Williams Sound HED 026 – Rear-Wear Mono Headphones for Personal Listening Systems

Product Overview

The Williams Sound HED 026 is a deluxe mono rear-wear headphone designed for use with Williams Sound FM receivers and PockeTalker personal amplifiers. The behind-the-neck design keeps the top of the head and ear areas unobstructed, making these headphones a practical choice for users who wear behind-the-ear hearing aids or glasses. With 16-ohm impedance, 108 dB sensitivity, and a mono output, the HED 026 is compatible with the mono output jacks of Williams Sound personal listening system receivers and is rated for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss.

Product Description

The HED 026 uses the same rear-wear frame design and 30 mm driver as the stereo HED 036, configured for mono output via a 3.5 mm mono plug. Mono headphones are appropriate for assistive listening system receivers that output a single audio channel, which is standard for most FM and IR assistive listening systems. The 16-ohm nominal impedance and 108 dB sensitivity make the HED 026 an efficient transducer for the output stages of Williams Sound PockeTalker and FM receiver products. At 60 grams and 6-1/4 x 5-3/4 x 2-1/2 inches, the HED 026 shares the lightweight, compact form factor of the HED 036. The 39-inch cord length is standard for clip-worn or pocket-carried personal listening devices. Replacement earpads are available as HED 023 (single pair) or HED 023-100 (100-pack) for facilities managing shared-use programs where regular pad replacement is required. This model is rated for mild to moderate hearing loss; users with more significant loss should consider a neckloop coupler or higher-gain receiver accessory.

Key Features

• Rear-Wear Design — Behind-the-neck headband clears the ear and top-of-head area for hearing aid users.
• Mono Output — 3.5 mm mono plug matches single-channel FM and IR assistive listening receiver outputs.
• 30 mm Driver — 108 dB sensitivity at 1 kHz for efficient output from personal amplifiers.
• 16-Ohm Impedance — Compatible with standard Williams Sound receiver output specifications.
• Lightweight — 60 g for comfortable extended listening sessions.
• 39-Inch Cord — Standard length for portable clip-worn receiver configurations.
• Replaceable Earpads — HED 023 and HED 023-100 replacement pads available for shared-use programs.
• Mild to Moderate Loss Rating — Appropriate sensitivity for this hearing loss range.

Technical Specifications