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Sennheiser RS 175 vs Sony MDR-DS6500

Sennheiser RS 175 Headphones
Sennheiser RS 175
Sony MDR-DS6500 Headphones
Sony MDR-DS6500
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
13
3.7 out of 5
5 user ratings
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4 stars
80 %
3 stars
20 %
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User rating
100
3.5 out of 5
100 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
16 %
1 stars
6 %
38
3.9 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
7 %
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Full Comparison

Technical details

Sennheiser RS 175Sennheiser RS 175
Sony MDR-DS6500Sony MDR-DS6500
Sound outputStereoSurround
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Sennheiser RS 175Sennheiser RS 175
Sony MDR-DS6500Sony MDR-DS6500
Colour of productBlackBlack
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband

Dimensions

Sennheiser RS 175Sennheiser RS 175
Sony MDR-DS6500Sony MDR-DS6500
Weight10.93 oz11.29 oz

Sound

Sennheiser RS 175Sennheiser RS 175
Sony MDR-DS6500Sony MDR-DS6500
Channels5.17.1
Impedance32.0 Ω66.0 Ω
Frequency range17 - 2200012 - 22000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.5 %1.0 %
Simulated surround soundyesno

Connectivity

Sennheiser RS 175Sennheiser RS 175
Sony MDR-DS6500Sony MDR-DS6500
Wireless connection
Radio
Radio
Wireless range100100
Other connectors
Digital optical input
  • Digital optical input
  • RCA stereo input

Features

Sennheiser RS 175Sennheiser RS 175
Sony MDR-DS6500Sony MDR-DS6500
ButtonsVolumeVolume
FM radioyesyes

Power

Sennheiser RS 175Sennheiser RS 175
Sony MDR-DS6500Sony MDR-DS6500
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery technology
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Lithium-Ion
Battery life18.0 h20.0 h
Talk time18.0 h20.0 h
Charging via USBnono

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Sennheiser RS 175