Sennheiser Momentum 3 Vs Sony 1000XM3 Vs Bose NC 700

[@colekavanaugh4559]

So the ideal headphones would have the sound of the Momentum's, the microphone of the Bose and the noise cancelling of the Sony's. If only these companies would partner together...

[@mcwaff8661]

@Luuk van Uden probably £400

[@Aiii83]

A few notes after watching this excellent comparison. As someone that owns both the Sony's and Sennheiser's myself. The first being that using the equalizer on the Sony's drops the used codec from AAC/LDAC all the way down to SBC. For some reason you can't use anything but the default when using a codec with proper sound quality. You can do this just fine with the EQ on the Sennheiser, even tho that EQ is simpler by design. The second thing is the touch controls on the XM3's being obnoxiously poor if you live in a colder climate. If it's windy and the temp goes below about 5 degrees celcius, you will inevitable get phantom touches. Either your music will skip ahead, or attention mode gets randomly activated. It's extremely annoying (even more so if you're listening to podcasts or audiobooks) if you frequently use these outside in those kind of climates.

[@fallinginthed33p]

It's because the Sonys apply any EQ settings on all inputs. Don't use LDAC if you use the XM3s for watching movies though, the lag is horrendous. The Sony headphone app is a flaming mess.

[@willian4428]

Eq + ldac works on XM4.

[@HurricaneTBag]

You don’t find the two redundant? You use both frequently?

[@mubblemann]

The Sennheiser Momentum 3 aren't directly comparable to the other two. Look at the new Sennheiser 550 II if you want lightweight travel headphones. If you want audiophile sound and premium build quality, get the Sennheiser Momentum 3.

[@waynebruce24893]

Exactly, the Sony and Bose are for the air traveler market. PXC 550 IIs would be a better match. Momentum are more for office, home w/ ANC

[@joshchurchill1135]

I swapped my bose qc35ii and Sony 1000xm3s for the Momentum 3s as I didn't like the plasticity of the sonys and the bose didn't have enough bass.

[@donreinmundobolasconcha3623]

Momentum 3 owns

[@datvu1904]

I bought the Momentum for 5 days and then returned it and exchange it to the MX3. To be honest, I love the sound from the Momentum and it's truly amazing. A bit pity that I have to do the exchange due to the reason that the Momentum is uncomfortable for me. I just can't have it for many hours. Maybe other people dont have this problem at all. Overall I would recommend the sennheiser for the sound quality if you don't have problem with the comfort. :)

[@troynguyen1346]

I did the exact opposite. Returned the xm3 for the momentum 3. The sound of the momentum is just so amazing, not that the sony is of any less, it’s just the sound signature of the momentum that got me.

[@tepidbudgie]

(I own both the momentum's and sonys) By far the sennhieser momentum 3 beats the sonys sound wise... the anc is not as good as the sony but once you have music playing in addition to the great isolation due to the leather pads you won't be hearing anything. Personally I'll be taking the sonys back to the store, Purley due to the quality of sound between the two.

[@kris2694]

I agree:)

[@bigcdub]

@Beattle Maniac - U must b using the wrong codecs on the Sony. I just bought the M3's, and the only thing the have sound wise over the Sony is a little wider soundstage, a bit deeper base. The Sony's when using the proper codecs, and the app are unbelievable ( much tighter bass also). Also, my new Senn's started distorting when I put 70% bass at max volume (my Sony's don't 😌). I'll admit, they do get louder, and I haven't burned them in all the way, but I am returning them today. If all the people commenting owned both models, set the Sony's to the highest bluetooth codecs, proper EQ settings, no way could justify spending $400 for so little.

[@kris2694]

@@bigcdub I will agree in part. There are no drastic differences in sound between these headphones, BUT, in M3 you can give more details, the bass is different, better than the one in Sony. The XM3 also sound very bassy. I tested both models with Galaxy s10 +, Sony with LDAC codec, no changes in EQ. Listening to music on M3 makes more pleasure, the sound is more unpredictable in a positive sense and if we add to this the phenomenal quality of M3 construction, there can be only one result :)

[@tepidbudgie]

@@bigcdub The thing with the sonys tho when u go in to the equaliser to adjust the audio you lose the function of the upscaling DAC within the headphones losing on imo a great deal of fidelity, so it's pointless to mess around with the eq. Meanwhile the m3s eq is intuitive and capable imo, little tweaks in the simple eq app go a long way.

[@bigcdub]

@@kris2694 The sound signature of the two headphones are subjective to say the least, but if you have both models, then you know you can alter the bass signature in the Sony's drastically... I also have the S10+, and iPhone XSMax. I also listen to hi-rez audio files, with the EQ setting to "club" mode, no additional EQ, ANC OFF. The richness in the quality of the sound favors the Sony's. True, the Senn's have a better build quality, but the Sony's look better, have better ANC, and you can find them for around $200 now. Get your $400 back, keep the Sony's.

