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Sennheiser RS 130 Wireless Surround Sound Headphones
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...read more
$150.00
Average Customer Rating
4 out of 5 |
Product 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 Rechargable NiMH batteries, charging stand, transmitter, and 1/4-inch plug adapter
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 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. ....read more
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Great entry level wireless headset
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve been looking for a wireless headset for the last few months in preparation for having our first baby. I was looking for something I could use to watch TV or listen to music while still being able to move around and not make too much noise. I read a CNET review which had the RS130s on a list of top headphones. It seems that these headphones fluctuate in price quite a bit from retailer to retailer and I wasn’t satisfied by the $180 charged on amazon so I kept looking. Eventually, I recently managed to purchase these headphones online for $140Cdn from a local computer store so I ordered them and had them shipped. All I can say is that the design and sound of these headphones at that price point is fantastic. The headphones are lightweight and very comfortable and sound great. I wouldn’t call myself an audiophile yet but the headphones provide ample bass and have great sound. They come with NiMH rechargeable batteries but they are not proprietary so you can use any NiMH batteries and the unit will recharge them. It also means that when the batteries die out, you can easily replace them. I’ve found too many rechargeable devices these days require proprietary batteries which are costly or non existent. To charge them, you simply have to hang them on the transmitter unit. The unit has an easily accessible volume dial. I saw other reviews which said that it was too close to the Tune button but I haven’t had any problems with that. They are open design headphones which means that sound can leak out and leak in but that’s perfect for me so that I can hear the baby cry and tend to her. Sennheiser also makes the RS140 which is a closed design.
One con is that occasionally I get static but it’s only from time to time and doesn’t bother me too much. When I’m sitting still watching a movie or listening to music I usually don’t hear the static, it’s only when I’m moving things or myself around. The second con is that the ear pieces collect dust. It’s not that bad yet, but I’ll probably try using something like painters tape to remove the dust.
Also, one of the other complaints I saw was the annoying beeping when there’s no source but you can disable that by holding the tune button for at least 5 seconds while the headset it on.
I also bought a second set so that my wife and I can watch movies together and they can both receive signals from the same transmitter. The headset also has a SRS surround option but I usually have it turned off.
Good headphones
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought these for my Dad to watch TV. He is a bit hard of hearing. He loved these so much that I am buying him a 2nd pair for the bedroom.
Worth the money, exactley what I expected.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Wireless:
I expected these, being wireless to be a little fuzzy from time to time, and they are. they aren’t perfect, but for wandering around my room and floor of the house, i barely notice fuzz. when moving around, from room to room, they tend to hiss and have light intermittent static especially when they have to go through a few walls and or floors, but it stops when you hold still.
As for range, i’ve yet to find the edge of it. not that i haven’t tried either, i wore them across the street to the neighbors once and they still worked.
Sound:
the synthesized surround sound leaves a little to be desired, the volume seems to vary slightly from time to time and the unit sometimes emphasizes the wrong sounds giving an echo on spoken words. it doesn’t do it very often though, maybe a total of 5 minutes in about a whole day. the increased ‘richness’ ofht esound makes up for it. i’ve had headphones before that put out better bass too, but i’m the person who runs dual 10″ subs in a Jeep Wrangler, i.e. i like my brain rattled by my music and these don’t do it.
Comfort:
it’s simple, i’ve worn them for an entire day working on homework and i barely know i have them on. they’re the right stiffness, enough to keep the sound in but not so tight you get a headache in an hour. kind of like they were made for Baby Bear, they’re just right.
Annoyances:
the blasted volume dial. it’s in the perfect spot to reach and adjust, but it’s also the perfect spot to get messed with when leaning on a pillow or office chair headrest. a piece of electrical tape over it fixes it if you need to wear them in bed.
Conveniences:
uses rechargeable AAA’s, not some goofy battery pack that costs $50. batteries go dead, switch them out and charge later.
Headphone
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It works very well in general and it is comfortable to wear. I have only one issue with it: Its range is a little limited. The range is limited not in power but in noise suppression sense. A few meters away it still sounds very well, but depending on direction and position of the headset the noise is amplified or suppressed. Fortunately it never gets too bad, so it is just a nuisance.
Static sound
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I guess this is more of a shout for help
I connected the system to my laptop, and there is a distinict static white noise that comes if I turn up the volume even a little bit above minimum. My Surround Input level light keeps flashing indicating Audio Input too low – don’t know why. Didn’t have any issues with my $10 headphones!
Any help? Pls email kkarthikjgd AT gmail DOT com
Cannot really review, other than the fact that the battery wasnt fully charged when it came in!