Thank you so much I couldn’t find a single review on this pair but now I did. 🎉 I wanted to know about the mic because it wasn’t working and as suspected it was because of the cable. Thanks for making the video again.
Wow, this is the best audiophile's review of this headphone i've seen. Some people complain that you're giving mixed messages in your review but it sounds super objective to me, great job! Great insight and I love the comparisons.
Be sure to activate the Apt-X codec in your phone or what ever blue tooth source you have, makes a huge difference in the sound quality in the wireless mode! Makes all the difference in the world. I love my Sennheiser Momentum Wireless M2 AEBT!
Great review, I use my rs180 around the house which are a revelation to me. I would love these if I had a use for them but wow so much money! Love your reviews.
Thanks for the review. A little mystified with your choice to compare the M2 wireless with the M1 wired - why not the M2 wireless with the M2 wired? People seem to be crying out for this comparison throughout the comments here and on other review channels. How close does the M2 wireless over ear come to the M2 wired over ear in sound performance/audio quality? This is a highly sought after comparison!
Tyl, could you please do a review of the m2 wired version? I'm struggling to find a decent review that gives me an accurate idea of how it sounds and compares to the originals
Hi Tyll, love the review as always :) Between the M2 wireless, M2 wired and M1 wired, which would you recommend (regardless of price) as subway/street headphone ?
Hi Tyll, do you know how the Harman Kardon Bt fit in this category? Do they sound better than the Momentum M2? I have one HK bt here and I wanna know if it is worthy the upgrade in terms of sound.
I would love to know if Sennheiser Momentum M2 AEG/AEI (not the wireless version) sounds better than first edition of Momentums, or sounds the same as M2AEBT on wire (meaning worse than the first momentums).
Is it the very energy efficient headphone amp that makes noise cancelling or wireless heaphones sound not great? Active equalization can offer better frequency response than passive equalization, but
I'd be interested to see what you think of the wired version of the M2's. The old model is significantly cheaper now, so I'm not sure which to purchase. Any chance of a review? Thanks!
Great review +InnerFidelity . Now it's clearer whether to go for a $500 headphones or not. With these features I think it's reasonable enough. I have AKG K450 and I am satisfied with it when it comes to sound quality until Sennheiser momentum 1.0 came. I still chose to wait for an upgrade. I've been traveling a lot lately so I thought a wireless headset would be necessary. ANC would be a plus but I wish it could be turned off if you don't want to use it. Definitely still has a long way to go but overall, would you say that it is the best wireless HP at $500? Are you anticipating any upgrades that Senn would add up to the present features? THANKS.
Is this different from the "standard" "Momentum 2"? I've never heard of the "M2 AEBT". What was the "best for your ears" BT head phone called? Miele? What are you're thoughts on using aftermarket cables? As some audiophiles do with speaker cables. Some DO believe there is a difference others not. I personally haven't yet been sold. I use generic 12 gauge speaker cable. Nor have I been sold on "line conditioner boxes"..yet.
I'd be much more interested in the comparison of Momentum M2 over ear wired and the old momentum. The differences in design are self explanatory, but what are the differences sonically? Wired M2 to 1st. gen. Momentum. Thank you :-)
Hi Tyll, How do you rate Sennheiser MM-550-X compared to this one? I think the sound quality is not good, but with that feature and price range, I am unable find another good pair of headphones that sounds better than MM550X. Can you please help me? Thanks
Hello, I will buy Sennheiser M2 AEBT or Bose QC35ii but I'm in the middle. I have Bose QC25, happy with it, but I need a wireless headphone. I'm using Macbook and Iphone so AAC codes is important however M2 does not include it but all reviews say that M2 sounds better than QC35. Can you recommend one of these in these circumstances? (I generally listen classical, blues, jazz and metal genres)
A friend gave me these headphones when he went to apple air pods this Christmas. They would not charge so I replaced the battery. The new battery came with enough charge so that I can confirm they do power on, however they still will not charge. When I plug in a MICRO cable they give no indication of charging. Could be the cable I suppose? I have one coming soon. Anyone else experience this?
Tyll is very right about that 700 - 2000 Hz bump. Male vocals can sound very forward and even painful at higher volumes with certain music. Original momentum has much better high-midrange balance, but wireless M2 has much better bass and slightly wider soundstage.
