There was a firmware update for them. The EQ now has 5 bands, there's a sound personalization option and the connection and switching between devices is much more stable now. Also, the EQ is saved on the headphone. So set it once, connect to your laptop, tablet etc. and it sounds the same.
me watching this video while a pair of these are already on the way from amazon. but im just confirming my choice over the sony mx5s lol. i feel like i made a good choice still
I don't think the M4 even needs to be compared to the XM5s. Compare them to the PX7 S2. XM5 are just bought by people who are seduced by all the paid for reviews that flood the Internet. Have you listened to the XM5? They sound heinous.
I've had these for a couple weeks now, and still blown away by the sound quality and battery life. The only issue I'm facing, which didn't seem to occur initially, is they tend to stay connected to my phone occasionally after putting them in their case. Doesn't have to be upside down, the case can be laying flat on the table and it will still stay connected.
Mine does the same thing. I started just holding the power button to power them off all the way. It's a slight inconvenience, but it helps keep the battery life going for a good two weeks or more sometimes.
I've been using these headphones day-in and day-out for the past year. What I've learned is that these are designed to pair to the same mobile device you want to play music on and have the app installed on. I do not. I pair them to a blue tooth transmitter connected to an audio system then I sit in an easy chair to get lost in the music. Sometimes. The app, which I have to pair my headphones to if I want to change settings, has serious problems and gets worse with each release. On head detection shuts them off even when they are on my head. I can no longer "disable" the noises from receiving e-mail, messages and phone calls. I got around this by installing the app on a non-phone tablet configured without e-mail. Why do I put up with this? Because the sound is amazing! Blows away anything else at this price point. In the end, with my work-arounds (a tablet that also serves as a remote control), I can get lost in some seriously good music and heck, I don't even open the app anymore. The settings remain intact between sessions.
Nice that you found a way. I got those few days ago, had connectivity issues all the time (Bluetooth is connected song is playing and then it lags and glitch..) Plus the voice ,it's too much for me. Sound quality was great but still I'll try the Sony in hope that ANC and connectivity is better
@@tomzeruif u prefer sound quality over features and anc then get xm4 there are really no big diffrence in the anc and the sound is better on xm4 tbh so the diffrence is just extra features
Bought these. Hands down the best pair of headphones I ever had. Granted I was previously shopping around the 150-200€ mark. These set me back 350€ but worth every cent. Night and day difference in the bass quality compared to cheaper sets. I tried reproducing the auto pause and connectivity problems, but wasn't able to. They might have ironed them out, who knows, or maybe I'm just lucky..
I agree they are great headphones when they work. I have had nothing but issues connecting them to my PC, while it is discovered and paired. Returning them as a result, even though they connect to my phone without issues. Really frustrating considering I love the headphones.
I actually appreciate when headphone really press against my head strongly, like the AKG K518LE did. It literally gives like 15% more bass, energy saving because you can step down the volume by one or two notches, better ANC simply through superior isolation and zero issues with having to readjust the headphones. And if you have any tendency to protruding ears it will even help with that a little bit.
I had a horrible experience on my sony XM5 (random auto-anc fluctuations). Regretted everyday not buying the momentum. Sony rejected my return and said the product is fine. Thankfully, amazon accepted my return even after a month of purchase. Sadly there aren’t any stores that offer in-store trials. Looking forward to buy momentum.
Just got a pair 3 days, and have not experienced any bugs! Every feature has worked flawlessly for me. headphones are pure bliss. I've strictly been an earbud only person due to their portability, I travel for work, but I just wanted something with better audio quality. That next step up, ya know. The momentum 4s blew my socks off! Sounds like I'm standing in front of the stage! Love them, worth every penny!
@Carter DeYoung I haven't run into any issues with them so far, and I use them very frequently, nearly every day. They have been great. When I got them there was a new firmware update, so maybe that fixed the issues some were having.
I own a pair of these, I replaced my Bose QC - The sound of these headphones are just so much better. In fact the sound quality is so good for me I don't even care that much for the other features. Sound cancelling is good. But did I say they sound amazing? Because they sound amazing.
I am thinking of doing the same! But the Bose QuietComfort Ultra because of the bass feature and noise cancellation. But my top priority is sound and I was deceipit! Do you say Sennheiser is way better? And what about the noise cancellation comparison ? Thank youuuu
The app is definitely buggy and so slow to connect. Auto pause works for me. Just came off a round trip flight with these and am very satisfied with my purchase. ANC works very well. I have no comparison to other popular over ears, only to AirPods Pro buds and the Momentum4 do a better job.
Keep in mind that as of 2024, the newest firmware update added a 5 band EQ that sounds worse than the 3 band, with highs that are NOT as crisp. BUT, you CAN get better treble (more treble than what the 5 band EQ gives) if you use the sound personalization feature (requires sign in).
Had these for about a month now, couple of small gripes with them, one of which is that I don't find them to be very loud. Meaning that I find myself having to have the volume above 90%, whereas the Sony XM4's are pretty loud at 50% volume. The other issue is the single on/off button, can't tell if they're on or off most of the time and as others have stated, they intermittently stay on when in their case. Other than that, the audio quality is typically Sennheiser quality and a pleasure to listen to without becoming fatigued.
What? Mine are way too loud. Too loud on the lowest setting in a quiet environment. I'm probably going to return these just after 2 days... My previous Sonys were great, more reasonable volume levels.
I thought that my headphones were too quiet at max volume on the headset. Then I tried turning up the volume on my transmitting device (a tv soundbar) first, then allowed the headphones to connect to the soundbar by taking them out of the case. I found that the increased soundbar volume level made the max on the headphones much louder. My soundbar won't let you adjust the volume when it's in Bluetooth transmission mode so I have to set the volume in that order. To avoid blasting the soundbar at night, I set the tv to a soundless home screen before cranking the volume.
So glad u mentioned the bugs. I had the Sennheiser momentum 3 earbuds and they were the glitchiest pair of earbuds I’ve ever owned. The left bud just broke on me too. Spent even more money for the B&O exs and they’re amazing.
Aw man, same here, I bought the mw3 and my right bud died :/ I was very sad and disappointed since I love Sennheiser. Buuuuuut, I just ordered my momentum 4 today! My original onear momentum are still working so Im sticking with over the ear headphones, better sound quality and durability :)
@@LexWinchesterryeah my left m3 bud broke on me too lmao. Absolute shame, they were the best sounding headphones I’d used until that point. Lookin forward to the m4s tho 💪
Thanks for the review. I am still rocking my Sennheiser MB 660's and have been worried about the day they die an honorable death from over use. The software issue isn't anything new and is exceptionally annoying. My big gripe has been that they (Sennheiser) will arbitrarily discontinue supporting older high end gear (i.e. MB 660) in the app without any kind of warning.
Bought ones for 275 eur, using for around 2 months - and I am still amazed with the sound quality, battery life is great, comfort is amazing - I can easily work for 8 hours straight with glasses! Connections are seamless and work good, but sometimes the multiple connection setup gets confusing. (and the has been a firmware update - so a lot of issues are now gone! Im not using ANC almost never, but it is decent enough. Certainly recommend to anyone who is looking for the things mentioned.
