Sennheiser - Momentum (M2) Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black

Le creme audiophile grade cans. The sound is clean via BT. I use them for work. Better than self acclaimed gold standard QC35 BOSE. Yes. I bought all three. For test. BW P7. QC35 BOSE Sennheiser

I got this because my Crusher Wireless Skullcandy headphones broke at the hinge. That seems to be a common breaking point with most of the plastic-type over-the-ear headphones that I have bought in the past. The major selling point then of course was the metal hinge here with these Sennheiser cans and the sounds quality I had heard so much about. They did not disappoint. They are now my primary pair I wear around the house, office, and home office when listening to music. The noise cancelling is decent but the overall sound from the highs to the lows is so immersive and clear. They are really wonderful and I was able to grab a pair on sale for $199.99. The only complaints I have had about these is: 1) These are hand crafted and so with the stitching you will notice a few spots where there is glue on the leather. Believe they did this to better secure the end stitches but I thought it was a defect or something gross at first. 2) I have had it happen many times when putting them on or taking them off and there is this real high pitch noise they let off. I think it is because of how they are grabbed and if you cover the mics a certain way. It is a bit difficult to replicate but happens occasionally and really annoying when it does.

I bought these and the Bose QC35's planning on returning the pair I liked the least. On first impression I was certain I would like the Bose better, but the M2's really grew on me. The Bose are by far better at noise cancelling, but that is a difference that is really only noticeable when no sound is coming through them. With music on at 50% volume I could not notice a difference whether in a busy waiting room, around typing keyboards in the office, or just sitting on the couch with the TV on or the vacuum running. I had no issues pairing both sets to multiple devices and switching back and fourth. I never reached near a dead battery on either set and both perform well for taking calls. The deciding factor for me was the everyday comfort of the M2's and the superior sound quality. This is not to say the Bose sound is bad, but the M2's just sounded richer. When listening to the same songs at the same volume the M2's always just sounded a little better. Also for me the Bose didn't quite feel right on my head they were comfortable, but somehow felt a bit foreign to wear. Lastly, the pressure sensation on my ears that Is expected with ANC headphones did not feel as pronounced with M2's. My recommendation is to try both for a few days to see which really meets your needs best. For me the Sennheisers were the best choice.

The Sennheiser Momentum is a product series whose goal is to merge the two most difficult attributes in modern day headphones, style and sonic performance. Here before you is the refinement of the original Momentum that started it all, the Momentum 2. The Momentum 2's packaging is typical of Sennheiser and immediately showcases quality and first class workmanship. Upon removal of the lid, the much reduced in size case is first apparent. The cable is mostly similar to the first iteration but no longer does it have the steel constructed in-line microphone and controls. You then get your typical quick start guide and Sennheiser's 2 year warranty registration booklet. Here is where the Momentum 2 simply outclasses nearly all headphones immediately. Not only do you get a protective zipper case, you also get a pouch. Nowadays the trend for such expensive headphones is to only include a pouch which is a slap in the face for such a costly investment. To even go further, Sennheiser includes foam to help keep the integrity of the pads composure while folded up. Now that's what I call quality packaging. And yea, folding, the new Momentum's can now fold which is nothing new in this day and age, but hey better late than never. The Sennheiser Momentum is simply gorgeous to look at. It's a very simple design at heart, but it's so well executed and tastefully down from the stainless steel arched headband, the glistening holographic Sennheiser logo and the stitched leather on the top of the headband. The ear pads are entirely redesigned and are soft to the touch. Finally, these can be safely called over the ear headphones thanks to the much larger in diameter opening of the pads in comparison to the previous iteration of the Momentum. The headband is essentially the same and maintains that fashionable low profile design that keeps the uniformity of the arch close to the head and reduces the bulge effect of larger headphones. Here we see steel reinforced folding mechanism that grants the Momentum 2 the ability to collapse down upon itself for storage. This should fare much better than something from the Beats Studio or Solo series with their plastic construction. The beautiful sculpted sound signature that I lusted over in the previous Momentum is thankfully unharmed. There's something about the level of refinement and soothing spark to the attack of the Momentum signature that is all too addictive. It's a very forgiving sound that still showcases the refinement that Sennheiser is all too well known for. The bass is very linear from 20hz to 250hz creating this sense of ease to the presentation. Immediately apparent over the previous iteration is the tighter control of the attack and the more precise rendition of decay resulting in one of the best bass performances that I have heard, period. It doesn't quite reach that last bit of laser tight composure of my planar magnetics like the Hifiman HE560, but boy does it deliver a dynamic slam when the music calls for it. Integration into the midrange is seamless like with the previous Momentum, but now due to the quicker pace the bass to midrange bleed that occurred when the bass became too complex in the recording that sometimes flawed the original momentum's has vanished. The midrange presentation is sonic gold. Sennhesier just simply knows the foundation of the music and the tonal balance required to reproduce all of the information recreating a true to life experience. Vocals, guitars, pianos or whatever instrument lies in this frequency all have this robust composure that remains grain less and endlessly smooth with incredible low levels of harsh transient that also induces vocal sibilance. Overall, the midrange is quite linear with a slow descending slope into the lower treble which highlights the lower midrange and restores the natural heft in the sounds in that region. The level of detail rendition is also simply stunning maybe due to the heightened level of treble over the first Momentum or just a superior transducer at work. The treble is very articulated, but most importantly more in-line with the music in terms of emphasis. The first Momentum simple was too subdued here and resulted a closed in soundstage that reduced the sense of speed and clarity of the music. The Momentum 2 raises the treble just enough to revive the harmonic decay in the upper stratosphere, but not cause them to be too bright for their intended use. This welcoming improvement in the rendition of the treble music grants the Momentum 2 one of the biggest soundstage performances that I have yet to hear from a portable headphone. The stage is larger in width than it is depth, but it's very satisfying to hear. In summary, Sennheiser has listened to the feedback from its consumers and reconstructed the Momentum both physically and acoustically to better adhere to their goal, uncompromising mobile performance.

