Hi all, I have just started using the TDK wireless in the field. I thought I would report on them for anybody interested. First off, these aren't blue-tooth so they aren't plagued by any delay.
They operate in the 2 GHz range. They have no discernible background hiss through my tinnitus. The headset and transmitter link up much faster than Blue-tooth and when the headset is turned off, the transmitter automatically turns off.
The headset has a built in volume control. However the volume control down on the Sovereign has to be turned all the way down to eliminate overload signal on all but the surface targets. It doesn't hurt the ears because there is a limiter in the headphones for overload signals. Its more of a matter of taste and how you like to hear the Sovereign tones. The deeper targets sound fine but can be overloaded by turning the volume up on the Sovereign. It doesn't help hear the deeper signals, just makes them hit a lot harder. The transmitter looks like a miniature mailbox. The transmitter and headset take 2 AAA batteries. If I didn't have 2 years warranty left on my Sovereign box, I would disassemble the transmitter and embed it into the box and draw power internally. The only problem I found out in the field is that the headset bridge occasionally wants to fall forward when you bend down to dig. The headphone cuffs ride on the ear but during a 3hr hunt yesterday I didn't have any ear pain that is associated with some headphones..
While these could be better designed for sports (active use), they are worthwhile change for those that are fed up with ripping the phones off their heads while popping a plug. I won't be going back to wired unless these break.
I will try to answer questions for those interested in going wireless with the TDK's
Ran
They operate in the 2 GHz range. They have no discernible background hiss through my tinnitus. The headset and transmitter link up much faster than Blue-tooth and when the headset is turned off, the transmitter automatically turns off.
The headset has a built in volume control. However the volume control down on the Sovereign has to be turned all the way down to eliminate overload signal on all but the surface targets. It doesn't hurt the ears because there is a limiter in the headphones for overload signals. Its more of a matter of taste and how you like to hear the Sovereign tones. The deeper targets sound fine but can be overloaded by turning the volume up on the Sovereign. It doesn't help hear the deeper signals, just makes them hit a lot harder. The transmitter looks like a miniature mailbox. The transmitter and headset take 2 AAA batteries. If I didn't have 2 years warranty left on my Sovereign box, I would disassemble the transmitter and embed it into the box and draw power internally. The only problem I found out in the field is that the headset bridge occasionally wants to fall forward when you bend down to dig. The headphone cuffs ride on the ear but during a 3hr hunt yesterday I didn't have any ear pain that is associated with some headphones..
While these could be better designed for sports (active use), they are worthwhile change for those that are fed up with ripping the phones off their heads while popping a plug. I won't be going back to wired unless these break.
I will try to answer questions for those interested in going wireless with the TDK's
Ran
