Our early experiences saw us fumbling about to find the right buttons and accidentally hanging up on calls, but while they may not have the most intuitive layout, using the 350BT’s controls was something we did find ourselves getting used to over time. #Hd cleaner review BluetoothAlongside a power and Bluetooth pairing button there’s a rocker volume control, plus a multi-direction playback controller that’s also used to accept and reject calls, and finally a USB-C port. All of the controls are clustered in a somewhat cramped line on the right cup. While we’re increasingly seeing touch and gesture controls on headphones, it makes a nice change to see the 350BT’s sport a set of reassuring physical buttons less prone to accidental presses. We also found that the replaceable leatherette pads would become relatively warm during prolonged use which may prove an issue during summer months. There is a proviso here, however, if you’re blessed with larger ears you may want to try a pair on before dropping the readies, as the cans are on the smaller size for this type of over ear. The headband’s moderate clamping force – which strikes a good balance between being snug and secure – coupled with their modest overall weight, and you have a set of cans that caused minimal fatigue during long sessions of use with negligible amounts of sound leakage. While the HD 350BT’s ear cups can’t boast fancy memory foam or plush leather covers, the leatherette finish does look and feels like a good quality compromise, with the somewhat standard foam padding offering just the right amount of bounce and flex. It’s a mixed bag in terms of comfort, too. While we’re on the subject of bags, it’s worth noting that unlike the 450BT, it’s disappointing to find the 350BT’s don’t come with a protective zip-up pouch. Fully foldable, they collapse into an easily stowed form that won’t take up too much rucksack space. Placed side by side with the HD 450BT, the only immediate difference in appearance is the 350BT’s lack of silver trim running above both hinges. While the can’ shells and band may not have upmarket material and trimmings, it does mean they’re comparatively light. They nevertheless feel sturdy, with plenty of give when stretched out. In hand, and on closer inspection, the moulded plastic construction lacks the premium soft-touch smooth finish of the higher ranking Sennheisers. We came away pretty impressed with the HD 450BT’s, but do the HD 350BT offer even better value, or do the further refinements go that bit too far? Sennheiser HD 350BT design - Lacks the premium feel of upper tier SennheisersĬoming in both white and black options, the HD 350BT look every bit like a premium-tier set of cans, taking their minimalistic design cues from Sennheiser’s discontinued HD 4.50BTNC – the now three-year-old ANC cans the 450 BT’s replace. The range features two models – the noise cancelling HD 450BT and the cheaper HD 350BT, which lacks active noise-cancelling. The German firm’s latest run of its affordable HD line of wireless cans promise similar sound to their top tier headline-grabbers, but with select features and certain trimmings pared back. With much recent fuss made over its much-lauded premium all-rounder Momentum Wireless 3’s and their travel-focussed PXC 550-II’s, it’s easy to overlook that Sennheiser also caters for leaner budgets in the HD 350BT.
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