Do these headphones use a proprietary battery or can you use any rechargeable NiMh batteries?
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The unit calls for an AAA Ni-MH rechargeable battery, however there is a small tag within the unit that states to use JVC replacement batteries. These cost about $24 shipped for a pair. The unit WILL work with standard Ni-MH batteries with the following simple fix:Trim the plastic wrapping 1/4" off the bottom (negative side) of the battery just like the original ones are.There is an internal contact within the headphones that it makes on the battery edge and not on the end as would be expected. JVC came up with a simple method to make certain we only use their batteries. The unit calls for an AAA Ni-MH rechargeable battery, however there is a small tag within the unit that states to use JVC replacement batteries. These cost about $24 shipped for a pair. The unit WILL work with standard Ni-MH batteries with the following simple fix:Trim the plastic wrapping 1/4" off the bottom (negative side) of the battery just like the original ones are.There is an internal contact within the headphones that it makes on the battery edge and not on the end as would be expected. JVC came up with a simple method to make certain we only use their... » Read More The unit calls for an AAA Ni-MH rechargeable battery, however there is a small tag within the unit that states to use JVC replacement batteries. These cost about $24 shipped for a pair. The unit WILL work with standard Ni-MH batteries with the following simple fix:Trim the plastic wrapping 1/4" off the bottom (negative side) of the battery just like the original ones are.There is an internal contact within the headphones that it makes on the battery edge and not on the end as would be expected. JVC came up with a simple method to make certain we only use their batteries. « Show Less
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The instructions say to only use the rechargeable battery that is included but I used regular batteries when it died one day and they worked fine. I only used them for a couple of hours then charged the unit again and have no problems since. I'm guessing you could also use any rechargeable AAA, but I've not had these long enough to run the included batteries out.
399893
As far as I know (from personal experience), and from what I have read on other sites, when researching the headphones before buying them, the battery is built-in, non-standard, and Sony refuse to substitute it, even if offered payment, once the warranty is over.
529988
Yes the headphones (receiver) are rechargeable. You place the headphones on the transmitter (which is plugged into power source near TV) when finished using them and they recharge while you are sleeping and turn off when recharged. These are the best wireless headphones I have tried - highly recommend - no hissing or background noise, just crisp clear sound from the transmitter with strong base. Be well, Tom Robertson
1866135
I use various brands of rechargeable batteries, as long as they're Nicad or NIMH.
2279866
You need the battery to use the headphones, but an alkaline battery will last a long time, provided you remember to power off, when you are not using the instrument.
7510
I use this headphones more than 3 years ago, and I never had any trouble with batteries charge. I use eneloopand amazon rechargeable batteries without troubles. I need to recharge it every 3 months, and I use for jogging one hour per day.
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Best to open the battery compartment to see what battery or batteries are in there. This battery is very unique to older model headphones. The newer models have been engineered with standard rechargeable batteries...either AA or AAA. Here is a link to the manual for your headphones. Looks like they take aaa nihmi rechagreables. http://en-us.sennheiser.com/downloads/b7fb26ac9db2250b1da26812db05b5d9.pdf
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Handset: 3xAAA NiMH rechargeable batteries, (1.2V 600mAh NiMH, 60AAAHC, GPI International Ltd.) are supplied. Base: The backup batteries should be AAA, NiMH,rechargeable only, rated 600mAh are not supplied.
1087642
Some kind of internal battery, there is no easy access to them as far as I know, but i can tell you that my headphones have worked since 2010 until now, for at least 8 hours a day. And they work perfectly.
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I checked my batteries and I don't see any OEM on the label...Label states only Amazon Basics rechargeable/AAAHR03/NiMH 1.2V 800mAh/Standard Charge:80mA in 15 hours/Do not disassemble, short-circuit,or dispose of in fire. Made in China/Mfg. Date OCT 2012 No other writing or indicators on them...they work a treat, though...I am very happy with them in my household cordless phones!
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Yes, you can replace the rechargeable batteries with regular alkaline or even heavy duty batteries. Just don't try setting the headphones on the cradle with regular batteries, it could damage them. Only use rechargeable batteries if you are setting the headset on the charger.
891366
Would you tell me the brand of the NiMH batteries you used? I have problems to find suitable ones.
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Handset: 3xAAA NiMH rechargeable batteries, (1.2V 600mAh NiMH, 60AAAHC, GPI International Ltd.) are supplied. Base: The backup batteries should be AAA, NiMH, rechargeable only, rated 600mAh are not supplied.
546356
Boombox, has its own rechargeable batteries. I haven't replace check if regular batteries can be use
257430
No batteries, these are just regular headphones that you can plug into any MP3 player, walkman, diskman, ect. ;)
2171999
Sorry I can't answer this question because I sent the headphones as a gift to a friend with a hearing problem who has trouble watching TV with his wife, who needs a much lower volume setting on the TV itself. However, he loves it, and, judging from another brand that I bought for the same reason two yeras ago, they seem to hold a charge easily for a whole day's watching. I suspect they they can all do the same thing with two inner AA rechargeable batteries .
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No the microphones are not rechargeable but you can use rechargeable Battery's in them