Sennheiser RS 130 Wireless Surround Sound Headphones
from: Sennheiser
Price: $159.99
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Product Description:
Wireless headphones are popular among home-theater devotees who like to indulge in uninhibited late night movies, as well as music lovers who don't want to be tied down to their receivers or computers. Sennheiser is one of Germany's leading headphone manufacturers and a major proponent of wireless technology, so we couldn't wait to try its new-for-2005 model, the RS130.
The Sennheiser RS130s are very light, just 9.8 ounces, and we found them extremely comfortable over a long evening of watching DVDs. This set of Open-Air headphones comes with a stylish base station/charger that houses a 900MHz wireless transmitter. The newly revised system is fitted with Sennheiser's Intelligent Auto Tuning system, which automatically selects the best of three available base-to-headset channels to ensure the lowest-possible distortion and noise. To charge the headphones' two AAA nickel-metal-hydride batteries, just place the RS130s on the cradle of the transmitter base. Fully charged, the headphones will play for as long as 22 hours with built-in volume control. The base/charger can be mounted on the wall or placed near your components. All of the adapters and necessary cables are included for stereo output.
The RS130 also features Sennheiser's SRS Headphone virtual-surround-sound system. SRS is compatible with two-channel audio sources such as CDs and DVDs. SRS opened up the sound a bit so that it was less stuck inside the listener's head, but it also made the sound more echo and reverberant. Some people will like the effect, others won't. We didn't and opted to switch it off.
Amazon.com Product Description:
Experience total audio immersion and freedom with the Sennheiser RS 130 wireless headphones. With an SRS surround sound mode that can be switched on or off, and a design that completely encases your ears, the RS 130s are ideal for kicking back on the couch with a DVD when the rest of the house is asleep. Or, maybe you want to dance to the music from your hi-fi system while doing some laundry. With the RS 130s you can move around freely while enjoying audiophile-class sound wherever you roam.
While many wireless headphones suffer from poor reception, the RS 130s have the problem licked with intelligent auto tuning and a self-learning automatic signal level control that provides maximum signal reception and a range of up to 150 meters. The headphones are lightweight, too, making them very comfortable to wear. The included transmitter and stand makes recharging the headphone batteries easy; simply hang the headphones on the charging cradle and you're good to go. With an operating time of approximately 22 hours, though, plan on spending most of your time enjoying rich sound and maximum mobility.
What's in the Box
RS 130 headphones, rechargeable NiMH battery pack, transmitter and recharging stand, AC adapter, user's manual.
Wireless headphones are popular among home-theater devotees who like to indulge in uninhibited late night movies, as well as music lovers who don't want to be tied down to their receivers or computers. Sennheiser is one of Germany's leading headphone manufacturers and a major proponent of wireless technology, so we couldn't wait to try its new-for-2005 model, the RS130.
The Sennheiser RS130s are very light, just 9.8 ounces, and we found them extremely comfortable over a long evening of watching DVDs. This set of Open-Air headphones comes with a stylish base station/charger that houses a 900MHz wireless transmitter. The newly revised system is fitted with Sennheiser's Intelligent Auto Tuning system, which automatically selects the best of three available base-to-headset channels to ensure the lowest-possible distortion and noise. To charge the headphones' two AAA nickel-metal-hydride batteries, just place the RS130s on the cradle of the transmitter base. Fully charged, the headphones will play for as long as 22 hours with built-in volume control. The base/charger can be mounted on the wall or placed near your components. All of the adapters and necessary cables are included for stereo output.
The RS130 also features Sennheiser's SRS Headphone virtual-surround-sound system. SRS is compatible with two-channel audio sources such as CDs and DVDs. SRS opened up the sound a bit so that it was less stuck inside the listener's head, but it also made the sound more echo and reverberant. Some people will like the effect, others won't. We didn't and opted to switch it off.
Amazon.com Product Description:
Experience total audio immersion and freedom with the Sennheiser RS 130 wireless headphones. With an SRS surround sound mode that can be switched on or off, and a design that completely encases your ears, the RS 130s are ideal for kicking back on the couch with a DVD when the rest of the house is asleep. Or, maybe you want to dance to the music from your hi-fi system while doing some laundry. With the RS 130s you can move around freely while enjoying audiophile-class sound wherever you roam.