How do you turn off ANC? The app just has a slider. Has there been an update to the app, which lets you turn it off completely? I am thinking about buying the momentum 4s, but I am concerned that the constant ANC messes with the sound quality...
I just purchased these and gave them a listen...I really love the sound quality, specially for BT connection. headphones. The only negative I have with them is they are not very loud...I know loudness does not have a lot to do with sound quality but I am getting older and need a bit more sound level...but honestly I am pretty darn happy with them. For my deadicated listening experience at my house I have a headphone amp and HE400 cans...but for when I travel to my parents house...the Momentums are awesome!
They are loud for me. I watch TH-cam to fall asleep at night, and I use these as speakers essentially. If I go to the bathroom and leave my door open, I can hear them still. I think your settings are not right.
Great review. Been looking ANC headphones to use with my gaming computer due to a noisy environment at home and was looking at these since I run Sennheiser HD 599SE and love them so figured stick with the Sennheiser brand. Seems like the Momentum 4 will still be a high quality headset to run. Not a usual use case, basically staying hard wired, but hopefully it works for it. doesn't seem to be any really setup to be run wired full time though.
Good luck the the latency. I have these and the Anc changes the sound. These are definitely not for gaming don't know who told you this. Get closed back headphones with a good seal instead of this. Don't be dmb
@@jcap8391 I decided to try these with gaming over my actual gaming headset. I tried this wired and over Bluetooth, and I couldn't tell the difference between them latency wise. Audio quality wise was the same over Bluetooth and wired. I had an awesome experience gaming with these headphones, but I also have a really good Bluetooth card in my desktop. You'd also want a seperate microphone if you're going to be using online chat features as you can't use the momentum 4's as a headset without taking a massive quality drop (phone call quality). But if you get a microphone alongside these headphones then I think these are a solid pair of headphones for gaming.
I know you commented three months ago and probably made a choice, but as someone who really enjoys Sennheiser products one headset that has been treating me well is the Arctis Nova Pro, by Steel Series.
How could you connect them by bluetooth connection? I tried to connect it but it has been impossible, I need help my friend I really love these headphones and I would like to use them quietly wirelessly on my pc.
@@marcosramirez7806 I've been using them on my phone, but they appeared on my PC list of available devices. I didn't try to pair, but I didn't need to do anything special for it to show up.
Auto pause is a nightmare, I constantly hear the headphones saying "mute on" during meetings. It also sometimes does not detect that I've removed the headphones from my head and continues playing music. Headphones turns on in case. Never thought it'd be an issue but it auto plays the device it's connected to and ends up costing me data (I don't have unlimited data). Noise cancelling is garbage, I can't believe it has trouble with noises from electric fans. Even putting the app to "MAX" wind noise reduction still sucks. The Sennheiser app on iphone feels laggy, whenever you adjust a setting, there's a delay before the headphones react to it. The "touch" controls are too sensitive. If I even move the M4's on my head some touch control acivates. Thick Earcups are warm. Much warmer than QC45. Clamping force is not as bad as Airpods Max, but It's higher than QC45. I can wear the headphones for 4-6 hours before the sides of my head feel tight, where as the QC45 I could keep on for 16 hours straight. Sound Quality is overrated. It has a very slightly larger soundstage than Airpods Max, but the voices are clearer on the Airpods Max. For Home: Airpods Max > Sennheiser M4 > QC 45 For Travel: QC 45 > Sennheiser M4 (because of battery life) >> Airpods Max Noise Cancelling: Airpods Max > QC 45 >>>> Sennheiser M4
First make sure you’re on firmware 2.9.12…the automute should work relatively better than your experience here. I think the only issue with automute is the sensor algorithm (sometimes when I yawn, it thinks I have removed the headphones!). Once it has muted, the momentum4 has never restarted playback on my iPad without without my clicking on the touch control. The real issue you brought forth is the auto power ON while in the case upside down. That needs to be corrected (as soon as the logo side of the case is downwards, the headphone will turn on, which makes it a nightmare to carry in a bag)…and it appears it doesn’t auto turn OFF after the set 15min interval while in the case!)
@@dexvt1862 i got mine like two weeks ago and i have yet to experience most of what you said they only thing that has happened is the auto power on in the case but idc since they literally have 60hrs of life
Definitely hiccups with auto stop/start, especially when connected to two devices. It'll pause music playing on my computer when receiving notifications on my cell phone, then refuse to resume the music and even auto-pause again if I manually resume the music. Actually happened while watching your video. Additionally, I feel no difference as I toggle the ANC setting in either direction, seems to feel more like either an ON/OFF option, not so much a spectrum. But don't get me wrong, I still picked these of the Sony XM5s.
@@RaginYak I haven't experienced the imbalance issue some users have mentioned with the two pairs I have used. Sennheiser has put out several updates since I first purchased them. Probably like 4 or 5 updates at least. I have had issues with the app connecting to the headphones but nothing substantial and I do like the app better than the Sony app, like Sony makes you pay for the 360 audio feature, Sennheiser includes all features. I would still recommend them for sure.
I have the XM5 the Panda the Momentum 4 and the Airpods Max. Ask away. The sound quality winner: The Momentum 4 even with APTX ( thus missing AptxHD/Aptx lossless for now) The Anc winner: the XM5 and Airpods. The biggest waste: The Drop Panda. The shallowness earcups: The Xm5. The quickest degrading/dirt gathering case : the XM5. The lightest : Xm5. The most premium feeling but heaviest: Airpods Max. The second most premium feeling: Momentum 4 The highest bitrate codec stably streaming: The Xm5 with LDAC manually set to 990Kbps. The battery that already died in less than a year with no company support: The Pandas. The best imaging Momentum 4. The most natural timbre: The momentum4 The softest most comfortable best sealing earpads: The Momentum 4. The most breathable feeling/lowest heat: The Airpods Max The best transparency mode: The airpods max The goofiest still can't answer a call all the time: Momentum 4 but it's probably my own user error haha The one I reach for the most: Momentum 4. Something about the sound and those soft plush earpads The one whose sound quality will improve a lot if you have the new 2023 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 plus chip that supports the new Aptx Lossless codec such as the 2022 Asus Rog 6 or any flagship android in 2023: Momentum 4 and Focal Bathys What sounds better: Almost any wired headset over $300 if you even have a cheap dac Amp such as the bang for buck dual dac Fiio Btr5 or 7 The bass winner: Sony Xm5 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 The clearest: Momentum 4 even with only Aptx (not Aptx lossless or Aptx HD enabled)
@@mlwz1082 hey there. They are really almost perfectly noise isolating and the big earcups seem to make a perfect seal for me. The biggest problem with my old Momentum 3's was that the earcups would end up sliding up and down in the metal rails that held the earcups in place. Although the Momentum 4 does not have a "clicky" size holder either it seems to really stay in place which works well when I am even running. The earcups are not technically sweat/water resistant so watch out if you are really intensely dripping from cardio but they are perfect others than that. I would say the ANC is about 95% as strong as my Airpods Max and Sony Xm5 but it really does a great job regardless. No ear pressure either from the ANC being on. The silicone on the under side of the headband does really good even when getting a but sweaty. The Grey hard cloth on top seems to be stain-treated and remains in perfect condition after so far about 25 workouts in 30 days.
