Note: The ear pads can be removed, and the headphones support USB playback when connected to a PC or phone (including using the mic over USB)! You can even be paired wirelessly and wired and switch between sources! Buy the Sennheiser Momentum 4 from Amazon: locally.link/kHJg Video timestamps: Price & connectivity: 00:00 Battery life & charging: 02:30 Bass: 03:57 Treble: 05:26 Soundstage: 06:22 Call quality: 07:20 ANC: 08:34 App & features: 09:14 Design & build: 12:28 Verdict: 13:46
@@TotallydubbedHD Thanks. It's just that, in some headphones, the sound signature is completely different wired than wireless (like Bose qc35/45 for example, Bose wired is horrible). I'm so glad they kept the signature the same in wired mode
@@TotallydubbedHD We're always looking to improve our products while focusing on sound quality. Luckily, we can enhance the M4 experience via firmware updates along the way.
Got them on right now, I’m so happy with them. I haven’t felt this happy since I bought my old song extra bass headset. The sound is so clean even with the heavy bass
Momentum 4 are the best in 2023 in wireless headphones. Nothing could beat it. To have a more balanced sound put eqaulizer to Flat Regarding Anc - Its nearly good as Xm4 but my home is silent and don’t wanna use Anc However I encountered a problem. It made my ears warm very fast. Sadly I didn’t find any earpad replacements on the internet as these earpads are glued to a plastic frame and comes out like what apple did with Airpods Max Sadly i had to return it. So if this didn’t made your ears warm. Go for it 💯 percent Hope Sennheiser will release velour or hybrid velour earpads replacement sooner or later. When that happens i will buy them again Sadly i had to settle with Audio Technica M50X-BT2
Great review, thank you. I have been looking for a comprehensive review that will help me make a decision since the day this was launched. This video made me decide. I will be buying this over the XM5s as the audio quality is my priority. And that’s exactly what I got from the verdict…that’s the one for me. Good to know these can support calling via USB. One question - If used in office for calls will this give a decent calling experience with USB?
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? How about the mic? Does it work when wired over usb-c?
Good questions, so just tried for you: -USB playback over PC is capable -Via an OTG Type-C to Type-A adapter (don't have a C to C cable to try) to the S10+ and using the supplied cable, audio plays back over a wired connection (ensured Bluetooth was disabled) -Recording over USB be it to Android or PC are both possible too Wish Sennheiser had mentioned these unique features to reviewers prior to sending them out! Hope that all helps, don't forget to drop a like and sub :)
@@TotallydubbedHD 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 the headset is turned on when connected and doesn't work when turned off; it charges, thus would theoretically use your phone/PC's battery/power. ANC is thus enabled when wired. No idea about how that would affect battery life on longer listening sessions. Hope that helps.
I have the Bose NC700 and I find they are a bit sharp for my ears. I tried the Sennheisers in the store and was blown away at the clarity, thump and detail and I could turn them up with no sharpness to the sound. Needless to say I ordered a set on the Black Friday sale and they should be here tomorrow. Can’t wait. I do have to say though, the Bose headphones feel more premium. The ear cups of the Sennheisers just look a bit cheap/plain/plasticy. At least the headband looks nice. I like the fact that the ear cups on the NC700 are one piece and the band is metal with all of the joints looking very flush and clean. It’s a smart design. The NC700 also have great noise cancellation and I love the multifunction noise cancelling button on the left ear cup. It’s just a shame about the audio quality. Oh well, Sennheiser wins it for me on sound quality alone.
@@TotallydubbedHD Yeah it’s the sibilance which is usually in the 5-7k hz range. My girlfriend tested them out and agreed that they hurt her ears too. Maybe there’s something wrong with my unit.
Great reviews! Do your comments about the M4's soundstage quality being better than most BT headphones also apply to "in-ear" buds as well? I have the air pod pros which are excellent but I need a pair of overhead ones and I think these are going to be my first ever set. Thanks!
I guess I'll be waiting for those to drop around 300 Еuro on Christmas and grab myself a copy! Thanks for the review, I loved the fact that you've tested them on dnb!
Thank you so much for answering my only two questions that I could not find the answer for in other reviews and would have been a deal breaker for me: if the codec downgrades in multipoint and if you can use them while charging. A thousand thanks :D!
Very impressed with the review, covered a lot of areas that I had questions about! One question I do have though, how are these headphones with regards to sound leakage? Particularly compared to the Bose 700 if that's something you can test?
Hi sir !! Great review ! Bravo ! Great job !!! Question: just in terms of sound quality, are the momemtum 4, better than momemtum 3? Is there a major difference? Thank you very much !!
@@TotallydubbedHD Haha. It must be weird get comments like this. But great video and thanks for giving the life demonstration of the call qualities and the good explanation.:D
great review, i've follow ur review since u review edifier stax.. i would like to ask if u had to choose between Sennheiser Momentum 4 or Edifier Stax Spirit S3 in term of sound only, which will u go for?
Thank you for the very competent review! Tv listening wise how this M4 compare to Sunheiser RF 195? (If there is no huge difference in sound quality I would buy this one, easily Bluetooth connected) Finally, which one do you prefer: Sunheiser M4 or Sony XM4/XM5? (Best Overall) Tks in advance for your precious help
True, there is something of a codec war going on, overall compatibility with all my gear seems impossible. So, I think just have to decide on a model, hope in about 5 years there is one good codec left and then buy the next model. In the meantime just enjoy the music!
When it comes to sound quality which one you prefer the most? The Edifier Stax or the Momentum 4? Which of the 2 would YOU buy yourself ? Thanks for the great review by the way :)
@@TotallydubbedHD I can not follow your comment. With the Edifier audio is excellent in the bass according to you. Very natural sounding and with the Sennheiser you recommend to put ON the bass boost. Is it so that the Edifier gives a sound that sounds more like the original recording and that the Sennheiser gives a sound that you prefer more yourself or am I wrong ? I normally listen to a Hifiman Arya Stealth with Questyle dac/amp. I want a headphone for when I go out walking. Which one of the 2 headphones comes the closest to the Hifiman sound ? Thanks for your qucik response by the way
@@DJTHEFONZ no idea about your setup, so can't comment. Suggest rewatching both reviews, namely the concentrating on the soundstage department of the Sennheiser.
Great review, I'd be curious to know about pairing these to a smart tv, if there are any audio/lip sync issues and how they sound when watching a movie. I am a big fan of watching movies with headphones, particularly horror movies as headphones give a spooky, immersive effect. (It sounds like someone really is creeping up behind you!)
Thanks glad you liked the review! As for lip sync delays, I didn't encounter any problems, as mentioned in the video but I can't comment about every single setup nor how it'll perform on your TV!
@@TotallydubbedHD Thanks for the reply! I was curious because I have the Sony XM4's and they do not work well with TV's, constantly dropping out etc. Something to do with Sony's codecs or proprietary circuitry, LDAC or something. 🤔😳
hey, thanks for the review. I’ve returned sony xm4’s because they were so bad for metal/rock music. as you said, the bass seems heavier in momentum 4 as well, but do you think it will perform well in that specific genre?
Hi, as always very good and detailed review. Are M4 more comfy than M2 over-ear? The previous versions were to tight for my years therefore very uncomfortable I wonder whether they made them a little bit bigger this time :)
Good day! Thank you for the review. I'm just curious, if you connected this headphones through the 3.5/2.5 mm cable, would sound become better quality than using BT? Thanks.
Actually I did notice something like this only after using it for a while. It's to do with how they're placed in the case - if face down (pads inside), then you might have the issue like I did. If, however, you have the pads/driver looking outwards (towards you), then you won't have an issue. Hope that helps!
Hey mate, Nice review. I was just wondering about a few things. I've got big ears and a big head so I was wondering how it fits in terms of comfort for people like me. I have the consistent problem of having my ears touch the drivers of the actual headphones themselves or just being squished by the cushions. The only headphones I found that do comfort decently for me is the QC 45. Thanks for the review
Glad you liked the review. No issues in terms of comfort for me - I've also got big ears and yet the inner part doesn't touch my ears. So I think it'll be comfortable with these!
Yeah I can remember when the PXC was $350 got me thinking if Sennheiser is working on a new Flagship headphone Above the momentum line and if so is the momentum 4 really replacing the PXC line 🤔.
Happy with my momentum 4 even if the anc is not so good.. Had a Bose QC before, great anc got on flight, fell asleep, woke up bcs my ears hurt from the pressure, felt like going deaf for an hour after that..
