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Customer Reviews for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
Model: MDR-RF970R
SKU: 8241422
UPC: 027242708242
Listen to your favorite music without worrying about trailing cords with these wireless headphones.
Average Customer Rating:
3.3
out of 5
(153 Reviews) 153
Rating Snapshot 153 reviews
5 stars
50
4 stars
32
3 stars
19
2 stars
13
1 star
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59% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
Review 1 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
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Customer Rating
1.0
For years I've had wireless headphones connected to each of my TV's. When one set finally began failing, I went to Best Buy to replace them. Unfortunately, BB only carried the Sony set. I read the reviews and should have taken them to heart. Sony quality is not what it use to be. The headphones were tinning, and not very clear. They also require a special Sony battery pack, that I researched and found to be quite expensive. Save your money and go get RCA. They are 1/4th the price and work flawlessly.
What's great about it: Nothing
What's not so great: Expensive, poor sound quality & expensive battery replacement
About me... Avid listener
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 2 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
Decent headphone but handle with care!
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Multitasker51
from Merced, CA
on 01/22/2012
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Durability
1.0
I liked the first one of these so much that I bought a second pair (yes, you can use two at the same time on the same frequency). Perfect for general TV watching while the kids are asleep, or while you are doing the dishes and want to hear the show over the dish clatter. I also watch TV while riding a stationary bicycle with these on; but the sound insulation is so thick it causes my head to sweat a bit too much, which limits the workout. But my main complaint is that the bulky speaker parts are quite heavy relative to the frame, After one year of use, the right side of the headset frame broke from lots of use (putting on/taking off), leaving one speaker dangling. Too expensive to repair vs. the cost to simply replace. So I'm glad the price came down.
What's great about it: Comfortable and more than loud enough.
What's not so great: Durability
This product has... Perfect fit
About me... Budget Conscious, Audiophile
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
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Review 3 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
Great for those a little/lot Hearing Impaired
Customer Rating
5.0
This is the second set I have purchased, one for the living room and now one for the bedroom. My husband no longer blasts us out of the room with the volume. They are comfortable and have easy to use controls.
I would highly recommend these Sony Wireless Headsets to anyone that is having to turn up the volume because of hearing loss.
I would highly recommend these Sony Wireless Headsets to anyone that is having to turn up the volume because of hearing loss.
What's great about it: Wireless at a Great Price
This product has... Perfect fit
About me... Budget Conscious
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 4 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
That click you hear is not a defect, but it is
Customer Rating
3.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Durability
3.0
I purchased this to replace my "Sennheiser 120" wireless headphones which died after many years of solid service.
Overall the Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones set is a good value, if you can get past this wonderful, but irritatingly clunky feature: The "Auto On/Off" mechanism.
I thought that it was such a cool feature, and it is if you are using it to listen to music around the house. But my primary use for a wireless headset is at bedtime when I pop my "sleep DVD" in and set the timer and set the TV's brightness way down to lessen light in the room so I can drift off to sleep.
But the "Auto On" feature is actually a physical switch that activates when the speaker cups are pulled down into position over the ears (and when pushed up, the unit turns off). This is great, unless you happen to be in bed or have your head on a pillow or on a rest. Small moves of your head or the speaker cups will turn the unit off and you must move the cups to turn it back on and there is a loud, disconcerting "pop-crack" sound that can be shocking when you are trying to doze off or in the day when you relaxing but have the volume turned up much louder than you would in bed. After about a week of this craziness, I went and ordered a new "Sennheiser" 120.
The sound on the "Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones" was not great, either. It was like all mid-range and not much at the highs and lows. Voice was also disappointingly poor.
Another issue is the radio channel selection. You get 3 channels to select from, but if you do not get good reception on any of them, it can be anywhere from irritating to down right annoying. If you have that issue, I suggest you get a set that has an analog tuner. Even though it is limited to a "single frequency," you can go a little higher or lower than the band to get the best reception
But the "Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones" do work, have a good range from the transmitter and are comfortable for about an hour before starting to feel like rain soaked marshmallows on the edges of your ears.
But the "Auto On" feature is actually a physical switch that activates when the speaker cups are pulled down into position over the ears (and when pushed up, the unit turns off). This is great, unless you happen to be in bed or have your head on a pillow or on a rest. Small moves of your head or the speaker cups will turn the unit off and you must move the cups to turn it back on and there is a loud, disconcerting "pop-crack" sound that can be shocking when you are trying to doze off or in the day when you relaxing but have the volume turned up much louder than you would in bed. After about a week of this craziness, I went and ordered a new "Sennheiser" 120.
The sound on the "Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones" was not great, either. It was like all mid-range and not much at the highs and lows. Voice was also disappointingly poor.
