Customer Ratings & Reviews

I had to switch to a pair of over-ear headphones after I got some new piercings. I’ve been using in-ear headphones (wired and wireless) for over ten years, since I never really saw a need for a big, chunky pair of headphones. However, I really liked the Sennheiser accentum headphones after trying them out! It fits great, is easily adjustable, and doesn’t hurt my ears or the top of my head due to it being pretty lightweight. I also like that they’re waterproof since I listen to music while exercising, and I can just wipe the headphones down after I’m done. However, my ears do get a little hot if i wear them for a long period of time, but once I take them off it’s all good. For audio quality, I’m not a professional or an invested audiophile; all I know is that audio quality is either good or weird (tinny, staticky, muffled, etc.). The accentum is definitely in the “good” category. It’s clear, has a good volume control, and adjustable EQ settings in the app. The noise cancellation is ok, I can still hear really loud noises sometimes. but background noise pretty much is unnoticeable, which is good enough for me. The battery life is pretty good. I use mine for maybe a couple hours every day and charge the headphones about once every 7-10 days, which is a major upgrade from previous earbud use. The look of the headphones was very important to me. So sorry to any AirPod max users, but they just look kind of dumb? Idk, something about the squares don’t sit right with me visually. The accentum has an oval shape for the part that sits on tops of your ears (the ear covers? The part that actually plays the music). The plastic and foam (on the headband only) is matte, which I absolutely love the feel of. The headphones also don’t slide off my head. This could also be a placebo, but I feel that matte plastic is less likely to get scratched, based on my usage of in-ear headphones. I have no idea if it’s true, but I do know that these are very nice! Lastly, having control buttons on the slide of the headphones is something that was surprisingly easy to adjust to. The buttons have different shapes and are very easy to identify.

Pros. Comfortable to wear for long periods. Comes with excellent noise cancellation, amd the sound quality is crisp. The app allows you to customize the headphones to your liking. Especially if youre a bass guy like me. Con. The headphones do not fold which some people would prefer. Overall though a great set of headphones.

I bought some JBL for about 250.00. Bad idea they didn't last 2 years. plastic cracks. Ear pad fell apart in first 6 months. I have Sennheiser before, use them in studio. This is the best pair I've had.

I was excited to put the Sennheiser Accentum headphones on and give them a go after some good experiences listening to other Sennheiser products and they do have quite a reputation for sound engineering. The Accentum headphones are a more affordable version and have substantial competition in their price range. Out of the box you get the headphones, a USB-C cable and some basic instructions. The build reminds me of the Sony WHCH720N when looking at the earcups and feeling the light weight. The earcups padding is comfortable and has the typical adjustments to size to your head. There’s a slight padding where the headphones sit on top of your head too. The earcups do provide a nice seal around my ears.The buttons are located on the right headphone. You have a power, volume up and down, and a center button that will give you a convenient audible battery readout, pause or play your music. I do like the fact that the L and R are printed large on the inside of the earcups. I often pickup my other headphones and search for the left or right designation so that I put them on correctly. The charging is industry standard USB-C so I have more than a few of these cords sitting around, but one is included if you need it. Overall I feel like Sennheiser has a familiar build quality for this price range and comfort is adequate. I do like the light weight as well. There isn’t a case for travel so these will need to be hanging around your neck or packed somewhere safely. The earcups also sit flat if you need to put them on a flat surface. These headphones have a battery on them. They boast a battery life of 50 hours so you could probably go between charges about a week or two depending on use. ANC is adequate. You can also shift to transparent if you need to hear ambient sounds. I’ve come to learn that most of these headphones, even the more expensive ones, only block out certain frequencies. I feel like the Sennheiser Accentum is on par compared with its competition. These The app is quality. There is connection management that will give you a list of devices that you have connected for management. There is a sound check if you want to customize your presets. You can step through a series of choices as you're playing a song to dial in exactly what equalizer settings sound best and it will save your own custom equalizer. You can also choose from a variety of common music presets or dial in a custom equalizer that reads back dB levels to you as you make your changes. There’s an additional Bass Boost feature and a Podcast preset that focuses on voice clarity. Sound zones are available if you want to create sound settings based on your location such as home, work, gym, etc. And lastly, there’s a Sidetone feature that feeds back a little bit of your voice during phone calls to give you more of a natural sounding phone call. I’ve never thought about this but it makes sense because on our phones we always hear our voices and headphones tend to cancel out some of that noise so I like the idea. Overall I like the app and its customization features, especially with the equalizer. However, I do wish it had a few presets for TV, movies, or youtube. I did watch a few movies and the sound was excellent. I didn’t really feel like I needed to dial in the sound for movies but the preset would be nice. Phone calls are clear. The 2 way microphone does what it need to remove excessive background noise. The sidetone is also a cool feature that can be dialed in to make it sound more like a typical phone call. You have all the typical buttons available for accepting and rejecting phone calls. Google assistant is also available when needed. Sound performance is impressive. These headphones really stand out in the bass department. What’s nice is the headphones aren’t just bass, they have a fine attention to highs, mids, and lows. Music is quite an experience with these headphones. I listen to a variety of music from 80’s to Rock to Hip-Hop and I loved every second of it. When I compare these to higher end headphones I feel like they hang right in there. The sound just delivers in every genre and has a great balance that I’ve come to know with other Sennheiser products. What I mean by balance is the bass mids and treble seem to be at just the right volume levels without being obnoxious, just a pleasant, smooth sound, with absolutely no distortion. The volume is adequate too. I felt like the highest setting on volume was just a bit too loud which is great considering some headphones I’ve had just don’t get loud enough when I really want to turn the volume up. Bass Boost tends to lower the volume down a bit, and I really don’t see the need for it because the bass is excellent on these headphones and the equalizer can be dialed in to boost if necessary. After comparing these Sennheisers with 2 other pairs of Sony (one similar, and one higher end) and one pair of beats fit pro earbuds there isn’t a lot of separation between all four, but there are some distinct differences. The bass is a little tighter on the the higher end Sonys but not necessarily better, actually the opposite. The earbuds have good bass but don’t hit as hard as any of the over the ear headphones. The Sennheisers have a distinct bass that sounds like a larger range in the lower frequencies that in my opinion is more pleasant. If I can tell you anything, the Sennheisers have a detailed, quality sound that won’t disappoint. The question is should you buy these headphones? For the category they reside in, I would recommend these headphones. They are a respectable brand with quality sound engineering, and you can hear it in these headphones. They offer everything that comparable headphones offer in the feature and sound department. Their app offers you everything you need, and a few things you don’t. I personally haven’t seen a battery last this long either. If you’re looking for a case, more comfort, or higher end build quality, you will need to spend more money. If you’re looking for headphones in the sub $200 range, Sennheiser cut the right corners with these headphones to give you the essentials: sound, comfort, and quality. Pros *Exceptional Sennheiser sound *All the features you need in a pair of headphones *50 hours of battery life *Solid smartphone App *Podcast sound preset Cons *Buttons take a minute to get used to *Budget build quality (on par with its class) *No TV/movie sound presets