I recently bought these and was at the gym with them, I guess I may of been abit sweaty as when I tried to use them after one of the earpieces had a rumbling sound as soon as they turn on. Any advice on how I can fix this ?
Hello. I have the Momentum 2.0 wired version and my current phone is Samsung Note 9. I will buy a new phone soon but it doesnt have the 3.5mm jack... So should i upgrade to Momentum 4 or should i buy a DAC for the usb-c ? (iBasso DC06 MQA) Also is there much deference between the two headphones ?? Thanks !
I'd say get the M4s they really are a good set of headphones in many ways. Can't say for certain they'll be better sounding than a wired M2+ DAC combo though
Hi thank you for the review it was very well presented! :) I have just one question I am aware they are not Gaming focused but I headphones but can imagine that with such a stunning audio reproduction they would do very well as Gaming wired headphones as well?
Thanks, glad you liked the review! Indeed, it would also apply. However, consider that you'll get lag/latency over Bluetooth (while I didn't encounter issues in watching videos, for gaming it's important to consider when the slightest delay) - of course, over a wired connection there won't be any issues.
@@TotallydubbedHD Hi thank you very much for your detailed explaination you were very hr;ppful I am happy to report that my original goal if I end up buying this headset was to use it with awired connectioin so things should be okay haha
Dear TechTuber right now, I’ve just own 3 different pairs of in-ear "TWS Earbuds". Now I‘m looking for overear bluetooth headphones. I’ve stumbled upon Your channel and am impressed and glad, did I have the opportunity to watch Your video. Most of all, I‘ve watched reviews about the ANC-King "Sony WH-1000XM5" and it’s predecessor the …XM4. In the first 3/4 of Your video, You‘ve convinced me, of the quality of the Momentum 4, up until the sentence regarding the "mediocre" ANC-Quality. To be honest, I am SSD= Single Side Deaf, which means I just hear with my right ear, that’s why it’s IMPERATIVE that the headphone I‘ll buy IS ABLE TO WORK IN MONO. I mean I need a headphone, where I can TURN OFF THE LEFT SIDE COMPLETELY. Do You know that something even exists? Or is the solution in the cell phone settings, to switch to mono? Last question, You didn’t say anything about the volume. Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
Glad you liked the review, as for your question - it would likely be done via an app - ie. On Poweramp, the app I use on Android you can alter the volume of the left and right channels. As for the volume of the headphones themselves, no issues personally
Thanks for the video! The one thing I did not quite get was how the wired connection works via USB-C. Is that sending the audio via the cable? Does it work like the B&W PX7 (and PX7 S2) where the headphones contain their own DAC and turn the unit into a hi-Rez capable device? On the B&W units, this capacity utterly transforms the sound quality. How do these compare?
How much pressure does the headband put to your head? Ive had bose qc45:s and sony xm4:s and had them both returned bc the headband put too much pressure in the middle :(
So even with my elephant ears, they don't touch the cloth inside. In fact, I actually recall the QC35 doing so, but the NC700 don't. So, you should be good in that department!
@@TotallydubbedHD good to know! Comfort has always been #1 priority for me and every time a new ANC headphone is released I wonder why manufacturers don’t focus on spacious cups and lightweight materials. Seems Sennheiser had finally got its priorities right! XM5s are comfortable but have basically no space for your ears to breath so sent them straight back. Ordered the momentum 4s and hoping they deliver!
@@Lemxns let me know how you get on! And yes, I'm the same when it comes to comfort - finding the right blend between a loose and tight clamp, comfortable ear pads and headband seems to be very hard. But in this instance, these headphones tick those boxes for me. Hopefully it'll be the same for you too! Don't forget to drop a like or sub.
@@TotallydubbedHD liked and subbed! First track I’m going to try out on these badboys is If We Ever (Unglued Remix). You should try it and let me know how they perform. Would you say burnin made any difference? I’ve always thought it was a load of nonsense and it’s just about your ears getting used to the sound and therefore liking it more. What do you reckon?
@@Lemxns thanks! From past experiences I've always found burn-in loosens up the drivers a little and alters the sound. As a result, I always do it no matter the cost of the audio product. It's not nonsense, but rather physics - if the drivers have never moved before, opening them up will help them move air in a way they've never done in their lifetime (of course when brand new). Often I'll give them a quick listen, then burn-in , then listen gain, and then I can even tell minor differences - thus 'getting used to them' doesn't even apply to my methodology (but yes, for most consumers there's a degree of that too!)
Great review! I tried the Technics EAH-A800 (didn't hear the reverb effect you were talking about maybe it is just in your sample?). I didn't like about technics is bass response, it doesn't get very low actually less lower than Bose NC 700. I am guessing Sennheiser M4 are better? (by what you said in the video). Also does it makes a difference when you listen to Technics on LDAC and M4 on AptX?
Glad you liked the review! Surprised by the lack of bass response you found on the A800, and further how you find the NC700 to actually be better in that department. It's very much the opposite for me. Nonetheless, yes as mentioned the M4 are in my opinion, more competent than both in delivering that low end, which is surprising given they're Sennheiser headphones! As for the codec, I do notice less nuances and 'clarity' in my music when using aptX Vs LDAC, but that's when I'm comparing A/B with the same hardware (ie headphones). I'd not get the Technics over these purely for codec sake - hope that makes sense?
@@TotallydubbedHD yes totally makes sense for codecs, thanks for quick reply! yeah I am now also surprised by the difference in bass response we are noticing. I actually had a chance to A/B bose NC with technics and I felt just a touch lower frequency response (tried various d&b flac tunes and also some progressive house tunes). Anyway I think Sennheiser M4 will be good next choice. Also one downside I am noticing is that plastic on M4 coups is attracting fingerprints? not sure how you felt about that, is it annoying or more noticeable in person than on video?
@@Devilishishish pleasure! As for the fingerprints, I actually noticed it as I was filming my b-roll; doesn't annoy me, but indeed it's there - somewhat reminiscent of the older Sony headphones that had the same 'issue'.
None whatsoever buddy, but note balanced wouldn't have that effect; if anything it'll 'clean' up the noise of the headphones, making them sound more refined.
For anyone else looking for an answer to this question: Yes, the driver imbalance is appalling. It's well documented at this stage. I went through 3 sets, all of which had audio skewed to one side by as much as 3dB. Two pairs were skewed to the right, one to the left. Connection tested on several Android, Windows and Apple devices.
Do you think the LC3 codec will be provided with a firmware update and that it will provide a solution to owners of Samsung phones ? Will it provide as good sound quality as LDAC?
Which bit do you doubt? If LC3 is included in Android 13 (as some write) the rollout is about to commence. Samsung has an interest in not supporting APTX HD as they have Exynos . Samsung have their own codec but it is only in their own headphones. For many potential customers this is a big negative to Samsung. LC3 can be universal and is less power hungry. We must get reviews on the sound quality and how it compares.
Hello my brother so i wanted to buy a 240 hz moniter wht is the best u could recommend me ? I wall be glad if u answer And also im a competitive valorant player
@@TotallydubbedHD oh thx for answering me. So I watched ur video and now i dont know which one to choose the BENQ XL 2546K 0.5 240hz esport OR the AOC 24 G2ZU 240hz Which one is better idont care about the video quality the only thing that i care about is the time response and high refresh rate
@@quti5506 I personally wouldn't get the BenQ, but if you want the fastest response times etc, then it'll be marginally better than the AOC - suggest you watch my review on it too lol
The Momentum has a better bass .The B&W sounds more muffled . The treble is harsh on the B%W compared to the Momentum 4. But it is also a taste matter which one you like the most. The Momentum are more comfortable to wear,
@@TotallydubbedHD Apologies, my question was more around whether you tested these headphones with lossless or high res audio using the supplied aux cable, and if so how the experience compared to Bluetooth?
@@Sebastian-kw2mi the comments still stand on the above. However, without any limitations of wireless audio, the audio quality is unsurprisingly a little bit better, especially if paired with a good DAC and playing back higher-res files
I appreciate your review and it was helpful for me, but I would like to give some constructive feedback! At a bunch of moments you say stuff like "the battery life was really long because I was burning them in for a long period of time" I don't really understand what you mean with burning in, and from other reviews I understood that the headphones turn themselves off if they don't detect being on someone's head, so was it really depleting? Also "countless hours" is super vague and I think if you timed it that would make it sound much more professional! Same with the charging speed. 1 to 2 hours is a difference of 100%! I'd rather you mention the spec that the manufacturer lists if you can't test it yourself than such a vague number, that kinda makes it sound like you didn't really check. Don't take this the wrong way because I really appreciate your review and have been looking for a wireless headset after being disappointed by the Sony XM5s, so your review was helpful! The XM5s had really disappointing sound stage and muffled high notes for me, sounded like the music was coming right from the middle of my brain instead of from around me like with the wired Sennheisers I'm used to, so it seems like these wireless Sennheiser ones might be up my alley also!
