Sennheiser RS65
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CNET Editors' Review
The good: Wireless headphones; SRS surround processing; base/stand recharges batteries; extra battery included; built-in volume control.
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.
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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 ... Expand full review
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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Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve currently reviews audio products for CNET and works as a freelance writer for Home Theater, Inner Fidelity, Tone Audio, and Stereophile. He is a member of the CNET Blog Network and is not an employee of CNET.
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"Been using these for years - great headphones" By brownki
Pros: Great sound - reliable
Cons: Unique/expensive replacement battery
Summary: Great cordless headphones. I go to sleep before my wife, and she uses these to watch TV almost every night.
"I was NOT happy" By teckels
Pros: Wait, I'm trying to think.
Cons: Bad reception, too tight and made me sweat.
Summary: I did not like these headphones. Once I managed to get the signal locked in, it would drift off after a while. Additionally, the ear cups were poorly vented and I'd start to sweat after a short time.
Lastly, the adjustment to fit your head is of poor design. ... Expand full review
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