Excellent headphones for the price and quality. Sennheiser are always top notch no matter what price point you want to spend. Very comfortable on the head and great sound. The noise canceling is fantastic, very easy to take a nap with them!

I really like these headphones. The sound quality is really fantastic. They have good battery life and are very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I think they are better engineered than some of Sennheiser's previous models and it looks like they've really listened to customers about what they didn't like about previous headphones. They're easy to operate, easy to charge and are a great choice for at home headphones. Build These are nice looking headphones although there's really nothing that stands out on them. They are all black. The finish is matte and easy to grip and find buttons on. The all important ear cup design and materials are really nice. They use the same type of material that they used on the 450BTs but they have greatly improved the comfort all around on the Accentums. The ear cushions are molded and extremely soft. The inner foam is soft enough to seal well around your ears but not too soft where they crush easily. This is a huge plus over the 450s that used the same material but were made of several pieces that were stitched together. The headband is wider than past models and they seem to have nailed the tension on the Accentums. They stay in place without feeling like a vise on your head. The ear cups completely envelop your ears and don't sit on top of them, which by design helps to keep great sound in and external noise out. Controls Button setup is easy to get the hang of and they come with an easily removed label that has all the functions printed on it to get you started. There are four in all and located on the right ear cup. A round power/Bluetooth button is on the bottom and is set apart from the rest of them. Sliding your right thumb up the back you'll encounter the remaining three buttons. Volume down, a multi function button with an obvious raised bump on it and then the volume up button. The multi function button is easy to fine and serves as the play, pause, phone answer and phone disconnect functions. There's also a USB-C port for charging (and yes, they include the cable). One thing they don't do is fold for traveling. They also don't include a case or bag to keep them in. While some people may find this to be a negative, I didn't find this to be a big deal as I use headphones at home and ear buds when traveling. Sound I love the sound of these headphones. I use headphones with both mp3 files on my phone, and flac files on my home network drive, both sounded great. The music app I use on my phone has a really nice EQ built in that I tweaked a bit, and so when I listen this way I have the Sennheiser apps' EQ flat. When I connect to my network drive then I tweak the Sennheiser EQ. Either way, I'm able to get refined control over the sound. You can dial in the sound you want with the app and I found the sound to be very clean. The bass is deep and extremely punchy with good sound pressure levels that you actually feel. Midrange is clear and the highs are pristine and not hissy. When you have good sound quality like this you'll find you can (and want) to listen to music for hours, and your ears just don't get tired. That's the sign of good sound. If your ears seem like it's a chore to listen after a short while, get some good headphones (the same is true with any speaker system). I listen to a variety of music but I have to say hard rock is what dominates my collection. I also like a lot of techno tracks, and my tastes swing into jazz and new age as well. All of it sounded incredible. I was not able to try out the noise canceling abilities very much. My house is pretty quiet most times, but I will say, with most noise canceling systems I've used, you can hear an audible difference in the sound because these types of things doctor the way the music sounds in order to “cancel” out noise. I did not notice any difference in the actual sound I was hearing by switching to the different noise canceling settings. This is a huge plus. No one wants the sound to change to compensate for outside noise. I think unless you're on a noisy plane ride or next to a construction zone, you probably won't need it. The fit on the ear cups is really great, which helps a lot. But if you play your music at softer volume levels or listen to ebooks or something like that, you'll be happy to know you can turn on the noise canceling and relax. Actually, the canceling seems to be on all the time (active noise canceling), so you can only adjust having it fully on or using the “transparency” settings. Either way, it doesn't adversely affect the sound. App So I was able to connect straight up to Bluetooth on my phone without using the Sennheiser app, but I do already have it on my phone since I have several of their products already. Without using their app you can just use whatever music app you you like to use without any issues. But what their app gets you is a direct connection to the features you can't get to with any of the buttons. For instance, the noise canceling abilities and adjustments are only available through the app. There are really good EQ options as well like a five band graphic EQ. There's other EQ options that will let you fine tune the equalizer settings based on what you're listening to. This is called “Sound Check”, and while you play music you like, it guides you through a series of tone changes and lets you select the ones you like. After you're done, it shows you the EQ settings you selected by choosing the tones you liked. It actually works very well and I was surprised with the results. It does help you find the best sound settings for specific music you like to listen to. You can save as many of these tone settings as you like. Wrap up Most people would not consider these to be inexpensive headphones. And while they're probably not the top of the line, they sound great. They come with a host of features in the Sennheiser app including noise canceling and EQ options. And they are some of the most comfortable headphones I have. You can easily wear them for hours without your ears falling asleep and feeling crushed. I think they are better suited for at home use since they don't fold for portability (Sennheiser claims that they do, but the ear cups only rotate flat. The headband doesn't actually fold). They are also not water resistant so you may want to rethink buying them for workouts. For my use, I found them to be an excellent choice. It's also really nice to see a two year warranty on them. That tells me the company has a lot of confidence in the build and design.