I would highly appreciate it if you reply to this. Should I buy the plantronics rig or the sennheiser u320? Its been confusing so if you would guide me it would be great. InnerFidelity
+Domex M Momentum Wireless, no question about it..... The V-moda Wireless does not come close to v-moda crossfade m100, they are more muddy and have way to much base.
I can't comment on the wired version of the m2, but the wireless m2 definitely sounds better in passive wired mode than active wired, and then active wired is better than bt (either aptx or sbc). Over any bt connection the highs get a little sparkly and grainy sounding, however this is still better than any of the competitors. I would say that the wireless m2's in passive wired are some of the best headphones i've ever heard, and get progressively worse through to sbc bluetooth, however are still outstanding even at their worst.
I saw some measurements on the internet. 2.0 over ear Wireless has very different frequency response curve compared to 2.0 over ear wired-only version.
Nowhere near similar. I personally compared them while both in my hands at the same time and I can say sennheiser rocks in sound quality compared to bose. Not noise cancellation though if you are interested. IMHO active noise cancellation is just a sales strategy and does not really mean much if sound quality lacks.
I will agree with the part that bw p7 is great and really more natural than the other two, even three including sony wh1000x, but I disagree that qc35 and momentum are not that different. I will repeat what i wrote above: Momentum sounds much nicer while qc35 has the capability of eliminating more noise.
@alak58 You have to be deaf m8. Bose without QC enabled doesnt sound at all so they have no passive mode. Senns are at its best so no comparison here. If in active mode Senns have far better soundstage and stereo reproduction. Bose are just shitty sound can for its price. Buy only if you like good noise cancellation. I know what im talking about as i have both from over year by now.
@alak58 That`s for sure but still Momentums are head and shoulders above QC35 qualitywise. All in all, in terms of noise cancelling decided that Active one is overrated and came back to my shures.
@alak58 On ears superior in what? Soundstage? Details? Low frequencies? They are more flat coz they have highs more pronounced but that's it. When I've bought qc35 thought that they are damaged.
Same question. I think the sound quality in qc35 is almost identical to the qc25, and the noice cancelling makes my ear feel a little bit weird. Struggling between qc35 and momentum wireless
The momentum is next on my list to try out. I upgraded from the Bose QC15 to the QC35 and I'm not happy with the soundstage. Bose is typically bass heavy but I feel the QC35's are even more Bass heavy. I agree that the ANC is more heavier on the QC35 and puts extra pressure on your ears. I feel they sound terrible but they are amazing at ANC and they are the most comfortable headphones I have tried (along with the Bang & Olufsen H6). Since my purchase earlier this week, I have tried 2 alternatives so far. First was the Sony MDR-1000x which I tested for a day. From the packaging, build quality up to the features, the noise cancelling and the bright soundstage, I AM amazed. But although the Sony's are marketed as over-ear, they don't encompass your entire ear so the cushions are partially pressing on your ears and there is also very little room inside the ear cups. Fine for short listening sessions but anything more than an hour and my ears started to tingle. I returned them because they were not a fit for me but I am really angry at Sony because I loved all the rest. Today I tried the Sennheiser PXC-550. Better build quality and finish compared to the Bose, equally feature rich like the Sony, larger ear cups that encompass your entire ear, lush cushion, but the ear cups are not as roomy as the QC35. I also felt these 550's were really clamping around my head with way too much pressure. The were more comfortable then the Sony, they sound definitely brighter compared to the Bose but did not sound as balanced as the Sony. I had a headache after 3 hours and my ears really felt warm and trapped. I switched back to the QC35 to compare comfort and really felt relieved. My ears are able to breathe in the QC35. Every ear is different so I would definitely suggest to check the Sony MDR-1000x out if you can try them out and return them for free. I'm now hesitating on trying the Momentum 2.0 because they have slightly large ear cups but if they sound similar to the PXC-550, I'm afraid I won't be convinced either. If you really like a bass heavy soundstage, stick with the QC35. From what I understand, these Momentums offer a little more room and should be extremely comfortable. They are not as feature rich however and you can't turn the ANC off or fiddle with any sound settings.
I've tried the QC35, 1000x and Momentum 2 wireless now. QC35 sound quality is utter garbage. Muddy on the lows, glaring and harsh on the highs. Mids are ok.... as such it's instantly ruled out in my book. 1000x are nice all round and have the best ANC of the lot, however they are very plastic feeling, and are just feel boring due to the business type aesthetic. I went the momentums because sound quality is outstanding generally with excellent lows and highs, decent mids, plus beautiful looks and build quality. Also, they actually support multiple active bt connections unlike the 1000x.
