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Sennheiser RS 175 RF Wireless Headphone System
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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Sound Quality
275surround, hearing, sennheiser, loud, surround sound
+94%
-6%
" ... The sound is great, but it takes some trail and error to be able to adjust the volume on the headset if needed unless you are good at Braille. ... "
" ... The sound is amazing and there is no static, when rocking or moving about the house. ... "
" ... The sound is amazing and worked great for the heavy action films all the way to the quiet, dialogue heavy films where every sound mattered. ... "
" ... I can walk all the way downstairs to the kitchen without it cutting out which is amazing so I can just keep listening to music or a podcast. ... "
" ... Sound is excellent. ... "
" ... The audio is just as good or better than my astros. ... "
" ... I love the audio quality and the ranges of sound you can adjust to. ... "
" ... The sound quality and build quality seem good, it is plastic but it feels like a high quality plastic and it helps keep the weight down so no problems there for me. ... "
Comfort
138head, ears, wear, fit, comfortable to wear
+79%
-21%
" ... I find the grip of the headset to be firm, which is something to consider and test as long as possible at a store before buying. ... "
" ... Otherwise, they sound good and are comfortable for hours on end. ... "
" ... No complaints of the comfort. ... "
" ... The new headphones ear cups are much softer, and the the whole set just seems to fit much better. ... "
" ... Nonetheless, I prefer the around-ear fit of the RS 175's. ... "
" ... Comfortable, great sound & volume control, and great clarity over long a distance. ... "
" ... Great sound and very balanced to ears. ... "
" ... Had no problem installing and getting the transmitter and Headset to shank hands, but there was no sound . ... "
Product Reliability
68working, months, ago, stopped working, sennheiser
+65%
-35%
" ... I had never watched TV with headphones so that within itself took a little time to adjust to, but after using them for a month or so I have to say that they're pretty amazing. ... "
" ... My mom only wishes we had found these years ago! ... "
" ... I’m a new fan for life! ... "
" ... I had the entry-level version of these headphones for 6 years before they finally gave out, which was a more than reasonable lifetime for their price. ... "
" ... The sound quality is excellent but that is what I have experienced with Sennheiser over the last twenty years. ... "
" ... I've been using these for several months now and love them! ... "
" ... These work well as long as they aren't too far away. ... "
" ... This is our 2nd pair - first pair lasted about 7 years. ... Will buy again - suspect these will last at least as well as the first pair! ... "
Price
61worth the money, money, worth the price, well worth, worth
+85%
-15%
" ... (which was frustrating for both of us, but particularly for him) We are both happy - worth the price! ... "
" ... Overall i still think this is a good product and worth the money, but that is something to keep in mind. ... "
" ... Best money spent for neighbor control. ... "
" ... Overall a good product from Sennheiser, worth the money! ... "
" ... I got the package with a pair and they are pricey but well worth the money. ... "
" ... They are worth every penny. ... "
" ... Worth the higher price. ... "
" ... For sound alone these deserve 5 stars especially at this price. ... "
Bass
55surround sound, boost, surround, bass and surround, base
+98%
-2%
" ... The bass boost can be a bit much, but the bass is quite impressive. ... "
" ... Very clear, with excellent additional bass and surround sound buttons on headset. ... "
" ... The "bass boost" feature works with some content but otherwise makes good quality audio sound bad. ... The bass is fine as is. ... "
" ... Comfortable with good sounding bass, controls easy to use. ... "
" ... There is an enhanced bass feature, as well as simulated surround sound (low and high settings). ... Sometimes I like the bass feature for live music streams but I rarely use the surround sound feature, even though I think it's probably fine. ... "
" ... Worked superb for a month - good sound quality, bass, clarity. ... "
" ... I use the bass boost and low level of surround setting ... "
" ... I won’t get into talk about, highs, mids, and lows, the technical talk, is above my pay grade. ... "
Ease of Use
54easy, controls, easy to use, set, easy to install
+93%
-7%
" ... It was that simple. ... "
" ... Very simple setup and their is an online youtube video for setup if that works better for people. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up and operate. ... "
" ... Easy to set up ... "
" ... These are great and you don't need to be a techy to operate them. ... "
" ... Easy to install, sound is great - used to using earbuds, but getting used to these. ... "
" ... Controls are easy to use. ... "
