Is the RS220 still widely considered to be better overall when it comes to SQ? I was about to upgrade to the 220 (currently have the 180), but then recently I heard about the new x85 range.   Thank-you.

Did you have a look at how old this thread is before necro-ing? >.> This gear's positively ancient, there's a far better successor now, not-to-mention competing devices from other ODMs/OEMS.

Thanks mate, book-marked.... I'll get them in the new year I think... Already pretty happy with the 180's for casual use. Been meaning to get a good corded pair for "years". So it might be time to finally get them first. I have most of the gear to justify it now. Cheers!

Quote:   Someone mentioned a device for resolving this issue in the the early stages of this thread, before it heated up: http://www.head-fi.org/t/574847/sennheiser-rs220-availability/90#post_8085770 Best to contact him directly, as it's off-topic in that thread....    

Yikes this thread has exploded since I last tuned in... Maped thanks so much for all the detailed info, about differences between 180 & 220, this is exactly what I needed! I've been loving my RS180's, but was really keen to know all the exact differences. So, if you had to chose between the...

*BUMP*  @  wbp1 & halb   Are you able to answer these questions: http://www.head-fi.org/t/574847/sennheiser-rs220-availability/105#post_8088390   Thank-you.

Quote: I would be surprised if it didn't just use standard NiMH AA or AAA's. My RS180's did, they were a lesser-known make & model... But I researched them & they turned out to be known amongst battery enthusiasts (yes they exist) as good.   *EDIT* Ah I see you've now confirmed...

Quote:   Aw bummer!   Quote:   Fascinating. Thanks for the insights.... I hadn't been following the company behind Kleer for some time. So SMSC also make KleerNet, which is what Apple's Airplay uses?   Quote: Sounds like you need... the Powerex MH-C9000! One...

Quote:   IIRC it's exactly the same for my RS180's... It's one thing I find a bit annoying, shame they haven't changed that for the 220.   Quote: Sounds mildly interesting... I'm in Australia, is it possible to buy something like that here?   Quote:   I don't...

@morunas   Your posts are off-topic, but if money's no concern: RS180 or RS220 + Essence ST or Essence STX (if you don't have 1x spare PCI slot)* That is all you need to know really...     *There's prolly better external cards, but internals are handy for various reasons. And the...

Quote: Oh no, you're still with Syntec? Those guys are arseholes! I've lodged complaints in the past, I guess it hasn't sunk in.

Thank-you Rosmadi... How do I find my nearest dealer, is it on your site? (I'm in Brisbane/Australia)  

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Quote: Nope, I bought my RS180's years ago. And now I'm interested in the RS220's.

Quote: Multiple driver cans are a joke, there is "some" positional advantage for gaming, if you don't care about a drop in the actual SQ. Just use a HTRF algorithm (Dolby Headphones etc) to simulate surround via stereo headphones, just as good, & you don't compromise on SQ.