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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 82 reviews

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Customers are delighted by the Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless Bluetooth Headphones' noise cancellation capabilities, comfort, and long battery life. They appreciate the adaptive hybrid ANC feature that effectively reduces low-frequency noise, making them ideal for travel and noisy environments. The headphones are comfortable to wear for extended periods, with plush ear cups and a lightweight design. The 50-hour battery life is also a major plus, allowing users to enjoy their music without worrying about frequent charging.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good one for price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This headphones Not bad and comfortable. Very light .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    App, Battery life, Comfort
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Unmatched Audio Quality-Latest Mid-range addition

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    I recently added the new Sennheiser Accentum Plus to my existing collection of Sennheiser headphones, earbuds, and soundbars. Sennheiser has always impressed me with its design and sound quality. As an audiophile, I am constantly on the hunt for the best headphones with unmatched sound quality and features. Sennheiser has been my go-to brand for the best audio quality that doesn't break the bank. The technology is constantly evolving in the headphone space, especially with advanced noise cancellation features. Updating headphones to take advantage of these new features is not a bad idea. This headset is a great mid-range option priced at the lower end but boasts better features and audio quality. Design, Comfort, and Fit The headphones are made of plastic with a smooth finish and are lightweight. The headband is padded with large, comfortable ear cups that are not too tight on the head, making them comfortable to wear all day. They feature intuitive touch controls on the right earcup. The controls are very responsive without any lag. The headphones have on-head detection, pausing the music when you take them off, and automatically turn off after a while. I didn't find any IP rating on the headphones so avoid exposing them to dust or water. They support the latest Bluetooth 5.2 version and have quite a bit of connectivity range. They also have a 3.5mm jack for airplane use. Sound Quality These headphones fall in mid-range category but priced lower compared to other brands, yet they still offer great audio and a few unique audio settings. The equalizer settings on the app now have 5-band settings, which used to be three-band. There are a few interesting and unique features that I haven't seen in other headphones: • Podcast setting: The podcast setting on the app enhances voice for clear narration, which is an amazing feature for avid audiobook and podcast listeners like me. This feature also works well with the adaptive ANC setting in noisy environments. • Sound Personalization Mode: This feature tailors the audio experience to the listener's individual preferences. It allowed me to fine-tune the audio on the Smart Control App Grid to match my sound preferences, dynamically adjusting string and bass volumes for different parts of the track. I am still exploring this feature, but so far, it has provided an immersive audio experience, especially while watching movies with soundtracks. • Sound Zone: Another setting that lets you choose different settings to match the environment (gym, home, office, etc.) you are in. This feature uses your location to switch to user-defined settings. Though not essential for my use, it's an innovative addition. Battery Life Promising 50 hours of listening with ANC before needing a charge. I used it for 15 hours during my travel and still had 60% battery life remaining. The battery life on this headphone exceeded my expectation and is on par with what I have or that's currently on the market. It uses a USB-C port for charging, and it took about 45 minutes to fully charge from 60%. Noise Cancellation It features ANC (active noise cancellation) and an adaptive setting that automatically adjusts the ANC based on the background noise. The audio quality outdoors was good. The person on the other end of the call did hear light background traffic noise, which he said wasn't bothersome. Also, it has an interesting setting called "sidetone" that lets you hear your own voice while on a call, so you're aware if you're speaking too loudly or quietly. App Sennheiser upgraded the "Smart Control App" with improved features and made it a lot more user-friendly than before. However, it's still not on par when it comes to navigating different settings or accessing multiple devices. Overall, this headset is a standout in the mid-range category, offering advanced features typically found in the higher-end models. Its main drawbacks are the lack of an IP rating and HD Codec support, but these are minor when weighed against its overall performance and value

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort, Noise cancellation
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for their price point