While many wireless headphones suffer from poor reception, the RS 130s have the problem licked with intelligent auto tuning and a self-learning automatic signal level control that provides maximum signal reception and a range of up to 150 meters. The headphones are lightweight, too, making them very comfortable to wear. The included transmitter and stand makes recharging the headphone batteries easy; simply hang the headphones on the charging cradle and you're good to go. With an operating time of approximately 22 hours, though, plan on spending most of your time enjoying rich sound and maximum mobility.
What's in the Box
RS 130 headphones, rechargeable NiMH battery pack, transmitter and recharging stand, AC adapter, user's manual.
Features:
- Wireless, rechargeable hi-fi headphones with SRS surround sound mode
- Intelligent auto tuning and automatic signal control ensure high-quality reception
- Transmission range of up to 150 meters; 18 Hz to 21 kHz frequency response
- Lightweight, comfortable design; 22 hours average battery life per charge
- Includes NiMH battery pack, charging stand, transmitter, and 1/4-inch plug adapter
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Nice sound
I bought these so my wife could watch TV in bed while I read in peace, but the headphones offer a lot of added value. The sound quality is outstanding, and the surround-sound feature adds depth (though you can't have true surround sound with just two speakers). The included audio jacks should enable me to listen to my iPod as I walk around the house or yard without having a cord or even having the iPod with me, a big bonus. No more dropping the iPod out of my pocket or catching the wire on something. ... Read More
Rating: 
- Exceptional fidelity
The Sennheiser headphones have made my life so much more enjoyable.I do not have to ask my husband, whose hearing is better than mine, to turn up the volume.I can walk areound the kitchen preparing a meal or cleaning up after one and not miss a beat.I can turn the volume down for commericials.Wonderful addition to my life!
Rating: - Great headphones!
Excellent headphones with great range (can walk throughout my house), sound quality, and comfort. Haven't come up with any cons yet.
Rating: 
- Good sound and distance
I can get pretty far from the base and get good sound.They are really bulky though.
Rating: - Sennheiser RS 130 Wireless Surround Sound Headphones
Although I'm not an audiophile by any means, I rate these as good headphones for their intended purpose.
I use them to listen to music and NPR from my computer while I'm in the backyard, and I find there are plenty of dead or "hissy" areas, but it beats dragging around 150' of cord... Perhaps I am also getting interference from my wireless phone, wireless LAN, fluorescent lights, computer monitor, electric fan, etc. which are all in fairly close proximity to the headphone transmitter. The ... Read More
- Nice soundI bought these so my wife could watch TV in bed while I read in peace, but the headphones offer a lot of added value. The sound quality is outstanding, and the surround-sound feature adds depth (though you can't have true surround sound with just two speakers). The included audio jacks should enable me to listen to my iPod as I walk around the house or yard without having a cord or even having the iPod with me, a big bonus. No more dropping the iPod out of my pocket or catching the wire on something. ... Read More
- Exceptional fidelityThe Sennheiser headphones have made my life so much more enjoyable.I do not have to ask my husband, whose hearing is better than mine, to turn up the volume.I can walk areound the kitchen preparing a meal or cleaning up after one and not miss a beat.I can turn the volume down for commericials.Wonderful addition to my life!
- Great headphones!Excellent headphones with great range (can walk throughout my house), sound quality, and comfort. Haven't come up with any cons yet.
- Good sound and distanceI can get pretty far from the base and get good sound.They are really bulky though.
- Sennheiser RS 130 Wireless Surround Sound Headphones Although I'm not an audiophile by any means, I rate these as good headphones for their intended purpose.
I use them to listen to music and NPR from my computer while I'm in the backyard, and I find there are plenty of dead or "hissy" areas, but it beats dragging around 150' of cord... Perhaps I am also getting interference from my wireless phone, wireless LAN, fluorescent lights, computer monitor, electric fan, etc. which are all in fairly close proximity to the headphone transmitter. The ... Read More
