Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Review | vs. Sony XM5
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- Sennheiser’s latest Momentum Wireless headphones look nothing like precocious versions. And they work better as well. But how about that Sennheiser sound? Is it still around? Because with the right recipe, Sennheiser could take Sony and it’s XM series headphones down a peg. Let’s find out.
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00:00 Introduction
02:07 Design
03:22 Controls
04:08 Specs
04:57 App
05:35 Compared to Sony XM5
06:37 Price
06:54 Noise Cancelling
07:46 Call Quality
08:37 Sound Quality
10:00 Final Verdict
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Sound quality is our North Star and it’s nice to see that point emphasized in the review 🤘🏻
Oh hey sennheiser
I've bought every momentum over ear and will be giving my 3's to my gf. Is it possible to get a pair to test?
I've owned many Sennheiser gaming and audio headphones, from HD599, PC350, GameOne, H6 Pro. Also owned a few Sony 1XM3, 1XM4, 1XM5. I can't wait for my Momentum 4 to arrive next week and see how it stacks with the rest of them.
I sent my Momentum 1s in for repair and was sent a pair of on ears instead. Sennheiser Canada sells these abs they sell chose to not repair my item.
@@letsgetdoing How good are the 3's? I had the 1's for years and they only recently broke down on me.
I was reading the manual of Momentum 4 and found a very interesting feature: You can connect this headphone with your PC via a USB-C cable instead of the 3.5mm audio cable. This function can be very useful for laptop users, since most laptops do not come with a good DAC, and connecting the headphone with USB-C should allow people to bypass this issue, and you don't have to worry about battery running out.
good take, in that case the M4 runs on its own DAC which reduce jitter from the source. Is this a publicly announced feature on M4?
Huh, nice one
My 6 year old Momentum 2's can do that only with micro usb instead of usb-c so not really a new feature
Yeah, momentum 3 can do that as well
In case of owning a MacBook that lacks usb A port, do I need to purchase additional c to c cable to have the lossless audio? Since I heard Momentum 4 comes along with only c to a cable. What exactly would the difference be between connecting Momentum 4 to my MacBook via usb c and 3.5 mm?
Glad to see Sennheiser bringing out a real challenger to Sony in this space. Really nice review Caleb!
Now bose has a real problem here. You really need to a fan to buy their headphones now.
@@serrael-182 I disagree, Sony has just as mediocre of a sound as Bose, the Bose 700 is a nicer looking, so it would just be up to which one you like the looks of better.
@@mikecast20 I disagree with this but I think this is a thing you can easily disagree with without having a big problem. ;) But i think youre right with one thing: The Bose 700 look better indeed!
They sold the Headphone devision.
@@jody024 I forgot about Sonova buying their consumer audio division, but it looks like they have a long term licensing deal to keep using the Sennheiser name.
I want to thank you for the time you spent comparing these products. Excellent detail. I returned the Sony XM4's and picked up the Momentum 4 for actually a little less cost. The momentum got it right. Excellent audio fidelity! Excellent comfort. Everything you said about them was accurate.
Also, I normally don't use over the ear headphones for phone calls. None of them have ever worked well for the other person. Well, they were already connected when a relative called so I thought, "what the heck, let's try it." I put them on and she said the audio at her end was crystal clear. We talked for an hour and it was wonderful. These are a winner!!
Thanks for the review, already pre-ordered these pair of headphones. I never had a premium consumer headphone before so probably not be able to compare with others, but I think these will be great pair of headphones for music and some meetings.
Would have loved to hear more about direct USB-C connection and low latency audio with aptX adaptive, both of these features are extremely important to me.
Yup, me too. No reviewers ever discuss wired modes nowadays!
You need to get the Sennheiser dongle to take advantage of that
Accidentally watched a video of yours of 3 years ago. You lost so much weight since then.
Looking great, man. Keep up the good work!
This is a very honest review, totally agree on the sound quality
eproduction being better on Sennheiser. I own MTW3 and it's brilliant, I am sure the next version is even better.
I disagree about "honest" And it makes no sens for the reviewer to say "to be honest: the software is just something extra".
I’m not an audiophile at all, but your summary of the sound quality difference was spot on. Bought a the Momentum 4’s yesterday and love the quality of sound. Great review as always.
Thank you for your review. Yours was the first one I hit up and you covered all the bases. I've had the Sony XM series (1 & 4) and the Senns Momentum 2. I also have the Airpods Max. I work mostly from home and participate in a lot of meetings. A lot. So many that sometimes I need to do "walking meetings" where I participate while I'm out for a walk, otherwise I may not get out of the house for 10 hours. I prefer to wear my Sony XM4's whenever I am out walking but not in a meeting. If I am going to do a walking meeting I always use the Airpods Max. The difference between the Sony XM4's and the Airpods Max is night and day. The wind noise when using the XM4's is bothersome for both me and the people on the other end. When using the Airpods Max even in very windy conditions, the Airpods Max completely deaden wind sound for both me and the people on the other end. The problem with the Airpods Max is their weight and the earpads tend to get warm. For my Sony XM4's I purchased Dekoni aftermarket earpads which are softer and deeper than the stock pads but they make Sony's ANC a little less effective. This does not however impact the XM4's poorer performance taking calls in windy or loud conditions.
I think that after this review I am going to give the Senn's a shot. I have been prioritizing ANC over everything else for quite some time but now I think it's time to shift gears and go back to audio performance. Before I do that I need to find out more about the new Focal wireless ANC headphones. As a head-fi snob with a rack full of high-end headphones (Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, Sony, Dan Clark, Audeze, Hifiman, Fostex) I am really curious about Focal's entry into the wireless ANC market.
Thanks again for the review!