Overall I think the Accentum provide competitive sound quality and noise cancellation for their price range. They would be good for the typical commuter, office worker or anyone who wants headphones that provide a good listening experience without having to spend big bucks. The downside is that these headphones have a limited feature set and fit somewhat tightly. Pros: - Good Adaptive Noise Cancellation - Good audio quality - Equalizer in the App - Long battery life Cons: - The fit is tight and snug. The ear muff’s opening feels small. - Very small control buttons - No ability to change button functions - Limited voice prompts - Doesn’t auto pause when the headphones are removed - No storage bag or case Performance: Setting up the headphones was easy. They quickly paired via Bluetooth and I added them to the Sennheiser Smart Control app on my phone. I found the overall sound quality and ANC to be the biggest plus for these headphones. The mids and highs are very clear and the bass is solid without being overwhelming. With the fit so tight I think heavy bass in these headphones might be painful. The ANC noise cancellation is good – again the tight fit also helps eliminate the environmental sounds. On the down side the control buttons are on the right ear muff and they are very small and can be difficult to differentiate. There is a separate switch that provides on/off/pairing and a row of three switches that provide the volume and play controls. The on/off switch and play control button have multiple functions depending on the number of taps or length of tap. Because the buttons are so small they can be problematic especially if you have larger fingers or wear gloves. The headphones do have a few voice prompts but most indications are tone based. For example if you put the headphones in pairing mode you hear a tone but when they connect you hear a voice prompt say connected! I find the mix a tad strange and surprised that headphones of this quality use anything but voice prompts. The headphones don’t auto-pause when you remove them but they do auto-pause when you turn off the ANC. Using the Sennheiser Sound App you can set up a custom equalizer, add bass boost, turn on/off the ANC and adjust the Sidetones for phone calls. The app is very simplistic and straightforward. If you create a Sennheiser account you can use the Sound Check and Sound Zone features to create custom equalizers and setting for specific music and zones. Note that the app doesn’t let you change the functions of the buttons on the headphones. While the build quality feels and looks solid they do not include a bag or carrying case to help protect them when in transit. Fit: The overall build and look of these headphones are great but the fit feels tight and because of this they really push on glasses if you wear them. The ear muffs feel smaller than other headphones I have used and the top bar which sits on your head isn’t the softest padding which adds to the tight fit. They are light and ear muffs themselves are made with a soft material that conforms to your fit.

