Sennheiser RS110 Wireless Headphones
The RS110 wireless headphones from Sennheiser will set you off $50+ dollars—entry level budget for the wireless headphones segment. The wireless signal is transmitted by a powerful 900 MHz transmitter that can penetrate walls and ceilings, as long as they are within range. As for the sound, Sennheiser describes this set as “warm-sounding” with a “powerful bass response.”
The headphones are open, supra-aural, which means the pads eat the entire ear. The transmitter has a range to 100 meters, which is really good, and you can choose three different RF channels just in case there are some reception issues. The controls are located conveniently, just around the back of the ear—the part where your thumb falls if you try to touch your ear.
The cans seem very light and comfortable to wear. The design is quite alright—it looks modern with typical Sennheiser styling. They are powered by 2 AAA batteries located on the left earcup, after you’ve removed the pads.
Below are some compiled reviews from satisfied customers.
“I bought my RS 110 for $79.99. It was all worth it for the price. This headphone is simply amazing. I tried both Sony and RCA models before settling for the Sennheiser, and both don’t even come close to the performance of the RS 110. The sound reproduction is very distinct, no “ultra highs” or “ultra lows” on the frequency range. Just right. The range is just about right for the indicated 100 meters. It is light enough to be worn for extended periods of time and the fit is very comfortable. You don’t feel that “tightness” even after wearing it for several hours. In my point of view, the sound reproduction even comes close to the BOSE noise-canceling headphones. An upgraded model, the RS 120, can be recharged by placing the headset on the transmitter—this however is the only difference. Performance is solid both ways. After evaluating extensively on my RS 110, the only feature I wish it had is a light indicator on the main headphone unit to see if it is turned on without looking at the power switch. Overall, these headphones are an excellent buy compared to other models in the same price range. I highly recommend these entry level wireless headphone from Sennheiser if you’re in the market looking for one.”
“These are some pretty decent RF headphones. Very little hiss in the background and great range. The only thing I don’t like is the auto on/off feature. For those who don’t know what this is, the transmitter on the base will not start transmitting unless it “hears” enough sound for it to go. When the sound source is turned off and it doesn’t “hear” anything anymore, it stops transmitting after a few minutes and you hear static in the headphones. It’s basically a good idea, but not practical if/when working with different types of audio sources.”
“This feature can be difficult if you are working with the headphones on a computer, where sounds come and go at different intervals. I also use the headphones with a 15″ television that has headphone port for private viewing. While watching TV with the headphones, transition cuts out every 5 minutes for a few seconds then starts again. This is probably because of the low audio strength coming from the cable-less TV, but it’s just another reason why there should be a manual on/off transmit switch on the base unit.”
“The only other drawback is that, unlike many other headphone types, Sennheiser has chosen to make very flat ear pieces. Most other headphones have the “can” type, which have a thick outer rim, allowing your ears to be closer to their natural position. With these Sennheisers, my ears are frequently squished against my head, sometimes for many hours. I’ll point out that the pain only happens when I wear glasses and have the headphones on for a long time. If I have contacts in or place the legs of the glasses above my ears, it rarely hurts to have the headphones on for the same time.”
“All in all, pretty good wireless headphones for consistent audio listeners, and people without glasses.”
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