Sennheiser RS 2000 review

The RS 2000 takes a different shape from the headphones above it. Its stethoset receiver hangs under the chin with ear pads that do not fully seal the ear, so you hear the TV clearly while still hearing a partner, a doorbell or the phone. Sennheiser says it puts no pressure on ears and temples, which spectacle wearers will notice, and that it does not flatten hair. Settings cover volume, sound profile and speech intelligibility, with separate left and right volume for uneven hearing. Range is up to 50 m, and it switches itself off when not in use. The transmitter connects to analog TV outputs through the supplied 3.5 mm cable, with RCA or SCART possible using Sennheiser adapters, and up to two paired receivers can share it. The weak spots are battery life, at up to 9 hours, and price: $229.95 is more than most of the over-ear kits here.

Who it is for

Glasses wearers and people who want to hear the room while listening to the TV.

Price

$229.95 at Sennheiser US when checked.

RS 2000 $229.95 Includes 1-year manufacturer warranty
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

• Adjustable volume, sound profile and speech intelligibility
• Separate left and right volume
• Range of up to 50 m
• Up to 9 hours of playing time
• Switches itself off automatically when not in use

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Puts no pressure on ears and temples, good with glasses
• Strength: Ear pads let ambient sound pass so you stay aware
• Strength: Up to 2 paired receivers on one transmitter
• Weakness: Up to 9 hours is the shortest battery rating here
• Weakness: Analog TV outputs only
• Weakness: Costs more than most over-ear kits on the list

Key facts

• TV inputs: Analog 3.5 mm; RCA or SCART via adapters
• Battery: Up to 9 hours
• Range: Up to 50 m
• Style: Stethoset, under-chin
• Max receivers: 2

Where it ranks

Sennheiser RS 2000 is No. 8 in our Best TV Headphones verdict.