Pros Good quality ANC Good sound quality (After running sound check) Comfortable fit (secure without being too tight) Light enough for extended wear Positive click for control buttons Adjustable sidetone Multipoint Bluetooth (Up to two devices) Good Bluetooth range Long battery life USB-C charging and PC connection Cons Sound seems muddy out of the box Volume doesn’t respond much until about 80% No carrying case Could still use a stereo jack No soundstage Highs tones still limited Buttons sometimes hard to distinguish Earcups hold in heat The Sennhieser Accentum are lower midrange headphones from Sennhieser which seem to be trying to bring more premium features down to a more affordable price. To start, the design is a nice but generic black plastic style. Build quality feels good but is primarily plastic and faux leather, which has some upsides. Included in the box are the headphones and a USB-C cable for charging or connection to a computer. No carrying case or other accessories. Setup and Performance When you take them out of the box, they have a solid feel to them but noticeably lighter than higher end units. The headband feels like it has the right amount of pressure on your head without being too hard to cause fatigue. The headband and earcups have a good amount of cushion and remain comfortable after several hours of use. The main downside is they don’t breathe so if you get at all hot you will probably take them off periodically to dry off and cool down. Beyond heat, they are probably some of the most comfortable headphones I have used. They also don’t flop around like heavier units. While metal feels more premium, the choice of plastic seems like a good choice here. The plastic doesn’t feel cheap either. When adjusting the headband, the pressure feels even. Instead of a cheap feeling plastic click adjustment it has a smooth friction adjustment. This means you can adjust the size and tension to your preference and not a specific detent in the headband. It also makes it feel more premium. The control buttons do have a sharp click to them which does feel a bit cheaper, but they do give good feedback letting you know you have fully pressed them. It takes some practice controlling via the buttons as they are small and all on one side. Only the play button is different being slightly raised. While you can use them straight out of the box without an app, you are going to want to set up the app. Out of the box the headphones sound almost muddy and feel lacking in the highs, although admittedly I prefer a slightly bright sound. They have ample bass but don’t feel overdone. For rock or country, the sound profile is pretty good out of the box. For heavy vocals or electronic music, they sounded flat and quiet at first. Adjusting the 5 band EQ didn’t seem to do anything to improve the sound and it almost seemed like all was lost. Things changed after running the Sound Check. Sound Check has you start by playing your favorite music and they give you 3 custom presets to try out. You choose your favorite of the 3 and move on. After 5 rounds you should have a sound profile tuned your liking. Sound Check must be able to make greater changes to the EQ and had a massive effect compared EQ. What at first seemed like mediocre headphones into good ones. The highs were lifted a noticeable amount making tracks like Hello by Adele far more enjoyable. It still doesn’t have the energy of higher end headphones and the soundstage is non-existent, but it is expected for headphones in the class. The sound overall was reasonably neutral after tuning and enjoyable to use. Probably the main grip after tuning was the fact that it seems like most of the volume changes occur in the last 20% of the volume slider. They stay quiet all the way up to 80% and from there the volume ramps up aggressively. This means if you prefer your volume somewhere in a happy medium between extremely loud and too quiet you might keep passing it while adjusting. After getting adjusted it became easier to find a good volume, but a little more variation would be nice. While the Accentum have ANC it doesn’t need to work very hard in some cases. Just putting the headphones on you will notice they block out a fair bit of ambient noise. If you wear glasses, it isn’t quite as effective, but they still naturally block a lot of noise. A nice touch is if you receive a call while on noise cancelling the headphones switch to transparency using your adjusted side tone. This means you aren’t trying to hear yourself speak through ANC. As soon as the call ends the music starts back up with your previous settings and ANC if it was on. The ANC isn’t the most aggressive out there and certain background still filter through. While ANC is usually for background sounds the combination of natural insulation and ANC means that while playing music even on low voices often get completely cancelled out. Most ANC allow voices more. If you need to work or study and want to block out speech more these could do the trick. The microphone, much like the rest of the Accentum, is a balancing act of targeting lower midrange devices. While the microphone is very good for the class, it isn’t going to wow anyone. People talking on the phone reported speech was good and easy to understand but not great. Voice tones were somewhat compressed but still reasonably good. The same is also true of when Sidetone is turned on. The effect is very subtle, and you may find yourself turning it to max to hear yourself as best as possible. Overall, the microphone is very good for the class. Final Thoughts Sennhieser has a good job with the Accentum headphones. While not top tier headphones, they don’t intend to be. They, instead, try to find a good mix of performance of versus value. While nothing is going to wow you, there is nothing that will leave you feeling disappointed and that is a challenge to achieve. If you are looking for a balanced set of lower midrange headphones with ANC, then the Sennheiser Accentum is worth a look.

Excellent value the Battery life and ANC are fantastic, making them a brilliant budget-friendly audio choice. Highly recommend.

I needed over ear headphones because I usually game right after taking a shower. I read reviews that these ear cups were good for larger ears, but they are not large enough for me. They hurt my ears after about 30 minutes, but you get used to it. The sound quality of these headphones was very disappointing. It's below mediocre. I have had them for 13 months. I've been using them 1 to 4 hours a day at my desk. The cloth covering for one foam earpad is starting to deteriorate and flake off. Is that normal for headphones in this price range? My kids have wireless headphones from Amazon that have a similar issue, but that was after 2 years of hard usage and they only cost $25.

