@@erhmmmmcat1 I returned them after reading tens of threads about drivers being unbalanced, problems with app, problems with headphones turning on by themselves, and other stuff... Still waiting for a refund after 40 days, poor service really
Very good review about actual usability of the headphones (instead of regurgitating technical features which is what is usually done). Enjoyed listening and especially the nuancing of ANC and sound quality differences was very informative.
I had the M4 for two days. I had the Beoplay H95, the instruments expecially the guitar was phenomenal but sometimes the vocals is natural but i could hear the "S" and "T" in vocals. Cymbals was so natural that my ears got fatigued from it, everything sounded natural, but the sound frequency was kinda weird, metalic like sounding, thin, less presence, soundstage had length but small width. When i listened to the M4 it's so meaty, the low end gorgeous, everything is so lovely to my ears and can we say they are way comfortable even little more roomier than my old headphones, ANC top notch, although I do love the extra flavor vocals from Cardi B when she lets the rrrrrr on Bodak Yellow on my old headphones, but probably the M4 is more natural. The bass, rhythms, musicality made me dance a little. Best Headphones i had, can listen hours and hours. Listening to the beatles with my old headphones guitar tuning keys was gorgeous but fatiguing, could still hear it on the m4 without being overly bright, more like behind or less present. This headphones is like going to a concert i could hear the bass from the instruments from the floor to the hears. Sadly i have to give my h95 to a sibling whose wants a headphone.
I had the H95s too. They were fantastic, wonderful, very well could be the best wireless headphones on the market. But I do think you can get most of their sound for a fraction of the price elsewhere, and I just don't know if I could justify the price when vastly cheaper used offerings off ebay could be $200-$300 and offer 70% of the sound. More than good enough for me. So much diminishing returns in audio.
@@ELJefeReviews OMG since getting used on the Sennheiser signature sound, EQing them putting the mids up, wow I'm wondering what else i missed on from this company. I'm loving every bit. I think I just found my preferred sounding headphones for now.
@@cinemapigeon4898 true but as we all know B&O loves to increase the price regardless they make durable even high premium build products, in some cases high priced materials.
@@alexsmith1207 Yeah, their carrying case also smelled like luxury. I'll keep on eye out on them, and once they get to around $400 on ebay I might get them again. Also every year or so the headphone market has to be re-judged again as a bunch of new offerings come to market. I can spend hours researching headphones, can become a very expensive hobby.
This is an excellent question. I can confirm that you can use a USB-C to USB-C cable with an Android phone. I tested this with my Galaxy S22 Ultra. You can also record the microphone via USB-C as well for higher quality audio in both the voice recorder and camera apps.
@@ELJefeReviews Is the headset turned on or off? Can you turn off the headset and rely on the usb-c cable to provide enough juice to keep the headset powered on while using the mic and the speakers? Or does the battery drain even when used wired over usb-c? Can you, please, test using wired both powered on and off? Finally, can you activate ANC when wired?
@@OddlySatisfying 1. On. 2. No. Since they need to be powered on for USB connection. 3. I have not noticed any significant battery drain over USB. Most likely due to the 60 hour battery life. 4. I did test this. Needs to be powered on to work over USB. 5. Yes. You can activate ANC and Transparency while in USB mode.
@@ELJefeReviews Thank you so much for all the quick responses! Highly appreciate it. I was hoping I would be able to use it wired when some days I find them dead without any battery left because I forgot to charge them. Happens a lot with my current Sony that I find them with 0 pct battery. Plugging in the USB-C to my phone and start listening to music and calling even with 0 battery when I forgot to charge them would be a game changer.
Jefe man I think each video you do is getting better & better, whether it's downloaded or live streaming. No doubt you'll be at the top of the mountain at the rate you're going & I'll be around still supporting, as well as spending money on great audio based on your recommendation...lol. Keep doing the damn thing fam 💪💯
I bought them a few days ago…absolutely love them so much i been sleeping with them on…lol …i attached a wired mic and used them for singing and yeah, terrific.
Wow I love that you review gaming latency & workout fit as well! Most reviewers assumed we have different headphones for different use cases and their reviews end up being very technically specific.
