Sennheiser RS65

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CNET editors' rating: 3.0 stars Good
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Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 17 reviews
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Product summary

The good: Wireless headphones; SRS surround processing; base/stand recharges batteries; extra battery included; built-in volume control.

The bad The bad: Pricey; sound isn't nearly as detailed as that of Sennheiser's corded 'phones.

The bottom line: These extremely lightweight wireless headphones are easy on the ears but sound a little too mellow for our taste.

Specifications: Product type: Headphones; Design: Ear-cup; Color: Black; See full specs

CNET editors' review

Reviewed by: Steve Guttenberg
Edited by: Ben Patterson
Reviewed on: 11/12/2004
Released on: 10/01/2004

Editor's note: We have changed the rating in this review to reflect recent changes in our rating scale. Click here to find out more.

Sennheiser's RS65 wireless headphones ($210) are the perfect late-night audio companion, allowing you to crank CDs and DVDs as loud as you want without tying yourself to a cable. But the mellow RS65s will disappoint finicky listeners who crave aggressive, detailed sound.

The RS65s weigh just 5.6 ounces, and their luxuriously padded velour ear cushions make them extremely comfortable. The base, which functions as a transmitter and a charger, houses a spare rechargeable battery, so you can swap out the depleted battery during your movie marathons. (Sennheiser promises four hours per charge.) The base uses a 1/8-inch minijack connector to plug into the headphone output on your receiver or other audio source; a standard 1/4-inch adapter is included as well. A built-in volume control lets you adjust the loudness without getting up from your recliner, and you can add a mild surround effect to CDs and DVDs. Having some guests over for a film festival? If your friends have their own RS65 'phones, they can all connect to your transmitter at the same time.

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Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 17 reviews
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4.5 stars

"Been using these for years - great headphones"

by brownki on March 2, 2007

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1.5 stars

"I was NOT happy"

by teckels on February 10, 2006

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3.5 stars

"too mellow, too light"

by Carlos_zuniga on October 31, 2005

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