Avantree Duet - Dual Wireless Headphones for TV Watching with Transmitter & Charging Stand, Clear Dialogue & Volume Boost for Seniors, Compatible with TVs Equipped with Opt or AUX Audio Output Ports

Being a night owl means that pretty much anything you do is going to create noise that disturbs others. Watching a movie is no fun when you have to ride the volume control in order to keep booms from booming--but you'd still like to know what the actors are saying without having to resort to using subtitles. If you're a musician, good luck pounding out those riffs at three in the morning without hearing the wrong type of audience feedback. If you're a music lover, others might not enjoy the fact that you turned your home into a concert hall in order to hear your favorite jam in the next room.(As a side note to apartment dwellers: that surround-sound-subwoofered experience you insist upon? Your neighbors absolutely despise you for it--no matter what time of day it is. Trust me on this.)If you're one of those old-fashioned types who still believes that being considerate toward others is a good idea, these headphones are for you. If your hearing isn't quite what it used to be and cranking the volume just so you can hear much of anything is a way of life, these headphones are for you. If watching television with others means you fight over how loud it is, these headphones are for you.Here's why they're great.For one, the charging base is about as big as your average headphone stand, and it looks nice to boot. You can keep them where they're easy to get to and they won't clutter up your entertainment system. They'll look like they belong there, not like they were just kind of shoved there.Unlike some other charging bases I could mention, there's no fighting with your headphones to make sure they're making proper contact so they'll recharge: you just hang them up and watch for the little red light to turn on. That's it.You can also hook more than one type of device to the base. On mine, I have my television plugged into the optical input, and my guitar multi-effects pedal plugged into the standard stereo jack input. A switch on the back of the base lets me change which device I'd like to use, and when I'm finished I can switch it back again. There's no noticeable audio lag either way, so it works flawlessly. When you consider all the audio devices one can use which have nothing to do with turning on a television, it opens a lot of options.There's an audio passthrough on the base as well. For television usage, what this means is you run your television's audio into the base, then connect your regular sound system to the passthrough. Doing this means you can use your headphones at the same time as others enjoy your soundbar or surround system. If you tend to need (or enjoy) louder volume than your viewing partners do, this ends a lot of fights. If all you want are the headphones, simply keep your regular sound system turned off--you'll still hear everything just fine through the headphones. If you want just your regular sound system, simply leave the headphones turned off. It's not all-or-nothing.While this unit comes with two headphones, you can purchase additional headphones and pair them to the same base. You'll need to use the USB connection on each additional headphone to recharge them (there's only room on the base for two), but it's still a handy way of bringing peace to the rest of the house when there's a slumber party or some other group watching party going on.The thing is, these headphones give you options you wouldn't have had otherwise.The headphones themselves are very comfortable and do a good job at muffling outside noise. You'll likely still hear the important things like a smoke alarm or a knock at the door, but you'll be able to focus on the audio while reducing outside distractions. These headphones have a pronounced bass that can be toned down by engaging the dialogue switch on each unit, which accentuates the vocals while diminishing the sound effects. Volume controls are easy to find, as well. Each ear cup is marked with an "L" or an "R," so you'll know which ear goes to which cup. Once on, it's easy to forget you're wearing them.And since they're wireless, you can get up and refresh your drink or listen to music while cooking dinner--all without fighting cords. These have very good range, so wander around all you want!The comfort and ease of use means you're actually going to use these, even if technology normally tends to frustrate you. Plus they solve so many problems while offering so much flexibility, it's hard to imagine anyone who couldn't use a setup like this. They'd certainly make a good gift, and you'll be able to personally vouch for how amazing they are.Highly recommended!

I purchased the Avantree Duet headphones in January 2023 for my elderly parents (75+ years old). They love them! My father’s hearing is poor, so these have helped him hear the tv better and keep my mother sane! It’s also allowed my father to sleep sounder, since my mother can watch her shows without waking him.PROS: They are very comfortable. Not heavy on the head. Ears don’t get hot and sweaty. Sound is great! Set up is easy (for me, I’m in my 40s though).DRAWBACKS: The tower charging station is a bit challenging for my parents. The headset units need to be aligned just right to charge properly. The headset controls are a bit small for my parents. The buttons are a bit difficult for them to use and see, but it’s manageable.HOWEVER, these issues seemed to have been rectified with the Avantree Quartet headsets. The volume controls are bigger and more accessible. Charging unit is not a tower but a cradle.CUSTOMER SERVICE is OUTSTANDING! I only know about the Quartet unit because in late January 2024 one of my original duet units stopped working. After going through the online troubleshooting guide (which is easily accessible via Avantree website and on Amazon) I determined the battery would no longer charge. I contacted Avantree customer service and received a response almost immediately. A wonderful lady named Janice helped me and I had a new unit within 10 days, no questions asked and no expense for me. Not even shipping charges! That is amazing. The process was pretty straightforward. Janice was very responsive to my questions, concerns and was with me every step of the way. Even with a follow up email confirming that my new unit was working properly. I would definitely recommend these headphones. I would lean towards the Quartet units though, as I think they better meet my particular needs. Thanks Avantree!

Wow, is all I can say. Purchased these after looking at a lot of other in ear and over ear headphones. I wear hearing aids not so much for sound but for clarity. I was still having issues with clarity and not being able to hear voices without turning up the tv volume to a high level. I was always having to turn up and down the tv with voices so low and music so loud. All of that has now ceased. These headphones are excellent in picking up the voices and I no longer have to constantly adjust the volume. They were easy to set up, comfortable and has a lot of features to improve listening performance. Just wish I had bought them earlier....Update: after a few months the headsets started to crack where the ear piece and headband are connected. Customer service was excellent and sent two new headsets right away. The return process was easy, quick and Rie was very professional in every way handling this issue. Yes, I would definitely recommend Avantree.