Sennheiser Flex 5000 review
Most home theater setups are about enveloping viewers with big sound that might even rock the house a little, but what about the late night binges and gaming marathons? When volume has no way to ramp up without upsetting someone’s slumber, headphones may be the only recourse. This is exactly what Sennheiser envisioned with its new Flex 5000, a wireless system allowing viewers to use their own headphones wirelessly, while benefitting from clear and well-synced sound. We wrapped our ears away from the outside world late into the night to see if we could be mesmerized. The Flex 5000 is really a two-part system made up of a transmitter and a smaller dongle receiver. They’re boxed together with a 3.5mm aux cable, a digital Optical cable, a pair of Sennheiser earbuds, and the power adapter. Attachable power adapters for Europe, the U.K., and Australia are also in the box, along with a quick start guide and full instruction manual. The Flex 5000 may look a little odd when you’re wearing it, b...
Works with virtually any TV; Compatible with any wired headphones; Simple setup and maintenance; Steady and stable performance; Cable clip reduces clutter;
Balance profiles can’t be set from receiver; More affordable alternatives available; Potential for interference with cordless phones and microwaves;