Our Verdict
The RS 195 looks like the RS 165 but with a better build quality. Unfortunately, they might not be worth the upgrade as they perform slightly worse in sound, isolation, and latency. It's not a big difference but it's notable enough that the price gap doesn't feel justified. On the upside, they a slightly better wireless range and a few more features on the stand that are not available on the previous models.
- Decent sound quality.
- Low latency connection.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Limited range and usability.
- Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.
Average for neutral listening. They have a lot more bass than the previous models which may make some movies a bit more exciting but it's not ideal for neutral listeners. They have a great mid-range and thanks to the "personal hearing" profiles you can somewhat alter the bass to better suit your listening preferences. But overall, due to their bass-oriented sound and subpar Soundstage they're not as good as the RS 165 or the RS 185 for neutral listening.
Mediocre for commuting and traveling. The fact that you must have the transmitter in range means they won't be the ideal headphones to use anywhere but at home or at the office in front of your TV or PC.
Not intended for sports. They have a fixed transmitter, they're bulky and a bit unstable which is not ideal for running or working out.
Average for office use. They have a decent line-of-sight range, and they're comfortable and easy-to-use. However, they're a bit leaky and don't isolate enough for particularly noisy office environments.
Changelog
- Updated Dec 22, 2022: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Insignia Digital Wireless Headphones in Portability.
- Updated Sep 14, 2022: We've added a comparison to the Avantree HT5009 Wireless in the 'Controls' test.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
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The Sennheiser RS 195 RF Wireless are better TV headphones than the Avantree HT5009 Wireless. The Sennheiser headphones are more comfortable, better built, and have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer. However, the Avantree are Bluetooth headphones with better battery life and lower latency. They have a mic, so you answer calls while watching TV.
The Sennheiser RS 195 RF Wireless are better TV headphones than the Insignia Digital Wireless Headphones. The Sennheiser are more comfortable and better built. Their sound profile is more neutral, which some users may prefer, they have controls like music and speech modes to help customize their performance, and their continuous battery life is a bit longer too. That said, the Insignia have lower non-Bluetooth wireless latency.
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