In your opinion what has the best sound quality between your headphones?
@@moh7286 the Sennheiser Momentum II’s sound like 💩now but I didn’t think so at the time. I like the Sony XM4’s for both sound quality and comfort. The Dekoni earpads for the XM4’s add further to the comfort but at a trade-off. The stock earpads, which really do not require an “upgrade”, keep the headphone profile low and are better for ANC performance. The AirPods Max are too heavy for long-term enjoyment. They’re great for watching TV and movies with spacial audio but they’re only so-so sonically for regular music. I don’t even enjoy Apple’s spacial audio or Dolby surround audio tracks all that much on headphones. On my 11.2 home theater, yes. Otherwise, no. The AirPods Max are damn good at ANC and at negating wind sound if you’re out walking and talking. Considering the weight, it should be no surprise. Unlike Bose, Sony, Sennheiser and others who have tried to improve ANC while keeping the weight low, Apple just said “f^^k it, ours is going to be the best ANC on the market”. I would say so, but what good is it if the headphones are too heavy for long-term use? And the earpads get warm and sweaty. Easy to throw in the wash, but still. I was recently in a store and compared the Sony XM5 with the XM4. I noticed only the slightest improvement in ANC in that particular environment. Sonically it was impossible for me to do a proper A-B test. The XM5’s don’t fold like the XM4’s either and I felt as if the XM4’s have a lower profile on my head. I haven’t heard the Momentum IV’s yet so I can’t say anything about them. I’ve always enjoyed my Sony’s and can easily recommend them. And I will admit a bias against Bose just because everyone was wearing them and Bose was lauded as the best ANC headphones evah! Then along came Sony and said “we’ll see about that”. Sennheiser is no slouch either.
@@WillieBloomhave you tried the momentum 4’s yet by any chance? I am debating between the Air Pod Maxes, XM4/XM5 and momentums. Which do you think?
@@gauze.65 AirPods Max if you prioritize movies with Apple TV. Everything else goes to Sony. I have both the MX4 and the MX5. The MX5 have slightly better already awesome ANC and are a bit lighter. The MX4 folds and works better when switching between devices like iPhone and iPad. Originally the XM5 couldn’t do this but Sony has improved it with a firmware update. The handoff is still better with the XM4. The sound profile is to my ears basically the same. If there is a big price jump or you prefer folding headphones then get the XM5. No need to worry about missing out on the XM5’s. If your priority is weight and getting that last percentage of performance the go for the XM5’s.
I haven’t tried the latest Sanns but I am happy with Sony. Their ANC is the best.
About AirPods Max: good for surround sound if coupled with Apple TV. They also have really good ANC and where they beat everyone is audio quality for calls and if you’re out walking and talking. They deaden all wind noise which is great for both you and the person or people on the other end. What I don’t like: they’re heavy as f… and my ears get sweaty after a while. I will be selling mine once I get the Audeze Maxwell.
What I would buy right now if I was on the market is the Focal Bathys. They’re expensive, they look cool and all reviews about sound quality and ANC have been good. I got my hands on a mint condition second hand Focal Utopia 2022. Still bloody expensive but they rendered most of my other headphones useless. They’re not perfect but they’re really really good.
Happy hunting.
And don’t forget to use the equalizer in the Sony app if you go that route. It’s better to equalize there and keep the settings flat in your music app such as Spotify. IMHO of course. Personally I prefer a bit more base, a lot more midrange and reduced treble.
@@WillieBloom You are a headphones review god. Thank you!
I can understand why these are considered successors to the Momentum 3, but in my opinion the Momentum 4 wireless actually acts as the successor to the sennheiser pxc 550-ii. The design and use-case for both these headphones are similar, rather than those of momentum 3, which wasn't as travel friendly. Senheiser is basically using the momentum brand name for its flagship wireless stuff.
Just looked these headsets up, yeah I think you are right. Seems like they are bringing everything they have learned into the Momentum 4. I suspect the pxc 550-ii for factor was just better then the Momentum 3 as well.
@@Swarm509 I totally agree with you, didn't really like the momentum 3 but love the pxc 550 II and I use them everyday, the momentum 4 might be a good option to me when the price drop a bit
M4 are definitely not a successor to the M3.M4 have better battery life but that’s it. M3 sound, look, feel so much better. The quality of the M3 is miles ahead of M4
Well senheiser is owned by another company now so things will be a little different
I just got them, as a replacement for my beloved but broken PXC 550 (power switch issue). I loved the PXC 550's comfort and usability, also their sound which was always better than any Sony or Bose. But now that I have the M4, the PXC sound like Bose to me. Only now I can hear their peaky, uneven upper mids/treble. Everything sounds better on the M4: deeper, more exact bass, clear mids, even and airy treble, incredible soundstage and imaging! ANC is also on another level. Only the comfort was better on the PXC because of their light weight and deeper earcups. I felt right at home in terms of usability, but I won't miss "Phone 1" and "Phone 2" ;)
For the money I think these will be hard to beat. Definitely gonna grab a pair.
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Thank you for review. I just received XM5 to compare with Momentum 4, when I'll receive them (preorded) to decide which may suit me better. Meanwhile I tested them with my current M3. M3 for me lack of comfort, battery life and don't like fisical buttons and was looking for upgrade. XM5 very comfy and nice design, plenty of extra futures, but I was surprised how dull they sound compared to M3, which was released by the end of 2019. There's no need to wait till M4 arrive, XM5 will be send back. In my opinion Bowers & Wilkins PX7 also sound better than XM5, which I had a chance to own.
Quality review. Appreciate the depth and comparison to both models. My research has been satisfied with this video!
I currently have the XM4 and they're brilliant. Sennheiser looks like my next move when I retire these puppies.
