Winno
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Quote from the Momentum appreciation thread:
I should point out that while the detail and accuracy appeared to be lacking in the Momentums, it was in fact there if you listened and took your time.
Compared to the Momentum, the P7 tended to be more up front with everything and almost 'forced' you to hear everything.
Ok, I've just got back from my local Apple store where I spent about 1/2hr listening to the Momentums, B&W P7, and the B&O Beoplay H6.
A quick first impression review.
I listened to three tracks;
Ian Anderson - In the Pay of Spain (Divinities - Twelve Dances with God album - a mix of acoustic and electrical instruments)
Basia Trzetrzelewska - Yearning (Sweetest Illusion album - voice with a jazzy touch)
Joe Ford - Majestic (hard hitting industrial dub-step)
The B&Ws were up first (simply because they were closest to me after walking in)
A secure fit but not overly firm, fitted right around my ears, nice finish and a classy looking can.
Sound - detailed right across the spectrum, forthright but not overly in-your-face, flat spectral balance, no sibilance up top.
Powers well directly from iPhone 5 but the volume sat near the top 3/4 because of ambient shop noise and despite good isolation.
Quite livable.
The Momentums.
Fit was more comfortable as the pads are softer and oval shaped. The B&W's rectangular pads were still good but not as nice here. The Momentum has a slightly smaller profile around your head.
Possibly slightly easier to drive straight from my phone than the P7.
Sound - the words 'delicacy' and 'airiness' come to mind.
A less in-your-face sound compared to the B&W. Kinda like sitting further away from the performers where you could get a better sence of the whole venue acoustic. Was probably ever so slightly softer overall and could be said to lack some of the finer details down low that the B&W had but I found it a more musical, sweeter, and enjoyable sound. I could forget everything and be carried away into the music more with these.
The B&Os.
I listened to these just because they were there. I didn't go into the store with listening to them in mind.
I've never considered B&O a hi-fi product previously. I've viewed them as an exercise in form over function in the past and thought their products a bit over rated.
These were a surprise.
They're well made with leather covered pads, nice alloy finishes with quality annodising and machined structural bits.
Sound wise - very close to the Momentums but with some subtle leanings toward the B&W.
A nice phone certainly.
My pick?
Overall, the Momentums.
This listen confirmed why I liked them so much when I heard them for a couple of minutes a few months ago.
If these were no longer available, I'd easily pick the B&Os.
All three had compact plugs that easily fitted through my Cleave/Draco bumper (5mm deep with a 7mm dia. recess).
I'd like to give more insight into all of these but time was not permitting.
Maybe this helps someone in their decision.
I should point out that while the detail and accuracy appeared to be lacking in the Momentums, it was in fact there if you listened and took your time.
Compared to the Momentum, the P7 tended to be more up front with everything and almost 'forced' you to hear everything.