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Sennheiser Momentum

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Editorial reviews:
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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries

Cons

  • the weak point is where the plastic meets the metal on the backs
  • bigger errors get in the way of good performance
  • there is a strange tendency for heat to build up

Key specs

  • 18 Ω
  • 16, 22000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Sennheiser Momentum - Pros & Cons

Sennheiser Momentum

Pros

  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries
  • Sennheiser Momentum is actually quite good
  • Audio Quality Fairly good
  • very nice box with a very professional design
  • speakers do a fairly good job of not leaking sound
  • Momentum's design is sleek and sturdy
  • Sound and build quality are excellent
  • Momentums are very accurate and deliver excellent clarity
  • Momentum headphones sound remarkably crisp

Cons

  • the weak point is where the plastic meets the metal on the backs
  • bigger errors get in the way of good performance
  • there is a strange tendency for heat to build up
  • they are seemingly unable to keep sound at a constant volume in each channel
  • it will only halve or quarter a screaming baby
  • only included the adjustable termination on the cable with the in-line controls
  • The edges are reinforced and the flat surfaces are thickly padded
  • the sound seemed to be coming from far away
  • The Momentum headphones are pricey and don't fold flat for compact storage
  • sound like those trendy lines
  • their comfort level was a tad disappointing

Sennheiser Momentum - Technical Overview

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18 Ω
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Impedance: 145000 Ω
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190 g
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Sennheiser Momentum - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight6.7 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.4
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector3.5mm
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity200.0 mW
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • White
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body material
  • Leather
  • Stainless steel
CategoryTravel and Commuting
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance18.0 Ω
Frequency range16 - 22000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.5 %
Maximum input power200.0 mW
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Features
Playback controlsyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Next song
  • Previous song
  • Volume
Carrying caseyes

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Sennheiser Momentum Sennheiser - Editorial Reviews (47)

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Sennheiser Momentum Sennheiser Momentum review: Luxurious headphones worth the high-end price
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CNET
Published: 06.03.2014
Sennheiser Momentum review: Luxurious headphones worth the high-end price
4.0

Sennheiser may have a wide-ranging headphone lineup, but it's never offered anything like the Momentum before: a pair of high-performance, audiophile-oriented headphones specifically designed for use with phones and other portable music players.

Sennheiser Momentum Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review: Sennheiser’s best buds yet
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Published: 24.05.2022
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review: Sennheiser’s best buds yet
5.0

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are a big improvement on their predecessors and excellent earbuds in their own right

Sennheiser Momentum Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 reviewed: among the best
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Pickr
Published: 25.04.2022
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 reviewed: among the best
4.7

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 aim to push in-ear noise cancelling earphones. Are they the best new ANC earphones around?

Sennheiser Momentum Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review: great noise-cancelling earbuds
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the Guardian
Published: 16.05.2022
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review: great noise-cancelling earbuds

Top sound in a new, more comfortable design, with good battery life, controls and wings

Sennheiser Momentum Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 review: The best-sounding true wireless earbuds get better
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CNET
Published: 13.03.2020
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 review: The best-sounding true wireless earbuds get better

Sennheiser's second-generation true wireless earbuds feature active noise canceling, improved battery life and killer sound.

Sennheiser Momentum Sennheiser Momentum TWS 3 review: Taming the bass
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The Indian Express
Published: 19.05.2022
Sennheiser Momentum TWS 3 review: Taming the bass
4.0

Sennheiser Momentum 3 review: This is among the more affordable high-fidelity truly wireless earphones out there. Here's my review.

Sennheiser Momentum Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review: A sexy ear feast | Finder
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finder.com.au
Published: 25.04.2022
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review: A sexy ear feast | Finder
4.5

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 offer incredible sound, comfort and ANC. But I wanted more than an incremental upgrade.

Sennheiser Momentum Sennheiser Momentum Wireless Review
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Hipster Pixel
Published: 20.05.2016
Sennheiser Momentum Wireless Review
4.1

A high-end headset with active noise cancellation, the Sennheiser Momentum Wireless really kick some serious ass!

Sennheiser Momentum Sennheiser Momentum review
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ITProPortal
Published: 09.10.2012
Sennheiser Momentum review
4.0

Sennheiser Momentum Review: Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ear Headphones
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Sound & Vision
Published: 14.08.2013
Review: Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ear Headphones

Sennheiser has long been a fixture in the professional audio and high-end audiophile market. I’ve used my Sennheiser HD 595 and HD 600 Open Dynamic headphones for many applications - in the studio for reference monitoring, for sound quality consulting, and for audio forensics. When Sennheiser announced the Momentum series, I was instantly curious about these affordable, fashionable, and (somewhat) portable headphones. Would they live up to the brand’s reputation?

Sennheiser Momentum Sennheiser Momentum Headphones Review | Mobile Audio Reviews
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LaptopMag
Published: 08.05.2013
Sennheiser Momentum Headphones Review | Mobile Audio Reviews
3.5

The Sennheiser Momentum headphones deliver big, balanced audio in a lightweight premium design.

Sennheiser Momentum Review: Sennheiser Momentum
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WIRED
Published: 26.10.2012
Review: Sennheiser Momentum
4.5

Sennheiser's Momentum headphones don't just sound great, but they're also steeped in that same brand of cool as the best gear from 30 or 40 years ago.

Sennheiser Momentum Sennheiser Momentum Review
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Headfonia Reviews
Published: 10.10.2012
Sennheiser Momentum Review

Sennheiser Momentum: Review by Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiasts' Website

Sennheiser Momentum Home review
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whathifi
Published: 31.01.2013
Home review
5.0

Best portable on-ears £200-£300, Awards 2013. Great looks, great sound, great headphones

Sennheiser Momentum Headphone Explosion Shootout! AKG, Yamaha, Jays, B&W, Sennheiser and Focal against established references from PSB, Sennheiser and Denon. Review By Martin Colloms
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Headphone Explosion Shootout! AKG, Yamaha, Jays, B&W, Sennheiser and Focal against established references from PSB, Sennheiser and Denon. Review By Martin Colloms

Headphone Explosion Shootout! AKG, Yamaha, Jays, B&W, Sennheiser and Focal against established references from PSB, Sennheiser and Denon. Review By Martin Colloms

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