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Sennheiser RS 175

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Pros

  • comfortable and lightweight set of headphones delivers consistent surround sound
  • sound quality
  • range and overall versatility

Cons

  • The World s Best Teacher by Akshay at Life Hacks
  • the Sennheiser RS 175 may seem a bit steep
  • not a lot of cables to hook up and all of the connectors

Key specs

  • 5.1
  • 32 Ω
  • 17, 22000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wireless

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Sennheiser RS 175 - Pros & Cons

Sennheiser RS 175

Pros

  • comfortable and lightweight set of headphones delivers consistent surround sound
  • sound quality
  • range and overall versatility
  • The headset is sturdy and comfortable
  • the ear cushions are replaceable
  • The sound quality is very impressive
  • the controls on the headset makes experimenting easy
  • wireless system was executed flawlessly here
  • Better sonic performance combined with wireless connectivity
  • Good
  • Better

Cons

  • The World s Best Teacher by Akshay at Life Hacks
  • the Sennheiser RS 175 may seem a bit steep
  • not a lot of cables to hook up and all of the connectors
  • the headband grips my head too tightly
  • no volume control from the base station though
  • sound signature is a little coloured
  • comfortable and trouble-free operation
  • Sennheiser RS 175 is not a Bluetooth headset
  • Sennheiser RS 175 is not just a pair of headphones
  • seriously well-executed wireless connectivity
  • high-end headphone manufacturers have not chosen to invest heavily in wireless offerings

Sennheiser RS 175 - Technical Overview

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32 Ω
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310 g
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Sennheiser RS 175 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight10.93 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Wireless connection
Radio
Wireless range100
Other connectors
Digital optical input
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Battery life18.0 h
Talk time18.0 h
Charging via USBno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
CategoryAudiophile
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Sound
Channels5.1
Impedance32.0 Ω
Frequency range17 - 22000
Driver technologyDynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.5 %
Simulated surround soundyes
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Features
ButtonsVolume
FM radioyes

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Sennheiser RS 175 Sennheiser - Editorial Reviews (13)

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Sennheiser RS 175 Sennheiser RS 175 RF Wireless Review
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Published: 15.06.2017
Sennheiser RS 175 RF Wireless Review
2.8

The Sennheiser RS 175 have the same design and build quality as the RS 165 but sound a bit worse for critical listening. They don't do as well with voices and in...

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Published: 13.07.2020
Sennheiser RS 175

Sennheiser RS 175 (Wireless Headphone): 3.9 out of 5 stars from 21 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Sennheiser RS 175 Sennheiser RS 175 Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones Reviewed
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Published: 24.06.2015
Sennheiser RS 175 Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones Reviewed
4.0

Some music...

Sennheiser RS 175 Sennheiser RS 175 Wireless Headphones Review
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TOP NEW Review
Published: 10.12.2015
Sennheiser RS 175 Wireless Headphones Review

If you were to ask us about gaming headsets, we wouldn’t be able to give you a definitive answer as to what they really are. Essentially, they’re just headphones with a mic attached, and usually, it’s a pretty bad mic at that. Instead, what we tend to do is focus on getting a really good […]

Sennheiser RS 175 Review: Sennheiser RS 175 Wireless Headphones - Canadian Reviewer - Reviews, News and Opinion with a Canadian Perspective
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Review: Sennheiser RS 175 Wireless Headphones - Canadian Reviewer - Reviews, News and Opinion with a Canadian Perspective

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Like many city dwellers, apartment living has forced a lot of compromi...

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Sennheiser RS 175 Sennheiser RS 175 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 25.03.2015
Sennheiser RS 175 Review
4.0

The Sennheiser RS 175 is a set of wireless headphones intended for home use that offer excellent range and thunderous bass.

Sennheiser RS 175 TV/HiFi Wireless Headphone System - Review - MyMac.com
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Published: 06.03.2015
TV/HiFi Wireless Headphone System - Review - MyMac.com

TV/HiFi Wireless Headphone System RS 175 Manufacturer: Sennheiser MSRP: $279.95 Sennheiser’s new wireless RS 175 Headphones provide excellent sound quality and they contain several features

Sennheiser RS 175 Sennheiser RS 175 RF Wireless Headphone System review: Premium wireless headphones for TV watching
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CNET
Published: 08.05.2015
Sennheiser RS 175 RF Wireless Headphone System review: Premium wireless headphones for TV watching
4.0

Sennheiser's new RF-based wireless headphone system is easy to set up and delivers strong performance for both movie watching and music listening.

Sennheiser RS 175 Sennheiser RS 175 Express Review: Take your audio into stealth mode
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The Indian Express
Published: 20.03.2015
Sennheiser RS 175 Express Review: Take your audio into stealth mode

Sennheiser RS 175 is recommend for people who love their music and want to take it beyond their living room without a drop in quality.

Sennheiser RS 175 Sennheiser RS 175 Review – Zit Seng's Blog
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Sennheiser RS 175 Sennheiser RS 175 Wireless Headphone Review
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NOVO Audio and Technology Magazine
Published: 20.08.2015
Sennheiser RS 175 Wireless Headphone Review

I’ve been listening to higher-end 2-channel headphone audio for more than 30 years. And while I own a number of exotic headphone amps and obscenely expensive sets of headphones, I do not have ‘phones for my home theatre. So when CANADA HiFi asked

Sennheiser RS 175 Sennheiser RS175 Review
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Lifewire
Published: 24.07.2019
Sennheiser RS175 Review
3.7

Whether you’re a gamer, a streaming power user or just someone who wants to keep the sound of your shows to themselves, the Sennheiser RS175 makes for an interesting at-home, wireless headphone solution. We liked their comfortable fit and solid connectivity, though the high price point is a bit daunting.

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