Avantree Quartet 2

The Avantree Quartet 2 solves the problem of shared TV audio in a way few other systems can. It arrives as a complete package: one RF transmitter and four lightweight over-ear headphones, all pre-paired and ready to use within minutes. The real power lies in the transmitter’s ability to broadcast to up to 100 compatible Avantree headsets, making it suitable for everything from a couple with different volume preferences to a small group home or sports bar. Latency averages just 34 milliseconds, low enough that lip-sync issues go unnoticed by most viewers. Setup is remarkably straightforward — plug the transmitter into your TV’s optical or 3.5mm output, hold the pairing button, and flip the toggle on each headphone to link. Every necessary cable arrives in the box, including a USB-C splitter that charges all four headsets from a single power source. The transmitter even features a Bluetooth receiver, so you can switch from TV audio to music or podcasts from a smartphone without changing headphones. An audio pass-through option lets you play sound through both the headphones and a connected soundbar or speaker simultaneously, accommodating mixed listening preferences in the same room. On the audio front, the Quartet 2 headphones sound acceptably pleasant rather than exceptional. The built-in EQ switch boosts voices for clearer dialogue, which helps televised speech cut through background noise. However, bass definition is less precise than on dedicated single-listener models, and overall clarity is somewhat dulled. Comfort is generally good thanks to light weight and pliable earpads, but the headband design lacks swiveling earcups. Some users may need to physically bend the metal wires to achieve a seal, which locks that pair to a single user’s head shape. Battery life checks in around 20 hours, exceeding the manufacturer’s claim, and the standard USB-C charging means no proprietary docks cluttering the living room. For households and venues where multiple people need wireless TV audio, the Avantree Quartet 2 offers unmatched flexibility, easy expansion, and a fuss-free user experience.