Sennheiser for the win for me, not only because of the monstrous 60hrs battery and the other quirky features but the way they sound, they feel more lively and airy to your ears when compared to Sony. And personally for me sound quality comes over anything when I’m paying a flagship amount and that’s where Sennheiser has truly nailed it.
@mv2238 ай бұрын
I agree.
@davidellis30877 ай бұрын
Yes, I agree, as well, Sennheiser's momentum 4 sound quality is just fantastic! Sony? It's Good, but lags behind Sennheiser Momentum 4 in this respect...
@marto7874 ай бұрын
No! Bose the only winner
@zombieimpact27904 ай бұрын
@marto787 The Bose QC Ultra's are great and sound damn good, but the Sennheisers do sound better.
@JustSomeDude31Ай бұрын
How much larger are the Earpads of the momentum 4 compared to the sony xm5? I found the XM5's to be on ear and very small and not a lot of room inside the ear cup. I did test the accentum plus wich was more comfortable to me and slightly more over ear than the xm5's but I have not had the chance to put on the Momentum 4's.
@GlassHouse809 ай бұрын
The XM5s sound a bit tinny, which is what I noticed when I tried them in the Sony store. I went for the Sennys and I’m glad I did.
@Trippeldose8 ай бұрын
Yeah, I agree. You have to load in the Harman-tuned profile for the XM5s in the Wavelet-app. That profile clears up the sound, much much more so than any EQ-settings from KZbin that I tried in the Sony headphones-app. That Wavelet-profile made me go from thinking these headphones are kind of disappointing to "oh yes, this is the good stuff."
@GlassHouse808 ай бұрын
@@TrippeldoseNice, would the wavelett app work on my sennys? I use an iPhone and PC to listen to them. They sound great but if I can make them sound even better happy days.
@PoofyisDead8 ай бұрын
how’s the noise cancelling? I like the senny’s sound way more (own wired ones myself) but I’m buying wireless more for lightweight and noise cancelling first and foremost (2 hour bus commute both ways)
@storm87606 ай бұрын
@@PoofyisDead if u want anc buy apple or Bose they're the best brands in that regard, but between these two xm5 are considerably better
@NekoSinonTv5 ай бұрын
@RaginYak sony xm5 vs the xm4 leagues worse then the xm4s. I own both
@Trippeldose8 ай бұрын
I`ve only found one very good solution for clearing up the slightly disappointing "tinny sound" in the XM5`s: load in the Harman-tuned profile for the XM5`s in the Wavelet app and use that app to add any EQ-settings on top of that new Harman baseline. It seems Wavelet does EQ more advanced and better than the Sony Headphones-app. The harman-tuned EQ-profile for the XM5`s really takes the XM5`s to nearly it`s full potential and certainly takes it much closer to the Momentum 4`s than from original settings/out of the box. But I suspect the Momentum 4`s are slightly better in the sound-department still, even after optimizing the XM5`s via Wavelet. And the sound department is the most important department. But the XM5`s are very satisfying to listen to as they are now, using Wavelet for all EQ. There are no obvious flaws, just a clear, ever so slightly warm soundstage.
@davehillebrandt4209 ай бұрын
I have been extremely happy with the momentum for AND. It’s super long life battery was a big reason that drew me to them… Sound is outstanding, and never a problem with connecting to iPhone or my computer… Also got a great deal on eBay, so could not be happier. they are extremely comfortable and controls a very logical set up… So far I would give them a 10 out of 10. 15:43
@SONNYG21977 ай бұрын
To everyone out there - I have tested both for two weeks - but let me tell you - if you like the fit of Momentum 4 and don‘t find them uncomfortable - you really don‘t want the XM5 - the sound quality is just a different league on the Sennheisers.
@invitekarunga6 ай бұрын
Is the ANC any good on the Sennheisers? I’m after a pair that will block out noise on an aeroplane.
@NekoSinonTv5 ай бұрын
@user-nw7yt1vt4k xm5s anc is a super downgrade from the xm4s and my xm5s already broke down by the bracket and I'm one who takes very good care of my stuff
@NekoSinonTv5 ай бұрын
@user-nw7yt1vt4k im about to find out how good momentum is I used to be team sony but the xm4s were monsters but the xm5s are very crap in comparison I will be testing out momentum vs what I used
@workhorse71345 ай бұрын
ANC is where Sony XM5s beat the Momentum 4. ANC on Momentum 4, really does a poor job of being consistent, and you will notice the ANC drop out a lot and noises that should be muffled are not as muffled as they should be.
@SONNYG21975 ай бұрын
@@invitekarunga I used the m4's on 2 flights now and I think they did a good job. Not a perfect one but a good one.
@davidlai199610 ай бұрын
Well, with the battery life, sound quality, and connection possibilities for the Seenheiser Momentum 4s, they've got me! You can do Bluetooth, audio 3.5MM, and USB on computer (which Sony doesn't have). Plus their 60-hour battery life, that has indeed won me over.
