Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have a set of 185s and 599SEs, so I'm a big Sennheiser guy along with a set of Philips SHP9600s. Other than missing an optical cable, these don't seem to have much wrong with them, appearing to be barely used. That said I bought these for a very simple reason. I realized that my 185s were almost 10 years old at this point and wanted a backup for when they eventually just bite it. So with the open box, I figured I'd give them a shot. The stated reason they are fair is because they say they are damaged. I can't see any visible damage. And... they are fine. They are definitely less clear and pleasant than the 185s. I also actually prefer the SHP9600s. But when you want to listen to a podcast while cooking, it needs the wireless, and as a backup if the 185s are charging, these are fine. Maybe, maybe the driver is slightly messed up and is the damaged part, but looking at it there doesn't seem to be any physical damage. But really, it just seems like it's just not as detailed as the 185s... because they are the 175s. And they do seem to be better than the 599SEs. But all are... well, fine. I have banished headphones to drawers, like the Audio Technica M30Xs. These are way better than those. But do I think you should pay 175 for a brand new set... ehhhhhh, probably not? Mostly because that's a really nice price point for headphones. For 100, sure, absolutely and if you can get them for 60 like my open box, double absolutely. And considering the 185s are not made any more, this might be the best wireless headphones right now if you want a wireless receiver and not blue tooth? But as it stands, these are rank 3 of 4, so I can't be too positive. I'd give it 3.5 out of 5, but 3/5 is closer than 4/5. Most of the issue is quite simply that ABing the 185s robs it of its charm.

Comfortable to wear over the ears, with quite a bit of sound deadening from the over the ear muffs. I enjoy the ability to add bass and surround sound effects as I exercise while watching TV, DVD's or listening to Music. Very easy to set up. Plug into electric and connect to TV via optical connection, or connect to the sound jack on the front of receiver. Wait for the batteries to charge and they are ready to use.

I bought these to replace my Rocketfish RF-WHP01 headphones that finally quit after 12 years. Set up was simple I just plugged them into the headphone jack on my tv. I am amazed by the quality of the sound. All the tv channels sound good but programs broadcast in 5.1ch which you find on CBS, ABC, FOX, NBC and the CW will let you hear sounds that you have never heard before. I find that listening with the bass boost on and the surround set to low gives the best result. If you want to be immersed in the audio of your programs these headphones will get you there! The only downside I found was they seemed a bit tight at first, but after wearing them for a while they have loosened up and are much more comfortable.

Wow I can finally hear my tv shows and movie Blurays. These headphoones let me hear the presentation regardless of how much noise is being generated in the room from other sources. I also notice background sounds in the programs like for instance a scene inside a car which on the tv speaker only allows the dialog to be heard with these headphones I can hear the background music. I liked them so much I stopped by the store the other day to let the saleman know how plased I was with the purchase. The only drawback is during motion the sound will some times cut in and out but most of the time I can walk outside for an errand and still hear the show while outside.

Comfortable, good sound, cancels all surrounding noise and easy to use.

This is my second set of wireless Sennheiser headphones. I got about eight years of useful life out of my first set, until the (non-removable) battery in the headset stopped working. Therefore, the first thing I noticed in a positive way about this model (RS 175) was the fact that it runs on two (rechargeable) AAA-sized batteries. Not only can you replace AAA batteries as needed, you can have your headphones ready for use at all times—since, obviously, you can switch between sets of batteries. These aren’t noise-canceling headphones, but the over-the-ear design naturally does a bit to muffle the noise coming from your surroundings. I use the headphones to stay connected to what I’m listening to as I move around the house. If you—like me—use a device that has a 6.3mm headphone jack, note that the RS 175 transmitter station comes with a 3.5mm plug, and there is no adapter included. (In my case, that was no big deal; I did have an adapter handy.) The wireless range is specified at 328 feet. I haven’t been more than 30 feet away from the transmitter, but I can say this: Standing close to a microwave oven in operation can cause slight interferences, and slight dropouts may result from a lot of steel and concrete in the path. Okay, that was to be expected, and other than that, transmission/reception has been working very well. The transmitter sits about 3 feet away from the Wi-Fi router, and so far I have never noticed one interfering with the other. The controls on the headset are easy to get used to. The buttons are set up in a 4x4 array that is easy to “feel out.” It is also easy to learn what each button is for (volume up; volume down; surround sound; and bass boost). I don’t use the bass boost much; the sound coming from my stereo is just fine, and the headphones reproduce it well. The surround-sound options do make a difference, and there is that one option I have been keeping the phones set to, because it makes the sound “spatial” without making it feel artificial. The phones are adjustable three ways: up and down; tilt; and swivel. That part of the design works well for me, if the sideways pressure/grip is a little tight for my liking (my previous Sennheiser phones sat over my ears more loosely). The fact that I wear glasses is not the issue here, but the pressure does get a bit uncomfortable after some time, and it does get warm underneath these phones. Okay, that drawback is relatively minor; I only need the headphones for maybe up to 30 minutes at a time. All in all, this seems like a reliable gizmo that does what I need it to do, and does it well.