[@manjirojhon7950]

Momentum 3, 1000XM3, NC 700 The comparison test of noise cancellation of 3 models and call quality is wonderful. It is easy to understand because it can be confirmed with your own ears. It will be a good criterion when people choose headphones. Thank you,GYMCADDY

[@RADERFPV]

The call quality has drastically improved since they (Senn M3's) were first released. Several of my friends and family say I sound better on them, than when I'm calling directly from my phone. I don't think I need to comment on the sound quality - it's simply amazing.

[@franciscohuber5264]

And the anc did also improved right?

[@RADERFPV]

@@franciscohuber5264Yes, ANC has improved as well.

[@MrAtlantis95]

I own a 1000-MX3. So far I can see this is a quite (good) objective review.

[@Leo.SKDXL05]

wow..."(good) objective review"...bro...this brother doesn't work for Sony, he worships Sony! More specifically the Sony wh1000xm3. So, sorry..."objective" is purely subjective when viewing these videos...tbh i'm not putting him nor you down but i was blowned away by your comment. ☝

[@SubsonicQuill77]

Hey, I was planning to get the xm3’s but I’m afraid that the abysmal mic /call quality. What’s your opinion on the mic quality of your unit

[@DrIstoris]

@@Leo.SKDXL05 well, he do think that sennheiser earbuds are better than wf-1000xm3 :/ Not a sony worshiper at all.. So, just because you don't like his opinion, that means he is a Sony worshiper ? come on....

[@brachialmusiker]

"the momentum 3 are stll a good alternative to the sony 1000 xm3 IF YOU ... WANT A BETTER SOUND" THE FIRST AN ONLY THING THAT'S IMPORTANT when i buy new headphones IS THE SOUND and NOTHING ELSE !!! all other features CAN but MUST NOT BE an additional point in my decision. the sound comes always first !

[@arthurwatts1680]

Great - then you're set - buy a pair of Abyss AB-1266 Phi TC and the amp to drive them and your quest is over. They are wired, make you look like Frankenstein, have no ANC or BT capability and cost an absolute bomb, but you wont need to capitalize anything when you order them. You can kick back and debate with the forum cognoscenti whether anything else comes close, but I guarantee you that very little of what we see on YT will touch them sonically. Seriously, for the money Sony/Bose/Sennheiser are asking here, they had damned well better be offering something *more* than sonics - if you have the luxury of only listening to headphones in quiet places, I wouldn't buy any of these. For those of us who DO have to deal with annoying chatterboxes and vehicle noise, this has to beat jamming Etys into the depths our ear canals.

[@ShengTianLIN]

@@arthurwatts1680 Thanks for sharing that Abyss info, I am very new to this and didn't know there is such a brand exists that dominance in the headset sound quality markets, but the price is also stunning. I totally agree with your how you denote that the existence of Sony/Bose/Sennheiser of their prices and provided functions are much parity for ordinary civilians.

[@qupeter1224]

Arthur Watts you should buy something like hd800s hd820 or he1 for the sound quality 😂😂. personally i will buy sennheiser momentum 3 for extra anc and decent sound quality on the go

[@Arnmazing23]

Hmm interesting mine is comfort. But thats cause I wear these for gaming.

[@brachialmusiker]

@@Arnmazing23 for gaming less priced headphones are good enough. therfore you don't need ones around 300 €.

[@Kazeon]

I just got the SM3 yesterday. I chose it over XM4 and ANC 700 just because I need something that has good punchy bass while still maintaining good clarity. Some review says that the SM3 got incredible bass that the headphone literally physically vibrates on certain music, that review got me hyped. So I proceeded to buy one. As you can see, I was quite a bass lover (until my soul got purified by the sound of SM3 that is). At first, I was very, very, disappointed by the sound character of SM3. There is little to no bass at all, not remotely close to the expectations. I tried to burn it in for several hours, but no luck. I tried it wired, still sounds just okay-ish. My day was ruined. That is until I decided to listen to some hifi music. In an instant I feel like my soul got purged from evil. I realized I listened to music "the wrong way" all my life. I went from loving bass to avoiding it in matter of minutes. I realized those bassy music I have been listening to all this time are actually terrible. I can finally see, or rather hear, the beauty of hifi and/or audiophile music, even if I'm still just scratching the surface at this point. I'm aware that the SM3 is far from being the best, but I think it's a nice place to start for bass-junkies lover to learn about the true quality of music. Everything about the sound is just so incredible and it still has very nice punchy bass (which according to 1-day-ago-me was very lacking). At this point I know I've only reached the entry gateway to the world of audiophile, but I'm looking forward to explore more! Several things I noticed from the SM3 is that the ANC is very lacking as everyone mentioned, it's nowhere close to my Jabra elite 75t (earbuds), which is not even well-known for its noise cancelling. Also I can feel some pressure when the ANC is turned on and it does amplify the bass quite a lot. In overall, SM3 is really really fun to listen with. But of course you need proper source to enjoy it to the fullest. If you are new to the world of hifi headphone like me, spend some time to do your research before judging the quality at first try, you will not regret it. Personally, the only MASSIVE drawback of having a headphone at this level, is that every other audio devices I own, including the ones I recently bought, they now sound absolutely terrible when compared to the SM3. There is just no going back.

