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March 2012
(82%)
16 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
The stay-at-home transmitter isn’t much good if you’re looking for a portable set of headphones to use with an iPhone or iPod. However, the sound quality provided by the RS 170s makes them one of the best sets of wireless headphones we’ve ever used. ...
The stay-at-home transmitter isn't much good if you're looking for a portable set of headphones to use with an iPhone or iPod. However, the sound quality provided by the RS 170s makes them one of the best sets of wireless headphones we've ever used
Crisp and clear audio, Good build quality, Wireless – Travel up to 80 metres from transmitter, Bass boost / surround sound buttons,
Overall, the Sennheiser RS 170 headphones are some very high quality, high performing headphones and I’ve have expected nothing less from Sennheiser.The crispness and clarity of all of the sounds was just remarkable both when I was next to the transmit...
Abstract: Wireless technology has allowed users the freedom to work untethered with their keyboard and mouse. The same technology can also give greater freedom when listening to music. ...
Lossless wireless tech, Good build quality, Strong bass response
Boxy mid-range, Wireless comes with price premium
Sennheiser's RS 170 headphones offer a potent combination of practicality and audio quality while avoiding the traditional pitfalls of their peers. Whether you're after some late-night home cinema or some music while you're doing the chores, these are amo...
Excellent sound quality, Comfortable, solid build, Great wireless range, Good passive noise reduction
Fiddly controls, Surround sound is unimpressive
The Sennheiser RS 170 is a close cousin of the highly rated Sennheiser RS 180 (Est. $245). Both headphones use Sennheiser's Kleer wireless technology, which boosts clarity and reduces interference from other wireless devices. One difference between the tw...
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Published: 2012-09-21, Author: Steve , review by: cnet.com
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.
Abstract: We have been waiting for Kleer Audio Technology to appear in home headphones and are thrilled that Sennheiser has led the way.Wireless headphones are nothing new. For many years there have been battery-powered headphones available, receiving from transmit...
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Published: 2012-09-22, Author: Steve , review by: cnet.com.au
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....
