Yamaha YH-WL500 Wireless Headphones with Bluetooth

Name: Yamaha YH-WL500 Wireless Headphones with Bluetooth
Brand: Yamaha
Rating: 3 (13 reviews)

Wireless, Open-back, Over-ear Headphones with Bluetooth and Wireless Transmitter

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Yamaha YH-WL500 Wireless Headphones with Bluetooth

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Wireless and Authentic Instrument Monitoring

Yamaha’s YH-WL500 headphones offer a wire-free solution to high-quality instrument monitoring. Fit with high-resolution dynamic drivers in a semi-open ear configuration, these ’phones emit nothing short of accurate instrument output — and fast. The YH-WL500’s quick wireless transmitter reaches speeds comparable to cabled setups, offering an authentic monitoring experience without cables cluttering up your environment. You can even connect up to 8 devices with the YH-WL500’s Bluetooth connection, letting you jam out to your favorite tracks from any compatible device. Whether you’re rehearsing on the go or looking for a simple way to take the complexity out of your setup, Sweetwater recommends you grab a pair of YH-WL500 wireless headphones.

Monitor your instrument with ease

The YH-WL500’s 40mm drivers are tuned to best represent your instrument’s true sound, ensuring the utmost playback and monitoring quality as soon as they arrive. With a stereo mini cable and conversion plug, you can plug the included transmitter directly into your instrument, amp, or production computer to immediately get to work. Best of all, with 7 hours of battery run time, you can easily face any studio session without interruption.

Lightning-fast wireless transmission

Thanks to the YH-WL500’s included high-speed transmitter and Bluetooth 4.2 compatibility, you’ll experience as little as 4ms of audio latency — comparable to that of live sound cable connections. When paired with the transmitter’s versatile device compatibility, real time monitoring for is possible for several instruments, without the hassle of obtrusive cables.

Yamaha YH-WL500 Wireless Headphones Features:

Ultra-fast wireless headphones for instrument monitoring and playback
Tuned specifically for use with musical instruments — perfect for amp monitoring, modeling, and more
40mm dynamic drivers emit balanced and distinguishable sound
Bluetooth 4.2 capability lets you jam to your favorite tracks with a mobile device
Included transmitter makes audio connections quick and convenient
Less than 4ms of latency
Stereo mini cable and conversion plug for use with several devices
Up to 7 hours of battery run time and charges fully in 3 hours

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Tech Specs

Type: Wireless
Open/Closed: Open
Fit Style: Circumaural (Around the Ear)
Driver Size: 40mm
Connectivity: Bluetooth v4.2, Optional 1/8" plug
Power: Rechargeable
Battery Life: Up to 7 hours
Color: Black
Weight: 0.69 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number: YH-WL500

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I love these headphones. But...they operate over the same frequencies as WiFi, so if you have a strong WiFi emitter in close proximity (headphones in the same room as my internet router, in my testing) there will be interference resulting in clicks & intermittent drop-outs, these headphones just don't work cleanly in that environment. Nature of the beast, I don't think there's anything Yamaha can do about that...my computer's Bluetooth is similarly intermittent if I locate my computer too close to my router, same classic Wifi-Bluetooth interference. If I turn off my router, or if I leave the router on but just relocate the headphones to the next room in the house, then these headphones work like a dream for me. So there are some limitations, but since my router isn't in the same room as my main music studio, I'm fortunately in a happy place, I'm just keeping these headphones in my studio where they are clean crisp and reliable.

I waited to write this until I had put probably 30-35 hours on these.

I live in an apartment in Southern California so not quite New York city density with wireless interference but probably worse than most people reading this. Some reviews regarding interference and dropouts had me concerned when purchasing but I'm pleased to say they have been almost completely flawless.

Not having to deal with a cord coming off my head and no latency has improved the quality and frequency of my practice time especially once it gets late. Sound is excellent and overall I really don't have anything to say except how awesome they are.

The only other product in the ballpark is the Waza Air which is also cool but really only designed to work with it's own internal modeling whereas I can use this with my normal rig which is rad.

Long range wireless functionality. Good audio quality. No clicks until reaching end of range, which was through 2+walls and about 25-30 feet. Compared wired sound vs unwired and not much if at all difference in fidelity. Compared wired sound vs other headphones and they do have a character that is not unlike Yamaha monitor speakers which can be harsher. These are fine headphones. And the low latency is a major breakthrough.

I compared the sound quality from my DT880 and could not find a discernible difference. I am not sure why there are poor reviews. Think as you like its your world too.

Wasn't sure how it would work considering lots of negative feedback about it in forums and other reviews. But it works suprisingly well and I'll be keeping it. Here is my experience so far, for whatever my opinion is worth. Also let me say that I'm using these headphones along with a wireless guitar system. So I am completely unbound from any cables.

Pros: The earphones are very comfortable. I've used them up to an hour at a time without discomfort. That could vary based on ear size etc. Also, the biggest factor for me, I have experienced no noticeable lag or delay at all. I put it through its paces with a few Yngwie covers and it handles everything I can throw at it. (Again, this is using them WITH a wireless guitar system, which you'd think there would be at least some lag introduced, but none so far). Another important factor is that it doesn't color the tone. I tried it back to back with my usual set of wired headphones and there is no perceptible sound difference.

Cons: As others have mentioned, I also experienced some popping/choppy sounds depending on how far away from the base unit I go. If I'm in the same room as the unit, there are almost zero issues. But if I go to the living room about 20 feet away, there are definitely noticeable pops and clicks. Turning off my router helped but I'd rather not have to disconnect the internet when I want to take full advantage of the headphones because there are others in the house who use wifi. Still, I am happy to be cordless and free to move around. And per the instructions, if you do have an issue with sound cutting out, you can re-pair the headphones to the base and sometimes that helps.

Conclusion: I am satisfied with this purchase despite it not being 100% perfect. Unfortunately, this type of technology is what it is, and probably not possible to get zero interference without sacrificing some lag. I'd rather take the zero lag. Your mileage may vary. Thanks to my rep Danny Mosco for always getting my orders out incredibly smoothly.