Wireless Surround Sound Headphones 

If you want the maximum freedom and don’t like being tied down, wireless surround sound headphones give you the best option for listening to your favorite tunes and watching home movies without bothering anyone else. For anyone who likes to exercise at home whilst listening to music, wireless surround sound headphones are a godsend.

It has to be said that a set of Wireless surround sound headphones are not going to give you the same sound quality as a full Dolby 5.1 speaker system. You can get pretty close if you choose a set with different surround processing options; this will digitally recreate different listening environments, from a small room to a movie theatre. If you can afford it, get a set with Dolby Pro Logic II technology. For the best sound available.

Wireless surround sound headphones are ideal for use with a sound system and for home cinema, however not all sets are fully compatible with consoles, so check out magazine and Internet reviews first. Wireless surround sound headphones should be lightweight and feel comfortable, but be robust enough to withstand a few knocks. Weight is an issue. Some can weigh a few pounds, other just a few ounces. It’s best to try them out in a store before buying, even if you then go online to get the best prices. It’s the best way of checking for comfort. To test the sound quality, remember to test them with a few bass thumping tracks. Ideally, for home cinema use, take a DVD with Dolby surround sound, to thoroughly check the sound effects.

Prices for wireless surround sound headphones vary considerably depending on the brand name, quality, features and functionality. Prices range from around $70 up to $600. Sennheiser RS120’s offer an excellent affordable option at $70, Sony MRD-DS6000’s provide much better sound quality from $200, and the Pioneer SE-DIR800C are excellent choice at around $300 and make for faultless sound and are extremely lightweight at only 8 ounces.

Sound is a vital aspect of any movie experience, and since headphones are usually an enforced compromise, it pays to have a set which can reproduce a similar sound quality to your speakers. A good set of wireless surround sound headphones will give a full cinema experience without waking up the rest of the household.