Sennheiser RS 180

Sennheiser has a reputation for making some of the best-sounding wireless headphones on the market, and the $329.95 RS 180 demonstrates that it has learned its lessons well. Though they're fairly expensive, the headphones sound great and are remarkably comfortable to wear.

The Sennheiser RS 180 is a full-size; lightweight set of wireless headphones with Kleer technology that's comfortable to wear for hours at a time

The awkwardly placed controls on the right earcup might take a while to master; and its ambitious price tag coupled with an analog-only input may put off some buyers

Sennheiser RS 180 review

How much are you willing to spend on a set of headphones? Temper that figure with the following facts: the headphones are wireless, and broadcast on a high-resolution RF frequency for maximum quality without wires.

Sennheiser RS 180 Wireless Headphone (Playback 33)

All other things being equal, I'd guess most of us would rather have wireless than wired headphones. It is pretty obvious that cords get in the way, cords require you to remove headphones to get up and find an old CD, and cords restrict your dance moves.

Sennheiser RS 180 Wireless Headphones

Sennheiser is a brand that stands out in the high-end and professional audio industry. They've recently launched a new model, the RS 180 a set of headphones that is a successor to the RS 170, which had a closed circumaural design.

Sennheiser RS 180

The RS 180's hefty price tag puts these cans in the upper mid-range of the cost spectrum, but the performance is right there despite a few quirks. Their cost is a hefty hit to the wallet, but most owners say these pristine-sounding wireless headphones are worth it, and some even say they'd pay more.

Amazing sound clarity; balance; Comfortable

Awkward button placement; Some minor sound latency; Range sometimes less than advertised