Sennheiser RS130

Sennheiser RS130

Frazier Barretto, Aug 24, 2007 1100 hrs IST

A wireless set of headphones from a world-renowned brand. Is this product worth the hype created by its brand name? Let's find out.

Extremely Comfortable, Good Sound, 3 Channels, SRS Surround.

Unbalanced Surround, Very Expensive.

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Features

The Sennheiser RS130 are wireless headphones. They receive audio transmission via the base, which is a Radio Frequency (RF) transmitter. The base also doubles as a charger to fuel the batteries of the headset.

These RF-based headphones make it possible for you to listen to music while in the range of the transmitter, which means, you can move around your house, and enjoy songs at the same time. It is also possible to be in a different room and have a convenient coverage. But there are limitations to RF frequency; if there are too many disturbances between the headset and the transmitter, you will lose the signal. The RS130 has a range of 20-25 meters; that's a lot, too bad if your house is larger than it can hold!



These headphones weigh 280 grams with the batteries placed in, which makes them quite light-weight. 2 AAA batteries power up the headphones (two rechargeable AAA batteries are included in the bundle) by settling in the battery compartment which is under the ear-cup cushion. You need to unscrew the left ear-cup cushion to place/replace them. The headphones are designed to give the listener absolute comfort. The adjustable-headband as well as the ear-cups have velvet cushions.



The headphones have the following controls on them - an on/off switch, volume control, and a tune button.



The base is also the docking-station for the headphones and has most of the primary function keys. Placing the headphones on the base begins to charge the batteries. Also, the music stops playing the moment the headphones are placed on the base. The base unit works just like your cordless landline phone; it requires a continuous power supply to transmit

The base has three channels and you can tune the headphones to any of these by hitting the "tune button" on the headphones.



The RS 130 has SRS Surround sound as well. You can gain a better music experience by just by switching on a button with a yellow LED that is placed on the base unit. The yellow LED when lit, denotes that the surround-sound has been activated.



There are two other LEDs on the base; a green one to indicate power on/off status, and a red one that denotes charging of the headphone. The LEDs blink at different tempos to signify various alerts.

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Price is too much!!!!

by Nitiin, Maharashtra, on Oct 10, 2008 02:22 PM, Report abuse   Reply

Dear Sir, I like to know this head phone work with charging. Battery and Charging.

by shahid, surat, on Aug 24, 2007 08:38 PM, Report abuse   Reply

Yes, I have a pair of these haeadphones.It comes with a recharging stand and rechargeable batteries and sounds awesome!!After all they are SENNHEISER!!

by Anonymous, mumbai, on Aug 25, 2007 10:47 AM, Report abuse

This is a general question relating all cordless /wireless products. Guys I hear Radio Frequency can cause Brain Tumor - this is particularly important for Headphones and their indoor transmitters, as these are normally used/worn for hours together ? I'm interested to buy a seenheirser cordless RF headphone, should I bother about RF ?

by saurav, mumbai, on Dec 23, 2007 01:03 PM, Report abuse

You can get a good quality branded surround speakers (5.1) for this price!!

by sstechie, Hyd, on Aug 24, 2007 04:13 PM, Report abuse   Reply

shuddup

by your mama, h'bad, on Aug 24, 2007 04:44 PM, Report abuse

dude do u evn no wat 'good quality' is?!

by dawg, kolkata, on Aug 25, 2007 09:07 AM, Report abuse

I'm in Australia where these retail for $249.00 AU which is alot more than retail in the US. So its not just the sub-continent who pay "overs" for Sennheiser.

by phil, Sydney, on Nov 14, 2007 02:00 AM, Report abuse

Can Someone who has owned these comment on the quality?

by Adi, , on Aug 26, 2007 03:16 PM, Report abuse   Reply

Yes Adi, I have not the RS 130 but RS 140 and the sound quality is excellent as per cordless standards.Also,I have it now for quite some time and the batteries are not an issue.I got mine from US. :)

by Bharat, Ghaziabad, on Oct 31, 2007 09:31 AM, Report abuse

if u wana buy em cheap get a friend or relative in US to buy n courier it to u after opening the box???