Glad you liked the review, however, you might have missed a few points: -The auto detection can be disabled, as per the app section of this review, thus, you can have it running indefinitely -Quoted battery life was quoted, but I didn't count the time - was in excess of 30hrs -Burning in, is a terminology used to 'use' audio gear before assessing it Sorry to hear about the Sonys, not tried them yet, so can't comment.
@@frigginlunatics sure, but then you've got to think of the rest of the frequency range plus soundstage. Purely audio wise, I'd never get the Sony over the Sennheiser.
Another review also wrote that the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 is missing LDAC and notes that Apple is rumored to launch AirPods Pro 2 equipped with a higher LC3
@@SibTiger33 Yes, I was looking an saw Darko and What Hi-Fi on AC3 and it lowered my hopes. Pity Samsung phones don't offer APTX-HD/Adaptive or LDAC. But the review seemed to say the performance was jaw-dropping with wired and bluetooth, so maybe it doesn't make so much difference...
@@TotallydubbedHD It was an excellent review in advance of the release of the headphones. I really appreciate it when a reviewer (you) dives into sound quality so well. I made an advance order as result. Reading through the other questions and your responses addressed more on the headphones. Thanks.
The EQ adjustment is disappointing! In a world where we have parametric equalizers, 3 band EQ for an "audiophile company" headphone is just embarrassing.
Why would anyone ever use those apps to adjust their music for their smartphones. I don't get it. If you buy a good pair of headphones go use it with a good audio player instead of your phones.
@@MajorAMinor becuase with bleutooth headphones it doesn't matter if the source is a phone, a DAP or a laptop. The signal is digital and the decoding and amplification all happens on the headphones. And every headphone benefits from a bit of EQ, especially these ones that are tuned to average consumer tastes (usually too bassy or V-shaped)
Knew I forgot something lol, no as far as I can tell they can't be removed (but didn't put much force to try though!) Edit: correction, they can be removed!
@@Zon1um looks like you're right, I never tried as it was never mentioned on the pre-brief and the full manual wasn't present in the box either. Just found out you can use these over a wired USB connection as well! Sennheiser, why didn't you tell us reviewers - never would have thought of that, and that's really cool!
LDAC is developed by Sony,I don't think bigger audio company(like sennheiser)can use LDAC,BTW even s22 ultra top up at aptx and LDAC,for some reason🤷♂️
Well sonically that's all I needed to hear, er...yeah, no pun intended. Impressive battery life. Everything else is secondary. Thank you for the review.
I dont think theres much difference swithching between codecs but When I use my headphones with my s10 plus it sounds better than my s21 even on the same settings. S21 sounds harsh with less bass. Anyone else notice this.
@@TotallydubbedHD I downloaded no eq apps.and used them both at their normal settings. S21 has a slightly cleaner sound but s10 definitely has more bass. I literally use my s10 plus over my new s21 because of the sound.
Another great and informative review. I have liked the video and previously subscribed. Just to clarify a few things please. When you mention in the video about Sennheiser working on improving an aspect of the headphone, were you referring to the touch sensitivity of the right earcup or being able to have better customisation of what the touch controls can do? Also, when you talk about there being no off switch for noise cancellation, does that centre setting in the app make you feel like the NC is still somewhat in effect or off entirely? Last question, how is the cabin pressure when the NC is on a medium setting? I was debating between these and the Technics, but these seem to win on audio alone. Thanks again.
Thanks buddy, glad you liked the review! So, the customisation is in relation to the touch controls (ie disabling or changing the functions) -I feel there's somewhat will NC enabled in its middle setting, but it's a little hard to tell -No issues in terms of pressure for my ears, even at max NC - remember the NC isn't as strong/effective as some of its competitors -I'd personally pick these over the Technics
@@TotallydubbedHD, thanks so much for confirming. Much appreciated. I will be buying these when they're released here in Australia based on your detailed review 😎👍
Thank you for the review. I'm a little confused about codecs. The Google Pixel 6 has aptX HD. Will that provide the best possible performance with aptX Adaptive headphones?
Glad you liked the review! Unfortuantely not, it has to support aptX Adaptive, aptX-HD is in-between the former and vanilla aptX; so you'll be limited to aptX. I could be wrong, but pretty certain that's how it'll operate.
have the 3 series & happy with those the sound is great & the controls & features apart from the headband that leaves ridged dents on my shaven head. The controls on the headset touchable ,? worry me about sensitivity wise & why change the sound coming in, surely if they are so good they don't need it. I need a good reason to update to the 4 series & to be honest the styling looks like a £30 pair from the local supermarket. Soundwise why is it necessary to upgrade to the 4 is what I need to know, apart from the dents on my bald 👨🦲 head. Not convinced for that money.
The amount of problems im reading about the momentum 4 is terrifying, every where in reddit you find threads of problems with connection, sound problems and app problems... Of course all reviews say its really good and not a single mention of these problems... They are all paid promotions, returned mine without even opening the box
Of course, classic lol. I didn't get paid etc, if you knew a single ounce of how I review then you'd know I'm brutally honest. I had zero issues and still have no problems whatsoever. Believe who you want though - looking for problems, and you'll find them, on any product, especially on forums lol
Great and well-featured review, mate! I'm starting to think I'm in the wrong market place, though. Or my criteria are too much. On the lookout for a pair of wireless headphones, in hopes they sound better than the typical gaming headset (but working well for gaming), and may well see perfect fit for music as well. Want to use them at the apartment, and with them being convenient enough to carry outside. Last thing would be for them to have extended range, whenever one may walk around the apartment with them on. A bonus would be an unique design of the headphone. Any chance you could toss me some contenders close to this criteria, Totallydubbed? Perhaps the move is invest is a typical gaming headset, and then a headphone for any use except gaming. Though I'd like to think headphones offer a better sounding experience, even versus their wireless counterparts, and that's what i'm all for.
Thanks, but curious to know why you'd not consider these, as they seem to tick all your requirements? You could use them in wired (USB) mode for gaming
@@TotallydubbedHD Thanks for the fast reply, mate! Momentum 4's were indeed among the thoughts of purchase, but I still wanted to hear in if there perhaps were better options, or that I actually were in the wrong park. I'm not after to use the headset wired for Gaming, as I already have a pair of wired headphones for that. I simply want something wireless that I can conveniently use both for gaming, and outside. I want them to sound good as well (however how subjective that may be), and hopefully have a good enough transmitter for me to carry them around in the apartment, with them being connected to a dongle to the PC. Hear from you. Have a nice day!
@@TotallydubbedHD Alright, cheers! I'll furthermore do some research, before making the choice, and have the Sennheiser Momentum 4 high up there. Again, much thank you!
I've tried too many ordinary Bluetooth headphones to be disappointed, however I found KZ's AptxHD cable to work very well, even if it's not perfect it's a massively better product than any TWS buds I've ever had.. For overears or onears, guess it depends. I hate that manufacturers squeeze cheap hardware into already mediocre headphones making them worse, even on products above 100€. Melomania 1+ were the worst offender, hyped by many reviewers but absolute dogshit in reality, especially against my CCA C10 plus AptxHD cable for half the cost..