Thanks for this. I just ordered some momentum 4s. I had some sennheiser’s a long time ago but haven’t had any in recent years. Even though it’s been a long time no other headphones have scratched the itch that the Sennheisers left.
Timing must be everything. Only today, did I listen to the Momentum Wireless 4. They were absolutely amazing. Super comfy with a flawless sound quality. Definitely on my purchase list.
Could you please tell me how they compare to the bose 700 ? It may be irrelevant to ask this since it is considered to be less good than the xm4 but I still prefer the overall sound.
I gotta watch this later! I had the monentum 1 and 3’s, always enjoyed their sound but I’m interested to hear how the new ones compare! I’ve been using the Edifier STAX Spirit S3’s for a couple months now and really enjoying them!
How does the S3 compare to the M3 ones I'm wondering because since the S3 has planar drivers which produces detailed sounds, M3 has dynamic drivers which has that natural punchy bass
Didn't even realise Edifier made headphones and these look decent. I have the same question as Alex because planars are known to be chrystal in the mids and highs but not so good in the bass. These might be ok though because they are closed back.
I really enjoyed this review.. concise and informative..
Gracias por la gran aportación, aquí en España aún no han hecho la comparación, y con tu review, decido comprarme los Momentum 4.
Saludos
Thanks for the great contribution, here in Spain they have not yet made the comparison, and with your review, I decide to buy the Momentum 4.
Greetings
I prefer the Sennheiser sound signature over the Sony sound signature typically..but the Sony noise cancelling is another level.
There is no typical sound signature per brand. And especially with the Momentum series that are Sennheiser's bassy series whereas in most other options they aim to provide listeners a more neutral sound (meaning there is no signature at all).
@@djoetma although the momentum has more bass than a typical hifi product it by no means was a baddy headphone 😂😂.
ends up where you started
I'm curious how much the difference in ANC between the headphones in an airplane. I love Sony ANC in an airplane.
I dont get why people need such intense anc… these would be comparable to the XM4’s, which were fine for everyone last year, now all of a sudden the anc aint enough. I find headphones without anc that have a good seal when music is playing, almost no sounds gets in. So all these products with anc, it’s just a bonus
The fact that the main plus the sonys have is call quality is fantastic because I've never used headphone for a phone in my entire life. Definitely getting the Momentum 4s. The ANC is nice but I don't live in a noisy city or work in a loud office, the most I need to cut out is a large ventilation fan and some talking I work in electronic board production, it's a clean quiet environment. Sound quality on the Momentum 4s being better sold me immediately
The momentums also have great microphones. I was in a call with a friend while walking along a busy road and he said he didn’t hear the cars at all!
@@MaticTheProto yes I agree as well. The little I have talked on them they have been good. I ask my wife or mom or whoever I'm talking to if I sound ok and nobody has said anything negative. I don't live in downtown Chicago so traffic noise isn't really even a big deal for me either
@@MRFLAPPYTREEhi I’m considering either getting these, or Sony xm5. I’m leaning towards these as sennheiser is an audio focused company, but since I see you have one can I have your opinion on them after so long?
The biggest reason I want to get these is the usb connection so not killing the battery all the time. Also, I like having the ability to hear outside noise, too much ANC is not comfortable to me, so if the M4's aren't as good as Sony's, that fine with me. I want mostly for music and movies and occasionally for vdo/calls. As for airplanes... I don't know, I might try using earplugs and the M4 and see what happens. I hate flying.
@@MRFLAPPYTREEdo your headphones still work? I read that many people get a white noise/crackling sound after a few months that makes them unusable
My Sony Xm3 broke last week after 3 years of rigorous use, I was planning to upgrade to xm5 but now I'm interested in the momentums. I usually watch shows and listen to podcasts and music so I'm more inclined towards the Momentums after this review
Just an FYI the M4 feel and look cheap. I have the M3 and the M4 are a big downgrade in quality and sound compared to M3.If you can get the M3 do it
I'm in the exact same situation, did you upgrade to the xm5 or m4?
@@0rbsterez I went for Bose QC45 because it was on sale and was like $180 cheaper than the sony xm5. I wanted to buy Sennheiser but I heard there are lots of quality issues and Sony was a little bit expensive for me. I'm happy with bose it has the good audio quality and good battery life so I can't complain.
@@gunngator588 I heard that Bose QC45 leaked music or sounds sometimes if the volume is too loud, it may bothers people around, have you tried yet? I want a BOSE QC45 but I dont like bothering people with sounds leaking from my headphone. thank you!
@@gunngator588 is the bose QC45 better than XM3 though?
There is one hidden awesome function in the Momentum 4 which is it can play audio via usb. Imagine you need to make a conference call and your desktop doesn't have bluetooth, some desktop separate the mic and sound 3.5mm so the includes audio cable does work either. It's just eaiser to have usb audio, and you can charge the headphone while listenting. This is perfect for me. Usb on Sony, Bose, or Surface headphones are just for charging only, and no audio while charging.
I think Sony and Bose are losing a lot of business because of that.
I always enjoy your videos. You are very informative and I would definitely go with the Sennheiser M4
I tried the XM5s and wasn't impressed enough to upgrade from my XM4. The XM4 is still a masterpiece. I think it's the full bass that the XM4 produces that's hard to let go of.
I'm still on my XM3 and I'm not impressed with the XM4 and XM5. Both have way weaker bass that can't even be fixed with the equalizer to measure up to XM3 bass level. And XM3 is no slouch in sound quality either.
@@robinyumnam2646 Oh? That's interesting 🤔 I love my XM3's but I have been looking at the XM4/5's with envious eyes, you've made me rethink.
