Sennheiser RS 175
Wireless audio transmission via its dedicated RF system ensures low-latency listening with no lip-sync delay, connecting through optical or analog outputs for broad TV compatibility. The closed-back, over-ear design provides effective noise isolation and ergonomic comfort for extended wear, despite its 454g weight. These headphones are best for home theater users who want a simple, reliable wireless solution for private TV listening without Bluetooth pairing complexity.
form factor over-ear
Wireless Yes
open closed back closed
22 Overall Score
Price CA$200
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)
- Below average battery (7th percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
Audio
| Freq Min | 17 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Sensitivity | 114 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser RS 175 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | JBL Tune 670NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | 40 | - | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 314 | 16 | 34 | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 20 | 50 | 24 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser RS 175 | 33.2 | 19.8 | 37.1 | 54 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 40.4 | 89.1 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.2 | 80.5 | 96.5 | 80.6 | 59.3 | 99.1 | 89.1 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.5 | 93.4 | 94.7 | 75.5 | 33.9 | 95.5 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.7 | 98.7 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 88.5 | 59.3 | 97.9 | 64.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.7 | 83.3 | 96.1 | 60.9 | 77.8 | 84.2 | 99.4 | 75.9 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 73.3 | 80.5 | 64.4 | 95.1 | 89.9 | 99.4 | 98.7 |
Price
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