereo outputs on my cable box. IR design allows for long battery life. Leaving them on the stand/transmitter when not in use leaves them ready for many hours of use (at least 12 hrs. I've never run them down yet). Excellent fidelity and audio range is evident while watching movies and any musical material (see note and the end on use with plasma TVs). Super bass and excellent separation with clean high end response.
These are a significant improvement over the older IF240's, which I like very much and own a pair of these, too (used in a different room). The IR transmitters work with either/both of them if two (or more) people want to use headphones on the same transmitter.
One caution for plasma TV owners: Plasma TVs tend to throw out a lot more random infrared that may be picked up by IR receiving headphones - sounds like 'buzzing' static. Some plasmas are much worse than others - the more random IR noise from the plasma, the closer you need to be to the IR transmitter to overcome the plasma noise (you may also need to reposition the transmitter). My humble opinion is that random IR TV color noise is easier to deal with than RF wireless interference. This appears more off of the center/in-line IR 'beam' axis of the transmitter, and varies depending on the individual programming content. LED TVs usually have far less random IR. Being directly in line with the transmitter reduces random TV IR 'spray' and getting closer to the transmitter also diminishes the problem if it is present.
These are a significant improvement over the older IF240's, which I like very much and own a pair of these, too (used in a different room). The IR transmitters work with either/both of them if two (or more) people want to use headphones on the same transmitter.
One caution for plasma TV owners: Plasma TVs tend to throw out a lot more random infrared that may be picked up by IR receiving headphones - sounds like 'buzzing' static. Some plasmas are much worse than others - the more random IR noise from the plasma, the closer you need to be to the IR transmitter to overcome the plasma noise (you may also need to reposition the transmitter). My humble opinion is that random IR TV color noise is easier to deal with than RF wireless interference. This appears more off of the center/in-line IR 'beam' axis of the transmitter, and varies depending on the individual programming content. LED TVs usually have far less random IR. Being directly in line with the transmitter reduces random TV IR 'spray' and getting closer to the transmitter also diminishes the problem if it is present.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Great experience !
on October 5, 2014
Posted by: azollner95
LOVED them. Clear sound throughout
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com