Let me say upfront I am a long-time audiophile. I've been immersed in all things high-end audio for more than 40 years, and listened to a lot of stuff, including headphones. Until recently, I've avoided all BT/wireless headphones because they presented too much compromise for my tastes. Noise cancellation adversely effected audio quality and/or gave me a headache. Bluetooth simply didn't cut it for prolonged enjoyment because of the lower, compressed resolution and frequency.
But, that all changed in late 2022. On a whim, I tried the newish Sony WH-1000XM5 and was surprised at how good they sounded. The noise cancellation was excellent with little of the rushing elevator sound--and boy, the sound was terrific. For the first time I felt like using a wireless headphone wasn't a big step-down from wired. The M5's soundstage was truly impressive, rivaling my Focal Clear MG wired 'phones. Plus, the M5s were much lighter, more portable, and a bit more fun. The new Sony's were a magnitude better than the older Sonys, as well as anything wireless I'd heard before.
That got me wondering: If the Sony's are this good, maybe something by Bowers and Wilkins or Sennheiser would be even better. After all, Sony caters to the mass market, which is generally not that discerning when it comes to audio. Whereas, B&W and Sennheiser typically aim more for the smaller, high-end, audiophile market. So, I started comparing the MX5 to the new B&W Px7 S2 and new Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless.
Here's what I found:
In the past, like the Sonys, the B&Ws and Sennheiser wireless 'phones were disappointments, falling far short (for me) of their wired, non-NC counterparts. No longer, because the new models are dramatically better. Without going into lots of detail (something audiophiles love to do), both the Px7 S2 and the Momentum 4 are a leap forward in every way than their predecessors. Are they better than the MX5, yes, but not by much. As others have said, the MX5 has better software, better NC, is very portable, and pretty comfortable. For many, the slight compromise in audio quality may not be a big deal. I could easily live with the MX5. However, my priority is sound quality since I seldom use NC, and, even if the software of the B&Ws and Sennheisers is only acceptable.
Therefore, it came down to the Px7 S2 vs. Momentum 4 for me. The Px7 S2 is much nicer to look at, exuding high quality. The Momentum 4, not so much. In fact, they look like an MX5 knock-off with a few upscale touches. The software of both the Px7 S2 and Momentum 4 is mediocre at best, albeit functional.
Now about the sound. The Px7 S2 sound really, really good. Bass, Midrange, Treble are all top notch, if not perfect. They're fun to listen to, with a wide soundstage and energetic dynamics. That said, they're tuned to emphasize the lower frequencies a bit too much for my tastes. At first, this makes music and voices more vibrant and robust, but, over time, it gets tiring, and you're realize what you're hearing isn't all that accurate. If I hadn't listened to the Momentum 4s, I probably would have been quite happy with the Px7 S2.
But, I did listen to the Momentum 4. It edges out thePx7 S2 and MX5 with its overall excellent balance and accuracy. Nothing is exaggerated: voices, instruments, timbre, tone are all just right to my ears. Maybe not as exciting as the Px7 S2 upon first listen, but the Momentum 4s seduce you the more you use them. There's no need for lots of equalization, or fiddling to get the sound right; its all been done at the factory. Besides the accurate representation of voices and instruments, the Momentum 4s are monsters when it comes to soundstage. The placement of everything is wide, yet accurate. You can feel the space and air between different instruments, and where the singer is in the studio or stage. Layering and detail are pretty amazing considering these are bluetooth, closed-back 'phones. Sennheiser (Actually: Sonova, because Sennheiser sold their headphone division to this maker of hearing aids in 2021.) did their homework when it came to the Momentum 4. Plus, that 60 hours of battery life is icing on the cake.
Let me say this in conclusion. You won't go wrong with any of these three headphones. They're all great. I preferred the Momentum 4 because it represents the overall most satisfying package for the money, but you might prefer the Px7 S2, or the MX5, more. One last word, regarding the buggy software of the Momentum 4: I found none. With the latest updates, Sennheiser/Sonova seems have fixed the issues of poor connectivity and consistency. All system functions worked perfectly the entire time I've been using the Momentum 4s. Enjoy!
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| connectivity tech | Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2 | Wireless, Wired | Wireless | Wireless, Wired | Wireless |
| headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
| connector type | — | wireless | 2.5mm Jack | — | 2.5mm Jack | — |
| noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | — | hybrid noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | adaptive noise cancellation |
| cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable, Retractable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
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Product Description
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless SE
INSPIRED BY MUSIC
The MOMENTUM 4 Wireless perfectly combines incredible wearing comfort with elegantly streamlined style. With an outstanding battery life of up to 60 hours, smart features for effortless ease of use, and take anywhere fold-flat design, it’s the ideal companion for amazing sound wherever you go.
SUPERIOR SOUND
Enjoy your favorite music like never before with our audiophile-inspired 42mm transducer system that delivers brilliant dynamics, clarity and musicality.
