In August 2022 Sennheiser announced its TV Clear True Wireless Earbuds. This provided an earbud option that was specifically tailored for TV viewers.
The original Sennheiser TV Clear provided a personal audio listening experience with independent volume and five speech clarity levels; whilst allowing others to watch the same program using the TV’s internal loudspeakers or a soundbar at the same time.
Enter the TV Clear Set 2
As good as the original TV Clear Set is, Sennheiser has decided to introduce the TV Clear Set 2 with improved sound quality, effortless setup, and smart customizations accessible via the companion app.
From Michael Eckardt, Senior Product Manager: “We listened to feedback from our passionate customers and went right to work. Our TV Clear Set 2 sounds better, sets up easier, and even fits better for a listening experience that builds on the success of the original. For TV and movie watchers who want to listen at a personal volume level while improving speech intelligibility, it’s our best true wireless big-screen companion yet.”
Retaining the great dialog enhancement and wireless freedom of the original model, the TV Clear Set 2 brings Sennheiser’s signature sound to your television and movie viewing experience.
New Features
Better Fit: Better sound arrives with a better fit, too, thanks to revised acoustic apertures and ear adapters that make finding the perfect fit an easier task—especially in smaller ears.
Transmitter Pre-Pairing: The TV Clear Set 2 comes pre-paired to its included transmitter. This means you can start using the Clear Set 2 with your TV (or other compatible audio source) right away.
Bandwidth: The transmission bandwidth has been doubled.
Updated Transmitter: The transmitter provides Dolby 5.1 compatibility when it’s connected via the TV’s S/PDIF digital audio outputs. In addition, the transmitter includes a USB-C power port.
Improved Control Buttons: The earbud buttons have been redesigned for easier volume adjustment and setting the Speech Clarity level.
Updated TV Clear Companion App: The TV Clear app is a free download and can be installed from the App Store (iOS and iPad OS) or Google Play Store (Android). With the app users can further customize their TV Clear Set 2, including visualized volume control, double-tap gesture configuration, improved charging status feedback, and more.
Continued Features: The Clear Set 2 continues to provide convenient Qi wireless charging, multipoint connectivity to multiple devices, and up to 15 hours of listening per charge with another 1.5 charges in the case.
Specifications
Tip: The following specifications are the same as for the TV Clear Set One
- Product Number: 119-3016-P810
- Wearing Style: True Wireless Earbuds
- Ear Coupling: Ear canal with retention
- Transducer Type: Dynamic
- Transducer Diameter: 6mm
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Speaker Sensitivity: 100.5 dB, SPL (1 kHz / 1 mW)
- Total Harmonic Sistortion (THD): < 0.5% (1kHz/94dB)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2. This allows wireless reception from the provided TV transmitter as well as from other compatible Bluetooth source devices.
- Modulation: 2400.0 MHz to 2483.5 MHz
- Supported Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP (SBC), HFP (CVSD, mSBC), AVRCP, DID
- Active Noise Cancellation: Passive damping with Ambient Awareness mode
- Microphone Type: MEMS (for hands-free phone calling)
- Microphone Frequency Response: 100 Hz to 10 kHz
- Microphone Pick-up Pattern: 1 mic for Ambient Awareness mode; 2 mic beamforming during a call
- Battery Time: Up to 15 hrs streaming with TV Clear Transmitter 2; Up to 12 hrs streaming with A2DP; 1.5 additional charges through charging case: 5 min charge = 1hr additional streaming when empty
- Charging Time: Approx. 2 hrs for a full charge; approx. 3 hrs for wireless Qi-Charging
- Battery type: Built-in Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries; left/right earbud: 69 mAh, charging case: 490mAh
- Power Supply: 5 V⎓, 600 mA max, USB charging via USB-C socket at charging case; Qi Wireless charging
- Dimensions: 23.0 x 18.0 x 26.0 mm (earbuds) / 87.8 x 47.5 x 29.2 mm (charging case)
- Weight: 64 g (both earbuds and charging case) / 5.7 g (6.9 g with ear coupling) / 50.2 g (charging case)/ 34 g (transmitter)
What Comes in the Box
- TV Clear Earbuds 2
- Charging case
- Ear adapter sets
- TV transmitter
- Connectivity cables
Availability and Pricing
TV Clear Set 2 is available for pre-order for $399.95 USD / $549.95 CAD and will be available for delivery in North America on June 12th, 2023.
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May 23, 2023 at 3:43 pm
Cool. I have been using (off and on) my Sennheiser RS195 ‘phones for several years now. I have tried IEMs but find them uncomfortable but Sennheiser does not make junque so I would think these babies are not going out with the bathwater.
ORT