AUDIO ENGINEER: "The TRUTH About the SENNHEISER MOMENTUM TRUE WIRELESS 4"

[@ThisIsTechToday]

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[@cenen7021]

Bro thats your garbage sound signature preference. Majority of top sennheisers sound same including IE900. They have a NOTCH around 3-4k instead of a SHOUTY HARMAN BUMP and your ears trained to hear that shitty BUMP. its not quality its making stereo sound feel very NARROW and give you extremely 'in your head'' feeling. Sennheiser kind of tuning gives you airy and WIDE feeling wiht that NOTCH. campfire andromeda 2020, edifier w240tn, tanchjim OLA, IE800 etc have this NOTCHHHH you love that NOTCH or you hate that NOTCH. its the signature to give wide feeling on IEMS.

[@human6.045]

​@@cenen7021 Through my amp and bookshelf speakers plus bass bin, the stock sound doesn't sound great, the retuned sound did not sound great either and would probably wear me out with listening fatigue sooner than later. Sound is subjective to each listener; of course. Listening through headphones may have been better. I still have my Sennheiser momentum TW 2's, still going strong and sound great, no tweeking needed. Flac box for ios has a 10 band EQ, not needed for the momentum 2's, I do use it for other earbuds though.

[@sennheiser]

Thank you for this video, we truly appreciate your feedback. It will be duly noted and passed along.✍

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Of course, and thank you. You always know I do this in love and want to see the best from Sennheiser and from a brand I love. Help me rave about you! ❤️

[@NxghtK]

Will there be a dongle extending the gaming features? I hope you do because for a 500$ (AUD) earbud. It should include high ends features like a usb c dongle.

[@JMGoldSaint96]

I change from samsung and yesterday a buy these buds and I love it

[@capone_rd_809]

@sennheiser i have the 3s never used now they are in deep sleep making them a paper weight I hope you can replace mine with the new versions

[@sennheiser]

@@capone_rd_809 Reach out to our support team here if you haven't already: www.sennheiser-hearing.com/contact/

[@northernlights9814]

I just read another review which said these Sennheiser Momentum 4 earbuds are the best earbuds of all when it comes to sound, beating every other competitor (Sony, Airpods Pro, Bose etc) out there at the moment, and then I listen to your review which is critical. No wonder it's impossible for buyers to know what to believe and who to trust and therefore what to buy.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Honestly, I don’t trust 80% of people reviewing audio. So many have horrible ears and taste and have no idea what they’re talking about. Sometimes they describe something about earbuds or headphones I have or have reviewed and I have no idea how they could possibly say something like that unless they have an untrained ear and it’s, for lack of a better word, normie take. You have to look at some products that you know and hear them for yourself and see if what you hear matches what they say. For me, I try to provide as many objective samples as possible and even show the A/B examples of default EQ, and my custom EQ gives some weight that I know what I’m talking about because I can intentionally get a specific sound I’m going for. I can even describe why I’m doing it the way I am and what it does because I can correlate the issues I hear with the problem and fix it. Most people have no idea how to even do that, and I’d be hesitant about those reviews. Not every tech reviewer is an expert at every kind of tech. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. Watch accordingly. I view audio products from the perspective of a Audio Engineer that focuses on MIXING. I'm a MIXING ENGINEER which means Mix the music and things you listen to and adjust it to sound the way I want it to sound for the end user. I'm NOT an audiophile. I do not care about graphs and all the stuff they care about. I care about how to make things sound good, that's why I EQ so much. Most audiophiles are pretty strict about not EQing things. Also, keep in mind that I’m literally being paid by Sennheiser to make content on their own platforms, yet I’m still critical of them. Money doesn’t sway me. Definitely something to consider when you evaluate the integrity of my reviews.

[@homerdohyt]

I have Sennheiser momentum 3 earbuds and they are the best sounding earbuds I have ever had. But everyone has different sound preferences

[@secginsecgin]

@thisistechtoday I totally disagree with this. Of course, the sound you hear may vary from person to person. I used TWS 1,2,3 and 4. I can say that 3 and 4 are almost the same. 2 sucked. 1 was broken. In the 4th version, the sound is very clear and the volume is very sufficient, just like Apple AirPods Pro 2. But you can never get the detailed sounds and bass intensity in AirPods Pro 2 as in TWS 3/4. How do I know if a headphone is good? not by putting it through any electronic testing. If it gives me pleasure when I listen to a song I don't like, it means I've found the best headphones. Sennheiser headphones can definitely do this.. In summary, TWS4 is a headset that gives the most detailed sound and where you can hear the best bass. Incomparably better than Airpods

[@j.taveras8447]

I own EX2s, Ap P2, AZ80s and MTW4s. For volume and best quality sound and deep rich bass, the EX2 is my undisputed champ. Then the MTW4s, 3rd AZ80, Ap P2 last. Each of these excels at one thing but I place the MTW4s as my favorite earbud because they sound close to the EX2s and fit the best to my ears, plus the app has great features. It depends on what you prioritize because none of these does everything well and at the end of the day fit and sound preference is subjective, hell we listen to different music which has an effect on how you want it to sound. The Ap P2 have the best ANC but the worst fit for me. My review would say they rather suck but if they fit great to you, one might say they're amazing. Ultimately you'll have to purchase one and make your choice, all the reputable brands have return policies. I returned the Sony XM5s 15 minutes after opening for example, for me they were horrible.

