Neither Sennheiser RS 165 nor Sennheiser RS 175 were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Apr 2024 (1 month ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Sennheiser RS 165 nor Sennheiser RS 175 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Headphones received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sony WH-1000XM5 or other critically acclaimed Wireless Headphones of this month.
For reference, Sony WH-1000XM5 received 9 endorsements this month, from WIRED (1 Mar 2024), CNET (23 Mar 2024) Tom's Guide (19 Jan 2024) and 6 others.
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Sennheiser RS 165 
Sennheiser RS 175 
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | WIRED  | CNET  | Tom's Guide  | IGN  | T3  | PCMag  | Wirecutter
 | Rtings.com  | Digital Trends  | What Hi-Fi  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $348 |  Sony WH-1000XM5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $379 |  Bose Ultra Headphones | 9 | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | - |
| 3 | +1 | $519 |  Apple AirPods Max | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | - | 9 | - | - | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | +1 | $249 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra | 2 | 8 | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 5 |
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Expert reviews [12]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 10
| Highest score by PCMag | 80 |
| Average score based on 12 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by HomeTheater Review | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Closed back, circumaural headphone system with excellent digital wireless audio transmission delivering range up to 30 meters(100-foot). Connectivity Technology: Wireless
- High-quality Sennheiser transducers and a selectable Bass Boost mode for exceptional sound. Max. sound pressure level 106 dB at 1kHz, 3% THD. Signal-to-noise ratio - typ. 85 dBA at 1 Vrms . Frequency response - 18 - 21,000 Hz
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- Compact, ergonomic over-ear headphones. Connectivity Technology: Wireless.Frequency response 17 - 22,000 Hz.Specific uses for product : Communication.Transducer principle : Dynamic, Closed. Carrier frequency : 2.4 – 2.48 GHz.
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Sennheiser RS 165 are a well-known and one of the more expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Audio-Technica ATH-SR30BT or Sony LinkBuds S .
Sennheiser RS 165 are $85.50 more expensive than average headphones ($99.50).
Sennheiser RS 175 are a popular option on the higher end of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Bowers & Wilkins PX7 or Audio-Technica ATH-M40x .
Sennheiser RS 175 are $120.45 more expensive than the average headphones ($99.50).
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