⏱TIME STAMPS⏱ 00:00 Start 00:30 Unboxing 03:28 Bluetooth Connection 04:33 Connection Range 04:59 Multipoint Connectivity 05:28 Latency for Video & Mobile Gaming 06:07 How is the Build Quality? 07:08 Are the Comfortable? 08:50 Good for Workouts? 09:25 Headphone Controls 11:40 Sennheiser Smart Control App Demo 16:25 Battery Life 18:17 Transparency Mode 19:50 ANC Mode 21:57 Sound Quality 23:18 Sound Quality (Bass) 24:20 Sound Quality (Mids) 24:54 Sound Quality (Treble) 25:31 Sennheiser Momentum 4 vs Momentum 3 and Sony WH-1000XM5 26:21 Call Quality Samples 28:43 Disclosure
This review was really helpful, thanks. Literally just bought my XM5's today; the earpads feel like they're sitting on top of part of my ears, so I wasn't sure about keeping them (kind of getting used to it). My return window runs up to 8/23, so I think I might have to give the momentum 4's a pre-order in a couple weeks. I use HD660s for my main headphones, so if the sound signature is closer to those the trade should be well worth it. (the 60 hour battery life is also kind of insane)
I think the Sony XM5 and XM4 over ear headphones are very overrated (have owned the 4, tried the 5). The noise cancel is great but like you said, the ear pads sit on your ears and they get very hot and sweaty. This problem gets worse with time, not better, as the earpads aren't very cleanable Im not sure if the Momentum 4s look too comfortable unfortunately, but we'll see once they're out
I also tried the XM5 and liked them quite a bit. But also for me, I feel the earpads and also my ears touch the drivers. It's a lot better than the XM4 which touch all parts of my ears, and also the sound on the XM5 is way better (less muddy bass, clearer mids). I always liked the Sennheiser sound better, and even though the Momentum 3's bass is pretty heavy, they're far more rounded and clear overall. I currently use the PXC 550 which have an almost perfect sound for me. Just a bit forward in the mids, but less bass heavy and everything is there and very clear. Also they're still the most comfortable out of the bunch. I'll try the Momentum 4 but I'm afraid they won't fit my ears... You might want to try the Technics EAH-A800: Also a very clear sound, just slightly recessed in the upper mids and a bit loose in the upper bass. But they are very comfortable for bigger ears. Also another great option is the just released B&W PX7 S2 which sound similar to the PXC 550 (and a lot better than the old PX7) and have very spacious earpads. Just a bit higher clamping force.
@@VeitLehmann Same with me. Hate my ears touching the bottom of the cups. Best (for fit) I've tried so far are the AirPods Max that completely cover my ears.
Love your reviews and would like your advice . If you had to pick one set of headphones which would you prefer momentum 4 or Xm5 ? Thanks and God Bless
I'm so glad I found this channel! Thank you for the detailed review, it's so helpful! Regarding the sound, i'm wondering what device you paired them with? Is the sound still awesome with an iPhone?
I test all headphones and earbuds with both an iPhone 13 Pro Max and Galaxy S22 Ultra to ensure quality across both operating systems. Thankfully these still sound great on both so long as you listen to high quality audio.
thanks for the amazing review. I have one question, how do these perform with heavy metal/rock? I've used XM4 before and it was surprisingly bad with rock/metal music. I will listen to heavy metal most of the time and looking for a good pair of wireless headset to do this. Is this what I'm looking for, and if not, can you recommend something better?
On the sennheiser smart control app you can choose what genre of music you listen to and it will pesonalize the sound. The app also has a thing called sound check where you listen to your music, it gives you different steps and you choose from different options of sound type and then it will be personalized for you. I listen to rock on them and there is no problem
Excellent review as usual. Are you intending on reviewing the Master & Dynamic mw75 wireless headphones? I would love to hear your views on that product and comparison to the Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Sony-XM5.
Any issues with the head tracking sensors? I've owned the AirPods Max for roughly half a year now and used to think they were awesome, but these last two months or so, I've been having issues with them disconnecting from my devices very often. I assume it has something to do with the head tracking, since it's more likely to happen whenever I slightly adjust their position on my head, but cleaning the sensors or doing a factory reset doesn't seem to make a difference whatsoever. By now, it's annoying me so much that I'm considering replacing them with another pair of headphones. The top contender for me is the Momentum 4, but I'm also feeling kinda reluctant to buy another pair of headphones with head sensors due to my previous experiences.
As far as I'm aware, the Momentum 4 DO NOT offer head tracking like the AirPods Max. If you're referring to the wear detection sensors, those only control the automatic play/pause function.
@@ELJefeReviews Ah, yeah, the wear detection is what I’m talking about. I don’t know if that’s what’s messing up my AirPods Max, but it seems likely since it usually happens whenever I’m touching/adjusting the headphones. I’ve tried turning off automatic head detection with the problem persisting though, so I’m not really sure. In any case, I take it you didn’t experience any detection issues with the Momentum 4?
Like most other headphones on the market, you will experience sound bleed at high volume levels. Anything above 70%-80% will be noticeable in a quiet room.
Awesome review once again!!! How will do these compare to the xm4 as far as anc/transparency and sound quality? I'm wondering if I should upgrade from my xm4 or wait for the next generation
Wow thank you! I was thinking to use them on pc for gaming. As like a hybrid set of headphones I can casually game on and take with me when I go out. Although as you said, their soundstage is not huge.