[@Kazeon]

I might just made my self look stupid here since I'm real noob around these stuffs, I might be using the wrong terms in my comment. But I can't help but to write something to express my excitement about these headphones. I'm just so amazed to the core!

[@pauls8]

@@Kazeon what kind of streaming music do you use?

[@markpaulson1346]

@@pauls8 I'm interest to find that out also

[@Draxlar]

@@Kazeon Don't worry about what others think about you and enjoy your music. I will get momentum 3.0 in 2 days. I had momentum 2.0 and I liked their sound signature, so I can't wait to hear them, even though nothing I heard until now can compare to my Focal Clear. :)

[@ASTActionCam]

Dude, your channel is incredible, you should have way more subs. Excellent videos and flow. Great consistency and audio. Really top class. Thanks for all the help.

[@Applecompuser]

More detail and powerful sound is going to drain the battery faster. That is why Sennheiser drains quicker, but it is a good point for shoppers.

[@erickruse4679]

In my book, the Momentum 3's destroy the Bose and Sony for sound quality, but are competitive with the BW PX7. A hard-shell case that fits the Momentums like a glove is 12 dollars on Amazon... Yes it's sad that they give that sack-like thing, but a 3% increase in the overall cost wasn't exactly a deal-breaker for me and wouldn't be a part of my decision making process regarding where or how I travel.

[@djsoysauce408]

i have the bose 700. It can get uncomfortable after hours of wearing them. But i love the noise cancelling and the multi BT connection

[@piknick111]

Both Sony and Bose 35's are on sale on amazon and best buy for 279 bucks! NOW.

[@NZtechfreak]

Good review. As other have mentioned with the Sonys you drop out of LDAC if you're EQing, so while you can EQ frequency response, you're losing quality. I tried EQing down the bass on mine but they sounded like hot trash when I did. Also with LDAC what a lot of people don't realise it that you may not be getting the best quality by default (as you might assume) - it selects based on signal conditions (and in some phones seems to never go above the middle quality setting). You can force it into the highest via developer settings, but may have issues with more dropouts. Also AptX Low Latency is on the Senns, but I think neither of the others here, seems to be consistently missed in reviews. I like my Sonys for what they are, and they're the most fit for purpose for travel, but I don't listen to music on them (just video content) and will probably try the Senns for that reason for regular out and about stuff (at home I have little reason to listen to either with the Focal Utopia at hand).

[@jotwee63]

I have all of them sand the Sennheisers are clearly the best overall.

[@joshchurchill1135]

I agree

[@wyattdantrice]

Nice, thank you!

[@pawezielinski1793]

Thx, i orderem them ^^

[@ivanperic6079]

Thanks man that helps a lot ;)

[@yoni1050]

Well, i own both ... the bose bc700 and the momentum 3 and i mist say. The momentum 3 in incomparable to the bose, they both great sound but the momentum 3 wins all the way by the way they sound and also by how comfy they are on your head, everything sounds better there and you can edit the equalizer so you’ll have more focus on the bass or treble or both, never had any headphones thats sound like that and they are AMAZING. How ever i have to say the ANC is not as good as the bose nc700 but its more than enough, the battery life is not an issue since i never finished the battery on both of them, i usually charge it over night and im not listening to music 17 hours or more in a whole day. Never tried the sony but without even trying i can say they will be let down compare to the momentum in terms of sound quality, tey might win on the ANC section but i usually use mine in a quite places like home or at the office. Anyway both nc and the momentum will give you a run for your money so just go with your feelings about that.

[@JediSentinel1010]

Personally, I would compare the PXC 550-IIs with the XM3s and the 700s and the Momentum 3s with the Bowers & Wilkins PX7s. Great video all the same though!

[@wi1395]

Why?

[@jonasbojsen7533]

Gay, fuck you

[@jjoe7078]

@@wi1395 price range

[@mcwaff8661]

@@jonasbojsen7533 they both focus more on sound quality the anc is a extra

[@kaboozle]

EXCELLENT video! Thanks for this, it was exactly what I was looking for. I currently have Momentum 2.0’s and was wondering if upgrading to a newer model headphone was worth it. You nailed it by outlining all of the pro’s and cons I was looking for, and I wil use your affiliate link when I purchase. I have decided to stick with Sennheiser by the way.

[@Raphiki77]

Great video : clear, documented, well structured, covers many questions... Congrats for this quality content !

