Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Headphones Review
If you're looking for great-sounding headphones for less, consider these closed-back models. They don't have the immersive and spacious soundstage as open-back models but they do offer excellent audio quality.
These wireless headphones are comfortable and provide an excellent level of ANC. They also have an app companion to the headphones that includes EQ presets and a replaceable coiled cable.
HD 600
This classic pair of open-back headphones from Sennheiser is among the best in its price range. They provide excellent sound quality, comfort, and replaceable parts. They feature a wide soundstage that accurately depicts vocals and instruments, however they can be lacking in bass for a few. They also have a bright sound that may be bothersome for some listeners.
The HD 600 is an extremely robust and comfortable, lightweight headphone. The HD 600 is constructed from a combination of plastic, metal and velour. Its headband is padded with foam and clamps lightly on the ear. The ear cups are big, so they can comfortably fit larger heads. The cable can be removed and replaced with a new one, if needed.
The headphones require an amplifier to function effectively. The amplifier helps balance and smooth out the frequencies and reduce distortion. Use an audiophile headphones stand to guard them from damage caused by foreign objects. The headphone stand will keep the cord out of the way, which is a good thing considering that it's quite long.
Sennheiser HD 600 headphones are great for neutral listening and offer an accurate reproduction of the detail in high-resolution music. The spacious design and open soundstage make them perfect for home audio systems. The HD 600s can be used with various audio sources, including vinyl, CDs, and digital files. They also have an excellent frequency response and their neodymium magnets provide excellent sound.
The sole reason why the HD 600s don't score a 10/10 is that they can be a little too bright for some users. Nonetheless, they are one of the most popular and highly recommended headphones by reviewers. The headphones is a great upgrade for anyone looking to replace the headphones that came with their portable electronic devices. The cost is a bit high, but it's worth it due to the quality. The HD 600s are an excellent investment for audiophiles. They are also a great option for those looking to listen to classical music, because they can reproduce the specifics of the performance very well.
HD 650
The HD 650 is an open-back headphones designed for audiophiles. They have a neutral response, allowing listeners to be able to hear all the details of the music without being overpowered by bass or other frequencies. Mixing engineers will find them to be a excellent choice for those who wish to hear every detail in their mixes without being fatigued by headphones that place the focus on specific frequencies. The HD 650 headphones are also above average in terms to consistency which means that they sound the same regardless of where you wear them or how you position them. They're less uniform in the treble and you can hear up to 6dB difference depending on your ear shape and how you wear them.
The HD 650s are comfortable to wear for long sessions because the headband and earpads are made from a soft comfortable and comfortable material. The headband offers a decent amount of cushioning to ensure it doesn't place excessive pressure on your ears. the large elliptical ear cups fit comfortably around any shape of ear. The earpads allow plenty of air circulation which helps prevent your ears from becoming hot during long listening sessions. The headphone weighs 269 grams without the cable, which makes it light enough to wear for hours at a time.
The headphones are built with a professional grade design, and the quality of their construction is remarkable. The ear pads and headband are made from soft resilient velour and foam, making them comfortable even after long listening sessions. The headphones are equipped with a detachable OFC copper cable that has low handling noise, sensitivity to structure-borne sound and low noise handling. You can use it with high-quality stationary hi-fi gear and mobile devices.
The HD 650 headphones are a great pair. While there are similar resource site with more impressive specs, their quality construction and outstanding audio quality makes them a great option for those who love music in a pure, uncolored way. You might not like every color used by the artist, but you will appreciate the beauty of the overall design.
MOMENTUM
Sennheiser's MOMENTUM headphones are among its most well-loved active noise cancellation (ANC) headphones. With a strong track record and a price point and a reasonable price, the MOMENTUM 4 Wireless headphones have tough competition from the latest models from Bose, Sony, and Apple but they have plenty to make them worth your consideration if you're on the market for ANC headphones.
The ear cups are padded and designed to sit comfortably around your ears. They also have soft leatherette material on the top of the band, which wraps around your head. The band is flexible enough to accommodate glasses. I found it to be comfortable for long periods of time.
The MOMENTUM Wireless is a balanced headphone unlike some ANC headphones that over-emphasize highs or bass. This is a good thing because it gives you an even representation of music and speech. They can boost lower frequencies however this is a standard feature of headphones made for commuters where outside noise can interfere with low-level speech and music.
The MOMENTUM Wireless Noise Reduction is outstanding as are other top performers in the ANC category. It's not quite as good as the top ANC headphones in our test however it's close. And, as a bonus, you can defer projects to the next quarter by two clicks, which makes these headphones a great option for work or school.
You can connect the MOMENTUM 4 Wireless to a device via Bluetooth, and you can choose to use SBC AAC, aptX codecs, or aptX HD. The 3.5mm headphone's jack can be used to listen to sources without Bluetooth support.
The MOMENTUM 4 Wireless has an array of microphones that let you make and receive calls. The microphone does a decent job but it's not going provide the highest quality audio for phone calls. The microphone is still superior to the ones on most entry-level headphones.