{"product_id":"faller-oskar-2-tv-sprachverstaerker","title":"Faller OSKAR 2 Portable TV Speech Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Faller OSKAR 2 is a portable TV speech amplifier that sends the TV sound wirelessly to your seat and specifically emphasises dialogue with Clearvoice Technology® 3.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou know the situation: the film is playing, the music swells, and that's exactly when the key line is spoken. So you turn it up. Then the next explosion is too loud, and the person next to you gives you a look. OSKAR 2 solves this the other way round: it puts the voice in the foreground instead of simply making everything louder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the OSKAR 2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it solves a single problem, and now even more thoroughly. The second generation works with an AI speech model that, according to the manufacturer, was trained on more than 600,000 hours of material and suppresses background noise much more effectively than its predecessor. Four filter levels, including a music mode and a news mode, let you adapt the voice optimisation to the programme and to your hearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso new is the HDMI ARC connection on the base station. It sits alongside the optical input and the AUX input, so OSKAR 2 docks with practically any TV. A base station stays at the TV, while the actual OSKAR sits with you: on the side table, the armrest, the kitchen counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 5-watt neodymium speakers, driven by two multi-core DSP processors: not a home cinema, but speech at room volume right in front of you. Up to 20 hours of battery life, after which OSKAR 2 fully recharges on the base station in about four hours. The wireless connection reaches up to around 30 metres, so through the living room, the open kitchen and usually onto the balcony too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optimised tilt function aims the sound at your seating position, and the selectable sound field is either focused on a single listener or designed for a group. The housing made of aluminium, plastic and acoustic fabric has a carrying handle and a rotary control that does exactly what you'd expect of it. Via the headphone output, you can keep the sound entirely to yourself if you wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the OSKAR 2 suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor everyone who has to listen attentively while watching TV rather than just watch, and who get tired of it in the evening. For households where two people need two different volumes. And for anyone who walks away from the TV and still wants to keep listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlain speaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e OSKAR 2 is not a sound system. It doesn't make films bigger, bass deeper or surround more spacious – it's a specialist for speech. If you want to upgrade the overall TV sound, you're better served by a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003ehome cinema solution\u003c\/a\u003e. And if you have a medically treated hearing loss, this doesn't replace a hearing aid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA device with a single job that it does cleanly: understanding instead of turning it up. We like that Faller has resisted the temptation, even in the second generation, to pile on streaming, an app and a voice assistant. One cable to the TV, one rotary control, peace and quiet in the living room. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we like to file devices like this under \"problem solved, next topic\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: portable TV speech amplifier with wireless base station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: anthracite black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeech optimisation: sonoro Clearvoice Technology® 3.0, four filter levels including music and news mode, background noise reduction of up to 30 dB (manufacturer's figure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal processing: two multi-core DSP processors, hearing loss compensation, boost for weak input signals of up to +10 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeakers: 2 × 5 W neodymium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound field: selectable (focused for a single listener or for groups), tilt function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless transmission: LC3-Plus codec with low latency, 2.402–2.480 GHz, range up to approx. 30 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery: lithium-ion, 3.6 V, 3,300 mAh (11.88 Wh)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuntime \/ charging time: up to approx. 20 hours \/ approx. 4 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase station connections: HDMI (ARC, Linear PCM), optical (Toslink, S\/PDIF, Linear PCM), AUX-In (3.5 mm jack), USB-C for power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOSKAR connections: headphone output \/ AUX-Out (3.5 mm jack), USB-C charging port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput level: adjustable via the rotary control on the OSKAR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: yes, 3.5 mm stereo jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing: aluminium, plastic and acoustic fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions OSKAR: 240 × 104 × 60 mm (W × H × D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions base station: 121 × 26.5 × 121 mm (W × H × D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 660 g (OSKAR), 200 g (base station)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: OSKAR 2, base station, USB-C cable, HDMI cable, optical cable, AUX cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the Faller OSKAR 2 connected to the TV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVia the base station: one cable for power, one for sound. For the sound, you use the HDMI (ARC) connection, the optical output (Toslink) or the analogue AUX output of your TV. The matching cables are included. No app, Wi-Fi or account is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new compared with the first OSKAR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOSKAR 2 brings Clearvoice Technology® 3.0 with an AI speech model, an optimised tilt function, a selectable sound field for single listeners or groups and, for the first time, an HDMI ARC connection. The basic principle stays the same: base station at the TV, OSKAR with you, voices to the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes OSKAR 2 work with every TV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith practically any device that has HDMI (ARC), an optical digital output or an analogue headphone or line output, including smart TVs. Take a quick look at the back of your TV to see which connections are available. If in doubt, we'll gladly check your model with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect headphones to OSKAR 2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. OSKAR 2 has a 3.5 mm headphone output, and according to the manufacturer the voice optimisation also works through headphones. That way you can keep watching late at night without disturbing the rest of the household. You adjust the volume with OSKAR's own rotary control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the battery last and how far does the wireless signal reach?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to 20 hours in normal use, which is enough for several evenings of TV. Charging takes place on the base station, and a full charge takes about four hours. The low-latency wireless connection carries up to about 30 metres, with picture and sound staying in sync.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the Faller OSKAR 2 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause we tell you beforehand whether the device actually solves your problem. We look with you at which audio output your TV has, where OSKAR 2 should sit in your home and whether a different solution might suit you better. For questions about connecting it, our technician Mauri is there to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd rather listen in complete privacy, you'll find suitable models among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kopfhorer\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e. Cables, adapters and small parts for TV sound are in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zubehor\"\u003eAll accessories\u003c\/a\u003e. And if you want the TV sound not just clearer but bigger, your best bet is to take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003ehome cinema\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53714856739152,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/faller-oskar-2-tv-sprachverstaerker-frontansicht.png?v=1790708089","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/faller-oskar-2-tv-sprachverstaerker","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}