[@MrRondonmon]

Fairly easy choice. The Sony 1000 M3 for the best overall wireless sound. Then buy something like the Sennheiser 650s if you want an alternative full arena types sound. It's not that complicated, I don't want a wireless Sennheiser, I doubt they will be around too long. It's just not their forte.

[@Celsian]

Incredibly thorough, thank you very much.

[@GYMCADDY]

no prob, just make sure you hit that like button

[@theprinceofeverything1975]

@@GYMCADDY where do the v moda crossfade 2 wireless land between these in terms of sound quality.

[@burns0100]

A note on battery life and I feel you were slightly bias because I've seen reviews say Sony is only getting 25~ hours at 50% volume not 30 while Bose are getting closer to 22 hours and Sennheiser stay fairly true at 16-17. Just a bit annoying when people make a big deal out of Sony yet most testing doesn't get those 30 hours. Also for me personally thats more or less going to be 4-5 days of use.

[@rubendhernandez4748]

Noise cancellation isn’t an issue between the Sonys and the 700s, they’re both powerful. But in the comfort category (and many others), I give it to the Bose 700. With the Bose 700 i had absolutely no discomfort or warming issue even after hours of wearing them, but with Sony 1000XM3 it takes 5-10 minutes for them to become uncomfortably warm around ears. It's all about material and breathability and while the Sony 1000XM3 have excellent noice cancellation, comfort is their weakness, enough for me to want to sell them.

[@mangbecak1]

I didn't have such issues. What the bose have is that suction sensation with their nc. That's a no go for me. Plus the price is just ridiculous. I'm not silly enough to spend that much, when I can get something much better for much less

[@DOC7ORT]

Having the name of those 3 headphones in a title, is a review in itself.

[@emily3148]

Well done video, love the NR simulations. My one unanswered question is, do they make a pressure-in-your-ears sensation (like you need to swallow to make your ears pop) the way for example Bose QC-25 do?

[@jovyrivera7055]

I had the sennheiser hd 4.40 bt for about a year and a half until I needed to upgrade. I was choosing between xm3s and the momentum 3s but I eventually got the xm3s because of the looks and the price. I still kinda liked the hd 4.40 bt sound over the xm3s even if the sennheisers lack volume

[@HermesTrismegistes369]

Sonys! I currently own bose qc35ii. They're sound quality is ok. I would like the sonys, but still not convinced with the touch/swipe thing. I need physical buttons

[@eatsomething7403]

Greg Martinez yeah it’s kind of hard to turn up or down the volume but it’s worth it

[@HermesTrismegistes369]

@@eatsomething7403 thanks! Definitely something to consider.

[@Chopperdriver]

Also after 1 year the MX3 has a common “hissing in the right ear” issue. Momentum 3 on order.

[@MichelandLadda]

Me too. Hissing on the mx3. Bose and momentus 3 have no hissing.

[@Mister__Jey]

@@MichelandLadda The wh1000xm 4 has the same problem. Sony simply has a damn poor build quality. Not to mention the creaking and squeaking of the hinges, that's a constant problem. So I'm currently considering switching. I now had 4 copies of the xm3 and 3 copies of the xm4, and either immediately or after a few weeks, they all creaked and squeaked or had strange beeping noises.... Simply unacceptable for headphones that cost 300 to 400.

[@wrightstuf73sw]

I've had my sony rattling my ears when max bass and club mode on

[@Sabundy]

I cannot wait for Sony's 360 sound format to be more widely available. From the description of how it works it could be amazing for listening to music. I suspect that Sony has not released the M4s ywet because they are holding off until they have 360 sound up and running and more music has been converted (shouldn't be too difficult given that Sony is the largest music label in the world).

[@averagejoe2563]

Thanks for the comparison!

[@dragancetkovic9571]

so in the end personal preference. imo there are no best anc bt HP but i still think qc35ii and xm3 are at the top.

[@TheJayaldae]

I have the Bose and Sennheiser. The Sony are coming today. So far the Sennheisers play music awesome. I’m a hip hop & r&b fan. The bass is awesome. You can feel it but it doesn’t hurt your ears. I’ve heard things in songs with the Sennheiser that I’ve never heard with the Bose. The call quality sucks with Sennheiser as mentioned. Even your caller sounds amplified. There’s also lots of bugs with connection with the Sennheisers. Sennheiser will likely be returned. I want to be able to have a stable connection. I might have dealt with the phone calls, but that combined with the connection issues is the nail in the coffin. (Used with iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, Mac). Also I took off the ear pads to clean and noticed the membrane on the headphones literally vibrates to the bass on the Sennheisers. It looks like an eardrum. Explains why the bass is so awesome.

[@canturkcivelek4896]

Thank you for this informative video

[@hntr5495]

How are the Sonys still your favourite even if they have inferior Sound quality and worse buildquality

[@gg8145]

Nice comparison + what mic stands are those btw... looks sick

[@juanete69]

What attachable microphone would you suggest to improve call quality and sensitivity?

