The Koss HB79 Infrared Stereophone work fine, but they're not one of the infrared headphones that we highly recommend. These TV headphones, like some of the other infrared headphones, are very versatile. They are compatible with home entertainment systems, in-vehicle entertainment systems and with your personal computer. These headphones have a higher audio quality than many choices, placing them among the top 10 infrared headphones, but they also have a few design aspects that hold them back from ranking higher.
With the Koss HB79 Infrared Headphones you will receive one headset and one transmitter. The transmitter and the headset are versatile and can be used with a number of entertainment systems, including your television, computer and in-vehicle entertainment systems. While you can use it in a number of places, the headphones must be kept within approximately 20 feet of the transmitter or you will lose the audio connection. Like all infrared products, you must also keep a line of site in order to keep the signal. Ducking behind a wall, the couch or any other object will obstruct the signal and cause you to lose the audio. We found that the audio works well as long as it is kept within the effective range.
One important feature omission we should mention is that the Koss HB79 Infrared Headphones do not provide an automatic shutdown feature. They must be manually turned off when you are finished using them, otherwise the battery life will continue to drain. There is a personal volume control on the headphones, which is convenient and allows you to easily adjust the volume to your personal preference.
The headphones are powered with two AAA batteries and will run for approximately 45 hours. The battery compartment is located on the circular portion of the headphones, opposite the ear pad. Through our research we learned that many users had difficulty opening the battery compartment to replace their old batteries. You can use disposable batteries or rechargeable batteries, depending on your preference; however, we recommend selecting the batteries that keep their charge the longest so you don’t have to go through the trouble of opening the compartment door more often than necessary.
While we were able to get in touch with Koss through the toll-free phone number we found on their website, they have yet to respond to our emails. We suggest contacting them over the phone for any information or help you may require because it gives you a better chance of getting your questions addressed. Their website gives some product information but it is very minimal. The headphones come with a limited lifetime warranty, which is a great benefit to have with any electronic device.
With the Koss HB79 Infrared Headphones you will receive one headset and one transmitter. The transmitter and the headset are versatile and can be used with a number of entertainment systems, including your television, computer and in-vehicle entertainment systems. While you can use it in a number of places, the headphones must be kept within approximately 20 feet of the transmitter or you will lose the audio connection. Like all infrared products, you must also keep a line of site in order to keep the signal. Ducking behind a wall, the couch or any other object will obstruct the signal and cause you to lose the audio. We found that the audio works well as long as it is kept within the effective range.
One important feature omission we should mention is that the Koss HB79 Infrared Headphones do not provide an automatic shutdown feature. They must be manually turned off when you are finished using them, otherwise the battery life will continue to drain. There is a personal volume control on the headphones, which is convenient and allows you to easily adjust the volume to your personal preference.
The headphones are powered with two AAA batteries and will run for approximately 45 hours. The battery compartment is located on the circular portion of the headphones, opposite the ear pad. Through our research we learned that many users had difficulty opening the battery compartment to replace their old batteries. You can use disposable batteries or rechargeable batteries, depending on your preference; however, we recommend selecting the batteries that keep their charge the longest so you don’t have to go through the trouble of opening the compartment door more often than necessary.
While we were able to get in touch with Koss through the toll-free phone number rather quickly, we found that they are slow to respond to emails. We suggest contacting them over the phone or through their online chat feature for any information or help you may require because it gives you a more efficient means to getting your questions addressed. Their website gives some product information but it is very minimal. The headphones come with a limited lifetime warranty, which is a great benefit to have with any electronic device.
Overall, we felt that the Koss HB79 Infrared Stereophone should be included in the top 10 infrared headphone choices. Again, we feel it’s worth mentioning that the headphones are versatile and can be used in a number of locations. The transmitter will connect to a number of entertainment systems through a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and the headphones only require two AAA batteries. There is no automatic shutdown feature and the battery compartment door is hard to open, but if you can get past these aspects, you may find that these headphones have everything you're searching for.