Alright! I'm back. I can confirm you can use the mic when wired with the included USB cable and the headphones powered on. I tested this on a Windows 10 and successfully recorded audio through Audacity.
This was by far the best review I got out of internet. I'm still trying to choose between XM5 and M4. Sound is priority for me, but I listen more to Alt-Rock and Folk, so I've heard that Sony handles that better.
Hey El jefe just wanted to let you know that your sound quality timestamp at 22:67 isn't hyperlinked. Probably has something to do with the 67. Don't know if you did that intentionally.
@@ELJefeReviews Thanks Jefe be safe bro. Him and you were the main channels I watched during covid for them long drives. I appreciate your reviews and thanks again for the response.
Would you still prefer these over the XM5? I just watched a video where they say the Momentum 4s have finicky touch controls that are not consistent. I’m debating if I should get either of these.
Thanks for the review, will watch it a couple times more these days:) May I ask about the sound leakage as the Momentum 3s were pretty bad in that regard?
@@ELJefeReviews ty brother great review just purchase the momentum 3 true wireless buds and had disconnecting issues during music play while walking Hope these don’t have the same issue also the momentum three earbuds got very uncomfortable after a while
Hi my friend. I am finally getting around to really considering these headphones. Do you know if any of the software glitches or a good update have come out recently? Thanks for all you do and I hope you are healing up and able to enjoy the life you have been given!
I bought a pair as soon as it dropped. Receiving it in a a couple of hours sooooo excited. I only started looking for a new set recently when I discovered the new momentum 4 release was the next day. I assumed It was meant to be🤣. Although bummed no new pxc models coming into the market.
Do they have low latency mode for gaming ? Any delays? Also can I plug in and connect to tablet thru USB c for direct listening ? To prevent delays etc
1. No. But with android devices they offer aptX adaptive which inherently has lower latency than most of the other codecs. 2. Minimal but still noticeable with Call of Duty Mobile. I said as much at 5:28 3. Yes.
Thanks so much, nice review. Did you test these on lossless or high res audio files using the supplied aux cable? And if so, how did they sound compare to the Bluetooth experience?
Not a typo. Generally speaking, wired is better than wireless. But in this instance, the Sennheiser M4 performed worse. Believe me, I was just as surprised since the M3 (previous model) performed admirably both wired and wireless.
@@ELJefeReviews Would you be doing a review of them? A lot of people I watch don't review their headphones a whole lot (more tws earbuds). Also appreciate the quick response!
Depends on the size of your ears. I have large ears and the bottom of the pads sit on my ear lobes. No pain or discomfort thankfully since the pads are well cushioned.
1. No more or less comfortable than XM5. 2. Depends on whether or not you’re in a hot environment. If you are, then yes. Same goes for any closed-back headphones with pu leather ear pads.
Fantastic review as always! I think these are the headphones for me. Everything about them just seems to fit my preferences precisely. Thank you for the thorough review :D
El Jefe...sort of a weird question here...what do they sound like wired and powered off (passive listening). Passively do they sound anything like they do when powered on?
There is a noticeable change in sound quality when going from wired "powered-on" listening vs wired "powered-off" listening. While the headphones are off you lose the DSP that is applied by Sennheiser and are relying solely on the driver tuning. All that to say, they sound better powered-on than powered-off.
Hola Jefe, have you listened to the Yamahas YH-L700a?would you recommend? currently at 340 eur. Love bass but I would like to listen to classical music too.
Hello Jefe, great quality review here probably the more detailed I have seen. To meet perfection could you tell us if wearing glasses with thick branches can disturb confort and isolation on these 3 models
I bought the XM5s and unfortunately, having the HD660S as my daily drivers, they're incredibly uncomfortable. The headband just digs into my skull and it's not a good time. I'll give the Momentum 4s a look, the headband looks far more generous and I love me Sennheiser sound signatures.
I agree the Sennheiser M4s are the best. Was listening to John Denver's Country road take me home. I was flabbergasted on amount of presence, depth to the instruments and even his voice threw me off cause normal, cheap head phones, and even bookshelf speakers/towers don't do what the M4s can 29:27 . I suppose I would have to pay 10,000 or more for speakers and amps to get to the level of sound that comes from the M4s. It's like now I'm on a quest again to find lower cost bookshelf's or towers to find that M4S similar sound.
Sennheiser signature sound = El Jefe signature sound. Appreciate the nuanced review!
Thanks for watching!
Hi, hearing rumors about unbalanced drivers? Is this something that will be fixed in firmware update?
I went with the white one... Cant wait for them to arrive... The battery life is game changer, hope they sound good
@@samerrasheed update?
@@erhmmmmcat1 I returned them after reading tens of threads about drivers being unbalanced, problems with app, problems with headphones turning on by themselves, and other stuff... Still waiting for a refund after 40 days, poor service really
Wish more reviewers in more categories were doing what Jefe is doing. Amazed at the quality of the review.
