Best wireless headphone for TV watching?
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I've been impressed by a friend's Sennheisser headphones.
I don't know the brand of the TV.
But AIUI, the BlueTooth signal comes direct from the TV, not via the analogue or optical audio output from the telly, via the transmitter which comes with the headphones?
My friend has seriously impaired hearing so was looking for clarity of dialogue etc.
If you want stunning special effects and hi-est of HiFi your needs might be different.
I don't know the brand of the TV.
But AIUI, the BlueTooth signal comes direct from the TV, not via the analogue or optical audio output from the telly, via the transmitter which comes with the headphones?
My friend has seriously impaired hearing so was looking for clarity of dialogue etc.
If you want stunning special effects and hi-est of HiFi your needs might be different.
I've been considering getting some decent Bluetooth headphones for use with the AV amp. My Denon 2800 has a built-in Bluetooth transmitter, which I discovered by chance while googling for which headphones to look at.
I borrowed some JBL BT headphones to try, but couldn't get them to pair with the amp - scan found no devices.
Headphones paired straight away with my tablet.
Does anyone still make the older type wireless headphones that use a dedicated transmitter?
Edit
I just realised that an Echo Show can be used as a BT speaker. Managed to pair it to the Denon AVR, so that proves that the amp is working.
One slight oddity was that, with the Echo Show in pairing mode, and the AVR in scanning mode, I had to "approve" the connection on the Echo Show before it could be displayed on the TV screen as an available device. Obviously no way of doing that on a pair of headphones?
Edit:
Updated the AVR firmware, and headphones paired perfectly!
I'll try them later with a few sources, see how the lip sync goes.
I borrowed some JBL BT headphones to try, but couldn't get them to pair with the amp - scan found no devices.
Headphones paired straight away with my tablet.
Does anyone still make the older type wireless headphones that use a dedicated transmitter?
Edit
I just realised that an Echo Show can be used as a BT speaker. Managed to pair it to the Denon AVR, so that proves that the amp is working.
One slight oddity was that, with the Echo Show in pairing mode, and the AVR in scanning mode, I had to "approve" the connection on the Echo Show before it could be displayed on the TV screen as an available device. Obviously no way of doing that on a pair of headphones?
Edited by clockworks on Thursday 11th April 14:35
Edit:
Updated the AVR firmware, and headphones paired perfectly!
I'll try them later with a few sources, see how the lip sync goes.
Edited by clockworks on Thursday 11th April 15:59
I bought some Sony XM4 headphones to try.
Sound quality is much better than the JBL that I borrowed.
There is a very slight delay, but only really noticeable if I have the speakers and headphones running at the same time - a slight "echo" effect.
I think my Samsung TV also has Bluetooth audio out. Wondering if I could connect the 'phones to the TV, and adjust the TV's BT audio delay?
Sound quality is much better than the JBL that I borrowed.
There is a very slight delay, but only really noticeable if I have the speakers and headphones running at the same time - a slight "echo" effect.
I think my Samsung TV also has Bluetooth audio out. Wondering if I could connect the 'phones to the TV, and adjust the TV's BT audio delay?
I tried the headphones using the TV's Bluetooth connection, and the audio delay is imperceptible.
Problem is, it only works with the TV antenna input, not with sources connected via the receiver. Seems that the "monitor output" of the receiver is video-only?
I had no idea that there were different bluetooth codes, some with less lag than others.
It appears that the Denon X2800 only supports the very laggy SBC codec.
Looks like a better (low latency) bluetooth transmitter will sort it, but how would I connect it to the amp without messing up the normal 5.1.2 speakers? Amp is in a cabinet outside the room, so I don't want to keep plugging/unplugging into the headphone socket.
Edit:
Looks like I could connect a Bluetooth transmitter to the receiver's zone 2 RCA pre-outs, and set the amp to send all sources to zone 1 and zone 2 simultaneously?
Not clear whether that would disable the Atmos speakers that are connected to the zone 2 speaker connections though
Problem is, it only works with the TV antenna input, not with sources connected via the receiver. Seems that the "monitor output" of the receiver is video-only?
I had no idea that there were different bluetooth codes, some with less lag than others.
It appears that the Denon X2800 only supports the very laggy SBC codec.
Looks like a better (low latency) bluetooth transmitter will sort it, but how would I connect it to the amp without messing up the normal 5.1.2 speakers? Amp is in a cabinet outside the room, so I don't want to keep plugging/unplugging into the headphone socket.
