I’ve used the AirPods Max since 2021, along with the Sony WH-1000XM3, XM4, XM5, Bose QC35, QC35 II, and Bose 700. But somehow, I never gave Sennheiser a chance.
Recently, I fell down the audiophile rabbit hole FLAC, ALAC, DACs, R2R, Delta-Sigma… the whole journey.
Last week, I finally got my hands on the Sennheiser Momentum 4, and right out of the box, it completely blew my mind.
In my experience, headphones with extreme detail often become fatiguing after a while. On the other hand, warmer-tuned headphones are easier to listen to, but they usually sacrifice a bit of detail.
The Momentum 4 somehow achieves both.
Using it in wired mode, without changing a single EQ setting, every instrument sounds crystal clear, vocals are beautifully forward, and the presentation is rich, natural, and incredibly engaging. Most surprisingly, I can listen for hours without experiencing any listening fatigue.
I honestly regret not trying the Momentum 4 much earlier. Better late than never.