@kennykhoo16899 ай бұрын
does the M4 still having the issue of auto on in their casing when standing vertically?
@davidlai19969 ай бұрын
@@kennykhoo1689 I never used their case, I just use the headphones and pack them up in my bag or wearing on my neck, so I don't know if they can turn auto on. Sorry.
@kennykhoo16899 ай бұрын
@@davidlai1996 thanks for the info. appreciate it
@dhritidiptaroy45346 ай бұрын
Hey, @davidlai1996 by usb you mean both audio and mic will work for M4s?
@davidlai19966 ай бұрын
@@dhritidiptaroy4534 I don't know about mic, as I've never tried it, as I have an external mic that I use. But audio over USB works great, and with very little latency.
@KUM08 ай бұрын
Cap, the M4s sound sooo much better than the XM5s that I had to return mine, I'm an audio engineer and the XM5s are not detailed at all, they're tinny, miss punch and have a more mainstream tunning which can be fatiguing. The M4s have bigger drivers, a way bigger battery (thus the weight) and better quality bass extension and definition. They lack in mids but you can EQ those, which is important since hardware limitations make the XM5s impossible to deliver the same bass as the M4s. Vocals are way better on the M4s too. If you don't care about ANC and listening to music is your focus, the M4s are the superior (and cheaper) option, technically speaking
@Ghg344658 ай бұрын
Is it better than the sennheiser m4
@KUM08 ай бұрын
@@Ghg34465 I'm talking about the Sennheiser Momentum 4
@Mufabiaz7 ай бұрын
do you have any issues with the app or disconnecting with M4?
@daniruegas46775 ай бұрын
I'm planning on buying those and sell my Wh1000xm4's. Will it be a noticieable difference?
@marestgondev5 ай бұрын
@@daniruegas4677 yes
@ulgmail6 ай бұрын
Another game changer for me that nobody mentions is the fact that you can use the M4 with the USB cable (listening and microphone). In addition to the better sound... ;)
@3582jj8 ай бұрын
I have Then Senn M4 and previous version of the Sonys. I've kept the sonys, but the sound quality difference is light and day. The Sennheiser are so much better, but the Sony have better ANC especially if you are using them on london underground, only real wish is that the Senn M4 aren't quite loud enough in general
@raniachairya8 ай бұрын
does the m4 comfortable enough for longwear???
@3582jj8 ай бұрын
@@raniachairya yeah I find them fine
@robbenvanpersie15622 ай бұрын
They aren't loud enough then what's the point using them
@Kvvz_8 ай бұрын
I'm not in anyway shape or form an audiophile I keep hearing people say that the Sennheiser's have richer sound but other say when tuned the Xm5's sound amazing so I'm deciding between these two pairs I'm mainly gonna be using them for music what pair should I get?
@denikhalikov51788 ай бұрын
Sennheiser this isn’t even a comparison pls pls pls if it’s music quality, sennheiser
@Kvvz_8 ай бұрын
@denikhalikov5178 yeah I saw a sound test and they have slightly fuller sound but can't get high and low tones like the mx5s it's like everything has its pros and cons
@Kvvz_8 ай бұрын
@denikhalikov5178 have you tried both of em?
@denikhalikov51787 ай бұрын
@@Kvvz_ yeah i have the xm4, got the xm5 two weeks (theyr were only 220 at a discount!!!) ago too, sennheiser is just still much better and also my ears arent touching the inside of the cups the xm5s are a bit lighter and more fun looking though and have some really cool features but as far as sound quality goes especially with sennheisers custom sound edit, they sound sooo much better Although the xm5 with also adjusted eq can get really good, i just like the sennheiser sound more tbh
@DLR369_Ай бұрын
The Sonys are more comfy and have better noise canceling. The sennys look more premium and appear to have an edge in sound quality. This is my current thinking.
@valeriep24812 ай бұрын
A friend owner of an "audio specialized shop and services" told me that the sony break a lot more. And sony after sale services are not responsive. I think this is something we never hear about but is so important.
@rahuljayachandran412810 ай бұрын
.....Really amazing comparison, Your videos are really great, really wish that you would do more reviews.....
@raulvz2 ай бұрын
Fantastic comparsion very complete and professional, thanks bro, greetings from Spain.
@smarthomesounds2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback it’s much appreciated. 🇪🇸🤝
@mdrafiqul28984 ай бұрын
I bought Sony. Sehnheiser may sound a bit better but you can EQ Sony to get the same sound. Sehnheiser has small earcups and stronger clumping force which make it very uncomfortable. The ANC in Sehnheiser is also not as good as Sony
@JuliusTurner-hm6ff3 ай бұрын
I got bose and they anc blow both out of the water.