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    About the Accentum Plus Headphones The Accentum Plus headphones by Sennheiser are a feature rich headphone in the under $250 price range. They boast an up to 50 hour battery life, have Active Noise Cancellation, and touch controls. A downloadable app allows for additional controls and features. What They Come With Inside the box you will find the headphones, a carrying case, a USB-C to USB-A charging cord, mini plug cable, and instructions. Set-up The set-up was really easy. Headphones were already partly charged, but it’s recommended to charge for at least 10 minutes prior to setting up. Pair the headset with your phone. These use Bluetooth connectivity, and paired really easily for me. There’s a Sennheiser Smart Control app to download for more control of the headphones. Upon establishing an app connection a firmware notification was listed. I always recommend starting with the latest firmware. Quality Disclaimer – I tend to buy headphones that retail for twice as much as these do, so I am used to higher-end products. My opinions here may be pickier than most folks. The headphones had a cheaper build/feel to me. These are mostly plastic instead of metal. It made for a lighter feeling over the ear experience (which isn’t necessarily bad). They are smaller than some of the other premium brands which may actually be better for a younger/smaller individual. There’s a carry case with these headphones. It has a cheaper feel to me as well. The case is soft, so there’s not as much protection as I’d like. Storage for the USB cord is a fold and jam under a loop type. I think that could have been done better. Having this case is better than not including a case. Comfort I found these to be pretty comfortable. Lightweight design is easier on the neck. The headband has a soft top and stiff sides. The ear pads were good, but not the most comfortable I have used. Overall it had a good feel. Charging As I mentioned, you need to charge these before setting up. When fully charged, the manufacturer states that you should get up to 50 hours of use. I have not put 50 hours in with these yet, but I am still on my first charge. 10 minutes of charge should get around 5 hours of use. To get the maximum, it may take around 3.5 hours of charging. Audio Quality The sound quality was surprisingly good. Great bass and capable of playing some very low frequencies. One thing in particular that I noticed was that turning up the volume turned all the frequencies up equally. Usually, even in some of the more expensive headsets, you get to a certain volume and the higher frequencies get louder, but the bass doesn’t. These headphones did not do that. If you wanted more, you got more of everything. The presets weren’t that great, and the bass boost was pretty bad. If you turned any of those on, they seem to diminish the upper sounds to make the bass heavier. It was an overall loss of sound trying to use these features. You can make your own preset to work around this. These headphones have an Adaptive Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature which can help you hear only the sounds from your headset. The Accentum Plus headset uses a slide bar to adjust how much of the Transparency sounds (outside noises) you want to hear. You can tune out coworkers or allow the ambient sounds of traffic for safety. Your choice. These headphones had the best ANC of any headphone I own, and it was easy to control. The app has something called Sound Zones, where you could preset the ANC or Transparency a certain way for specific locations. Examples of sound zones could be home, work, gym, walking, etc. Whatever you want to create. Controls The controls for the Accentum Plus were almost exactly like my higher-end Sony headphones. Slide your finger up or down the right ear piece to change volume. Slide it forward or back to change the track. Touching the center pauses or interacts with calls. Overall These headphones seem to be good at their price point. They have a great bass production and an awesome noise cancelling feature. Battery life seems good, and I do like the lightweight feel while wearing them. The build quality could be better and so could the carry case. Presets and bass boost features weren’t very good. I give these 4 out of 5 stars for a headphone in the under $250 range.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Anc, Battery life
    Cons mentioned:
    Price
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice Quality Headphones

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    Sennheiser has released their next iteration of Accentum headphones in the "Plus" variety. They build off of the previous generation and get some more features and a case. The box includes the headphones, 4-ft USB-USBC cable, 4-ft aux cable, carrying case , and quick user guide/paperwork. The headphones come with a manufacturer's 2-year warranty. PROS: ----------- * These carry the known high quality audio of what we know is Sennheiser. They have high-end sound with great personalization features. * Features I like include: Long ANC playtime, great craftsmanship, strong noise cancellation, intuitive sound settings in the Sennheiser app... did I mention playtime? 50 hours is great. My previous set of headphones (another brand) had a 40-hr playtime. * The ANC really adapts well to your surroundings. Though you can still hear some sounds though the ear cups, Sennheiser did a great job of making those outside sounds very little of a distraction that they might normally be. I was very impressed with the ANC on these headphones. * 10 minutes of fast-charge time gets you 5 hours of playtime. * In the app, there are features such as Bass Boost, Customizable EQ, Smart Control, Smart Pause, and Sound Zones. They are all pretty useful along with the touch and voice controls which work very well due to the array microphone. * Includes an AUX port in case your headphones run out of battery power, you can continue to listen to music if an AUX port is available on your source. * Taking calls is easy and the mic works great. The mic also has one of the best wind resistances I have seen and reduces whooshing effects to a high degree. * The headphones come with a nice slim zippable case with 2 elastic bands inside which keep the 2 provided cables squared away nicely. A little instruction sheet also has its own spot in case you need a quick refresher on what finger motions do what on the right earpiece. * The ear cups are made with quality materials and soft. * There is only 1 physical button to worry with - the Action button. It can enable the power on/off, pairing mode, and your digital assistant if used. CONS: ----------- * The worst thing for me is the tight fit to my head. After only a few minutes of wearing, I was already feeling discomfort. This was a huge turn-off for me because I would want to wear these for hours, not minutes, and on multiple days. Sennheiser made them snug and tight perhaps so they wouldn't fall off your head, but there comes a point where it actually hurts after some time. * The price point is a bit high compared to some of the competitors with similar headphones and features. OTHER OBSERVATIONS: ----------- * The Right and Left earpieces are designated with an R and L inside the cup area, so it's hidden from view when wearing. * When removing the right cup from your ear, the audio/video will automatically pause which can be great if you're removing them... however, if you're simply repositioning them a little, it might be a little annoying to pause in the middle of using them when the intent to remove them is not there. They will auto-start once the right cup is put back over the ear (as long as they have not gone into standby mode). CONCLUSION: ===================== Overall, the audio and ANC on these headphones could go up against any other headphones in the industry at this "level". They are that good; however, if I can't wear them due to head pain, that defeats the purpose of having them - they need to be comfortable, period. These, at least to me, were not quite as comfortable as I'd like, and I have a normal-sized head. I'm certain they work great for other people though, so try them out first before passing on them, because the sound quality and features are really that great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Anc, App, Noise cancellation
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent sound and features for the price