@@Roboto82 Not a substantial upgrade TBH, considering how expensive they are. And you'll miss the bass. But the soundstage is a lil' wider on the XM4 and XM5 but very negligible. It's the soundstage that's lacking on the XM3,XM4,XM5. At this price, this is not acceptable. Even the TWS WF-XM4 has a substantially wider soundstage than these 3 big ass over-the-ear headphones.
I bought the xm5's on release day and they just sit on a hook gathering dust, I still use my old qc 35 II's over them. The band is oppressively uncomfortable. Just another 400 dollar set of headphones I dont use :(
@@Gimpo925 you should resell them as fast as you can...
These look like Sennheiser is finally building actual spiritual successors to the PXC550 line which was a great product that I loved before getting the XM3s. I'm really excited about the possibilities.
Right? It's been soooooo long since they've released an updated pair of ANC headphones despite having had great features introduced before
100%!!! Still using my 550 ii but I think I may finally upgrade to 4!
One Year later: The softwre comes now with a 5 Band equilizer and the price dropped under 300€. The sound is still unsurpassed and the quality of workmanship is still very high...
Is the noise cancelling improved? I mostly used during flights… so
I love my Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless! The best I´ve ever had! Congrats to Sennheiser!
the new Sennheiser Momentum 4 look like the Jabra Evolve2 75, but with bigger earcups. The previous Sennheiser Momentum 3 looked so much better and distinctive
It’s like the jabras and surface headphones had a baby
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Look better but those exposed wires were delicate for me to wear
The Momentum 3 was ugly AF
loved the momentum 3’s aesthetically, but i hated them in every other aspect. i had them for less than 24h and returned them right away. too buggy, sound was weak + metallicy (even for $250 headphones, which is the price i found them at), and omg the pinch when opening them…
As a college student it's the xm5's for obvious reasons, the ANC is such a deal breaker, although in my opinion i would definitely choose the Sennheisers over the airpod maxes and Bose 700, I had the Bose for half a year and then they just burned themselves while i was asleep in my bed, potentially threatening my life as the bedsheets covers also were burned through when i woke up...
Haven't tried yet but if Momentum 4 can deliver similar anc as xm4, I'm happy with that
Thanks Caleb 🎧.
I have the Sennheiser GSP 600 wired headphones. The sound is ultra clear without being too bright. The lows could be better, but aren’t lacking. I’m just used to my home setup with a 10” subwoofer.
60 hours!? 🤩
Wow, cool to see a proper twist test! xD I was sceptical about the durability of the plastic, but these look surprisingly elastic!
I have been a Sennheiser user (currently have the momentum 2 truly wireless) and wanted to get a good pair of over-ear headset. I got a good deal on the XM5's and decided to buy them instead. I don't care for features, my main concern has always been the sound quality, and comparing the XM5's with my momentum 2 Truly Wireless earbuds... I was honestly shocked to realize my momentum 2's had better sound quality compared to the Sony XM5's. The XM5's come with a lot of features, especially the very high-end quality ANC, but I personally could care less about all the 'gimmicks.' I think I will return the XM5's and go for the Momentum 4's.
Momentum 2 headphones also sound way better than the the Sony XM4. In fact, I never thought the Sonys sounded that great. Not bad but also not excellent.
I think a lot of people don't tinker with the Sony EQ in the app. That's where they truly shine and beat any competition. I recommend setting it to "Bright" and adding in Clear Bass +2.
I agree with you own that point. The e q set on bright sounds awesome. I returned the Bose 700 because the stage sounded artificial. Haven’t tried the Senns yet.
Yeah the Bose are amazing for phone calls, I was on a mountain and driving a diesel forklift, it was loud as hell, and people could hear me but nothing else. The 700s for calls is the best.
Even EQing for a while, the Sonys don’t sound as good as the momentum’s out of the box.
@@pappadappacarhauler757 I totally agree on the eq "bright" setting on my XM4s. As a semi-professional musician and an audiophile that primarily consumes smooth jazz. I find that setting to be very accurate in reproducing the music!
I agree that changing the XM4s to Bright makes them a lot better than the default EQ, but this shouldn't be necessary and is a deal breaker for me since they don't retain custom EQ while wired (which is needed when playing on a PS5 for instance). The default EQ on the Sony XM4s really bothers me
Hello ,,great review,,, which have higher volume ?? Cheers Ian
Hello you are doing really great.
Just had one question-
Is sony wh1000-xm5 comfortable with spectacles/eye-glasses??
Does it hurt our ears ??
Thank you
just got mine just now, loving it!!!
A "Spare parts / maintenance" section would be great to have in reviews for expensive wearable tech like this. Especially when buying a very expensive pair of headphones, you want to know if replacement parts (especially ear pads) are affordable or even obtainable.
Also would be nice to have these compared to the best $150-200'ish headphones and if the improvements in sound quality, comfort, ANC etc. are worth double the price.
I'm lucky enough that I could easily afford these cans, but I think cheaper ones would have better QoL in the sense of peace of mind while travelling, due to not being as expensive to replace if lost, stolen etc.
The spare parts for the Momentum 4s aren't on the Sennheiser site yet, but there's spareparts for all previous models and the cups for the Momentum 3s are about $39.
It has some new features
I never bought service for Easter earlier 😕 😐 earbuds
Great video but What do you think about the Shure aonic 50? And How will you compare it with Sennheiser momentum 4 ?