@@brothatwasepic thanks, that's great to know because I sweat profusely in the gym with weights or cardio lol. That's the only time I'm going to wear them is in the gym, so this might not be worth the investment then.
@@mlwz1082 so glad that I could help. All the best with the hunt. I had one small instance where I got sweat somewhere inside the cup while running like crazy and heard some sort of distortion type of sound which scared me that I had somehow damaged something in the Momentum 4. Luckily after wiping it off with a towel and waiting for a day it worked perfectly. Have a good one.
Thanks for the comparison/breakdown as I was debating between XM5 and M4. Few Qs if that is ok. 1. Do the momentum 4 have connection drops or issues with connecting to either the phone or a macbook via BT? 2. Can you totally switch off Voice Assistant on the Momentum 4? Major point for me as I couldn't care less about any of these assistants and I dont want them "listening" to me. 3. Do the momentum 4 switch on automatically when not in use and connect to paired devices like a phone as has been reported by multiple people? 4. Is the Adaptive ANC on the XM5 bothersome or does it do the job well to changes in ambient noise? I ask this because I understand that you can't control the ANC levels on these. 5. Same Q as #2 for the XM5 :)
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones offer excellent audio quality for music. However, they may not be the best choice for video calls or meetings, particularly in an open office environment, as the microphone tends to pick up surrounding noises, including conversations from colleagues. Additionally, they are not suitable for sports activities due to overheating issues. It would be beneficial for Sennheiser to consider reintroducing physical buttons for volume and other controls.
I went to buy new headphones after one of my dogs decided to play with my old HD458bts and I saw these so I bought the denim color ones. Been using them for over a month now and I love them.
cool review! Ordered them yesterday so should get them just after Xmas and at a great price of 285€. Since all the reviews praise the sound quality and long battery life, I was sold on these.
Ok, finally got them and had a first real test on a couple of flights listening to some progressive metal music (Evergrey, Atlantic album). I was stunned by the sound quality and ANC worked so well, I'd just had them on without any music at all, just to cancel out the jet noise. Perfect buy for me.
@@DoktorTomcat Nice. How about the bugs that people are talking about? Do you experience them? For example, connectivity problems, headphones automatically connect to your phone while in case or auto pause, when you take out your headphones from your head and they dont pause. And how about the loudness? Are these headphones loud enough? Ty if you respond. )
@@carlX53 hey. No issues with connectivity so far, but I'll have to do some testing on other topics you mention. As for the loudness - I am a metalhead - I am used to loud music. But I prefer enjoying the music as well and with too high levels, the sound will usually start getting distorted either by the equipment or ear physiology. They are definitely not the loudest headset on the market. However, when you activate ANC and push up the volume (I actually don't go all the way up) and when you pair that with the quality of the sound, I don't think you'll wanna want higher volume. At least I don't miss it. Re the quality - for me, it's like rediscovering my favorite albums, because using normal speakers (or car ones) I never could hear certain details in the songs, that are really sharp and clear with Momentum 4!
I am a crazy audio lover and i own both Xm5 and Momentum 4 both including high end audio gear which costs like 1500 Dollars I should say with my tests, Sennheiser is 3x better in sound quality and 2x better in battery life As for noise cancellation, Sony is way better but i dont use that feature since my usage environment is pretty silent Happy Audio Life People !
Can you please recommend me a pair just like theese, but without ANC? I bought them, but returned them after a day because there wasn't ayway to turn off the ANC mode. There was just a slider to adjust between Ambient and ANC.
I got these for lile 200€ new and they are seriously soo good. So good in fact that i fell asleep with them on multiple times and i never had any pain from them. The only thing i was worried about sucking is the touch controls but now i'm even a fan of that😭
I had xm5 and just bought momentum 4 All I can say is that m4s out of the box sound is much better than xm5s with bass of m4 being significantly better. But the only thing I miss is the anc of sony. Other than that m4s are better for music overall.
I’m considering these momentum 4’s in the new blue colour, they look really nice and I like what reviewers like yourself are saying about their audio quality, particularly about their bass. I’m actually debating between these, the song XM4’s (not xm5), and Bose quietcomfort 2023. I know that on the Bose, you can NOT turn off noise cancellation, but on the Sony xm4’s, you can. Can you tell me if you can turn off noise cancellation on these momentum 4’s? P.S. I honestly think I just need to buy all 3 pairs and decide which one I like best bc there are just so many things to consider
Hi, I have a question. I just bought a pair of senheiser momentum 4 and I'm trying to change the bluethooth codec from qualcomm aptX to qualcomm aptX adaptive (it has a higher resolution). I own a S22 with a snapdragon chip, which does support this codec, but I can't find the option in the parameters (in the developper mode there is only qualcomm aptX standard). Can you help me with this problem? Thank you
Hi, thanks for the review! Have you tried the Audio-Technica ATH-MB50xBT2? Which is better in between? I'm about to buy one and I'm not sure which should I pick. Best wishes!
If you plug in a micro usb drive that contains music, does it play the music without needing a phone etc? If so, how do you change track or folder? Thanks.
Get these instead. They surely are comparable in all categories except for those luxury materials on the B&W. Get the Momentums and you will not regret. I had them for a really loud train travel and no complains on the ANC and the soundstage is amazing!
@@KalervoKummallinen using windows. with aptx hd. i don't think it could get any clearer above that except if i push it with a dac? phone doesn't support anything above aac...
One thing is for absolutely certain, the ANC on the Sennheisers obliterates Marshall's weak offering. It's such a shame, I really like design of the Monitor II's and the knob toggle, it's just the ANC and the mic that really let them down.
Do the ear touch pads operate if you put your head on a pillow. Dont want it play, pause of change volume if resting the touch panel against something other than my fingers. Thanks for the review, tied between these and the sony xm5's
What does “proprietary audio cable” mean? This looks like either a standard 2.5 or 3.5mm plug, is it different? I’m look at these for a wireless and a plugin option so I can listen to my music at actual lossless settings.
One question, the Equalizer only works when the headphones are connected to the phone? With the Sony XM5 the Equalizer setting stays even after I disconnect the phone to connect the headset with the computer.
I don't use the added features as I mainly go for wired listening, and these added features like auto pause sometimes bothers me. That said, I love these headphones a lot, especially now during winter!!!
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 ?
Sorry, but who is so dumb to use 350$ Top Quality Headphones for the Gym ? You probably let a drop of sweat come into its eloctric chips inside, who knows.