" ... They are easy to connect to TV, I use them at home and take them with us in the RV. ... "
Device Compatibility
53watch tv, volume, wireless, samsung tv, optical
+81%
-19%
" ... Works great on my tv. ... "
" ... I tried using a wired amp, with headphones, but I missed being able to move about as I listened to my TV. ... "
" ... I wanted headphones that would allow me to watch TV without waking up the wife. ... "
" ... She can now listen to the tv without having to ask me what’s going on. ... "
" ... it was easy to connect to the tv. ... "
" ... When I set them up, I listened to see if I had connected them correctly. ... Much better than the the TV or any headphones that I have used with my small devices. ... "
" ... Absolutely the best thing I have ever done for my TV pleasure. ... "
" ... Worked fine for a while, then just quick connecting. ... "
Network
49range, reception, walk, interference, house
+82%
-18%
" ... The range is great. ... "
" ... The sound quality is amazing and the signal is strong throughout their 3 level house. ... "
" ... No issues with range and my A/V stuff is in a closet about 20+ feet away. ... "
" ... After suffering with RS 120's static and dropped connections for several years, I love the flawless connection with these headphones. ... "
" ... We simply moved the base unit to the other side of the tv and problem solved! ... "
" ... Wireless range is decent. ... "
" ... Somewhat pricey but works as described, even through walls and around corners. ... "
" ... Range is very good. ... "
Battery Life
47battery life, rechargeable batteries, charged, recharge, aaa batteries
+81%
-19%
" ... Removable/rechargeable AAA batteries. ... "
" ... The controls work well and it holds a charge for many hours of play. ... Seems to charge back up quickly. ... "
" ... I charged them for the 16 hours initial charge that’s recommended and haven’t had an issue with the battery life at all ... "
" ... battery life is good, and even if the batteries dies, you can just swap them out with regular AAA batteries. ... "
" ... The charge lasts for quite a while. ... "
" ... Battery life is great ... "
" ... Tested the battery life - after full charge i turned them on and if i wasnt using them i left the tv going and the headphones running for 14 hours. ... Decided i dont need to know how long the batteries will last i cant see myself using them for 14 hours straight but good to know it shouldnt be an issue if I do =) ... "
" ... Replaceable batteries unlike the newer Sony headphones which have hard wired batteries. ... "
Charging
47charged, batteries, stand, red, recharge
+81%
-19%
" ... I can't charge them with a usb cable while still using them, but battery life is very good. ... "
" ... Ideally there would be lights on the charger stand to identify the setting. ... "
" ... The automatic charging stand is convenient. ... "
" ... The charging stand is really slick and a nice improvement from the previous version I had. ... "
" ... Out of the box this headphone set was ready to go after an overnight charge. ... "
" ... Seems to charge back up quickly. ... "
" ... I charged them for the 16 hours initial charge that’s recommended and haven’t had an issue with the battery life at all ... "
" ... The charge lasts for quite a while. ... I've never had them lose a charge while I was wearing them, only if I happen to keep the power on but not put them back on the charger, and that's only happened a handful of times. ... "
Setup
46instructions, easy, set, easy to set, easy to install
+91%
-9%
" ... It was a seemless setup. ... However, my dad was able to figure it out on his own before I was able to come over. ... Very simple setup and their is an online youtube video for setup if that works better for people. ... "
" ... I doubted it until I watched Wonder Woman with SS engaged. ... "
" ... Again, the headphones are excellent, the instructions less than awesome. ... "
" ... Easy to set up ... "
" ... Very good wireless headphones and very easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install, sound is great - used to using earbuds, but getting used to these. ... "
" ... The posted reviews definitely guided my final decision for this purchase. ... "
" ... It was very easy to hook up, using tips from the website, but the instructions in the package are ridiculous. ... "
Controls
46volume, buttons, controls, power button, seconds
+72%
-28%
" ... Very clear, with excellent additional bass and surround sound buttons on headset. ... "
" ... Solves several annoyances of the RS 160 I already have - the off button on the cans remotely shuts off the transmitter and it has a nice bass boost too. ... "
" ... The one button turn on is a nice change. ... "
" ... These headphones put out great sound and are infinitely easier to turn on than my older sets of Sennheisers, just push the button on the headset. ... "
" ... the settings allow you to adjust it to be the best for you. ... "
" ... Controls are easy to use. ... "