Hi, I had two Bose Quietcomfort 3 headphones but both broke down after 3,5 yrs. Can you recommend any other headphones with the same or better performance that don't break down so soon.
Lone Vindicator For the firs pair I got a replacement offer. 100€ to get a new pair, wich I took. Then that second pair died like the first one. One side just stopped working less and less until almost no sound came out. I'm sorry I don't know what exactly went wrong with them. All they did was ask me what I did to the headphones. Which was nothing, I treated them like my babies. Then I asked a salesperson from a major tech market and he said that all headphones only last a couple of years. So now I'm using Apple Earpods. Maybe in the future I might buy some Sennheiser. I heard that they should last a bit more. Also not listening to music that much is kind of refreshing. Cheers!
Guy Incognito No worries,your experience is a great help.It's good to be reminded that headphones, no matter much money you sink into them, eventually die for no reason.Cheers
As starpause says, turn off the power. The sound quality of these in passive wired is their strongest suit anyway, so if you want a clean and pure experience without anc, just power these puppies down.
Tyl, isn't it time to do something with that hissing sound? what's making that sound that's always there in your review videos? I'm not one to ask about mic here (never use anything more than what my smartphone has) but it's really noticeable.
Muhammad Kharismawan It's a known bug with the Canon 7D I use...a very expensive camera. I recently got a new MacBookPro and the iMovie has some hiss reduction software that helps, but leaves some DSP artifacts. I will get a new camera for videos when I can get it into the budget.
InnerFidelity If you have access to audio software run a gate to lower the noise threshold to your audio. You'll have to fiddle with it to avoid clipping your voice. Even with some high quality mics you will run into a little noise. Stock mics tend to be worse for this even for high end cameras. Easy fix. It's better to do it this way as I've rarely found many noise reduction filters to be all that great.
Thanks for answer and by the way i really like all your work with innerfidelity, im wondering do you still think that the dt1350 still one of the best portable?
Go with customs. But if you absolutely have to choose between them, I'd go with the ie800 for the larger soundstage while being cheaper. The se846's main advantage is the bass due to many balanced armature drivers
Wired Momentum M2 AEG has a cable with 3-button remote control, and all buttons operate on Samsung and HTC smartphones. So that cable is better for Androids than Momentum-1 cable
Momentum is what all the London (swanky) stores were pushing to me.....at like you say 300 + dollars....but thanks for your review here. It's good Tyle that you also embrace the practical common sense decision....you clearly stated, you would actually go with the other brand based on pure common sense. See Tyle, people may be buying bulk for college rooms or indeed equiping groups of people with "sets" of certain gear. I love many many good value cans and fancy American Audio ert 1000r at just 30 dollars in the UK (20 pounds) wow!.....ben
heeey here I am :) Amazon says - 87 Used & New from $279.82 So in a few months i'll get a pair. Still no headphones can compare in comfort, build quality - and resell value!
I have momentum 2 wired over-ear and they sound exactly how Tyll described the wireless model. Good build ,but poor audio. If they are 120$ that's a great choice, only because of the build.
I've used these on the occasion for about a year because I got them for cheap. Very comfortable on the head and nice to use, but pretty terrible sound for music with a boomy bass that overwhelms much of the subtleties in the music. Still usable, particularly for podcasts and such where I don't care about the sound that much. Of course, by this point these are very much dated anyway, but hey.
These are great headphones for any age group but don't get caught up in the marketing machine BS. Yes, I understand: they may be targeted towards a certain segment of the population but that does not mean anyone has to slavishly observe/follow marketing demographics.
One thing that i have to say about this, maybe its about taste but the fact is this fowardness in the treeble region is for me whats lacking the most on the original momentum. For me the original momentum lacks dynamism(punchy bass) and resolution, detail. It sounds boring, so boring that i still prefer my koss porta pro and thats very bad because the price diference is ridiculous. Other reviewers says that wireless momentum correct almost everything but the sound stage is not very accurate neither spacious as a full open. Now im stuck with the original momentum because here in Brazil almost no one would pay such a high price for a headphone. I would like sennheiser to make a deal with me. We have no place to test the sound here. Sad situation. :(
Don't get the fuss about Mee Audio. I am not an audiophile by any means... but got a pair of M6 Pro and I am never spending money on Mee. Momentum sound quality is signature Sennheiser. My bet will be on Sennheiser 99 out of 100 times for my money.