[@arthroconidia]

Please review B&O H9i and/or H9 3rd gen and do comparison vs these 3 (or at least the Bose700). Cheers.

[@snacksnake7418]

Best review I've seen yet! Just subbed, keep it up bro

[@Da323Guy]

Senheisers for sound all the way! Use em with my note 10 plus and eargasm

[@anirudhganesh]

waiting for momentum 4 review dude!

[@GYMCADDY]

Don’t expect that series until September

[@anirudhganesh]

@@GYMCADDY we know it'll be worth the wait! :D

[@aeromundos]

Thanks for the detailed review , i have a pair of Sony 1000XM3 and very pleased with their music reproduction , had the chance to hear the Sennheiser at a shop and in the sound reproduction department they also have a very nice sound quality but that battery life for the price they go makes them unattractive.

[@chilly1661]

@@jeffrey_george momentum 3's have nice bass you can change the bass slider in the app

[@Stop_Elitists_Wars]

I get my Sonys in *Silver* delivered tomorrow, very excited Now questioning self, standing in front of Mirror, are my Ears 'low-profile' 👀 🛡 👂 😄

[@zombieimpact-vi5is]

The only problem I have with noise cancelling headphones like the Sony 1000xm3's is that the sound is just mediocre even after tuning them. Especially compared to my Vmoda Crossfade 2 wireless codex edition headphones. The Vmoda's just sound quite a but better in my opinion

[@maxjacobs2179]

i had the Vmoda Crossfade 2 wireless codex edition headphones and they broke after 2 weeks. The pressure they put on your head is also not that comfortable. If you really want some good audio quality you should look at beyerdynamic.

[@zombieimpact-vi5is]

@@maxjacobs2179 I haven't had that problem. I've had my Vmoda's for 7 months now and they didn't break yet. I have tossed them around and everything. I also bought the XXL ear cups with mine so that hasn't really been a problem. They are by far the most durable pair of headphones I have ever owned

[@zombieimpact-vi5is]

@@maxjacobs2179 I feel like you've never owned a pair. I have looked at Beyerdynamic too

[@maxjacobs2179]

@@zombieimpact-vi5is well I did. I worked for a big electro shop in the audio section. So I could try all the headphones and speakers

[@maxjacobs2179]

@@zombieimpact-vi5is i guess it's not the same for everyone.

[@tirthaghosh5244]

Thanks for the review. Having NC 700 and looking into various firmware issues, I am tempted towards M3s. Is there any latency issue with respect to Netflix/Prime on iPad for M3?

[@karasvadim]

ZERO.

[@mozh8661]

I have hearing problems and wanted to know which out of the 3 can be turned up the loudest? Any recommendations will be much appreciated

[@ЕгорПарфёнов-р4р]

Real nice n good review of headphones! Thanx a lot

[@raaaaaymond]

In your other videos you pointed out that the Momentum 3 has inferior ANC, and I agreed, but in this video it seems to be better at cancelling out bass in road noise.

[@yannymcgr6500]

Hello buddy! Thank you for a nice and very detailing comparing review. I think to buy a DALI- IO6,so i have a question can you recommend it over those 3 in your review for a daily use: listen a music,watching a videos,making and received a calls etc? Or I just have to be more patient until Sony-1000 MX4 appear on a market??? 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for your time. Regards from Ireland...

[@Tony-nl6pf]

I got the Bose 700 and there's nothing like the slim design and ultra comfortable leather and silicone. I didn't have issues connecting and battery is incredible. I haven't charged it since I got it. The discomfort on the top of the head is a problem because they are designed to be worn mid-head but I wear them pretty far back. Wear them like they're designed and you won't have problems.

[@mariogalicia7756]

Great review, thanks!

[@borispradel1037]

I wanted some wireless headphones for my Sony NW-WM1A (I know the device is designed primarily to be used with wired balanced headphones.. I got those too)... So I tried the Sony's 1000XM3 and Senn's Wireless Momentum 3... (it is important to highlight that the Hi-res player doesn't send any EQ setting through Bluetooth only the direct sound of the recordings)... I just much preferred the sound of the Senns... The Sony can't compete in sound quality without EQ.

[@waynegarrett1614]

adding the new XM4s to this line which are the best? which pair would be the best for watching movies?

[@marioflores280]

something to consider with the Sony 1000xm. If you use the equalizer or any other DSP provided by the app, you can't use LDAC and will switch to SBC.

[@Obsidian281]

Nice concise review.

[@jovyrivera7055]

I was planning to buy sony xm3s when the xm4 will be released, but this review had me thinking about whether I should get the sennheiser momentum 3 instead

[@Acecombatrules59]

You should get the xm3s. I say this: Xm3 = Superior ANC and Battery life. Bose = Calls . Sennheisers = sound. (But xm3 and momentums are not too far off.)

