Can I use headphones go listen to my HDTV

I have several HDTV's, all purchased 3-5 years ago. None has a jack
wherein I can hook up any headphones. Each, however, has two RCA
audio outputs. Ideally, I'd like some sort of wireless headphones so
that my wife can read if she's not watching the TV. Is this doable???

I'm thinking about an RCA-to-standard_audio_jack to some blue-tooth
type device (Keep in mind, I've never had a blue-tooth device, so I'm
assume this is what I want).

Probably not relevant, but I get don't have cable and I get my HDTV
with an antenna.

On 12/18/2010 8:48 AM, NadCixelsyd wrote:
I have several HDTV's, all purchased 3-5 years ago. None has a jack
wherein I can hook up any headphones. Each, however, has two RCA
audio outputs. Ideally, I'd like some sort of wireless headphones so
that my wife can read if she's not watching the TV. Is this doable???

I'm thinking about an RCA-to-standard_audio_jack to some blue-tooth
type device (Keep in mind, I've never had a blue-tooth device, so I'm
assume this is what I want).

Probably not relevant, but I get don't have cable and I get my HDTV
with an antenna.

My "TV Ears" plugs directly into the RCA jacks on the back of the TV.
Many other wireless headphones can also do that.

A "2 x RCA Male / 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Female, Y-Cable, 6 inch" adapter for
two RCA jacks to a headphone jack is available at Amazon for $2.10. They
are also available at Radio Shack, other A/V stores, and probably Home
Depot.

Wireless headphones are available with bluetooth, infrared, or RF for
transmission. TV Ears uses infrared. Each has advantages. Read reviews
on Amazon or Crutchfield web sites. Then, you can decide which will work
best for your environment.

Another consideration is over-the-ear or in-the-ear. I like in-the-ear
or "ear buds". Some prefer conventional headphones that fit over the
ear. They can offer surround sound, but I find the too cumbersome for
watching a long movie.

Hope this helps.

--
Jim

On Sat, 18 Dec 2010 07:48:22 -0800, NadCixelsyd wrote:

I have several HDTV's, all purchased 3-5 years ago. None has a jack
wherein I can hook up any headphones. Each, however, has two RCA audio
outputs. Ideally, I'd like some sort of wireless headphones so that my
wife can read if she's not watching the TV. Is this doable???

I'm thinking about an RCA-to-standard_audio_jack to some blue-tooth type
device (Keep in mind, I've never had a blue-tooth device, so I'm assume
this is what I want).

RCA plugs are a standard audio in/ouput, and you can get adapters to mini
din connectors about any electronics store. As for headsets, there are
tons of models available. Try google or amazon.

"Wes Newell" wrote in message
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On Sat, 18 Dec 2010 07:48:22 -0800, NadCixelsyd wrote:

I have several HDTV's, all purchased 3-5 years ago. None has a jack
wherein I can hook up any headphones. Each, however, has two RCA audio
outputs. Ideally, I'd like some sort of wireless headphones so that my
wife can read if she's not watching the TV. Is this doable???

I'm thinking about an RCA-to-standard_audio_jack to some blue-tooth type
device (Keep in mind, I've never had a blue-tooth device, so I'm assume
this is what I want).

RCA plugs are a standard audio in/ouput, and you can get adapters to mini
din connectors about any electronics store. As for headsets, there are
tons of models available. Try google or amazon.

The line outputs are not amplified to run headphones.

Per NadCixelsyd:
I have several HDTV's, all purchased 3-5 years ago. None has a jack
wherein I can hook up any headphones. Each, however, has two RCA
audio outputs. Ideally, I'd like some sort of wireless headphones so
that my wife can read if she's not watching the TV. Is this doable???

Short answer: Yes

Long answer: See Wes Newell's post
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PeteCresswell

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I have several HDTV's, all purchased 3-5 years ago. None has a jack
wherein I can hook up any headphones. Each, however, has two RCA
audio outputs. Ideally, I'd like some sort of wireless headphones so
that my wife can read if she's not watching the TV. Is this doable???

I'm thinking about an RCA-to-standard_audio_jack to some blue-tooth
type device (Keep in mind, I've never had a blue-tooth device, so I'm
assume this is what I want).

Probably not relevant, but I get don't have cable and I get my HDTV
with an antenna.

There are tons of wireless models out there, simply web search for the
term 'wireless headphones'. Make sure they accept a line level input
rather than the more amplified headphone input. Many do. You won't need
a special jack for those that use line level inputs; a standard RCA line
level stereo cord will work.

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On 12/19/10 PDT 7:37 AM, whosbest54 wrote:
In article
,
says...
I have several HDTV's, all purchased 3-5 years ago. None has a jack
wherein I can hook up any headphones. Each, however, has two RCA
audio outputs. Ideally, I'd like some sort of wireless headphones so
that my wife can read if she's not watching the TV. Is this doable???

I'm thinking about an RCA-to-standard_audio_jack to some blue-tooth
type device (Keep in mind, I've never had a blue-tooth device, so I'm
assume this is what I want).

Probably not relevant, but I get don't have cable and I get my HDTV
with an antenna.

There are tons of wireless models out there, simply web search for the
term 'wireless headphones'. Make sure they accept a line level input
rather than the more amplified headphone input. Many do. You won't need
a special jack for those that use line level inputs; a standard RCA line
level stereo cord will work.

I occasionally use a wired set, and afaik, neither my TV (a one year old
Samsung) nor my DirecTV HD DVR has anything but a line out (paired RCA
jacks). I'd love to be able to adjust the volume, but other than running
it through a separate receiver, I don't know how to achieve that.

Now, as to a wireless set, that should be no problem, as I believe a
lot- maybe all- have controls for volume. I've seen Sennheiser
recommended a lot.

--
John McWilliams

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On 12/19/10 PDT 7:37 AM, whosbest54 wrote:

I occasionally use a wired set, and afaik, neither my TV (a one year old
Samsung) nor my DirecTV HD DVR has anything but a line out (paired RCA
jacks). I'd love to be able to adjust the volume, but other than running
it through a separate receiver, I don't know how to achieve that.

Now, as to a wireless set, that should be no problem, as I believe a lot-
maybe all- have controls for volume. I've seen Sennheiser recommended a
lot.

--
John McWilliams

Don't adjust the input level to wireless headsets beyond peaking the level
at just below overmodulation, it just causes noise.

I have personal experience with the Sony MDR-RF915RK headset. As the model
number implies they are 900MHz FM analog RF units using a standard 19/38KHz
stereo subcarrier. They worked fine for me with a few caveats: In certain
situations they would go from clear to static and back when I moved my head
around, the distance between strong and weak was about equal to the
wavelength of the 900MHz frequency. Also the input notch filter for 19KHz
wasn't very good so sometimes high frequencies, white noise and "esses"
would scramble the stereo subcarrier and make them drop to mono for a second
or 2.

On the plus side they came with a 3.5mm TRS to 2 RCA Y cable and had both
RCA ports and a 3.5MM port on the back. When using them on a 3.5MM source
you plugged the RCAs into the transmitter and when using an RCA source you
plugged the 3.5mm into the transmitter. They even had a switchable 150 ohm
(IIRC) dummy load built in to simulate the impedance of headphones when
plugged into a headphone socket. The headset comes with 2 standard (as in
button top not soldered in) NiCd AAs that are replaceable but require a
small Phillips screwdriver to access. They are docked on the transmitter to
charge which also switches off the transmitter power.

Alas my sister's kids destroyed the headset by ripping out the yellow band
that gets pulled up as you put them on (which switches on the headset
power).