If you're looking for a good headphones that are noise cancelling that connect to multiple bluetooth devices at the same time and the sound is amazing get these headphones. They connect to my TV I can watch TV at the same time they will connect to my phone and if I get a call the phone will automatically take over instead of the TV beats does not do that. I'm not sure who came up with 22 hour battery life but it's more like 60 hours they last forever I feel like I never have to charge them. The only con is that they don't have an app to where you can control them a little bit more

What are you looking for in pair of headphones? Oh yeah? Well these can do that too! Of course we all have our unique opinions and these are mine... They're stylish so they look good on your head. They are very well built which is better than about 80% of the other bluetooth headphones available. They have REAL leather on the headband and earpads, unlike most of the competitors in this class. Everything on this pair feels high end and a cut above the rest. The comfort is excellent as well. Connectivity is great, lots of options to get sound into them. Of course you have bluetooth, you have the included 2.5mm to 3.5mm locking cable for hard wiring, and you also have the ability to connect with the USB to your device for digital audio. I did not notice a lot of difference between the connections, just a little warmer sound coming directly from the cables. The highs are very good, nice sparkle. The mids are where this set shines, vocals and mid bass sounds excellent. The lows are not overpowering but present, these can reach down low but it's not overly boomy. I can hear a signature Sennheiser sound here which I like a lot. Noise cancelling is good, not the best but good. Now I personally don't care as much about that feature as I do others so I would like the option to disable it, unfortunately you cannot here, but since it's unobtrusive I do not mind and won't take anything away from it for this. Basically, if you feed this set a clean signal of high quality audio then you will be happy, if you feed them trash you might not like these... garbage in, garbage out right?! These are some of the best I've heard so far in the price range and I think overall they compete favorably. At $200 (got them on sale for half price), they are an absolute must have in my opinion. I personally do not think you can find a better bluetooth set for $200 or less all things considered, now that opinion changes a little when you start talking non-bluetooth headphones because headphones like the AKG K371's exist.