Thank you.🙏🏼
Very good review about actual usability of the headphones (instead of regurgitating technical features which is what is usually done). Enjoyed listening and especially the nuancing of ANC and sound quality differences was very informative.
Glad it was helpful!
Hvala!
You're very welcome!
I had the M4 for two days. I had the Beoplay H95, the instruments expecially the guitar was phenomenal but sometimes the vocals is natural but i could hear the "S" and "T" in vocals. Cymbals was so natural that my ears got fatigued from it, everything sounded natural, but the sound frequency was kinda weird, metalic like sounding, thin, less presence, soundstage had length but small width. When i listened to the M4 it's so meaty, the low end gorgeous, everything is so lovely to my ears and can we say they are way comfortable even little more roomier than my old headphones, ANC top notch, although I do love the extra flavor vocals from Cardi B when she lets the rrrrrr on Bodak Yellow on my old headphones, but probably the M4 is more natural. The bass, rhythms, musicality made me dance a little. Best Headphones i had, can listen hours and hours. Listening to the beatles with my old headphones guitar tuning keys was gorgeous but fatiguing, could still hear it on the m4 without being overly bright, more like behind or less present. This headphones is like going to a concert i could hear the bass from the instruments from the floor to the hears. Sadly i have to give my h95 to a sibling whose wants a headphone.
Appreciate you sharing your experience here!
I had the H95s too. They were fantastic, wonderful, very well could be the best wireless headphones on the market. But I do think you can get most of their sound for a fraction of the price elsewhere, and I just don't know if I could justify the price when vastly cheaper used offerings off ebay could be $200-$300 and offer 70% of the sound. More than good enough for me. So much diminishing returns in audio.
@@ELJefeReviews OMG since getting used on the Sennheiser signature sound, EQing them putting the mids up, wow I'm wondering what else i missed on from this company. I'm loving every bit. I think I just found my preferred sounding headphones for now.
@@cinemapigeon4898 true but as we all know B&O loves to increase the price regardless they make durable even high premium build products, in some cases high priced materials.
@@alexsmith1207 Yeah, their carrying case also smelled like luxury. I'll keep on eye out on them, and once they get to around $400 on ebay I might get them again. Also every year or so the headphone market has to be re-judged again as a bunch of new offerings come to market. I can spend hours researching headphones, can become a very expensive hobby.
Can you use the Momentum 4 in Wired mode over usb-c using a usb-c to usb-c cable with an Android phone or a laptop computer?
This is an excellent question. I can confirm that you can use a USB-C to USB-C cable with an Android phone. I tested this with my Galaxy S22 Ultra. You can also record the microphone via USB-C as well for higher quality audio in both the voice recorder and camera apps.
@@ELJefeReviews dang thats a big advantage the Sennys have over the Sonys if i remember the XM5s can't play over USB C only 3.5mm.
@@ELJefeReviews
Is the headset turned on or off? Can you turn off the headset and rely on the usb-c cable to provide enough juice to keep the headset powered on while using the mic and the speakers? Or does the battery drain even when used wired over usb-c?
Can you, please, test using wired both powered on and off? Finally, can you activate ANC when wired?
@@OddlySatisfying
1. On.
2. No. Since they need to be powered on for USB connection.
3. I have not noticed any significant battery drain over USB. Most likely due to the 60 hour battery life.
4. I did test this. Needs to be powered on to work over USB.
5. Yes. You can activate ANC and Transparency while in USB mode.
@@ELJefeReviews Thank you so much for all the quick responses! Highly appreciate it. I was hoping I would be able to use it wired when some days I find them dead without any battery left because I forgot to charge them. Happens a lot with my current Sony that I find them with 0 pct battery. Plugging in the USB-C to my phone and start listening to music and calling even with 0 battery when I forgot to charge them would be a game changer.
Jefe man I think each video you do is getting better & better, whether it's downloaded or live streaming. No doubt you'll be at the top of the mountain at the rate you're going & I'll be around still supporting, as well as spending money on great audio based on your recommendation...lol. Keep doing the damn thing fam 💪💯
Much appreciated bro!
I bought them a few days ago…absolutely love them so much i been sleeping with them on…lol …i attached a wired mic and used them for singing and yeah, terrific.
Right on!
Wow I love that you review gaming latency & workout fit as well! Most reviewers assumed we have different headphones for different use cases and their reviews end up being very technically specific.
Glad I could help!
Highest quality video I’ve seen in the realm of headphone reviews - love it
Glad you liked it!
⏱TIME STAMPS⏱
00:00 Start
00:30 Unboxing
03:28 Bluetooth Connection
04:33 Connection Range
04:59 Multipoint Connectivity
05:28 Latency for Video & Mobile Gaming
06:07 How is the Build Quality?