Another issue is the radio channel selection. You get 3 channels to select from, but if you do not get good reception on any of them, it can be anywhere from irritating to down right annoying. If you have that issue, I suggest you get a set that has an analog tuner. Even though it is limited to a "single frequency," you can go a little higher or lower than the band to get the best reception
But the "Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones" do work, have a good range from the transmitter and are comfortable for about an hour before starting to feel like rain soaked marshmallows on the edges of your ears.
What's great about it: Sony Name, nice charging/tramitter cradle
What's not so great: Auto On/Off switch design, sound quality needs to be improved
This product has... Poor fit, price is fair @ $79 but wait for price drop, sound quality is only fair
About me... Budget Conscious, Avid listener
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 5 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
Works for what I was looking for
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Durability
4.0
I am rating this product based on what I think most people would be looking for... a way to listen to a tv or sound system without bothering someone else. Yes, it doesn't have the best audio quality... but the signal stays on for me and has better audio quality than what I expected from something that is wireless. You're always (at least right now) going to get the best audio quality from a wired connection, not wireless.
If you're looking for the best audio quality you can find, don't get these. If you're like me, and like watching TV before you go to sleep and your wife doesn't... this is the perfect answer.
If you're looking for the best audio quality you can find, don't get these. If you're like me, and like watching TV before you go to sleep and your wife doesn't... this is the perfect answer.
What's great about it: Wireless, and allows me to lay in bed and use
What's not so great: Charging station has to stay by TV, not on nightstand
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
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Review 6 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
Works for me!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Durability
5.0
I have Grand kids in my house and I wanted to be able to watch TV in the early morning or late night without waking them. I can watch TV with the TV volume down all the way but hear my shows fine. Also, with everyone up I can have the TV volume at a normal level for everyone else but louder for my taste in my ears. It was very easy to connect to my TV. One thing that is cool, they turn on automatically when you put them on. These Headphones are great for the money!
What's great about it: I can hear my TV now. Very easy to wear!
What's not so great: Nothing yet...
This product has... Perfect fit
About me... Avid listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 7 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
Bought on Sale
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Durability
4.0
This is an updated version of the product I had before which, fell apart. These, however, are sturdier than the others I had. They definitely fixed the floppyness of the previous ones. This one, has less range than the previous ones and more interference. Not so much to be annoyed about. All and all, I'm content with the purchase.
What's great about it: Piercing friendly and don't fall off.
What's not so great: Sound needs to be tweaked a bit
This product has... Perfect fit, Powerful bass
About me... Avid listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 8 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
Not bad for the price
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: CaptainPhoenix
on 01/16/2012
I tried the Sony wireless headset and found this one to be more reliable and sound quality to be comparable. The Sony Lithium Polymer battery was prone to overheating because the system would not shut off. The Rocketfish headset is much more reliable with their batteries and slightly more comfortable on the ears when laying in bed.
Now if someone could design an in ear set, you could fall asleep in bed without the cumbersome over the ear styles.
This product has... the best choice of what was available.
About me... Audiophile
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:1-2 times a week
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Review 9 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
Great addition!
Customer Rating
4.0
Bought this for my husband because we talk too much while he is trying to watch "important" programming. It has made our family room experiences much better because the kids and I can have a discussion while he watches his TV shows. Perfect addition to the family!!
This product has... Perfect fit
About me... happy wife
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
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Review 10 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
Great value for the price
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Durability
5.0
I purchased these back around Christmas and love them. Mainly used to watch TV at night. Never knew how much I was missing especially when it came to watching sitcoms. Little hard of hearing in one ear and these are great. Don't need to turn up the TV and the wife can sleep!
What's great about it: Great value for the money
What's not so great: Nothing
This product has... great sound
About me... Budget Conscious
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 11 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
Wireless headphones
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: speciallady1961
from Branford
on 01/15/2012
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Durability
4.0
I am very happy with my purchase. I love the fact that I can have my television on mute and still hear the program. I am hard of hearing and need the television on very loud. I live in a apartment type condo where you can hear your neighbors televion. Since I work 2nd shift and need to unwind at night watching television I can wear these without disturbing anyone. The people at Best Buy helped me with my online purchase because the price changed at checkout for some reason.
What's great about it: I got it at a reduced price!
What's not so great: Had problems setting it up because I had satellite television
About me... Casual listener, Budget Conscious
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 12 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
Great Wireless Headphone
Customer Rating
4.0
They are everything I needed for easy listening. If you wear them for longer than 2 hrs., you feel pressure on your ear (inside comfort cushion). Easily remedied, just remove for a minute and OK.