[@jengkolholic]

I used to MTW3, since the same issue occurs for 3 times. I decided to buy Denon PerL Pro. Honestly, the sound quality way better than MTW3, I hope the replacement unit for my MTW3 will be MTW4 next month so I can compare it both

[@ThisIsTechToday]

CORRECTION at 6:01 - That is ANC mode. Not sure where my brain was during both the tests and edit. I must have hypnotized myself into thinking it was transparency because I said it on camera that I wrote it on screen. 🤦‍♂

[@Kohlob]

Sennheiser absolutely deserves the harsher feedback, they have a reputation to uphold.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Absolutely.

[@v3zMedia]

DON'T BUY THESE UNTIL THEY FIX THE ONGOING RIGHT EARBUD FAILURE PROBLEM.

[@yellowvest9744]

Mine died after 5 months

[@v3zMedia]

@@yellowvest9744 Mine died in 3 months

[@besjond]

8 months for me

[@Existentialcrisis_1488]

My comes back to life randomly if I don’t use ANC 🤣 pretty pissed

[@Shellz369]

Mine barely made it to 9 months..very disappointing

[@BrianGlaze]

That showcase of the ANC was the best showcase of that feature that I've seen.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Thanks, Brian!

[@tonyyuen1797]

I just fixed my TW3 last night. Open the case and shock the battery with a 5 V source. My buds are still under warranty period. Just safe my own time. Some guys said they changed few pairs during the warranty. Don't know how true is that

[@hungti7805]

true, me 3 times, now i have to fix my own

[@-Jakob-]

did that as well, but the battery is dead.

[@8a8i8]

How do these compare to the Technics AZ-80's ?

[@curedanxiety1679]

Rtings made a conmparison between the two, to sum it up the az80 had more accurate treble and the momentum 4's had more accurate mids and lows.

[@JayP7.62]

Over the last couple weeks I've tried the Bose quietcomfort ultra's, Sony 1000xm5's, the Jabra elite 10's and these Momentum true wireless 4's. And I have to say overall these Sennheiser momentum 4's not only have the best sound but are also overall the best IMO. I will say when I first put them in I was very disappointed. But then I adjusted them properly in my ears and it made a WORLD of difference. I was blown away. I've been reading some bad reviews online from people that have purchased them complaining about sound quality and bass. I'm wondering if they just didn't have them fitted properly. The only other true wireless earbuds I want to give a try are the Technics AZ80's. But I absolutely LOVE the sennheiser's so much that I'm sticking with them. I went back to android from iPhone so I wanted to replace my airpods pro 2's, which is how all this started for me. These definitely out perform the airpods.

[@JustMe-du5jv]

Great review with helpful tips. Thanks!

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Amazing. Thank you for your kind words and support!

[@Numan87]

What you said about losing customers is so spot on, I'm ready to buy my next TW earbuds and I'm not sure I want to get the sennheiser's anymore. That actually makes me upset

[@teku412]

But which is better in terms of sound quality, these or the Momentum 4 (over the ear headphones)? Is the size difference worth it?

[@ViolentTacticsNP]

@teku412 I have the over ear M4's. I don't have these, M4's are really good! However, Sony xm5 has amazing anc and more clarity when listening to music.

[@TheEsyz]

I am just trying to find new earbuds but at 07:58 he mentions a giant comparison video, he mentions it should be put out "in a month" in a 6month old video, but I cant find this comparison video? Sorry, Im just trying to decide whether I should buy the MTW 4, the Sony M5, or the Jabra elite 10.

[@Bachwaa]

i have been using Momentum 3s for last 2 years since it was launched and this is my 3rd piece because i get to get it the 3rd time from warranty as 1 of the earpiece would stop charging and i was blaming myself as i might have somehow broke it. Thank you for clearing it out. I feel relaxed now.

[@Horsti10001]

@@Bachwaa I bought the mtw3 back in November 2022. Now one of them stopped working. Senheiser is replacing them with the mtw4 for free. I hope they will last a little longer this time.

[@Bachwaa]

@@Horsti10001 even i received the TWS4 as replacement

[@Rocket-mind]

I currently have the MTW3s for about 8 months now, both earbuds experienced the same as yours. It turns out this is a battery issue when they get lower voltage for it to activate. It is a shame that a company this established built a product that doesn't seem to be quality checked before it's public release. I will never again trust Sennheiser when it comes to battery-equipped device.

[@Bachwaa]

@@Rocket-mind i would suggest to try Audio Technica, they have amazing sounding products, far better in price to performance as well. I bought TWS3 for the sound but i am not really happy with it. my 1more wired headphones 60$ are way better in terms of sound quality.