07:08 Are the Comfortable?
08:50 Good for Workouts?
09:25 Headphone Controls
11:40 Sennheiser Smart Control App Demo
16:25 Battery Life
18:17 Transparency Mode
19:50 ANC Mode
21:57 Sound Quality
23:18 Sound Quality (Bass)
24:20 Sound Quality (Mids)
24:54 Sound Quality (Treble)
25:31 Sennheiser Momentum 4 vs Momentum 3 and Sony WH-1000XM5
26:21 Call Quality Samples
28:43 Disclosure
Jeff, Waiting for Bayerdynamic free BYRd review. Your review will help me to decide whether I should buy Sennheiser or Bayerdynamic.please Jeff
This review was really helpful, thanks.
Literally just bought my XM5's today; the earpads feel like they're sitting on top of part of my ears, so I wasn't sure about keeping them (kind of getting used to it). My return window runs up to 8/23, so I think I might have to give the momentum 4's a pre-order in a couple weeks.
I use HD660s for my main headphones, so if the sound signature is closer to those the trade should be well worth it. (the 60 hour battery life is also kind of insane)
The XM5 are excellent! Enjoy them in the meantime!
I think the Sony XM5 and XM4 over ear headphones are very overrated (have owned the 4, tried the 5). The noise cancel is great but like you said, the ear pads sit on your ears and they get very hot and sweaty. This problem gets worse with time, not better, as the earpads aren't very cleanable
Im not sure if the Momentum 4s look too comfortable unfortunately, but we'll see once they're out
I also tried the XM5 and liked them quite a bit. But also for me, I feel the earpads and also my ears touch the drivers. It's a lot better than the XM4 which touch all parts of my ears, and also the sound on the XM5 is way better (less muddy bass, clearer mids).
I always liked the Sennheiser sound better, and even though the Momentum 3's bass is pretty heavy, they're far more rounded and clear overall. I currently use the PXC 550 which have an almost perfect sound for me. Just a bit forward in the mids, but less bass heavy and everything is there and very clear. Also they're still the most comfortable out of the bunch. I'll try the Momentum 4 but I'm afraid they won't fit my ears...
You might want to try the Technics EAH-A800: Also a very clear sound, just slightly recessed in the upper mids and a bit loose in the upper bass. But they are very comfortable for bigger ears. Also another great option is the just released B&W PX7 S2 which sound similar to the PXC 550 (and a lot better than the old PX7) and have very spacious earpads. Just a bit higher clamping force.
@@PantsaBear Yep, I had the same problem. That' why I returned them. When it comes to comfortable, Bose QC headset are the best ones I have tried.
@@VeitLehmann Same with me. Hate my ears touching the bottom of the cups. Best (for fit) I've tried so far are the AirPods Max that completely cover my ears.
Amazing review with real useful tests!
Glad you liked it!
Love your reviews and would like your advice . If you had to pick one set of headphones which would you prefer momentum 4 or Xm5 ? Thanks and God Bless
Sennheiser for sound. XM5 for ANC and phone calls.
Could you use these wirelessly for gaming using the BTD 600?
Cool and lively review, I’ll watched most videos on these cans and I’ll be getting some, cheers.
Awesome review! Perfect sound quality section!
Thank you!
How do these compare with the xm4? Idk whether to pick up the momentum 4 or xm4, looking for sound quality overall thanks
Sennheiser for sure!
An excellent introduction, with precise word choice and clear enunciation. A very objective review!🎉
Glad it was helpful!
Wow you make outstanding reviews keep it up fam
Do you think the Sennheiser M4 sound better than the Technics A800?
I'm so glad I found this channel! Thank you for the detailed review, it's so helpful!
Regarding the sound, i'm wondering what device you paired them with? Is the sound still awesome with an iPhone?
I test all headphones and earbuds with both an iPhone 13 Pro Max and Galaxy S22 Ultra to ensure quality across both operating systems. Thankfully these still sound great on both so long as you listen to high quality audio.
@@ELJefeReviews wow thanks for taking time to answer me man, appreciate it!
Can they be used with my home streo reciver 10:12
Is good to hear that the headphone has a lot of bass. Bass is my drug, I am addicted to it
Then you would love these!
@@ELJefeReviews Does it have the same or more bass then the Sony XB900n?
How's the sound leakage?
thanks for the amazing review. I have one question, how do these perform with heavy metal/rock? I've used XM4 before and it was surprisingly bad with rock/metal music. I will listen to heavy metal most of the time and looking for a good pair of wireless headset to do this. Is this what I'm looking for, and if not, can you recommend something better?
On the sennheiser smart control app you can choose what genre of music you listen to and it will pesonalize the sound. The app also has a thing called sound check where you listen to your music, it gives you different steps and you choose from different options of sound type and then it will be personalized for you. I listen to rock on them and there is no problem
Can you use the EQ settings in USB-C (wired) mode? I've heard you can, but I'd want to make sure.
