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
39 Overall Score
Price CA$436
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong anc (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)
- Below average sound (17th percentile)
- Below average battery (19th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
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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 WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | JBL Live 770NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra | Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 30 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 48 | - | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| 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 | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 18 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 24 | 20 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser RS 175 | 70.8 | 43.4 | 34.2 | 17 | 18.9 | 10.3 | 27.6 | 83.2 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91 | 92.2 | 90 | 71.7 | 79.2 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.3 | 95.8 | 99.4 | 71.7 | 50.3 | 97.4 | 97.5 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.1 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 91.4 | 50.3 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.2 | 78.1 | 95.8 | 47 | 68 | 79.2 | 99.2 | 66.2 |
| Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A Compare | 87.2 | 82.4 | 92.2 | 92.4 | 65.1 | 28.7 | 93.6 | 97.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$436
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$436
May 11, 2026 CA$436
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