[@AuxiarMolkhun]

Thanks for the honest review. A year and a half ago I purchased a pair of Sennheiser HD 560S headphones and I love them, the clarity is second-to-none compared to any other pair of headphones I've ever used. So naturally I began looking into what options they had available for earbuds and figured of course, these ones must be good. Makes me very glad that I decided to watch this video first. I'll be sure to watch other videos of yours to make sure I'm getting some that'll truly be worth it.

[@Kirko_bangz]

Have you reviewed the B&O EX and if so, how do the MTW4 compare??

[@j.taveras8447]

I own both and for outright sound quality, the EX2s are better. But the EX2 have almost zero ANC, and ambient pass through is weak, plus their app is abysmal. I place the MTW4s above for the overall package, but if it's great quality sound ang higher volume, richer bass, the EX2 is the winner.

[@ttube111]

What is your opinion on using the Poweramp App for EQ?

[@maciekj.7986]

So what’s the best choice after all? I’m looking for earbuds which won’t fall off (most of them does) with nice sound quality and very good active noise reduction. I’m not audiophile and I don’t know how to play with eq. I just want to hear what artist / movie director wants me to hear, while not hearing noise around me (like during low cost flights). I can spend some more money, but also I don’t want to pay for something I’m not 100% satisfied with

[@RegiusEques]

I am glad they can be tuned to be more audiophile quality. I just bought these after some serious research but I am still very new to all this. For context I am upgrading from the Mpow M30s which are about 30 dollars. Tried out my dad's 300 dollar Sennheiser headphones and realized I bought a bunch of high quality music that I am not nearly getting to hear properly. I knew there would need to be some tuning with EQ but did not realize how much was going to be needed. Will be joining to get the audio profile because it did sound much more like what I want.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Welcome! Glad you're making a big upgrade from the MPOWs. That's going to be quite nice!

[@Milchaffe]

After my MTW 3 broke recently, I bought the MTW 4 and most reviews state that they sound very similar to the version 3. Which I can hardly believe. I would be very interested in a direct comparison between the two, and as of now I would judge the 3 are superior. The ANC mode is changing the sound profile massively (Firmware 5.6.1), gaining bass which you cannot replicate using the EQ. Such great changes in the sound profile when turning ANC on or off, should not be that noticeable. The lack in space is omnipresent, also different from the 3. I played with the EQ over 5h now and I cannot get them to sound as the 3, which is a huge bummer. They do not sound bad, they sound great, but something is always missing no matter what you do. Looking forward to in-depth analysis if this is planned.

[@justametalhead6981]

Oooo I saw that Sleep Token track you just picked there and I can say that you deserve a sub for that!!

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Thanks!

[@siddhartsingh6606]

This is exactly how I felt when I bought them yesterday. Every reviewer is saying they sound so great best in the class but they sounded extremely muddy and flat to me. I was regretting my purchase, then I saw this video got the membership and tried the custom EQ. Bro let me tell you this dude isn't lying about the 7mm driver being more than capable of producing the quality entire earphone flipped on its head extremely crisp highs, instrument separation and clear mids. My only suggestion would be to crack 62hz a Lil bit to get that energy in songs other than the membership is worth it for the eq itself

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Bro!!! Thanks so much for the feedback and kind words. I’m so glad that you were able to calibrate yourself to my reviews to see if they were reputable as well as enjoy my custom EQ and find it valuable for the membership. I really appreciate the feedback!

[@Viewer13128]

the noble audio fokus prestige is the one claiming to be best TWS on market today. hopefully you can review that one.

[@Jorgenmeistr]

Another audio engineer chiming in: These don't sound dark to me at all, and I find no need to EQ in any more higher frequencies. Calling the sound mushy and "being under a couch" sounds like insanity from my experience. The separation is really good IMO. I find it very interesting that we can have such a different experience. Are our ears that different, or is "good" sound just that subjective? The five band EQ isn't great tho like you are saying, the compression it makes it pretty useless.

[@SeanChYT]

The difference is that you are not trying to sell a custom eq.... That ruined the video for me. Sounded more like an ad.

[@contentm3893]

What earbuds do you think sounds the best?

[@ownagebox]

Had the same exp at home but as soon i tryd them in the gym it was way to much bass and mean waaaayyy to much. I did EQ the the hole low end down and pushed the highend almost to max to get that clarity out of these and get that subwoofer sounding like feel away.

[@alsjogren7890]

My personal hearing loss seems to be in the same frequency range as the Momentum 4's weakness. I currently use an equalizer curve that approximates my hearing aids. How might I combine your custom EQ with the results of my hearing exam? Listening using my hearing aids is poor. I use a high end Chromebook and a Samsung Z Flip 3. Chromebooks don't have lossless codecs.What codec would you recommend on my Samsung Z Flip 3's. And when the Z Flip 3 (or 5 if I spend the money) gets auracast and LC3. Are there ways to add or replace codecs on Chromebooks or Android 14?

