If you’re working within a tighter budget and can live with the 350’s limitations, there isn’t another set of Bluetooth on-ears that currently offer this sort of rich audio experience for such a low price.
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If you’re working within a tighter budget and can live with the 350’s limitations, there isn’t another set of Bluetooth on-ears that currently offer this sort of rich audio experience for such a low price.
At $199.95, the Sennheiser HD 350BT headphones are very good value, with good sound, great build and a first-class name behind them. At $149.95, they’re a steal. Unless you are a traveller and want active noise cancellation. Or even the ability to use them with the on-board flight entertainment system. Then they’ll be of little use to you.
From a sonic point of view, Sennheiser’s HD 350BT should appeal not only to adults but also to teenagers who prefer a strong bass response. At the same time, these Bluetooth headphones cover a wide range of applications and are recommended for listening to audio books and watching films thanks to their precise, clear voice reproduction. If you can do without the option of wired use, you will find these to be good, portable all-rounders with a very long battery life, which also offer a remarkably stable wireless connection with a usefully long range.
Drop the extra $150 and buy yourself a nice pair of Bose QC35II or Sony WH-1000XM3. Not only do they sound significantly better, but they do noise cancelling too. If you absolutely don’t need noise cancelling but still want a pair of wireless headphones, the Jabra Move headphones are under $100 and sound about the same.
In terms of sound quality, the HD 350BT performs beautifully. Easy on the ears and very tidy for this price point, there’s little to complain about. However, this isn’t a headphone you can rock out too. The volume just doesn’t get loud enough to make your nipples vibrate. But if you’re the sensible type who listens at reasonable volumes, you should be okay. My only other complaint is the mediocre call quality. So, all in all, the HD 350BT is a pretty good deal. I just wasn’t blown out of my chair.
While the HD350BT won’t appeal to those looking to blast pop music, nor those looking for a headphone with a warm, meaty, or intimate sound, it very much appeals to me. I wouldn’t encourage you to buy it completely blind, especially when it comes to fit, but if you’re looking for a wide soundstage and an airy, clear sound signature, the HD350BT is the pair to get. For $120, it can’t be beat.