Multimedia

Product: Altec Lansing AHP612 Wireless Headphones
Date: May 10, 2006
Author: Bob Buskirk
Edited By: Ashley Donaldson
Provided By: Altec Lansing
Pages: 1 2 3 4
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Introduction

Another wireless product up on the test block, this time it's the Altec Lansing's AHP612 Wireless Headphones. These headphones do not use the ever popular Bluetooth wireless technology. Instead they use omni-directional 900 MHz technology that delivers clear, accurate sound through walls, floors and ceilings. Bluetooth is limited by its short distance range so let's see how these headphones compare to the previous ones we looked at.

Specs

Before we take a look at the AHP612's check out the specs:

Connectors: Dual RCA Plugs
Controls: Built Into headphones
Frequency Response: 30 Hz - 20 kHz

Accessories Included:
Transmitter/Charging base
Rechargeable Base
Power Adapter

Features:
Omni-directional 900 MHz technology
40 mm neodymium earphones
Adjustable padded headband
Leatherette ear pads

Price: 149.95

First Looks

The AHP612's come in a nice retail package with a picture of them on the front. Altec Lansing's packaging is always very descriptive, on the back is all the specs listed in a bunch of different languages.

Opening up the box the headphones are encapsulated in plastic wrap and are held into place with a piece of plastic. Once I got everything out of the package I had the following items: The AHP612 headphones, transmitter base, audio cables, power cable, rechargeable batteries and instructions.