For me the best currently Sennheiser RS ​​- with distinction from RS 165, 170, 175, 180, 185 and 195

We have in the home next to the new RS 185, RS 180 and HD 558. Short term: I also had a RS 170, but basically told me the open design in the Sennheiser headphones rather. For those who are not familiar, just an explanation in simple terms: Closed headphones let no ambient noise in and the sounds from the headphones are not heard in the environment, but they are hot in summer and have the more compact sound. Open design allows for ambient noise in and headphone audio out, is in return but less "schwitzanfällig" and has a more transparent, spatially act whose sound.
The disadvantage with open headphones so audible headphone noise outside (at least when you're sitting right next to it) and the coming in of the ambient noise are rather an advantage for me. I use headphones frequently to me in the evening blu rays "Children sleep friendly" to watch. The radiation of the RS 185 headphone is so low that the watch family members will not be disturbed, but I mitbekomme when reports one of the children. Since all other new RS (RS 165, RS 175 and RS 195) are closed, this fell out, because I do not want to be totally segregated, would be less schwitzgefährdet and spatially transparent sound even just like a lot of movies. A surround mode as that of the RS 170 and RS 175 comes because I think (have the RS 175 sample belongs) not. Even music sounds to me more alive and authentic. This is of course my very subjective impression.
Since the RS 180 visibly my wife fell into the hands, came as the successor so quickly only the RS 185 in question. The price is proud, but so far I have not regretted Sennheiser.
As usual, he is safe in the Sennheiser presentation pack packed. Visually I like the black color with silver shades and modern design very well. The charging base is much better designed than the old RS models (170, 180) with its two dust-prone side struts. With electricity and connection to the desired player device, the system is connected and ready in no time. Lacked the old RS 170 and 180 unfortunately to-date connectivity options, the new RS models (note: except for the RS 165) offer in addition to the classic stereo plug for the headphone output, optical digital inputs and in the case of the RS 185 additional RCA connectors (RCA Stereo ). For me this is a huge advantage, because so much better Anschlussöglichkeiten are many configurations and given annoying plugging and unplugging the headphone cable, as this automatically disable the sound on most TVs, falls away. Also one must not necessarily work with intermediate amplifier or zwischengekoppeltem switch. In addition, you can now directly connect multiple devices and switch the input directly from the headphone system.
Before I go further on the headphones, we come to the most important: the sound. This falls again significantly better than the old RS 180. crystal clear sound, no noise in silent sections and a beautiful, very lively sound. I am not a sound professional, but the bass come out strongly and the highs are clear. For movies it has a great acting spatially sound, although it is not a surround headphones and action movies a big bang. But also quieter films come wonderfully over the crystal clear voices. Music I hear Querbeet and here made me the RS 185 convinces in all respects. Whether rap, rock or classical music, I could not identify any weaknesses. That makes him for me an absolute all-rounder. As mentioned you have to be clear that it allows surrounding sounds. If that displeases, is better off with the RS 175 at a lower price and switchable bass boost and surround modes. Moderately sound I sense the RS 180 as yet adult and variativer.
Range problems I have, despite wireless infested house can not make out. I have no problems with reception anywhere in the house without visual contact. He beats my old RS 180, in which, after 2 spaces conclusion was (which has, however, also sufficient).
The headset itself is very comfortable to wear. With 310 g weight incl. Battery, it falls pleasingly light (compared to the new models only the RS 165 is lighter by 10 g, the RS 175 is practically difficult, while the RS 195 with 340 grams off your budget). Although it should be said here that the old models were easier). From the comfort of the RS 185 is absolutely top. Whether in my case with a big head or my wife the smaller head there after two very long series evenings no problem.
The control on the headphones themselves are now to feel more intuitive. The RS 170 and 180 actually made sense only with headphones removed, otherwise the correct key was hardly hit. Laterally, there is the power switch, which is also used to mute. There is also a five-panel on the back of the ear. There can be direct addition to volume and balance (volume control left / right) to adjust the Aussteuerungsmodi: Auto gain control automatically adjusts the volume level. This prevents unpleasant volume jumps. Especially with movies and the alternation of quiet speech passages to loud action scenes which is very pleasant. In manual recording can the rules themselves over the wheel at the station. Both applies only to the analog audio inputs.
Fortunately one has remained at normal commercial NiMH batteries. Thus, the system for a long time remains usable without having to chase after sometime expensive special batteries.
In conclusion, that the Sennheiser RS ​​185 for me to score on all important issues and my RS 180 clearly leaves behind. He is by variable connectivity options, good, flawless coverage, comfort and quality sound, in my opinion well worth the money and was truly worth it for me. In addition, a Sennheiser something for at least half an eternity and thus the price into perspective by the high service life and high resale value but very.