[@hardikgandhi3109]

Which is better in mic quality (want to buy for calling) jabra elite 10 or Sennheiser momentum 4

[@ricktran3038]

can I ask this and Beolay Ex which one is better in sound quality? or if you can recommend any better? thank you so so much, cause every time I watched your review I can see that you know what are you talking about therefore your points are valid. love to hear back from you, thank you so so much

[@jiagforal]

Sennheiser 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@zeiyning]

@@jiagforal beoplay is better at sound quality but not as good as a daily

[@donaldmaynor]

@ricktran3038 the exs are way better sounding than the senheizers

[@ytuser1985]

Been waiting for the “King” review of MTW4, many thanks for your effort!

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Ah, wow. Thanks so much!

[@smperl0c0]

King😂

[@m1ch4Lko]

To be honest, I prefer the stock EQ rather than your custom EQ. Your custom EQ has too much sibilance for my taste. I'm also quite disappointed with the microphone performance during calls, Sennheiser could have done better. But overall they seem like a solid choice.

[@thefeminist91]

@ThisIsTechToday from your experience why do the Sennheiser mtw line has a problem with beeping and dies other earbuds have the same problem. I bad this with mtw 2, mtw 3 and mtw 4.

[@shawnsponds]

Did sennheiser address and fix the charging issue where if the momentum 3 was let run down to zero charge, they will NOT recharge...

[@likle7163]

Dont know how is it going with m4 but I bought m3 year ago and after almost a year right bud doesnt have sound. Controls works fine but no sound at all. I saw its a very common problem across all m3. So I dont trust sennheiser anymore and ordered a technics az80

[@ozbloke36empty87]

Can you turn the ANC completely off? (Unlike their Momentum 4 headphones, the closest is transparency which is not the same as ANC off at all), it is the reason (only reason) I returned mine as ANC gives me brutal headaches.

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Respect. You highlighted the MTWS4 short comings and history of failure right off the jump. Most reviewers glanced over or buried it at the very end of the video. Amazing review, there’s truly levels to KZbin content and yours is top tier.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Thank you!

[@ttube111]

Fredo did not call you a Bozo, so that's a win 😃

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Does he have a history of doing that? 😅

[@ttube111]

@@ThisIsTechToday 100%

[@IMHO88-dm1xf]

Thank you for taking so much time and work in testing out these MTW 4s'!! 🙌🙌 In your comparison video - if you could, please include the Jabra Elite 10, Technics AZ-80 and the Denon Pearl Pros?? Apparently they have been highly recommended too. Looking forward to that comparison video and really like the tech instruments you use in your videos!!

[@ThisIsTechToday]

No plans for those. Sorry. I can’t fit more than four into a video and I put in the most popular in because it makes it sustainable. Notice that the fourth slot is the less popular one (Sennheiser).

[@IMHO88-dm1xf]

@@ThisIsTechToday - that's ok. I understand you cannot have them all in one video. Please consider them for your next comparison video. The Technics AZ 80 and Jabra Elite 10 would be an interesting addition as you haven't reviewed them and I think the Bose Ultra's are only great for 1 thing - ANC... And I think there's really no point to include the Air Pod Pro 2s' because most people with an iPhone will buy them, regardless. And for me, they're great for 2 things - calls, transparency mode and ANC but like you pointed out, not much customization... I think the Sennheiser MTW 4 is not so popular due to the RRP. I think it would be different if they were $200 - $250.

[@IMHO88-dm1xf]

Been looking forward to this!! 🙌🙌 Thank you for dropping this so quickly!! Hopefully you'll let us know if it's worth the upgrade!!

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Hope you like it!

[@IMHO88-dm1xf]

I more than just liked it!! Very informative, comprehensive and entertaining!! Addressed all my queries!! I could hear the difference between the stock EQ and your EQ from my TV speakers. Your own custom EQ made these buds come alive - sounded so much better but of course in most cases the stock EQ is too flat and boring just like other brands. I suppose that's why they give you this adjustable EQ. The wind reduction feature is very effective and the ANC is better than the TW M3s'. I don't really care about the transparency or spatial audio features. I think Sennheiser just wants us to create an account and use their personalised EQ feature. They done the same thing with their M2s', made them come alive... But I just used the standard EQ in the app for my M3s' and that made them sound dope!! I do prefer the V-shape sound signature...

[@JoeGillian0]

Hello, could you compare them to the Philips Fidelio T2 please? Also i dont think they support Auracast yet, they need a firmware update for thst

[@hostileiron5915]

I bought the momentum 2s back when they originally cane out, mainly for gym use. Later i bought the original air pods pro for everything else which saw more use and abuse. Clearly i loved the sound in the Senheisers more but as of yesterday they no longer hold a charge where as the air pods pro are going strong. Longevity wise spending $300 for another set of senheisers is holding me back mainly because of the issues im having with the 2s.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Seems like their battery issues loom over them. I know they have a new battery supplier, so hopefully, that helps them there.

[@nulla9601]

1:06 I completely agree. I use comply foam eartips on my MTW3 and they make them so much better. My ear canals pinch the regular eartips and cuts off sound when moving my jaw which makes them unusable. With foam eartips I don't have that issue. I also tried the spinfit eartips and whith them the issue is less but still there and they destroy the bass completely. Comply foam durability is horrible tho, each pair lasts me about 2 months so I need to buy a 3-pack every half year

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Good insight!

