can anyone compare this with Sennheiser rs170 please?
72683
I can tell you these aren't worth buying. Battery life is minimal and constant interfere seems to be its best quality with interrupted music by loss of signal.
2079767
I have a Sennheiser HD598, which with a similar price to this Bose QC15. It seems that HD598 has a wider sound and more high-frequency sound. I prefer the cable of Bose because HD598's cable is too long and a bit heavy to carry. Anyway, both headphone are in perfect quality and I will use them in different condition (e.g. Bose outside the door or on the traffic, HD598 in room. ^_^
985176
Can't compare it to the 180 as I never had it. I like the RS 220. Beautiful sound, volume range fine, very rarely drops signal. Really brings out the depth in my vinyl, as well as adding something to digital music.
166231
I haven't tried those specific Sennheisers, so I can't comment on the comparisons. I would say don't bother looking at full sized headphones for jogging or travelling. You should consider a nice pair of in ear monitors, which are the step up from earbuds. These akg headphones don't have a tight fit and are pretty cheap and plastic-y feeling. I wouldn't trust them for travel or jogging.
1615752
The RS 130's are open air, so sound will not only get in, it'll get out as well. The sound getting out isn't bad at all. I suspect that those who have complained about sound leakage, have had the volume cranked up quite high. At slightly above normal listening, there's barely nothing to be heard. The RS 140's would be a better choice, since they are closed ear cups. But they have their limit....they don't have sound limiting circuitry built in, like for example, most of Bose corded phones.
90442
There's actually a difference. The treble around 10k Hz was reworked to not be so piercing, and the low bass got some work as well. Nothing major, but as far as sound goes, there are tiny changes based on previous feedback by customers.
551943
I would stay away from RS 160. The transmitter will shut off every time the audio source (in my case TV) is switched off. You have to walk to the transmitter to turn it back on. Turn on your headphone . Wait for resync and then walk away from the transmitter. Also the placement on On/off button is awkward. Most of the time I end up switching off the headset when trying to increase or decrease the volume. Also the power button on the headset has multi-mode operation meaning , it also mutes. So you have to hold the power button from more than 1 sec to really switch it off. It is a design disaster. I was so much happier with my old HDR 130. I went for this since it broke after 10 years. I would stay away from RS 160. The transmitter will shut off every time the audio source (in my case TV) is switched off. You have to walk to the transmitter to turn it back on. Turn on your headphone . Wait for resync and then walk away from the transmitter. Also the placement on On/off button is awkward. Most of the time I end up switching off the headset when trying to increase or decrease the volume. Also the power button on the headset has multi-mode operation meaning , it also mutes. So you have to hold the power button from more than 1 sec to really switch it off. It is a design... » Read More I would stay away from RS 160. The transmitter will shut off every time the audio source (in my case TV) is switched off. You have to walk to the transmitter to turn it back on. Turn on your headphone . Wait for resync and then walk away from the transmitter. Also the placement on On/off button is awkward. Most of the time I end up switching off the headset when trying to increase or decrease the volume. Also the power button on the headset has multi-mode operation meaning , it also mutes. So you have to hold the power button from more than 1 sec to really switch it off. It is a design disaster. I was so much happier with my old HDR 130. I went for this since it broke after 10 years. « Show Less
610233
I have not compared them, but the A5 from Bowers & Wilkins is the best sounding wireless speaker I have listened to.
2073486
I have had both headphones. I did not notice any difference in sound quality. I preferred the K551 for portability. They are both great headphones.
1383273
I don't know how they compare with the ones that you're asking about but I do know that I was not happy at all with them when I compared them to the Bose AR-15 headphones. Hope this helps.
2083347
Much better than the Bose (great marketing, below average sound). But for a little less you can purchase the Shure SE530 IEM's right here (they retail for $500 but are available here for around $269), great IEM's.
