New Wireless Headphones RS 160, RS 170 and RS 180 From Sennheiser

The new wireless headphones from Sennheiser deliver high-resolution, movie-theater-quality audio via uncompressed wireless transmission from Kleer™. Equipped with dynamic transducers, the RS 160, RS 170 and RS 180 are the ultimate wireless must-haves for any home theater set-up.

Sennheiser RS 180

“The RS 160, RS 170 and RS 180 headphones represent a perfectly cable-free, wireless sound experience,” says Maurice Quarré, head of product management for consumer electronics at Sennheiser. “All three models offer highly impressive audio quality—with no cables to get in the way. They all use Kleer transmission technology, which operates without compression and therefore without any audio detail loss.”

Not only can you move around while watching television but you can also enjoy cable-free music at a radius of up to 328 feet (RS 160 up to 65 feet, RS 170 up to 262 feet and RS 180 up to 328 feet; optimum line-of-sight).

Sleek and sophisticated design

The new RS models combine cinema-quality sound with movie star looks. “Clear lines and sophisticated, reflective surfaces in black, silver and anthracite make them genuinely desirable design objects,” Quarré continued. The headphones, with their soft padded ear cups and adjustable headbands, are specifically designed for hours of television or music enjoyment and remain comfortable to wear throughout your movie night.

Cinema-quality sound in the living room

Tried and tested Sennheiser technology ensures transparent and balanced sound with these new wireless headphones. Dynamic transducers with powerful neodymium magnets and a distortion of only 0.5 percent reproduce even the subtlest musical nuances. The frequency response reaches from 18 to 21,000 Hertz. With a sound pressure level of up to 110 decibels, these three headphones have outstanding dynamics.

The RS 160 is the entry-level model: the closed headphones impress with their detailed sound and powerful bass reproduction. The volume can be controlled directly on the headphones. The RS 170 is also a closed model and delivers dynamic bass boost and switchable surround sound simulation. The top-of-the-range RS 180 model is targeted at sound purists; the open design ensures a particularly natural listening experience which can be set to individual preferences. The speech intelligibility can be improved through dynamic compression (Automatic Level Control) and the balance can also be individually adjusted.

Plug and play

It‘s so easy to connect the wireless headphones to a television set, stereo system or DVD player. If the transmitter is connected to an audio or video device, it automatically transmits the audio data to the headphones: all you have to do is switch on the headphones, put them on, and sit back and enjoy the results. The 2.4 GHz digital radio transmission ensures smooth transmission with a high signal-to-noise ratio of 85 dBA. The Kleer technology even allows the listening pleasure to be shared as up to four headphones can receive radio signals via one transmitter.

The transmitter of the RS 160 can be powered by the included wall adapter or batteries and has a diameter of only 3.75 inches. When connected to an MP3 player or mobile phone it fits easily into a backpack, which means that the headphones can be used for wireless music enjoyment whether you are at home or out and about. The RS 170 and RS 180 transmitters feature a vertical, desktop design that also serves as a charging cradle.

All three models will be available in U.S. stores in early 2010.

• RS 160 – Street price: $199.95 (MSRP: $259.95)
• RS 170 – Street price: $249.95 (MSRP: $329.95)
• RS 180 – Street price: $299.95 (MSRP: $389.95)