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Positive Reviews

Windsor

Versatile, high-quality sounding headphone with a great performance/price ratio

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By Windsor

Pros: Well-balanced neutral sound that works well for many audio applications; excellent iDevice integration; superb remote control

Cons: Not a headphone for those who want to hear the smallest details in recordings; replacement remote control/mic slightly pricey

INTRO I have been enjoyably appreciating the Sennheiser MOMENTUM since just before Christmas 2012 and continue to do so now as I type this.    The MOMENTUM is part of Sennheiser's Club Orpheus* flagship range of products - which also presently includes the HD 700, HD 800, RS 220, and IE 800 headphones as well as Sennheiser's newly released headphone amp the HDVD 800 / HDVD 600 - and is a beautifully-construced headphone with a high-quality sound that works well in a variety of listening settings.   DESIGN   Packaging   The MOMENTUM's packaging is similar to that of the Amperior (another recent and well-made addition to...
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drewmcmanus

Inline controls won't work with Android phones

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By drewmcmanus

Pros: Great sound

Cons: inline controls are dead to Android

This will be a very brief review because unless I discover otherwise, I will be returning these headphones to Amazon because the inline controls for smartphones do not work for Android phones; or at least my Motorola Droid 3. For $350, this shouldn't be an issue. The Sennheiser website has no info on phone compatibility but I purchased on faith given the company's rep (plus I've owned three sets of Sennheisers previously and have always been happy).    I'm simply shocked that a set of cans designed expressly for mobile music players won't work with the stock music player for the most widely used OS out there.   Beyond that, the pads are very tiny, they barely fit...
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DrKrFfXx

Must have

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By DrKrFfXx

Pros: Sound Quality, Design, Build, Detachable Cable

Cons: Inline controls and mic not working on my Android device

I've been listening to these headphones everyday for a full month, and I gotta say I loved every minute I've listened to them.   OK, so I might lack experience doing this review because these are my first true high quality headphones, and I have not listened to all the reference headphones out there, and lack all the lingo used in these forums, but I try to review them as a normal person who was looking for an audio quality leap.    I come from the Shure SE215 and the Sennheiser HD449, and although they are quite good for their own merits, the Momentums have been a massive increase in sound quality. I'm not gonna say the typical "you hear stuff on your music you...
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Lan647

Best portable I've ever heard

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By Lan647

Pros: Warm, balanced, high fidelity audio. Gorgeous design with quality materials. Very comfortable (for me). Very portable.

Cons: Very slightly congested sounding. Remote volume up/down only usable on i-devices.

On sound alone, the Sennheiser Momentums are worth every penny and more. But aside from being wonderful sounding, the elegant design is beautiful and luxuriant with stainless steel band, real leather and quality plastic cups in a nice, dark bronze finish. The standard cable is also very high quality, with a substantial metal remote attached to it.  The case isn't as large and bulky as I expected from reviews, and it's sturdy enough to keep the headphones safe under most circumstances.  They are very comfortable. The light weight and the materials inside the earcups ensure the fit is great, with minimal headband pressure and without heating up your ears.  Sound...
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GSARider

Sophisticated look & great sound!

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By GSARider

Pros: All day comfy, good bass response, stylish, excellent case, replaceable cable

Cons: case bulky,

Very impressed with the Sennhesier Momentum's. Sound is fairly balanced with clear highs & lows. They're stylish without being 'in your face' like various brands such as Beats. The quality of the leather on the earcups is impressive and I'm finding that I can use them for a couple of hours at a time with no discomfort.   Using them straight into my iPhone 4S and 320kbps tracks from spotify is giving me excellent sound and I'm happy to use these without my Fiio E17 so that I can make / receive calls whilst out & about. Call quality is good and no one has commented on external sounds or sounding distant.   Sound isolation is surprisingly good and I'm happy to use...
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nicholars

Excellent headphones

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By nicholars

Pros: Bass, Midrange, treble, build quality.

Cons: They are a bit too small, Almost no cons.

Every part of the sound is very good, the bass, midrange and the treble are all excellent, I think that out of all the headphones I have owned, overall these are the best all rounders and my current favorite headphones. They sound great look very nice and are built well. Just when I thought I was bored of Sennheisers they release these which have the usual world class Sennheiser sound quality but also address the issues I usually have with Sennheisers, for example the HD650 I had and sold due to lack of sub bass and being too laid back / slow. It is like Sennheiser was reading my mind when they released these, they have bass right down to the limits of hearing, the usual Sennheiser...
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dablues

Comforting, yet detailed: a true jack-of-all-trades.

