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Koss HB60 Infrared Clip-On Wireless Headphones | 
 enlarge | Brand: Koss
Category: CE
List Price: $62.49
Buy New: $34.55 (On sale from $59.99)
You Save: $25.44 (42%)
New (33) from $34.55
Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 13 x 4 x 9
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
MPN: 145723
Model: 145723
UPC: 021299145722
EAN: 0021299145722
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Infrared wireless headphone set for home theater, video, or audio use | | • | Frequency response of 30 Hz to 15 kHz | | • | 250 square feet of cordless coverage | | • | Clip-on-style earpieces rest comfortably on head | | • | 3.5 mm plug connects to most audio and video systems |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
New advances in materials and design have served to expand the performance of Koss products. The company's product development team and engineers look for the most innovative combinations of existing and new technologies to deliver the most exciting products possible.PRODUCT FEATURES:Dynamic element in stereophone for extended frequency response;Includes compact infrared transmitter, receiver and stereophone;Ideal for home theater and video;Connects to most audio and video systems;Provides 250 square feet of convenient cordless coverage.
Amazon.com Product Description
With the Koss HB60 Infrared Clip-On Wireless Headphones, you can roam up to 250 feet in any direction from your music source without missing a beat. With an infrared transmitter, receiver and stereophones, these headphones are ideal for home theater and video. What better way to enjoy both the comfort of your home and your favorite music! The Koss HB60 Headphones feature a dynamic element for extended frequency response and can connect to most audio and video systems.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Great Wireless Headphones - Just what I was looking for August 20, 2008
I just got this wireless headphones today and I love them. My boyfriend works from home in the living room and this is great when I want to watch tv. They are really cool and it took 30 seconds to set it up. I haven't tried the headphones that came with it (because of reviews) but am using my ipod headphones. I have some much better headphones but haven't tried them yet. This was the perfect solution. I didn't want the big bulky headphones with the other wireless sets. Be aware that shipping is super slow if you get the super saver shipping.
The Best Wireless Headphones July 9, 2008
We tried several different wireless headphones, but these are the greatest! Lightweight portable receiver with small, unobtrusive transmitter. And the best part is you can use any headphones. I would not recommend the ones that come with the unit. I am very surprised that this item has not been picked up by the electronics chains. It is so much better than any of the ones they sell. Try it, you won't be disappointed.
Requires TV to have a headphone jack January 18, 2008
As others have noted, the headphones Koss supplies are not very good. I'm currently using another brand of headphones with the transmitter. Moreover, I've only used the transmitter with a radio since it will not work with my TV (a high end flat screen Panasonic). It seems that most of the newer TVs do not include a headphone jack and the Koss system is not compatible with a TV's audio out. In short, to use the transmitter with a TV you have to run the audio out signal through another device (such as a hi-fi, or a radio) that has a headphone jack. Presumably, there is not enough signal strength otherwise. I could, of course, use my radio as an intermediary, but what a pain. I can't be enthusiastic about a product which doesn't support one of its most obvious potential uses (namely, using it with a modern TV).
I got this product since my investigations indicated I could use it with headphones that suppress background noise (none of which seem to have a wireless option). In particular, when exercising on my treadmill, I find it hard to hear my wall mounted TV, particularly with DVDs, so this seemed like it would provide a nice solution. However, as noted earlier I can't use it with the TV without adding in an intermediary device. Given the general drawbacks of IR as a transmission mechanism, it just hasn't been worth fiddling around with it in this manner, so I purchased a nice pair of Sennheiser wireless headphones for use with the treadmill (I've reviewed them separately). The cost is about twice that of the Koss system, but they have proven to be completely satisfactory and are hassle free (plus they automatically recharge when you place them back on their stand). If your investigation has been along the same lines I've taken, I suggest you look for another option than Koss's product and particularly consider Sennheiser wireless headphones. Of the options available, I found Sennheiser to be the one most consistently favored. Having lived with Sennheiser wireless headphones for several months now I'm quite glad that is the direction I ended up taking.
 Good product January 14, 2008
Good product for its intended use. Which is a wireless headset for the room you are in. Infared signal is fairly narrow, think TV remote.
 "Wireless" - Well, technically, yes. July 22, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have a severe hearing problem and I use special "ear hooks", rather than headphones, that work with my hearing aids. I used to have a wireless setup that replaced the headphones with a receiver that you plugged your own headphones into. This worked great - I could even go outside my house and still get reception because these used a Radio Frequency (RF) signal. Unfortunately, and after many years, they bit the dust.
I did a lot of searching and finally found the Koss HB60. In my excitement at finding a replacement, I didn't think about the fact that these used an Infra-Red (IR) signal. The difference is frustrating.
When they say that IR is line-of-site, they ain't kidding. Wander too much to the right or left, go behind a door, turn your back on the transmitter, or slip the receiver into a pocket and you can kiss the signal goodbye - even standing within the tiny range (20-30ft.) of the receiver.
You might as well be connected with a wire, after all.
I know that this all is just the way it is with IR, and I suppose they work as they should within the confines set by IR.
My suggestion: stick with RF, if you can. I'm still searching for that perfect replacement.
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