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- Very good sound quality
- Comfortable, solidly built
- Great reception
- Long range
- Volume controls tricky to use
- Surround sound is mediocre
- Pricey
Sennheiser's RS 170 wireless headphones are the next step up from the company's acclaimed RS 160 (*Est. $200) headphones. Like their brand-mates, the Sennheiser RS 170s use Kleer wireless technology to provide CD-quality sound that is superior to Bluetooth and is not as susceptible to interference as conventional radio frequency wireless headsets. The Sennheiser RS 170, unlike the RS 160, boast a charging station, increased range of 260 feet and surround sound, though some reviewers and users find the surround sound isn't as convincing as technology from Dolby or Creative. But the overall audio quality, most agree, is otherwise very good for any headphone set, wireless or not. Some critics would have liked Sennheiser's headphone controls to be more tactile -- users must remove the 170s to see which button does what.
The Sennheiser RS 170 headphones don't get as much attention as the cheaper RS 160, but we found good reviews at British sites TrustedReviews.com and TechRadar.com. There are also a handful of encouraging reviews at Amazon.com.
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Britain's TrustedReviews.com reviews many kinds of consumer electronics, many of which -- including wireless headphones -- are available in the U.S. Stuart Andrews takes a look at the Sennheiser RS 170 headphones, granting them a Recommended award. Andrews says that the RS 170s "are among the best wireless headphones around," equally adept at conveying the soundscapes of blockbuster films, games and even opera.
Review: Sennheiser RS 170 Wireless Headphones Review, Stuart Andrews, March 6, 2010
U.K. website TechRadar publishes a review from PCPlus for the Sennheiser RS 160 headphones -- a step-down version of the RS 170s -- but critic Gary Marshall recommends upgrading to the 170s instead. While the RS 160 is good, the 170s "deliver more bass, more volume, four times the range and include a smart-looking docking station."
Review: Sennheiser RS 160 review, Gary Marshall, March 7, 2010
3. Amazon.com
The Sennheiser RS 170 wireless headphones get more than 100 user reviews at Amazon.com so far, and most are complimentary, resulting in an overall rating of 4.4 stars. A representative from Sennheiser responds to some of the posts, addressing issues and offering suggestions to improve performance for users who are less pleased.
Review: Sennheiser RS 170 Digital Wireless Headphone with Dynamic Bass and Surround Sound, Contributors to Amazon.com
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