Q45 and M4 look,feel and build quality is terrible.M4 controls are glitchy and Nc is pretty average.Q45 build looks and feels cheap and also has an average sound. Both Xm5 and M4 have similar sound profiles and are pretty similar
I bought it a couple of weeks ago to give them a try, and I am really disappointed. It's buggy, it's heavy, it has bad noise cancelling, and touch controls are really bad. No need to tell that this kind of videos made me buy this headphones
i assume when music is playing, i got these today and when no music is playing you can hear everything f.e people talking but dampened a bit. when music is on i hear nothing outside the music
hello, on my momentum 4 serial number on box and in the app is same but in app it starts on 67, and on the box there's no 2 first digits, how can i know if they are original?
Hii iam currently very confused between sony xm4, xm5 and sennheiser momentum 4 i want to buy an all rounder headphones one which i can use on my ps5, ioad pro and phone. I mostly play games like rdr 2 so their is no issue of playing with mic and i heard sound is better on momentums but iam really very confused because i want to buy headphones for a long run so any suggestions pls ? Btw currently sony xm4s are the cheapest and xm5 and sennheiser momentum 4s are on same price after discount durability and comfort is also very important for me
I might have $500-700 budget for a gaming laptop, is there any you recommend OR should I hold and wait for Black Friday deals? Specially now with 40 series around the corner
just got some, won’t connect to the app. ANC had me still hearing me rubbing my fingers together from a foot away, and i’m assuming with the lack of audio quality comes from the fact that i can’t use the sound customization features but the silly skull candy crushers are the better headphone for me right now with all these bugs considered
Wired yes, wireless no,also all 3D audio processing is done on the console so you don’t need Sonys ps5 specific ones. I use the m4 wired with the ps5 works great, the swipe adjust on side of m4 works to control volume on both the ps5 and Xbox series x
I bought the Momentum 3 first and sent them back the next day. I found them to be very uncomfortable and I was not impressed with the sound quality. I just got my Momentum 4 and not only were they more comfortable I think the sound quality is amazing.
I have noticed that they cups feel unbalanced in all the ones i have tried, like the sound isn't the same out of each one. Apparently this is a common problem with them. If they didn't have this i would choose them over the Xm5's but for now i will wait to see if it gets fixed.
I had the same problem, I noticed that the right side was louder. I decided just to ignore it. After a while the noise cancelation was imbalanced, now that was a big problem. The noise canceling on the right side would occasionally stop working, this is a problem because the cabin pressure would be very uncomfortable. I had to return them and I'm not sure if I'm going to buy a new pair
@@themanthing2447 i managed to get a pair that didn't have the problem. I have heard there has also been a firmware update that has reduced the problem in affected pairs
Hello everyone!! I bought mine 2 months ago and it has been disconnecting a lot! Ive tried everything literally!! Has any of you had this kind of problem?
I've heard this can happen with this model and the quality control isn't great. Contacting support is your best option if the firmware isn't up to date.
I really liked them. Then the pair i was wearing, exploded. Shorted out with a bang while i was wearing them. Really hurt my ears. The replacement fired static into my left ear.
Sony can do a lot of good things, but one thing they always fail at is SOUND! Those who have personally compared many headphones will understand me... However, Sony lives off a paid opinion.
Been shopping for earbuds but than I see these are on sale for 240 and now I'm like hmm think it's time to replace my xm3. They sound good but I know these would be way better
There was a firmware update for them. The EQ now has 5 bands, there's a sound personalization option and the connection and switching between devices is much more stable now. Also, the EQ is saved on the headphone. So set it once, connect to your laptop, tablet etc. and it sounds the same.
thx for the update
Oh damn i didnt know the EQ is saved on the headphone. Does this mean it will sound the same even when connecting wired to a PS5 controller?
@@leonthesleepy as far as I know the wired mode does not use the DSP. So no EQ and ANC.
@@fretboardrunnerexactly
@@fretboardrunner so you cant use anc while wired?
me watching this video while a pair of these are already on the way from amazon. but im just confirming my choice over the sony mx5s lol. i feel like i made a good choice still
I’m watching this… with a pair of momentum 4s on my head! Lmao 😅
I don't think the M4 even needs to be compared to the XM5s. Compare them to the PX7 S2. XM5 are just bought by people who are seduced by all the paid for reviews that flood the Internet. Have you listened to the XM5? They sound heinous.
Bro literally same
I had the same debate. I feel I made the right choice as well
Xm4 ($180) vs these (+$220)
I'm so happy I found your review! I love how you showcase the item and it's so valuable to see the touch controls in action :)
I've had these for a couple weeks now, and still blown away by the sound quality and battery life. The only issue I'm facing, which didn't seem to occur initially, is they tend to stay connected to my phone occasionally after putting them in their case. Doesn't have to be upside down, the case can be laying flat on the table and it will still stay connected.
Just opened mine and yes, they do that
I struggle between the sennheiser momentum 4 or the Sony MX5
@@EzDav1dme too except it’s the song xm4
Mine does the same thing. I started just holding the power button to power them off all the way. It's a slight inconvenience, but it helps keep the battery life going for a good two weeks or more sometimes.
@@felipedieguez2076 hey! do you know if the earcups are changeable or swappable?
I've been using these headphones day-in and day-out for the past year. What I've learned is that these are designed to pair to the same mobile device you want to play music on and have the app installed on. I do not. I pair them to a blue tooth transmitter connected to an audio system then I sit in an easy chair to get lost in the music. Sometimes. The app, which I have to pair my headphones to if I want to change settings, has serious problems and gets worse with each release. On head detection shuts them off even when they are on my head. I can no longer "disable" the noises from receiving e-mail, messages and phone calls. I got around this by installing the app on a non-phone tablet configured without e-mail. Why do I put up with this? Because the sound is amazing! Blows away anything else at this price point. In the end, with my work-arounds (a tablet that also serves as a remote control), I can get lost in some seriously good music and heck, I don't even open the app anymore. The settings remain intact between sessions.
Nice that you found a way. I got those few days ago, had connectivity issues all the time (Bluetooth is connected song is playing and then it lags and glitch..)
Plus the voice ,it's too much for me.
Sound quality was great but still I'll try the Sony in hope that ANC and connectivity is better
@@tomzerudid you switch to the Sony ones
@@tomzeruand which headphones are you getting
@@daanyaal815 not yet, will get the mx5
@@tomzeruif u prefer sound quality over features and anc then get xm4 there are really no big diffrence in the anc and the sound is better on xm4 tbh so the diffrence is just extra features
Bought these. Hands down the best pair of headphones I ever had. Granted I was previously shopping around the 150-200€ mark. These set me back 350€ but worth every cent. Night and day difference in the bass quality compared to cheaper sets.
I tried reproducing the auto pause and connectivity problems, but wasn't able to. They might have ironed them out, who knows, or maybe I'm just lucky..
I agree they are great headphones when they work.
I have had nothing but issues connecting them to my PC, while it is discovered and paired. Returning them as a result, even though they connect to my phone without issues. Really frustrating considering I love the headphones.
There are other frequencies than bass...
I actually appreciate when headphone really press against my head strongly, like the AKG K518LE did.
It literally gives like 15% more bass, energy saving because you can step down the volume by one or two notches, better ANC simply through superior isolation and zero issues with having to readjust the headphones. And if you have any tendency to protruding ears it will even help with that a little bit.