@dhhbars2233 ай бұрын
@@JuliusTurner-hm6ff 🤣🤣
@RehfayiАй бұрын
I return my momentum 4 because of the same issue of ear cups
@DLR369_Ай бұрын
After seeing many reviews i think you are right. I know the EQ app allows you to test out which profile fits better and you can then put that on and it will make them rise to the occasion whether it be music or a podcast. The xm5s are very comfy but do appear cheaper/plastic feel compres to sennys. The ANC goes to sony - 8 mics, and so does the microphone. Sennys perhaps does have slightly better sounds quality though.
@Hawkeye2425 ай бұрын
This is the only review I have seen that says Sony is more clear than the sennheiser. The Sonys are very veiled and muddy sounding to me compared to my momentum 4s. I guess everyone hears differently.
@zato62266 ай бұрын
This the your first video that I've watched and am debating between these two headphones, and you covered "EVERYTHING"! And you did it very well . Subscribed.
@doooouge11365 ай бұрын
I've tried all 3 and momentum 4 became the obvious choice. Definitely worth the higher price. Just get them if you can and be happy that you got the best
@akshaykushwaha30112 ай бұрын
Is their major difference between accentum plus and momentum 4 in terms of sound quality?
@TheKorwaty6 ай бұрын
My experience says that Momentum 4 is way better sound quality. My Momentum 4 is broken, so i decided to buy the Sony because most reviews says it's the best 🤦🏻 and now i regret 😔😔
@johnbravo7689Ай бұрын
what broke in your momentum 4? and how long before it happened?
@TheKorwatyАй бұрын
@johnbravo7689 the ear cup was like fake leather jacket, scratch very fast, The material was low quality, but the sound was really high quality and the Bass was Wow i have now sony i like the build quality and the sound, But momentum was special, but unfortunately not good build quality as the sony.
@johnbravo7689Ай бұрын
@ the earcup is replaceable. You can easily detach it. Have you tried replacing it?
@TheKorwatyАй бұрын
@@johnbravo7689 it's not replaceable!! Edited i didn't know it's replaceable. But not only the earcup even the band is bad durable The band fabric and the band gum, its very comfortable but not quality
@Train1157 ай бұрын
I'm gonna be getting the Sennheiser pair soon. Cant wait
@reverse_dns20432 ай бұрын
Has anyone tried the xm5 with appropriate equalizers? I think it sounds shit without any but when you tune it your way its absolutely good
@bconx22 ай бұрын
Have momentum 4s, almost 2 years now, have just had to put it in under warranty as manual on/off / Bluetooth connect button has started to fault. Great audio quality and battery life though.
@mikefraser45134 ай бұрын
I have a problem with headphones pressing too much against my ears especially when I'm sitting in front of the Mac wearing my glasses. In the past months, I've sent back Solo Beats 4 and Apple Air Pad Pro they were not only tight..they weigh 380g So, now, I can't decide between, the Sonys here, the Momentum, Bose QC 45 ,and the B&W PX7 S2 Sound is of course important...but it's not worth it when your ears hurt after a couple of hours. Is there a comfortable headphone?
@rwjh36982 күн бұрын
i have the momentum and Sony XM5. The momentum is more comfortable to wear as it distributes the weight better. The Sony XM5 is lighter but it creates a hot spot on head and it's not that comfortable. If you do want to take the Sony's. XM4 is more comfortable than XM5.
@mikefraser45132 күн бұрын
@ thanks for the into
@missjessen20455 ай бұрын
To be a long term user of XM5 , mine broke already, the memory foam is bad also they make clicking noise and I deactivated touch, cause it keeps clicking randomly. I'm trying to find a better one
@robertryanmason120920 күн бұрын
My old soundcore Q30’s are way louder than my brand new momentum 4’s. Are they just not loud or did I get a defective pair?
@RabindraDahal-ie7sb3 ай бұрын
Just bought Senneihser Momentum 4 at US Dollar 250. I don't need Noise Cancelling feature much as I listen music at my apartment mostly in night during my studies. So my prefences are good Sound quality, long battery life and comfort ; that's why I have choosen Senny Momentum 4 ( Black Colour). An attractive price of US Dollar 250 triggers me to buy immediately. Being a music learner I am a happy guy now 😊.
@4rosenberg5 ай бұрын
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones offer excellent audio quality for music. However, they may not be the best choice for video calls or meetings, particularly in an open office environment, as the microphone tends to pick up surrounding noises, including conversations from colleagues. Additionally, they are not suitable for sports activities due to overheating issues. It would be beneficial for Sennheiser to consider reintroducing physical buttons for volume and other controls.
@dovahzuldovahkiin2 ай бұрын
how do they sound with orchestra?
@fliboimoneyАй бұрын
Momentum 4's are an exceptional better sounding device... Descriptive words and expression cannot replace the actual sound of the Sony sound signature..
