Sennheiser RS 170

620 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (204)
Comfort (82)
Bass quality (39)
Usability (32)
Design (17)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 621 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and bass quality. The value for money and comfort also get good feedback. There are some mixed reviews about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sennheiser RS 170 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Sennheiser RS 170

The $279.95 Sennheiser RS 170 is a set of wireless headphones with a base unit that doubles as a transmitter and a battery charger. One of the nicest things a reviewer can say about wireless headphones is that they don't sound like wireless headphones,...

The Sennheiser RS 170 is a full-size set of headphones with Kleer wireless technology that delivers CD-quality sound.

The awkward placement of the controls on the right earcup may require a longer learning curve for some users, and the transmitter/charger base lacks digital inputs.

The RS 170 continues Sennheiser's unchanging dedication to sonic clarity and they're well worth the price for anyone looking to grab wireless sound from a TV, AV receiver, cable box, or game console.

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by: Jammer (onheadphones.com)

Sennheiser RS 170 Wireless Headphones

The revolution in wireless headphones.

High quality sound. Transmitter doubles as a battery charger for headphone batteries. The range of the wireless signal is pretty good. You can pair multiple headphones with single transmitter

Volume controls on the headphones takes a little getting used to

This headphone set provides the best quality you could expect from a wireless headphone set today. The transmitter is also highly useful as it provides the functionality of a charger as well. In addition, the transmitter can support up to four...

Mar, 2011

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Consumer review by: welcers (cnet.com)

"great lil' product"

great sound, modest price. max cordles convenience.

accurancy

plastic ear pads

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: rich2003b (cnet.com)

"Great sound but!!"

Great sound

The controls are not easy to find

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review by: Hajimemashte (cnet.com)

"You want another headphone? You fool!"

If you got the money, it's worth it.

- clear sound (Sennheiser, you've done it again)

- too tight (maybe coz it's new)

Aug, 2011

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Amazon review summary for the Sennheiser RS 170

alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 user reviews of the Sennheiser RS 170 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

81% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: jamosen (bestbuy.com)

I've only had these for a month.

I've only had these head phones for about a month so I can't really give a full review on them at this point. However the sound quality is really good along with the surround sound (not the best I've had but good) but the comfort level is really bad....

Surround sound is pretty good

Not very comfortable for listening over a couple of hours

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: jimwithhearingloss (bestbuy.com)

Half of a solution

You sell the HDR170 wireless headphones but don't list or sell the complete RS170 system on you website. Why offer the HDR170 when a new customer needs the whole thing. Now I have to return the HDR170 and find the RS170 somewhere else. You mention the...

stupid marketing

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: Dadrock33 (bestbuy.com)

Love it and the wife is now happy!

I use hearing aids and when I watch the tv after the wife goes to bed, she can hear it very easily since I always have the volume up pretty high. Now, even she will pull out the headphones from behind the flat panel and turn on the unit; then she hands...

Easy set up, no sound issues, works great

Price is a bit high

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: rewa (bestbuy.com)

Disappointed in sound quality.

I have only operated this device for about a week. Transmitter and earphone receiver is very good. I can hear headphones in every room in my 4500 sq. ft. home and outside on driveway and patio. Just a little disappointed in sound quality. I was...

Great operating instructions and well built transmitter

Earphone padding is a bit flimsy

Dec, 2012

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Product Specifications

Wireless headphones come in many shapes and sizes but few offer better home theater performance than the RS 170.This wireless headphone system is made up of a pair of wireless headphones and a multi-purpose transmitter which also functions as an 'easy-charge' cradle and docking station. The RS 170 also features a dynamic bass boost and surround sound simulation mode for edge-of-your-seat excitement with your favorite music and movies! The RS 170 utilizes KLEER's uncompressed digital wireless audio transmission (it sounds wired). Never fuss with tuning again thanks to automatic, interference-free pairing between the headphone and transmitter.An exceptionally detailed, full-bodied sound reproduction is pumped into the listeners ears, filling the sealed, private earcups with liquid smooth audio. The headphones' leatherette earpads and headband cushions deliver outstanding comfort while their closed, around-the-ear design prevents sound leakage.In a high-definition age, this one is a must-have.