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    Verdict. The Sennheiser Accentum Plus are excellent headphones with very good sound, effective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), responsive touch controls, and a capable app that enhances the convenience and capabilities of these headphones. Setup. I downloaded the Sennheiser app to test the full capabilities of these headphones. After turning on the headphones, the app detected the Accentum Plus, but I could not add them this way. The app mentioned an error and advised to open the Bluetooth menu to add the headphones. Once I added the headphones through the Bluetooth menu, I could see the Accentum Plus device in the app. While setting up on my phone, my laptop also detected the headphones, so if your computer Bluetooth setting is on, it looks like you can easily pair it with a computer as well. You can connect these headphones with two different devices at a time. Sound. Overall, music sounds very good in these headphones. Lows are very impressive, especially with “bass boost,” which can be activated through the app. Mids and high are very good too, with lots of clarity. I would give the sound a 4.5 out of 5. When combined with ANC, the sound really shines. ANC works very well, but I have heard better from higher price point headphones. I give ANC 4 out of 5. App. The app allows easy management of connected devices, adjustment of equalizer (including bass boost and podcast mode), setup of sound zones to automatically adjust sound settings when entering or leaving certain areas, adjustment of adaptive ANC (including wind noise reduction, transparency during phone calls, and auto pause when transparency is activated). The app provides great explanations of each feature right up front when clicking on a setting. You can also select the language of voice prompts and adjust auto-pausing music, auto-answering phone calls, and more. The app takes the headphones to the next level of convenience. Really well done! App is 4.75 out of 5 (points deducted for initial setup error). Controls. The touch controls are very responsive, accurate, and reliable. They are easy to remember, so the learning curve is minimal. I also noticed that the level of volume change depends how much you swipe up/down vertically, which is very cool. So, for a large increase in volume, slide your finger from the bottom to the top of the ear cup; for a small adjustment, you slide up only partially. There is only one button on these headphones, which serves three functions: hold 3 secs for on/off, hold 5 secs for Bluetooth, and single quick press to activate the voice assistant. Tactile feel of the button is great. My favorite feature, by far, is transparency, which can be activated very quickly with two taps on the earcup. Transparency pauses the music, opens the external microphones, and turns up the volume so you can hear the outside world. It works very well. Accessories. The headphones come with a simple zipper case that provides good cable management and storage for the quick start guide. It’s convenient but not high quality. The headphones also come with a USB-C charging cable and a regular headphones cable so you can plug into a computer or into the entertainment system of an airplane. Comfort. The headphones have a plush top support and plush ear cups. They feel very nice, but slightly tight on me. I have tried more comfortable headphones (at higher price points). It’s worth noting that the tight fit significantly improves passive noise cancellation. I rate comfort at 3.5 out of 5. Things I love: - Very good sound - Very good ANC - The touch controls work quite well; no false positive or errors - Small or large volume adjustments are possible depending on how big of a vertical swipe you make; never seen that before! - Bass boost is excellent! - Easy access to voice assistant at the touch of a button - Thank you for include a protective case! - Excellent quick start booklet that neatly fits into the case - Charge for 10 min to get 5 hours of battery, or charge for 3.5 hours for 50 hours of battery life! - Excellent phone call quality. The microphone performance if exceptional Things I don’t love: - Setup through the app didn’t work perfectly for some reason. I needed to go to the phone Bluetooth setting; from there it connected right away. Once that was done, I was able to see the headphones in the app - The headphones are comfortable for sure, but they feel a little tight on me. I wonder if they would get uncomfortable after a few hours - ANC is good, but I have tested better ANC headphones before (at much higher price point) Conclusion. These are very nice headphones, especially for the price. Of course there are headphones with better sound, comfort, ANC, and features, but those come at almost double the cost of these. I highly recommend these headphones for everyone looking for high-quality full-feature headphones at a decent price. The Sennheiser Accentum Plus are excellent value. I rate these 5 out of 5 for value for money, and overall 4.25 out of 5.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort, Noise cancellation
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sounding headphones with touch controls!