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By dablues

Pros: Sound Quality, Detail, Bass, Comfort, Build Quality

Cons: Earcup Size, Not Flat Response, EXPENSIVE (but worth it)

This headphone is simply amazing.   I'm new to these forums, and new to purchasing my own awesome cans (have had Bose OE, V-Moda Crossfade, Klipsch Custom 1 IEM, Sennheiser HD280, Grado SR-80i, and more). I've used other people's great gear - HD800s, Stax something-or-others, and tube amps galore - for a long time as a professional musician. Now I'm a teacher and looking for a good, accurate, comfy set of cans I can use with my MacBook air and Fiio E17. I listen to a very eclectic mix of music - classic rock, modern pop and R&B, blues, jazz, classical, but mostly old soul and rock from the '60s.   I had purchased a pair of AKG K550's at the urging of some more...
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iSennheiser

One of the Best headphone for portable listening and daily commute/travel

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By iSennheiser

Pros: Neutral/ Life-like sound-signature, good imaging, great stylish design and carrying case as well as strong build quality, Comfortable

Cons: small earcups, quite expensive , large carrying case.

 Hi, Head-fiers. This is my first post as a newbie in the forum.    I will give a short introduction of myself. I am 18 years old currently studying in high-school. I love headphones because I play Music since 6 years old. Currently, I am a member of School Orchestra( Tubist & Oboist) , Pop  Band(Keyboard) and taking serious lesson on Classical Piano (Currently in Grade 8 ABRSM). I love to listen to all kind of music but specifically I listen more to Classical Music, Smooth jazz, Blues, Asian Pop & American Hip Hop/Electronic/Dubstep. So You gotta know how I judge good headphones base on my music preference. By The way, I only own a few pair of headphones...
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a_recording

The Momentum: Great Build Quality and Authoritative Sound

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By a_recording

Pros: Great build quality, lightweight and comfortable, detachable cable, rich bassy sound with liquid mids and relaxed treble

Cons: Doesn't fold up, carrying case is too large, earcups too small for some, 2.5mm cable jack on earcup side

Along with the summary below, I have made a review thread comparing the Momentum with the Sony MDR-1R, MDR-Z1000, Logitech UE 6000, Audio Technica ATH-M50 and AIAIAI TMA-1 here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/639948/review-closed-portable-circumaural-around-ear-headphone-comparison-m50-z1000-tma-1-s-momentum-ue6000-mdr-1r   I also made a Youtube review if you would like to get a better look and brief review of the Momentums. Please check out my channel for more reviews!     A Short Summary   BUILD   The Momentum is a well-built portable with a super lightweight and comfortable design provided that your ears are not too large for the earcups. For...
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Runefox

My favourite headphones to date

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By Runefox

Pros: Extremely comfortable, lightweight, simple design, sturdy, very good audio quality, good isolation, removable cord, carrying case included

Cons: Earcups too small for circum-aural fit, thin wire, in-line controls on mobile cable not Android-compatible, does not collapse for storage

I really can't say enough about how much these headphones blew me away when I picked them up. My only previous 'high-end' headphone purchase was a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50's, and while those aren't exactly collecting dust, these have become my go-to pair of headphones.   Audio quality is superb. Bass is warm but controlled, and fun to listen to, coupled with very detailed mids and highs. I did at first notice that the treble in certain tracks sounded a little strange, though I've since discovered that the tracks appear to have been mixed that way, since most of the music I listen to doesn't exhibit this phenomenon, and its occurrence did decrease as the headphones were...
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evil94devil

A good pair of headphones

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By evil94devil

Pros: Comfortable, the sound is balanced

Cons: leaks sound to much

Before you read this you should know that I have only tried them for a couple of minutes and this is my experience of them under those minutes and this is all from my own preferences!   The headphones is overall good and the sound is balanced BUT! They are a little to balanced to fit my preference. As I said the sound is really balanced but the lack that little extra to make me get that feeling of overwhelming pleasure. Most of the reviews that I read through before I tested them said that the headphones was a little more bass heavy which of course made me happy since I like that little overwhelming bass since I listen to rather bass heavy music. I am sure that they are really...
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DKCon

Great, low maintenance headphones. Incredible for on the go.

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By DKCon

Pros: Light, great on my iphone

This was my first real headphone purchase since some Shure E2Cs years ago.  They flat out rock.   They were designed to sound great from a smartphone if need be.  Inline iPhone remote/mic on the cable is nice.  The sealed over ear design keeps things quiet on a plane..for myself and the person next to me..   Design is nice, although I suppose some people will care more or less for it than myself.  I'm mostly drawn to the attention to detail, build quality, and performance.  The leather ear cups are super comfortable, nice touch.   Maybe not as transparent as the 598s and up, but it doesn't need to be.  Recent travelling has been...
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