What EQ settings do you recommend
Jefe, another amazing review. Actually, because I like good puns, dare I say you gain momentum with every review. Keep up the great work.
Much appreciated bro!
Hello El. Do these sound better than Momentum 3’s headphone?
Excellent review as usual. Are you intending on reviewing the Master & Dynamic mw75 wireless headphones? I would love to hear your views on that product and comparison to the Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Sony-XM5.
Not at this time. M&D have not responded to my requests.
Any issues with the head tracking sensors? I've owned the AirPods Max for roughly half a year now and used to think they were awesome, but these last two months or so, I've been having issues with them disconnecting from my devices very often. I assume it has something to do with the head tracking, since it's more likely to happen whenever I slightly adjust their position on my head, but cleaning the sensors or doing a factory reset doesn't seem to make a difference whatsoever. By now, it's annoying me so much that I'm considering replacing them with another pair of headphones. The top contender for me is the Momentum 4, but I'm also feeling kinda reluctant to buy another pair of headphones with head sensors due to my previous experiences.
As far as I'm aware, the Momentum 4 DO NOT offer head tracking like the AirPods Max. If you're referring to the wear detection sensors, those only control the automatic play/pause function.
@@ELJefeReviews Ah, yeah, the wear detection is what I’m talking about. I don’t know if that’s what’s messing up my AirPods Max, but it seems likely since it usually happens whenever I’m touching/adjusting the headphones. I’ve tried turning off automatic head detection with the problem persisting though, so I’m not really sure.
In any case, I take it you didn’t experience any detection issues with the Momentum 4?
@@Puddles4ETN The wear detection is so bad on the Momentum 4s. I’ve disabled it after trying to clean it with no effect.
Does the sound bleed through?
Like most other headphones on the market, you will experience sound bleed at high volume levels. Anything above 70%-80% will be noticeable in a quiet room.
Do you think the Focal Baths sound is much better than the Sennheiser Momentum 4's?
Thinking of replacing my bose qc35ii with these, or should i look at something else?
These would be an excellent upgrade!
Awesome review once again!!! How will do these compare to the xm4 as far as anc/transparency and sound quality? I'm wondering if I should upgrade from my xm4 or wait for the next generation
Nice review! Could you compare these with the Bowers & Wilkins PX7s S2?
Unfortunately B&W haven't replied to my requests for a review sample. But if I can get my hands on a pair, I'll definitely drop a comparison.
Won't they get damaged if you sweat alot inside your ear?
Same as any other set of closed back headphones.
@@ELJefeReviews i guess these are a no go for the gym
Thanks for the great in-depth video! I forgot to ask a question: does the mic work when you’re wired with usb cable?
I'll have to test for this and get back to you. Do you want me to test this via PC or mobile phone?
Wow thank you! I was thinking to use them on pc for gaming. As like a hybrid set of headphones I can casually game on and take with me when I go out. Although as you said, their soundstage is not huge.
I’ll give it a try after dinner.
Very good question, that would also be my usecase for these. Would love an answer
Alright! I'm back. I can confirm you can use the mic when wired with the included USB cable and the headphones powered on. I tested this on a Windows 10 and successfully recorded audio through Audacity.
is the sennheiser momentum 4's sound quality much better than sony's xm5? or just a little bit
so we have to pay a subscription to use the sennheiser headphone features???
Not that I’m aware of.
How loud are these headphones
compared to others?
El Jefe are you still using these? If ao have you ran into any issues? Im a little spooked by some of the stiff I have read on Reddit. Thanks
I don't use them daily but I use them at least once per week. So far so good.
@@ELJefeReviews is there a way to turn ANC off?
Compared to the momentum 3 wireless?
both have 42mm drives right.
Enjoyed your review, the best one by far, very detailed.
Much appreciated!
Love the design of these headphones 🔥🔥🔥. Do these headphones bleed sound?
Above 70% volume it becomes noticeable. Pretty much on par with most other wireless headphones.
is this better than momentum 3 in sound quality ? I have the momentum 3 is it worthy to upgrade in terms of sound quality?
ty for video, sir. what model should be prefered for symphonic metal?
Sennheiser
Great 👍 Review!!!
Love tuning into the channel!!!
Much appreciated!
This was by far the best review I got out of internet. I'm still trying to choose between XM5 and M4. Sound is priority for me, but I listen more to Alt-Rock and Folk, so I've heard that Sony handles that better.
Idk about that music genre, but having both, the M4's sounds is incredibly better than the sonys
No my friend no competition. The momentum 3 & 4s are superior
if to compare with Edifier Stax Spirit S3 in term of sound quality which u prefer?
