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Sennheiser RS 160 vs Sennheiser RS 170

    Sennheiser RS 160 Headphones
    Sennheiser RS 160
      4.92 in
      9.06 in
      Sennheiser RS 170 Headphones
      Sennheiser RS 170
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      6
      3.9 out of 5
      4 user ratings
      5 stars
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      4 stars
      		100 %
      3 stars
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      6
      6 editorial reviews
      The Sennheiser RS 170 Headphones feature a completely wireless system to bring you extremely portable high quality headphones, don't let the wireless fool you though, the Sennheiser RS 170 Headphones still deliver the highest possible quality by utilising Kleer's uncompressed digital wireless audioRead more
      Sennheiser RS 170 (Wireless Headphone): 3.6 out of 5 stars from 5 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
      The Sennheiser RS 170 wireless headphones are worth the price for anyone looking to grab wireless sound from a TV, AV receiver, cable box, or game console.Read more
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      User rating
      41
      4.1 out of 5
      41 user ratings
      5 stars
      		26 %
      4 stars
      		56 %
      3 stars
      		17 %
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      40
      4.1 out of 5
      40 user ratings
      5 stars
      		35 %
      4 stars
      		37 %
      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Sennheiser RS 160Sennheiser RS 160
      Sennheiser RS 170Sennheiser RS 170
      Sound outputStereoSurround
      StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWirelessWired & Wireless
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
      Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

      Design

      Sennheiser RS 160Sennheiser RS 160
      Sennheiser RS 170Sennheiser RS 170
      Colour of productBlack
      • Black
      • Black,Silver
      Acoustic designClosedClosed
      Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
      CategoryAudiophileAudiophile

      Dimensions

      Sennheiser RS 160Sennheiser RS 160
      Sennheiser RS 170Sennheiser RS 170
      Weight7.97 oz8.04 oz

      Sound

      Sennheiser RS 160Sennheiser RS 160
      Sennheiser RS 170Sennheiser RS 170
      Impedance32.0 Ω32.0 Ω
      Frequency range18 - 2100021 - 18000
      Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
      Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.5 %0.5 %

      Connectivity

      Sennheiser RS 160Sennheiser RS 160
      Sennheiser RS 170Sennheiser RS 170
      Wireless connection
      Radio
      Radio
      Wireless range2080
      Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
      USByesyes
      Detachable cableyesyes

      Features

      Sennheiser RS 160Sennheiser RS 160
      Sennheiser RS 170Sennheiser RS 170
      ButtonsVolumeVolume
      FM radioyesyes

      Power

      Sennheiser RS 160Sennheiser RS 160
      Sennheiser RS 170Sennheiser RS 170
      Battery operatedyesyes
      Battery technology
      Nickel-Metal Hydride
      Nickel-Metal Hydride
      Battery recharge time16.0 h16.0 h
      Battery life24.0 h24.0 h
      Talk time24.0 h24.0 h

      Pros & Cons

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