@joshuvaantonio5 ай бұрын
I am a crazy audio lover and i own them both including high end audio gear which costs like 1500 Dollars I should say with my tests, Sennheiser is 3x better in sound quality and 2x better in battery life As for noise cancellation, Sony is way better but i dont use that feature since my usage environment is pretty silent Happy Audio Life People !
@josemanuelmira72012 ай бұрын
How nice, thanks for the info
@lewyscarter2264Ай бұрын
I’ve narrowed it down to these 2 and im going to be using whichever one I pick 24/7 in classes and on public transport and for games,movies,music,music production and I’m just not sure which one to get
@norsevicious7051Ай бұрын
I have the XM5's, but sadly they give me a bad allergic reaction where my ears get exema. I have even tried different earpads, but still no solution. Never had that problem with the XM4's, which I stopped using because one of the hinges broke. Just ordered the Momentum 4's at a reasonable price, so I really hope they won't give me the same problem as the XM5's.
@MeradulieАй бұрын
You can clearly hear that the momentum 4s are unbalanced. The left cup is way louder @5:04
@JohannesClinton9 ай бұрын
11:30 do you guys can decide which one better in mic quality?
@John-yu5fi4 ай бұрын
I can’t, but interested to know since I want to use these for work and don’t want my dogs or any other sounds and interrupting my calls but just want the best Mike sound for my calls
@JohannesClinton4 ай бұрын
@@John-yu5fi actually i have decided to buy Sony XM5 few months ago and i think overall is nice :)
@John-yu5fi4 ай бұрын
@@JohannesClinton how does it work for teams calls or your typical business calls? Asking since I work from home but have dogs and loud neighbors so just want the best for that and ANC. Thx!!
@JohannesClinton4 ай бұрын
@@John-yu5fi hi, i think it's still quite ok in your condition. but if you want the best performance in mic i suggest you to use headset with dedicated microphone not wireless headset.
@saifhassan53292 ай бұрын
Can you compare headphone Sony ult with headphone senhaiser accentume plus.... please
@aleccanals41914 ай бұрын
Which one has the best noise cancellation? I didn’t get that clear on the video and I’m doubting on which one of these I should buy
@amirsepahi9864 ай бұрын
I read in some articles that Sony has better ANC.
@TheebX924 ай бұрын
Sony
@aegean_444Ай бұрын
SONY better noise cancellation so better for outside / daily transportation. Sennheiser better sound nut lowest noise reduction so better at home or les impacted by noise environnements / occasional use outside. So depend the way you live by.
@richscott248329 күн бұрын
Simple Choice and 4 reasons why. 1) MDAQS The Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score results indicates BOSE Quiet Comfort Ultra and Momentum 4 are much better than the SONY WH-1000XM5. 2) Sony XM5 release date May 2022 MSRP $399.99 and Bose QC Ultra release date October 2023 MSRP $429. aka release date (age) and original pricing. 3) 2024 Holiday sale XM5 $299 and QC Ultra $329 both dropping $100. affordability as Sony XM5 should be discounted more because it is a year older than Bose QC Ultra. 4) On the other hand, the best audio/sounding BT headphones are the Sennheiser Momentum 4 release date August 2022 MSRP $349 and now on sale for $229 as $120 less. The Momentum 4 MDAQS rating is about equal to the Bose QC Ultra. Another thing: Momentum 4 just sounds better than Bose or Sony probably because of the 42mm dynamic drivers. The best affordable Bluetooth headphone which cost less of the 3 is Momentum 4. The quality is better than the Sony XM5 and just a small notch below the Bose QC Ultra. I own 2 sets of Momentum 4 headphones. Purchased Bose QC Ultra during this holiday period for trial/comparison for the last 3 weeks. Will be returning the QC Ultra because paying $100 more to get slightly better ANC and immersion/larger stage presence which don't really occur just not worth the money. Yes! ears get warmer with M4 but it compensates for individuals who wear eye glasses as in for comfort. Had gone to the Sony website and purchased the XM5. I really was tempted to evaluate the XM5 and compare them to the M4 and QC Ultra. A few hours later, it dawned on me I made a mistake, therefore I cancelled my order. After numerous review, KZbin videos, reading comment, going to Reddit, forums, Amazon, Best Buy, and other sites that have reviewed the XM5. I knew the XM5 have fallen behind and quietly bowed down to Bose QC Ultra and Sennheiser M4 for being better. You listen to different genre of music for pleasure as quality of audio makes it nice to listen to. As for BT headphones in this mid-level competition, the M4 has not been beaten or won over yet regarding sound. MDAQS: Scale of 1 to 5. 1 is Poor and 5 is Best. Anything above 4 is very good. for example: It's like college GPA as Provost list 3.9 - 4.2, Deans List 4.3 - 4.7 and President's List 4.8 - 5.0 Sony XM5: Timbre 4.3, Distortion 3.6, Immersiveness 4.1, Overall 4.2 Provost Momentum 4: Timbre 4.8, Distortion 3.5, Immersiveness 4.1, Overall 4.6 Deans Bose QC Ultra: Timbre 4.8, Distortion 3.2, Immersiveness 4.2, Overall 4.6 Deans Momentum 4 do not have LDAC codec, neither does the BOSE QC Ultra. However, Sony has LDAC but no aptX Adaptive or aptX Low Latency and no Snapdragon. The Bose QC (non-Ultra) are bit more comfortable than the newer QC Ultra, plus the QC (non-Ultra) have nice physical button controls. Only the Ultra has the Snapdragon codec which is an improvement over the QC non-Ultra. Sennheiser M4 do have Snapdragon 888 capability which makes pairing with Android phones made since 2021 more compatible and better to connect to. Last, none of the above mentioned have ipx4 Waterproof certification. Please keep your headphones dry, remove any condensation, moisture, water, and Sweat. Best to wear indoors and Low Humidity. Not for wear for any physical exercise as get Ear Buds instead.
