Question 1

I want to listen to podcasts and music on my computer wirelessly, preferably with RF, around the house. My Dell laptop has a place to plug in a headset.  I'd like a system with a transmitter that plugs into my headset plug, then transmits to a set of over the ear headsets.  Does this sennheiser silver RS 120 have this?

Accepted Answer

It works through an audio out connection, I haven't tried it out of the headphone jack since I used it for listening to movies late at night so as not to disturb the neighbors. However that aside, the headphones aren't really suitable for listening while moving around a lot. You can do it, but it isn't the most optimal solution. Fine if you are sitting down or ironing or something, but the headphones are not tight around the ears as you might think and they move. You might be better off with a in the ear or a more stable headphone.

Question 2

Can you use 2 headsets with one transmitter?

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Yes, provided you purchase another RS120 headset. Both will run off 1 (the same) transmitter.
However the RS120 is notorious for problems involving static, signal loss, sudden volume increases. Mine has not worked (correctly) in well over a year. Warranty service knows of these issues and is rather ambivalent about repairs.
I suggest getting a "Bluetooth" transmitter and quality headsets. With a transmitter you can add multiple Bluetooth sets. Plus you get the bonus of using the headsets with your cell phone/s or whatever.

Question 3

Does this unit include the headset, the base, and automatic charge  when not in use?

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Hey Albert M ,,,,,,,, Here's the run down.
This includes,,,  Headphones, Transmitter (with is the base), Mains unit (which is your AC plug/adapter), 2 NiMH size AAA rechargeable batteries, 1 Adapter which has 2 RCA sockets with a 3.5 mm jack plug, One 1/4" (6.3 mm) Adapter, 1 Quick Guide and 1 Safety Guide . Your base can remain plugged in, it has two led lights on it, green for power on and the other is red for charging. 
When you turn your audio source off the Base (transmitter) will turn off by itself also, the green light will turn off. As far as the red charge led light, it will be off when using the headphones and come on when you set the headphones back onto its cradle and they will then be recharging. When fully recharged the red light will remain on. This can be done even when the audio/ Base is completely turned off.  Personally, I find this set up to be very nice and reasonably priced ! Works well !

Question 4

can the volume on the earphones be adjusted separatly from the tv. In other words can the tv volume be low or off and the earphones still work?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the headphone are designed to run off of a low-amp output.  I have mine running from two RCA outs from the TV so I don't have to worry about switching the headphones to whatever component I'm watching, e.g. DVD, cable, sat.  The  headphones have a volume control.  I'm not sure you would want to run them from a headset output on the TV.  I'm sure you could with an adapter but you'd want to be careful not to blow your ears out.

And or course, you could run them from an RCA out from the back of any receiver you have connected to the TV provided whatever  component you're watching has audio back to the receiver.

Question 5

what kind of batteries do all Sennheiser  wireless have? I do not like the old one which uses snap-in batteries that have to replaced often and are very expensive

Accepted Answer

This is my second headset from Sennheiser.  They headset uses 2 rechargeable triple A's  I never seem to have to change them--they charge on the stand.  I think so highly of this headset I bought my brother one last year.  Range is far and strong, sound quality very good.   The only reason I had to replace the first headset was because finally about 5 years of use one earpiece wouldn't stay up in the headband without "duck" tape.  Still worked,  but got tired to re-taping it.

Question 6

This is shown with the recharging station.  Does it come with that?  And will it work w Sony flatscreen TV's?

Accepted Answer

The charging station comes with the headphones.

It should work.  I had some trouble with mine connecting to the back of my samsung and insignia tv's.  The solution was that I plugged it directly to my DirecTv box.  So, it may depend on the type of cable tv you have.  Some tv's, if you use a cable box with an HDMI cable, do not output from the back of the tv; and thus you plug it in to the cable box.

I'm very happy with mine.  Easy to use and great sound.  I use them to watch tv while the kids are asleep.

Question 7

How do the headset batteries automatically recharge?

Accepted Answer

Put the headset on the provided stand/charger.  The wires that the headphone headband set on conduct a very low voltage to charge the batteries.

Batteries seem to charge very quickly, and the charge seems to last for many hours.  I've never had the battery go dead.

Question 8

bluetooth?

Accepted Answer

it is not Bluetooth. It's open air. The charging base sends the audio wirelessly. It's an analog set up. Meaning the red and white( sometimes yellow) round plugs that go in back of the tv or cable box. They work great and instantly- no Bluetooth finding and connecting. The range is far- all throughout the house and outside. The headset is super light, easy to set up and the recharging of the batteries last for years. I highly recommend these and have purchased them as gifts for many folks. And you can't beat the price.

If you need Bluetooth I suggest you look at Sony and jawbone headsets. Most Bluetooth are for phones- talking and listening. These sennheirser are strictly for listening.  I hope this helps you

Question 9

Can the headphones be used for the hearing impaired for TV audio without interfering with others watching same TV?

Accepted Answer

As long as the person has some hearing.  The ear pieces are cloth and not vinyl, so you may hear some of the sound if you're sitting close.

Since the headphones have a volume control, you can turn them up while speaker volume in the room remains moderate, provided your source will provide line-out and speaker at the same time.

Question 10

Can I use two sets on the same tv?

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I am not real sure on that. Too many varibles like would the different signals from the 2bases cause interference with each other? Can you run two from one base? If you can use 2 bases you would have to find an adapter that lets you plug in rca jacks for two devices into the same port.  I would contact the manufacturer to be aure  can tell you the one set I bought for my mother works real well have had no problems with them other than needing to adjust them occasionly with the tuner dial on the side. Good product.

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