You're paying for looks. The sound is that of a 200 maybe 300 dollar headphones but then again I would never wear my k7xx's or any high end phones like HD600+'s. if you're a commuter or simply love to travel THIS IS IT. plus you don't need an amp for these although they help a little
Hmmm... This is weird, i´ve literally watched more than 30 videos of the momentum wireless and all of them, i mean all of them can´t praise the sound quality enough. Even though they all agree that it cost a little too much, they also agree that it´s worth every penny. Just funny that you are 1 in 50.
@evil ras, listen clown when people speak about hi fi they dont speak about mics , you confusing your avarage tech channels , with hi fi channels where they speak about the clarity of the sound hi and mids and everything else in regard to preformance of drivers and there are explained in graphics. So go to your tech channels and get to hear what bs and bias on music you like to hear.
Not a great review! Just rambles on about how average they sound, before adding they're better than any other. Oh, except that other one.. Without showing us any close ups or detailing all the tech about 5 microphones, handsfree calling, Voice commands, voice prompts, types of music its best at, demographic its aimed at, etc!
it sucks when you realize these were all (illegal) sponsored reviews, since Tyll didn't disclose these were provided by sennheiser to be positively reviewed. this is consumer fraud
Thank you so much I couldn’t find a single review on this pair but now I did. 🎉 I wanted to know about the mic because it wasn’t working and as suspected it was because of the cable. Thanks for making the video again.
Great review and comparison! Was looking for a good review on BT headphones and this just nails it
Wow, this is the best audiophile's review of this headphone i've seen. Some people complain that you're giving mixed messages in your review but it sounds super objective to me, great job! Great insight and I love the comparisons.
@Quincy Kareem what does this have to do with headphones reviews? Is it just garbage spamming?
@Reid Dylan I heard Flixzone steals your credit card info, is it true?
Be sure to activate the Apt-X codec in your phone or what ever blue tooth source you have, makes a huge difference in the sound quality in the wireless mode! Makes all the difference in the world. I love my Sennheiser Momentum Wireless M2 AEBT!
Thanks for the review! Looking to get these at some point.
Good review. I snapped up 1st gen wired momentums and love them. See no reason to upgrade, but it's nice that sennheiser keeps improving.
Great review, I use my rs180 around the house which are a revelation to me. I would love these if I had a use for them but wow so much money! Love your reviews.
I tried hundreds of headsets and my favorite one, still as of today, is Sennheiser Momentum Wireless M2 AEBT
Would love to see an update vs B+O H9 and the QC35
Tyle, any chance on doing a review on fullsized Momentum 2.0 wired?
Thanks for the review. A little mystified with your choice to compare the M2 wireless with the M1 wired - why not the M2 wireless with the M2 wired? People seem to be crying out for this comparison throughout the comments here and on other review channels. How close does the M2 wireless over ear come to the M2 wired over ear in sound performance/audio quality? This is a highly sought after comparison!
BIG thanks, i have been looking for information about the activation/deactivation of the NoiseCanceling... now i know haha :)
Tyl, could you please do a review of the m2 wired version? I'm struggling to find a decent review that gives me an accurate idea of how it sounds and compares to the originals
You are simply the best!!! Thank you
Hi Tyll, love the review as always :)
Between the M2 wireless, M2 wired and M1 wired, which would you recommend (regardless of price) as subway/street headphone ?
I have the ivory ones and I'm very happy. Only downside is that the noise cancellation is not consistent when you move your head.
@innerfidelity I would like to know the quality of the noise canceling. How does it compare to the Bose Q25?
will u choose momentum 2.0 wired or hifiman 400s ? im get confuse to choose one of this, which has a better sound..?
What about the wired version of the M2? hope to get a review very soon.
Have you tried the new Bang and Olufsen H8 wireless/ANC headphone yet?
Hi, how do these compare with the Bose quiet comfort 25 in terms of sound quality? Thanks
Hi Tyll, do you know how the Harman Kardon Bt fit in this category? Do they sound better than the Momentum M2? I have one HK bt here and I wanna know if it is worthy the upgrade in terms of sound.