@dugarry5007 ай бұрын
Sennheiser for me. I like listening and completely submerge into the music or podcast. The transparency mode accordingly your video and number of other reviewer seems to suggest an completely block out noises. And with mildly better sound quality, that's a win for me. And after using Sennheiser for over 15 years, I have my biases. Having said that, it appears XM5 is actually the better overall use headphones. So I agree with your comment, it all depends on our individual use cases, preferences and 'biases'. =)
@jruiter46228 ай бұрын
so I am really sensitive to the (altitude pressure feeling) with headphones witch of these two headphones has less of that pressure feeling?
@antediluvianatheist52626 ай бұрын
M4 has none.
@panchojestem3 ай бұрын
momentum 4 definitely
@JiaAbrigo7 ай бұрын
I have these two devices in me both gift from my relatives. I enjoy sennheiser M4 More and there's a lot of cool stuff and the quality of both devices are great but Sennheiser is feels more durable than XM5
@jnturner5066 ай бұрын
Trying to decide between these two and I am ever so slightly leaning towards the Senn M4s (but not yet pulled the trigger). This is the best review of these that I've watched (congrats guys), and on all mic tests across reviews, Senns sound best to me: crisper, clearer - yet here and on other reviews, reviewers state "XM5 slightly better on mics". Don't get it. However the XM5s are also bulbous in appearance, and I already get "Princess Leia" comments(!) with my Anker Q45s (which become uncomfortable after 30 mins)
@chev38934 ай бұрын
Do these headphones work via plugged audio cable while staying off? Or do they need to be turned on any way work even with the audio cable??.. Thanks! Great review!!!
@ionw4 ай бұрын
Both, I bought a Sennheiser Momentum 4. INSTANTLY sold it, it sounds bad and weird. Bought xm5s and its super high quality, if you want to use it plugged and want anc you have to turn it on but you can use it without plugging it in, though it works and gives better quality on bluetooth.
@chev38934 ай бұрын
@@ionw thnks! Im a guy of simple taste, Im looking for a pair of great headphones with very good sound quality and I personally don’t need the ANC thing in today’s headphones… that said, I enjoy wired headphones mostly because I use my iPdo classic and for editing videos so wored connectivity is the best option. I can’t believe Sennheiser made a headphone worthless if used with usb-c to usb-c audio cable for hi-res audio and many other yt’s have stated that the wired sound quality is weird even if the headphones are turned off, which is nuts taking into considerarion today’s technology! Why would a pair of headphones would need to be ON when one just needs to use them wired? Doesn’t the wired cable senda enough energy for them to be used like headphones used to do decades back? I’m getting tired of all this ANC and batterylife and nonsense BS! Things could be much better and simple!
@heinundpiet3 ай бұрын
@@chev3893 if you use the Sony in Bluetooth mode, you can edit the sound with the Sony app if the music source comes from the same device, which significantly improves the sound. If the Sony is operated with a cable, the app is not available because cable and Bluetooth connections cannot be used at the same time. Therefore, the sound quality is different for cable and Bluetooth connections.
@zirak93-22 ай бұрын
What a great review. Great job. You did a much better job than those review that are only listing the specs with nothing personal into the video.
@TheDezmen36 ай бұрын
5:08 if those are real and recorded from headphones speakers, damn, SM4 is like 100% sound, XM5 is 70% and it's very muffle. Especially last track, XM5 sounds like they were dumped into metal can
@playboigoofy6 ай бұрын
Should i get accentum plus or momentum 4? The price difference is $100
@doooouge11365 ай бұрын
The momentum 4 are more comfortable and feel more premium. Definitely worth the higher price
@zynababdelhameed41573 ай бұрын
Amazing review. Thank you
@troysteelroofing4 ай бұрын
I have both and he’s right. I’ll have to give it to the Sony. The Senny has better sound quality but Sony has the better soundstage IMO. The Senny has a 2d soundstage so it is definitely wider than the Sony’s but Sony’s soundstage feel 3d ish which makes the music immersive. The Senny has the better bass though. One thing I didn’t like about the Sennheiser was the overemphasis on the treble. It sometimes gets too harsh above 60% and makes some songs sound unpleasant.