by snakey, Chandigarh, on Aug 27, 2007 11:59 AM, Report abuse   Reply

stupid purchase.

by sidk, Ghaziabad, on Aug 25, 2007 08:23 AM, Report abuse   Reply

wireless ... main problem is batteries die after smtime ... although 6k as the guy says .. is a decent amount for them as it is THE best company.. n dude 1 can get speakers for 2k also but thats not the point .. they will suck + speakers annoy parents? how can u even compare headphones with speakers?? can u take em wid u anywhere??? can any1 suggest gud headphones/earphones for Ipod?? ty

by snakey, chd, on Aug 27, 2007 11:57 AM, Report abuse

No matter which brand or how much cost. wireless can't beat the wired headphones although you can enjoy wireless freedom.

by Nitendra, Ghaziabad, on Aug 26, 2007 02:55 PM, Report abuse   Reply

After goingthro' the comments till this time and from my learlier experiences, the cost id unaffordable for most indains, maay be those in IT jobs may purchase a banana at 100/- In India the prices are decided in a manner not understandable. Terms like MRP , 50% off after sometime etc have 3 at cost of 2 and what not... perhaps this item is yet another example -- otherwise, this is called a high end product not for MIGs

by m.v.s. sarma, Hyderbad, on Aug 26, 2007 12:18 AM, Report abuse   Reply

This has to be a first for Techtree. Nobody has asked for the price of the item. But I am still positive that somebody will turn up. Don't lose hope yet.

by Phoenix, Mumbai, on Aug 25, 2007 08:36 PM, Report abuse   Reply

While these headphones are reputed to be good- the company/disti are trying to rook us Indians- by over pricing this by almost 2-3/4 times. These can be picked up shipped in US for $ 99 i.e. Rs. 4050. Just because we are Indians- we pay 280% inflated price. Yaron itna na maro!Let the buyer beware.

by vijayshimla, Shimla 171001, on Aug 25, 2007 06:54 AM, Report abuse   Reply

You dont have to pay 280% more! If you look at the back of the box, the sticker tells you they are oficially imported and marketed in India and the MRP on the box is 7490/- rupees.You can get them for 6000/-.I bought mine for 6000/- with warranty and bill.So it s not bad a price , taking into consideration they are SENNHEISER WIRELESS HEADPHONES WITH A RECHARGEABLE BASE, which is rare amongst wireless headsets and transportation costs!!

by Anonymous, mumbai, on Aug 25, 2007 10:44 AM, Report abuse

It is high time buyers understand the logic of international pricing. The qty of such items sold in US is so huge that a much much lower price point is possible. However since barbers are in short supply in US you have to pay minimum Rs. 900 - 1000 minimum there. This doesn?t mean that barbers in US are fleecing their customers. To give you more light on electronics, India sells appx. 2.5% of the no of PCs sold in the world and that 2.5% comprises mostly of cheapest products. So every product have a pricing with sufficient logic. No need to cry on this exposing your knowledge ness like our politicians. Electronic item prices also vary hugely due to obsolescence.

by Harikrishnan, cochin, on Aug 25, 2007 02:10 PM, Report abuse

Can the anonymous purchaser from mumbai please post the details from where he purchased the 130 for such a low price.

by Arun, Mumbai, on Aug 25, 2007 07:56 PM, Report abuse

Now I m confused- my post on overcharging originated because of :- Frazier Baretto stating The Sennheiser RS130 sells for Rs. 10,900 with a one year warranty. Where as Anonymous from mumbai states that the MRP on the box is 7490/- rupees.You can get them for 6000/-.I bought mine for 6000/- with warranty and bill (Sennheiser RS130 )?this I think is still a fair price. Who is Right ? Confused Confused Confused

by vijayshimla, Shimla 171001, on Aug 25, 2007 07:36 PM, Report abuse   Reply

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