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Sennheiser RS 185

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User ratings:
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51 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
33 %
3 stars
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2 stars
5 %
1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
5
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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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Pros

  • Sennheiser RS 185 does very well indeed
  • much better range and an uncompressed audio stream
  • open-back design gives them a nice sense of scale

Cons

  • No other brand has as broad a range of wireless headphones
  • the pressure is a little too localised
  • They are not wireless equivalents of the AKG Q701

Key specs

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

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Sennheiser RS 185 - Pros & Cons

Sennheiser RS 185

Pros

  • Sennheiser RS 185 does very well indeed
  • much better range and an uncompressed audio stream
  • open-back design gives them a nice sense of scale
  • Detail is good
  • Good sound and great wireless makes
  • the wireless transmission style and the design are all comparable
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Cons

  • No other brand has as broad a range of wireless headphones
  • the pressure is a little too localised
  • They are not wireless equivalents of the AKG Q701
  • no longer are excessive volume levels required to watch movies
  • The bass lacks on occasion during Television programs
  • Poor isolation and high spillage by design
  • Low potential connection
  • Bass excessively present and needs punch
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  • found it difficult to source
  • Sony KDL-32W660E is not compatible with them

Sennheiser RS 185 - Technical Overview

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32 Ω
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310 g
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Sennheiser RS 185 - 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
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
Other connectors
  • Digital optical input
  • RCA stereo input
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Battery life18.0 h
Talk time18.0 h
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designOpen
Attachment typeHeadband
CategoryAudiophile
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Frequency range17 - 22000
Driver technologyDynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.5 %
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Features
ButtonsVolume
FM radioyes

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