[@jovyrivera7055]

@@Acecombatrules59 Thanks for the suggestion, and while I may be buying headphones primarily for the sound quality, I guess the xm3s battery life really outperforms the momentum 3 which is waaaay better since I'm using my previous headphones (senn Hd4.40bt) a lot that lasts around 21 hours which is not much and I kinda want a headphone with ANC features too

[@TheEternalEast]

@@jovyrivera7055 I'm on the same exact boat as you, i just got ordered the momentum 3s because sound is the most important for me. If the xm4s turn out to be even better I figured I could just sell the momentums to someone at a reduced price

[@franciscobutte]

If the Sonys had multipoint Bluetooth connection they would be perfect. It's a big bummer and unapcetable that they miss this important feature.

[@TheQuikMix]

Do you have to resync them for every source change? Inconvenient, but doesn't seem like a huge dealbreaker, unless I'm missing something.

[@chanchan05]

There's a work around on Android to connect two devices to the Sony's.

[@franciscobutte]

@@TheQuikMix After tried the Bose QC35 and some Senheisser headphones, this features it's really a must for me. Imagine working on your laptop and you receive a call. The headphone immediatly connects to your phone to get the call and it finish it goes back to you laptop.

[@robfearonphotographyhillwa9583]

Yes I’m sick of the Sony connection issues just ordered Bose 700 wish I had to begin with but Sony was cheaper now I know why

[@groch2900]

@@franciscobutte It is possible to connect calls only to phone and audio only to PC. I've bought my MX3 3 days ago and I manage to do it.

[@mikediezel0923]

So, I just ordered the Sony Wh-1000xm3, ya think the m4's are coming this year cus if yes, do you think I should cancel it or nah?

[@eatsomething7403]

Mike-Greninja no there not coming this year and there really good I have a pair and it’s really amazing how good the N/C are

[@alamidxx99]

I just ordered mine today as well, with 25% discount (Amazon UK) so I’ll still be happy with the purchase even if the m4s came this year

[@alexsmith1207]

No xm4 this yeE

[@jukijunk]

I was waiting for the m4's too. But considering how good they are compared to the rest of the competition at the moment, it's makes sense that their is no need to come out with a new model. Also Sony is coming out with the H.ear on 3's soon, so most likely you'll have to wait till next year for the m4's

[@alexsmith1207]

@@jukijunk The m3's was made to be good especially with all the codecs which sadly other headphones dont have(future proof). Sony probably did that so they won't be a unveiling every year the headphone. Probably in 2021 who knows, the headphone is still kicking other headphones butts. Last time i checked M3's is still number one reccomended headphone for the average above user.

[@Vl-fi6oz]

Huge thanks for the review. But I disagree with your words about rich Sony's 1000XM3 EQ settings. I have an android phone and I can't use the EQ in the LDAC mode, just in poor sounding SBC mode. And the shame is that almost no one of the reviewers mention it. I wish I knew that before bying, because I bought them and now I feel very dissappointed with Sony's sound signature which I can't change.

[@Vl-fi6oz]

​@Ezugo Obuekwe, I feel the difference - sound in SBC mode is less detailed and kind of uncompleted for me. But you may have the different experience.

[@Mutalaat]

You can change that in the settings of your phone as far as I know. Change the Bluetooth settings and set it to ldac. I'm an iPhone user but I found the info on the web/reddit. Little search and you'll be fine.

[@Vl-fi6oz]

@@Mutalaat, I'm pretty sure that I can't do that via settings. IOS is the different story, I have an iPad and there isn't any problem with EQ.

[@antoinep9733]

Vlad Imir So the Sony app EQ works over AAC? That’s nice to know.

[@Vl-fi6oz]

@@antoinep9733 yes, I haven't any problem with that

[@jameslucena]

what if you plug them in and play flac files? which one would sound closest to the recording?

[@alessiostraforini4808]

hello, one question .. this sennheiser model costs 100 euros more than the sony, is it worth buying them for the audio quality? what do you recommend?

[@allthingsconsidered5849]

Great comparison! Do you know if the momentum 3 earcups are roomier than the momentum 2, or are they identical?

[@Yes-ml4bw]

The m3 ear cups are slightly larger.

[@PoojithaTanjore]

Which would be best for working out?

[@ArmadaPejuang]

So the momentum have dac that reproces audio files while on wired connection

[@ATK.]

Is that true?

[@mfbuisman4135]

@@ATK. if it were, that would suck a lot.

[@erickruse4679]

@@mfbuisman4135 That's a really good thing. Wirelessly, your lossy codec audio files are being reprocessed by the Bluetooth transmitter using another lossy codec (APTX at best), and then re-re-processed by the Bluetooth receiver into analog. By connecting the USB, you get the original sound file delivered to a ESS DAC within the headphone and converted straight to analog, which is superior in every way to the Bluetooth stack. The headphone becomes a good USB soundcard. It's a notable benefit to the sound, charges while you listen, and is an extra cost in the design and production. Too bad Sennheiser doesn't go into the details in their advertising.