I had a horrible experience on my sony XM5 (random auto-anc fluctuations). Regretted everyday not buying the momentum. Sony rejected my return and said the product is fine. Thankfully, amazon accepted my return even after a month of purchase. Sadly there aren’t any stores that offer in-store trials. Looking forward to buy momentum.
Just got a pair 3 days, and have not experienced any bugs! Every feature has worked flawlessly for me. headphones are pure bliss. I've strictly been an earbud only person due to their portability, I travel for work, but I just wanted something with better audio quality. That next step up, ya know. The momentum 4s blew my socks off! Sounds like I'm standing in front of the stage! Love them, worth every penny!
do you get any pops while on a bus or something?
@Rodrigo Conceição I haven't been on any bus, but airplanes and vehicles don't give me any trouble, or pops.
@@carterdeyoung1060 oh yes! completely in love with live at Bush Hall, my favorite of the year so far
@Carter DeYoung I haven't run into any issues with them so far, and I use them very frequently, nearly every day. They have been great. When I got them there was a new firmware update, so maybe that fixed the issues some were having.
@@carterdeyoung1060 haha, sweet!
I own a pair of these, I replaced my Bose QC - The sound of these headphones are just so much better. In fact the sound quality is so good for me I don't even care that much for the other features. Sound cancelling is good. But did I say they sound amazing? Because they sound amazing.
I am thinking of doing the same! But the Bose QuietComfort Ultra because of the bass feature and noise cancellation. But my top priority is sound and I was deceipit! Do you say Sennheiser is way better? And what about the noise cancellation comparison ? Thank youuuu
Great video as always
The app is definitely buggy and so slow to connect. Auto pause works for me. Just came off a round trip flight with these and am very satisfied with my purchase. ANC works very well. I have no comparison to other popular over ears, only to AirPods Pro buds and the Momentum4 do a better job.
Keep in mind that as of 2024, the newest firmware update added a 5 band EQ that sounds worse than the 3 band, with highs that are NOT as crisp. BUT, you CAN get better treble (more treble than what the 5 band EQ gives) if you use the sound personalization feature (requires sign in).
Bose or Sennheiser got an update ?
Had these for about a month now, couple of small gripes with them, one of which is that I don't find them to be very loud. Meaning that I find myself having to have the volume above 90%, whereas the Sony XM4's are pretty loud at 50% volume.
The other issue is the single on/off button, can't tell if they're on or off most of the time and as others have stated, they intermittently stay on when in their case.
Other than that, the audio quality is typically Sennheiser quality and a pleasure to listen to without becoming fatigued.
Yes, agreed. They are not loud at all. I also wish the app had a better EQ. Three bands is kind of lame.
You must be deaf. 90% is way too loud.
What? Mine are way too loud. Too loud on the lowest setting in a quiet environment. I'm probably going to return these just after 2 days... My previous Sonys were great, more reasonable volume levels.
@@Sauli_Lehtonen😂
I thought that my headphones were too quiet at max volume on the headset. Then I tried turning up the volume on my transmitting device (a tv soundbar) first, then allowed the headphones to connect to the soundbar by taking them out of the case. I found that the increased soundbar volume level made the max on the headphones much louder. My soundbar won't let you adjust the volume when it's in Bluetooth transmission mode so I have to set the volume in that order. To avoid blasting the soundbar at night, I set the tv to a soundless home screen before cranking the volume.
So glad u mentioned the bugs. I had the Sennheiser momentum 3 earbuds and they were the glitchiest pair of earbuds I’ve ever owned. The left bud just broke on me too. Spent even more money for the B&O exs and they’re amazing.
Aw man, same here, I bought the mw3 and my right bud died :/ I was very sad and disappointed since I love Sennheiser. Buuuuuut, I just ordered my momentum 4 today! My original onear momentum are still working so Im sticking with over the ear headphones, better sound quality and durability :)
@@LexWinchesterryo, are they still working?
@@LexWinchesterryeah my left m3 bud broke on me too lmao. Absolute shame, they were the best sounding headphones I’d used until that point. Lookin forward to the m4s tho 💪
Thanks for the review. I am still rocking my Sennheiser MB 660's and have been worried about the day they die an honorable death from over use. The software issue isn't anything new and is exceptionally annoying. My big gripe has been that they (Sennheiser) will arbitrarily discontinue supporting older high end gear (i.e. MB 660) in the app without any kind of warning.
All features work fine for me, have them for several months now!
Bought ones for 275 eur, using for around 2 months - and I am still amazed with the sound quality, battery life is great, comfort is amazing - I can easily work for 8 hours straight with glasses! Connections are seamless and work good, but sometimes the multiple connection setup gets confusing. (and the has been a firmware update - so a lot of issues are now gone! Im not using ANC almost never, but it is decent enough. Certainly recommend to anyone who is looking for the things mentioned.
How do you turn off ANC? The app just has a slider. Has there been an update to the app, which lets you turn it off completely? I am thinking about buying the momentum 4s, but I am concerned that the constant ANC messes with the sound quality...
can't go wrong w sennheiser . I just bought these, love them so far.
Hi buddy! Still loving it? Maybe I go for it now! Thx.
I just purchased these and gave them a listen...I really love the sound quality, specially for BT connection. headphones. The only negative I have with them is they are not very loud...I know loudness does not have a lot to do with sound quality but I am getting older and need a bit more sound level...but honestly I am pretty darn happy with them. For my deadicated listening experience at my house I have a headphone amp and HE400 cans...but for when I travel to my parents house...the Momentums are awesome!
Try sound personalization feature and set all the presets to maximum there, the volume will increase
They are loud for me. I watch TH-cam to fall asleep at night, and I use these as speakers essentially. If I go to the bathroom and leave my door open, I can hear them still. I think your settings are not right.
Great review. Been looking ANC headphones to use with my gaming computer due to a noisy environment at home and was looking at these since I run Sennheiser HD 599SE and love them so figured stick with the Sennheiser brand. Seems like the Momentum 4 will still be a high quality headset to run. Not a usual use case, basically staying hard wired, but hopefully it works for it. doesn't seem to be any really setup to be run wired full time though.
Good luck the the latency. I have these and the Anc changes the sound. These are definitely not for gaming don't know who told you this. Get closed back headphones with a good seal instead of this. Don't be dmb
@@jcap8391 I decided to try these with gaming over my actual gaming headset. I tried this wired and over Bluetooth, and I couldn't tell the difference between them latency wise. Audio quality wise was the same over Bluetooth and wired.
I had an awesome experience gaming with these headphones, but I also have a really good Bluetooth card in my desktop. You'd also want a seperate microphone if you're going to be using online chat features as you can't use the momentum 4's as a headset without taking a massive quality drop (phone call quality). But if you get a microphone alongside these headphones then I think these are a solid pair of headphones for gaming.
I know you commented three months ago and probably made a choice, but as someone who really enjoys Sennheiser products one headset that has been treating me well is the Arctis Nova Pro, by Steel Series.
How could you connect them by bluetooth connection? I tried to connect it but it has been impossible, I need help my friend I really love these headphones and I would like to use them quietly wirelessly on my pc.
