Apart from buying books, I like getting myself little gadgets on occasion. Over 2025, that was mostly audio equipment. I got two closed-back headphones – the wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 and the wired FiiO FT1. I also purchased an external microphone, which is waiting for the right moment be featured in a post. My last addition for 2025 was the lovely Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4.
The original intent for getting earbuds was to use them as a backup. Maybe try using them for calls, replacing the FiiO FT1, because they offer better isolation.
In the first days of use, I attempted taking calls with the earbuds. Many of my colleagues use earbuds and I assumed that would improve my setup. However, it didn’t work as well as I hoped.
- They’re Bluetooth and have a very slight delay, which I can sense and it bothers me
- I need to manually select the mic to ensure I use the right one is in use before each call
- I experienced setup anxiety
So, although I could use them for calls, I quickly rolled back to using wired headphones with no mic and enjoy an axiety-free setup. Despite that, they’re still the headphones I’ve been using the most over the last 2 months.
- They’re really pleasant-looking and a real joy to keep, hold, and carry
- Fit well in my ears
- The active noise-cancelling is so good that it makes me disappear into my own bubble. Particularly useful when watching my kids play with friends – the ANC allows me to read a book
- The case is light and I can carry it everywhere, even when going for a walk
- They charge quickly, drain slowly, and don’t make any unwanted sounds
Most of that can be said for any good quality earbuds. However, I own an earlier version of the Apple Airpods they were never anything more than a device I don’t want to touch, use, or carry. The Sennheiser exceeded my expectations and became part of my life. I’m not a typical user. I don’t use them outdoors, like most young people I see on the subway. So my recommendation should be taken with a grain of salt.
For my use case, they’re lovely. 5/5.
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I’ve been debating whether or not to finally get wireless earbuds, if only for situations like I’m listening to a podcast while doing chores around the house, and the wired earbuds I have are kind of annoying me. (I will only use wired headphones for business calls for precisely the reason you shared!)
This sounds pretty cool, and I love Sennheiser products. Does it fit pretty snugly? I know people can have different experiences but that’s always been my biggest concern, is if they’ll stay put even if, say, I’m doing pushups or folding laundry.
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I don’t use them outdoors, like most young people I see on the subway.
But are you a young person?
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