Phil's Superpower of Enthusiasm

A place to write about things I enjoy, for my own edification. Headphones, audio gear, albums, whiskey, wine, golden retrievers etc.

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Lawyer, unabashed nerd and geek. Purveyor and pusher of excellent sci-fi/fantasy, good food, and repartee. He/him. Dog dad/servant to @Goldendenali.

I’m experimenting with Amazon Affiliate status in an attempt to defray some of the costs of headphone reviews; Amazon links may be affiliate links (depending on whether or not I’ve figured out how to use them correctly). Please feel free to buy elsewhere; this is just one way to recoup the costs of this hobby.

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  • Sennheiser HDB 630: Great Sound, Questionable Price

    The Sennheiser HDB 630 headphones are positioned as versatile ANC options but are criticized for their $500 price, which feels unjustified compared to alternatives like the Momentum 4. While they offer parametric EQ and decent sound quality, their comfort and ANC do not surpass competitors. Overall, better options exist for most users.