@@TotallydubbedHD All I know is that they have bigger drivers, but to be honest I didn't want to try them after the catastrophic letdown the Melo 1+ were. I have good headphones at home that I can easily upgrade, to find something actually better I'll probably spend 200€+, but in the end that's another pair of tws buds that just dies from a read battery at some point, while my current solution can just be replaced cheaply :\
@@TotallydubbedHD I've had the Sony WF-1000XM3 which were fine. Didn't think they were mind-blowing, wired headphones for a fifth of the cost seem to be on par, but they weren't bad. In the end they really struggled with rolloff though, which made me sell them. Biggest issues with my current solution is slight hissing in the background (luckily unnoticeable when playing music), hard to press buttons and the mediocre earhooks, but in return I have buds with 5 drivers per side, on the fly cable switching and aptX HD, which seems rare in buds for some reason. But I'm generally VERY picky about audio, so maybe I'm just hard to please ^^`
@@TotallydubbedHD By the way, would love to see you pick up some Moondrop Aria or similar affordable IEMs with such a cable as I have or even the TWS attachments, just to compare it to other solutions 😁
aptx adaptive is better than ldac 1. better connectivity 2. longer battery life 3. equal sound quality (no human can successfully double abx source from 324kb/s). 4. much much lower latency for gaming
All very true, but the one key thing you're missing is comparability - one only works on certain QC chipsets, the other works across all Android devices running 8.0 or above
@@TotallydubbedHD Android 10 came out on 2019. All Android 10 and up devices support aptx. If you have Android phone older than 2019 and not updated to at least 10 (which means your phone is super old) then shame on you.
@@TotallydubbedHD I agree with you about that. I just noticed something though. Listening to lossless audio (like from apple lossless or tidal) through a usb c (or lightning) dongle sounds exactly like listening by streaming audio from lossless track (like apple lossless) to bluetooth aac (aptx) which also sounds exactly like listening to a lossy codec (like aac from apple music) using a usb c (or lightning) dongle. All 3 sound slightly better (almost unnoticeable) than streaming from a lossy (like aac) to bluetooth aac (or aptx). That's probably because, in the latter, the original track got compressed TWICE before you listen to it, and in the former 2, the audio is only compressed once (which is still undistinguishable from the original source by double abx testing).
Why should one charge a headphones and use them at the same time. Lack of patience or what? (Politely/not rude) What if there's a malfunction then the headphones explode on your head. If you can't wait, use cables or if there's no port on your phone, take a break. 30 mins fast charge are enough for hours of music..
In case you are running low on charge, and don't have easy access to a fast charger (say a power bank). Can be handy to know that ou can charge and play using at the same time.
@@TotallydubbedHD in scrolling through many of the comments, I realize I should have written : "Great review, awesome job and thank you for this video" My bad for the first remarks, it just was distracting but thanks to your reply, I am all straightened out now.
Note: The ear pads can be removed, and the headphones support USB playback when connected to a PC or phone (including using the mic over USB)! You can even be paired wirelessly and wired and switch between sources!
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Video timestamps:
Price & connectivity: 00:00
Battery life & charging: 02:30
Bass: 03:57
Treble: 05:26
Soundstage: 06:22
Call quality: 07:20
ANC: 08:34
App & features: 09:14
Design & build: 12:28
Verdict: 13:46
Is the sound quality about the same in usb wired mode?
@@h1a8 yup, if not a little better due to no transmission loss
@@TotallydubbedHD
Thanks. It's just that, in some headphones, the sound signature is completely different wired than wireless (like Bose qc35/45 for example, Bose wired is horrible).
I'm so glad they kept the signature the same in wired mode
@@h1a8 not the same case over a 3.5mm cable however, the sound is drastically worse!
@@TotallydubbedHD oh ok lol
So don't use 3.5mm but the USB connection instead. Gotcha
Spot on regarding the soundstage and bonus points for the 42mm transducer shout out 🤘🏻
Glad you guys enjoyed the review, and hope the suggested changes are implemented for a bettered experience for consumers!
@@TotallydubbedHD We're always looking to improve our products while focusing on sound quality. Luckily, we can enhance the M4 experience via firmware updates along the way.
@@sennheiser looking forward to seeing it!
Are the momentum 4’s better sounding than the 3’s? Why are they cheaper then if the specs are better? I’m not sure which to buy
@@Akklipz yes, did you watch the video?
Got them on right now, I’m so happy with them. I haven’t felt this happy since I bought my old song extra bass headset. The sound is so clean even with the heavy bass
Really pleased you're enjoying them!
How it is the bass compared to extra bass headphone of yours? I have xb900, wanna know how its bass compared to it
Is there any plastic clicking sound inside earcups when you turn your head ? Someone complained of that.
@@susan734 no. Watched the review?
Momentum 4 are the best in 2023 in wireless headphones. Nothing could beat it. To have a more balanced sound put eqaulizer to Flat
Regarding Anc - Its nearly good as Xm4 but my home is silent and don’t wanna use Anc
However I encountered a problem. It made my ears warm very fast. Sadly I didn’t find any earpad replacements on the internet as these earpads are glued to a plastic frame and comes out like what apple did with Airpods Max
Sadly i had to return it. So if this didn’t made your ears warm. Go for it 💯 percent
Hope Sennheiser will release velour or hybrid velour earpads replacement sooner or later. When that happens i will buy them again
Sadly i had to settle with Audio Technica M50X-BT2
Great review, thank you. I have been looking for a comprehensive review that will help me make a decision since the day this was launched. This video made me decide. I will be buying this over the XM5s as the audio quality is my priority. And that’s exactly what I got from the verdict…that’s the one for me.
Good to know these can support calling via USB.
One question - If used in office for calls will this give a decent calling experience with USB?
Glad you found the review useful!
From my brief tests, the audio quality was pretty good over USB, so yes :)
@@TotallydubbedHD Many thanks, that’s very helpful. :-)
@@prashantdjs no worries!
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? How about the mic? Does it work when wired over usb-c?
Good questions, so just tried for you:
-USB playback over PC is capable
-Via an OTG Type-C to Type-A adapter (don't have a C to C cable to try) to the S10+ and using the supplied cable, audio plays back over a wired connection (ensured Bluetooth was disabled)
-Recording over USB be it to Android or PC are both possible too
Wish Sennheiser had mentioned these unique features to reviewers prior to sending them out!
Hope that all helps, don't forget to drop a like and sub :)
@@TotallydubbedHD 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 not even a thanks, gosh - that's oddly not satisfying!
@@TotallydubbedHD 😁Thank you so much for the previous response. Thank you so much for the next one as well!
@@OddlySatisfying the headset is turned on when connected and doesn't work when turned off; it charges, thus would theoretically use your phone/PC's battery/power. ANC is thus enabled when wired.
No idea about how that would affect battery life on longer listening sessions.
Hope that helps.
I have the Bose NC700 and I find they are a bit sharp for my ears. I tried the Sennheisers in the store and was blown away at the clarity, thump and detail and I could turn them up with no sharpness to the sound. Needless to say I ordered a set on the Black Friday sale and they should be here tomorrow. Can’t wait. I do have to say though, the Bose headphones feel more premium. The ear cups of the Sennheisers just look a bit cheap/plain/plasticy. At least the headband looks nice. I like the fact that the ear cups on the NC700 are one piece and the band is metal with all of the joints looking very flush and clean. It’s a smart design. The NC700 also have great noise cancellation and I love the multifunction noise cancelling button on the left ear cup. It’s just a shame about the audio quality. Oh well, Sennheiser wins it for me on sound quality alone.
Thanks for sharing! Odd you find the Bose sharp, they're a bit rolled off at the top end, especially in comparison to the Senns
@@TotallydubbedHD Yeah it’s the sibilance which is usually in the 5-7k hz range. My girlfriend tested them out and agreed that they hurt her ears too. Maybe there’s something wrong with my unit.
@@The.JZA. yeah very odd. My wife uses mine and doesn't find it fatiguing either
Great reviews! Do your comments about the M4's soundstage quality being better than most BT headphones also apply to "in-ear" buds as well? I have the air pod pros which are excellent but I need a pair of overhead ones and I think these are going to be my first ever set. Thanks!
Excellent audiophile caliber sound review
Glad you enjoyed the review!
I guess I'll be waiting for those to drop around 300 Еuro on Christmas and grab myself a copy! Thanks for the review, I loved the fact that you've tested them on dnb!
Pleasure, glad you liked the video! And indeed always tested on a wide array of music
Thank you so much for answering my only two questions that I could not find the answer for in other reviews and would have been a deal breaker for me: if the codec downgrades in multipoint and if you can use them while charging. A thousand thanks :D!
Pleasure buddy, glad you liked the review and that the answers were helpful! :)
@@TotallydubbedHD and great review also! Just preordered them :)!
@@juha5873 thanks again! Let me know what you make of them even you get them :)
Finally a TH-camr who knows his audio!
Glad you liked the review!
Very impressed with the review, covered a lot of areas that I had questions about!
One question I do have though, how are these headphones with regards to sound leakage? Particularly compared to the Bose 700 if that's something you can test?
Glad you liked the review!