How is the sound signature compared to the Momentum 3? HD58x is my main headphones but I'm thinking about getting some wireselss ones for when I'm feeling more active lol
Just purchased the fives but will likely look very closely at the Sennheiser four. I do think Sony Five gives excellent noise cancelling but I also think the sound, while excellent just isn't brilliant. They give you everything but it seems flat sometimes. Not complaining overly, but you just know there's more to the (music) story while you're listening. But really, I bought them for the noise cancelling and wow, do they ever deliver there. Fantastic! ALso, I'm totally impressed with the fit. I walk very long (5hours +) regularly and my Sony Three never let me down, but the Five seem to lift me up. Btw, good sharp review 🙂
let us know if u ever try these 4's and how they both compare
Everybody always talking about how great the XM series are, but the sound is in comparison with Sennheiser just not the sound you'd expect from such an expensive headphone in my opinion. They are all great headphones, but that's just something I noticed throughout the years.
Sennheiser's sound is just so clear and alive. Their way of tuning it is just amazing!
Finally. It’s nice to hear someone else say this, because man I feel crazy sometimes. I bought the xm4’s and was expecting something superb, and honestly I think they sound not great at all. It’s night and day for me. The momentum’s are very clear and tight. Highs are sparkly, lows are rumbly and punchy without being muddy. Very alive sounding where the Sony’s sound big, but very sterile.
@@robbynaumann439 Exactly! Sennheiser's ANC may not be as good as Sony's but at least the sound is way better! If you really love music, quality sound is just so much more important, especially for those prices. Sony definitely needs to come up with improvement on their sound stage, and Sennheiser needs to come up with improvement for their ANC!
@@GSNLYT Yes. I tried to replicate the same audio frequency curve of both Sonys and Sennys and the latter sounded way way better. So even without trying them, I found who's the best bet for sound.
I felt the same way until I played with the EQ settings, I was going to return them but I love them now. I haven’t listened to the Sennheiser set yet but I’m going to.
Update...I tried the Sennheiser and the sound is incredible, the XM5 has better ANC and phone call quality...I'm keeping both. I fly a lot and will wear the XM5 on flights but my everyday headphone will be the Sennheiser.
@@GSNLYT it’s funny people try to talk about the senn anc though like it’s bad. It’s honestly comparable to the xm4, which was stellar for everyone last year and now we make out like it ain’t enough. Idk what people are doing to need such intense anc, but my xm4’s would get me killed with how silent everything is - almost a turn off for me most of the time.
So i think Senn have hit the sweet spot, of course year on year it will get better, but really who cares.
Sennheizer seems great for my usage when it comes to music!
Have hou ever tried out wireless headphones with surround sound support?
I own a pair of JVC:s EXT-1 headphones that I use when watching Bluray movies and UHD movies. Supports both ATMOS and DTS X.
Please review if you can and compare if you find others for home cinema use. There are lots for PC gamers but not so many with HDMI that are available it seems.
Thanks for a great show!
Cheers!
Just bought xm4 and love them. Still in the return window. These are only $50 more. Is it worth returning and upgrading? XM4 sound quality wasnt as crazy good as i imagined.
Great Review. The Momentum 4 will be my new headphone. One thing on 60 hours of battery - Is that the rating when noise cancellation is NOT engaged? Seems to be a competitive coup at first look, but I am skeptical. Still, a great headphone with outstanding sonic performance.
60 hours can be achieved at 50% volume while ANC is active.
Yep they also mentioned ANC with iPhone @ 50%vol
Great review. I was curious if you were going to mention a comparison between them when it comes to watching movies, channel separation, Dolby Atmos effect etc. what about the latest from Bose? How do they compare? Thanks!
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Is it possible to completely turn off both ANC and Transparency?
How does the size and depth of ear cups compare to Bose QC45/NC700? To the Sonys?
How about clamping pressure? You mentioned it but didn’t elaborate.
Do they have noticeable “cabin pressure” with ANC on?
Thanks for a great review, will be getting these.
I have a Momentum 3 and an XM5, and to be honest even though the Momentum 3 is 3 years old now, it sounds better overall. Just like you explained in the video, it feels more open and detailed, and the bass is deeper.
However, i am using the XM5 for calls, because, i have a lot of meetings, and it is really a good thing that people doesnt hear the distractive noises on my side. When the background noise is loud then i am still using my XM5-s, because of the ANC.
I am eager to try the Momentum 4, the XM5 is big for my head, the Momentum 3 fits good. If the 4 will be comfortable, then i will buy them :) After the video i feel like it will be like the Momentum 3 with better ANC and touch controls, which i really like on the XM5.
Just out of curiosity, does Momentum perform better even with more acoustic songs? I've heard some places that Momentum would be better for electronic and Pop and Sony for alt-rock and folk since its more detailed.
@@TheFilipeAraujo I think yes, when i put on the XM5 after the Momentum 3, it sounded muffled to me. I cant explain why, but somehow the momentum 3 feels better in every genre. I bought a momentum 4 , and the sound is more clear compared to the xm5. The anc is good, but the touch control is inferior compared to the xm5. The ambient mode is also not as good. And it is my taste, but I really like the bass heavy sound of the momentum 3, it is loud, it can physically hurt if I turn it to 80%, of course i am not hurting my self, but there is a big headroom. The momentum 4 on the other hand is quiet... there is bass but even with bass boost I dont feel the bass. It is flat compared to the momentum 3, and a comsumer headphone should be fun to listen to, I dont want to listen to audiophile music while I am working... but this is my opinion, it may change I am only using is for an hour or so.
@@zoltankurucsai1296 Zoltán how is the call quality between the momentum 4 and the mx5 ? I'm really interested in it, since the xm5, you've tested cancels outside noise so well. How big is the difference in mic-anc quality ?
@@Ematuresco in my opinion, the XM5 is much better. It cancells out more background noise. And my voice is much louder. The M4 is muffled compared to it. The only thing the M4 does better is the multipoint, the switch between phone music and laptop meeting call is very good.