" ... I like the ability to control the volume, surround mode, and bass-boost all right from the headset. ... "
" ... Once they are on a quick hit of the on button will mute them and another quick hit will restore the sound without turning off the base station. ... "
Video Playback
46watching, watching tv, tv, movie, neighbors
+98%
-2%
" ... I want to watch a movie. ... "
" ... The sound on these is great, i like boomy sound for movies and games and these handle it without an issue. ... "
" ... I have watched multiple movies with these ... "
" ... They things I hear, and the way they come across, have transformed my television viewing, and movie watching. ... "
" ... Movies sound great. ... "
" ... I have those watching movies wear them while I do dentistry. ... "
" ... Works well for at home watching movies or in the office listening to music. ... "
" ... These are great headphones for use with music or movies: I'm using them for watching movies. ... They are not as good as the Sennheiser HD600, 650, etc, audiophile headphones, but they are very good for music and movies. ... Absolutely perfect for late night movie watching or listening to music when you don't want to disturb the neighbors. ... "
Call quality
44hearing, hearing aids, clearly, hard of hearing, hear everything
+91%
-9%
" ... Bought this for my mom who has hearing issues, and really for myself so I don’t end up losing my hearing when she has to put the tv on full blast. ... "
" ... I got these for my husband whose hearing is diminishing. ... "
" ... I can finally hear the speech over the background music. ... "
" ... The perfect answer until technology comes up with hearing aids that actually work regarding clarity instead of just louder unintelligible sound. ... "
" ... I can hear the spoken word quite nicely with these headphones and since I do not own the 195's I will never know if the more expensive model is better for hearing the spoken word ... "
" ... For me the sound it great, I can finally hear what the actors are saying. ... "
" ... Additionally, dialog comes through crystal clear and I imagine that they would be great for anyone with hearing problems. ... "
" ... These allow me to hear the TV clearly, increasing the volume as necessary without annoying my wife, whose hearing is still acute. ... "
Volume
43loud, hear, tv, wife, hearing
+79%
-21%
" ... Loud, comfortable and easy ... "
" ... These cans sound terrific and can give me all the volume I want without distortion and without sound leakage that disturbs my wife. ... I had to lower the sound settings initially - made my eyeballs rattle, but my wife in the next room heard nothing while I luxuriated in music. ... "
" ... THEY ARE SOUND PROOF to noises in the room. ... "
" ... Allows me to sit in the same room with him and not have the TV at high volume. ... "
" ... i am able to turn the volume off on the TV and up on my headphones. ... "
" ... These allow me to hear the TV clearly, increasing the volume as necessary without annoying my wife, whose hearing is still acute. ... "
" ... The sound is very good, especially for spoken dialog. ... "
" ... The clarity is very, very good and that is very important for my poor hearing. ... "
Capacity
37room, range, walk, bedroom, apartment
+97%
-3%
" ... I can now walk from my bedroom to the kitchen, all the while listening to the news. ... "
" ... The sound quality is amazing and the signal is strong throughout their 3 level house. ... "
" ... Now she can watch TV in the same room with him without being blasted out while he listens to to the TV with these on! ... "
" ... This saves the entire house from blaring TV as husband can't hear well. ... "
" ... I can walk a room or two away before it cuts out. ... "
" ... Our tv room is right under our bed room. ... "
" ... These do not lend themselves well for a home theater environment. ... "
" ... Family happy that they can work without hearing TV. ... "
Build Quality
33material, build quality, tight, padding, fit
+58%
-42%
" ... I find the grip of the headset to be firm, which is something to consider and test as long as possible at a store before buying. ... "
" ... The sound quality and build quality seem good, it is plastic but it feels like a high quality plastic and it helps keep the weight down so no problems there for me. ... "
" ... We got these to replace a pair of Sony wireless which fell apart after 1.5 yrs, These are much sturdier and they recharge by induction - only pop on the headrest and forget about any cables. ... "
" ... The headphones themselves are comfortable and secure. ... "
" ... But they last a long time and the recharger/dock/stand/receiver all in one is great. ... "
" ... An advantage is that they don't fall off when I bend over. ... "
" ... The built quality is A+. ... "
" ... It is well constructed and sturdy. ... "
As Gift
24loves, gift, christmas, bought, christmas present
+100%
" ... Overall, very happy I got these as a gift for my parents and would recommend that you look into these if you have two people that want to listen to the tv at a different volume, or if you simply want to watch tv without waking up your partner/kids/dogs/guests. ... "
