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Pete W
Contributor II
December 28, 2015

Wireless Headphones & Sonos

  • December 28, 2015
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I realise this is a bit of an "old chestnut" topic, but thought my experience may be of interest to anyone going this route.
Had a rather nice Xmas present of Sennheiser RS 175 wireless phones.
These have a digital optical input (cable supplied) as well as the usual analog inputs. Wired this to my Sonos Connect optical output (the Connect is powering my conventional Hi Fi system)
The result is very pleasing, works a treat with Sonos. The sound quality is all I could wish for & the range seems more than adequate for our 3 bed house.
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      ratty
      ratty
      November 23, 2016
      If I'm interpreting correctly the Sennheiser device can be plugged into the Analog sockets (red and black) on the Connect:Amp to receive the SONOS signal.
      You got the Sennheisers correct, but not the CONNECT:AMP I'm afraid. The RCA jacks are inputs, not outputs.
      penzzz
      Avid Contributor I
      November 23, 2016
      Thanks Ratty. Expensive option, but is it correct I could purchase a Connect and a Sennheiser RS175, or RS185, and be in business?
      ratty
      ratty
      November 23, 2016
      Expensive option, but is it correct I could purchase a Connect and a Sennheiser RS175, or RS185, and be in business?
      Absolutely, and you'd have the choice of analog or digital connection. (I use RS165 with a ZP80, but they only take analog.)

      If you felt inclined you could pick up a ZP80 or ZP90 off eBay. They still hold their value but it would be cheaper than a new CONNECT.
      penzzz
      Avid Contributor I
      November 24, 2016
      Thanks again Ratty. Though purchasing a Connect or ZP plus decent wireless headphones sounds expensive, my imagination tells me a SONOS wireless headphone (if/when available) set would be comparable in price.
      ratty
      ratty
      November 24, 2016
      I wouldn't hold your breath for a Sonos wireless headphone. It's been asked about for years, and there appears to be no interest from Sonos. The strap line is after all "listen out loud".
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