Sennheiser RS 195 Wireless TV Headphone System

The Sennheiser RS 195 is a digital wireless headphone system for TV and hi-fi with seven selectable hearing profiles and a special speech mode that tailors the sound specifically to your individual hearing.

This is exactly where it differs from the RS 175: the RS 195 was developed together with the Fraunhofer IDMT and is aimed at anyone who often struggles to understand dialogue on TV.

Why the RS 195?

Because it solves the age-old problem: dialogue too quiet, effects too loud. Seven personalisable hearing profiles tune the sound to your hearing, the speech mode lifts voices out of the background, and the left-right balance can be adjusted separately - helpful if you hear less well in one ear. This isn't a gimmick, but genuine everyday hearing relief.

What you get

A complete set consisting of the HDR 195 headphones and the TR 195 transmitter with digital, hiss-free transmission and up to 100 metres of range. The closed-back over-ear headphone weighs a comfortable 340 grams and lasts up to 18 hours - enough for an entire film trilogy. Plug and play with almost any TV, digital or analog.

Who is the RS 195 for?

For anyone who wants to hear dialogue more clearly - especially with mild to moderate hearing loss - and wants to adjust the sound individually. Straight talk: if you're simply looking for wireless TV sound with plenty of bass and don't need speech correction, the more affordable RS 175 is the more sensible choice. The hearing profiles are the real added value here.

Our verdict

The right system if speech intelligibility is your priority. The RS 195 makes news and films noticeably more relaxing to follow - a small sound engineer for your living room.

Technical specifications

• Type: digital wireless headphone system (HDR 195 headphones plus TR 195 transmitter/charging station)
• Transducer principle: dynamic, closed
• Transmission: digital, 2.4 - 2.48 GHz
• Frequency response: 17 - 22,000 Hz
• Max. sound pressure level: 117 dB (1 kHz, 3% THD)
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): less than 0.5%
• Hearing profiles: 7 selectable (with Fraunhofer IDMT), speech mode, L/R balance
• Range: up to 100 m (line of sight)
• Battery life: up to 18 h
• Charging time: approx. 8.5 h
• Battery: 2x AAA NiMH
• Headphone weight: 340 g (incl. batteries)
• TR 195 transmitter inputs: 3.5 mm analog, optical digital
• Included: HDR 195 headphones, TR 195 transmitter, optical digital cable (1.5 m), stereo audio cable 3.5 mm (2 m), power supply with 4 country adapters (EU/UK/US/AU), 2x AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries, quick guide

Frequently asked questions

What do the RS 195's hearing profiles do?

The hearing profiles adapt the sound to your individual hearing. Seven selectable profiles boost specific frequency ranges to make speech clearer - developed with the Fraunhofer IDMT. Especially with mild to moderate hearing loss, this significantly improves intelligibility.

What's the difference between the RS 195 and the RS 175?

The RS 195 offers seven hearing profiles and a speech mode for better dialogue intelligibility, while the more affordable RS 175 relies on bass boost and surround modes. If speech is your priority, go for the RS 195; if you're after rich sound, the RS 175 is enough.

Can I listen with a second person on the RS 195?

Yes. With the separately available second headphone HDR 195, you can pair a second headphone with the same TR 195 transmitter. That way you can watch together, each with your own volume. We also carry the matching additional headphone.

Why buy the RS 195 at HD Zürisee?

Because hearing profiles deserve proper advice - we explain how to tune them to your hearing. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil brings know-how from many years of experience and sets up the system on-site with our technician, on request. Get in touch by phone or WhatsApp.

Goes well with

You'll find the second headphone and more systems among the headphones and in the Sennheiser range. More on TV evenings at TVs and home cinema.