@@marcosramirez7806 I've been using them on my phone, but they appeared on my PC list of available devices. I didn't try to pair, but I didn't need to do anything special for it to show up.
Auto pause is a nightmare, I constantly hear the headphones saying "mute on" during meetings. It also sometimes does not detect that I've removed the headphones from my head and continues playing music.
Headphones turns on in case. Never thought it'd be an issue but it auto plays the device it's connected to and ends up costing me data (I don't have unlimited data).
Noise cancelling is garbage, I can't believe it has trouble with noises from electric fans. Even putting the app to "MAX" wind noise reduction still sucks.
The Sennheiser app on iphone feels laggy, whenever you adjust a setting, there's a delay before the headphones react to it.
The "touch" controls are too sensitive. If I even move the M4's on my head some touch control acivates.
Thick Earcups are warm. Much warmer than QC45.
Clamping force is not as bad as Airpods Max, but It's higher than QC45. I can wear the headphones for 4-6 hours before the sides of my head feel tight, where as the QC45 I could keep on for 16 hours straight.
Sound Quality is overrated. It has a very slightly larger soundstage than Airpods Max, but the voices are clearer on the Airpods Max.
For Home: Airpods Max > Sennheiser M4 > QC 45
For Travel: QC 45 > Sennheiser M4 (because of battery life) >> Airpods Max
Noise Cancelling: Airpods Max > QC 45 >>>> Sennheiser M4
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First make sure you’re on firmware 2.9.12…the automute should work relatively better than your experience here. I think the only issue with automute is the sensor algorithm (sometimes when I yawn, it thinks I have removed the headphones!). Once it has muted, the momentum4 has never restarted playback on my iPad without without my clicking on the touch control.
The real issue you brought forth is the auto power ON while in the case upside down. That needs to be corrected (as soon as the logo side of the case is downwards, the headphone will turn on, which makes it a nightmare to carry in a bag)…and it appears it doesn’t auto turn OFF after the set 15min interval while in the case!)
@@armgod1 Been on 2.9.12 since they released the update. All the problems I stated are still the same.
@@dexvt1862 i got mine like two weeks ago and i have yet to experience most of what you said they only thing that has happened is the auto power on in the case but idc since they literally have 60hrs of life
Definitely hiccups with auto stop/start, especially when connected to two devices. It'll pause music playing on my computer when receiving notifications on my cell phone, then refuse to resume the music and even auto-pause again if I manually resume the music. Actually happened while watching your video. Additionally, I feel no difference as I toggle the ANC setting in either direction, seems to feel more like either an ON/OFF option, not so much a spectrum. But don't get me wrong, I still picked these of the Sony XM5s.
Have you tried 'pinching' on the touchpad with two fingers? Tapping turns it on and off, pinching increases or decreases ANC.
@@TheGrilledPineapple yup I've given that a try, no change.
@@RaginYak I haven't experienced the imbalance issue some users have mentioned with the two pairs I have used. Sennheiser has put out several updates since I first purchased them. Probably like 4 or 5 updates at least. I have had issues with the app connecting to the headphones but nothing substantial and I do like the app better than the Sony app, like Sony makes you pay for the 360 audio feature, Sennheiser includes all features. I would still recommend them for sure.
I have the XM5 the Panda the Momentum 4 and the Airpods Max. Ask away.
The sound quality winner: The Momentum 4 even with APTX ( thus missing AptxHD/Aptx lossless for now)
The Anc winner: the XM5 and Airpods.
The biggest waste: The Drop Panda.
The shallowness earcups: The Xm5.
The quickest degrading/dirt gathering case : the XM5.
The lightest : Xm5.
The most premium feeling but heaviest: Airpods Max.
The second most premium feeling: Momentum 4
The highest bitrate codec stably streaming: The Xm5 with LDAC manually set to 990Kbps.
The battery that already died in less than a year with no company support: The Pandas.
The best imaging Momentum 4.
The most natural timbre: The momentum4
The softest most comfortable best sealing earpads: The Momentum 4.
The most breathable feeling/lowest heat: The Airpods Max
The best transparency mode: The airpods max
The goofiest still can't answer a call all the time: Momentum 4 but it's probably my own user error haha
The one I reach for the most: Momentum 4. Something about the sound and those soft plush earpads
The one whose sound quality will improve a lot if you have the new 2023 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 plus chip that supports the new Aptx Lossless codec such as the 2022 Asus Rog 6 or any flagship android in 2023: Momentum 4 and Focal Bathys
What sounds better: Almost any wired headset over $300 if you even have a cheap dac Amp such as the bang for buck dual dac Fiio Btr5 or 7
The bass winner: Sony Xm5 and Sennheiser Momentum 4
The clearest: Momentum 4 even with only Aptx (not Aptx lossless or Aptx HD enabled)
How are the momentum 4 for the gym?
@@mlwz1082 hey there. They are really almost perfectly noise isolating and the big earcups seem to make a perfect seal for me. The biggest problem with my old Momentum 3's was that the earcups would end up sliding up and down in the metal rails that held the earcups in place. Although the Momentum 4 does not have a "clicky" size holder either it seems to really stay in place which works well when I am even running. The earcups are not technically sweat/water resistant so watch out if you are really intensely dripping from cardio but they are perfect others than that. I would say the ANC is about 95% as strong as my Airpods Max and Sony Xm5 but it really does a great job regardless. No ear pressure either from the ANC being on. The silicone on the under side of the headband does really good even when getting a but sweaty. The Grey hard cloth on top seems to be stain-treated and remains in perfect condition after so far about 25 workouts in 30 days.
@@brothatwasepic thanks, that's great to know because I sweat profusely in the gym with weights or cardio lol.
That's the only time I'm going to wear them is in the gym, so this might not be worth the investment then.
@@mlwz1082 so glad that I could help. All the best with the hunt. I had one small instance where I got sweat somewhere inside the cup while running like crazy and heard some sort of distortion type of sound which scared me that I had somehow damaged something in the Momentum 4. Luckily after wiping it off with a towel and waiting for a day it worked perfectly.
Have a good one.
Thanks for the comparison/breakdown as I was debating between XM5 and M4. Few Qs if that is ok.
1. Do the momentum 4 have connection drops or issues with connecting to either the phone or a macbook via BT?
2. Can you totally switch off Voice Assistant on the Momentum 4? Major point for me as I couldn't care less about any of these assistants and I dont want them "listening" to me.
3. Do the momentum 4 switch on automatically when not in use and connect to paired devices like a phone as has been reported by multiple people?
4. Is the Adaptive ANC on the XM5 bothersome or does it do the job well to changes in ambient noise? I ask this because I understand that you can't control the ANC levels on these.
5. Same Q as #2 for the XM5 :)
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones offer excellent audio quality for music. However, they may not be the best choice for video calls or meetings, particularly in an open office environment, as the microphone tends to pick up surrounding noises, including conversations from colleagues. Additionally, they are not suitable for sports activities due to overheating issues. It would be beneficial for Sennheiser to consider reintroducing physical buttons for volume and other controls.
