[Shazzam6999]

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Like more headphones, right? 

 

 
Well.... yeah. I'm trying to get a pair of m100s. Mostly though it's just hard to justify buying a second headphone amp when I have such a nice one at home already. I really like the sound of the Momentums without an amp, I can hear where there could be improvement though. 

 

[koolas]

Considering the on-ear version isn't available yet, I doubt the replacement pads are.  Out of curiosity, what would you use them for?

Office I have the brown ones, and I found them quite comfy and better bass if I wear them on ear, but unfortunately they easily fall of the ear with their current design . The on-ear version or earpads are thicker, so I imagine they don't slip.

As far as sound quality is a concern ATH-M50 is really good alternative to Momentums, but if you actually like the look of Momentums, then what else remains... Also if you don't use amp, then only Momentums really shine with portables...

 

[koolas]

Well.... yeah. I'm trying to get a pair of m100s. Mostly though it's just hard to justify buying a second headphone amp when I have such a nice one at home already. I really like the sound of the Momentums without an amp, I can hear where there could be improvement though. 

What's Vmoda like? Is it close to Momentums?

 

[Shazzam6999]

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What's Vmoda like? Is it close to Momentums?

 
Not really, which is why I want the m100s. The Momentums have a warmer sound and the bass doesn't punch as hard. I like the Momentums a lot for instrumental music, RnB, and I guess smooth jazzier sounds. Where the m100s really stood out for me was hip-hop. The m100 bass wakes me up and gets me hyped. I'm not always into bass, but when I am I want a pair of cans that can make the bass into the centerpiece while not completely overshadowing all the other sounds. 
 
Disclaimer: I only have ~1.5 hours of listening experience with the m100s. 

 

[musiclife]

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Not really, which is why I want the m100s. The Momentums have a warmer sound and the bass doesn't punch as hard. I like the Momentums a lot for instrumental music, RnB, and I guess smooth jazzier sounds. Where the m100s really stood out for me was hip-hop. The m100 bass wakes me up and gets me hyped. I'm not always into bass, but when I am I want a pair of cans that can make the bass into the centerpiece while not completely overshadowing all the other sounds. 
 
Disclaimer: I only have ~1.5 hours of listening experience with the m100s. 

My experience with senns is usually the over-emphasis on bass... so can we say that then restrained themselves (a little at least) with the momentums?

 

[GREQ]

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My experience with senns is usually the over-emphasis on bass... so can we say that then restrained themselves (a little at least) with the momentums?

Momentum is one of Sennheisers bassier headphones (compared to open-back similar priced models). Bass is similar in quantity to most of their cheaper closed back models. (not including HD-25 which punches harder)

 

[Shazzam6999]

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My experience with senns is usually the over-emphasis on bass... so can we say that then restrained themselves (a little at least) with the momentums?

Yeah actually restrained is the perfect way to describe it. I still see people on here who think the bass on the Momentums is too much. The Momentum bass is relaxing in my opinion, whereas the m100 is exciting and lively. Both are good sounds, but they serve different purposes. 

 

[Speakerphile]

Their stated goal, with regard to Momentum, was to achieve the sound of their higher-end audio products with a slight bass emphasis.  I feel they achieved this, even though the statement made me worry.  

 

[GREQ]

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Their stated goal, with regard to Momentum, was to achieve the sound of their higher-end audio products with a slight bass emphasis.  I feel they achieved this, even though the statement made me worry.  

Makes perfect sense for a portable headphone though.
At home they're almost bass-head material.

 

[MacedonianHero]

Gotta say I love'em still. Had 'em, sold them and went another direction and re-bought them. And couldn't be happier. This time I picked up a black pair. In case anyone is interested:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/672743/comparisons-psb-m4u2-senn-momentum-sony-mdr-1r-bose-qc15-beyer-dt1350-ue9000

 

[Townyj]

Just got a pair of these on sale for $270AUD definitely happy with my find. If anyone is in Australia, jump on the sale. Colour option is black only right now. www.myer.com.au

 

[GL1TCH3D]

Picked up a pair for $175 from a local and I'm quite happy with them. Almost wish I didn't promise to give these as a gift.
Though on that note I still prefer my AT ESW11LTD more.

 

[Clubsport]

Waiting for my pair (brown). Should be here today (it is 00:50 now) or tomorrow.

 

[Levanter]

Just got a pair of these on sale for $270AUD definitely happy with my find. If anyone is in Australia, jump on the sale. Colour option is black only right now. www.myer.com.au

I hesitated too long... all out of stock now

 

[Townyj]

I hesitated too long... all out of stock now

 
http://www.myer.com.au/shop/mystore/electrical-stock-tacular/sennheiser-sennheiser-momentum-on-ear-headphones-black pretty sure the black is in stock still.