Yeah, I just bough a Momentum 4 because the 3 I had was worn out. The 4 sounds like its so high-pitched or something its anoying to listen to songs I like. They sound cheap now :/
I should have bough another Momentum 3 again, that one was just fine... No more Senheiser for me in the future. So many points the 4 is actually so much worse than the 3 0.o
What a waste of money...
Sennheiser has been better sounding than Sony for a couple of generations now (I've had the XM1, XM3, and tried the XM4) - especially over a USB connection (Sennheiser is the only high end brand that lets you hear sound over USB). I recently fell into the world of audiophile headphones. After trying a bunch of them, I came back to the ANC headphones because my work environment is too noisy for anything else. The Momentum 3 is a bit bassy compared to many wired audiophile grade headphones (even with the bass all the way down in eq), but they hold up well against them overall. They're definitely in a league of their own for sound quality among ANC headphones. I'm really interested in what the M4 will sound like. I'm also looking forward to not carrying around the M3's bulky carrying case too.
Nice review! Anyone know what this other headphone may be that would give sony or sennheiser run for their money?
I am looking into both these headphones and the Bose QC 45. How would the mic of the momentum and xm5 compare in a quiet place? What would sound better at the other end?
I’ve been really enjoying the XM5s besides how shallow the earcups are. Might consider trying these out once they go on sale at some point. The earcups look deeper
Was it not an option to go for the XM4's? Cheaper and deeper earcups. I wish Sony made the XM5 in the same design as the XM4s and for what they brought to market now, just came up with a different name. Kinda like what Bose did. They had the NC700, but also the QC35II next to that for people who valuesld comfort and practical use over design.
@@djoetma personally I don’t like the way the XM4s look, and I need something with a good mic for work, so the XM4 was out. When the XM5 was announced and it took care of my dislikes of the XM4 they seemed like a no brainer, and I would be thrilled with them if my right ear didn’t start getting irritated after 45 minutes or so.
@@bfife22 XM4's are king. You're missing out.
I fully agree with the sound description, even though, to certain extent it will always be subjective - I'm not an audiophile ;) Nevertheless, I must say this, with Momentum 4 for me it's love-hate relationship, really. Just as much pleasure I get from using them on daily basis, to listen to favourite music, or just wearing them, as much I hate them for bugs, irritating actions etc. Period. I hope that there are some patches, upgrades on the way Sennheiser. Regardless.... I would never trade them for Sony :)
Hi Would like to know if what’s the best headphones to use for watching movies? Don’t know what to purchase. Will use them mostly for watching movies while the babies are asleep. Thank you.
I appreciate you time doing this video after all said and done which ones would you buy. Sony X5 or Momentum 4?
I bought the Bose qc45, Sony mx5 and these momentum 4 to test. I found the Bose qc45 the most comfortable easily followed by the momentum 4 and then the mx5. The anc is the best on the qc45/mx5 pretty close together BUT the anc on the momentum 4 are really behind in anc. I could still hear sounds a bit.
Just bought the momentum 4 and oh boy the sound quality blew my mind. Was using a Skullcandy Riff 2 and this already felt like a huge upgrade. The wired mode sounds more clean and I could still use the ANC in wired mode.
the twist test caught me off guard!!! i got scared ajajajaj. great review, will consider buying thi,! thanks!!!
Thats a great sound in the video,what mic are you using?
Which one goes louder??
love my XM5's. Far and away my favorite headphones i have ever owned.
My Jabra Evolve 75 died on me at work and I got to order a replacement. The Sennheiser seemed more suited for my work today since I don't call as much as I listen to music while trying to fix 2nd-line tickets.
This video made me more certain that I'd like the Sennheisers.
Excited to see when they arrive at the office, thanks for a very informative video!
How does the case size compare to the humongous XM5 case? Thanks!
Another reviewer stated the treble on the Momentum 4 is rolled off. He also stated the bass tends to bleed into the midrange. That was a deal breaker until I watched your review. The way you described the sound signature is what I am looking for. I'll have to watch more reviews to see where this goes.
Some say this is the best detailed headphones out there going against AKG, Grados, Bose, Sony's although In that list weren't the B&O, Master and Dynamic I don't remember honestly. What Hifi? A audiophile most trusted for me put the XM5 number one in wireless sound quality
@@alexsmith1207 So you're saying XM5 is the wireless sound quality King?? If so, is that because of LDAC??
The only way you'll know what these sound like is for you to buy them and try them yourself and then return them if you don't like it.
@@PSYCHOV3N0M yep, i agree everyone has sound preferences although the majority tends to seek fantastic low end I'm one of them, although the majority of headphones i had was flat, neutral, even bright or Harman headphones to the point of ear fatigue (AKG, B&O) so i enjoyed the XM4 ones when i tried them from a sibling. Can't wait to test the Sennheiser Momentum 4 it's about time.
Wait for rtings to put up the frequency response so you can compare tuning between headphones
Dude, your videos are awesome man!
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They need to make a wireless headset as comfortable as the HD 600. A lot of people use over the ear wireless headsets at home at the computer - not while jogging. The HD 600 have a super soft cushion the breathes so you dont' feel hot and are comfy even when wearing glasses.
i know these are more for relaxation and chillin but are they okay for working out as well?
Need to compare them to my PXC 550-II and see if it's worth/better as an upgrade!
Would be an awesome comparison
I just got them, as a replacement for my beloved but broken PXC 550 (power switch issue). I loved the PXC 550's comfort and usability, also their sound which was always better than any Sony or Bose. But now that I have the M4, the PXC sound like Bose to me. Only now I can hear their peaky, uneven upper mids/treble. Everything sounds better on the M4: deeper, more exact bass, clear mids, even and airy treble, incredible soundstage and imaging! ANC is also on another level. Only the comfort was better on the PXC because of their light weight and deeper earcups. I felt right at home in terms of usability, but I won't miss "Phone 1" and "Phone 2" ;)
I saw the Momentum 4 is quite heavy at 293g. The XM5 is much lighter at 250g, but you mentioned that the Momentum is more comfortable than the XM5. Is the weight difference noticeable when you wear them? Especially after long hours of wear?
