Customer Reviews

Sennheiser RS 45 HiFi Stereo Wireless Headphones (Black)

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4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

I primarily use it to watch TV while working on treadmill. Sound is very crisp and clear most of the time however once in a while there's some disturbance. It doesn't block out the external noises completely but still good enough to listen to the TV comfortably while working out on treadmill.

Headset is very cozy and comfortable on the ears. I used it only for a few days so far and I'm very happy with this piece.

I bought these to be able to watch tv while my girlfriend is studying by my side. Connection is easy as 1-2-3. Immediately picked up the sound channel and produced nice sound. If you are into serious sound, then you should forget about wireless in the first place. You can wander around between the rooms and still have the reception. The thing i didn't like was this "900 MHz" technology. Just like in cordless phones there is interference and occasional noise. Funny thing - regular TV broadcast gave less noise then watching "Run Lola Run" on DVD. Go figure...
Yes, one more thing: sitting next to me on the couch my girlfriend said that she could hear sound coming pretty clear out of external earphone covers and kept asking me to turn it down. Even she was surprised when she found out that the volume level was pretty low. I'm thinking of returning them.

Good design, decent sound quality, static and no sound shield.

I bought this product to be able to watch tv without disturbing my wife who doesn't like background noise when she's reading. For that purpose the Sennheiser RS-45 is great. I can sit wherever and move freely without being constrained by a cord.

But don't expect too much. If you move around, there will be few disturbances in reception, just as there would be if you are moving around with a portable radio. Next room the reception is not too great, so you can forget about going to the basement with the headphones if the transmitter is somewhere else.

In short: if you're looking for perfect sound quality, get regular headphones with a cord. If it's more important for you that you can move around a bit, the Sennheiser RS-45 is a good option.

I have used amazon reviews to determine what type of headphones to buy for the price range I wanted - I considered the mixed reviews and gave Senn RS-45 a chance. I am happy to report I am 100% happy with the quality of the sound, the range, and the ease of set up (even my iPOD works with it!)

I had a pair of Sony wireless headphones that died due to a lighting strike not too long ago. For a replacement, I immediately looked at the Sennheisers because we use their wired counterparts at work (I work as an audio technician). I am very happy with the acoustics of the RS-45--the sound is natural, the bass response appreciable (better than most large-format headphones), and, after replacing my 900MHz cordless phone (I was planning on a 2.4GHz model, anyway), static-free. The batteries only last about 4:30, but I like the base's ability to charge a second one at the same time. Overall, these are excellent wireless headphones, and reasonably good headphones overall.

I was given this headset as a gift and I was really excited. I connected it to my computer immediately, and used it to listen to MP3s while doing other stuff around the house or even washing the car outside (I am only on the 1st floor however). I also used it for listening to TV and watching DVDs without disturbing the rest of the family.

The sound quality was great when the headphone had an unobstracted (direct) line of sight with the transmitter, but I got some static while moving around behind walls etc. Overall, I am very satisfied with both the quality of the sound and the reception distance.

On the other hand, I am not particularly satisfied with the overall manufacturing quality, namely the plastics used and the feel on my ears. I prefer the leather-like headphones because they are easier to clean after use. Wearing the headphones was also a bit ackward at first, as they pressed a little too hard against my head (got used to it in the process however).

One word of caution however. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT IN GREECE. It broke down and then hell broke loose. There is no Sennheiser in this country and the service center of the seller (Nakas) is located hours away from me. Since I am in the capital rather than a rural area, I dread to think what would have happened to a guy from a small town in a similar case. Also, Avitech (another service center I was referred to), received my money beforehand only to inform me the device can't be fixed. I had to through it away and go for a Sony instead.

I bought these for home and work, thinking I'd be able to listen to the MP3s on my computer while roaming from room to room.

Well, forget that. Despite the claims that you can hear your music through "walls and ceilings", the reality is that even one or two thick walls will block clear reception. And I don't know where they came up with that "300 foot" range for the reception, but it's just not true. In addition, the power cord and audio jack are way too short, limiting your ability to position the transmitter to where it might do some more good. If you're looking to listen to your TV or stereo from across the room, this might be the product for you, but if you want to listen to music in the backyard, you'd be better off with something else.

The quality was good and all, but exaclty one month after they arrived, both "ears" broke off, within 2 days of each other. No way of fixing it, it's a little weak plastic part that attaches the ear to the arch. Horribly disappointing.

The instructions show to plug it into the headphone outlet.When I did that, the reception was terrible. Then I tried the audio line-out and it was 100% improved.The manual does not mention that. When you don't have a line-out they are junk. And the headphone is as warm as an earmuff to wear here in Hawaii. I will look for a better model.

I had owned a pair of Sennheiser wireless headphones for about 2.5 years when they started dying - at low volume only. I bought the RS-45 headphones to replace them (at half the price of what I originally paid) and these are a significant improvement. I charged the batteries for 24 hours and then plugged them into my stereo. When I turned on the headphones they were perfectly tuned. I would have to regularly adjust the tuning a wee bit on the old pair, but not so with the RS-45. I use these almost exclusively for watching TV through the AV receiver and so far they've been flawless.