Received the ConCPlus1 true wireless earbuds with speech enhancement, set them up to charge.
Charging is completed by placing the rechargeable earbuds into their case and using the USB-C (to the case) and the USB-A into a USB port. I’m assuming the earbuds came with a good charge, within one hour the earbuds were charged to full capacity. Due to the lack of accompanying instructions you’ll need to go into the Sennheiser Conversation Clear app to learn more about the ConCPlus1 wireless earbuds. The app states up to 3 hours for a full charge.
Apparently, I was a little out of order with the set up because I downloaded the Sennheiser Conversation Clear app, to my phone, out of order with the instructions, didn’t appear to make a difference.
To start the Bluetooth pairing you will have to remove the earbuds from their charging case and follow the instructions in the app. Pairing established a connection quickly.
Next you will select the best ear tips and ear fins to suit your needs and for the most comfort.
Initial set up was very simple. I found the instructions for adjusting between Relax mode, Communication mode, and Audio Stream mode slightly confusing however it doesn’t take long to learn the controls on the earbuds. Still not sure, that I’m happy with the control processes between the earbud controls and the Sennheiser Conversation Clear app. One of my concerns is with the volume control synchronization between the earbud’s controls and the music streaming device. You want to be cautious when moving the Ambient Balancing Control, when moving the balancing control to the right, of the center position, the volume can increase a great deal, so you need to be cautious. The earbuds will automatically adjust to your surrounding sounds which can be disturbing at times.
The ConCPlus1 is like many wireless earbuds, they are comfortable once you attach the best earpieces. Using the Communication mode, with no incoming streaming music, is like many hearing enhancement devices, you will experience a slight hollow sound. The relax mode (ANC) is fair, however not as stealthy as a few other wireless earbuds that I use. When listening to music the volume control on the earbuds will depend on the volume of incoming music device.
Using the earbud controls, you can convert from Stream mode (music) to Relax mode or the Communication mode, however, you cannot use the earbud controls to convert back to your music without going into your music device (phone) and restarting the music. Adjusting the music volume using the earbud volume control will move the Stream mode resulting in an increased or decreased ambient sound. Using the music source volume (phone volume) button will not affect the ambience.
Incoming calls are simple to respond to and the sound is clear, the caller said the sound was good. Ending the call was not as simple as the directions stated. According to the instructions you can end a call by holding either the left or right earbud button for 2 seconds or tap the right or left earbud button 2x to end the call. Tapping the right or left earbud button would not end the call.
The sound customization is limited, however may be suitable for your needs. Remember that the ConCPLus1 wireless earbuds will self-adjust to the surrounding environment. Multiple times there were situations, and specific sounds or sound sources, that caused a different (almost muffled) sound quality. The ConCPlus1 earbuds process sound to improve the listener experience and the clarity of speech. One poor quality of this automatic switching is that you will occasionally hear an abrupt change as the earbuds automatically shift from one setting to another. Not sure that this is a favorable process for me.
When I set the earbuds in the charging case for the night both earbuds showed to be seated correctly however the right earbud must have shifted when I set the charging case down. In the morning I placed the wireless earbuds in my ears and the right earbud was not charged. 15 minutes of charging did supply the right earbud with 18% charge.
Overall, the Sennheiser ConCPlus1 True Wireless Earbuds are a little expensive when compared to other Wireless Earbuds and again depending on what you are looking for in use. They have great sound when streaming music, ANC is fair, and the Communication works OK for me except for the automatic adjustments to environment sounds. I’m sure with time I’ll find more valuable use for my liking.