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    I've owned a couple of sets of Sennheiser earbuds in the past, so I was excited to check out these ACCENTUM Pluse wireless bluetooth headphones. Opening up the box you are presented with a case, and some warranty and legal information. Inside the case are the headphones, a USB to USB C charging cable, an audio cable and some quick start instructions. The headphones arrived with an amount of charge in them so at least you can check them out right out of the box. It's recommended that you charge them fully before use, just to make sure you can pair them and update any firmware upgrades that might need to be done. Also, downloading the Sennheiser Smart Control app, you are able to customize the headphones for your optimal listening experience. I highly recommend that you do that, and don't just connect them via bluetooth and run with the default settings. In the app, you can see the connection activity as you can connect them to more than one device. You can see your charging state. Next is the My Sound panel that gives you access to the equalizer where there are some preset settings, and the opportunity to save your own settings as well. Tapping bass boost actually appears to mute some of the higher end sound and just increase the bass, which I didn't like. If you choose the Sound Personalization option, you are able to go thought and adjust the settings to get you to an optimum sound parameter that works for how you like to listen to music. Doing so really livened up the headphones a lot. I highly recommend you do that before passing any judgement on the headphones. Makes a huge difference! You are able to also set up Sound Zones, which optimize the settings for the transparency of the music (how much ambient sound you hear around you in conjunction with the active noise canceling) around you. You can set up for different scenarios - from working at your desk and masking all the sound around you, including keyboard strokes and ambient chatter, to allowing more of that sound through, if you are walking in a park at night for example, so you can alway remain aware of your surroundings. Using the slider you are able to make the adjustments you need. You can also set these up on autopilot, meaning that as you transition from one environment to the next, the headphones automatically adapt. Adaptive ANC adjusts the settings of your headphones if it's windy out, if you have an incoming call and gives the option to automatically pause your music when transparency mode is activated (like when taking an incoming call for example). When creating zones, you turn on location services and then determine the options you want to happen at each zone. So for example you can set up one for your home, adjust the noise control, the equalizer, and the radius of the zone. This means you can have the headphones adapt automatically based on location, be it at home, the office, the gym or out on a walk. Very cool feature indeed. Wearing the headphones is a very comfortable experience, however, it helps if you have ears that are on the smaller side. Fortunately I do, and they fit inside the cups. I can see that people with larger ears might have them crushed by the cups as they are quite small in comparison to other brands. But in my case, they fit just fine. As with any over ear headphones, you are invariably going to get warm ears, and possibly sweaty ears, so you may not want to wear them for the claimed 50 hour battery life! You are able to boost your charge with only 10 mins of charging on the go, which is a nice feature as well. On the. right ear cup, there are touch controls. Swipe up or down to increase or decrease the volume. Swipe back to go back a track, swipe forward to move on a track. One tap pauses your music. Two taps turns on the transparency feature, turns off ANC and allows you to hear all around you. It also pauses the music so you can talk to people - and actually slightly amplifies the surrounding too. So you can speak with others, without having to remove the headphones. A double tap again turns it off, turns on ANC and plays your music again. Inside the right ear cup is a little sensor, and again in the app, you are able to control things like: On Head Detection - when they are pulled off your head, the music is paused with Smart Pause', offering seamless usability when off and on the head. It also activates power saving mode. Smart pause - pauses music when off your head and plays again when back on your head. Auto Answer Calls - incoming calls are automatically answered through your headphones when wearing them. Auto Power Off - Automatically powers off the headphone if the sensor notes that they are not on a head. Overall, these are very full featured headphones with a great soundscape once they are set up. USE THE APP TO MAKE THEM SOUND GREAT, as out of the box they are a little 'meh'. But using the app really livens them up into a really likable set of headphones. More features than you would expect at this price point, you won't be disappointed!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Battery life, Comfort, Noise cancellation
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable fit and great sound quality

