Sennheiser RS 170 (HDR 170)

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May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4583 reviews of Sennheiser RS 170 (HDR 170). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and price. The comfort and usability also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sennheiser RS 170 (HDR 170) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sennheiser RS 170 (HDR 170)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 205 user reviews of Sennheiser RS 170 (HDR 170) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the portability and price. The comfort and usability are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the size. There are mixed opinions on the durability and reliability.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sennheiser RS 170 (HDR 170)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1900 user reviews of Sennheiser RS 170 (HDR 170) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the portability and price. The comfort and usability are also appreciated, but views are divided on the size.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Sennheiser RS 170 (HDR 170)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 143 user reviews of Sennheiser RS 170 (HDR 170) from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca. People really like the bass quality and price. The comfort and usability are also appreciated. There are some mixed opinions about the portability.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Stuart Andrews (trustedreviews.com)

Sennheiser RS 170 Wireless Headphones

The Sennheiser RS 170 headphones offer a potent combination of practicality and audio quality.

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...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Cliff Joseph (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sennheiser RS 170 review

Like AKG, Sennheiser has opted for the Kleer technology to provide lossless CD-quality streaming audio. But while the Kleer transmitter provided with the AKG headphones is small enough to slip into your pocket and carry around with you, Sennheiser's...

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.

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Matt (tech-reviews.co.uk)

Sennheiser RS 170 Headphones Review

The Sennheiser RS 170 Headphones feature a completely wireless system to bring you extremely portable high quality headphones, don't let the wireless fool you though, the Sennheiser RS 170 Headphones still deliver the highest possible quality by...

Crisp and clear audio

Slow charging

Overall, the Sennheiser RS 170 headphones are some very high quality, high performing headphones and I’ve have expected nothing less from Sennheiser.

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : mfereday (gadgetspeak.com)

A Wireless Headset : Sennheiser RS 170 WIreless Headset

b>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.

With the volume set at a level for comfortable listening, it was possible to pick up some outside noise so you were not totally isolated from the world. This could prove useful if the phone or door bell demands your attention while listening to music

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Wireless or Wired : Sennheiser RS 170 & Cyber Snipa Sonar 5 1 Championship

Headsets are very popular ways to listen, here a choice of two. The first both conventional and unconventional as it lets you roam as its Wireless. The second intended more for gaming means you are tethered buts its USB.

Until you try a wireless headphone set you do not know the extra freedom it gives you, you could make a cup of tea, fetch a book from another room or visit the loo while still listening to your favourite music from the living room. It is 20x23x9cm...

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Sennheiser RS 170 review

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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