Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Philips SBCHC200 Rechargeable Infra Red Headphones
 
See larger image
 

Philips SBCHC200 Rechargeable Infra Red Headphones

by Philips
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.



Special Offers and Product Promotions


Technical Details

  • Incorporates recharge facilities for recharging the batteries
  • Batteries included
  • Self-adjusting inner headband
  • Volume control
  • Nickel Metal hydride batteries
  • Freedom of movement up to 7m from audio source
  See more technical details

Product details

  • Boxed-product Weight: 907 g
  • Delivery Destinations: Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered.
    Find out more about our Delivery Rates and Returns Policy
  • Item model number: SBCHC200
  • ASIN: B000093TBN
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 1 Jan 2003
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Product Description

Manufacturer's Description

Re-chargeable Infrared wireless headphone with range up to 7m.

The rechargable headphone offers full-size headphone comfort and features built-in volume control and excellent sound quality up to 7m from the audio source.

Box Contents

  • Philips SBCHC200 Rechargeable Infra Red Headphones
  • IR Transmitter
  • IR Headphone
  • AC/DC Adapter
  • 2 x Rechargeable R03 AAA (NiMH) Batteries
  • 3.5 mm Plug to 6.3 mm Stereo Adapter Plug
  • Recharge Cable (45 cm)


  • Tags Customers Associate with This Product

     (What's this?)
    Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
     

    Your tags: Add your first tag
     

     

    Customer Reviews

    6 Reviews
    5 star:
     (1)
    4 star:
     (3)
    3 star:
     (1)
    2 star:    (0)
    1 star:
     (1)
     
     
     
     
     
    Average Customer Review
    3.5 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)
     
     
     
     
    Share your thoughts with other customers:
    Most Helpful Customer Reviews

    69 of 69 people found the following review helpful:
    4.0 out of 5 stars Suprised, 11 Nov 2003
    By 
    Mr R Elliott (Staffordshire, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
    This review is from: Philips SBCHC200 Rechargeable Infra Red Headphones (Electronics)
    First of all, if you want to use these away from your HiFi or Computer, I wouldn't recommend them (they use IR, which will be blocked by going behind obstacles). I would recommend cordless radio ones instead, as you get better quality which doesn't diminish, and you also have a much larger range (most are around 100m). However, cordless radio headphones have a lower battery life.

    I was suprised how good these turned out to be. The sound quality is excellent, with good clear sound and bass (which I heard is rather unusual for IR cordless headphones).

    I was worried when I first purchased them that the sound quality would be poor (as you need to be in the line of sight of the transmitter to get the best quality). The quality of the sound changes very little if you aren't in the line of sight of the receiver, and only really diminishes if you walk past an obstacle (if you put an obstacle in front of the transmitter, the sound doesn't diminish, you just hear a hissing sound which will get louder the more the transmitter is blocked)

    So long as you have the transmitter in a spot that is clear of obstacles (which includes wires and such), the sound quality will remain good.

    The contents is pretty good too. The transmitter is plugged into the mains via an AC adapter (supplied), with another wire coming out which plugs into your HiFi or whatever (I use mine with my computer), and a third cable is supplied which connects the headphones to the transmitter for charging the batteries.

    You get 15 hours of battery life with one full charge, and it takes 16 hours to fully charge the batteries.

    The headphones are very comfortable to wear. That second band you see in the picture expands when you put them on, ensuring a firm but comfortable fit.

    Overall, these are a good buy. I would recommend them to anyone considering buying a pair of cordless IR headphones.

    Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


    19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad for the price, 10 Mar 2004
    By 
    L. Ross (London, UK) - See all my reviews
    (REAL NAME)   
    This review is from: Philips SBCHC200 Rechargeable Infra Red Headphones (Electronics)
    Initially I thought these headphones sounded terrible, but it turns out they just need a powerful input to make them work well. Once I'd cranked up the volume on my sound card they headphones provide a pleasant listening experience. The audio range isn't bad but the sound can be a hint warbley at times. The fit is rather firm but the ear pads themselves are comfortable. I managed around 5-6m range here before starting to sound unacceptable. Considering these are a tenner cheaper than most other cordless headphones they're good value for everyday listening, putting in a respectable if not sparkling performance.
    Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


    1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
    4.0 out of 5 stars No complaints, 15 Jan 2007
    By 
    A. McAllister (The North, England) - See all my reviews
    (REAL NAME)   
    This review is from: Philips SBCHC200 Rechargeable Infra Red Headphones (Electronics)
    These headphones are comfortable but hold firmly onto my head. The audio is hiss-free at any comfortable volume, unless I deliberately cover the entire sensor or hide behind an obstacle whilst at 90° from the front of the sensor. A direct line of sight is not required, the signal must reflect off walls. I have very light walls, maybe it wouldn't reflect so well off of darker walls.
    Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

    Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
     
     
    Most Recent Customer Reviews




    Only search this product's reviews



    Customer Discussions

    This product's forum
    Discussion Replies Latest Post
    No discussions yet

    Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
    Start a new discussion
    Topic:
    First post:
    Prompts for sign-in
     

    Search Customer Discussions
    Search all Amazon discussions
       


    Listmania!

    Create a Listmania! list

    Look for similar items by category