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
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 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | JBL Live 770NC | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | - | 40 | 45 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 314 | 32 | 32 | 48 | 36 |
| 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 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 24 | 65 | 40 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser 505582 | 33.3 | 20.3 | 37.4 | 25.2 | 7.4 | 10 | 87.2 | 41.4 | 89.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 80.8 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.3 | 71 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 91.7 | 74.4 | 93.4 | 51.8 | 78.4 | 85.5 | 81.4 | 94.7 | 89.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 98.4 | 84 | 93.4 | 88.9 | 94.3 | 61.3 | 71 | 100 | 94.8 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98.4 | 84 | 96 | 98.7 | 85.5 | 61.3 | 0 | 98.2 | 61 |
| Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740 Compare | 98.4 | 93.2 | 93.4 | 93.6 | 92.8 | 90.9 | 0 | 96.8 | 83 |
