[Neo Zuko]

guys what to do what to do I just saw that the momentum has got bigger ear cups and the only reason I didn't buy the momentum was only for the ear cups are so small but I have also looked at the HD700 so now I don't know what to do should I wait for the new momentums or should I just buy HD700

Open vs closed is a big difference. Also potable vs home plug. Answer those questions and you should have your answer.

 

[natra084]

Open vs closed is a big difference. Also potable vs home plug. Answer those questions and you should have your answer.

Even if I'm by the momentum I am not going to use them outside

 

[mystiqs]

Open vs closed is a big difference. Also potable vs home plug. Answer those questions and you should have your answer.

Even if I'm by the momentum I am not going to use them outside

yeah, i chose the momentum coz its portable and its weightless. and when we using it outside it's not like we're wearing some big tires truck on your neck . its elegance + awesome SQ

 

[TokenGesture]

Looks like they finally fixed the problems that lead me to sell the 1.0 version

Interested

 

[udd3n]

Does anyone know if the new model got a standard 3,5mm connection? I ask cause I might want to use it with a V-Moda boompro..

 

[mystiqs]

Does anyone know if the new model got a standard 3,5mm connection? I ask cause I might want to use it with a V-Moda boompro..

according to website pic, they're using same type of cable like the old momentum. 2.5mm to 3.5mm

 

[potterpastor]

Get the new momentum, then you don't need an amp, and you could take it anywhere.

 

[potterpastor]

I always liked the way the Momentum sounded, but when you listen to high quality music like Tidal's music service, it is awesome! The bass tightens up and the Fidelity get sharper.

 

[Neo Zuko]

I love the sound and comfort of my Sony MDR-1A. However I miss the treble clarity / details and tight bass beats. This new Mometum should check those boxes nicely for me while still being fairly comfortable. But for wireless Sony has that new Bluetooth codec that sends a higher bitrate. So I'm most likely buying both, wired for the Momentums and wireless for the MDR-1ABT.

 

[greenkiwi]

Ugh... looks like I'll have to sell my old ones and get new ones... or the PM-3 or the EL-8.

 

[blse59]

Now we know why prices plummeted over the holidays. I was one of those that picked up the on-ears for $80 at Newegg and thought I got a good deal.

 

[iGiveburgersTLC]

Hi guys, I'm new to this sort of thing... but I've heard that higher impedance is bad for portable devices like smartphones (windows phones, iphones, etc) because it only gives off low volumes even when you tune in at the highest volumes your device can go into?
 
And I was also planning to buy the wireless momentums (M2, over-ear) because of the bigger ear cups and presumably better sound quality, until I stumbled into this: 
 
 
SPECS FOR M2 WIRELESS OVER-EAR:
 
 

1. IMPEDANCE​
   passive: 28 Ω (Article No. 506381)
2. IMPEDANCE​
   active: 480 Ω (Article No. 506381)

Passive: 28 ohms; Active: 480 ohms.
 
I was wondering if it's worth the buy if my only sources are my iPod nano 5th generation and my windows phone (nokia lumia 520)? Will the volume be super low if I use these headphones with my current sources? And what's the difference between passive and active? I've done my "googling" but I had a hard time understanding. Thank you very much. ^_^

 

[Sennheiser]

  Hi guys, I'm new to this sort of thing... but I've heard that higher impedance is bad for portable devices like smartphones (windows phones, iphones, etc) because it only gives off low volumes even when you tune in at the highest volumes your device can go into?
 
And I was also planning to buy the wireless momentums (M2, over-ear) because of the bigger ear cups and presumably better sound quality, until I stumbled into this: 
 
 
SPECS FOR M2 WIRELESS OVER-EAR:
 
 

1. IMPEDANCE​
   passive: 28 Ω (Article No. 506381)
2. IMPEDANCE​
   active: 480 Ω (Article No. 506381)

Passive: 28 ohms; Active: 480 ohms.
 
I was wondering if it's worth the buy if my only sources are my iPod nano 5th generation and my windows phone (nokia lumia 520)? Will the volume be super low if I use these headphones with my current sources? And what's the difference between passive and active? I've done my "googling" but I had a hard time understanding. Thank you very much. ^_^

Hi iGiveburgersTLC,
 
Passive mode - When you use the headphones with the audio cable (wired)
Active mode - When you want to listen wirelessly via Bluetooth (wireless)

 

[jimmers]

  Hi guys, I'm new to this sort of thing... but I've heard that higher impedance is bad for portable devices like smartphones (windows phones, iphones, etc) because it only gives off low volumes even when you tune in at the highest volumes your device can go into?
 
And I was also planning to buy the wireless momentums (M2, over-ear) because of the bigger ear cups and presumably better sound quality, until I stumbled into this: 
 

1. IMPEDANCE​
   active: 480 Ω (Article No. 506381)

Passive: 28 ohms; Active: 480 ohms.
 
 

Impedance is usually the higher the better (with in reason) for active inputs, so 480Ω is not a problem if that was your concern, the output is feeding an amp not driving the phones directly.
 
The voltage sensitivity is more important overall than impedance for getting the volume level you require, e.g. HD650 (300Ω ) need less voltage than Q701 (60Ω ) so are easier to drive to a particular sound level.
 
edit: original Momentum (22Ω ) are sensitive (15 times more than Q701)

 

[mystiqs]

Hi iGiveburgersTLC,

Passive mode - When you use the headphones with the audio cable (wired)
Active mode - When you want to listen wirelessly via Bluetooth (wireless)

just want to know, did sennheiser dept. increase the bass impact on these new momentum m2 ?