[@dethhetz]

How are they compared to Inzone Buds in terms of in-ear fit? I have Inzone buds and they are amazingly comfortable, I'm seeking for TWS that are similar in fit

[@AndrewYouTubehandle]

I just got these- wow. I have several earbuds but the musicality on these are amazing. Listening to Louis Armstrong, the rhythm, detail, musicality. Combined with very comfortable- love them!! Classical is fantastic. Female vocals are spot on. Instrumentals are perfect. I can see how the use of some of the IE900 and IE600 hardware has added to these- using uncompressed lossless audio these are brilliant. Surpass my wired IEMs for the same price which surprised me a lot.

[@pickyaudio]

Great video your tests are next level! I agree we need an EQ on the same level as the Nothing advanced EQ. Cmon Sennheiser 🙌

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Thank you, and yes!!

[@elisamuelpedraza8228]

Does the size of the drivers make a real difference? And also, does the size of the ear tips opening depends on the size of the drivers? I'm really curious about that... Btw, I agree with how muffled the sound is right out of the box, but in my experience with the MTW3 after tuning them with the Personalized profile sound and replacing their ear tips for Comply Foam Tips (like the ones from B&O Beoplay EQ/EX, the earbuds turned into BEASTS, to the level I'm curstioning if I would ever replace them... They sound way better than Beoplay EQ's and the soundstage feels even wider

[@ThisIsTechToday]

No. Not really. It's a marketing thing tbh. The tuning matters far more. The quality of Sennheisers drivers are likely way better than most, regardless of size, but they don't take advantage of it because of tuning, for example. Yeah, the features to get personalized sound for sure helps a lot, and that's likely because of the flexibility of the drivers. The issue is...how do you review an earbud consistently if you don't base it off of the default tuning? A very complicated issue to tackle.

[@j.taveras8447]

@@ThisIsTechToday Excellent point of view regarding the judgement based off individual tuning. Never thought of that, frankly that's a huge data point. And thank you for clearing up some great curiosities like the size of the drivers.

[@theunserious]

Hey love your work, would you do a review on the Denon Perl Pro’s by any chance? People seem to have good things to say about them & I’d love your opinion on them

[@michaelarena6744]

I'm using this earbuds from like 2 weeks and I still have the same issue of the Sennheiser momentum 3. Connectivity. The left bud most od the times has a lower volume then the right one and ALSO doesn't apply my equalizer at the first connection. To fix it i have to insert 1 of the earbud to the case and take back again. Crazy.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

That is super frustrating! Are you on the latest update?

[@edgarphuquett8176]

these sennheiser momentum 4 earbuds i had were fantastic, for 4 months, and it happened, for some strange reason the earbuds have NOT been re-charging from the case, the case registers at 100%, the earbuds at 20% NOT INCREASE beyond 20% i have tried EVERYTHING, the case and earbuds have been PERFECTLY CLEANED, i have GIVEN UP, my remaining (jabra elite 10 earbuds) work PERFECTLY, i have noticed that the two small round gold colored connecters (on the jabra 10 elite) are much larger than the 4 smaller round connectors (on the sennheiser momentum 4 ) i wonder if there is anything to "that"?

[@cordovanhobbyist895]

Since you have a flagship Samsung, how would you compare these earphones to the Galaxy Buds2 Pro's sound quality? Specifically, I'm referring to the "24-bit Hi-Fi Sound" that's advertised.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

I prefer the Galaxy Buds2 Pro for default sound. 24-Bit doesn't matter as much as tuning. All it does is make the tuning more clear and obvious. Tuning > bitrate...unless the bitrate is super low and starts deteriorating the sound/frequency range dramatically. I don't think any modern Bluetooth earbud would suffer from that so, Tuning > bitrate.

[@MelviledeMelo]

What’s the sound profile compared to Sony, Bose and Technics? How do they stack up against the Nothing ear 2?

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Nothing Ear 2 has a better sound, easily. I'll have the big comparison next month with them and Sony, Bose, and Apple.

[@RegiusEques]

​@@ThisIsTechTodayQuestion, do you mean the tuning out of the box or the sound quality in general even after EQing? Or both? Very new and I'm looking for the best sound and battery I can get. You seem like you like these after doing your custom EQ but is that just improving them to usability for you or actually making them sound good for the price?

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Out of the box.

[@RegiusEques]

@@ThisIsTechToday Okay, thank you for responding!

[@creeperstkoed6282]

I'm looking into getting these buds hence why im looking at the reviews but im curious if you still hold the same opinion on them, from my understanding theres an EQ option now in the app I'd also like to note that I found that the default EQ actually does fit my tastes best comparatively to your custom EQ (im using Skullcandy Indy ANC which compared to my previous earbuds being the Moondrop Sparks are horrible for multiple reasons) the reason is say it suits my tastes more is I actually can pick out every individual instrument on the default EQ while the bass just kind of disappears into the background on the custom EQ, and for my use cases being listening to some rather bass heavy EDM (like Subtronics, Rezz, Excision, and Wooli) that just isnt something that I would find enjoyable, youd think that the Skullcandy's i have would be great for this but unfortunately their build quality has gone down the drain since i had last bought a pair i mean how are you going to ship earbuds that sometimes dont charge properly in the case because the spring loaded contacts get press down and stuck, any who though, tha k you for the review i learned a lot

[@damien083]

My MTW1 had a battery issue. The ear buds turned on inside the case until all battery got to zero. The battery of the case died after 6 months... Last year I bought the MTW3 and 2 months later one earbud died. I sent them back for repair. After a month I was offered to be refund or wait for the version 4 to come out. I haven't picked up my MTW4 yet but I am worried about the next issue I will get. If these fail that will be the last time I ever buy Sennheiser for sure.