Make the sound perfect using the built-in EQ, presets, sound modes, and Sound Personalization feature, which tailors the audio to your hearing.
NEW ADAPTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION & TRANSPARENCY MODE
Our next-generation Adaptive Noise Cancellation automatically adapts to ambient noise so you can stay immersed and hear every detail, even in noisy environments.
Activate the versatile Transparency Mode at a touch to hear outside sounds without removing your headphones.
PREMIUM LOOK & FEEL
The M4’s lightweight design features a padded headband and deep yet soft, cushioned earpads to ensure exceptional and long-lasting wearing comfort.
Meanwhile, the low-friction hinge mechanism easily adjusts to give you a great fit without placing excess pressure on your head.
SMART & EASY
Keep on listening while you fly around the globe, with up to 60hrs battery life and fast charging capability that provides a further 6hrs of listening in just 10min.
Smart Pause halts playback when the headphones are taken off and resumes when they’re back on your ears, so you’ll never miss a beat.
MOMENTUM 4 Wireless SE
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| | Signature sound | |
| | Customizable sound | |
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Hybrid Adaptive | Noise Cancellation | Hybrid |
| | Transparency mode | |
60 hrs (BT + ANC) | Battery life (up to) | 50 hrs (BT + ANC) |
Touch | Controls | Button |
| | Signature sound | |
| | Customizable sound | |
| | Personalized sound | |
Hybrid Adaptive | Noise Cancellation | Active |
| | Transparency mode | |
60 hrs (BT + ANC) | Battery life (up to) | 30 hrs (BT + ANC) |
Touch | Controls | Button |
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Sounds good but has connectivity issues
I gravitated towards these set of headphones🎧 because of the reputation of the brands name and just by the appearance alone. I’m in love with the color scheme that they’ve chosen 😍. White and gray never looked so amazing.The touch controls are a nice feature too. I enjoy using them. It’s not complicated not one bit in my personal opinion and experience.The sound quality is pretty good.I don’t know how to intelligently break down frequencies so you’ll have to find an expert who heard these babies to go into detail.I did check out some of my favorite Southern Rap songs to hear how that bass hit and I can say that I wasn’t disappointed and the highs were jamming right too while listening to hi hats in TRAP MUSICBut I am a bit worried about the longevity of these very pricey beauties.The R, L, and headphone name that are locating inside of the ear cup will eventually wear off and that’s the very least of what I worry about. I’m also knowing that the ear cups themselves will wear out as well and start to rip and tear apart just like the other headphones that I’ve spent over $100+ bucks on! Limited warranty’s usually don’t cover replacing worn out ear cups as long as there’s no shortage in them which could cause you to not be able to hear equally out of both of them.The connectivity issues also can be so annoying at times and these are my second pair by the way!I returned the first pair because of connectivity problems.The headphones may often disconnect wirelessly while I’m listening to music or watching something on YouTube.I get so aggravated about it!REVISED UPDATE (1/4/24):I gravitated towards these set of headphones🎧 because of the reputation of the brands name and just by the appearance alone. I’m in love with the color scheme that they’ve chosen 😍. White and gray never looked so amazing.The touch controls are a nice feature. I enjoy using them. It’s not complicated not one bit in my personal opinion and experience but sometimes the functionality is not very accurate.There’s been times I’ve pressed or tapped on the right cup and it would not pause the music especially after the headphones 🎧 randomly disconnects for some reason and I would have to power them off and power them back on then reconnect them AGAIN for them to do some type of reset.The connectivity isssues can be so annoying at times and these are my second pair by the way! 🙄I returned the first pair because of connectivity problems.The headphones may often disconnect wirelessly while I’m listening to music or watching something on YouTube then I would have to hold the button that under the right ear cup until the headphones says connected, smh 🤦🏾♂️These headphones are too pricy to have this kind of bug issue I MUST SAY!!!!The sound quality is pretty good, though.That’s why I bought them again after I returned the first pair hoping that I just had a bad set of headphones but I’m currently facing the same problem.I don’t know how to intelligently break down frequencies so you’ll have to find an expert who hear these babies to go into detail.I did check out some of my favorite Southern Rap songs to hear how that bass hit and I can say that I wasn’t disappointed 👌🏾The lows, mids, and highs sound really great in my opinion.I am a bit worried about the longevity of these very pricey beauties.The R, L, and headphone name that are locating inside of the ear cup will eventually wear off and that’s the very least of what I worry about. I’m also knowing that the ear cups themselves will wear out as well and start to rip and tear apart just like the other headphones that I’ve spent over $100+ bucks on! Limited warranty’s usually don’t cover replacing worn out ear cups as long as there’s no shortage in them which could cause you to not be able to hear equally out of both of them.I was thinking about returning them again and I was going to try another color and see if I would experience the same problem. 🤔I was also thinking about getting a refund and exchanging them for the Sony WH-1000XM5’s and so I could test them out.
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