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    The Accentum Plus Wireless by Sennheiser are a nice mid to upper tier over the ear headphone. These headphones offer excellent comfort, features, and style. Sennheiser continues to impress with another quality set of headphones. The best part of these headphones for me is the adaptive hybrid ANC which allows me to block the outside noise, but also allows me to easily switch to having a conversation with someone. Simple to control with a touch of the right earcup surface, and also with the Sennheiser Smart Control app on my phone. The right cup is a touchpad with a few swipe touch gestures that allow for volume up/down, play/pause, and answer/end phone calls. The physical button on the side of the headphones also allows for the smart assistant of your phone to be activated. The battery life of these headphones can last up to 50 hours which is impressive for long periods of travel and perfect for long days spent at the airport. Another great battery feature is the boost feature. With a short 10 minutes of plugging in the quick charge battery can give you 5 hours of play time. This has proved to be helpful for me while traveling. Overall comfort from these headphones is very nice with a soft cushioned headband and earcups. The material of the earcups is soft, and it's comfortable for long wear sessions. The headphones have a 37mm driver which is capable of cranking out some accurate sounds and deep notes at the same time. Utilizing the app allows me to personalize the sound and also use the equalizer settings to fine tune my preferred sound. Included in the box is the headphones, carry case, USB-C cable for charging, audio cable, and a quick guide info sheet to get you up to speed on how to use these Accentum Plus. I like these headphones and they are a luxury item, but it's a worthwhile addition to my gadget list. They're comfortable for long usage and they offer a pretty good overall sound and experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise cancellation
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    a whole lot to like in a great set of headphones

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    My current over the ear headphones are at least a decade old, from a major manufacturer of audio products, and they were state of the art in their time. Those headphones were not Bluetooth, so a cord to the iPod or phone (recall this was a decade or more ago) was needed. The noise cancelling was often the major utilization, rather than music listening, if flying with a noisy infant two rows back making sleeping on a trans-oceanic flight impossible. But how things have changed. This model of headphones were just released February 2024, so are about as new a model as possible (I’m writing this April 2024). What I love about my new headphones: Touch sensitive controls: using a tap gesture on the right side will control the most common settings. A single tap will pause the current playback, and resumes with another tap. A tap and slide vertically will increase/decrease the volume. A tap and slide horizontally will answer or end/reject a phone call with your linked mobile phone. So you do not need to get out your phone to use the Sennheiser app to make the common adjustments. Sound zones. You can geo-fence the subway arrival station for your commute, so the automatic noise cancelling ceases when you get close to your subway stop, so you don’t ride through your destination due to immersion in what is going on in your ears. I've done that, and it is a major inconvenience to ride to the next stop, get off, and ride back one stop. Your headphones can be set to a desired listening profile for your gym, so if your favorite music for working out is hip-hop, the headphones remember and no further input from you is required for that location. The app will allow up to 20 customized sound zones, which I find quite amazing. comes with a light weight but nicely constructed carrying case, with internal loops for your charging cable and a “headphone jack” cable, if you still have that vintage iPod loaded with your archive of music. You can connect the headphones to a wired source through the 3.5 mm traditional headphone mini-jack or the USB-C port. a full function app, which automatically notifies you of firmware updates, and carries them out for you if you choose, taking only a few minutes. Setting up your sound zones, desired music profiles for your various listening (podcast vs. classical opera vs. whatever) stored for one tap changes. Some presets are there: airplane, podcast, bass boost Smart Pause when you remove the headphones, resuming when you don them again Plug in to recharge once a month! A huge 50 hours of playtime, with a 10 minute top up giving you a 5 hour extension of listening time. A USB-C to USB-C cable is provided, of course. “Adaptive” noise cancellation, with options to totally dampen outside noise, or instead allowing transparency, so you are aware of traffic approaching while walking/running outdoors. You can turn off the adaptive, and opt for max noise cancellation all the time, if you choose. Wind noise reduction is adjustable, so you can crank up the silence from the outdoors if gale winds are ripping through The noise cancellation was excellent; equal to others that I have used, although this is a subjective, not scientific conclusion. You can pair the headphones to two devices, so if you and your partner take turns using the headphones, you do not need to re-pair the headphones to your phone versus their phone repeatedly. The fit and finish of these headphones is top shelf, down to the carry case. A complete minimization of any external logos or signage except for a discrete silver tone “S” logo at the headband to earpiece junction. The logo similarly exists as a small slanted “S” on the carry case. So they seem to be above the screaming out what brand of headphones are you using, as a fashion statement, letting quality whisper, rather than yell. I enjoy the more anonymous approach over Logo billboard ethic. My wife commented about the snugness of the fit of the headphones, although she did not find them uncomfortably tight, but wondered if some people who might have a larger head size might find them so. There is only one physical button on the right ear cup, which functions as the on-off switch if held for 3 seconds, or puts the headphones into the Bluetooth pairing mode with a longer hold, putting a colored LED adjacent into a red blinking sequence. I recall my first set of “good” headphones were also Sennheiser, after Consumer Reports gave them their top pick, and they were a most reasonable price, which fit in my college days limited budget. I loved those headphones, circa 1970, offering good sound in a light weight “on the ear” style. The plug to the stereo amplifier was about pinky finger diameter, and the cord limited your movement to about 6 feet. This was pre-Walkman portability, recall. So getting back to a Sennheiser was actually nostalgic and comforting. At 10 ounces, these Accentum headphones are probably about as light as those headphones were, even though they had no electronics embedded; just speakers on your ears. Those headphones did only one thing, with only one output variation. Most importantly: What do they sound like? None of my comments are scientific, and truly sound quality and music preferences are about as subjective as any topic out there. But I found the Sennheiser reputation of excellence was ever present in these headphones. My listening preferences are somewhat eclectic, ranging from classical, opera, to classic rock and New Wave. The whole Beatles to Beethoven thing. These were a set of headphones that shone under all those genre. They offer, via the downloadable app, a “scientific” equalization of the 5 band equalizer to optimize the output to your hearing capacity. And, of course, you can adjust those frequency bands to your personal preference, at your pleasure. All told, I found nothing to my displeasure, and no obvious aspects that I wished were different.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Noise cancellation
    Cons mentioned:
    Touch controls