What's great about it: Comfortable and remote
What's not so great: Long time wear causes small discomfort; remove for 1 minute and OK
This product has... Perfect fit
About me... Casual listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 13 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
Not impressed, fair sound quality when they work
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: KWPDX
from Jualin, AK
on 01/14/2012
Value for Price
2.0
Sound Quality
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Durability
2.0
I've used these every day for a month and I'm ready to return them when I get back to town. The sound quality is decent but they disconnect constantly and sometimes won't reconnect. This is my primary entertainment source so after giving it a month I'm going to return these and find something else
What's great about it: Sound OK
What's not so great: Connection drops out
About me... Frequent traveler
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 14 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
Acceptable price for a Sony
Customer Rating
2.0
This headset had a good pricetag, and I typically like Sony products, but this particular product has not met my expectations. I previously had a Sennhouser for many years until the sound quality went caput. I've only had this for a month, and I am already disappointed. Not so much with the sound quality, but with the ambient noise, no matter which channel I switch it to. But the main disappointment is, they don't always work. Sometimes when I take the headset off the base, the green light doesn't go on, therefore no sound. Then I have to mess around with it in order for the green light to go on, which can be frustrating. Maybe I just got a bad one, but it was the last one on the shelf. If I return it to the store for an exchange, and have better luck with a different one, I will change my review.
What's great about it: The sound
What's not so great: The batteries get loose in the headset, so you have to mess with the one ear so the green light on the base comes on.
This product has... Too much ambient noise, good fit, base to headset malfunction
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 15 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
It's OK but could be better.
Customer Rating
3.0
Value for Price
2.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Durability
2.0
I have poor hearing from the military. The sound is ok, but I'm not a great judge for that. It can lose connectivity easily when your head is resting on a pillow or head rest.
What's great about it: OK sound
What's not so great: loss of connectivity
This product has... loss of connectivity
About me... Casual listener, Budget Conscious
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 16 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
Very satisfied
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Durability
5.0
I purchased the headphones for my husband to use while watching tv. He is very pleased with the quality of the sound and the ease of use. he also likes the automatic turn-on/off feature. They were on sale at the time of my purchase so the value was outstanding.
What's great about it: Excellent sound quality; easy set-up; replaceable battery; easy to re-charge
What's not so great: Seems a little bulky
This product has... Perfect fit
About me... using for tv
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 17 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
His and Hers!
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Durability
5.0
Purchased for home fitness use so that the TV would not need to be blasting when using the elliptical or bike on a resistance wheel. We like the ease of use and performance we purchased a second wireless headset so both my wife and I would have our own. Sound quality is good (not great)...but it sure beats trying to hear TV dialog over the sound or work out equipment. Because these are over the ear headphones, its natural that you are going to sweat...so we ordered 100 Large Sanitary Headphone Covers, Black, from Scan Sound which work perfectly over these headphones! The recharging cradle is very useful, convenient.
What's great about it: Easy set up, comfortable, good sound quality
What's not so great: Good, not great sound quality
About me... fitness user
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
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Review 18 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
When they work, they are awesome.
Customer Rating
3.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Durability
2.0
Sound and comfort is awesome. Great for working out on the treadmill. However, I have had several pairs and the left side continues to go out on each set. It will come back in sometimes after a week or so, but it is constantly a problem. Must be a defect in design. If they could fix this, these could sell like gangbusters if demoed in the store
What's great about it: Hearing everything - especially for someone hard of hearing
What's not so great: Doesn't always work on left ear.
This product has... Perfect fit, Stylish, Powerful bass
About me... Budget Conscious, Frequent traveler, Avid listener
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 19 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
Charge easily & Comfortable fit
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Durability
5.0
I love the way they just sit in the charger, no wire to connect. Most comfortable fit of any ears I've had! Sound quality is great.
What's great about it: EVERYTHING
What's not so great: NOTHING
This product has... Perfect fit
About me... Avid listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 20 for Sony 900MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones - Black
Works as expected
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Rodney6917
from Chicago
on 01/10/2012
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Durability
5.0
These head phones work as described in multiable reviews. I cannot find anything disparaging to say about these headphones. I use them daily and they work well for me. I am not an expert on sound quality, However they do the job that I am looking for and an quite pleased.
As usual I feel that most times Best Buy is over priced they sell at full retail, however when you cannot find an item elsewhere and you want it, they have it, then you pay their tariff, if you want the item. Best Buy is the absolute last place I look for an elerctronics or computer item because you can normally find it at better prices at a multitude of businesses.
What's great about it: It works well and is comfortable
What's not so great: I have no complaints
This product has... Perfect fit
About me... Avid listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:Daily
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