Good question. Personally I don't like the XM5's fit anyway. The headband is too narrow and there is no recognizable point in the middle. It's very light, but that doesn't make it more comfortable then heavier options. 50 g isn't too much. If the headband is able to sprwd the wight properly, the extra weight shouldn't be a factor.
but which one is the best for rock ? to listen the best hi resolution of rock music ? who can deliver via bluetooth the best quality ? Momento 4 , Sony , B&W , Bose or MW75 ?
I bought the new Beats Studio pro and a month later they stated having crazy issues returned them and picked up momentum 4 and so far love them
I got my xm5 just today. The only reason i bought it, because it's cost less $56 than momentum 4. Yes, it's irony when the momentum 4 should be $50 cheaper than xm5, but after 1 year, sony made it cheaper than momentum 4, while the momentum 4 still hold the same price 😵
Thanks a lot for this review. I was thinking a lot about which one to buy but Momentum is my final choice indeed. Just like you said, I'm not a businessman and I don't travel very much so the Momentum wins again. I've been a Sony fan for so long but this time I will say no to Sony. BTW, if I buy the white version, will they age badly? I'm tired of this endless black color. And I love how beautiful they look in white.
How are the headphones treating you do you like them or do you regret your purchase?
@Isaac depue until now, everything is amazing. Call quality is very good and the battery life seems to last forever. I have no complaints so far.
@@MrFloryn88bro which one is better as compared 1000xm4 and momentum4
Btw i prefer sound quality and descent bass 👍
i was in Store to Test the Sony and was really disapointed about the Sound Quality. I really locking forward to the Sennheiser to be my next Headphone Thanks for this Review!!!!!!!!!!!!
When I connect to two devices at the same time - can I hear music from one and movie sounds from the other one simultaneously with different volume levels ?
Ok so i had both and i can confidently say that Mr Caleb is absolutely right in the video. You're gonna want the XM5 only for the better noise cancelling and better microphones. Momentum's ANC is on the level of the XM4 tho which is absolutely enough for day-to-day use. You will not hear anything even in a loud train once you play your music. It's 9/10. Other than that - i encourage you to get the Momentums. Better design and built quality, earcups swivel both ways, better comfort, better case, MUCH more detailed sound, better price. USB audio (a VERY underrated feature) and a killer batery life. Once you get these, you WILL be charmed. It's just the thing that the sonys are worldly considered the best headphones in the world and that is a narcisistic factor (get the best or nothing). Overall once you get the momentums you will gladly forget the Sony's!
You're absolutely right. I've had the XM5s for a year or so and yesterday the swivel hinge to the earcup broke despite very, very careful use. So now it just dangles loosely around the ear. Due to that, I bought a Momentum 4 after a bit of research. I was truly blown by the sound and the quality of the bass. Exceptional. All I need now is some really good settings for the equalizer.
@@eddiek8179 Thank you for your comment, my old PX7 just broke and I had to inform about current over-ear headphones. Right now I am between the XM5 and the Momentum 4, and since I only care about sound quality, I think I will go with them for now.
I have the momentum 4. Good isolation and sound quality, but what bugs me is that they are not as loud as I'd like them to be and not as bassy as I'd want them to be. To me they always feel like they could use a tad more bass and volume.
Same. I use an extra App for higher volume
You've got to be a little deaf at this point or stuck with a defective set. Not screwing with you, because connected to my pc I rarely go over 70%. 100 is deafening. And the bass is actually something I'm actively turning down as it has much to much. Just take a look at the measurements. Should be obvious.
@@PKAWA it might be a bit of both. After 1 or 2 months of burn in they sound a bit clearer. I still find myself taking them to 100 on PC and they're still not as loud as I'd want them to be, craving a few more decibels.
Thanks for the review, you read my mind.
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i go for sennheiser, they have really good products and i really like the design of the momentum 4. Thank you for your review 🤝
Same as Suhre Aonic 50, can Momentum 4 listen to music through USB-C connection?
If possible, is there a difference in sound quality?
I found the instruction manual for the Momentum 4 Wireless at one of Sennheiser's web pages. In that manual (which is a PDF file) it says the headphones have:
(7) _Input for analog audio cable, 2.5 mm; - when a cable is connected, flight mode is activated and Bluetooth is deactivated_
(8) _USB-C socket for charging, calling, streaming via PC/Mac_
Later on in the instruction manual it says: _You can listen to music when the headphones and your audio source are connected via Bluetooth, the audio cable, or via USB._
Returned my XM4s for the Momentum 4s. They sound twice as good and I like the new design, much more comfortable. They actually sound like they cost $350 unlike the Sonys.
You sure its sound quality TWICE as good?
@@jokast8861 to my ears, yea.
Can you compare anc of both?
@@allbaugh04 no question xm4s have better ANC by about 30-40%. But the momentum’s sound quality is probably 70% better. The trade off was worth it for me.
Hi Caleb, excellent video. An unrelated question? What camera do you use for your talking head videos?
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Love your twist test, how many earphones have you broken with that test ?
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Its cool when you realize that everything nowdays are good products, I mean, to XM5's sound is just perfect, but the one from the other brand that I dont know how to spell make it even better than the perfect. Technology is just soo advanced right now.
Ew
Its a german brand (but i think they sold the consumer department last year) and they may not be the most modern brand but still they offer real superb audioquality since decades.