Leakage was actually minimal on these, at least from what I noticed - better than the NC700s.
@@TotallydubbedHD brilliant, thanks for that info. These Sennheisers are seeming to be more and more perfect for my needs 👍
@@KXP70 pleasure, glad you found everything useful!
Hi sir !! Great review ! Bravo ! Great job !!! Question: just in terms of sound quality, are the momemtum 4, better than momemtum 3? Is there a major difference? Thank you very much !!
Thanks, but did you watch the review? This was covered.
@@TotallydubbedHD Haha. It must be weird get comments like this. But great video and thanks for giving the life demonstration of the call qualities and the good explanation.:D
@@serrael-182 weird wouldn't be the word, frustrating and infuriating would be a better way of describing my emotions with such comments.
The thing that surprises me about the Momentum 4's is that they have bigger drivers than the Sony xm5's but get way less loud
How loud does it need to be? Plenty loud for me.
Bigger drivers require more power
great review, i've follow ur review since u review edifier stax.. i would like to ask if u had to choose between Sennheiser Momentum 4 or Edifier Stax Spirit S3 in term of sound only, which will u go for?
Thanks, but did you watch the review? You'll have seen comments made in that respect.
Thank you for the very competent review!
Tv listening wise how this M4 compare to Sunheiser RF 195? (If there is no huge difference in sound quality I would buy this one, easily Bluetooth connected)
Finally, which one do you prefer: Sunheiser M4 or Sony XM4/XM5? (Best Overall)
Tks in advance for your precious help
No worries!
Not tried the RF model so can't comment - but in comparison to the Sony, should be pretty clear from the review, the M4 is my pick.
Ok, Understood! Tks. Did you test the M4 with any TV movie or series? Just wanna know how good it would perform considering its focus is music I guess
@@rafaeljabur171 not with the TV, but did watch a few videos!
@@TotallydubbedHD great. sound quality similar in videos as it is with music in general?
@@rafaeljabur171 many things you take for music can be taken for movies
I just wish all android phones supported APTX-HD and Aptx lossless and LDAC
That'd be ideal
True, there is something of a codec war going on, overall compatibility with all my gear seems impossible. So, I think just have to decide on a model, hope in about 5 years there is one good codec left and then buy the next model. In the meantime just enjoy the music!
When it comes to sound quality which one you prefer the most? The Edifier Stax or the Momentum 4? Which of the 2 would YOU buy yourself ? Thanks for the great review by the way :)
As mentioned in the video, I prefer these.
@@TotallydubbedHD I can not follow your comment. With the Edifier audio is excellent in the bass according to you. Very natural sounding and with the Sennheiser you recommend to put ON the bass boost. Is it so that the Edifier gives a sound that sounds more like the original recording and that the Sennheiser gives a sound that you prefer more yourself or am I wrong ? I normally listen to a Hifiman Arya Stealth with Questyle dac/amp. I want a headphone for when I go out walking. Which one of the 2 headphones comes the closest to the Hifiman sound ? Thanks for your qucik response by the way
@@DJTHEFONZ no idea about your setup, so can't comment. Suggest rewatching both reviews, namely the concentrating on the soundstage department of the Sennheiser.
@@DJTHEFONZheard reviewers even say they are as good sound wise to the b & w px8
Great review! Are there any bluetooth headphones which sound just as good but don't have ANC?
Only ones I can think of are the Edifier set - glad you liked the review!
@@TotallydubbedHD Thank you! Will check them out...
@@jaskirat1989 pleasure!
Great review, I'd be curious to know about pairing these to a smart tv, if there are any audio/lip sync issues and how they sound when watching a movie. I am a big fan of watching movies with headphones, particularly horror movies as headphones give a spooky, immersive effect. (It sounds like someone really is creeping up behind you!)
Thanks glad you liked the review! As for lip sync delays, I didn't encounter any problems, as mentioned in the video but I can't comment about every single setup nor how it'll perform on your TV!
@@TotallydubbedHD Thanks for the reply! I was curious because I have the Sony XM4's and they do not work well with TV's, constantly dropping out etc. Something to do with Sony's codecs or proprietary circuitry, LDAC or something. 🤔😳
@@ozymandias7940 actually it's likely to be the Bluetooth codec your TV is able to transmit (guessing it's SBC or AAC)
hey, thanks for the review. I’ve returned sony xm4’s because they were so bad for metal/rock music. as you said, the bass seems heavier in momentum 4 as well, but do you think it will perform well in that specific genre?
Pretty sure they'll be perfect for that, but won't have loads of bass
Hi, as always very good and detailed review. Are M4 more comfy than M2 over-ear? The previous versions were to tight for my years therefore very uncomfortable I wonder whether they made them a little bit bigger this time :)
I would say so, yes. Glad you liked the review!
Good day! Thank you for the review. I'm just curious, if you connected this headphones through the 3.5/2.5 mm cable, would sound become better quality than using BT? Thanks.
It won't if it's not powered. See the notes in the description or pinned comments!
Glad you liked the review.
What Company / Model are the Monitors??? They are so Beautiful
These ones: th-cam.com/video/SDuFR3GEwGs/w-d-xo.html
It's True There is Issue the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones Automatically On Inside the Case Inside in the bag while traveling/walking?
Actually I did notice something like this only after using it for a while. It's to do with how they're placed in the case - if face down (pads inside), then you might have the issue like I did. If, however, you have the pads/driver looking outwards (towards you), then you won't have an issue.
Hope that helps!
Do these get loud enough because I have 450bt and don't think they get loud enough for me do they get loud do they get louder than the 450bt
Plenty loud for me
Hi may be a dumb question but would these be okay for running or no?
Which do you prefer for sound quality? These, bower wilkins p7 s2 or sivga oriole?
Not tried the others, so can't comment
If you had to pick between the momentum 4 or the xm 5 which would you pick?
Sennheisers
Hey mate, Nice review. I was just wondering about a few things. I've got big ears and a big head so I was wondering how it fits in terms of comfort for people like me. I have the consistent problem of having my ears touch the drivers of the actual headphones themselves or just being squished by the cushions. The only headphones I found that do comfort decently for me is the QC 45. Thanks for the review
Glad you liked the review.
No issues in terms of comfort for me - I've also got big ears and yet the inner part doesn't touch my ears. So I think it'll be comfortable with these!
Yeah I can remember when the PXC was $350 got me thinking if Sennheiser is working on a new Flagship headphone Above the momentum line and if so is the momentum 4 really replacing the PXC line 🤔.
Would think so!
these are perfect for listening to podcasts.
yes they even have a podcast eq setting in the app
Happy with my momentum 4 even if the anc is not so good..
Had a Bose QC before, great anc got on flight, fell asleep, woke up bcs my ears hurt from the pressure, felt like going deaf for an hour after that..
ANC isn't for everyone!
I recently bought these and was at the gym with them, I guess I may of been abit sweaty as when I tried to use them after one of the earpieces had a rumbling sound as soon as they turn on.
Any advice on how I can fix this ?
Doesn't sound good, contact Sennheiser.
Hello. I have the Momentum 2.0 wired version and my current phone is Samsung Note 9. I will buy a new phone soon but it doesnt have the 3.5mm jack... So should i upgrade to Momentum 4 or should i buy a DAC for the usb-c ? (iBasso DC06 MQA) Also is there much deference between the two headphones ??
Thanks !
I'd say get the M4s they really are a good set of headphones in many ways. Can't say for certain they'll be better sounding than a wired M2+ DAC combo though
Are you planning to review the B&W px7 s2? i wonder how they compare to these
Unlikely!
Sony XM5 or Momentum 4? I need to buy some good headphones for Law School. Thank you in anticipation!
Not tried the new Sony, so can't comment!
Hi thank you for the review it was very well presented! :) I have just one question I am aware they are not Gaming focused but I headphones but can imagine that with such a stunning audio reproduction they would do very well as Gaming wired headphones as well?
Thanks, glad you liked the review!
Indeed, it would also apply. However, consider that you'll get lag/latency over Bluetooth (while I didn't encounter issues in watching videos, for gaming it's important to consider when the slightest delay) - of course, over a wired connection there won't be any issues.
@@TotallydubbedHD Hi thank you very much for your detailed explaination you were very hr;ppful I am happy to report that my original goal if I end up buying this headset was to use it with awired connectioin so things should be okay haha
@@LightBreaker1750 pleasure!