208033
been wondering the same thing myself. The reviews for the HD428 have been marginally better. Honestly it looks like you will be immensely happy with either =P. But if money is an issue, keep in mind that the HD 428s are 45% off and the HD448s are only 24%here is sennheiser's website with the HD 428, 438 and the 448 for more info:http://www.sennheiserusa.com/private_headphones_mid-size-portables
1846242
I haven't tried the Sennheisers but I do know that the Bose SoundTrues work very well with my classical music, both orchestral and opera. There is a bias toward rich lows and mids in the Bose, and that works well with this type of music. However, after returning my first pair because I thought there was too much bass, I was told about the 23 EQ settings in my iTunes Library. For the last 5 years, mine has been set to "Flat". Well, I bought another pair, put the EQ setting on "treble booster" and found it absolutely perfect. Not only did it maintain the deep lows but the tenor voices and soprano voices were beautiful. I suggest you try a pair, experiment with your EQ if you want (though a lot of people just like the sound of the SoundTrues right out of the box) and if you don't like them, most retailers (including Bose.com) will allow you to return them within 30 days or so. I think even if you enhanced the bass on these ("bass booster" setting) you find they are not as thumpity-bumpity boomy bass like Beats. Over half the people I know own Beats because they prefer bass over everything, but that is not what music is all about. Bose is balanced across the full sound spectrum. There is also a "classical" EQ setting in iTunes which makes these Bose bring out a nice richness for that type of music.
1687502
According to Sennheiser's website, they're 260g, which is the same as Beats Studio headphones. These headphones were designed for listening at home, not for portability, so they're not especially light. If that weight is uncomfortable for you, you might want to consider lightweight headphones like the Bowers & Wilkins P3 or Bose QC15. Of course, the audio quality isn't the same. Or consider the Beyerdynamic T70p, which is actually a bit heavier than the HD 650 but has a more modern design that distributes the weight comfortably around the ears. I can listen to those Beyerdynamics all day.
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I dont know if they have "superior sound quality" but what i do lnow is that they have very different uses. The QC 25 are intended for traveling while the SEN HD8 are for djing. Sennheiser (in their higher range headphones) has way better quality making different instruments and sound in general clearer and easier to identify therefore better to dj with. They are pretry good traveling and listening headphones. They do not have noise canceling but still do a pretty good job at isolating as long as its not VERY noisy. NOW! i would NEVER buy Bose cans...they break, period. bose has great marketing bit their crap breaks. Dont waste your money, go Senn. They are solid and confortable. I dont know if they have "superior sound quality" but what i do lnow is that they have very different uses. The QC 25 are intended for traveling while the SEN HD8 are for djing. Sennheiser (in their higher range headphones) has way better quality making different instruments and sound in general clearer and easier to identify therefore better to dj with. They are pretry good traveling and listening headphones. They do not have noise canceling but still do a pretty good job at isolating as long as its not VERY noisy. NOW! i would NEVER buy Bose cans...they break, period. bose has... » Read More I dont know if they have "superior sound quality" but what i do lnow is that they have very different uses. The QC 25 are intended for traveling while the SEN HD8 are for djing. Sennheiser (in their higher range headphones) has way better quality making different instruments and sound in general clearer and easier to identify therefore better to dj with. They are pretry good traveling and listening headphones. They do not have noise canceling but still do a pretty good job at isolating as long as its not VERY noisy. NOW! i would NEVER buy Bose cans...they break, period. bose has great marketing bit their crap breaks. Dont waste your money, go Senn. They are solid and confortable. « Show Less
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I have no experience with the RS 180,but we liked the 220 so much we bought a second one and now both use them while the volume is off on the TV. It is much better than the Bose system we have in place now and helps me - with a moderate hearing loss - hear normally.
340072
hi, in case your answer was not clear enough for you, i got those 2 headphones and compared them toe to toe, i have a very good ear, and what i see is that s700 sound louder and more bass, i did plug both to the same devise, same song using a 3.5 splitter, so that was the main 2 differences,, also, s700 is much heavier than s400 and tend to fall if you bend over a little, people complaint about this issue too, I was unhappy with bluethoot range, even in with my cell in my pocket music was terrible, braking too much so i thought they suck, but, i found than the problem was the battery of my phone was too low and the bluethoot range is automatically affected, so you devise has to have good charge in order to get good signal, lets say, you can walk around your room with no problems and perhaps a little more, i hope it helps. thanks