I can't hear the telly very well.

Legacy_user

Every night, I'm asked to "turn the telly down please". That's because there is such a variation in volume with speech & music. I now am seeking a pair of headphones that one see's advertised in "oldie" magazines or weekend newspaper ads.

The problem is there are so many things to consider. Overear or ear plugs, wifi,bluetooth,infrared, dongles it's never ending. A mains connection is often required for the TV, then a mains connection for a module. Then there is the thing many of them don't mention. That is if and when you have the type that requires inserting something to the back of the tv, the sound goes through to earphones, but stops sound for everyone else.

Currently I have an earpiece that picks up sound, but it sticks in and out of ear like something out of science fiction and it failes to remain in my ear for more than ten minutes before falling out. BUT, at least it is simple and works.

So, if you have an elderly relative that has resorted to one of these and it is an easy set-up and works to their satisfaction, please give me a shout.

neilwoods

A lot will depend on your tv as to whether or not you can plug in headphones and still have the volume on the tv still on. Most modern tv will have a function to override that problem, or just use the red & white output on tv if your tv has that.

As for actual headphone, that is going to depend on what you feel comfortable in wearing. But full cup is usually best.

Cheapest option is cabled headphones with long extension cable. Wireless option go for RF instead of infrared. So all down to budget

paddyrg

My Father-in-Law is in a similar position - he found wireless over-ear ones comfiest to wear, you can get ones which charge up on the transmitter unit overnight and he can listen at his own volume

System

Neil, what is RF? and full cup would be my preferred choice. Would NOT want trailing cables. My wife has a mobility issue and I'm a degree unsteady.

Paddy, maybe when you can, provide a few details as this sounds to me ideal. Would you confirm that when in use, his don't cancel out the sound for others in the room please.

PS, going off-line to tomorrow.

Moneymaker

To avoid killing the TV audio, chose headphones that DON'T use the "headphone" output. Connect to Scart or audio Phono sockets instead.

Look for "Bluetooth" wireless headphones.

DCFC79

OP/Islandman RF is Radio Frequency.

I bought these, the battereies fit into the compartment on the side of the headphones, the receiver connects to the usb and headphone ports.

esuhl

Moneymaker wrote: »

To avoid killing the TV audio, chose headphones that DON'T use the "headphone" output. Connect to Scart or audio Phono sockets instead.

As above, most modern TVs will have a number of different audio outputs. What's the model of TV you have, OP? It should be easy for someone to double-check that you'll be able to get the headphones working as you want (without muting the built-in speaker).

(To other posters:) The SCART and phono outputs will only be a pre-amp output, though won't they...? Wouldn't you need a separate amplifier for headphones... or do wireless headphones have one built-in?

Norman_Castle

Depending on the tv there may be a less noisy setting for the sound. On mine the movie and music settings are much noisier, not just louder, than the standard setting. There is also a clear voice setting which emphasizes speech over background music and effects.

I've just checked and there is also an Amplify setting which is intended to help hearing impaired viewers.

[Deleted User]

The Money Saving option is to enable subtitles and lower the volume. No need for headphones then!

System

Moneyineptitude wrote: »

The Money Saving option is to enable subtitles and lower the volume. No need for headphones then!

You are months too late with that idea. Been there, done that and caused mayhem when we have anyone staying as everyone says subtitles are a distraction.

Biggles

Moneyineptitude wrote: »

The Money Saving option is to enable subtitles and lower the volume. No need for headphones then!

Maybe, but headphones are cheaper than a new pair of specs!