INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
They&re doing construction in my apartment building right now
I live on the first floor and can hear the distinct sound of jackhammering on concrete coming from the basement below
There also the sound of a generator and a far higher-pitched drilling noise
It all happening with the perfect combination of frequency and randomness completely designed to drive this work-from-homer completely nuts
Honestly, I&m generally not a headphones-at-home guy, unless it a meeting or a podcast
But being under house arrest with heavy machinery is really wearing on me, and providing an unexpectedly ideal scenario for trying out
Sennheiser latest fully wireless earbuds.
The landscape has changed considerably since the audio company announced the original Momentum
True Wireless models in summer of 2018
Honestly, the speed with which the category has taken off in recent years seems pretty remarkable, both in terms of quality and user
One key thing that hasn''t changed with the arrival of the True Wireless 2 is Sennheiser pricing
For many or most, the earbuds are still prohibitively expensive at $300 a pair (compared to the $230 Sony 1000XM3 or the $240 AirPods Pro)
For the majority of folks, the pricing is already going to be a deal breaker
It a shame, honestly, because there a lot to like.
The presentation is great
I mean, look at that fabric-covered case
It certainly on the bulky side, compared to a number of cases, but it quite handsome
The earbuds themselves are nothing to sneeze at
They&re also surprisingly comfortable
They don''t have added support like the Powerbeats Pro, but unlike the Sony models, they&re not heavy enough to cause ear strain
As for how they stay in place while exercising — I&m going to have to get back to you on that
Like the Sony headphones, the sound is really excellent on the True Wireless 2
In fact, it among the best and most balanced audio I&ve experienced on a pair of fully wireless earbuds — as one would expect from
Thankfully, the active noise canceling is also quite excellent, accessible with a triple tap on the right ear bud, while a double will
toggle Transparent mode, for added ambient sound.
The tapping controls feel a bit convoluted on first use, but you&ll get the hang of it
The biggest complaint I have thus far (beyond pricing) is the spottiness of the wireless connectivity
The Momentums start to lose signal when I walk from my living room to my kitchen
That about 30 feet — a distance a majority of other headphones I&ve tried out have had little to no issue with
Not the end of the world for most users, but I&d hope for a more consistent experience at that lofty price point.