THIS is the Sennheiser Accentum headphones, coming in around the middle of the pack in price but above the pack in comfort - these Noise Canceling Headphones left me both awed and confused with its feature set and what makes it stand out. First off, at $180 - these beat almost every single ear buds that have ever graced my ear - even putting on a fierce fight with the airpods pro! So lets start ticking boxes: Noise Cancelation, 50 hour battery life, fold flat design, adjustable equalizer, nice/comfortable design…. The Accentum has it all, but is that the whole story here? Design ========== The Accentum is actually very well built - made of a nice feeling soft plastic and buttons that actually click. Something I want to note is that the headphones do have a good clamp on them, and for me, that is awesome! I enjoy it because my headphones don’t slide off my head during a heavy workout or when benching - however, if you are sensitive to head pressure then I would for sure take note of bestbuys return policy and use that to your advantage. The only thing I really didn’t care for all that much design wise was the layout of the buttons. I just like to click buttons and have instant resolution, but the power button is also the Bluetooth button and that caused me to adjust. Very nit picky, otherwise perfect design and comfort. The ear cushions were really nice as well, I have larger than average ears and they were perfectly scooped into the cup very comfortably for hours and hours gaming and doing homework. I really enjoyed these headphones from a design aspect, while being conforming to the market I certainly recognize their own unique way of making the headphones quality and stand out. App ========== This is where my biggest gripes come into play, in the sense that the app was pretty much useless to me. The only thing that I needed to do on the app that I couldn’t do on the headphones was adjust the equalizer and some one time settings adjustments on the active noise cancelation. Lets start with the equalizer though, I really found it to be useless - and the bass ‘booster’ muted most of the bass on my electronic music rendering it useless to me. The Sennheiser app did have some interesting features such as setting up a sound zones to change the settings of your headphones depending on your geographical location, so that at school or work they are transparent and have a different sound stage then at home or the gym where you might find the Noise Cancelation used more and a deeper / more vibrant sound stage is used. You can also use their own personalization feature for the built in 5 level EQ which lets you pick three different options while listing to music - similar to your optometry appointment picking the clearest lenses - but for your music to match how you want it to sound. It was actually really nice for non electronic music, but less adjustable than I would have preferred. There is no adjustments on the mic in app, so the so sound you get off the Mic is what you get, which I found to be quite average but well enough that you could be on your phone, in the car or anywhere other than a headphone microphone - so it was really good enough! Sound ========== What we are all here for! These are certainly studio V - sounding headphones, very clean and neutral. Even in the EQ I was limited in my ability to change the headphones sound and couldn’t really change the sound anything dramatic. Bass is clean, not prominent and that is just how it is with these headphones. Maybe I am blown out on my expectations with bose, but I was left wanting on bass - but the sound was otherwise really full. I will add as a final note on these headphones, they are extremely versatile. I can work, gym, call, zoom, game and everything else in these headphones. I mean truly this is a great pair of headphones to just have for anything! Cheap enough to take anywhere, but nice enough to wear anywhere as well. The Active noise Cancellation was the only fault in the sound, as in, if you are looking for headphones for the pure silence - these probably aren’t it. While the headphone cups are pretty good, there is a small whine from the ANC when just idle. When listing to music though, they block most of the noise you don’t want to hear - but certainly not a full spectrum blockage. I found them susceptible to the usual, high pitched sounds, wind, and sounds that peak really high. Good ANC for the market it is entering, but there is better out there. Final Thoughts ========== I actually really enjoy these headphones, I think at $180 they are really stunners. Comfort and versatility are awesome, but I have never had a pair of headphones actually go 40+ hours without a charge! I throw these in my bag and forget that I ever even need to charge it, having had it for almost two weeks I have charged it twice…. And one was just out of the box so I could test it without the battery dying. I think that individually, you can go and find better features on other headphones - but it would be harder to find a better package of features done as well as Sennheiser has done with their Accentum line. As always, Bestbuy has an excellent return policy and even better customer service, so you never have to worry about buying a product that you don’t like… so why not test it out?!

Sennheiser - ACCENTUM Wireless Bluetooth Headphones... a great choice, especially if you will be wearing them for extended periods of time! In the box, pretty simple. The headphones, a USB cable and the ubiquotous basic manual and disclaimers... Downloaded the app, pair the phones and you are up and running. Pairing was as quick as I have seen. About the app, it's pretty lightweight and not particularly robust. It has Connection Management, EQ, Sound Check (creates storable custom EQ settings), Sound Zones (storable settings for different environments), Active Noise Cancelation/Transparency and Side Tone (sets level that you hear your own voice on calls). All pretty self explanatory. The default sound is great. Lows that are low but not over-bearing. Mids are crisp, clean and clear. Highs are perfectly clean and sharp without being too sharp. Great default sound! My only complaint was the EQ itself. I messed around with it several times and each time I adjusted it, it seemed to dampen the over-all sound. I set it to default and was perfectly happy. Not the greatest EQ, but not a deal breaker. The Active Noise Cancellation is quite good. For the price point, hard to beat. If I were going on a long flight tomorrow, these would probably be the first I would grab. In addition to the ANC, these are as comfortable as can be... As mentioned, these would be the first I would grab for a flight, not just for the ANC, but especially for the comfort. Not only do they fit my big head quite well, they also let me wear my sunglasses unencumbered by the ear cups. That is outstanding! Other over-the-ear headphones have a tendancy to compress the sunglasses into my head and it get's uncomfortable after a short peiod of time As for controls, the built controls on the right ear are simple, intuitive easily controlled. My experience with some headphones is that they can be too-cute-by-half. These are great. End of the day, these are an excellent choice, especially if you will be wearing them for extended periods of time and/or with sunglasses.

