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.

[@BrianGlaze]

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

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Thanks, Brian!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@ytuser1985]

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

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Ah, wow. Thanks so much!

[@smperl0c0]

King😂

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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...

[@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.

[@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%

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@zahinshahriar]

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

[@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.

[@piotesdos3431]

You are deaf if you claim that airpods are better then sennheiser. You poor youtube seller

[@Viewer13128]

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

[@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

[@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

[@Icecold_Art]

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

[@ThisIsTechToday]

My pleasure!

[@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?

[@isaacelliott6841]

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

[@hardikgandhi3109]

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

[@user-vw7um9vv5p]

I'm actually listening to this video with them now. I personally love their sound and fit. Nice, fat and smooth. They Eq very well too. Each to their own, but watch numerous videos as there are plenty of videos and articles saying their good.

[@louvendran7273]

I was listening to this on my Sennheiser Momentum 4. The personal eq part didn't change much, I realised I already set the eq. 😂😂 Great video tnx

[@jiagforal]

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

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Wavelet is the move! Glad I could help!

[@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.

[@PabloIify]

You are the best reviewer... you are into small details.. thanks I've bumped up into your channel.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Thank you! Glad you appreciate that.

[@jiagforal]

With Wavelet something magical happens❤. That was the tip of the year🎉

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Definitely the move!

[@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!

[@yang4930]

Among the same products I've ever used, it was the best in all aspects including cost-effectiveness. Unfortunately, I forgot. I bought 4 of these products and gave them as gifts to my close relatives.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@jeffmonterola]

Oh gosh, i so love your videos! Thank you!🙏🏽

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Thank you as well!

[@JustMe-du5jv]

Great review with helpful tips. Thanks!

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Amazing. Thank you for your kind words and support!

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@MikaBeeF]

I think the community needs to cut some slack. Every bigger company needs products that appeal to the masses rather than the niche. Because the niche simply doesn't provide enough revenue to keep a large company alive. Rather we should appreciate that these mass appealing products are giving the company enough profit so they can pour money into research and development of niche appealing products that probably won't carry themselves cost wise.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

The thing is, these sound worse than the mass consumer options from Apple and Bose, so while the sentiment of your comment makes sense, the actual reality of how the market has changed contradicts your point.

[@Jarb2104]

I can't believe they are watching the video right now!, but for real tho, thanks for the review, I am still going to buy these because I love the brand and I want to support their work, and since I see they put attention to what you say they might come around and improve in those flaws you pointed out, cheers :)

[@ambrosioramirez9608]

How the product goin?

[@barmalini]

When I compare my MTW3 to my B&O EX and B&W PI7, i find them sounding too exact, too precise, just too realistic. Too good to be true basically, but they really are this good to my ear. Looking forward for a chance to have a listen with the new model. Sennheiser knows what makes a good flagship. Thank you for your review

[@Cruzan9]

I got these on sale today. If I don't like them I will return them and get the Technics or Bose which were not currently available in the store. I have 30 days to return them. That's plenty of time.

[@dirtdog5045]

Thanks for the review. I just down loaded wavelet, so thanks again

[@ThisIsTechToday]

You're welcome!

[@faah9675]

Whatever you doing in the gym it's working 💪 My god each video I watch u get skinnier 😅 Keep it king 👏

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Haha, thanks. Found out I was pre-diabetic and that you can reverse it. Been cutting out simple carbs hardcore down to about 50-65g a day (used to eat a lot of rice and pasta), lots of protein, consistent working out as usual + rowing, and intermittent fasting. Has done wonders!

[@jasonMB999]

The problem with your custom eq is that it's sounds too exposed. Sennheiser's tuning remains the best 👍🏽

[@ThisIsTechToday]

that's a weird way of saying you hate clear and detailed sounds and prefer a muddy, dark, flat sound.

[@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.

