Headphones for TV

coffeehound

You could get an adaptor that connects to either an HDMI socket or the optical out and converts the signal to a headphone output 3.5mm socket

Just_Passing_Bi

Hello coffee,

Thank you, clearly, I've not much of a clue, I think I'm better off going to go to Curry's and asking (no offence to anyone for their advice / recommendations) 

shiraz99

Just the first thing I came across via Google:

How to Add Bluetooth Capability to Your TV (hifihelper.com)

RumRat

Just_Passing_Bi said:

Rumrat said, I think we should stop pandering to the 'I'm a Technophobe' mentality......

I'm sorry I suffer with MH, fyi, it's not a choice I made, as helpful as you appear with your post, having a understanding that some people are less fortunate than yourself, would go a lot further  

You said it was 'way above your intelligence level'.(which it's clearly not) AFAIK that is nothing to do with MH. No offence was aimed at your condition.

cx6

One thing to bear in mind is that 1. you need optical as there is no TV headphone socket and 2. optical outputs are not volume controlled thus you will either need a volume control.on your headphones or a bluetooth transmitter with an optical.input AND a remote to control volume.

Just_Passing_Bi

Thanks for all the comments, I went to Curry's, whilst they don't have it in stock, I was advised this is what I need

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Toslink-Converter-Adapter-Optical-Black-96-KHz-2-0CH/dp/B00KNNSKV0/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1FLDXK3ST9LZ8&keywords=prozor+192khz+dac+converter+digital&qid=1645729901&sprefix=prozor,aps,380&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A1PQDUVF6NN6CG&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyR0ZORlpLOTAyNkRPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTYzMDIzNU5HWjJWWVZVSzhLJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4NzY3NTQxQzFSRUtMMUJaOFlYJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

If I buy it from Amazon, will any headphones do, or will I require specific ones?

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Just_Passing_Bi said:

Thanks for all the comments, I went to Curry's, whilst they don't have it in stock, I was advised this is what I need

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Toslink-Converter-Adapter-Optical-Black-96-KHz-2-0CH/dp/B00KNNSKV0/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1FLDXK3ST9LZ8&keywords=prozor+192khz+dac+converter+digital&qid=1645729901&sprefix=prozor,aps,380&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A1PQDUVF6NN6CG&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyR0ZORlpLOTAyNkRPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTYzMDIzNU5HWjJWWVZVSzhLJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4NzY3NTQxQzFSRUtMMUJaOFlYJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

If I buy it from Amazon, will any headphones do, or will I require specific ones?

See the following underlined in red on the product you linked to:



I don't think that would be suitable for you but just wanted to make you aware before you click the "buy" button.

Generally speaking you will get better advice on these forums that you would at Curry's, however a lot of commenters just share the first link from Google or their favourite cheap headphones without really taking the time to understand the specific issue with the connectivity of your TV which isn't very helpful. As a result all but a couple of comments above are useless.

But having said that, looks like Curry's missed the mark as well with a product that is possibly unsuitable unless you don't watch YouTube / Netflix and have a volume control on your headphones.

Just_Passing_Bi

Hello tall

Really helpful reply, thank you, based on my TV what do you advise / recommend I do?

cx6

this might work 1. it has optical.input 2. it has a remote for volume control  3. it is from amazon so.if it doesnt work.it is easy to return it

https://www.amazon.co.uk/PROZOR-Converter-Bluetooth-Receiver-Adjustable/dp/B087JJ24SG/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?crid=10HWMWGIHI175&keywords=bluetooth+audio+transmitter+optical+volume+remote&qid=1645734882&sprefix=bluetooth+audio+transmitter+optical+volume+remote,aps,228&sr=8-13

Just_Passing_Bi

Thank you cx, you've been really helpful trough this thread, can you recommend headphones that can go with it