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25.03.2009 - Wedemark

Enjoy TV and music in perfect comfort with the new Sennheiser Set 830-TV and Set 830 S

It’s always nice to settle down in front of the TV in the comfort of your own home. The new Set 830-TV and Set 830 S systems from Sennheiser let you listen in optimum comfort without any disturbance. The listening systems from the audio specialist are connected directly to a TV, hi-fi system or radio, guaranteeing excellent stereo sound that can be individually adjusted to the listener’s hearing ability. And there are no annoying wires either, as the signals are transmitted by infra-red light up to a distance of 12 metres. Ergonomically designed controls and visual feedback for individual operations make the systems exceptionally easy to handle. Both versions of the Set 830 are as of now available in stores: Set 830-TV as a stethoset version and Set 830 S for connection to hearing aids or headphones.
 

Enjoy TV or music in complete relaxation
 
Have you ever wanted to enjoy TV sound at your own personal volume and sound settings? No problem with Set 830-TV. In addition to the volume and balance control, the infra-red set also has selectable hearing settings that allow the speech intelligibility to be adapted precisely to the listener’s personal hearing ability. A switchable compression function balances out unpleasant differences in volume between quiet and loud sounds. In the Set 830-TV version, the trebles can also be individually adjusted, a particularly useful feature when watching television. “When you’re watching your favourite TV show, you want to be able to understand what everyone is saying. For that reason, speech intelligibility is very important, and that is largely determined by the high frequencies,” explained Oliver Berg, Product Manager Audiology at Sennheiser. “When the volume of these frequencies is raised, people with impaired hearing find that speech becomes much clearer and easier to understand.”
 
Cordless listening in full comfort
 
Infra-red technology allows you to listen in comfort up to a distance of twelve metres from the set’s transmitter without the hindrance of wires. The transmitter is simply connected to an audio source and the signal is transmitted to the earphones via infra-red light. As soon as the system is switched on, it becomes apparent how easy it is to use it. For example, the receiver is automatically switched on when the earbows are opened slightly ready for wearing. As soon as it is removed, the receiver switches itself off automatically after 30 seconds. To recharge the receiver it just needs to be placed in the  transmitter station – regardless in which direction. Visual feedback on individual operations ensures that the set’s operating status is clearly displayed.
 

In addition to providing optimum sound quality and user-friendliness, development of the Set 830-TV system also focused on optimising its modern design. The transmitter with its integrated charging station and the stethoset receiver has an elegant black and red design, finished off with silver trim elements. A high-performance rechargeable lithium-polymer battery guarantees up to twelve hours of undisturbed and uninterrupted listening pleasure. The soft, adjustable ear pads and a weight of just 68 grams ensure that the earphones remain comfortable even after long periods of use. They are the perfect companion for cosy evenings in front of the TV.
 

Optimised sound for hearing aid wearers
 
The Set 830 S version is a stereo TV listening system for connection to a hearing aid. The advantages of the infra-red system are the same as those of the stethoset version: excellent stereo sound that can be adjusted to the user’s personal hearing ability. Here too, ergonomically designed controls make the system exceptionally easy to use. The main difference is that the sound is transmitted wirelessly from the receiver to a hearing aid using the included induction loop. Alternatively, induction couplers and headphones can be connected to the lightweight receiver.
 

The Set 830-TV and 830 S systems are as of now available in stores worldwide.

The Sennheiser Group, with its headquarters in Wedemark near Hanover, Germany, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems. The family-owned company, which was established in 1945, recorded sales of over €395 million in 2007, 83% of which were generated abroad. Sennheiser employs almost 2,000 people worldwide, around 55% of whom are in Germany. Sennheiser has manufacturing plants in Germany, Ireland and the USA, and is represented worldwide by subsidiaries in France, Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark (Nordic), Russia, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Japan, China, Canada, Mexico and the USA, as well as by long-term trading partners in many other countries. Also part of the Sennheiser Group are Georg Neumann GmbH, Berlin (studio microphones), K + H Vertriebs- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (Klein + Hummel studio monitors, installed sound) and the joint venture Sennheiser Communications A/S (headsets for PCs, offices and call centres).
 
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