I would love to know if Sennheiser Momentum M2 AEG/AEI (not the wireless version) sounds better than first edition of Momentums, or sounds the same as M2AEBT on wire (meaning worse than the first momentums).
Is it the very energy efficient headphone amp that makes noise cancelling or wireless heaphones sound not great? Active equalization can offer better frequency response than passive equalization, but
I'd be interested to see what you think of the wired version of the M2's. The old model is significantly cheaper now, so I'm not sure which to purchase. Any chance of a review? Thanks!
I trust tyler's review more than anyone on the web. id never buy a headphone if it didnt have his blessing
Great review +InnerFidelity . Now it's clearer whether to go for a $500 headphones or not. With these features I think it's reasonable enough. I have AKG K450 and I am satisfied with it when it comes to sound quality until Sennheiser momentum 1.0 came. I still chose to wait for an upgrade. I've been traveling a lot lately so I thought a wireless headset would be necessary. ANC would be a plus but I wish it could be turned off if you don't want to use it. Definitely still has a long way to go but overall, would you say that it is the best wireless HP at $500? Are you anticipating any upgrades that Senn would add up to the present features? THANKS.
sennheiser momentum wireless m2 or oppo pm-3 do you recommend?
I want to check out the new wired version. You should try the Momentum wireless in USB mode direct to computer via usb cable.
***** he has one
if your gonna buy a really great headset to watch films on your computer or TV, what do you suggest?
great vid thanks man
Could you tell me how these compare to the Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless?
Really need you to test the wired version.! How they compare with the old version, the visio hp50 and the P7s. Please:)
I wonder when u tested the headphone did u pair with a device that support AptX?
Awesome video!!
Hello sir could u do a review on Sony xba40/n ?
Is this different from the "standard" "Momentum 2"? I've never heard of the "M2 AEBT".
What was the "best for your ears" BT head phone called? Miele?
What are you're thoughts on using aftermarket cables? As some audiophiles do with speaker cables. Some DO believe there is a difference others not. I personally haven't yet been sold. I use generic 12 gauge speaker cable. Nor have I been sold on "line conditioner boxes"..yet.
Anyone help lol , don't know if to get these momentums, HD700 , Bang & Olusfen H6 , got in ear sennheiser but want a decent pair of over ear
In active mode which is better, this or Bose ?
I'd be much more interested in the comparison of Momentum M2 over ear wired and the old momentum. The differences in design are self explanatory, but what are the differences sonically? Wired M2 to 1st. gen. Momentum. Thank you :-)
Hi Tyll,
How do you rate Sennheiser MM-550-X compared to this one? I think the sound quality is not good, but with that feature and price range, I am unable find another good pair of headphones that sounds better than MM550X. Can you please help me?
Thanks
Please do the urbanite xl wireless
can you compare the momentum wireless m2 to sony mdr 1abt please? or can anyone here comment about those two wireless headphone?
have you tried these using their CapTune app?
Hello,
I will buy Sennheiser M2 AEBT or Bose QC35ii but I'm in the middle. I have Bose QC25, happy with it, but I need a wireless headphone. I'm using Macbook and Iphone so AAC codes is important however M2 does not include it but all reviews say that M2 sounds better than QC35. Can you recommend one of these in these circumstances? (I generally listen classical, blues, jazz and metal genres)
A friend gave me these headphones when he went to apple air pods this Christmas. They would not charge so I replaced the battery. The new battery came with enough charge so that I can confirm they do power on, however they still will not charge. When I plug in a MICRO cable they give no indication of charging. Could be the cable I suppose? I have one coming soon. Anyone else experience this?
how about beoplay H8 comapre to M2?
Tyll is very right about that 700 - 2000 Hz bump. Male vocals can sound very forward and even painful at higher volumes with certain music. Original momentum has much better high-midrange balance, but wireless M2 has much better bass and slightly wider soundstage.
I never know that i can use momentum on ear wired with new momentum.
Thank you sir.
Momentum Wireless or Sony MDR-1ABT?
Will it connect to a pc?
I would highly appreciate it if you reply to this. Should I buy the plantronics rig or the sennheiser u320? Its been confusing so if you would guide me it would be great. InnerFidelity
Omar Nader Not familiar with either.
0k thx InnerFidelity
Momentum Wireless M2 or Vmoda Crossfade Wireless? Any advise... I love both cable version
+Domex M Momentum Wireless, no question about it..... The V-moda Wireless does not come close to v-moda crossfade m100, they are more muddy and have way to much base.