[@lopealiao593]

I have MTW3 and it was broken in different way during warranty for 3 times, 3 times, 3 times. Not sure what QC is doing this time.

[@culesmadridista]

same, every 3 months i should bring it to the service center, they fixed it in 2 months, so it means i only use it for 1 month everytime it broken, lol, then now i got upgrade to MTW4 from them for free, i havent used it, i am still scared it would be broken again lol

[@peteking82]

@@culesmadridista What are you going to do? I'm in the same situation, my MTW3's broke twice, on the 2nd return they sent MTW4's, got them last week, I'm wondering if I should sell them or keep them. I know they've changed battery supplier, but is that enough...

[@CatWachristmashat]

The word "hollowed out" for anc. Is that what it feels like for the galaxy buds2 pro?

[@finleykendall7718]

I’m really confused as to what to buy, my choices are AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C), sennheiser true wireless momentum 4, or the momentum 4 over ear. Any help will be greatly appreciated!!

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Are you on iPhone?

[@johng9207]

both

[@zahinshahriar]

Once you do the Sound Personalization it daammn good. I am loving this👌🔥🔥

[@BHShaman]

I have bought 2 sets of these. Neither seem to charge in the case when unplugged and closed. Did you notice this in your test?

[@qlnzky]

You should try the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds next. I bought them and believe they are the best open earbuds right now even when the price is quite high. Best remote work/running earbuds.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

If they want to send some out I’m happy to check them out!

[@ZeroZ06]

Are there any apps on iPhone for custom eq?

[@ThisIsTechToday]

If you find any let me know. 🫠

[@ZeroZ06]

@@ThisIsTechToday Wouldn’t the personalised sound feature on the Sennheiser app be enough to tune these?

[@ThisIsTechToday]

it certainly helps and is way better than I expected, but it doesn't allow fine tuning or any sort of clarity of what it's doing. We need an advanced option.

[@j.taveras8447]

Depending on what your listening on, the app may have an EQ setting you can play with. I just discovered that on Spotify and it helps.

[@ZeroZ06]

@@j.taveras8447 There is an app called boom that looks pretty good, but the eq settings only works for the app itself rather than all round use

[@rdutta5368]

Hi, do you think I should use Wavelet for these earbuds for best eq customisation even for ordinary untrained ears like ours and feel the difference? Thanks.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

You can either become a channel member and get my custom EQ and not have to think about it or figure it out, or follow my video explaining how to EQ things: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXrWgoyuftp9pas

[@user-uz4xu3ot9z]

My MTW3 ANC fails to block high frequency such as a high pitch screech of a cafe coffee machine. Solution?

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Buy a different pair of earbuds

[@ep2223]

My current pair of earbuds is the Sennheiser CX plus with comply foam ear tips. The foam tips made a huge difference in comfort and cutting off the ambient sound. My dilemma is that like you, I wanted the best ANC possible. I just purchased the Bose ultra and am using Comply foam tips. The ANC is amazing. Better than with the silicone tips. It's as if I'm not in Starbucks. To get the best ANC, you must take time to get the perfect fit and seal. The foam tips may be a cheap solution to satisfy your needs for now, but new buds are the way to go. Problem now is that I am torn wondering if it's worth picking up the Momentum 4's. Btw, keeping the Ultra's even if I get the TW4's. I hope this helps you find a solution to your problem.

[@SplodgeCDR]

Buy comply foam eartip is the first option. Silicone ear tips imo .

[@Yarin.D]

So, what are the best tws headphones if you like bass? (Looking to upgrade from jabra elite 75t)

[@glados4765]

In curious if they've resolved the massive issues the previous ones have had. I loved Jabras and bought the 8 gen 2 and was so disappointed with its issues. It's like Jabra just fired the quality assurance team when they announced the earbud division shutdown.

[@BackDaws]

How's the anc compared to the pixel buds pro ?

[@MerlinKapur]

With your EQ do you recommend the buds for people Like me Listen to Rock Punk and Metal ? I use an iPhone 15 pro Max

[@ariesmarsexpress]

I absolutely loved version 3 of these. I wore them on one trip, they did last the entire 24-hour flight to Hong Kong as well as the 4-hour train ride to Changsha. Dead silent when set correctly, even without music playing. That was, however, the one and only trip I was able to use them on. After that, they were in my luggage awaiting the next trip for some months. When I took them out to charge them again, they never came back to life. That was it. $200 in the trash. While I would love to think they actually fixed the issue, I am really not that trusting with that much money.