[@rasul_0908]

I just bought MTW4 and I like them, the way the fit in my ears, the sound is beefy. Before that I had B&O EX and I liked the sound of them, really nice sounding, good separation of sounds (stereo) but, for me personally, the didn’t fit well in my ears, because of that ANC was also bad and I wasn’t able to use them without constantly checking and adjusting the way they fit. So, for me personally, MTW4 is a good upgrade from B&O EX

[@deegeeooh]

I haven't listened to the momentum 4's but I've used the momentum 2's. About the sound quality. Out of the box, I was very disappointed about them at first. As an experienced listener on many different headphones and stereo systems, I could instantly tell they had a big problem, especially in the midrange frequency spectrum, which made voices and instruments sound muffled and suppressed. Comparable to your remarks in this video. After some research, they turned out to have a huge dip (approx. 11 dB around 4200 Hz) in this region compared to the Harman target curve. With equalization, fortunately these drives DO sound pretty good though, and I'm still using them. This saved them for me, otherwise they would be unusable. A simple bump of this amount in any equalizer (preferably system wide) will fix it in the case of the M2. So same story as the MT4 it sounds. For anyone not willing to do this, these Sennheiser consumer products do not live up to the expectation of getting a neutrally frequency curved product.

[@Drd4all]

Very nice video man, congrats. But please do one thing and do a comeback video. Please let the case battery drain completley and also the buds battery, see if they recover as i dont trust Sennheiser any more.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@PossumMedic]

thanks for the review! The hissing of adjustable lights bugs me so I'm definitely going to pass on these 😬😅

[@joemacch6284]

I’m using these as much as possible including in the gym. They are the best in the business for the price. The app is very good.

[@ambrosioramirez9608]

How its goin currently?

[@Juniscrazy]

These are better than a lot of earbuds out there but it’s also preference as they are bigger and also bass heavy. It definitely depends what you want to hear and also what you are using them for. But saying that just because some one says they are great or someone says they don’t like them, it’s not always a lie. Everyone will have their own opinion

[@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?

[@IMHO88-dm1xf]

Apparently Sennheiser has dropped the latest firmware update 5.6.1 to address the white noise issue!! Thank you Sennheiser for listening to your customers!! 🙌🙌

[@ThisIsTechToday]

It fixed it!!

[@IMHO88-dm1xf]

@@ThisIsTechToday - do you know if there's any difference in the sound quality? Because apparently with the OnePlus Buds 2 Pro's update, made it sound not so bassy...

[@PJZombie]

After 1 month my Sennheiser MTW4 stopped charging. The case says 100% with a green light, but both Earbuds are currently at 10% and refuse to charge at all. The Case Batt Percentage no longer shows in the App. The led slow flashes red constantly with or without the earbuds in the case. Now it has stopped flashing red but instead shows nothing, unless you plug in the charge lead which shows green. I have tried every reset available and shortly my earbuds batts will drop to 0% and the unit will be dead. Thankyou Sennheiser, I have grown up with your company since the first Yellow over ear pad designs in the 80s but this shit is just junk!!! How you charge AUD $499 for a v4 of the same issues from previous revisions is beyond me!! I'm attempting to send them back and they can stick them where the sun doesn't shine. I took a gamble with Battery earbuds because of Sennheiser's name, I won't make that mistake again.

[@itayperry8852]

I bought this product. I am afraid that I made a mistake. The sound and the ANC are incredible, but the transparency mode is messed up, and making phone calls just feels like being in an aquarium. I’m really angry at myself, and I miss my AirPods.. they don’t sound as good, but they had a lot better transparency!! Now every time I get a call I turn off my bluetooth and I don’t use this product when I get a call. Extremely disappointing. Plus, the hiss is real and it’ll drive you mad.. don’t buy this if you plan on activating transparency!! The rest is perfect, and sound is mesmerizing, and the ANC is some next level stuff.

[@itayperry8852]

@@attilab.2818 That’s exactly what I did.. I hope I’ll get my money back soon.

[@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

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@glados4765]

You can change the codec type yourself on the pixel by going into developer mode on almost all Bluetooth devices. Of course different codecs will give better quality or battery drain.

[@ZubiForce]

That is sad that you need to faff with the EQ to make them good, most buyers won't find this video and won't want to play around with EQ settings. Great review as always 👏

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Thanks, Zubi! Yes, exactly. A real shame that they keep doing this.

