Wireless headphone recommendations

[PT1984]

Currently have a pair of wired AKG Y50 and an Audiolab M-DAC Nano. The combo sounds great.

I listen to Spotify Premium through my iPhone SE.

I’m getting fed up with the cable catching on even flat surfaces. I’m wearing the headphones more as we now have a 8 week old, and I just cannot cope with the 4am screaming. Also need them for bed listening as tgecTV is now banned. Also walking as I’m trying to get fit following an operation.

What do I need to spend to get close to the above combo. I think Spotify is likely the limiting factor. Will the. Sennheiser HD 450BT Wireless be a good option. I can’t stomach stretching to the Momentum 4 Wireless as the sleep terrorist will be grabbing them off my head soon!

[stevemcs]

I guess it depends on your budget

[PT1984]

I’m good with looking at B&W PX7 or Momentum 4.

[Mammasaid]

Bose NC700 or Sony WH-1000XM5

[dickymint]

Mammasaid said:

Bose NC700 or Sony WH-1000XM5

I have the Sony 3's and love them. Wifey has the 4's and they are a tad better. I was tempted to upgrade to the 5's but they no longer fold the same way making them bulky in their case.

[stevoknevo]

PT1984 said:

I’m good with looking at B&W PX7 or Momentum 4.

The Momentum 4 are getting very good reviews, seem a bit of a bargain versus the PX7 and Sony MXlotsofnumbers.

[PT1984]

I’m leaving towards the Momentums. Just waiting for the sales to start!

[Max5476]

Has anyone seen any good deals on wireless noise cancelling headphones? I've started traveling more with work again, was probably hoping to spend ~£175, but want to stick to Bose or Sony, as from the reviews, no one else seems to get close for noise cancelling.

Is patience likely to work, or should I just stomach the ~£250 they normally cosy.

[PT1984]

The sales seem to be none existent this year. The Sennheiser main site has 10% off if you subscribe. The B&Ws were on offer before XMAS, but not now! I’m hoping tomorrow has something to offer.

[ATM]

I have some Momentum 2 [I think] which are on ear. As I wear glasses these never worked well and caused discomfort where the glasses, my ear and the headphones all intersect. So I decided to try some in ear buds. I bought some Bose Quiet Comfort [I think] impulse buy at Airport duty free and they seem brilliant. Cut out lots of noise. Battery lasts hours and hours. Sound reasonably good. I'm no audiophile expert but they seem good to Me. Mine are like these but white.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255883685799

[rodericb]

Keep existing headphones and get something like Tunai Square:

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tunai-square-port...
https://www.hardwareasylum.com/reviews/sound/tunai...

[LunarOne]

I have the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones which seem to be universally praised by all the journos. Yes, they do sound good compared to other headphones I've tried, but the swiping volume control drives me absolutely mad. To go from maximum volume to muted, you have to stroke the right ear down about 20 times. Why oh WHY!!!! A simple pair of buttons or better still, a wheel would have been infinitely better. You can change tracks by swiping forward or backwards, or pause the sound by resting two finders on the earcup. That works well. I believe the new M5 model has the same controls, very slightly better sound, but no longer fold up.

[thepeoplespal]

LunarOne said:

I have the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones which seem to be universally praised by all the journos. Yes, they do sound good compared to other headphones I've tried, but the swiping volume control drives me absolutely mad. To go from maximum volume to muted, you have to stroke the right ear down about 20 times. Why oh WHY!!!! A simple pair of buttons or better still, a wheel would have been infinitely better. You can change tracks by swiping forward or backwards, or pause the sound by resting two finders on the earcup. That works well. I believe the new M5 model has the same controls, very slightly better sound, but no longer fold up.

I've the XM3 version and they are the most used birthday present I've ever had, rarely need charged up and when you do they are quick to charge (can't use them when being charged unfortunately, but 15 mins gives you hours). Great on a flight (they come with a wire and fitting for longer flights with entertainment) even if just to drown out engine noise.

[PT1984]

rodericb said:

Keep existing headphones and get something like Tunai Square:

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tunai-square-port...
https://www.hardwareasylum.com/reviews/sound/tunai...

See the first post. I have the kit already. Can’t stand the wire.

[tonyg58]

Max5476 said:

Has anyone seen any good deals on wireless noise cancelling headphones? I've started traveling more with work again, was probably hoping to spend ~£175, but want to stick to Bose or Sony, as from the reviews, no one else seems to get close for noise cancelling.

Is patience likely to work, or should I just stomach the ~£250 they normally cosy.

There's a Bose outlet website -

https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/products/outlet.html

With refurbished products on it with full warranty.currently have a few headphones for sale.

[PT1984]

The 10% off code if you subscribe does not work on the Sennheiser site. Grrr

Edited by PT1984 on Monday 2nd January 15:35

[rodericb]

PT1984 said:

rodericb said:

Keep existing headphones and get something like Tunai Square:

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tunai-square-port...
https://www.hardwareasylum.com/reviews/sound/tunai...

See the first post. I have the kit already. Can’t stand the wire.

Ah yes. You coil the lead and clip the Tunai Square to your clothing.

[PT1984]

You’d think that. But I manage to catch the cable on everything! Plus I just want to put them on quickly when the boy is trying his best to burst my ear drums at 3am. Also I’m now mo longer able to watch tv when going to bed. So would be good to listen to music or podcasts then too.

[S6PNJ]

If you like your AKGs, how about some AKG K371BT (not sure if there is a K361BT also) - does your sound source have bluetooth?

I bought a pair a few weeks ago and use them wired to my AV amp (no bluetooth) and wirelessly to my laptop - I'm happy with the sound in both instances.

[Narcisus]

AirPod Pro imo much more comfortable than thenXM4 and 5’s and to my ears also sound better. Spacial sound for films watched with iPad or Apple TV is superb. Spacial is also excellent with music as long as it’s mixed properly.

I only use my Sonys now for the Steam Deck and on the plane.