Sennheiser Accentum Clip open earbuds are elite. There’s just one major issue.

Sennheiser is infamous for being fashionably late with its true wireless releases.

Just look at the flagship Momentum True Wireless 5 , which took more than two years to hit store shelves.

So, it’s no surprise that the legacy audio brand waited this long to create its first-ever open earbuds .

So, the Sennheiser Accentum Clip are here, and they join an already crowded market.

A direct competitor to market favorites such as the Shokz OpenDots series and the upscale Bose Ultra Open Earbuds , these clip-on buds not only live up to the Accentum line’s critically acclaimed reputation – they’re easily the best-sounding open earbuds money can buy.

There’s just one problem: Are you willing to cross the border to own a pair? That's right — Sennheiser has decided not to release these excellent open earbuds to U.S. shoppers.

Credit: Alex Bracetti / Mashable Sennheiser Accentum Clip: Unrivaled sound Sennheiser developed a 12mm dynamic driver that pumps out vibrant, crisp sound.

The fine-tuned combination of airy mids, smooth treble, and steady bass results in a sonically engaging listening experience no other category entry can match.

Audio is terrific right out of the box, though you can personalize it by creating your own EQ or selecting from multiple well-engineered presets in the companion app.

Enabling the LDAC codec produces the best sound quality.

There’s an uptick in clarity and depth when enabling the latter.

Details and nuances are more noticeable.

Vocals have a natural presence and remain transparent in rowdy environments; it takes incredibly loud noises to pull you away from music.

However, don’t expect full-bodied sound due to the lack of an acoustic seal.