" ... Bought these for my Mom, she says she loves them. ... "
" ... The headset are excellent, the sound is really good and my husband is really happy to have them as birthday gift. ... "
" ... This was a Christmas present and after 3 months he still loves them! ... "
" ... Bought these for my husband and he loves them. ... "
" ... I bought these as a gift for my wife. ... "
" ... This was a joint gift to my husband from my two sons and me. ... "
" ... Bought these for my step dad for Xmas. ... He loves them! ... "
Fit
23tight, ear, ears, 175, head
+70%
-30%
" ... They do really work for me because of the fit in relation to my rather large ears and piercings. ... "
" ... Nonetheless, I prefer the around-ear fit of the RS 175's. ... "
" ... The fit is good for over the ear and the quality is fantastic. ... "
" ... my father law love them, fits over the ears not on them , really nice fit . ... "
" ... excellent over ear fit ... "
" ... An advantage is that they don't fall off when I bend over. ... "
" ... The ear fit & design are excellent, excluding all but loud ambient noise. ... I always answer, "Yes, I can," then loosen the fit on one side and can hear her fine. ... "
" ... Also, headphones fit comfortably. ... Not tool loose and they are adjustable. ... "
For Kids
20bought, husband, wife, kids, younger
+100%
" ... Bought these for my Mom, she says she loves them. ... "
" ... This took help from my computer literate daughter. ... "
" ... Bought these for my husband and he loves them. ... "
" ... He loves it and so do I ... "
" ... My younger son, who is a gamer, picked these out for us to give my husband for Christmas, and I have to say, he LOVES them. ... "
" ... Bought these for my step dad for Xmas. ... He loves them! ... "
" ... My wife loves them. ... "
" ... My wife loves this more than I do! ... "
Returns
20returned, back, amazon, sent, replacement
+20%
-80%
" ... Too late to return to return to Amazon. ... "
" ... should have returned them. ... "
" ... Returned it, very disappointed. ... "
" ... To correct this, I have to turn them off and than back on. ... "
" ... Going to request a refund. ... "
" ... Returned to Amazon,. ... "
" ... sent them back. ... "
" ... So, I am returning them and will buy the manufacturer I had in mind to begin with. ... "
Ports
20rca, input, digital, jack, optical cable
+65%
-35%
" ... The digital audio port does not work for some reason but I hooked up the RCA and it works wonderfully. ... "
" ... Excellent headphones, if you have an optical digital (toslink) input on your TV or the intended connection device. ... "
" ... They can accept a stereo RCA line level input or an optical input which is the way I'm using them. ... "
" ... An Optical splitter might be good but I don’t know if there is an optical splitter. ... "
" ... Hook was easy once you have the right optical splitter for the job. ... "
" ... The headphones work great using the analog plug. ... "
" ... I used the Digital Optical Audio Toslink Cable that was included in the box and connected it directly from my TV's Digital Optical Audio out to the Sennheiser dock for the best audio connection possible. ... "
" ... We use for TV with optical cable. ... "
Headphones
18sound, headsets, ear, hearing, phones
+83%
-17%
" ... Prefer this over PC headsets as i dont need to change audio devices like i would with a USB headset. ... "
" ... Great ear phones!! ... "
" ... My wife just loves that I got this headset. ... "
" ... My hearing is very different for each ear. ... "
" ... Great head phones. ... "
" ... I am very happy with this wireless headset. ... "
" ... All in all, would recommend - as long as you have an optical output to truly take advantage of the capabilities of this headset. ... "
" ... I use the ear phones with my TV, and I am hearing sounds I never knew where there. ... "
Cables
18cable, digital, rca, wires, toslink cable
+72%
-28%
" ... Plugged it in for power and then another cord plugged into the back of the TV and the unit, batteries in and I was listening with ease. ... "
" ... I can't charge them with a usb cable while still using them, but battery life is very good. ... "
" ... Otherwise, excellent unit with an digital optical audio cable included. ... "
" ... I also used the optical cable that is provided with these. ... "
" ... One to use the headset and one to just listen to the tv without the headset we had to buy another wire to make this happen ... "
" ... We bought this pair, and it works with all programming, Internet-based and cable based. ... "
" ... Luckily I had a high quality optical cable from a previous sound system that snapped right in and it worked just fine. ... "
" ... The converter with the converter cables are only around 10 bucks so go ahead and get them to save downtime. ... "
Marketplace
18thank, replacement, received, prime, price
+83%
-17%
" ... I obtained this item from Amazon Warehouse for $110 or so, much less than the sale price of $145 and way below the MSRP of $279. ... "
