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Muddy and Veiled
Posted by John Black from Virginia on 2010-10-06Posted on Sennheiser RS 180
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Wireless, Rechargeable, Great for Home Theater entertainment
Cons: Minimal battery life, Volume dips in and out, Poor music sound quality
Having bought this set and review it heavily for a week after a 200 hour burn-in (non-stop on charger), I can say that that are muddy and veiled at the core. Although they may be the best wireless solution available, for those looking to compare with the sound quality of the HD600 and up, forget that kind of quality ever being produced in a wireless headphone within the next 5-10 years.
Comfortable, and stylish, these do well for folks who need a quiet alternative to a home theater setup or in a crowded apartment complex where excess noise could become an issue with a large speaker system. The only saving grace of this set is the fact that there is no static and the range is absolutely astounding. My personal experience was a range of over 100 feet with no signal loss. That's the farthest I could go line-of-sight and still hear these with no difference in quality. Cut that in half for obstructed areas. A 50 foot radius should be more than enough for most people though.
I tested this set of headphones much as I do all my others, 200 hour burn-in followed by these music styles Rock, Blues, Downtempo, Classical (Baroque), and finally Electronic. My evaluation criteria are based on a reference of the HD650 and the Grado GS1000. These do exceptionally well in the arena of Home Theater entertainment, movies and television. Music or mastering I cannot recommend these for those tasks.
I would certainly recommend these to folks looking for an excellent wireless solution but that would be the only reason. If you are an audiophile that is in need of a highly accurate solution then look elsewhere and stay away from wireless. Take it from someone who works with mastering and re-engineering music and movies all day from 9-5; this is not for that purpose. The sound production capabilities of this headphone are delicate at best, and they must be treated well and tweaked on the source side to achieve optimal results.
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best wireless headphones
Posted by pborange from Toronto, Canada on 2010-01-16Posted on Sennheiser RS 180
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: excellent sound quality (as good as wired)
Cons: a bit large but still very light and comfortable
Fantastic sound quality and absolutely no noticeable reduction in quality due to being wireless. For years I have looked to buy a pair of wireless headphones but every time I tried them I was disappointed with the sound quality (occasional static etc.). I bought the RS 180 based only on other reviews and after 1 month of listening am not disappointed. I would highly recommend. As well, HeadRoom provided extremely fast shipping to Canada. Great store.
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