[@HitaarthBhutani]

Please Please can you make a video of MOMENTUM 4 headphones vs MOMENTUM 3s I believe that the same problem of muffled mids and much less airy soundstage (which doesn’t do enough justice to their marvellous 42 mm drivers with unmatched potential !) is there in my momentum 4s and SENNHEISER can acknowledge it through your esteemed content👍 and provide with some great firmware updates for this concern!

[@ThisIsTechToday]

I think the ship has sailed on that one, unfortunately. Not sure there's enough demand for that.

[@eshawnsimpson2400]

I can a Ford Sennheiser I would like to know if the LG T90 is a good buy

[@fishi2941]

Thank you for a great review, ur always amazing. I had 2 questions. 1. When connecting to a google pixel phone, are yours also not automatically conencting anf taken out of case? 2. Whats the best codec to use in you opinion for a google pixel 8 pro?

[@ThisIsTechToday]

I haven’t checked yet. Codecs are always nice but not a make or break. I know of earbuds with pretty basic codecs that sound better out of the box. Don’t worry about them as much as the tuning.

[@jaylinroberts2526]

Im new to them and were quiet happy with the sound of the over head M4s but returned them due to QC issues. Im hoping the MT4s are better because i wont be going back if they have QC issues.

[@ToryonDavis]

As an audio engineer do you listen to audiophile equipment?

[@-musiclee-]

Would love your opinion-review between Mom.4 and the Technics AZ-80. Mostly for sound quality!!

[@MrFlorin]

I purchased the Sennheiser Audio MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 with high expectations in September 2022 , given the brand's reputable standing in audio quality. Initially, the sound quality and fit were exceptional, aligning with Sennheiser's promises. However, my experience took a downturn in November 2023. The battery life, crucial for wireless earbuds, deteriorated rapidly to the point of no return. Despite careful charging and maintenance, the earbuds now refuse to charge, rendering them useless. This has been a significant letdown, especially considering the premium price point. These earbuds were not a worthwhile investment due to their short lifespan. For potential buyers, I'd recommend considering other options that offer better longevity and customer satisfaction.

[@ociogame9429]

That why warranty there for I did exchange mine for new ones when they die

[@ericgeneric3648]

Sent my TW 3 for repairs a couple of times as the right earpiece would often have defective battery, during my 3rd request for repair they told me that they will just replace it with the newer TW4. form factor for both models is the same but sound profile for the newer model TW4 is more subdued, you don’t get that punchy bass anymore to which I really miss if not for the faulty battery of the TW 3 I would not say Yes to it being replaced

[@Icecold_Art]

Thank you for yet another amazing review! Much appreciated :)

[@ThisIsTechToday]

My pleasure!

[@zehahaha603]

Thanks for such a review, had seen conflicting views about the MTW4s being a sound tweak with the same drivers as the MTW3s. Though not a earbud, would love to see your review about the Edifier Stax Spirit S3

[@thainz881]

Hi there, Can you please include the B&O EX in your upcoming comparison video ?

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Sorry, it's the Apple, Sony, and Bose for the remaining three slots. I can't do more than four.

[@j.taveras8447]

I own them and the EX2s for me sound louder, with rich and deeper bass then the MTW4s. If it's quality sound then I pick the EX2s. Problem is the app sucks, the ANC is virtually absent, ambient pass thru is average and they're $100 more. So even though they sound better, for an overall package I pick the MTW4s. I thought of returning the EX2s but the sound profile is too good. Depending on what you prioritize I also like the AZ80s, those buds are amazing. @Fredo.heavyy has a great review on both MTW4s and AZ80s, and @FlossyCarter makes some some great points in his latest buds review about the MTW4s vs EX2s.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

When I hear “deeper bass than the MTW4” then I have massive concerns. That just sounds like more bloated and boosted consumer level bassy sound and that’s everything I try to fix with my EQ because it removes all clarity and detail from the sound. I love floss, but I don’t go to him for audio reviews. His video on the MTW4 couldn’t contradict the review you’re watching here more.

[@reanult457]

Does it has charging issue if you left it for too long and won't charge up?

[@roystyle2743]

As an iPhone user should I wait for the AirPods Pro 3? Are they coming this year?

[@ThisIsTechToday]

No one knows

[@isaacelliott6841]

Thank you very much for this review! Helped me decide on my next purchase.

[@JFomo]

I remember having the first generation of these buds and they would always drop out whenever I was near power lines and traffic lights. They were useless for walking around the city during my lunch breaks. I returned them and never looked back. I hope they have addressed those issues after all these years.

[@affectedrl5327]

really? i had no issues with the first gen at all.

[@haitim]

I had charging issues with the momentum wireless 3. I returned them after 1,5 years and getting a momentum 4 as I am still on guarantee period. I really hope the M4 has improved the quality issues in terms of charging

[@gazziesukor4859]

My MTW 3 had battery issues so Sennheiser replaced it with the MTW 4. Weirdly the sound is different and lack of bass even after i did the sound customization.. i wonder why.. a bit disappointed to be honest..