@@TotallydubbedHD Thumbs up! 😀
@@Kohlob from my brief tests, I didn't notice much of a difference, but haven't done extensive testing for me to tell you that for a fact!
I have the 450bt are these a good upgrade in sound. Is it worth getting is the sound much better than the 450 bt or shall I just stick with the 450bt.
Ridiculously better, yes lol
Dear TechTuber
right now, I’ve just own 3 different pairs of in-ear "TWS Earbuds".
Now I‘m looking for overear bluetooth headphones. I’ve stumbled upon Your channel and am impressed and glad, did I have the opportunity to watch Your video.
Most of all, I‘ve watched reviews about the ANC-King "Sony WH-1000XM5" and it’s predecessor the …XM4.
In the first 3/4 of Your video, You‘ve convinced me, of the quality of the Momentum 4, up until the sentence regarding the "mediocre" ANC-Quality.
To be honest, I am SSD= Single Side Deaf, which means I just hear with my right ear, that’s why it’s IMPERATIVE that the headphone I‘ll buy IS ABLE TO WORK IN MONO.
I mean I need a headphone, where I can TURN OFF THE LEFT SIDE COMPLETELY.
Do You know that something even exists? Or is the solution in the cell phone settings, to switch to mono?
Last question, You didn’t say anything about the volume.
Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
Glad you liked the review, as for your question - it would likely be done via an app - ie. On Poweramp, the app I use on Android you can alter the volume of the left and right channels.
As for the volume of the headphones themselves, no issues personally
Thanks for the video! The one thing I did not quite get was how the wired connection works via USB-C. Is that sending the audio via the cable? Does it work like the B&W PX7 (and PX7 S2) where the headphones contain their own DAC and turn the unit into a hi-Rez capable device?
On the B&W units, this capacity utterly transforms the sound quality. How do these compare?
No idea about the B&W as I've not tried them, but yes it would be because the M4s have their own DAC within the headphones
Hey friend, is the sound quality on this headphone are better or not than the momentum true wireless 3?
I would say so
Good review. I've got the M3s. Is it worth upgrading?
Thanks! I'd definitely say so for the reasons mentioned :)
I wouldn't support them completely changing the momentum line boycott the momentum 4s
How much pressure does the headband put to your head? Ive had bose qc45:s and sony xm4:s and had them both returned bc the headband put too much pressure in the middle :(
Have you watched the video!?
Do your ears touch the cloth on the inside? The only other headphone I have tried where my ear doesn’t touch is the Bose QC35/45 line
So even with my elephant ears, they don't touch the cloth inside. In fact, I actually recall the QC35 doing so, but the NC700 don't. So, you should be good in that department!
@@TotallydubbedHD good to know! Comfort has always been #1 priority for me and every time a new ANC headphone is released I wonder why manufacturers don’t focus on spacious cups and lightweight materials. Seems Sennheiser had finally got its priorities right! XM5s are comfortable but have basically no space for your ears to breath so sent them straight back. Ordered the momentum 4s and hoping they deliver!
@@Lemxns let me know how you get on! And yes, I'm the same when it comes to comfort - finding the right blend between a loose and tight clamp, comfortable ear pads and headband seems to be very hard. But in this instance, these headphones tick those boxes for me. Hopefully it'll be the same for you too!
Don't forget to drop a like or sub.
@@TotallydubbedHD liked and subbed! First track I’m going to try out on these badboys is If We Ever (Unglued Remix). You should try it and let me know how they perform. Would you say burnin made any difference? I’ve always thought it was a load of nonsense and it’s just about your ears getting used to the sound and therefore liking it more. What do you reckon?
@@Lemxns thanks!
From past experiences I've always found burn-in loosens up the drivers a little and alters the sound. As a result, I always do it no matter the cost of the audio product.
It's not nonsense, but rather physics - if the drivers have never moved before, opening them up will help them move air in a way they've never done in their lifetime (of course when brand new).
Often I'll give them a quick listen, then burn-in , then listen gain, and then I can even tell minor differences - thus 'getting used to them' doesn't even apply to my methodology (but yes, for most consumers there's a degree of that too!)
Great review! I tried the Technics EAH-A800 (didn't hear the reverb effect you were talking about maybe it is just in your sample?). I didn't like about technics is bass response, it doesn't get very low actually less lower than Bose NC 700. I am guessing Sennheiser M4 are better? (by what you said in the video).
Also does it makes a difference when you listen to Technics on LDAC and M4 on AptX?
Glad you liked the review!
Surprised by the lack of bass response you found on the A800, and further how you find the NC700 to actually be better in that department. It's very much the opposite for me.
Nonetheless, yes as mentioned the M4 are in my opinion, more competent than both in delivering that low end, which is surprising given they're Sennheiser headphones!
As for the codec, I do notice less nuances and 'clarity' in my music when using aptX Vs LDAC, but that's when I'm comparing A/B with the same hardware (ie headphones). I'd not get the Technics over these purely for codec sake - hope that makes sense?
@@TotallydubbedHD yes totally makes sense for codecs, thanks for quick reply! yeah I am now also surprised by the difference in bass response we are noticing. I actually had a chance to A/B bose NC with technics and I felt just a touch lower frequency response (tried various d&b flac tunes and also some progressive house tunes). Anyway I think Sennheiser M4 will be good next choice.
Also one downside I am noticing is that plastic on M4 coups is attracting fingerprints? not sure how you felt about that, is it annoying or more noticeable in person than on video?
@@Devilishishish pleasure!
As for the fingerprints, I actually noticed it as I was filming my b-roll; doesn't annoy me, but indeed it's there - somewhat reminiscent of the older Sony headphones that had the same 'issue'.
thank you for this review review please tell us which one is better in term of sound quality this Sennheiser or Bose qc45
Not tried the QC45, so can't comment. Glad you liked the review!
M3 are far betteer, so pretty sure M4 would so as well.
@@sebastianromero113 thanks for sharing!
The bose qc in my opinion should be way worse than this. Theyre already worse than the momentum 3 and the sony xm5. Theyre really comfy though.
@@serrael-182 But the new momentum’s are also worse than the old ones and XM5’s because of all dat bass.
I’ve read a review about them having unbalanced drivers, can you hear sound differences between the right and left side?
None whatsoever buddy, but note balanced wouldn't have that effect; if anything it'll 'clean' up the noise of the headphones, making them sound more refined.
For anyone else looking for an answer to this question: Yes, the driver imbalance is appalling. It's well documented at this stage. I went through 3 sets, all of which had audio skewed to one side by as much as 3dB. Two pairs were skewed to the right, one to the left. Connection tested on several Android, Windows and Apple devices.
Have you tried the new firmware update for ANC? Has it improved?
I haven't, no
When are these releases man can’t find them, how do they compare to AirPods Max as I have a pair not pleased and considering switching over
Should be soon! As for Apple products, not tried them in a long time (and don't think I will lol), so can't comment.
These are currently available for pre-order on the Sennheiser website and will be released on August 23rd
Hey, should i buy the AOC 24g2zu or the ASUS TUF VG259QM? I cant decide😂
Either, but it they're the same price, the Asus.
Can you directly compare them to Stax???
On the whole, I prefer the M4
Do you think the LC3 codec will be provided with a firmware update and that it will provide a solution to owners of Samsung phones ? Will it provide as good sound quality as LDAC?
I very much doubt that!
Which bit do you doubt? If LC3 is included in Android 13 (as some write) the rollout is about to commence. Samsung has an interest in not supporting APTX HD as they have Exynos . Samsung have their own codec but it is only in their own headphones. For many potential customers this is a big negative to Samsung. LC3 can be universal and is less power hungry. We must get reviews on the sound quality and how it compares.
Lc3 is not about higher sound quality. Ldac, scalable and LHDC are the best codecs right now for sound quality
Hello my brother so i wanted to buy a 240 hz moniter wht is the best u could recommend me ?
I wall be glad if u answer
And also im a competitive valorant player
I suggest you check this video out: th-cam.com/video/tGH3SJpoOAQ/w-d-xo.html
@@TotallydubbedHD oh thx for answering me. So I watched ur video and now i dont know which one to choose the BENQ XL 2546K 0.5 240hz esport
OR the AOC 24 G2ZU 240hz
Which one is better idont care about the video quality the only thing that i care about is the time response and high refresh rate
@@quti5506 I personally wouldn't get the BenQ, but if you want the fastest response times etc, then it'll be marginally better than the AOC - suggest you watch my review on it too lol
@@TotallydubbedHD thank u my brother
What would you think about these vs Sony xm4?