--- SETUP --- The setup for these bluetooth headphones is quick and effortless. While the headphones charge, download the Sennheiser app. The app will help you set up your headphones. --- FEATURES --- Active noise canceling (ANC), bluetooth, built-in mic, over-the-ear fit, adjustable headband, 50 hour battery life, works with Google Assistant and Siri, comfortable, customizable via app. --- PERFORMANCE AND EXPECTATIONS --- I took these headphones as my main pair while I traveled to Cuba. I had a backup in case they happened to be uncomfortable. I’m happy to report that it was the only pair of headphones I needed during my travels. For starters, I was in Cuba a full week. During that time, I would use my headphones about 2 hours a day. So, for 10 hours plus about 5 from the airplane ride, not once did I have to charge the headphones. The comfort level was exactly what I seeked from traveling headphones. I was able to comfortably wear these while resting on the plane and not once did they bother me nor did they fall off. They are sturdy enough that I was able to put them away quickly in my traveling backpack and not feel like they were going to break. As far as the ANC goes, plane turbines are loud. Sometimes, I would wear them to reduce the sound in my ears and it was comfortable to sit in silence without the extra ambient noise. When I did choose to listen to my audiobook, a podcast, movie, or music, I had no problems hearing any of my entertainment. In fact, the app has a great feature in which it walks you through the paces of how to best set up your sound for what you plan on listening to. It is a lot like going to an eye doctor in which the app asks you, “which sounds better, audio A, or audio B?” By doing so, even if you don’t understand much about adjusting audio levels, you will be able to create a profile that is custom made to what sounds best to you. You are able to have multiple profiles as well. I have one for podcasts, one for music, and one for videos. --- APPROVAL --- These headphones are a welcome addition to my everyday life. They now go with me for day to day activities but have proven themselves as highly reliable to travel as well. I would recommend this pair of headphones for the new audiophile who cares about sound but may not be yet familiar on how to customize an equalizer to their liking.

The Sennheiser Accentum wireless headphones were very easy to link to my iPhone. They paired right up via Bluetooth. The app installed quickly. There are three larger buttons, one small button and a charging port. The small button turns the headphones on and off as well as initiates pairing. The three larger buttons are for volume, moving between songs, e.g. skipping a song, answering/ending calls and moving between noise cancellation mode (what you want on a plane) and transparency mode (when you want to hear the crowd around you). I don’t seem to get the pressing of the buttons correct (my chubby fingers no doubt) so I use the app to move between modes. The box says up to 50 hours of use. I left them on for 12 hours with no music playing and then used them for several hours to listen to music. I considered letting music play all night to see if they were still going in the morning but then I saw in the app that it tells me the battery is at 80%. This part is pretty funny…I was looking at them and thinking how nice is that that they label the buttons, see picture. It turns out there are stickers on each ear phone that are there to help you get started but then you peel them off. Took me a few days to figure out to pull off the stickers. Fortunately, I realized before wearing them on a plane! The sound is fantastic, but then they are made by Sennheiser so of course the sound is fantastic. Most important is after a few minutes of wearing you forget you have them on. They are really comfortable on my ears.

In the past I have been able to test other types of wireless noise cancelling headphones of different ranges, I must say that these Sennheiser ACCENTUM headphones do a great job even comparing them with high-end headphones and although there are some aspects that can be improved, it has been a pleasant experience. The box they come in is relatively small and simple, inside come the headphones with their charger cable and documentation. Something I can highlight is that the quick start guide is very complete and explains clearly how to use the headphones and their functions. I find the design of the headphones ncie and minimalist, although one of the less favorable aspects is that the headband can feel tight after some time of use. While it is true that you can adjust the headphones to the size of your head, after a long period of use you may feel a little discomfort. As the days go by this becomes less frequent but it will depend on each person, besides it is advisable to remove the headphones from time to time to rest a little. Regarding the app I don't consider it to be very outstanding although it has attractive features. One of these options is an equalizer that allows you to select different frequencies band by band while playing music, this in order to adjust these settings to the taste of each person, also has a traditional equalizer that basically fulfills the same function. The app also allows you to manage connected devices, enable and disable the active noise cancellation, increase the microphone volume to hear yourself more naturally, it is also possible to select zones (geographical) and choose the configuration of noise cancellation and specific equalization, for each time we enter or leave that area this setting is activated and deactivated respectively. Through the app you can also update the firmware, configure the auto power off and reset the device to factory settings. There is an option called Discover where some tips regarding hearing and ear care are shown, as well as promotion of the brand's products. It seems that the app has many different functions but the reality is that there is little that can be used to improve the experience of using the device. Moving on to one of the most important parts, the performance, I must admit that I was surprised for good, considering the price of this device and in comparison with similar products of even high range. The sound is clear, the bass feels present although it lacks a bit of punch but the equalizer helps a bit in this. The mids and highs excel, whether listening to music, audiobooks, content of any platform or in calls, the sound is loud and clear without distortion with noise cancellation on and off. Regarding the ANC I can say that this device does very well, in my case despite having the AC running at maximum, this itself causes the noise to increase, I can enjoy a movie or a music album without interruptions and with as much concentration as possible. The transparency mode is something that I consider a strong point since many devices, regardless of price, fail in this aspect but in these headphones this is not the case, in fact I could say that it is one of the most natural sounding compared to other "expert" brands in this. While for the price you pay you get some positive aspects, there are other aspects that are still pending and can be missed, such as slightly larger buttons, some icons that indicate the functions of the buttons, LED battery indicators in real time, sensors that detect when you have the headphones on, 3.5mm jack connection, greater possibility of customizing the headphones, a case to carry and protect the headphones, etc. In summary, I can say that these headphones offer just enough and a little bit more for their price. They are a viable option if you do not want to spend too much on headphones and want to have active noise cancellation, they have a sober and minimalist design, an app that allows you to customize the headphones and improve the experience, good microphone and outstanding sound, definitely an option to consider.