[@DeepSpaceNetwork]

Nice editing as usual

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@justingalasso1850]

I've been really curious about these bc I have the momentum 4 over ears and they sound phenomenal. They sound so good that I can't take them off when I come home from work lol

[@daviduberhaus5336]

I just bought these… but based on your review it’s making me think I should return them for the AirPod pro 2 as an iPhone user

[@igorstef]

Additionally after some time without music playing (in transparent mode) you will here something like you have tinnitus in one of the ears from one of the earbud. And no I am not only one noticing this. With 5.3.5 firmware they are not working with window 11 and also they have problem to automatically connect to pixel phones. There is workaround for windows 11 and I guess they can fix pixels issue with firmware updates but not sure about tinnitus issue. In this price range I must say this is unacceptable. Regardless of price range paring should not be an issue in 2024.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Yes, the beepy whining. You can sort of hear it in the test. Didn't know that about the Pixel. I'll look into it. You're right. They gotta get their software figured out.

[@appuagrawal]

Thanks for this review

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Thanks for watching!

[@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

[@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.

[@deanowarrior]

Just sat with the airpods pro and momentum 4 for a sound back to back which is all I care about. No Wavelet used even though it's an excellent app and one quick setup using the sennheiser optimiser . The difference in sound quality is very big ,the sennheisers top end is totally different from what you say,open ,clear but not sharp enough to irritate. Bass tight and quick. This review is not to your normal standard as you have ignored the optimise part of sennheisers app that takes the sound to a totally new level ,it is also super quick and easy to do. The airpods are way less dynamic and clear to the point where I have to question motive for saying they are comparable They sound more than a little hollow. Tested on iPhone 15 pro max and s24 ultra for reference.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

I didn’t ignore it. There’s a whole section dedicated to that. Not sure how you missed that. Also, be mindful of how reviewing an earbud based on what my personal sound optimization is rather than its default is massively problematic. The inconsistencies and other issues when comparing it with another earbud are vast. I review things based on their default state because not everyone will use sound personalization and it is the baseline default. It’s what makes reviews honest and consistent.

[@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

[@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.

[@crafty24]

I just received these today. I was so excited to get them. BUT the hiss noise with ANC even without it when no music is playing is unbearable. At this price there shouldn't be this kind of drawback. I will be returning these to Amazon. 😫

[@AndrewYouTubehandle]

The sennheisers are excellent. Excellent audio quality and updates. I prefer the Apple airpods pro 2 as a brilliant all rounder (on android and ios) for audio quality, transparency, noise cancellation, pocket ability, usability, durability, able to get the battery changed... Status Between anc gives 12hts battery (without anc), high ipx ratonf including case and excellent audio quality with its triple drivers. Shows how much more hardware quality, tuning and eartips matter when it comes to audio quality compared to codecs.

[@madanotsob]

I have the last version of the Sony. I just bought these momentum for. These sound. Much better than the Sony. It's all personal preference though. I have a pair of JBL that I also prefer over the Sony that were half the price

[@Omaricon]

Sennheiser sold their consumer branch with the rights to use the Sennheiser name. So that could explain the dissonance of their professional microphones and these earbuds.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Was happening before then

[@ashtonthebasshead]

I'm a basshead first and an audiophipe second so Ibreally like the sound of Sennheiser earbuds my only problem witb them is quality control.

[@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.

[@ric.e214]

The EX has a a bit more bass/depth. The MW4 have it beat on everything else. I completely disagree with what he said about AirPods, meaning there is not reason to choose the AirPods over the EX’s by B&O or the MW4, only if you value ANC over all other features of earbuds in general. For all other features (including ANC), but especially sound quality then don’t choose the AirPods. The MW4 are top right now because they hit all marks. If you want a bit more depth in the bass or a larger sound stage for bass then choose EX, if you want better sound separation then lean towards MW4.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

I don't think these need more bass and depth...it's a boomy, bassy, congested tuning already. You can disagree, but you may have missed the nuance as you talked past it in your comment. APP2 is the best "overall" for iOS, but it is not necessarily the best in one or every category. It's not sexy, but stable and solid. Most other options that excel in one area do not in others. MW4 does not hit all the marks. They have static issues in transparency and tuning issues. Those are significant.

[@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