Greetings friend and Welcome aboard!!
Before we get into the Sennheiser Momentum vs. Momentum 2.0, grab a snack, sit back and relax because..
You’ve come to the right place!!
What I will bring you in this review
Today I will provide a quick comparison between these two, and then give a recommendation towards the end. 🙂
- The many faces of Momentum
- Similarities & Differences
- Final Word
Now without further ado, let’s get rolling!
The many faces of Momentum
The many momentum mugs.
Similarities & Differences
Similarities
- Both are closed back headphones. Closed back vs. Open back headphones.
- Both have a similar look and design.
Differences
- Fit. The main difference between these two buddies is that even though the original Momentum was marketed as Circumaural, the cups weren’t quite large enough for most ears. This was the crux of the issue with them, and is the reason why the 2.0’s came into existence. If you have very small ears, the original Momentum may work for you. However, if you have normal to bigger ears, you will need the 2.0’s.
- Fold-able. The upgraded 2.0’s are fold-able while the originals were not.
- Rotate. The ear-cups on the upgraded 2.0’s also rotate better for an easier fit.
- Mid-range. The mid-range was a bit recessed or lacking in the original model, while it’s more forward in the 2.0 version. Some people claim that this makes the 2.0’s have a bit more of a “shout” which is understandable.
- Price. The original Momentum’s are more affordable than the 2.0’s.
Final Word
The upgraded Momentum 2.0 is better by all accounts, as it improves on comfort, convenience (being able to fold up), and it’s sound is a bit more focused in the mid-range. Interested in reading some reviews?
SEE THE MOMENTUM 2.0 FOR YOURSELF ON AMAZON!!
Well that’s about it for today my friend! I hope I’ve cleared up the differences between the Sennheiser Momentum vs. Momentum 2.0.
Are you convinced that the 2.0 is indeed an upgrade? Let me know!!
If you have any other questions, or need me to clear something up, don’t hesitate to reach out by leaving a comment down below. You can also Contact me directly! I very much look forward to hearing from you..
All the best and God bless,
-Stu
12 comments
I just bought the momentum 2.0 and I had the momentum 1.0. I’m sending back the new ones as honestly there’s absolutely no difference in sound quality and for my ears the first version fits better. The active noice cancellation is bearly noticeable.
Thanks for that insight man! I’m finding this to be the case with A LOT of things nowadays actually. Have you seen my YouTube channel? Def subscribe for some truth bombs! Lol.
How do you like the sound of the Momentum in general though?
Have you tried the Momentum 3s? How do they compare in terms of sound to a good pair of closed-back studio headphones?
Abraham,
Thank you for stopping by! I haven’t heard the Momentum 3s, but wired they look pretty feasible for mixing (from a graph) outside of the sub-bass. I personally prefer sub-bass roll off for a couple of reasons: 1) We can’t hear/perceive anything below 40Hz, and 2) Most of the important bass information (the punch/slam) is concentrated around 60-90/100. In other words, what makes the bass sound good resides around these areas.
If you’re interested, I go into some of my philosophy on mixing bass here.
I do like that they cut the mud regions of 200-300. So in terms of a comparison to a good pair of closed back studio headphones, they come decently close to something adequate but I wouldn’t personally mix on them because of the bass FWIW. Wireless I think they’re even bassier.
Do you absolutely need a closed back and are you looking for a mixing headphone? Let me know.
-Stu
Thanks for the reply.
I’m actually looking specifically for wireless ANC headphones & most if not all of those are closed back. I’m not anywhere close to an audiophile but I do like my headphones/earbuds to have a balanced & detailed sound. I figured that something that sounds close to a good studio headphone would satisfy.
Abraham,
My pleasure! If that’s the case, then yeah the Momentum will suffice. I’d also look to the 50x BT though I haven’t tested it. I owned a wired version for many years and loved it. There is a bass shelf but it’s handled pretty well all things considered. Check the review for more depth.
You can also check my list of BT headphone/IEM rankings here, but they’re all mostly trash except for the top few lol. I’m not a huge Bose guy, but the QC35 was a great product. Please stay away from the Sony XM1000 series. They’re some of the worst tuned headphones you can buy. I wish I could help more, but I’m actually on the hunt for a pair as well and it’s super hard to find a good one. I’m likely to go with a 50x BT or Momentum since you got me thinking about it again. I’m more of an open back guy FWIW.
Please keep me posted!
-Stu
Just posting this because I left a comment but forgot to hit “reply”
Hey man, it went through though. Bout to reply!
I’m also considering the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e. Those also have solid reviews for the sound quality and they come with a hard case; the Momentum 3s come with a soft shell bag. I’m trying to find a store near me that has a pair I can try.
The Momentum 3s are an older model so they’re harder to find . The Momentum 4s have been out for a while already but from what I’ve read/watched online, their sound quality & build quality are inferior to that of the M3s.
I think I tried the PX some years ago (one of the first models) and can’t remember my impressions lol. It was at Audio Advice. Bowers & Wilkins is a bit hit and miss per my experience. The P7 wired version was quite awful, but the P9 sounded better even though it was pretty overpriced.
Interesting regarding the M4. I will do some digging.
So I ended up with the PX7 S2e. I ordered from Amazon on Prime Day for under $250 (they have free returns just in case). So far I’m very happy with the sound & build quality. The sound is very clear and balanced but not too “trebly” – at least to my untrained ears. They’re a bit on heavier side but still comfortable. I also like the fact that they have hard buttons including an on/off switch. They also look nice & expensive without being ostentatious imo.
Abraham,
Great to hear from you again! Really glad you’re enjoying the PX7. I too am a fan of the hard buttons. Touch functions can be really hit and miss (no pun intended lol). Please keep me posted on everything and if you ever have questions or just want to chat about audio, don’t hesitate to reach out!
-Stu