Wireless headphones | ₹5490
“We didn’t underestimate them, they were just a lot better than we thought.” So said England manager Bobby Robson after the Three Lions laboured to a 3-2 victory in extra time against Cameroon at the 1990 World Cup. To see Sennheiser playing in the ultra-affordable wireless headphone league with an on-ear pair is no less of a surprise, but it would be just as wrong of us to dismiss the Sennheiser HD 250BT as no-hopers.Still, this is Sennheiser, and you would be forgiven for thinking that the price quoted at the top of this review was missing a ‘1’, ‘2’ or even a ‘3’ on the front, given the firm’s selection of excellent true-wireless earbuds and over-ears alike sitting pretty at the top of more premium markets. So, can the audio giant’s Sennheiser HD 250BT cut it at a much more modest level?
The spec-sheet boasts strength in depth: Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX Low Latency, a 25-hour battery life, app support and Sennheiser’s beloved-of-DJs transducer tech. So, these cans have form. And, lest we forget, Cameroon had already beaten defending champions Argentina en route to the quarter-final, so evidence of greatness was there to see.
At this price, competition is scarce – especially as deals can already be found on the HD 250BT. We might point you towards the four-star Lindy BNX-80 as the nearest option, but these very decent wireless on-ears come with noise-cancellation (the Sennheiser HD 250BT do not). And they’re more expensive.
Focused form…
This story is from the January 2022 edition of What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the January 2022 edition of What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
7 Of The Quirkiest Hi-Fi And Home Cinema Products On The Planet
Enough of the serious stuff, time for some oddballs...
SCREEN STARS
These systems pick from the cream of the AV crop to provide the most immersive experience possible
Wire we waiting?
These high-end headphones will provide a real treat for your ears-maybe it's time to upgrade
5 SIMPLE DEMO STEPS TO HELP YOU REACH HI-FI SYSTEM NIRVANA
Choosing the right hi-fi kit can be tricky. We reveal how to audition and compare components with confidence
TEAMING WITH TALENT
With so many great hi-fi products on sale, matching them up can be tough. So we have done it for you
COMPACT DISC'S STAR HAS FADED, BUT WE LOVE IT ANYWAY
What Hi-Fi? explains why the original silver music disc still appeals
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless
The Accentum sound solid enough, but they're hardly a thrilling listen
iPad Pro 12.9 6th Gen
The best tablet for movies and music is now even better
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Out with the old Bose and in with the new
Q Acoustics 5040 Home Cinema Package
Want to inject some energy into your home cinema sound? Look no further