These headphones are fantastic, but I did have to send it back for a couple of reasons. Let me list some pros and cons:
Pros:
-Sound quality is amazing and noticably better compared to other headphones even if you're not an audiophile.
-Surprisingly, the touch controls and smart features work flawlessly now. Auto pause, auto turn off/on. I love the double tap to pause and enter transparency (might even be better than Sony quick attention).
-You can use the headphones wired or bluetooth while it charges.
-Of course, battery life.
Cons:
While it is comfortable for most, it is fatiguing to wear. Personally, I have large ears and head so I found the ear cups slightly small and the thick padding generated a lot of heat in my ears. If you have small ears, this will be amazing. I just wish clamping force was slightly lower.
-ANC is good but lacks behind Sony and Bose. The transparency mode, especially, has loud static.
I say if you have smaller ears and you will use music with ANC, get these headphones. It's phenomenal in almost every category, but ultimately as someone who needs those roomier earcups and ANC to study, I will have to go with something like the QC45.
Thanks this was helpful, if my main purpose is to study, do you think the XM5 is a good choice? Thanks
@@seanyboss9441 I think it's an excellent choice. I was on the fence, and frankly still am, with the Bose and Sony XM5. Just note that Bose has some white noise (and some cabin pressure, but you get used to it) while the Sony doesn't. Only reason that's keeping me away from it are the shallow earcups and adjusting the volume can be a pain on the Sony. Also, if you have a smaller head, the clamping force will be loose which can add unwanted pressure on the top of the head, but it wasn't an issue for me. Other than that, go for it! You won't be disappointed!
Mine arrive tomorrow. Can’t wait to try them.
How does the MOMENTUM 4 ANC compare with Sony XM5s? Thanks!
Design-wise, I like the Sennheiser more. They look sleeker somehow. It would be nice to be able to use these wireless headphones with a wire. You can do that on the Sony (not sure on the Sennheiser), but the wired mode doesn't work with the microphones.
Momentum 3 looked way better and unique.
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From another review, yes, you can use them with a 3.5mm headphone jack, which can be even used when they are off (ANC obviously won't work), and they can be used in wired mode with a USB-C cable on phones/computers (both these features were already present on the Momentum 3s)
@@alexworm1707 That's subjective not to mention that what matters most is sound quality and comfort along with noise cancellation quality.
Aesthetic design comes last.
@@PSYCHOV3N0M liking it or not is subjective, it was factually more unique, this new one looks too much like xm5. I agree that sound and comfort matter the most.
If the Sony's actually stayed connected to the bluetooth device for longer than a few minutes they would be brilliant. One of the best reviews around, a well balanced review.
That sounds more on your side, rather than the headphones (or you got a bad pair)
Hi ,Caleb can you do a review of the Master and Dynamic MW75 ? Thanks ....(.and and a overall comparison between them and the Momentum 4 and the Sony XM5, if would be possible)
I was trying to decide between the M4 and XM5 and went with the Sony’s after hearing about a lot of connectivity issues and weird bugs with the M4s. I really wanted the M4s but I can’t stand buggy, inconsistent software. Anyone have these that can comment on this? Thanks
Quite surprised to see that Sennheiser is coming cheaper than other competitors..
Usually they are Expensive maybe The New Owner of the Sennheiser brand wants more popularity with lower prices...
Hope they keep the Sennheiser Quality to its future products ..
There is no new owner. The joint venture with Epos was always temporary and now they split again. Also, it's more that Sony is opportunistic with their higher prices and also know that their price will drop. Right now they are in sale quite often and in my country are around the same price as these Sennheisers. And the XM4s are out there as well which apart from the mic don't really perform mich worse (and they are foldable and are more comfortable for most).
@@djoetma ,
Sennheiser Sold their consumer audio department last year to a Swiss company....
That's what I heard . .
The XM5 audio quality hugely benefits from adjustment of the equalizer. Just opens the sound right up its extraordinary. Out of the box, it's a bit disappointing to be honest.
Yeah I tested it and said I wont spend money this much for a headphones that sound like this. A good pair should blow me away out of the box, no EQ. ANC is just secondary to me
@@vnegundo I have never known headphones to blow me away. Impressive perhaps, but floorstanding speakers is the starting point.
@@vnegundo just EQ once in the app and it's saved that way on the headphone forever. I've never had a headphone that I liked right out of the box.
@@xiaoabrose never? wireless i understand, but a good pair of wired headphones with a decent amp/dac should leave an impression.
@@amanasd26 Correct, my experience and opinion. I have a $10k amp and 2 speaker setup. It can make you weep. Headphones are the McDonald's of audio. Convenient, always there, and adequate at best. Cable or not. It simply cannot touch what a 4 driver heavy wood speaker can do.
Is the bass from the sennheiser momentum 4 more than the bass you get from the Sony xb900n?
Two questions.
1. Will the touch controls work on an MP3 player? Such as an Astell and Kern device?
2. Is there a way to adjust the ANC / EQ settings without the app?
So glad I got the Momentum 3 when I did. Much better build with real buttons. The new 4 looks like every other brand and cheap.
Touch controls shoud die in hell
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It's a bit sad that Senny have gone with the super safe design to no doubt get more sales and try to sway some die-hard Sony fans, the back of the cups just look so generic and boring. Maybe they're not so bad in person but it's a shame they haven't kept the new Momentum as unique looking as the past cans. All is mostly forgiven if they sound great and the features work well though of course.
Didn't their lead designer leave the company or something like that?
Hi, Do you know if the microphone also works well through USB-C on the M4? For Teams calls etc.
Nice review. Could you please compare Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless vs. Sony XM5 vs. Bose NC 700 vs. JBL Tour One vs. AirPods Max?