[@R4FIkv13]

Hi, im debating between sennheiser and sony. Which one would you recommend? Im using s23 ultra and gonna use often just one year bud, wourkouts, and i enjoy listening to good quality music where sound is not dark . Also im worried about the connectivity of sennheisers, and i dont know if i should go with the reliability of sonys.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Depends, are you looking for something where you don’t have to mess with EQ or the sound personalization or not? Android or iPhone?

[@R4FIkv13]

@@ThisIsTechToday Android( s23 ultra). I'm gonna mess a little bit with eq, but I would prefer not to download 3party eq. Depends really if sennheiser is that much better in terms of audio quality. If they are worth the extra effort to make them work, then I would do it, but if not, then I would lean more into a sonys. The aura feature is also very interesting and I'm wouldn't want to miss that. But at the same time, it's just a feature.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

I think I can get a better sound out of the Sennheisers and the codecs/auracast support is great for the future. Sony has better ANC and transparency tho. You have to use a third party EQ on both to get that great sound. I'm referring to tho.

[@Unkn0.n]

With my mtw3 its having charging glitches where i have to have the case open so the ear buds charge

[@JPJH]

I absolutely love Seinnheiser. I would love to be able to control everything even when I'm only using one side of the buds. Better eartip material and more size options.

[@Zetsumei88]

They're pretty flat and muffled out of the box that's for sure. Running the personalization software helps a lot, but I wish it would let you do it with the audio you listen to vs the default audio provided by Sennheiser. Also, not sure if this a widespread issue on Android but on the Pixel 8 series there's an annoying bug where the earbuds won't connect automatically each time they're brought out of the case. Not to mention the stereo to mono drops happens randomly even when the device is in range. I'm sure these issues can be fixed with software updates. But it's not a good look for a high end product and makes it seem like they were rushed.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

I totally agree. If it was using our own music it would help a lot!

[@S3rv3r8]

You can do that if you have connected 2nd device like laptop and play music there.

[@hieunguyenminh1072]

Please compare Sen 4 Tws with hifiman svanar wireless, b&w pi7s2, noble fokus mystique/prestige

[@ThisIsTechToday]

If they send them to me, I might do that, but I only have plans for the Sony, Apple, Bose comparison at this time.

[@sherlockholmes6990]

Auracast would be great for museums. There are museums that hand out headsets for exhibit explanations. I've been waiting for the day when one can just use their personal device(s) for this. Auracast would also be great when you want to hear the audio for a sporting event that is being shown in a bar but for which they're not playing the audio. I've been waiting for this as well.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

I'm SO excited about it!

[@jiagforal]

Thanks for the tip on using Wavelet🎉🎉🎉 I love the 4s even more bow!!!!

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Wavelet is the move! Glad I could help!

[@drastikjdm4door]

Great review i returned my MTW4 call quality was terrible, multiple factory resets still no improvement. I'm writing to see if you've had any time with the Devialet Gemini 2. Thanks for any input from anyone God Bless

[@na13z]

I don’t normally post but I absolutely love your reviews! So thank you! Question: Would this be a good replacement for APP2 if I am in the Apple ecosystem? Is it worth the price, in terms of quality and all the issues that the mark 3 faced?

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Thanks! The video definitely answers that with the nuance if you have a chance to come back and watch it.

[@na13z]

@@ThisIsTechToday Definitely not getting these over APP2 it seems especially as an apple user!

[@erkansaygi7141]

I couldn't find the auracast mode. I wonder where it is ? Will it come with an update later ?

[@ThisIsTechToday]

An update later and with supporting devices. The s24 ultra already supports it so it shows up, but it isn’t enabled until later.

[@JoeGillian0]

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[@saulo5216]

Did they fix the engineering problem where they 3 would just stop working after a few months?

[@ThisIsTechToday]

We’ll find out in a few months.

[@wtfgadget]

great review !! I was thinking if you can do the review of budget tws like soundpeats opera 05 ?

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Honestly, probably not, and if I do, it won't be for awhile. Too many other flagship tier audio products to review and limited time.

[@wtfgadget]

@@ThisIsTechToday i see, I was also thinking that your super detailed review would be too much effort for countless budget tws. Better save it for high ends 😂

[@Vegitobluuuuu]

Have you tried out the Japanese Final ZE 8000 MK2 ?

[@ekoprasetyo7789]

I don't know who to believe, you or another reviewer? 😅😅 .. should i buy this or do you have any recommendations on which tws has the best sound?

[@nathanstorrs6741]

What’s the custom eq app you’re using?

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Wavelet!

[@tomchamberlain4329]

I've got the Momentum 3's and I solved the eq problem by using the JetAudio app as my music player which has a good multiband eq in it. Dropped most of the midrange bands, and the 60H band, and lightly boosted the other lows, and everything over 5KHz to varying degrees. Much better

[@psychmr2365]

What is the hold fish behind you? Looks interesting. Maybe I need one.

[@ownagebox]

Got them on sale and your right they are really bass heavy. It still sounds good tho. after testing some i find you have to lower the low ends quit a bit and push the 4k and 8k bands almost to max to get the dampness out of these. with default eq its just to subwoofer like.