Upcoming Trip
My wife and I are taking a trip this summer for our 25th anniversary. I am looking to buy some wireless headphones for the trip since we will be on the airplane for 8-10 hours and was wondering if any of you have experience with Sennheiser Momentum 4, PSB (I don’t remember the model but they are $399), or Focal Bathys (are they really worth double the price). I do have Focal home speakers so I am familiar with the house sound if the headphones have it. Although I am primarily buying the headphones for the trip, I am sure I will use them at home when we return.
Thank you for sharing your experiences!
I’m not a big Sony fan, but these get high marks for both sound quality and for noise cancelling, which will be important on a plane. I’d compare those to the Momentum 4 to see which is best for your needs. Focal headphones have spotty reliability so I’d be cautious there. Best of luck. https://www.amazon.com/Sony-WH-1000XM4-Canceling-Headphones-phone-call/dp/B0863TXGM3?th=1 |
I purchased the Sony headphones the soix mentioned above for the exact scenario. I lost my Bose noise cancelling earbuds and needed a replacement for a trip to Europe. The Sony's offer a higher SQ and excellent noise cancelling. I went with these for the same reason of having a decent set of headphones for home use and the flexibility of noise cancelling for flights. Good Luck and Happy Anniversary! |
+1 on the Sony @soix ! I have the Bose for working around the yard (note, sweat ruins the surrounds). the Sony are perfect for flying, sound great and great noise cancelling at this price. |
I am sure I will use them at home when we return. Had the same idea, now they sit in a bowl along with some miscellaneous audio stuff that never get used. This is definitely one of those situations where it might make sense to get something basic to see if it’s something you would use again and again. |