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    A good idea, but it doesn't "stick the landing".

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    PROS: 1. The sound is very nice and clean. 2. The fit is comfortable to my size and shape, which is on the bigger side. (6'1") 3. I like that it can be used wired or wireless. 4. The noise reduction makes a considerable difference in my noisy house. CONS: 1. Except for a single ON/OFF/PAIRING button underneath, the sound and activity are "controlled" by touch gestures on the sides of the cans with no moving parts. Unfortunately, no matter how gentle or forceful I touch and sweep my finger, the controls are spotty and unreliable. Furthermore, when I take the cans off or put them on, it mistakes my hands grasping them as a command and starts affecting playback. 2. The sound quality takes a noticeable downturn when wired directly through the headphone jack. Overall, they are good ideas, but in practice, it's more frustrating and distracting than headphones should be, which sucks the joy out of otherwise excellent sound.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Set of Headphones at any pricepoint

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    I was offered to review the Sennheiser Accentum Plus Wireless Headphones. I am considered an audiophile and have multiple pairs of wireless headphones for listening to music, audiobooks, and working out. The price points range from a hundred dollars to a few hundred dollars. The Accentum Plus price falls into the middle of the pack, which puts them as a great investment. My experience with them so far has been very pleasant, I can use them for a couple of days before I get antsy about the battery dying and then I look and I have half of the battery left, they aren’t lying when they say the battery lasts for around fifty hours. The one thing I have a hard time with is the touch controls, do I tap it twice to pause and take a call or is it tap twice and push left? I seem to struggle with this, I almost feel like I need to carry the instruction manual with me. But I tend to control things with the App more so than with the touch controls, so that’s an easy fix. I am listing below a few of my thoughts on my pros and cons on the Sennheiser Accentum Plus. Pros • Very good sound quality: the Plus model delivers a well-liked sound profile, often described as big and assertive with a focus on the lower tones, also featuring ANC and adjustable 5 band equalizer makes them a steal especially at the price point. • Excellent battery life: With 50 hours of playback on a single charge, you can enjoy extended use without worry. They can also be charged for a few minutes, and you can get about 5 hours of more playtime. • Comfortable design: The lightweight plastic build and plush ear cups ensure a comfortable fit for long listening sessions. The one drawback is that they may be uncomfortable for people with larger ears. I have not had any slip issues except when I tried to run with them. • Connectivity: you can basically connect them to anything, PC, Gaming System, Phone, Bluetooth stereo and even a portable DAC & Amplifier Device. Cons • Average ANC: While the Adaptive ANC attempts to adjust to ambient noise, it doesn't perform as well as higher-end models, especially for low-frequency sounds like airplane engines. You can't completely disable ANC, which might be a turnoff for some users. • Sound signature: The emphasis on bass might not be ideal for everyone, especially those who prefer a more neutral sound profile. However you can adjust through the equalizer built into the app. Overall, the Sennheiser Accentum Plus Wireless Headphones are a compelling option for listeners seeking a balance of good sound, long battery life, and comfort at a reasonable price. They are especially suited for those who prioritize clear audio and a comfortable fit for extended listening sessions.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise cancellation
    Cons mentioned:
    Touch controls