@robbenvanpersie15622 ай бұрын
Which should I buy?
@foodlfg2 күн бұрын
write about their noise cancellation pls! how do they differ: in a quite room, without music, sudden noises (like door slamming)?
@orangedrink8889 ай бұрын
Love the vocal/mid forward sound from the Momentum. Most of the music I listen to has vocals and I always want that part of the song to shine.
@BetelWalrus5 ай бұрын
This video sounds good listening to it with the momentum 4s
@RehfayiАй бұрын
My take on momentum 4, if you don't care about comfort go for it for the sound quality however if comfort is your priority, you will remove the headphone in just a few minutes of listening, it's so irritating
@jeffreygravener80475 ай бұрын
I’ve been looking for a new pair of headphones. I waited years for Sonos to make a set. I bought them. 6 days later I am returning. They’re good but not worth that $449. I found the momentum 4 on sale at Best Buy for $289. That was a no brainer. Should have them in a few days but from what I have been watching review wise, I don’t think I’ll be disappointed. Excellent review btw. You have earned a subscriber!
@its392yugrajio2 ай бұрын
How are they 3 months later? I’m buying my first pair of over ear headphones (I’ve had AirPods since I was in middle school, I just graduated high school) and now as a college kid I want some good over ear headphones that have good bass and sound amazing. I bought some Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 and I feel their ANC is pretty bad. The bass is insane but the sound quality and the loudness of the audio is kinda disappointing for such bass-y headphones. I’ve been looking into M4s though because everyone says they’re amazing.
@efraintrejo63246 ай бұрын
should I go with momentum 4s bose qc ultra or b&w px7s2e?
@ddo_0d6 ай бұрын
Watch Mike O Brien's comparison on them, you'll be able see a detailed analysis
@FlyingFamily4 ай бұрын
Sennhieser high costs but why dual device bluetooth connection is missing?
@aegean_444Ай бұрын
Apparently they have it too
@sanchomill6 ай бұрын
I wasn't ready to hear the Sony clearer with vocals. Sadly, the sample is too small to judge, however.
@CowboyIVE5 күн бұрын
With the Momentum 4, the volume is not quite balanced. One side is slightly louder than the other. You can hear it a little, especially with voices.
@TheBeefyric674 ай бұрын
Song title please on 5:03 😊
@yoon-ahpark96923 ай бұрын
funky socks - valante
@TheBeefyric673 ай бұрын
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@TheBeefyric673 ай бұрын
@@yoon-ahpark9692 thank you ❤❤❤
@jayjpepedreamer5 ай бұрын
Right now the denim color Shennheiser Momentum 4’s are $249.99 at BestBuy. But it’s only till July 8, 2024.
@marko_popovic7 ай бұрын
I am in the market for new headphones since my XM5s broke down at the swivel, something I unfortunately found to be a massive weakness based on numerous experiences I ran into once it happened to me too. So, now, I am somewhere between Momentum 4 and Bose Ultra. I would jump to Bose if their mic was better (rather than perhaps the weakest part)
@vishnugade1179 ай бұрын
Great video 10/10
@mohdsaifkhan681Ай бұрын
I didn’t try Momentum, but I tried Sony XM5 headphones. On google it says its worlds 2nd best headphones. My expectations were so high. When I played music it was sounding like a normal headphone(Without any EQ customisation). Even my Oppo Enco Air 3 pro sounds better this. This is might because of no EQ customisation.
@iamelgraf25 күн бұрын
you're expecting too much from a Bluetooth pair of headphones. If you want to be amazed by sound - go wired.
@fliboimoneyАй бұрын
Bro I'm very disappointed in your style of review... You can't come into a review being biased... When you run comparison test you do them the same equally across the board. You were very different with XM5 versus the M4 in the street... The Sony did not sound better.... You tried so hard to overshadow and convince us... Very underwhelmed...
@dewittfiala50216 ай бұрын
Caleb over at Digital Trends liked the momentum much better than the XM5, shows the difference in opinion from person to person. PX8 Vs Bathys is a great example at the top. some prefer the Bowers, some prefer the Focal.
@-Do_You_Love_Me-9 ай бұрын
that was great. thank you for the video. pls proceed with same format
@smarthomesounds9 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@alsodrakeized6220Ай бұрын
I prefer M4s audio quality over XM5s. In a different league Tested both and purchased M4s.
@RobinMarples7 ай бұрын
No place anymore for wired headphones?