Edit:
Looks like I could connect a Bluetooth transmitter to the receiver's zone 2 RCA pre-outs, and set the amp to send all sources to zone 1 and zone 2 simultaneously?
Not clear whether that would disable the Atmos speakers that are connected to the zone 2 speaker connections though
Edited by clockworks on Saturday 13th April 19:12
This is a prob for me, I like headphones late at night for TV, my Toshiba
TV has a headphone socket but hardly any volume on sony earbuds or
my sennheiser earmuffs, I have a optical connect soundbar but it has no HP socket.
Tried bluetooth HPs but the lip sync is atrocious, and with
many sources [ 3 HDMI, 2 USB + Freeview via aerial ] that means a lots of
different lip sync adjustments depending what device your using as a TV source.
As wireless headphones with a docking station work via the optical output
would that do away with the lip sync problem ?
TV has a headphone socket but hardly any volume on sony earbuds or
my sennheiser earmuffs, I have a optical connect soundbar but it has no HP socket.
Tried bluetooth HPs but the lip sync is atrocious, and with
many sources [ 3 HDMI, 2 USB + Freeview via aerial ] that means a lots of
different lip sync adjustments depending what device your using as a TV source.
As wireless headphones with a docking station work via the optical output
would that do away with the lip sync problem ?
I've tried various headphones, akg/bose/etc but settled on a Sony NS neck speaker instead.
It's a neck band that works like a soundbar and beams audio towards your ears - like the Apple Vision Pro does.
It works well, sound that's loud for me doesn't make much noise from a distance to disturb others.
The bluetooth adapter it comes with runs from the optical output, so there is no lag.
It's a neck band that works like a soundbar and beams audio towards your ears - like the Apple Vision Pro does.
It works well, sound that's loud for me doesn't make much noise from a distance to disturb others.
The bluetooth adapter it comes with runs from the optical output, so there is no lag.
I also need some. After years of living in a detached house and having a massive home cinema system Im now in a semi and cant turn it up to 11. Neighbours were away last night and I gave it shot and also discovered the sub is dead, wont power on.
So want some decent home cinema headphones. I saw a review for the JVC Xp-EXT1 system, which is a grand!! Doesnt seem to be available in the UK though
Sennheiser RS 195-U look good.
I want to try them though because as with the OP I have had lip syncing issues with normal BT headphones
So want some decent home cinema headphones. I saw a review for the JVC Xp-EXT1 system, which is a grand!! Doesnt seem to be available in the UK though
Sennheiser RS 195-U look good.
I want to try them though because as with the OP I have had lip syncing issues with normal BT headphones
Yeah same here, moved from detached 10 years ago to a mid terrace as a stop gap, but I'm still here for some reason, lol. Can't believe my subs and surround speakers have been unused for that long 
I use AirPods Max and some old B&O H9s for loud movie watching due to neighbour consideration.
Obviously they're not surround sound cans, but the AirPods max's spatial audio has a good crack at it and it sounds great to my ears.
Zero voice sync issues via the Apple TV box, but if there is any, that can be tuned out in the software.
The Max in particular sounds brilliant with movies. Very decent bass and very clear speech. A lot of stereo cans struggle with the latter.
I use AirPods Max and some old B&O H9s for loud movie watching due to neighbour consideration.
Obviously they're not surround sound cans, but the AirPods max's spatial audio has a good crack at it and it sounds great to my ears.
Zero voice sync issues via the Apple TV box, but if there is any, that can be tuned out in the software.
The Max in particular sounds brilliant with movies. Very decent bass and very clear speech. A lot of stereo cans struggle with the latter.
Was going to create a new one but searched and found this topic.
I need some headphones for late night movies. Been using some cheap amazon (OneOdio A30) Sounded fine tbh but I feel I can do a lot better and more deserve more quality. The bluetooth has stopped working on them and I've nearly tripped over the plugged 3.5mm wire and into the TV a few times.
Would be good if it's from Curry's as I have a £100 voucher I can put towards some.
My TV is a Sony Bravia "Android TV" can't remember the model number off the top of my head though. Has the usual 3.5 aux input and optical input.
I need some headphones for late night movies. Been using some cheap amazon (OneOdio A30) Sounded fine tbh but I feel I can do a lot better and more deserve more quality. The bluetooth has stopped working on them and I've nearly tripped over the plugged 3.5mm wire and into the TV a few times.
Would be good if it's from Curry's as I have a £100 voucher I can put towards some.
My TV is a Sony Bravia "Android TV" can't remember the model number off the top of my head though. Has the usual 3.5 aux input and optical input.
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