Received these, and due to the brand reputation, had high expectations. I found the instructions a little sketchy, and print tiny. Anyway, I  downloaded the Sennheiser Smart Control and got the headphones paired with my phone. I did find the equalizer, noise reduction, etc. all worked well. Then came first disappointment - it appears the app will only work on Android and Apple devices. I had hoped that, because many Chromebooks can run Android apps, this would work on them. Not so, only phones and tablets running Android. That leaves out using all the nice features on Chromebooks and Windows machines. You can directly connect Bluetooth to these other devices, but lose the controls and flexibility built into the app. Would necessitate using music player apps / programs that incorporate EQ. Oh well, on to actually testing the sound and comfort…..   I found the earcups fairly soft, and encompassed my ears well. However, the clamping force was high, and would make extended listening uncomfortable. I think the head band could be flexed a little to relieve some pressure.   As to sound, I did test using the app on my phone, and also with just a straight Bluetooth connection with a Chromebook.   I would never consider these headphones "bass-head" type - bass was defined and deep, but lacked a little punch. Using no EQ, the sound was somewhat mellow with miids a little pronounced. Using the EQ, I was able to bring the bass out and it remained clean - not muddy. Also adding a touch to upper treble brought the cymbals alive.   Then to a straight Bluetooth connection to a Chromebook. Using a player, I found the sound to be similar to using the phone with no EQ, noise reduction, etc.   Although good headphones, the addition of a compatible app to use with other devices would be a necessity for a home run…..

I got these as an open box, so they were slightly cheaper than normal. I like them. The buttons on the right side are a lil small and hard to remember which is which. They are lightweight for overhead ones, have descent noise canceling (which I tested on a flight), and the sound is pretty good. My kiddo likes to use these also. My husband has the next up version of these which are nicer, but these are not bad for the price!

My biggest complaint is that the buttons are too darn small! Other than that, these work great except i sometimes have difficulty connecting, especially to my Samsung TV. I have significant hearing loss and with these I am hearing more instrumentals in the background. I wish the equalizer had a right/left setting so I can increase the volume of the left speaker a little bit. If they have that setting, I have not found it.

