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!
If you've got the time to test drive more than one pair, I'd Amazon at least 3. 'Bracket' by cost and the suggestions above, since it's the only way you can simulate the experiences you'd subject them to.... ;) ...just don't 'sweat' the cups....*L* Happy Trails...👍😎 |
In the day I primarily used Sennheiser noise-cancelling phones, although had one or two pair of Sonys as well. Could never get over the 'phile bias to purchase Bose. My recommendation: get the best pair of NC phones you can afford (foldable is also a bonus), and get a real pair of audiophile phones for home use. Don't confuse the two, and you'll be better satisfied. |
i'm familiar with the sony xm4, senn and focal bathys--the sony have the best anc and the bathys the best sound, although its anc isn't that far off. that said, as @fatdaddy2 suggests, even the best bt isn't going to trump good wired phones for home use--personally i'd get a cheaper anc phone for your flight like the <$100 1more sonoflow (which sound good enough and have great battery life) + a good wired pair for home use. |
