Sennheiser 505582
Designed exclusively as a replacement for the RS 175 system, these headphones deliver audio via a robust RF connection with a 328-foot line-of-sight range. The selectable virtual surround sound modes add depth to movie and TV audio, while the 310g over-ear build ensures comfort during long listening sessions. This accessory is best for existing RS 175 system owners who need a direct, no-fuss replacement to maintain their home theater setup.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
- Below average sound (20th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q4 202593/100
Buyers praised sound quality and comfort, using these headphones for quiet TV watching. Battery life is excellent, but some interference with microwave and Google TV stick was noted.
- Great sound quality, surround sound, and bass boost for TV use
- Excellent battery life lasting over 5 hours and comfortable cushions
- Comfortable but faux leather may chip or crack over time
- Interference when using microwave or Google TV stick in another room
- Q1 202190/100
Buyers praise sound quality, comfort, and dual headset support; minor criticisms focus on control button layout and power button design.
- Excellent sound quality and comfort for TV listening, especially with low volume dialog.
- Controls are tightly spaced, causing accidental presses; volume button layout less intuitive than older dials.
- Rechargeable battery system and easy setup are well received.
- On/off button requires holding for a few seconds, which may confuse users.
Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Audio
| Surround | Sennheiser HDR 175 Accessory RF Wireless Headphone for RS 175 System | Sennheiser HDR 175 Accessory RF Wireless Headphone | Sennheiser | Black | Over Ear | Over Ear | None | Sennheiser | Black | Over |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser 505582 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | TOZO HT2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 20 | 50 | 24 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser 505582 | 32.1 | 18.1 | 35 | 20.1 | 3.2 | 12.5 | 87.1 | 35.2 | 87.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 70.6 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 87.1 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.7 | 52.9 | 97.4 | 60 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 70.6 | 99.2 | 73 |
| TOZO HT2 Compare | 93.4 | 83.2 | 95.7 | 99.1 | 90.7 | 81 | 87.1 | 83.1 | 87.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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