Edifier. But the Edifier lack all the advanced features.
How is the sound of these compared to the Edifier Stax S3?
Is this a good headset for music listening like genres like techno/house/trance? Thanks. Great video
Yes.
@@ELJefeReviews Thanks buddy! Also it works for my phone too? (SAMSUNG GALAXY A52S)?
@@userMikeforsure1997 yes.
@@ELJefeReviews 👊🙏🤝👍
@@ELJefeReviews And one last question. What do you mean by S-Tier Sound?
Does it have sound inbalance ?
Mine do not.
Hey El jefe just wanted to let you know that your sound quality timestamp at 22:67 isn't hyperlinked. Probably has something to do with the 67. Don't know if you did that intentionally.
Much appreciated bro! I went ahead and fixed it.
@@ELJefeReviews Hey Jefe this is a really serious question but what ever happened to MRKWD? He had you on his related channels.
I can't find any info. Sadly we never had a chance to chat via DM.
@@ELJefeReviews Thanks Jefe be safe bro. Him and you were the main channels I watched during covid for them long drives. I appreciate your reviews and thanks again for the response.
@@jcap8391 I hope Mark is okay. I’m going to try and reach out to him and see if anyone responds.
If I'm not mistaken doesn't Sony make you sign up for an account also to use their app???
No. You have to agree to eula and give permissions but no log in required.
@@ELJefeReviews Word...Thank you...glad you pointed that out and the difference....I don't like that either...
That's quality content, right there. Thank you! You just got yourself another subscriber to your channel! 👍
Awesome, thank you!
Would you still prefer these over the XM5? I just watched a video where they say the Momentum 4s have finicky touch controls that are not consistent. I’m debating if I should get either of these.
Controls have been consistently good with mine.
Looks great, but I just don't they're quite worth the upgrade from the XM5.
They are
Hi good review👍 is there any difference in the volume levels? Between them thanks🙂
Thanks for the review, will watch it a couple times more these days:) May I ask about the sound leakage as the Momentum 3s were pretty bad in that regard?
The M4 still leak sound at anything above 50%-60% volume.
Is that better or worse then momentum 3? Any thoughts about the rumors regarding unbalanced drivers?
Are the ear pads removable and replaceable?
Yes! Easily removeable. Not sure if any pads are available yet but I'm sure some will be coming soon from the usual suppliers.
@@ELJefeReviews ty brother great review just purchase the momentum 3 true wireless buds and had disconnecting issues during music play while walking Hope these don’t have the same issue also the momentum three earbuds got very uncomfortable after a while
Does the sennheiser momentum 3 earbuds have the high end tuning yet?
No.
Hi my friend. I am finally getting around to really considering these headphones. Do you know if any of the software glitches or a good update have come out recently? Thanks for all you do and I hope you are healing up and able to enjoy the life you have been given!
I bought a pair as soon as it dropped. Receiving it in a a couple of hours sooooo excited. I only started looking for a new set recently when I discovered the new momentum 4 release was the next day. I assumed It was meant to be🤣. Although bummed no new pxc models coming into the market.
Hope you enjoy it!
Hi Jefe, the sound quality of this Sennheisers is better or worse than Technics A800?
Can you do passive listening with the aux while it's turned off?
Yes
How good is the BASS
I spoke about the bass at 23:18
@@ELJefeReviews For Sho what's your thought on the Skullcandy Crusher Evo
@@BoRerunn it’s haptic bass. They vibrate on your head. If you like that, then it’s a good choice. You can usually try them at Best Buy.
@@ELJefeReviews I picked up the 1More Evo and Liberty 4 because of your reviews. 😎👍🎧
@@ELJefeReviews what are the most Bassist over the ear headphones you recommend, your reviews are 💰💰💰💰
Awesome review. Good job!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Do they have low latency mode for gaming ? Any delays?
Also can I plug in and connect to tablet thru USB c for direct listening ? To prevent delays etc
1. No. But with android devices they offer aptX adaptive which inherently has lower latency than most of the other codecs.
2. Minimal but still noticeable with Call of Duty Mobile. I said as much at 5:28
3. Yes.
Thank you so much
Thanks so much, nice review. Did you test these on lossless or high res audio files using the supplied aux cable? And if so, how did they sound compare to the Bluetooth experience?
Yes. Sadly the bluetooth experience is better than wired when it comes to sound quality.
@@ELJefeReviews how can that possibly be?
@@dennisgordon7767 simple. With a wired connection, their is no loss in fidelity.
@@ELJefeReviewsexactly. you state the opposite above. must have been a typo. cheers
Not a typo. Generally speaking, wired is better than wireless. But in this instance, the Sennheiser M4 performed worse. Believe me, I was just as surprised since the M3 (previous model) performed admirably both wired and wireless.