@bladeealbania5 ай бұрын
momentum 4 are also wired and i feel like wired headphons have been solved already
@Gan-ErdeneChinbayr7 ай бұрын
Do comparison between px7 s2e and momentum 4
@warcrafthumanlord17 күн бұрын
I will end up picking the Sennheiser momentum 4. For whatever reason the XM5 here are ridiculously expensive, even more so than the BOSE QC Ultra. Coming in at 510e (with a discount) and 620e full price (tax/shipping included) which is really really bad. The Sennheiser momentum 4 on the other hand cost 270e (with a discount) or 370e (full price) with tax/shipping included. So with that price comparison I can almost buy 2 momentums for the price of one xm5 and I doubt its double the quality....
@blackcatsarenopussies2 ай бұрын
Have both QC Ultra and Momentum 4. Hate to bring the news as there is a trend hating anything from Bose but the QC is above all in terms of sound. It is the most pleasant and listenable of them all. Hard to describe it but it's a kind of fulsome, rounded, very well judged. And the ANC, oh boy, Momentum doesn't hold a candle. It's so eerie. I like the Momentum as well but QC is just better
@robbenvanpersie15622 ай бұрын
Which should I buy ultra or m4
@blackcatsarenopussies2 ай бұрын
@robbenvanpersie1562 go for Bose. I suggest looking out for the previous, Quiet Comfort (without Ultra in the name). There are still some on stock. Ultra extra feature is the spatial sound which honestly i didn't care much for. Bose sounds signature is better judged, more pleasant, bass is awesome but not bothering. They are endlessly listenable. They also shine at very low volume levels with clarity and bass which is very rare. The ANC is also world class, simply the best. The excellent ANC also helps protecting your hearing as you don't need to raise the volume in noisy environments. I don't care about EQ, I just keep them in standard mode, it is that good. Of course you can play with it. Don't worry about sound measuring tests, they never tell the whole story. Let your ears judge as I do. I also own a proper hifi stereo system, quite expensive. Yes, the M4 has that great battery life but my guess is you don't live off the grid, so it wasn't important to me, 24 hrs is sufficient. I also have the Bose QC Earbuds II and found them in some ways better, considering the size. Comfort and sound quality is the same top shelf
@blackcatsarenopussies2 ай бұрын
@robbenvanpersie1562 and don't forget, let me know what you went for and reply here with your impressions after a few listening sessions
@blackcatsarenopussies2 ай бұрын
@robbenvanpersie1562 forgot to mention, the Awareness mode in QC is also amazing, it allows you hearing the surroundings very well without compromising the sound quality and maintaining clarity
@tomzeru5 ай бұрын
Bought Momentum 4, only two days with it : already few bluetooth issues. In a train full of people the connexion is jammed, at the office just same. Quality is great but my colleague with the MX4 tell me he never had connectivity issues ! So I'm quite baffled, what to do : take it back and go with the XM5 or stick with it in hope connectivity will work again
@Controlledopposition-t3t4 ай бұрын
What did you end up with? How is your connectivity now?
@johnbravo7689Ай бұрын
I just had my momentum 4 and return it back due to bluetooth connection quality issue. it does have sound cutting/stuttering issue. and randomly a loud static sound in both left and right. I have ordered again another momentum 4 to try my luck. I really like the sound quality to be honest. one of the best.
@tomzeruАй бұрын
@@johnbravo7689 I hope you'll get a working model, cause my experience was afwul. At least costumer service with Bose is great ! Now I bought sony MX5 and got trouble as well and CS is inexistent
@jeid38229 ай бұрын
For sounding it's Sony for no.2 😊❤
@ezequielmoyano8971Ай бұрын
For me the diference in audio is huge, its not difficult to choose, the second audio in the Sony was discusting after having heard the Sennheiser
@kevinumber78 ай бұрын
Just saw reviews, and Sonny XM5 seemed better than Sennheiser, but the XM4 had better bass and was overall better despite less sleek. So, at $248 I got the XM4. *Note my MDRXB950BT won't charge anymore but those we're awesome and a classic. So I feel good XM4 is the successor
@Joseph-sy8ep6 ай бұрын
If sound quality is your priority Momentum 4 is the one to go
@JoseRamirez-kd7qy5 ай бұрын
getting momentum 4’s now cuz my xm5’s broke after 4 months 😔
@marestgondev5 ай бұрын
guarantee
@MegaUltraSuperDuable7 ай бұрын
Im a go with the B&W px7 s2e 🔥🔥🔥 because the sound quality matters 👏
@fluttzkrieg43928 ай бұрын
Give get the Henn because that battery life is insane and people say the sound quality is slightly better. I hate ANC so I would exclusively use Transparency Mode anyway.
@timurmakhambek84645 ай бұрын
returned my Momentum 4s back to Currys as found them not loud enough, following quick internet research, looks like im not the only one complaining about Momentum 4 are not loud enough?
@marestgondev5 ай бұрын
Are you using them with a iPhone? iPhones try to mess with the sound volume with there safety features. Try going to ‘sound and haptics’ then ‘headphone saftey’ and turn on ‘reduce loud sounds’ then turn up the decibels and android to sometimes
@silenz19707 ай бұрын
Momentum 4 for me ❤
@mcatlow89 ай бұрын
I mean the iPhone audio is WAY better. However I prefer the Momentum audio.
