Sennheiser RS 175
The dedicated RF wireless transmitter delivers lag-free TV audio with virtual surround and bass boost modes, avoiding Bluetooth latency issues entirely. The over-ear design with 18-hour battery life and a charging dock base keeps the system simple and always ready for extended viewing sessions. These are best for home theater users who need a reliable, low-latency wireless connection for late-night TV watching without disturbing others.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
impedance ohms 32
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
battery life hours 18
38 Overall Score
Price CA$0
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 17 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 90 |
| Codecs | Sennheiser RS 175 RF Wireless Headphones for TV with Bass Boost and Surround Sound Modes, Compact and Ergonomic, Wireless TV Headphones Listening, Black |
| Surround | Sennheiser RS 175 RF Wireless Headphone System (Renewed) | Sennheiser RS 175 RF Wireless Headphone System | Sennheiser | Black | 32 Ohms | Over Ear | Over Ear | Sennheiser | Black | 32 Ohms | Over Ear |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Range | 100 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 18 |
| Charging | proprietary |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser RS 175 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Tune 670NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | carbon cone | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 314 | - | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 18 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser RS 175 | 77.4 | 54 | 37.6 | 25.3 | 24.8 | 9.9 | 41.8 | 76.7 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 89 | 81.1 | 96.8 | 81.5 | 61.5 | 99.1 | 89.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 99.5 | 96.1 | 99.5 | 81.5 | 61.5 | 98.2 | 98.6 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87.4 | 93.5 | 94.9 | 76.7 | 34.4 | 95.7 | 98.6 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95.1 | 98.8 | 81.1 | 97.9 | 89.1 | 61.5 | 98 | 65.4 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.5 | 74.9 | 81.1 | 88.5 | 95.4 | 90.9 | 99.4 | 98.6 |