[@shreyestandel4491]

What do you mean when you say aptx and aptx hd doesn't matter unless you are listening to high quality songs, can you ( or someone) please explain me the logic behind it or technical details about it

[@salvogreco]

I've never used my headphone case ever. I either store it on my desk (both home and work) or I am wearing it :) So the case never gets used :)

[@dragonslayer8901]

How do you think these fair with the Bowers and Wilkins px7 with the codec's and sound quality I could care less about the anc

[@Cod5wiiman50]

How good is the passive noise isolation on these? I HATE the feel of ANC and just need great sound with isolation at mid and higher volume. (Right now I have the wired M2s and I love them but am starting to hate the wire)

[@Cod5wiiman50]

Also can they work without charging when connected via wire to a phone/laptop?

[@kendrickllama3231]

The Sony's pretty much have no pressure at all so dont worry about ANC with the Sony's

[@Cod5wiiman50]

Kendrick Llama Sorry, didn’t clarify, was talking about the M3’s

[@kendrickllama3231]

@@Cod5wiiman50 I dont know much about them headphones, its best to watch reviews specifically for those and see what people say on reddit

[@johnnyhaji4315]

I tried all 3 if you're looking for sound quality go for Sennheiser if you're looking for noise cancelation go for Sony

[@yiftahrauch805]

Are they significantly more comfortable than the momentum 2? It's my only complaint on the 2

[@snacksnake7418]

I personally think so, I had the Momentum 2's and upgraded to the 3's earlier this week. The ear cuffs feel the same, except on the Momentum 3's you're able to rotate them more ultimately giving a better fit. The band is a little more comfortable than the 2's, it's still thin, but not as much. They also don't have as much clamping force as the 2's so I hardly notice the band at all. Hope this helps!

[@curiously-cinnamon]

3:27 "low profile ears" is my new favorite thing to say

[@bojantenja]

Just try to use those headphones on wind. I have bought M2 wireless because of xm1 and qc35 had terrible sound during windy days out.

[@cheesemoolloy7540]

bruh his script is like my discursive essay in my General papers class

[@Gnomereginam]

Dude. The Momentums don't have an even soundscape, they have a very obvious boost in the lower frequencies. They're not made for studio use. But the bass is clean. I tried the Sonys half a year ago and somehow the bass was muddy to me no matter what I did with the eq, it was bleeding into everything else like watercolors in a puddle. I'm really confused. And why isn't anyone talking about the deafeningly loud signal beeps in the Sonys that you can't adjust? Just what is happening here

[@srenhejnfelt2827]

what do you recommend instead?

[@Gnomereginam]

@@srenhejnfelt2827 If you want studio headphones the ones I know to be good are the Audio-Technica ATH-R70 X headphones. Honestly though, if you don't mind wired you can definitely get something cheaper that sounds great too. But if you want good sounding bluetooth headphones, the Momentum M3's are great. Audio-Technica also knows what they're doing, I've also heard good things about the V-Moda Crossfade. And the older Bose QuietComforts are ones that seem to last really well if that's something you'd like. Hehe I like recommending shit to ppl

[@rumahsihijau]

You should compare it to PXC 550 II, Momentum 3 are not made to compete with this category, hence the bulkiness.

[@TommyPhotoRealistic]

Speaking about sound quality, did you make a comparison between the Momentum 3 and the B&O H9? Which is the best?

[@mencibenci]

the B&Os are honestly trash, had a pair of H9s but had to sell them because they were just SO sibilant.

[@nwallinda]

Android support Aptx LL? On which version?

[@Rponsh14]

Thanks for the video. Currently Sony is on sale on amazon at 279 euro instead of 379. Is it a good deal or should I wait until Black friday and get them cheaper?

[@gortt7611]

Rponsh14 i reckon you can get a good deal on black friday

[@fallinginthed33p]

@@jackchan7129 For $240 they're more than worth it. The Bluetooth version is almost meaningless, the only issue is the Sony can only pair with one phone link and one media link at once. It can't connect to media audio on two devices simultaneously

[@mrskipperdo]

what kind of headphone stand are you using?

[@GYMCADDY]

I found them at Best buy one day. Idk where to get them

[@warmachine6854]

I knew that you are a reliable person the second that iron man comics was in the background. Keep talking I'm listening.

[@bigcdub]

I own both models (M3's and 1000xm3), use the highest bluetooth codecs, and proper EQ on the Sony's and some will tell u the Sony's actually sound better ( I actually tested this through friends). To me the Senn's have a little wider soundstage, and a bit deeper bass, but the Sony's definitely sound richer. I haven't let the Senn's burn all the way in, but I am returning them, gotta get that $400 back! Read all the comments u want, these headphones are way to close to call. If u already have the Sony's, don't waste your money on the Senn's, if u have the M3's, look no further. Btw, I also own several "wired" pair of headphones that actually destroy these good sounding headphones, like the AuidioTechnica PRO700MK2, Sennheiser HDJ8, and Sony's own MDR1AM2. All with portable headphone amp and dac of course.