What about the WIRED momentum 2? Do you think they would sound the same as the M2 wireless?
I can't comment on the wired version of the m2, but the wireless m2 definitely sounds better in passive wired mode than active wired, and then active wired is better than bt (either aptx or sbc). Over any bt connection the highs get a little sparkly and grainy sounding, however this is still better than any of the competitors. I would say that the wireless m2's in passive wired are some of the best headphones i've ever heard, and get progressively worse through to sbc bluetooth, however are still outstanding even at their worst.
Thank you :)
I saw some measurements on the internet. 2.0 over ear Wireless has very different frequency response curve compared to 2.0 over ear wired-only version.
@@yewfh-oz7in I agree that
momentum 2.0 wireless vs sony mdr 1abt vs vmoda crossfade wiless which headphone can rule them all?
good question, I'm also waiting for an answer.
Great review as always. I thought Bose came out with a "wireless" noise canceling headphone...guess I am wrong? Keep up the great work
How do these compare in terms of sound quality in comparison to the Bose QC25's? Thanks
Nowhere near similar. I personally compared them while both in my hands at the same time and I can say sennheiser rocks in sound quality compared to bose. Not noise cancellation though if you are interested. IMHO active noise cancellation is just a sales strategy and does not really mean much if sound quality lacks.
I will agree with the part that bw p7 is great and really more natural than the other two, even three including sony wh1000x, but I disagree that qc35 and momentum are not that different. I will repeat what i wrote above: Momentum sounds much nicer while qc35 has the capability of eliminating more noise.
@alak58 You have to be deaf m8. Bose without QC enabled doesnt sound at all so they have no passive mode. Senns are at its best so no comparison here. If in active mode Senns have far better soundstage and stereo reproduction. Bose are just shitty sound can for its price. Buy only if you like good noise cancellation. I know what im talking about as i have both from over year by now.
@alak58 That`s for sure but still Momentums are head and shoulders above QC35 qualitywise. All in all, in terms of noise cancelling decided that Active one is overrated and came back to my shures.
@alak58 On ears superior in what? Soundstage? Details? Low frequencies? They are more flat coz they have highs more pronounced but that's it. When I've bought qc35 thought that they are damaged.
Need to know which one is better Qc35 or Momentum 2.0. Not understanding which one to buy.
Same question. I think the sound quality in qc35 is almost identical to the qc25, and the noice cancelling makes my ear feel a little bit weird. Struggling between qc35 and momentum wireless
The momentum is next on my list to try out. I upgraded from the Bose QC15 to the QC35 and I'm not happy with the soundstage. Bose is typically bass heavy but I feel the QC35's are even more Bass heavy. I agree that the ANC is more heavier on the QC35 and puts extra pressure on your ears. I feel they sound terrible but they are amazing at ANC and they are the most comfortable headphones I have tried (along with the Bang & Olufsen H6). Since my purchase earlier this week, I have tried 2 alternatives so far. First was the Sony MDR-1000x which I tested for a day. From the packaging, build quality up to the features, the noise cancelling and the bright soundstage, I AM amazed. But although the Sony's are marketed as over-ear, they don't encompass your entire ear so the cushions are partially pressing on your ears and there is also very little room inside the ear cups. Fine for short listening sessions but anything more than an hour and my ears started to tingle. I returned them because they were not a fit for me but I am really angry at Sony because I loved all the rest. Today I tried the Sennheiser PXC-550. Better build quality and finish compared to the Bose, equally feature rich like the Sony, larger ear cups that encompass your entire ear, lush cushion, but the ear cups are not as roomy as the QC35. I also felt these 550's were really clamping around my head with way too much pressure. The were more comfortable then the Sony, they sound definitely brighter compared to the Bose but did not sound as balanced as the Sony. I had a headache after 3 hours and my ears really felt warm and trapped. I switched back to the QC35 to compare comfort and really felt relieved. My ears are able to breathe in the QC35. Every ear is different so I would definitely suggest to check the Sony MDR-1000x out if you can try them out and return them for free. I'm now hesitating on trying the Momentum 2.0 because they have slightly large ear cups but if they sound similar to the PXC-550, I'm afraid I won't be convinced either. If you really like a bass heavy soundstage, stick with the QC35. From what I understand, these Momentums offer a little more room and should be extremely comfortable. They are not as feature rich however and you can't turn the ANC off or fiddle with any sound settings.
