After years (decades) of happily using Sony audio products such as PCM-F1 analog>digital processor, DAT TCD-D10, etc., I realize that Sony quality has declined in the past few years. My Sony MDR-RF960R wireless headphones lost connectivity from 6 feet away and failed to stay on frequency. Replacing them with Sennheiser HDR110 is one of the best audio decisions I've made. Nary a problem now. I use rechargeable AAA batteries with the Sennheiser phones.