I went to buy new headphones after one of my dogs decided to play with my old HD458bts and I saw these so I bought the denim color ones. Been using them for over a month now and I love them.
cool review! Ordered them yesterday so should get them just after Xmas and at a great price of 285€. Since all the reviews praise the sound quality and long battery life, I was sold on these.
Ok, finally got them and had a first real test on a couple of flights listening to some progressive metal music (Evergrey, Atlantic album). I was stunned by the sound quality and ANC worked so well, I'd just had them on without any music at all, just to cancel out the jet noise. Perfect buy for me.
@@DoktorTomcat Nice. How about the bugs that people are talking about? Do you experience them? For example, connectivity problems, headphones automatically connect to your phone while in case or auto pause, when you take out your headphones from your head and they dont pause.
And how about the loudness? Are these headphones loud enough? Ty if you respond. )
@@carlX53 hey. No issues with connectivity so far, but I'll have to do some testing on other topics you mention. As for the loudness - I am a metalhead - I am used to loud music. But I prefer enjoying the music as well and with too high levels, the sound will usually start getting distorted either by the equipment or ear physiology. They are definitely not the loudest headset on the market. However, when you activate ANC and push up the volume (I actually don't go all the way up) and when you pair that with the quality of the sound, I don't think you'll wanna want higher volume. At least I don't miss it. Re the quality - for me, it's like rediscovering my favorite albums, because using normal speakers (or car ones) I never could hear certain details in the songs, that are really sharp and clear with Momentum 4!
@@DoktorTomcat aight, gonna cop these. Ty!
I am a crazy audio lover and i own both Xm5 and Momentum 4 both including high end audio gear which costs like 1500 Dollars
I should say with my tests, Sennheiser is 3x better in sound quality and 2x better in battery life
As for noise cancellation, Sony is way better but i dont use that feature since my usage environment is pretty silent
Happy Audio Life People !
Best headphones straight out of the box !!! No adjustments or Equalizers needed.
Getting them tomorrow only heard good things!
Can you please recommend me a pair just like theese, but without ANC? I bought them, but returned them after a day because there wasn't ayway to turn off the ANC mode. There was just a slider to adjust between Ambient and ANC.
I got these for lile 200€ new and they are seriously soo good.
So good in fact that i fell asleep with them on multiple times and i never had any pain from them. The only thing i was worried about sucking is the touch controls but now i'm even a fan of that😭
From where did you get them with that lower price? Thanks
I had xm5 and just bought momentum 4
All I can say is that m4s out of the box sound is much better than xm5s with bass of m4 being significantly better.
But the only thing I miss is the anc of sony. Other than that m4s are better for music overall.
im considering the m4s over the xm5 for the better sound quality but ive heard SO many people having issues with all sorts of bugs and hardware issues
I’m considering these momentum 4’s in the new blue colour, they look really nice and I like what reviewers like yourself are saying about their audio quality, particularly about their bass. I’m actually debating between these, the song XM4’s (not xm5), and Bose quietcomfort 2023. I know that on the Bose, you can NOT turn off noise cancellation, but on the Sony xm4’s, you can. Can you tell me if you can turn off noise cancellation on these momentum 4’s? P.S. I honestly think I just need to buy all 3 pairs and decide which one I like best bc there are just so many things to consider
im using momentum 4 right now. pro: perfect audio quality. con: app bugs.
How's the sound quality while wired via aux?
Nice they seem great how do you think they are compared to the bt450 as they are half the price what are your thoughts mate ?
Hi, I have a question. I just bought a pair of senheiser momentum 4 and I'm trying to change the bluethooth codec from qualcomm aptX to qualcomm aptX adaptive (it has a higher resolution). I own a S22 with a snapdragon chip, which does support this codec, but I can't find the option in the parameters (in the developper mode there is only qualcomm aptX standard). Can you help me with this problem? Thank you
is there an app for pc? also in wired mode can you use anc or no?
Hi, thanks for the review!
Have you tried the Audio-Technica ATH-MB50xBT2? Which is better in between? I'm about to buy one and I'm not sure which should I pick.
Best wishes!
If you plug in a micro usb drive that contains music, does it play the music without needing a phone etc? If so, how do you change track or folder? Thanks.
I’m about audio quality full stop. Wanna try the Bowers PX8 but they’re in a different league price included
I’ve been reading comments that their customer support is lacking, which is unfortunate for the price tag
@zergslayer69 good to know.
If you really want true audiophile quality headphones, the sennheiser HD600 is your best bet
Get these instead. They surely are comparable in all categories except for those luxury materials on the B&W. Get the Momentums and you will not regret. I had them for a really loud train travel and no complains on the ANC and the soundstage is amazing!
is it just me or does it seem to you that they do not get loud enough?
You're sure that you don't have safety levels turned on by the phone?
@@KalervoKummallinen using windows. with aptx hd. i don't think it could get any clearer above that except if i push it with a dac? phone doesn't support anything above aac...
I discovered much beter sound quality when listening via usb cable on windows 11.
It does not seem to work on ipad.
iPad Pro 2020, iPad Pro 2022 all work
How is this Sennheiser compared to the Marshall Monitor II ANC headphone? I have the Marshall and looking for a suitable upgrade. Cheers!
One thing is for absolutely certain, the ANC on the Sennheisers obliterates Marshall's weak offering. It's such a shame, I really like design of the Monitor II's and the knob toggle, it's just the ANC and the mic that really let them down.
@@jezbrown5446 I did purchase the Sennheiser Momentum 4 and it's night and day from the Marshall. It's amazing all the details you will hear.
Do the ear touch pads operate if you put your head on a pillow. Dont want it play, pause of change volume if resting the touch panel against something other than my fingers. Thanks for the review, tied between these and the sony xm5's
Great video but What do you think about the Shure aonic 50? And How will you compare it with Sennheiser momentum 4
What does “proprietary audio cable” mean? This looks like either a standard 2.5 or 3.5mm plug, is it different? I’m look at these for a wireless and a plugin option so I can listen to my music at actual lossless settings.
So wait, the eq setting doesn't stay on the headphones when you connect to another device?
They do, at least at the latest firmware.
Hi! Is it possible to go to gym with those? Or to run in them?
Nop
Dont you guys feel, at least with the iPhone . The volume isn’t that loud?
this was literally the ONLY gripe i had for these headphones which made me return them unfortunately :( idk if it is an iPhone thing but yup.
HD 600 vs momentum 4 best for movies?
I don't know why I'm watching this. Just came home from the store, where I bought a pair and I'm hearing this video with them on
One question, the Equalizer only works when the headphones are connected to the phone? With the Sony XM5 the Equalizer setting stays even after I disconnect the phone to connect the headset with the computer.
the eq setting stays on the headset
What do you mean with "proprietary" cable? What's different from any other 2mm jack? Thanks!
I don't use the added features as I mainly go for wired listening, and these added features like auto pause sometimes bothers me. That said, I love these headphones a lot, especially now during winter!!!
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 ?
Have you found out any answers to this ?