Jefe I need your help! B&W px7 s2e or these?! Everyone has different opinions on either of them.
I don't have the Bowers headphones.
@@ELJefeReviews Would you be doing a review of them? A lot of people I watch don't review their headphones a whole lot (more tws earbuds). Also appreciate the quick response!
I don't have any contact with B&W so probably not.
Sorry I missed the live review. I'm very curious about trying Sennheiser headphones and earbuds soon!
It was unannounced so no worries!
Can you turn off ANC completely?
is it all plastic? any metal parts?
Possibly in the headband. But I won't be taking it apart to find out.
@@ELJefeReviews cheers Jefe nice review also very relaxing to listen.
Will the ear cup of momentum 4 totally cover your ear? Or they would press your ear? And what is about their breathability?
Depends on the size of your ears. I have large ears and the bottom of the pads sit on my ear lobes. No pain or discomfort thankfully since the pads are well cushioned.
@@ELJefeReviews Thank you very much dude! Are they more comfortable than Sony’s XM5? From your opinion
Will they get hot soon? Like half an hour
1. No more or less comfortable than XM5.
2. Depends on whether or not you’re in a hot environment. If you are, then yes. Same goes for any closed-back headphones with pu leather ear pads.
@@ELJefeReviews got it! Thanks again friend! That’s definitely helpful!
Are they still making anything from the PXC line up?
How is the loudness and bass on the 4s compared to the 3?
Fantastic review as always! I think these are the headphones for me. Everything about them just seems to fit my preferences precisely. Thank you for the thorough review :D
I’ve read a review about them having unbalanced drivers, can you hear sound differences between the right and left side?
No. At least I'm not hearing that if mine are unbalanced.
Nice review just wondering do the momentum 4 have the same volume as the momentum 3 cheers
Great review, thanks, expecting for your next review of FEF Mu7 VS Momentum4😁
El Jefe...sort of a weird question here...what do they sound like wired and powered off (passive listening). Passively do they sound anything like they do when powered on?
There is a noticeable change in sound quality when going from wired "powered-on" listening vs wired "powered-off" listening. While the headphones are off you lose the DSP that is applied by Sennheiser and are relying solely on the driver tuning.
All that to say, they sound better powered-on than powered-off.
@@ELJefeReviews thanks man. Awesome channel btw. Appreciate it!
@@domd8290 thanks bro! Glad I could help.
What a great in-depth review, comparing them to 2 other popular alternatives.
Glad you liked it!
Hola Jefe, have you listened to the Yamahas YH-L700a?would you recommend? currently at 340 eur. Love bass but I would like to listen to classical music too.
I have not.
Need to compare them to my PXC 550-II and see if it's worth/better as an upgrade!
Do these creak at all? Xm4 was terrible for this. But the xm5 I tried had no creak at all.
Did you lube the XM4? I lubed mine and it fixed them
Is the sound signature noticeably different between wired and wireless usage when turned on in both cases?
Have you ever found this question out elsewhere? I'd like to know how they sound wired with USB C.
Your headphones in the video is Den Clark? Which model is that?
How does ANC on the SM4 compare with the Bose QC35II and 700?
Sound quality ? Momentum 4 x edifier stax s3 ?
Edifier. Sadly you miss out on all the advanced features you get from Sennheiser.
Hello Jefe, great quality review here probably the more detailed I have seen.
To meet perfection could you tell us if wearing glasses with thick branches can disturb confort and isolation on these 3 models
Hey friend, how about the soundstage of this headphone?
Decent for a closed headphone. Nothing to write home about.
Do they support LDAC?
No. They use aptX Adaptive for hi-res audio.
Thank you
Is Sennheiser stepping back into the game??? Been a long time coming!
Yup!
Great Review as always. Objective and clear.
Wow good review!
Glad you enjoyed it!
What is sound leakage like?
Could you compare them to vmoda?
Particularly their consumer hi res range - the crossfades?
I bought the XM5s and unfortunately, having the HD660S as my daily drivers, they're incredibly uncomfortable. The headband just digs into my skull and it's not a good time. I'll give the Momentum 4s a look, the headband looks far more generous and I love me Sennheiser sound signatures.
Do you use HD660S with your mobile phone, on the go? How is the portability and sound / volume with them?
@@deandrestallworth890 Nope. Phones sort of lack impedance, and I wouldn't say the headphones are very portable versus the momentum 4s
I agree the Sennheiser M4s are the best. Was listening to John Denver's Country road take me home. I was flabbergasted on amount of presence, depth to the instruments and even his voice threw me off cause normal, cheap head phones, and even bookshelf speakers/towers don't do what the M4s can 29:27 . I suppose I would have to pay 10,000 or more for speakers and amps to get to the level of sound that comes from the M4s. It's like now I'm on a quest again to find lower cost bookshelf's or towers to find that M4S similar sound.