Question 1

Using the optical audion connection i can hear regular tv but not my samsung hub apps like netflix?  any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

We had the same issue using the digital connection from the Sennheiser base to the TV.  For a quick solution I went to the Analog plug and was able to listen to both ROKU and TV Satellite.  Next day, determined to be able to make it work (my TV: SONY BRAVIA, purchased in 2008),  I swapped the HDMI cables thinking maybe it's the port and that the digital component will only work with HDMI-1.  Well, I think the unplugging reloaded the HDMI ports and all is well.  I can use the digital plug and hear devices from both ports.  Lets hope it still works this evening.

Question 2

Do you have to turn the headphone on manually like the old models(RS 170, RS 180)? Or does it turn itself on automatically when you pick it up from the charger?

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I have both the RS170 and the RS175.  The 170 requires you to press a switch on the base unit, and one on the earphone.  The 175 requires only a switch (4 seconds) on the earphone.  The earphone then turns on the base station.  Much easier than the 170.

Question 3

My samsung tv is connected to my denon receiver for my room sound.  will the rs 175 connect without any problems?

Accepted Answer

Connect the 175s to the digital audio "out" optical or the audio "out" on your samsung tv that way you can still use your suround sound for other people at the same time you use the 175s. If other people don't want to listen you can turn your suround sound completly off and you can just listen through your 175s.

Question 4

I have a newer samsung smarttv in our bdrm, what else if anything do i need to listen to tv w/o disturbing my sleeping wife?

Accepted Answer

The RS175 includes the optical cable that you will need. However, with my samsung tv it was necessary to go to the TV menu and change the sound setting - additional settings - audio format to "PCM". Then just use the switch on the back of the RS175 receiver to the "up" position when listening to the TV. You have the option of muting the TV or not.  These are awesome headphones!

ASIN	B00SLUI5SA
Additional Features	Noise Cancellation
Age Range Description	Adult
Audio Driver Type	Dynamic Driver
Battery Average Life	18 Hours
Battery Charge Time	18 Hours
Best Sellers Rank	#5,394 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #216 in Over-Ear Headphones
Bluetooth Range	100 Meters
Brand Name	Sennheiser
Built-In Media	Headphone, Charging Station
Cable Features	Wireless
Carrying Case Color	Black
Carrying Case Material	Cardboard
Carrying Case Weight	16 Ounces
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Television
Connectivity Technology	RF
Control Method	Push Button
Control Type	Noise Control
Controller Type	remote control
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (7,181)
EU Spare Part Availability Duration	2 Years
Earpiece Shape	Over Ear
Enclosure Material	Plastic
Frequency Range	17 Hz - 22 kHz
Frequency Response	22000 Hz
Global Trade Identification Number	00615104338531
Headphone Folding Features	Over Ear
Headphone Jack	3.5 mm Jack
Headphones Ear Placement	Over Ear
Impedance	60 Ohms
Is Autographed	No
Is Electric	Yes
Item Type Name	Sennheiser RS 175 RF Wireless Headphone System;Sennheiser RS 175 RF Wireless Headphone System
Item Weight	0.68 Pounds
Manufacturer	US - Sennheiser
Model Name	RS 175
Model Number	RS 175
Noise Control	None
Number of Items	1
Sensitivity	114
Specific Uses For Product	Communication
Style Name	RS 175
Subject Character	no character
Theme	TV Series
UPC	615104338531
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	2 year coverage for labor, 2 year coverage for parts
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Wireless Technology	Kleer, RF

RS 175-U Digital Wireless TV Headphones

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