Sorry, but who is so dumb to use 350$ Top Quality Headphones for the Gym ? You probably let a drop of sweat come into its eloctric chips inside, who knows.
@@HyoukaAnalystLore3452 damn, I was actually going to buy them mainly for the gym :(
There is no sweat or water resistance on these.. You probably ruined them a d I don't believe the warranty will cover that
@@dagmarreyes7570 There's so much more better options for the gym. These are for long travelers and audiophiles, not gym headphones.
my momentum 4's just decide not to turn on and i have to hard reset about 3 times a week... ???
Bose QC 45 vs Momentum , which is better in noise cancellation and sound quality ?
Sony
@@chefgav1 lol, from what I've heard QC 45 better noice cancellation and momentum better sound quality
Q45 and M4 look,feel and build quality is terrible.M4 controls are glitchy and Nc is pretty average.Q45 build looks and feels cheap and also has an average sound.
Both Xm5 and M4 have similar sound profiles and are pretty similar
I bought it a couple of weeks ago to give them a try, and I am really disappointed. It's buggy, it's heavy, it has bad noise cancelling, and touch controls are really bad. No need to tell that this kind of videos made me buy this headphones
Wrong.
@@JamesBurdon-gu5yudo you have any problems with them? Im worried they are buggy to all reviews i see
Hi can I use this for the gym ? How is the fit ?
Can I use it for watching movies on my iPad !
There should be an option for pickup auto on disable .
When he says the ANC is excellent, does he mean while the audio is not playing or with audio playing? I'm very new to researching for ANC headphones
i assume when music is playing, i got these today and when no music is playing you can hear everything f.e people talking but dampened a bit. when music is on i hear nothing outside the music
hello, on my momentum 4 serial number on box and in the app is same but in app it starts on 67, and on the box there's no 2 first digits, how can i know if they are original?
I have the True Wireless momentum 3 and I experience the same app bug issues
Have them since a year and they’re amazing, just wear them tight or the on ear detection might be wonky
Hii iam currently very confused between sony xm4, xm5 and sennheiser momentum 4 i want to buy an all rounder headphones one which i can use on my ps5, ioad pro and phone. I mostly play games like rdr 2 so their is no issue of playing with mic and i heard sound is better on momentums but iam really very confused because i want to buy headphones for a long run so any suggestions pls ? Btw currently sony xm4s are the cheapest and xm5 and sennheiser momentum 4s are on same price after discount durability and comfort is also very important for me
Do the Senheiser Momentum 4's have an IP rating?
I might have $500-700 budget for a gaming laptop, is there any you recommend OR should I hold and wait for Black Friday deals? Specially now with 40 series around the corner
With that kind of budget I'd definitely wait for Black Friday.
At that point I’d rather buy a next gen console
I´ll say you 4 sure wait till nov 24 when sales tendo to be 40% off or so
just got some, won’t connect to the app. ANC had me still hearing me rubbing my fingers together from a foot away, and i’m assuming with the lack of audio quality comes from the fact that i can’t use the sound customization features but the silly skull candy crushers are the better headphone for me right now with all these bugs considered
Best headphone review of the momentum 4
I’ve have audio issues with my pair, and they randomly cut out and then continues the music.
do the momentum 4s sound worse wired because thats what im hearing and im gonna be using them wired
Is it better than new launched JBL tour one m2? In terms of sound quality and bass?
Good video, though design of M4 is a step back from M3's in a massive way.
You nailed it.
I like the more simplified modern design, but i get the appeal of more retro looking headphones. All personal opinion.
I wonder if the Sennheiser Momentum 4 can connect to a PS4 and PS5?
No. You need specific headphones for ps5
Wired yes, wireless no,also all 3D audio processing is done on the console so you don’t need Sonys ps5 specific ones. I use the m4 wired with the ps5 works great, the swipe adjust on side of m4 works to control volume on both the ps5 and Xbox series x
Should we buy the 4 when they came out 2 years ago. Shouldn't the 5 or the next in the series be coming out in 2024?
which ones more comfortable the xm5 or the momentum 4?
Id love a pair of them some day but i got the sony wh-1000xm4
Im having a hard time finding reviews with any comparison with the Momemtum 3s...
I bought the Momentum 3 first and sent them back the next day. I found them to be very uncomfortable and I was not impressed with the sound quality. I just got my Momentum 4 and not only were they more comfortable I think the sound quality is amazing.
i would buy them except i have enough bugs at home already with spring and all the sunshine and rain coming etc
I have noticed that they cups feel unbalanced in all the ones i have tried, like the sound isn't the same out of each one.
Apparently this is a common problem with them.
If they didn't have this i would choose them over the Xm5's but for now i will wait to see if it gets fixed.
I had the same problem, I noticed that the right side was louder. I decided just to ignore it. After a while the noise cancelation was imbalanced, now that was a big problem. The noise canceling on the right side would occasionally stop working, this is a problem because the cabin pressure would be very uncomfortable. I had to return them and I'm not sure if I'm going to buy a new pair
Had this issue with two pairs.
@@themanthing2447 i managed to get a pair that didn't have the problem.
I have heard there has also been a firmware update that has reduced the problem in affected pairs
Hi do you recommend this for gym use? Do they support sweat?
Nope sir. These are for traveling
have u compared them with the Bowers and Wilkins PX7S2?
headphones are dope, best I've ever owned
Are there any bluetooth headphones which sound just as good but don't have ANC?
Hifiman Deva pro
Just turn the ANC off...
@@ozymandias7940 You can't.
@@eddyray666 You can set the ANC to 'transparent' which is effectively turning it off.
Are these any good for Lossless music ?
Ist the anc better than sony 1000xm4?
note to myself : no mention of dongle or aptx or other technical stuff.
Do you have EQ settings you could share? Loving them
Only bad part is , the ear cups get really sweaty, wish there was a breathable alternative for ear cushions
hi sir Sennheiser momentum4 for special audio option availability
Hello everyone!! I bought mine 2 months ago and it has been disconnecting a lot! Ive tried everything literally!! Has any of you had this kind of problem?
I've heard this can happen with this model and the quality control isn't great. Contacting support is your best option if the firmware isn't up to date.
@@Elektrokardiogramm Thanks for your help! I"ll do that!
Dang, I remember watching you 7 years ago
I really liked them.
Then the pair i was wearing, exploded.
Shorted out with a bang while i was wearing them. Really hurt my ears.
The replacement fired static into my left ear.
Sony can do a lot of good things, but one thing they always fail at is SOUND! Those who have personally compared many headphones will understand me... However, Sony lives off a paid opinion.
Bought them yesterday for €214, I’m exited to try them out
where did you get them so cheap?
@@yannic2248 coupon from my bank.
If I buy things with my card I collect points and with those points you can buy coupons, etc
how are the momentum 4's holding up now?
Where r u from?
@@BIGaziz7 Netherlands
The analog cable isn't proprietary.
Its just a 3.5mm to 2.5mm audio cable
Been shopping for earbuds but than I see these are on sale for 240 and now I'm like hmm think it's time to replace my xm3. They sound good but I know these would be way better