[@techtt6213]

Haha wtf, you can't use the EQ on the highest Bluetooth codec....

[@bigcdub]

@@techtt6213 Yeah, but u can use the sound mode settings like "club" which is already EQ'd

[@UNDRdog01]

Your hdj8 sound better then your xm3's?!?

[@bigcdub]

@@UNDRdog01 If u want more powerful bass, and a louder headphone, kind of like the M3's on steroids, Sony still has a wider soundstage to my ears.

[@dankkubi]

@@techtt6213 Its possible idiot. Android has built in eq and you can use ldac (p30 pro)

[@Arnmazing23]

I settled for the qc35ii the sennheiser has the best sound but after a while I just can't wear it. Same with nc700, Momentum, and 1000.

[@pekkapaco5333]

Nice review.

[@xetothex]

I had no idea spotify was compressed and now i'm mad that i didn't go with TIdal hifi

[@pko359]

I am curious, is it worth it to get a momentum 3 using only spotify?

[@archiesutherland6127]

@@pko359 ,yes. You still have difference. Tidal is £10 for students and this gives loseless

[@erin7995]

From an audio file perspective does the Sennheiser have better sound then the atm50xbt?

[@demagagegigogu]

yes

[@Chickenbreadlp]

I used to prefer Touchpads, until recently, my 1000XM3s started to be quite unresponsive when it comes to input, and also they like to misinterpret the "skip song" gesture as a volume gesture. The h.ear On 2 I had before, never had that issue :(

[@Gk-jv8gz]

How were your ear on 2's?. How was the bass compared to xm3? Is it worth the upgrade to xm3?

[@Chickenbreadlp]

@@Gk-jv8gz Honestly, they both aren't bad. The XM3 have a little deeper bass (not punchier, if that even is a word) and clearer highs, but what the h.ear On 2s lose in bass, they make up with a more a warmer sound signature. Overall, I would say the upgrade is worth it, if you like like an overall more rounded sound. It really depends on the Genres you'll putting them to. Maybe Check out Jims Review Room, he has a Video up on his channel, where he compared the h.ear On 2 to the XM2 (which in my opinion are very similar to the XM3)

[@Gk-jv8gz]

@@Chickenbreadlp thanks a lot :) got the xm2 in the end. Found them for 150€!

[@SajjadGolzari]

any news/leaks on 1000xm4's? I'm still waiting!

[@lololololololol444]

Don't think it's happening for another year tbh

[@timothee4795]

Might be coming on CES 2020

[@highway67theband]

Very thorough and very helpful, thank you

[@clivehoward8861]

I wouldn’t buy the Momentum 3 based solely on the wire exposed on either side. An accident waiting to happen.

[@jackyoutube8931]

Clive Howard your an accident

[@MaartensenPSLp]

I've been using the sennheiser momentum 1.0 for 8 years - if I'm not mistaken - and even though their exposed cable over the earcups is way thinner ans weaker, i never Encountered a single issue with them

[@lewisosman5269]

@@jackyoutube8931 we have ourselves a hardcore sennheiser fan

[@sergioakaliltroll20s]

@@jackyoutube8931 hahah

[@mangbecak1]

Got an xm3 for aud270 bnib I mean I'm very happy with that

[@itspaintosee]

I went for the Sony's purely to study more without being distracted, so i get the job done quicker and focus on the fun things in life then However the Mic is terrible. I'm on Zoom calls a lot with work, so imma need to use something else for that 😭

[@TheQuikMix]

Based on what you've heard, do the h.ear on 3s seem like a good value compared to these? I really like the new colors/design, and will be in the market for wireless headphones for Christmas.

[@mohitaf4435]

Bro i have NC700 and they are comfortable af

[@megumicc7574]

Can you tell me which one is good for gaming? (e.g : PUBG mobile, COD) Thank You so much!

[@evilet1111]

Sennheiser M3

[@valentijnverheije7140]

Such a shame that the battery life on the Sennheiser's is quite poor + stupid carrying case

[@kovalveli]

No question, momentum 3s are the shit. Amazing sound ,amazing base. Well pleased with 350 £ spent.

[@ChrisHolt1]

🎵Mary had a little Lamb till Sennheiser slit it's throat. 🎵🐑

[@GurmanSS]

In the end of the day what most important thing is better sound quality and comfort which Sennheiser Momentum 3 has and even if runs of battery we can still use it as a wired connection. I've used both Sony and Sennheiser brands and always Sennheiser gets the job done while Sony dissappointent at sound quality many times like overwhelming muffled bass and also outdones the vocals. I'd love to have Sony's amazing ANC on Sennheiser but still it has also a great ANC tho.