8.6 out of 10

Sennheiser RS 170

 

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  • User Score (369)
    8.7 8.7 from 369 reviewers
  • Expert Score (1)
    8.0 8.0 from 1 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. AVHub

    11 January 2011

    We have been waiting for Kleer Audio Technology to appear in home headphones and are thrilled that Sennheiser has led the way. Wireless headphones are nothing new. For many years there have been battery-powered headphones available, receiving from transmitter units that connect to a headphone socket or hi-fi amplifier. Freedom of movement? Yes. An end to standing up and yanking out the headphone cable painfully? Yes. Hi-fi heaven? ’Fraid not. Read more

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  1. Getprice.com.au

    Getprice.com.au
    10/10
    Reviewer: Jim, Getprice.com.au
    20 June 2011

    I LOVE THESE! Crystal clear wonderful sound. Reception distance from the xmitter depends on the number of obstacles, walls, etc., between the headphones and the xmitter. Line-of-sight distance (80m, 260 ft)is farther than any other wireless headphone I have researched.%0a%0aWhen one wanders outside the reception area the sound simply cuts off. It doesn't fade out or get choppy. Read more

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Sennheiser’s RS 170 wireless headphones make a great choice for movie and TV buffs. Their dynamic bass boost and virtual surround sound processing simulate the spaciousness and impact of a full home theater system.

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