QC35 hands down.
Go with the Momentum.
I've tried the QC35, 1000x and Momentum 2 wireless now. QC35 sound quality is utter garbage. Muddy on the lows, glaring and harsh on the highs. Mids are ok.... as such it's instantly ruled out in my book. 1000x are nice all round and have the best ANC of the lot, however they are very plastic feeling, and are just feel boring due to the business type aesthetic. I went the momentums because sound quality is outstanding generally with excellent lows and highs, decent mids, plus beautiful looks and build quality. Also, they actually support multiple active bt connections unlike the 1000x.
You mention almost every headphone that is worthy to and make a comparison but you miss on Sony MDR1RBT MK II. Any reasons?
Hi, I had two Bose Quietcomfort 3 headphones but both broke down after 3,5 yrs. Can you recommend any other headphones with the same or better performance that don't break down so soon.
How exactly did they break down?What were the exact issues.I'm considering buying a set but not if they won't last.
Lone Vindicator For the firs pair I got a replacement offer. 100€ to get a new pair, wich I took. Then that second pair died like the first one. One side just stopped working less and less until almost no sound came out. I'm sorry I don't know what exactly went wrong with them. All they did was ask me what I did to the headphones. Which was nothing, I treated them like my babies. Then I asked a salesperson from a major tech market and he said that all headphones only last a couple of years. So now I'm using Apple Earpods. Maybe in the future I might buy some Sennheiser. I heard that they should last a bit more. Also not listening to music that much is kind of refreshing. Cheers!
Guy Incognito No worries,your experience is a great help.It's good to be reminded that headphones, no matter much money you sink into them, eventually die for no reason.Cheers
Which is better meze 99 classics or sennhiser momentum.
Justin Handsman meze 100%. They are another level bro
beoplay h4? h7? h9?
Are you able to turn of ANC on the Sennheiser momentum wireless?
yes, you just turn power off and the ANC is gone... so you can run them wired that way but not BT
As starpause says, turn off the power. The sound quality of these in passive wired is their strongest suit anyway, so if you want a clean and pure experience without anc, just power these puppies down.
InnerFidelity how about the bang & olufsen H8 they seem to be a strong and comparable contender
Tyl, isn't it time to do something with that hissing sound? what's making that sound that's always there in your review videos? I'm not one to ask about mic here (never use anything more than what my smartphone has) but it's really noticeable.
Muhammad Kharismawan It's a known bug with the Canon 7D I use...a very expensive camera. I recently got a new MacBookPro and the iMovie has some hiss reduction software that helps, but leaves some DSP artifacts. I will get a new camera for videos when I can get it into the budget.
by you meant nown bug, lots of other 7D has it too?
Muhammad Kharismawan All of them. :(
what a bad quality control there... :I
InnerFidelity If you have access to audio software run a gate to lower the noise threshold to your audio. You'll have to fiddle with it to avoid clipping your voice. Even with some high quality mics you will run into a little noise. Stock mics tend to be worse for this even for high end cameras. Easy fix. It's better to do it this way as I've rarely found many noise reduction filters to be all that great.
I got gen 1 not studio quality audio
Tyl are u already try the wire version it sound like the wireless??
ricardo palomo Haven't received it yet.
Thanks for answer and by the way i really like all your work with innerfidelity, im wondering do you still think that the dt1350 still one of the best portable?
Shure Se846 no question the best money can buy at the moment.
Sennheiser IE800 or Shure se846? I'm stuck
Awwwww
Go with customs. But if you absolutely have to choose between them, I'd go with the ie800 for the larger soundstage while being cheaper. The se846's main advantage is the bass due to many balanced armature drivers
Ravi Patel I'd go with the SE535. I don't like either you mentioned.
InnerFidelity really? I am shocked
InnerFidelity I thought those to be excellent .I never tried them though
Ah, damn. I was hoping to upgrade from my original Momentums. Looks like I'll have to wait a bit longer.
You definitely should try them. Never believe a guy who says Bose headphones sound better 😉
+flipper2gv but the sound quality isn't that good
Wired Momentum M2 AEG has a cable with 3-button remote control, and all buttons operate on Samsung and HTC smartphones. So that cable is better for Androids than Momentum-1 cable
Satyrua Couldn't find a part number for that one yet. It may not be available yet. Dunno.
