Sennheiser Digital Cordless Headphones
Announcement posted by Sennheiser 07 Sep 2009
A trio with state-of-the-art technology: three new wireless headphones from Sennheiser
September 2009 — Conquering the Empire as a Jedi knight without waking
the neighbours? Conducting a symphony orchestra in fortissimo with the kids asleep
in their beds? No longer a problem with the new wireless headphones from
Sennheiser. No matter whether connected to a television set or a hi-fi system –
the RS 160, RS 170 and RS 180 guarantee an excellent sound
experience. Dynamic sound transducers with powerful neodymium magnets ensure a
clear, high-resolution audio playback whilst the Kleer transmission technology
promises uncompressed transmission of the audio data. The three new headphones
will be shown for the first time at the IFA in
“The RS 160, RS 170 and RS 180
headphones represent a perfectly free, wireless sound experience,“ says Maurice
Quarr, Head of Product Management 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 loss.“ Not only can you move around
while watching television but you can also enjoy cable-free music at a radius
of up to 100 metres (RS 160 up to 20 metres, RS 170 up to 80 metres
and RS 180 up to 100 metres, line of sight.
Cinema-quality performance
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,” continued
Maurice Quarr. The headphones, with their soft padded ear cups and adjustable headbands,
are specifically designed for hours of television or music enjoyment and are
still comfortable to wear when your movie night eventually draws to a close.
Cinema-quality sound in the living room Tried and tested Sennheiser technology ensures
transparent and balanced sound with the 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 110 decibels the 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. 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 just so easy to connect the wireless headphones –
whether 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: switch them on, put them on and sit back and enjoy the
results. The 2-gigahertz 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 has a diameter of
only 9.7 centimetres. 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 are a little larger as these also serve as a charging cradle. All three models will be available worldwide from October. The Australian retail prices are: RS160 $349.95 – RS170 $449.95 – RS180
$599.95