@Sayid.M8 ай бұрын
Excellent review. I love high end tech items so I bought them both. I agree with everything you’ve covered in this comparison video. Great job and well done👌
@Obsidian1985Ай бұрын
I just ordered a pair of M4's for $299 in Canada, the XM5's are currently $398 here. If the Sony "sounded $100 better" I would gladly pay the extra money, but I'm getting the impression they don't.
@fenderchick1213 ай бұрын
m4s sound way better to me than the xm5s . it’s wild how ppls ears are different lol
@coffeebean9498Ай бұрын
note to myself : no mention of dongle or aptx or other technical stuff.
@LeesReviews699 ай бұрын
I had a weird experience with Sony headphones. I bought the XM3’s and my cheap AliExpress Bludio headphones sounded better. I just bought the Sennheiser’s I hope I am blown away
@Youngmoduluss3 ай бұрын
Where u?
@Rosso4887 ай бұрын
I’d buy a cheap pair then wait for either the Sony XM6 or Sennheiser momentum 5. Because next year will be the best year ever for wireless headphones.
@samiakib51557 ай бұрын
Why do you think it’ll be the best year ever?
@eliasb38576 ай бұрын
@@samiakib5155 AI
@joshjamesuk3 ай бұрын
The M4's sounded miles better in that sound comparison...wow! So much more clarity, The XM5 just sounded muddy.
@zombieimpact27904 ай бұрын
I found the Sennheiser momentum 4's sounds significantly more detailed to me.
@jesuscervantesj8210 ай бұрын
Amazing review everything explained with clarity i went with the XM5'S in the blue color and love the desing of it i love the sound quality of the sony and how comfortable the earcups feel like pollows gently clamping your head ive used my XM5'S in my home with my parrots and they did a very good job to minimize the chirps they did so far i have enjoyed them and they ticked all my boxes i prefer touch controls over physical buttons
@whosayzwhat7 ай бұрын
Thanks for this good video, At this level, price is the decision maker ;)
@capberganza7 ай бұрын
I have the momentum 4 and they have been an awesome option, I cant say anything bad about them Personally I think the Senny's sound better than Sony's
@WeileWorld8 ай бұрын
I like Sennheiser
@vokso119 ай бұрын
Sennheiser all the way! Sony doesn't even come close , I tried them all .
@BBYbaka9 ай бұрын
Yeah but what about the ANC. I heard it’s meh on the M4
@vokso119 ай бұрын
@@BBYbaka As someone who owned the XM4 , the QC 45 and the QC : ANC on the Sennheiser momentum 4 is very good and enough to cut down A TON of noise. Do I wish it could be Bose level? yes! However, the sound quality will make you forget the slightly lower ANC. at First coming from Bose I was not impressed , but once I played the music , the magic happened.
@BBYbaka9 ай бұрын
@@vokso11 thanks for letting me know, I’m pretty sure I’m gonna get the momentum 4 when it’s on sale ;)
@vokso119 ай бұрын
@@BBYbaka it is on sale already at bestbuy for the one in black
@ayodejiebilakun19048 ай бұрын
@@vokso11 thanks for the information shared. Did you experience unbalanced sound with the momentum 4? I have been seeing alot of comments regarding that.
@ambientmusicandbeyond16912 ай бұрын
Sennheiser HD-599 Is better than the Sennheiser Momentum 4 for less money if one doesn't mind the Cord and doesn't care about noise cancellation. The HD-599 Has sub bass and more natural sound for movies and they're more comfortable than the Momentum. However if one listens to SiruXM Radio the Momentum is better for upper bass. The HD-599 are more purists sounding. So for Home use the HD-599 is better for portable the Momentum is better
@hidingly9 ай бұрын
i can say these headphones sounded almost live when connected to pc, don’t know what happened over bluetooth without being able to customize the sound tho
@thexht79272 ай бұрын
New to this channel and I thought SHS is senheiser
@Equillix24Ай бұрын
sennheiser won for me cuz i got them for 200 compared to xm5 being 300 and i doubt there’s a 100 dollar difference between the two
@andremaube50693 ай бұрын
Sennheiser is an elegant and a top quality brand
@Blake000017 ай бұрын
You lost me at high fidelity sound of XM5
@universe26503 ай бұрын
Xm5 is the best choice for me
@rolins32799 ай бұрын
Super smart to put on background music during ANC test 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙄
@nepolyie8 ай бұрын
It's music playing in the headphones.
@chanteln86944 ай бұрын
dude really?
@NekoSinonTv5 ай бұрын
For all peoppe need to know xm5s are to basy, way to tinny, anc significantly decrease from what the xm4s were and the xm4s sound quality 75% better honestly i will be getting momentum delivered sooner