Sennheiser’s new affordable open earbuds are less affordable in the US

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Sennheiser has announced the first pair of open earbuds as part of its affordable Accentum range, but just how much of a bargain they are depends on where you live. US customers will have to pay more, presumably to offset increased import costs thanks to Trump’s recent tariffs. The Accentum Open earbuds will cost $129.95 when they begin shipping to US buyers in early June, but cost less elsewhere. They’ll arrive in Canada at the same time for CAD$149.95 (about $109), and are available already in Europe for €89.90 (about $102) and the UK for £69.99 (about $93). Those European prices include sales tax, making the difference even more stark. For comparison’s sake, when Sennheiser launched the $199.99 Accentum True Wireless this time last year, they were priced at CAD$279.95 (about $203, converted at today’s rates), €199.99 (about $227), and £169.99 (about $227). Pre ... Read full article.