See the video, read the title :)
Great review, can you compare them with B&W Px7 S2 and in the future PX8 =)
Thanks
No can do, not tried them! Glad you liked the review though :)
The Momentum has a better bass .The B&W sounds more muffled . The treble is harsh on the B%W compared to the Momentum 4. But it is also a taste matter which one you like the most. The Momentum are more comfortable to wear,
Is there some kind of "passthrough" mode/feature? Like the sony version of holding your hand over the earcup to hear speaker announcements etc.
Did you watch all the video?
@@TotallydubbedHD Actually yeah, always do. Must have missed it.
LDAC IS A SONY PROPRIETARY CODEC. It may run at a higher bit rate but that doesnt mean it was optimized the best for all devices
Eh? It's on all Android devices over 8.0. Works flawlessly for me
What about the loudness? Louder, quieter or just like the Momentum 3?
No issues with either
@@TotallydubbedHD So the same?
@@nils1644 yes, I guess? Can't recall from memory lol.
One thing I’ve not yet heard in any of the reviews is how the sound quality differs between wireless vs wired. Any insights on this?
The same when the headphones are powered on, but when they're off they sound very different (bad).
@@TotallydubbedHD Apologies, my question was more around whether you tested these headphones with lossless or high res audio using the supplied aux cable, and if so how the experience compared to Bluetooth?
@@Sebastian-kw2mi the comments still stand on the above. However, without any limitations of wireless audio, the audio quality is unsurprisingly a little bit better, especially if paired with a good DAC and playing back higher-res files
hi sir Sennheiser momentum4 for special Audio Plus 360 surrounded audio availability
I appreciate your review and it was helpful for me, but I would like to give some constructive feedback!
At a bunch of moments you say stuff like "the battery life was really long because I was burning them in for a long period of time"
I don't really understand what you mean with burning in, and from other reviews I understood that the headphones turn themselves off if they don't detect being on someone's head, so was it really depleting?
Also "countless hours" is super vague and I think if you timed it that would make it sound much more professional! Same with the charging speed. 1 to 2 hours is a difference of 100%! I'd rather you mention the spec that the manufacturer lists if you can't test it yourself than such a vague number, that kinda makes it sound like you didn't really check.
Don't take this the wrong way because I really appreciate your review and have been looking for a wireless headset after being disappointed by the Sony XM5s, so your review was helpful!
The XM5s had really disappointing sound stage and muffled high notes for me, sounded like the music was coming right from the middle of my brain instead of from around me like with the wired Sennheisers I'm used to, so it seems like these wireless Sennheiser ones might be up my alley also!
Glad you liked the review, however, you might have missed a few points:
-The auto detection can be disabled, as per the app section of this review, thus, you can have it running indefinitely
-Quoted battery life was quoted, but I didn't count the time - was in excess of 30hrs
-Burning in, is a terminology used to 'use' audio gear before assessing it
Sorry to hear about the Sonys, not tried them yet, so can't comment.
How loud are these headphones
compared to others?
No issues in terms of loudness
Compare with AirPods max. Which got the better sound quality?
As mentioned to someone else in the comments section, I've not tried them.
This or the WH1000XM5 ? (In my case I preferred wf1000xm4 compared to MTW 2, I Have both)
Not tried the new Sony so can't comment. Surprised you preferred the Sony earbuds over the Sennheiser though
@@TotallydubbedHD yes, wf1000xm4 have superior ANC and bass compared to MTW2
@@frigginlunatics sure, but then you've got to think of the rest of the frequency range plus soundstage. Purely audio wise, I'd never get the Sony over the Sennheiser.
@@TotallydubbedHD totally agreed, but when you always use earbuds in a public place or a plane, good ANC should always comes first into consideration
@@frigginlunatics everyone has different requirements :)
Momentum 3’s vs 4’s when it comes to sound quality?
Watch the video?
Another review also wrote that the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 is missing LDAC and notes that Apple is rumored to launch AirPods Pro 2 equipped with a higher LC3
Interesting, guess we'll wait and see!
Lc3 is not higher quality it's just better latency
@@SibTiger33 Yes, I was looking an saw Darko and What Hi-Fi on AC3 and it lowered my hopes.
Pity Samsung phones don't offer APTX-HD/Adaptive or LDAC. But the review seemed to say the performance was jaw-dropping with wired and bluetooth, so maybe it doesn't make so much difference...
Can the headphone be updated as improvements are made?
Did you watch the video?
@@TotallydubbedHD It was an excellent review in advance of the release of the headphones. I really appreciate it when a reviewer (you) dives into sound quality so well. I made an advance order as result. Reading through the other questions and your responses addressed more on the headphones. Thanks.
@@bobprall9832 thanks buddy, really means a lot to get comments like this :)
The EQ adjustment is disappointing! In a world where we have parametric equalizers, 3 band EQ for an "audiophile company" headphone is just embarrassing.
True, would have been great to see a multi-band EQ, but it does suffice in this instance.
Why would anyone ever use those apps to adjust their music for their smartphones. I don't get it. If you buy a good pair of headphones go use it with a good audio player instead of your phones.
@@MajorAMinor becuase with bleutooth headphones it doesn't matter if the source is a phone, a DAP or a laptop. The signal is digital and the decoding and amplification all happens on the headphones. And every headphone benefits from a bit of EQ, especially these ones that are tuned to average consumer tastes (usually too bassy or V-shaped)
@@AliArghavan my bad. I always only listen with cable
Fantastic review! Subbed.
Thanks buddy!
Hi. Is it a good upgrade for the sony mdr xb950bt?
Not tried them, so can't comment!
Well.
I bought te sennheiser and i can say, they do sound way beter.
Thanks for the great review.
@@Emmanuel-bg4vy pleasure, glad you liked it!
i want to buy these but i heard they have bad lag for gaming
Any Bluetooth headphone will have some degree of lag. Thankfully you can plug these in :)
Can you remove and change pads? They are not real leather like in M3 so they will wear out sooner.
Knew I forgot something lol, no as far as I can tell they can't be removed (but didn't put much force to try though!)
Edit: correction, they can be removed!
@@TotallydubbedHD in M3 u could
@@TotallydubbedHD you can't remove the pads??? What??!
@@TotallydubbedHD Just read manual and those pads can be changed!
@@Zon1um looks like you're right, I never tried as it was never mentioned on the pre-brief and the full manual wasn't present in the box either.
Just found out you can use these over a wired USB connection as well! Sennheiser, why didn't you tell us reviewers - never would have thought of that, and that's really cool!
My max volume seemed really low. I had to olay around in the app to make them louder
Here's a tough question:
Which sounds better these headphones or the momentum true wireless 3?
These, with ease.
LDAC is developed by Sony,I don't think bigger audio company(like sennheiser)can use LDAC,BTW even s22 ultra top up at aptx and LDAC,for some reason🤷♂️
Anyone can integrate it.
ldac is usable by anyone they just have to pay sony for it. sennheiser probably didn't want to do that.
Nice review mate!
Thanks buddy!
Agree re LDAC. I have an S22 ultra (Snapdragon not Exynos) & it does not support aptx adaptive either. :/
Yeah :/
Well sonically that's all I needed to hear, er...yeah, no pun intended. Impressive battery life. Everything else is secondary. Thank you for the review.
Glad you enjoyed the review!
What about m4 vs px7 s2 sound comparison?
No idea, not tried it
I dont think theres much difference swithching between codecs but When I use my headphones with my s10 plus it sounds better than my s21 even on the same settings. S21 sounds harsh with less bass. Anyone else notice this.
There will be a difference between codecs, but as for the two phones that's very odd to hear (if you are talking about Bluetooth that is)
Yeah through Bluetooth I bought a s21 and noticed it sounded worse than my s10 plus.
@@talhaimran5872 that's very odd. Sure there isn't some sorry of EQ you have on your S21?
@@TotallydubbedHD I downloaded no eq apps.and used them both at their normal settings. S21 has a slightly cleaner sound but s10 definitely has more bass. I literally use my s10 plus over my new s21 because of the sound.
I tested s7 s9 and s10 all sound similar and good but for some reason I don't like the sound on my s21.
Your head bopping got me hyped.
Ha, love it!