We have Direct TV and SONY surround sound. According to Direct TV and the Geek Squad, there is no way to use both the head phones and the surround sound. With the help of a salesman at Best Buy's home theater, we figured out that we can purchase a splitter on Amazon from which splits the audio out slot. So, now we can use these headphones. And, they work both with another person watching without headphones (using the surround sound) and with the surround sound off. They have excellent sound, have great noise cancelling, are very comfortable, and do their own surround sound through the headphones.

I had the RS165 for about a decade and they were great. The RS 175 have the same comfortable fit as the RS 165, but they're slightly heavier. Like the 165 they have spacious ear cups that are decently well padded. Unfortunately, they also have the same problem as the pressure they exert around your ears is not properly distributed. Unfortunately, the ear cups are heavier than those on the RS 165. The sound is great, especially since I used the Optical connection.

This is one of the better sennheiser models. No loud static when pausing TV which causes a loss in signal, and no scratching noises when turning the volume up and down, which happens to other cheaper sennheiser models over time. Also, the battery charge indicator, bass boost, and surround sound option makes this the best wirless tv headphones i’ve ever own. I have no negative critiques to offer. Highly recommend.

These headphones sound very good. I usually turn on my stereo receiver (with full surround sound) to watch movies, but these headphones sound almost good enough not to do that. The sound would be good enough, but the surround effects wouldn't be there. Still they are a huge upgrade over just the TV speakers and I can pick up the dialog much better. There is just a slight delay in the sound - you can't tell with just the headphones on, but if you take one ear off and have the TV sound on, you can tell there is a slight difference. You can't get this small of a delay with bluetooth headphones, bluetooth is way worse. Haven't tried to run the batteries down to see the life span. You do have to turn the headphones on each time you use them, even when taking them right off the charger. Takes maybe 5 seconds at most to connect.

The sound with these headphones are pretty good. I bought it so my sound system would not bother my roommates. Set up was very easy with my Roku TV. I deducted a point for purely personal reasons. I have found the headphones to be comfortable for my ears, but they are heavy and the top piece causes some pain on the top of my head. The stand is very large and takes up more space than I would prefer. Overall, I am happy to recommend these headphones.

Love the bass and Sound. The battery has been good so far, it hasn't died on me after max 4 or 5 hours of use before putting it back on the charger to rest. Not the absolute best of the best, but great for the price. Definitely read description and features because this is not a Bluetooth device.

These headphones produce great sound! The features they include (surround sound and bass boost) are easy to use and add a good deal to the value of the product. The only downside is that you have to find place to put the receiver so that there is little to no interference between the headset and the receiver (this includes setting it away from your modem, not setting it behind anything metal, etc). Once I found the right spot in my apartment, the sound never skipped a beat.

Love the sound of these new headphones. Very easy to use and charge. Actually quite comfortable as well.

Excellent headphones. Best sounding headphones of this type I've ever had. These are incredibly comfortable to wear for long stretches. Despite the description, they are not actually 'surround sound's, this feature just adds some bad reverb to the audio. But the audio quality is enough to offset this and they have a really long battery life as well.

I have had two sets of Sony headphones that were in the $100 range and used them when my wife is asleep at night. I got these and they are amazing sound quality. The only thing is I wish they were able to go a little bit louder. They have great range and seem to hold a charge pretty well for me! Definitely Reccomend.

I'd used a Sennheiser wireless headphone in the past so this was my second one. Overall the features and build quality seem better. It's nice they've added an optical in so I don't have to use a converter anymore. Comfy fit over the ears. It's nice to have a bass booster and a few different listening modes to you can change things up depending on what you're listening to. It's not fine tuning but there is enough difference in each mode to find one that stands out for your particular use at the time. Things that can be improved: The control buttons on the side will take some practice. There are 4 of them (bass, sound mode, volume up, volume down) and it's hard to tell the difference out of the box. That will get easier over time but in the beginning I accidentally hit the wrong buttons and had to cycle through to get the same listening mode back when all I wanted to do was change the volume. Also, the max sound allowed could be louder. My guess is this is an industry thing, but I remember my old pair being able to crank up louder.

This is my second set of Senheiser RS series headphones. First set is still functional after 8 years. Sound quality and battery life excellent.. very comfortable fit.. My older set the headband is starting to get weak.. so expect to buy another set (Making 3 I have bought)..

Excellent sound and comfortable feel. Great value.

I needed headphones for my 95 year old father-in-law who is hard of hearing. Watching tv as a family was painful. He needed the tv full blast to hear anything. Found these radio frequency wireless headphones that allow two separate audio streams. My tv settings allowed this but only with the tv speakers. Found an audio splitter after some research. It works with my 5.1 soundbar set up! Put this splitter between my ATV and TV. HDMI to TV and optical to RF receiver. Bingo! Father-in-law can watch what we are watching with his own audio level. And the family can listen at a normal level. The sound is great and range is great. Does not lose the signal or drop out as others have mentioned. I highly recommend these if you’re trying to get two audio streams.