UNBOXING: The unboxing experience for the Sennheiser Accentum is pretty barebones. Inside the box, you’ll be greeted with the headphone, a USB-C to USB-A charging cable, and the manual. There is no case or bag included with the Accentum, so you will need to purchase one separately if that’s a concern. BUILD: The Accentum is quite lightweight at only 221g. It’s a plastic build, but it manages to look sleek. With that said, you should not expect the kind of build quality found in more expensive ANC headphones, as the feeling in hand is not premium, but also not bad. The headband can be adjusted a reasonable amount, and the ear cups themselves have 180 degrees of rotation so you can rest them around your neck or on a flat surface with the ear cups facing either up or down. It’s a small thing, but you don’t see many headphones supporting both directions these days. COMFORT: Out of the box, the comfort of the Accentum is ever-so-slightly above average. Personally, I think the clamping pressure is too much, so I’d stretch these out over a box before trying to wear them for many hours at a time. I was able to wear them on and off throughout the day, but I’d usually experience some level of discomfort from the clamping pressure. That being said, the ear pads themselves are quite soft, but the headband padding is thin and rather firm for my head. If you are the kind of person who frequently experiences discomfort from cheaper headphones, then I don’t think this headphone is going to solve that problem. I think Sennheiser/Sonova put more emphasis in making comfortable ear pads and decided to cut back on the budget for headband padding and simply increased clamping force to prevent discomfort from the headband, but it distributes discomfort in multiple places. Don’t get me wrong, this is not a horribly uncomfortable headphone, but it’s definitely not geared towards long-term comfort in my experience. CONTROLS: On the right ear cup, you’ll find all the controls and the USB-C input for charging. You have the multifunction button, as well as volume buttons and a playback/pause button. You can pair by holding the multifunction button until you hear an audible noise and voice, and you can switch between the ANC and transparency mode by double pressing the multifunction button. To my surprise, you can spawn your device’s voice assistant by a single tap of the multifunction button. Most devices I’ve used would let that be a secondary action instead of primary action, so I found that strange. And if you want to hear the battery status, you can hold the playback button. I think some of these are less intuitive, and I’d like to see some ability to re-configure these controls, but since this is a mid-budget ANC headphone, I doubt we’ll ever see that kind of improvement to the user experience. APP: The Sennheiser Smart Control app has some potential, but needs a bit of refinement as well. The Accentum supports 2 devices connected simultaneously, but it can pair to more devices. The app itself lets you switch between your paired devices, switch between ANC and Transparency mode, adjust sidetone for phone calls, and adjust the 5-band EQ. Additionally, if you want to register with a Sennheiser account, you can create special customized EQ presets for different genres and styles through the Sound Check feature, and you can also use the Sound Zone feature to automate your settings based on your geo location. I tried the Sound Check feature which gave me options to pick from while listening to my music, and I ended up with a completely flat EQ—so no EQ at all. This is a pretty decent way of determining your listening preference for different styles of music, but given that it can only adjust across 5 bands, it’s also fairly limited in how well it can tune to your preferences. SOUND: The sound profile of the Accentum leans toward the typical consumer-grade V-shape with accentuated bass and elevated treble. While I tend to prefer a treble forward sound signature, I actually found that setting a -1.6dB drop at the 8kHz shelf in the EQ was a bit more preferable for me. Not a significant change, but it helped make my music sound a little bit more balanced. Other than that, it’s really hard to fault the Accentum for its tuning. The bass shelf is tasteful for most music without becoming overwhelming. I listen to mostly a mixture of Pop, R&B, Metal & Instrumental music. And while the Accentum didn’t “wow” me with its sound, it also didn’t do anything to disappoint me. I think the only disappointing aspect was the fact that I couldn’t wear it for longer due to physical discomfort. The soundstage is average, vocals present themselves as well-balanced in the mix, and more mid-range focused elements like guitars can push forward without drowning out other elements in the mix. Your mileage may vary if you apply EQ in the app, but at least with a flat curve it’s a tasteful tuning. With that said, it’s not going to deliver a ton of detail and resolution, so audiophiles will want to temper expectations here. ANC / AMBIENT SOUND: The ANC is one of the weaker elements of the Accentum. At its price point, the Accentum has middle-of-the-road active noise cancellation, and unfortunately that also comes with an elevated noise floor. While higher-end ANC headphones will be very quiet when you engage the ANC, the Accentum exhibits some noise when ANC is engaged. When music is playing it’s not really noticeable, but if you are the kind of person who likes to put ANC headphones on just for silence, the Accentum ruins that with a bit of noise. So you can expect it’ll be effective at canceling some degree of background noise, but it won’t compare with more sophisticated methodologies of higher-end ANC headphones. The Transparency mode also exhibits a higher noise floor compared to the ANC mode—which isn’t surprising. However, speaking out loud with this mode engaged does sound pretty clear with just a bit of muffling. But I could certainly engage this mode and clearly hear what’s going on in my surroundings without issue. MICROPHONE: The microphone on the Accentum is serviceable for quieter environments, but will perform pretty poorly in environments where there is a lot of background noise. In my testing, clapping or background noises like music or speech is picked up by the Accentum, and there’s no setting in the app for any sort of AI microphone noise rejection. The audio that does get picked up by the Accentum also sounds a touch distant, so speech will sound like it’s coming from a few feet away. This didn’t really impact clarity too much since it picks up midrange and treble frequencies pretty consistently, but the microphone does have some potential to clip if you tend to project your voice. It’s probably fine for most people, but it definitely has a run-of-the-mill phone call quality sound to it. BATTERY: Sennheiser boasts that the Accentum can reach up to 50 hours of battery on a single charge, and thus far, they are living up to that claim. Bluetooth 5.2 introduces new advancements for lower power consumption, and the Accentum is taking advantage of that. CONCLUSION: The Sennheiser Accentum is a headphone that could be better, but perhaps not without some additional cost. Cutbacks were made in order to target the asking price, and those concessions may well be worth the savings to some people. If you have smaller ears or are not sensitive to clamping pressure or thin headband padding, the Accentum is honestly a decent sounding headphone with mid-range ANC performance. But if you have a larger head, larger ears or are more susceptible to discomfort with headphones, then I do think you should skip the Accentum because comfort should never be sacrificed for a headphone—especially one that you plan to wear for extended periods of time.

I was first introduced to Sennheiser when I got a pair of their earbuds and those are some of my favorite. The Accentum headphones continue that with great sound quality and features for the price. Unboxing you get the headphones and a USB cable, no carrying case or bag. The headphones have a solid feel and the ear cups and headband are very soft and cushy. If you’re someone with a small to average size head the headphones will be comfortable for you. If you have a large or an x large head they probably won’t be. Setup is simple and straightforward like most Bluetooth devices and having one of the latest Bluetooth versions 5.2, you’ll get a strong stable connection. This is especially noticeable when using them to watch videos as you’ll not have to deal with out of sync audio. The app is minimal but allows for a decent amount of customization with different or custom eq settings, ANC control and more. Sound quality, they have a well balanced sound and clarity and deliver bass with depth without being boomy. My one knock would be they don’t come with a carrying case or bag, it would have been nice even if they had to charge a little more. The Sennheiser Accentum are well balanced headphones for people with small to medium heads.