Another great and informative review. I have liked the video and previously subscribed. Just to clarify a few things please. When you mention in the video about Sennheiser working on improving an aspect of the headphone, were you referring to the touch sensitivity of the right earcup or being able to have better customisation of what the touch controls can do? Also, when you talk about there being no off switch for noise cancellation, does that centre setting in the app make you feel like the NC is still somewhat in effect or off entirely? Last question, how is the cabin pressure when the NC is on a medium setting? I was debating between these and the Technics, but these seem to win on audio alone. Thanks again.
Thanks buddy, glad you liked the review!
So, the customisation is in relation to the touch controls (ie disabling or changing the functions)
-I feel there's somewhat will NC enabled in its middle setting, but it's a little hard to tell
-No issues in terms of pressure for my ears, even at max NC - remember the NC isn't as strong/effective as some of its competitors
-I'd personally pick these over the Technics
@@TotallydubbedHD, thanks so much for confirming. Much appreciated. I will be buying these when they're released here in Australia based on your detailed review 😎👍
@@nivinhanna pleasure buddy, if and when you do, let me know how you find them :)
Thank you for the review.
I'm a little confused about codecs.
The Google Pixel 6 has aptX HD. Will that provide the best possible performance with aptX Adaptive headphones?
Glad you liked the review!
Unfortuantely not, it has to support aptX Adaptive, aptX-HD is in-between the former and vanilla aptX; so you'll be limited to aptX. I could be wrong, but pretty certain that's how it'll operate.
I think it will work because adaptive is down compatible
@@SV98Fans but his phone doesn't support that, so it'll cap out at aptX
How loud the SENNHEISER M4 😀
Plenty loud for me
The bass shakes the ears as in the M3
Hi sir could you do a comparison with the APPLE AIRPODS MAX ❤️🤣
No can do!
have the 3 series & happy with those the sound is great & the controls & features apart from the headband that leaves ridged dents on my shaven head. The controls on the headset touchable ,? worry me about sensitivity wise & why change the sound coming in, surely if they are so good they don't need it. I need a good reason to update to the 4 series & to be honest the styling looks like a £30 pair from the local supermarket. Soundwise why is it necessary to upgrade to the 4 is what I need to know, apart from the dents on my bald 👨🦲 head. Not convinced for that money.
Did you watch the video?
The amount of problems im reading about the momentum 4 is terrifying, every where in reddit you find threads of problems with connection, sound problems and app problems... Of course all reviews say its really good and not a single mention of these problems... They are all paid promotions, returned mine without even opening the box
Of course, classic lol. I didn't get paid etc, if you knew a single ounce of how I review then you'd know I'm brutally honest. I had zero issues and still have no problems whatsoever. Believe who you want though - looking for problems, and you'll find them, on any product, especially on forums lol
Great and well-featured review, mate! I'm starting to think I'm in the wrong market place, though. Or my criteria are too much.
On the lookout for a pair of wireless headphones, in hopes they sound better than the typical gaming headset (but working well for gaming), and may well see perfect fit for music as well. Want to use them at the apartment, and with them being convenient enough to carry outside. Last thing would be for them to have extended range, whenever one may walk around the apartment with them on. A bonus would be an unique design of the headphone.
Any chance you could toss me some contenders close to this criteria, Totallydubbed? Perhaps the move is invest is a typical gaming headset, and then a headphone for any use except gaming. Though I'd like to think headphones offer a better sounding experience, even versus their wireless counterparts, and that's what i'm all for.
Thanks, but curious to know why you'd not consider these, as they seem to tick all your requirements? You could use them in wired (USB) mode for gaming
@@TotallydubbedHD Thanks for the fast reply, mate! Momentum 4's were indeed among the thoughts of purchase, but I still wanted to hear in if there perhaps were better options, or that I actually were in the wrong park.
I'm not after to use the headset wired for Gaming, as I already have a pair of wired headphones for that. I simply want something wireless that I can conveniently use both for gaming, and outside. I want them to sound good as well (however how subjective that may be), and hopefully have a good enough transmitter for me to carry them around in the apartment, with them being connected to a dongle to the PC.
Hear from you. Have a nice day!
@@PuffinFluffin1337 yup, I do think it's the best solution for you, at least in my opinion.
@@TotallydubbedHD Alright, cheers! I'll furthermore do some research, before making the choice, and have the Sennheiser Momentum 4 high up there.
Again, much thank you!
@@PuffinFluffin1337 no worries. If you're going via Amazon links in the description give me commission to any headphones you end up choosing :)
LDAC is Sony's proprietary codec. They control who can use it AFAIK.
Could be the case, but equally how do other manufacturers have it integrated?
I like these but the software is buggy
What problems have you experienced?
I've tried too many ordinary Bluetooth headphones to be disappointed, however I found KZ's AptxHD cable to work very well, even if it's not perfect it's a massively better product than any TWS buds I've ever had.. For overears or onears, guess it depends. I hate that manufacturers squeeze cheap hardware into already mediocre headphones making them worse, even on products above 100€. Melomania 1+ were the worst offender, hyped by many reviewers but absolute dogshit in reality, especially against my CCA C10 plus AptxHD cable for half the cost..
Ironically, I really didn't like the Melomania buds, but the Touch variant was a massive improvement!
@@TotallydubbedHD All I know is that they have bigger drivers, but to be honest I didn't want to try them after the catastrophic letdown the Melo 1+ were. I have good headphones at home that I can easily upgrade, to find something actually better I'll probably spend 200€+, but in the end that's another pair of tws buds that just dies from a read battery at some point, while my current solution can just be replaced cheaply :\
@@xPandamon ha, fair enough! No issues for years with certain TWS though
@@TotallydubbedHD I've had the Sony WF-1000XM3 which were fine. Didn't think they were mind-blowing, wired headphones for a fifth of the cost seem to be on par, but they weren't bad. In the end they really struggled with rolloff though, which made me sell them. Biggest issues with my current solution is slight hissing in the background (luckily unnoticeable when playing music), hard to press buttons and the mediocre earhooks, but in return I have buds with 5 drivers per side, on the fly cable switching and aptX HD, which seems rare in buds for some reason. But I'm generally VERY picky about audio, so maybe I'm just hard to please ^^`
@@TotallydubbedHD By the way, would love to see you pick up some Moondrop Aria or similar affordable IEMs with such a cable as I have or even the TWS attachments, just to compare it to other solutions 😁
aptx adaptive is better than ldac
1. better connectivity
2. longer battery life
3. equal sound quality (no human can successfully double abx source from 324kb/s).
4. much much lower latency for gaming
All very true, but the one key thing you're missing is comparability - one only works on certain QC chipsets, the other works across all Android devices running 8.0 or above
@@TotallydubbedHD Android 10 came out on 2019. All Android 10 and up devices support aptx. If you have Android phone older than 2019 and not updated to at least 10 (which means your phone is super old) then shame on you.
@@h1a8 aptX maybe, not aptX Adaptive.
@@TotallydubbedHD I agree with you about that.
I just noticed something though.
Listening to lossless audio (like from apple lossless or tidal) through a usb c (or lightning) dongle sounds exactly like
listening by streaming audio from lossless track (like apple lossless) to bluetooth aac (aptx) which also sounds exactly like
listening to a lossy codec (like aac from apple music) using a usb c (or lightning) dongle.
All 3 sound slightly better (almost unnoticeable) than streaming from a lossy (like aac) to bluetooth aac (or aptx).
That's probably because, in the latter, the original track got compressed TWICE before you listen to it, and in the former 2, the audio is only compressed once (which is still undistinguishable from the original source by double abx testing).
Technics A800 vs. Sennheiser M 4
Watch the video before asking questions
these headphones deserve beter build quality
Why should one charge a headphones and use them at the same time. Lack of patience or what? (Politely/not rude)
What if there's a malfunction then the headphones explode on your head.
If you can't wait, use cables or if there's no port on your phone, take a break. 30 mins fast charge are enough for hours of music..
In case you are running low on charge, and don't have easy access to a fast charger (say a power bank). Can be handy to know that ou can charge and play using at the same time.
RIP physical buttons 😞
RIP
The head bobbing isn’t necessary.
Neither is this comment!
@@TotallydubbedHD there is always room for improvements.
Thank you.
@@TotallydubbedHD in scrolling through many of the comments, I realize I should have written :
"Great review, awesome job and thank you for this video"
My bad for the first remarks, it just was distracting but thanks to your reply, I am all straightened out now.
@@l2etranger good to hear.
has anyone tried to use these with glasses yet?
larry
Watched the video yet? It's covered.
Ah. I suppose using earbuds have an advantage there.