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Sennheiser RS 175 vs Sennheiser RS 185

Sennheiser RS 175 Headphones
Sennheiser RS 175
Sennheiser RS 185 Headphones
Sennheiser RS 185
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
13
3.7 out of 5
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3 stars
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5
5 editorial reviews
These quality wireless headphones from <b>Sennheiser</b> can take input from RCA jacks or Optical. The latter means that if your TV has optical out those of us with less than 20:20 hearing can now hear that murmured dialogue so favoured in US movies.Read more
The Sennheiser RS 185 are comfortable, easy-to-use and have an improved sound over the RS 175 and RS 165. Their open design enhances their sound quality, but it ...Read more
Sennheiser RS185 review: Wireless RF headphones designed for audio fans who want a wireless set for the home.Read more
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User rating
101
3.5 out of 5
101 user ratings
5 stars
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4.0 out of 5
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Full Comparison

Technical details

Sennheiser RS 175Sennheiser RS 175
Sennheiser RS 185Sennheiser RS 185
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Sennheiser RS 175Sennheiser RS 175
Sennheiser RS 185Sennheiser RS 185
Colour of productBlackBlack
Acoustic designClosedOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
CategoryAudiophileAudiophile

Dimensions

Sennheiser RS 175Sennheiser RS 175
Sennheiser RS 185Sennheiser RS 185
Weight10.93 oz10.93 oz

Sound

Sennheiser RS 175Sennheiser RS 175
Sennheiser RS 185Sennheiser RS 185
Impedance32.0 Ω32.0 Ω
Frequency range17 - 2200017 - 22000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.5 %0.5 %

Connectivity

Sennheiser RS 175Sennheiser RS 175
Sennheiser RS 185Sennheiser RS 185
Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm
Wireless connection
Radio
Radio
Wireless range100100
Other connectors
Digital optical input
  • Digital optical input
  • RCA stereo input

Features

Sennheiser RS 175Sennheiser RS 175
Sennheiser RS 185Sennheiser RS 185
ButtonsVolumeVolume
FM radioyesyes

Power

Sennheiser RS 175Sennheiser RS 175
Sennheiser RS 185Sennheiser RS 185
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery technology
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Battery life18.0 h18.0 h
Talk time18.0 h18.0 h

Pros & Cons

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          Sennheiser RS 175 vs Sennheiser RS 185 - User Opinions

          • jovita_wehner
            over 1 year ago
            Our Verdict. The Sennheiser RS 175 RF Wireless and the Sennheiser RS 185 RF Wireless are very similar headphones in design, but the 175 are closed-backs while the 185 are open-backs.
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