I was in the market for a solid travel headset when I fly. I have earbuds, but for some reason they are just not comfortable on a long flight. I spent about 2 weeks and about 20+ hours of research, countless listening tests to find the right ones. I am on a plane usually 1-3 times a month. Having tested it with my first flight today, I can say with complete confidence, I am happy with my purchase Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless, is close to perfect, has so many positive things going for it, that it should be on your short list for Noise Canceling Travel Headphones Pros •Design: Clean, attractive and functional (I really like the look of the stainless Steel Rails) •Great Dynamics for a Bluetooth NC Headset, but even better with the provided cable •Excellent high frequency response, with a clear detailed midrange •Bass was the best of the bluetooth models tested, this unit has apt-x for increased sound quality •Excellent Battery life: Over 50% battery after 10+ hours of listening •Good Noise Cancellation •Excellent range, about 10 Meters (33 ft) •Comes with Wired Cable, USB Charger, Nice Case, and Airline adapter •Built in mics work well when used as with my cell phone to take calls •Comfortable fit •2 year warranty vs 1 year of many other brands •Bluetooth easy to connect, especially with the NFC (Near Field Connection option) Cons •Noise cancellation is always on in bluetooth mode, no way to turn off •A bit pricey •Noise cancellation is good, but Bose does a significantly better job at it •You can only sync 1 bluetooth device at a time, newer models like Bose QC35 allow for 2 •Minor Gripe: Small multifold manual that comes with it, just download a copy from their site Focus on Design: The bottom line is that they look great. The stainless steel rails blend in perfectly with the quality stitched leather top, which has minimal padding, but is very comfortable with its light weight. The foldable metal hinges allow you to pack it away in my laptop bag, but it still a tad bit on the bulky side. While I don't quite have dumbo ears, they are big, but the headset accommodated them quite well and were comfortable to wear for extended periods. These are the over the ear models. Soft Leather ear pads, while a little on the thick side, are very comfy I worn them for a 4 hour flight without feeling the need to remove or adjust them, they never got too warm that would make them uncomfortable to wear. Features: As I stated, I was looking for a travel headset that I could actually hear on a plane w/o killing my ears and these fit the bill. There were some feature I was looking for that were also important •aptX Bluetooth •active noise cancellation Both work remarkably well. Since AptX is always on with my phone, I can not say for sure if there is a noticeable difference in bluetooth, but I will testify that they do sound very good. I did a comparison listening test with the Bose QC35 and found the Bose to have better noise cancellation, but lacking in overall sound quality compared to the Momentum. The best way I can describe it is that the bass on the Bose seemed "overemphasized" and a little muddy. The clarity while still very good, was not on par with the Sennheiser. The noise cancellation worked very well, as I missed a few calls on my landline during my initial test. There was a greater impact on low frequency sound. Best example, I had my TV on and I could still hear voices, but the bass was almost completely gone. It does the job on a plane, but the Bose perform better in this area. Sound Quality: Pearl Jam "Just Breathe", vocals detailed and are expressive. Guitar strums sounded accurate and have fullness to it. My only minor gripe is the bass is not as perfect on bluetooth and sounded a little less clear then when I had them plugged into my phone directly. The sound is pleasant and not fatiguing and easily enjoyable for long listening sessions. While I am not a huge fan of rap music, I did try some bass heavy tracks primarily to use for comparison against the Bose QC35. The low end carries some weight, it's detailed, but not on par with a quality set of wired headphones. When plugged into my phone or laptop, the quality of bass improved in the detail and clarity. For the sake of this review, in bluetooth mode, this is what sold me the most over the Bose. Base is not overblown like so many headsets try to do, it's much more accurate and doesn't take away from the song. SIDE NOTES: •You can run this even with the battery dead, but expect to take a hit in sound quality •AptX works on more recent android devices, check your model for compatibility, no aptx on apple http://www.aptx.com/ Overall I would rate these headsets a 4.5/5 and 4.9/5 for bluetooth NC headphones. There are a lot of solid options in this price range, but I would definitely add this to your list of demos if you are in the market for set of wireless travel headphones

Where do I start? The amazing looks or the crisp clear sound or the pretty sweet noise cancellation? Lemme talk about the sound since these are Sennheisers and their purpose is to deliver sound quality (with comfort)... The sound from this bad boy is just too good! The highs are good, but not the best. They could use a little more emphasis. The mids are especially clear... which might not be suitable for some people. This puts more weight on the (mostly female) vocals. Some might enjoy the clarity of the vocalists, while others might crave for more treble or bass. The bass is energetic, but not overly punchy. Some might find the bass underpowered. It kinda feels like the bass is being blended in with the rest of the frequencies. Millennials and bass heads might find this disturbing... But fear not! I figured out a solution to this problem... Get a Fiio A3 amplifier and turn the bass on... That way, the bass will become more powerful, and then the headphones will be complete. Momentum 2.0 + Fiio A3 = PERFECT!!! In conclusion, if you're not planning to use an amplifier, then these headphones are perfect for someone who enjoys vocalists with light orchestra (due to the lack of treble). Millennials, if you like party/rock/pop/hip hop/EDM/dance music, be sure to purchase an amplifier (like the Fiio A3) for more bass. Oh btw, the looks are just too good. And so is the noise cancellation. Maybe not as good as Bose or Sony, but it's in their ballpark. There aren't a whole lot of features to play around with, so beware before purchasing.