Gadgets: A great set of headphones
If you're shopping for headphones, the new Sennheiser Accentum wireless headphones are one of those products that, once you try them, you won't look further.
A quote in a Sennheiser press release to launch the headphones accurately stated, "Consumers are getting breathtaking Sennheiser sound without sacrificing the battery life or wireless freedom that makes them so enjoyable to use all day long."
Sound performance, comfort and cost are the essentials when headphone shopping and the Accentum aces every category. Once are paired up via Bluetooth 5.2, which also allows multipoint connectivity, you'll hear the Sennheiser sound and know they are of the utmost quality.
The Sennheiser companion Smart Control app can enhance and adjust the sound with the 5-band equalizer presets and other manual adjustments. The app also manages Bluetooth connections.
Each ear plays the sound from powerful 37 mm drivers inside the earcups. The sound is designed to allow listeners to enjoy crisp, deep bass and brilliant highs. Most of my testing was done on classic rock playlists, which were pumped out precisely that way. When I took the headphones on a neighborhood walk, turning on the hybrid active noise cancellation helped block unwanted outside sounds.
A pair of built-in microphones are there for hands-free calls, which work great with the wind-reduction mode. Controls and ports are on the bottom of the earcup for all the basics.
The complete design of the Accentum produces comfort for all-day use. In addition to the padded earcups, the adjustable headband has a soft padding. And when your listening is done for the day, they fold up flat.
A USB-C charge (cable included) will produce up to 50 hours of playtime. A 10-minute quick charge will give you up to 5 hours of listening. The USB-C...