RCA WHP160T Wireless Headphones

Provided By: Computer Geeks
Price : $24.99 Ref, $57.00 New
Review Date: September 11th, 2004

Those of you that work in an office or live with roommates understand the importance of headphones. You also understand the pain of the headphone cord. It is never long enough and it always snags on something. This is where a set of wireless headphones would be perfect. Computer Geeks sells an inexpensive set of RCA WHP160T 900MHz Wireless Headphones.

Packaging:

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From the outside, the RCA Wireless Headphones looked to be standard. They were in a plain brown shipping box. Unfortunately, when the box was open, the headphones, stand, and power adapter were laying loose inside.

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Each component is secured in a plastic bag to prevent scratches.

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General Features:

• 900 MHz Radio Frequency (RF) technology
• RF technology lets you roam freely throughout your home
• Adjustable headband and soft ear pad cushion
• Folding headphone and compact base
• Built-in charger in the transmitter
• Automatic level control (ALC)
• Auto On/Off design
• Up to 150-foot operating distance
• UHF Stereo Mode
• 20Hz - 15KHz Frequency Response
• 50 dB Signal Noise Ratio
• 1.5% Distortion
• 30 dB Separation
• No line-in-sight limitations
• Two (2) AAA rechargeable batteries not included

Contents:

• RCA WHP160 Wireless 900MHz Headphones
• Radio Transmitter Base
• User's Manual
• RCA to Female stereo mini-din plug
• 1/4-inch headphone adapter
• AC adapter (120V, 60Hz, 6W)

Description:

The colors of RCA's wireless headphones are silver and black. They fold up into headband. This is so that they will fit on the base when not in use. To use them, unfold them. Pull each headphone down to better fit your head using the extendible headband.

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The left headphone has an auto-tuning button and a stereo light. On the side of the left headphone is the volume control. Each headphone is labeled as R for right or L for left. The right headphone is where two AAA batteries are inserted. An LED is also located on the right headphone. The LED indicator is lit when a signal is present. On the side of the right headphone is an on/off switch and a charge port. This port enables a set of rechargeable batteries to be charged when the headphones are not in use.

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The base includes a built in stereo cable and a built in charging cable. A 1/4" stereo jack and stereo to RCA adapter is included. The power adapter connects to the base to provide power for the antenna that is built into the base.

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