" ... Work great and as advertised. ... "
" ... Better than expected. ... "
" ... Also , this was my first purchase from Amazon. ... Great Job Amazon ! ... "
" ... I have received the package as promised through amazon prime. ... "
" ... The picture made me believe this set would be more of a gray and champagne color scheme but it's actually a nice black/silver scheme so it's far from being unsightly, in fact they look amazing on a desk. ... "
" ... The seller was great to work with . ... "
" ... Thank you for a great product. ... "
Delivery
16box, received, shipping, delivery, within
+88%
-13%
" ... they arrived so quickly, all perfect. ... "
" ... Received this item within 72 hours. ... "
" ... Fast delivery, quality product. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Sennheiser delivered again. ... "
" ... Received in original box and just like new. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... I have received the package as promised through amazon prime. ... "
Design
16cheap, visually, sleek, premium, feel
+69%
-31%
" ... The docking station is good looking and solid, never falls over from imbalance or a bump. ... "
" ... They are better than the stock ones that come with these for those of us that like the feel of felt. ... The build is also not the most robust. ... "
" ... He doesn't give compliments very often but loved this a lot better and said it was great. ... She has to get his attention visually now. ... "
" ... Seriously, makes for a nice sleek design visually, but it's not as comfortable as it should be. ... "
" ... Looked like, works like new. ... "
" ... Technology has definitely changed for the better. ... "
" ... If you want premium build quality and the rolls royce of headphones, these are a good contender. ... "
" ... I have never had premium headphones but, I think this are really premium on appearance and construction. ... "
Bluetooth
15bluetooth, range, wired, much better, headsets
+93%
-7%
" ... I have spent up to $10,000 on hearing aids and have bought 3 different wireless headsets with no success in being able to enjoy TV. ... "
" ... This is our 2nd pair - first pair lasted about 7 years. ... "
" ... This pair of Sennheiser Wireless Headphone System works great. ... "
" ... Good sound and range headphones cannot be used directly with mobile devices ... "
" ... its crazy how much better these sound than even the best bluetooth headphones. ... "
" ... I tried high end Bluetooth phones as well ( Bose QC 35 ) and these sound better, and more importantly have a much much longer range. ... "
" ... Great I love them going to buy another pair ... "
" ... If you want a pair of cans for your home theater system or computer, and don't need as much flexibility as bluetooth provides and have a scenario where audio performance is paramount, you'll totally love these ... In fact i used this and my Bluetooth cans more than any of the corded ones i have these days, and i have some nice ones. ... this quality of sound on Bluetooth if it is possible. ... "
Gaming
11playing, movies, gaming, surround, play games
+100%
" ... I used it in games that should have nice surround sound (like the new Tomb Raider) but it didn't seem to make much difference. ... "
" ... The sound on these is great, i like boomy sound for movies and games and these handle it without an issue. ... "
" ... Low lag is perfect for playing the guitar in the middle of the night. ... "
" ... My younger son, who is a gamer, picked these out for us to give my husband for Christmas, and I have to say, he LOVES them. ... "
" ... The bass is so powerful I often find myself turning it off when playing games like Battlefield 1, it completely changes your gaming experience. ... "
" ... I got tired of subtitling every game I played just because the family was asleep. ... "
" ... Love using these to watch movies or play games without disturbing anyone else. ... "
" ... very useful when playing arma 3. ... "
ISP
11worked, connection, comcast
+64%
-36%
" ... Works good for me. ... "
" ... Connection is fast and reliable. ... "
" ... Update, connecting to comcast worked great for these. ... "
" ... the best wireless headphone ... "
" ... I own both. ... "
" ... I wouldn't drop it. ... "
" ... Works for me ... "
Noise Cancellation
10noise, background, static, hiss, heard
+90%
-10%
" ... There is absolutely no static hiss. ... "
" ... I live in close proximity to others and this gives me the pleasure of great sound without my neighbors having to endure the residual noise. ... "
" ... The comfort and effectiveness of these to keep ambient noises out are amazing. ... "
" ... Outstanding surround sound quality and isolation. ... "
" ... more isolation, 2.) ... "
" ... The only thing that would make these headphones better is if they were noise cancelling. ... "
" ... Three, the level of passive sound isolation could be improved. ... "
" ... Also, they do a good job blocking out external sound ... "
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