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| Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $34.05
You Save: $25.94 (43%)
New (38) from $34.05
Avg. Customer Rating:  285 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 12 x 8.5 x 4.3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 90 days warranty
MPN: MDRIF240RK
Model: MDRIF240RK
UPC: 027242604827
EAN: 0027242604827
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Sony MDR-IR240RK Headphones Stink November 26, 2005
23 out of 26 found this review helpful
These headphones are the pits. I bought them to use while on a treadmill to watch tv, and the headphones picked up the static from the treadmill. They continually lose connection with the base, and are strictly for use on a straight shot.
Don't bother buying these, spend a little more money and get a good pair.
 Died after 1 year January 22, 2005
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
I loved these headphones. Lightweight, never had to worry about charging them. You did have to stay in line of site with them, which was a little irritating. But my pair was flawed. After a few months the right side started to short out. The problem was in the volume control. It would short out at some levels. The right earpiece died completely at about 8 months. Now a few months later, both sides have shorted out. I bought them in December 03 and now January 05 they are dead. When I contacted Sony during warranty, I was given the choice to send them away for repair (I pay shipping). Seemed to be too much work and expense to save these headphones. Too bad. I liked the design.
 Ok for TV sound, not for music; get something cheaper January 28, 2005
21 out of 24 found this review helpful
I guess no matter what wireless technology is used -- infrared, 900Mhz, 2.4Ghz, whatever -- sound quality simply cannot be called "good." Of all the wireless headphones I've tried, none is good for music listening. The only use is for watching TV late at night without disturbing other occupants of your living space. This Sony infrared set is the same. It's no better or worse than other infrared sets. Be prepared for lots of hisses, even when you are just a couple feet away from the transmitter.
While this Sony set is inexpensive, you can get a similar-performing pair sold under the Radio Shack brand at Radio Shack for under $20. For all the hisses and poor sound quality, I think that's a fairer price to pay. Radio Shack part no. 33-1234.
 Lightweight, Comfortable, Functional, and Cute February 16, 2004
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
I use them in a bedroom for TV, stereo, and PC; range has not been an issue at all. If you chiefly want range, buy RF (radio frequency) 'phones. I've owned these for a good three months with no more than the initial charge (using them an avg of 2hrs/wk)! I just lay them over the stand instead of in the upright charge position.
Sound quality is good; I notice no degradation, only the change in audio channel type. They are comfortable. I don't see a drawback to the top part resting on your head like normal 'phones do. The earpads are like a Walkman's, not the "plushy" kind that make your ears warm in a short time. Small and lightweight like Walkman 'phones, this item passes every test of functionality and looks good doing it!
...After 2 years of flawless performance, I must downgrade my rating to 4 STARS based on my experience. This is due to the lack of versatility of the headphones. Whether I have the volume cranked on the source (like you're supposed to) or lower it, I am suddenly getting a very disturbing hissing sound together with an excessively loud signal, even with the volume on the headphones at zero! This is happening whether I use my PC, stereo, or DVD player as the source. I'm guessing it has to do with my plugging it into a Belkin surge protector and using a Radio Shack adapter that somehow zapped the base. When I did that on one occasion, I suddenly got no signal to pass through even when I switched back to the Sony adapter. But then it came back to life when I plugged it into the wall outlet, only now it was permanently damaged. I recommend you learn from my mistake and buy a second unit for $40-$50 if you like the first and need another one for another sound source(s) and don't plug it into a Belkin surge protector (APC is fine). I just bought myself a new pair. If I notice any problems, I will post a new review.
For casual use like tv...not for music lovers November 13, 2004
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
I use these headphones primarily for computer use. Just because it's infrared doesn't mean it's free from background static noise. If your intent is to listen to music, then I'd steer clear of these. There is still a slight hiss, no matter how close you are...at which point you'll ask why you even bought a wireless.
The construction is not all bad, but you can tell why this thing is inexpensive. The ear muffs feel rather cheap and get uncomfortable in a short time. Then there is this annoying metal twang that you hear as it settles on your head. I kept wondering what it was until I realized that was something internal with the headphone's structure.
In sum: get only if you can't afford anything else and really must have a wireless. This is bottom of the barrel stuff...hence the low price. But hey, it does work, although the tuning quality isn't great. Good for non-serious use like watching tv, but not for listening to music.
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