The new Sennheiser ACCENTUM headphones claim to offer standout features and world-class sound while costing much less than Sennheiser’s top-of-the-range MOMENTUM 4 headphones.
I asked Sennheiser some questions about these new headphones which are detailed below with the answers in italics:
Do the new Sennheiser ACCENTUM have active noise cancelling and is there a promised dB noise reduction?
Yes. ACCENTUM has hybrid noise cancellation, which is a combination of passive attenuation (closed earcups, thick & cushy earpads that seal off the ear) and an active noise cancellation circuit of (2) microphones that work in tandem to dramatically reduce droning noise from airplane cabins, traffic, HVAC systems, and busy crowds.
We (and a few other brands) have moved away from providing a dB rating, as the measurement methods vary too much from manufacturer to manufacturer which makes it difficult for consumers to accurately compare apples to apples.
Is the noise cancelling enough to handle situations like sitting in a noisy diesel bus?
The ACCENTUM Wireless technology greatly decreases noises around you. Our active noise cancellation is most effective with constant, droning low-frequency noise like a noisy diesel engine!
Is there an included hard shell or soft bag carry case?
No there is not.
Key features
- 37mm dynamic transducers
- Bluetooth 5.2 and multipoint connectivity.
- Supports SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, mSBC, CVSD codecs
- Up to 50 hours per charge, “quick charge” for up to 5 more hours of listening in just 10 minutes
- Included USB-C charging cable can also transform the wireless headphones into a wired set for instances when Bluetooth is not permitted or enabled
- 2 built-in microphones and a dedicated wind-reduction mode
- Simplified 4-button layout
- Optional companion smartphone app allows management of Bluetooth connections, 5-band EQ and delivers updates
- Long-term wearing comfort of earcup and headband padding contact points
ACCENTUM Wireless will be available in black and in white with sandstone accents in Q4 of 2023 at some retailers and at the Sennheiser website. The new ACCENTUM Wireless will have an MSRP of $299.95 AUD / $319.95 NZD.