InnerFidelity It's available on Amazon. Named Sennheiser RCG M2. Part.no 506225
Momentum is what all the London (swanky) stores were pushing to me.....at like you say 300 + dollars....but thanks for your review here. It's good Tyle that you also embrace the practical common sense decision....you clearly stated, you would actually go with the other brand based on pure common sense. See Tyle, people may be buying bulk for college rooms or indeed equiping groups of people with "sets" of certain gear. I love many many good value cans and fancy American Audio ert 1000r at just 30 dollars in the UK (20 pounds) wow!.....ben
hahaha I lauged so hard when he started to talk about them beats
These sound amazing if you use the otg adapter of samsung and connect it via micro usb!!!
These, P7 or NAD 150, mostly at home portable isn't really a thing for me. I'm mostly gaming on a PS4.
UE 9000?
Henry Gilliver Isn't that headphone EOL (end of life) and hard or even impossible to get nowadays?
hopefully in a year they would get to 300~
heeey here I am :)
Amazon says - 87 Used & New from $279.82
So in a few months i'll get a pair. Still no headphones can compare in comfort, build quality - and resell value!
I have momentum 2 wired over-ear and they sound exactly how Tyll described the wireless model. Good build ,but poor audio. If they are 120$ that's a great choice, only because of the build.
He doesn't answer any question folks, on any of his videos, he just doesn't
I've used these on the occasion for about a year because I got them for cheap. Very comfortable on the head and nice to use, but pretty terrible sound for music with a boomy bass that overwhelms much of the subtleties in the music. Still usable, particularly for podcasts and such where I don't care about the sound that much. Of course, by this point these are very much dated anyway, but hey.
Wired VS wireless
Bluetooth 4.0 8.0 whatever is not on the same level as a wire
These are great headphones for any age group but don't get caught up in the marketing machine BS. Yes, I understand: they may be targeted towards a certain segment of the population but that does not mean anyone has to slavishly observe/follow marketing demographics.
One thing that i have to say about this, maybe its about taste but the fact is this fowardness in the treeble region is for me whats lacking the most on the original momentum. For me the original momentum lacks dynamism(punchy bass) and resolution, detail. It sounds boring, so boring that i still prefer my koss porta pro and thats very bad because the price diference is ridiculous. Other reviewers says that wireless momentum correct almost everything but the sound stage is not very accurate neither spacious as a full open.
Now im stuck with the original momentum because here in Brazil almost no one would pay such a high price for a headphone. I would like sennheiser to make a deal with me. We have no place to test the sound here. Sad situation. :(
I owned 1st gen zik and it's sound horrible on both wired or wireless. Can't compare to sennheiser headphones
did you lose a tooth?
Don't get the fuss about Mee Audio. I am not an audiophile by any means... but got a pair of M6 Pro and I am never spending money on Mee. Momentum sound quality is signature Sennheiser. My bet will be on Sennheiser 99 out of 100 times for my money.
You're paying for looks. The sound is that of a 200 maybe 300 dollar headphones but then again I would never wear my k7xx's or any high end phones like HD600+'s. if you're a commuter or simply love to travel THIS IS IT. plus you don't need an amp for these although they help a little
I know I’m not an audiophile because to me the Bose sounds horrible. Wireless and wired. I love my sennheiser.
Hmmm... This is weird, i´ve literally watched more than 30 videos of the momentum wireless and all of them, i mean all of them can´t praise the sound quality enough. Even though they all agree that it cost a little too much, they also agree that it´s worth every penny. Just funny that you are 1 in 50.
You said a clamshell case, I dont see n clams.
Inner Fidelity exposed for being a sellout
@evil ras, listen clown when people speak about hi fi they dont speak about mics , you confusing your avarage tech channels , with hi fi channels where they speak about the clarity of the sound hi and mids and everything else in regard to preformance of drivers and there are explained in graphics. So go to your tech channels and get to hear what bs and bias on music you like to hear.
Not a great review! Just rambles on about how average they sound, before adding they're better than any other. Oh, except that other one.. Without showing us any close ups or detailing all the tech about 5 microphones, handsfree calling, Voice commands, voice prompts, types of music its best at, demographic its aimed at, etc!
it sucks when you realize these were all (illegal) sponsored reviews, since Tyll didn't disclose these were provided by sennheiser to be positively reviewed. this is consumer fraud
Are you fucking stupid?