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Headphones!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent fit and sound. The touch controls are a little inconsistent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise cancellation
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Outstanding pair of noise cancelling headphones. Much more musical than even the expensive Sony wh1000 xm5 or even the higher priced Momentum. The difference is in midrange clarity and "speed" of bass. The Sony only wins in ANC and absolute mic quality, but I don't think it is worth the difference in price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life
    Cons mentioned:
    Touch controls

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good headphones for the price point.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good quality sound, but the active noise cancelling sometimes goes in and our randomly. The ANC is great. I can't hear my fan when it's on. I can stop/start using the controls located on the right speaker, but I haven't managed to successfully take a phone call. User error, I'm sure. The battery life is good and it's quick to charge to a workable amount.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise cancellation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Multi Point Two Phones or Bluetooth Connected

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have these connected to my work phone and my personal phone at work. I like that I can sit in my office with the transparent mode listening to audio stories. Then when I get a phone call on my work phone, I just slide my finger forward on the ear piece and it answers the call. When the call connects it turns on the noise cancelation for me so all I need to pay attention to is the call.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Noise cancellation

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for work

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These were purchased for work purposes and it serves its purpose. It works well for meetings with no sound interference. They are very comfortable for daily usage and the noise cancellation is great. The only downside is that it wouldn't be good, in my opinion, it they were purchased for listening to music. The volume, voice, and bass left me wanting more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise cancellation

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Punching Up in Sound & ANC

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I ended up returning these and bought the Momentum 4's, but overall these are actually really decent for the price. Good build, good sound an better than average ANC. My biggest Issue? It's tight around my head and weirdly tight near the bottom of the ear cups. Now, this might improve with time, but the Momentum 4's felt better right out of the gate, so I went with them. Highly recommend if you don't mind heavier headphones as these perform as well as and maybe better than several of the higher priced models.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Noise cancellation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing headset

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve never spent 250 on a headset, 100 buck yes.. But this has been a great purchase for work. Many functions I don’t use but all teams meetings are tolerable. Used because some peoples ‘S’s’ were so high pitched I couldn’t take it. These equalize everything and are amazing. Drown out outside noises as well and the mic, which is nonexistent, works perfectly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Value for Money!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    been using the Sennheiser Accentum Plus for a while now and tbh theyre pretty solid. sound is nice n bassy, not too muddy, and the mids/highs are clear enuf. the noise cancelling works okay, not mind-blowing but def helps on the train or when ppl talking around u. super light and comfy too, tho the earcups are a lil snug if ur ears are big. touch controls are fine, and the app actually does stuff, like changing the sound and anc settings. battery life is crazy good, like 50 hrs or smth and fast charging too. not top of the line or anything but for the price its totally worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Noise cancellation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice cans!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far so good! Great sound and comfort. Happy with purchase, hoping for a nice long run without issue. It’s only day 7 at this point.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Am thoroughly satisfied... overly- even

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got an openbox 'excellent' one purchased for <$100 and they aren't kidding. The aptX codec for improved audio quality checks out, and hard. I could literally hear the percussive sound of the guitar pick hitting the strings on some metal tracks. That's bonkers!!! (And I've got crap ears. Just ask my Sennheiser hearing aids.) Only issue is occasionally, the pairing is 'weak'- in that the volume seems shifted down overall. Unpairing and re-pairing fixes this on the occasion it happens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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