Personally I use the Momentum 3 for day to day use. I find that unless you travel a lot or use a lot of public transportation you don't need a ton of ANC block out everyday sounds. The better sound quality on top of that makes them a go for me!
I don't know how. I had the 550 and got the Momentum 3 and couldn't wear them for more than 30min without them hurting my ears. Sold them and now have the 550-II
This is my favourite video on this chanel! My personal winner would be the PXC550-II bcs Im a sound guy. I LOVED the sound on the first gen of these. It's just UNMATCHED! Noise cancelling is good enough and the micro usb is the one thing that I have to overlook because the sound on these is BEYOND AMAZING.
Thanks for making this video. My brother has been trying to convince me to get thr Sony xm4's. But I've been a senheiser snob for years now. Thanks to my best friend. And when I saw the momentum 3's on sale for 230, I had to look up comparisons to see what would be best to aim for. And this video confirmed for me. To grab the Momentum 3's. I'm a bass addict, and I use my headphones at home 99% of the time. Almost never go out with headphones on. Plus, the battery life doesnt affect me as much. Since I'm typically a "wired type" anyway. This video helped my decision a lot, and I hope to see more videos like this in the future.
Got my XM4 a few days ago and I must say he's quite right, but it really depends on the music you are listening to and your preferences. I listen to rock/metal and even if the XM4 is great I should probably have taken the Momentum 3 instead regarding purely sound and design. The XM4 is maybe more for electronic/techno/bassy music and watching TV/movies, and I really understand why the mainstream UA-camrs like it so much. You can really feel the bass. Out of the box the XM4 sounded not so good compared to my Sennheiser HDR180 (home wireless headphone open back). It couldn't keep up with the speed and clarity on some fast metal songs, especially in the mids. However after spending 2h to find the right EQ and settings, comparing the 2 headphones over and over, the XM4 now sounds noticeably better than at the beginning, definitely more powerful than my HDR180 but a little less precise though (open back vs close back). Like if it needed some break-in time of a few hours like leather shoes. So don't hesitate to take the time to tune it and try it for multiple hours before making an opinion. Overall there are other good advantages to the XM4 over the Momentum 3 depending on your use case. It's lighter, smaller and more practical. The EQ of the app is better, and that's important. The touch controls also have their advantages because on my previous headphones i was too often pressing the wrong buttons, while here you can't fail the gesture. Regarding the codecs, to be honest for the common people SBC, AAC or LDAC 990kbps doesn't make a big difference. I tested all formats. With a FLAC file if I pay attention I hear that the song is somehow cleaner in LDAC 990kbps, but with a MP3 at 320kbps or a UA-cam music video there's practically no difference. The AAC may be a tiny bit better than SBC on my Galaxy S10, but on my laptop the SBC delivers surprisingly well, maybe even better. Connecting it with a wire to my DAC was the overall best by only a little margin. The sound signature is having a much bigger impact than the Resolution, at least for the 99% of people who are not trained audiophiles. Also Because LDAC or AptX require too much bandwidth you can only connect to multiple devices through AAC or SBC (or both), so that's a bummer but for my use case there's not really an impact. To note that I could keep a clean connection between the XM4 and the Galaxy S10 with LDAC 990kbps (forced) at the other side of my apartment through 2 rooms, better than my HDR180. That was surprising compared to some testers observations. DSEE Extreme makes a small difference, noticeable, but small. I also previously had the Bose QC35 (one) and with the XM4 the improvement for me is noticeable because the Bose signature is rather for warm/calm music. It couldn't keep up with metal songs. I think the big limitations for the sound are really now coming from the Bluetooth bandwidth. Not being able to have multi-device support for LDAC or AptX is the perfect example. So I understand why Sony is implementing this DSEE AI for improving the music resolution directly in the headphone rather than including AptX. Looking at the Airpods Max it seems that Apple is following the same path.
@@asieltrejo7926 Depends the music you like. If you're more a Jazz music guy, warm singers/music, light pop, and if you like the comfort of the bose QC35 don't upgrade. If you like strong bass, or aggressive music with highs/mids/lows you can consider upgrading as the XM4 equalizer offers really a wider range of options that the QC35 doesn't have (remember to tune with the EQ to your preference because out of the box it's meeehhh). Consider also the Sennheiser Momemtum 3 which has also strong advantages over the QC35 for a larger panel of music. If you're not sure I would strongly recommend to tryout in a shop, or order both knowing you'll give back one.
Dsee ai to me is like finding the best available for the things you have right now. While "the real best" to me is every combination that supports AptX HD. The difference is noticeable, ngl. But i guess the future would follow dsee ai way.
Even though I would have loved to get the better sound of the Momentum 3 (or 2), for the price, comfort and battery, I went with the PXC 550 v1 on sale. The ANC is less stellar than the second version, but there is one none the less. I really love them, they sound great (greater than any previous headphones I had) and I don't have any problem wearing them all day long.
What's really drawing me towards the Momentums is the fact that they are so versatile. I can use them wirelessly, with the 3,5mm audio cable (bad idea to plug it straight into your PC or phone as it has an impedance of 100 Ohms, which is obviously a bit too much to hear their full potential when plugged straight into the source) and USB-C which is especially useful. Obviously, like the PXC, it also sounds objectively better than the other mainstream competitors and they used materials that aren't just renamed types of plastic. Though to be fair, even the all plastic Sennheisers hold up very well. (Apparently you can also turn them off by holding one of the buttons and use them passively with the audio cable to bypass the electronics inside of it which supposedly makes them sound a lot more neutral and neutralizes that big hump in the bass area)
Trying to figure out the next set of headphones to keep in my work backpack and this video did it for me. Just ordered a pair of the PXC 550-II's at a STEEP discount compared to the Sonys. Everyone says "just get the Sonys" but I wasn't convinced they'd sound as good as I want. Great video and look forward to testing them.
@@herenkapsalon I ended up returning them. The noise cancelling was good but the sound quality was lacking and they were very uncomfortable on my biggish head. Disclaimer: I have fallen down the audiophile rabbit hole.
Great review, I actually picked up the Sannheiser Mometum 3 for $270 last week on amazon, the price fluctuates so keep checking, I also have the XM4, and love there all around sound and functionality, but the detail and separation of the sound of the Momentum’s in my opinion is just superior. I also use the momentum’s for my music listening.
Why do you have 2 Bluetooth headphones for the same purpose? I use the Sennheiser Momentum 3 since release. While for ANC headphones they are good (-3 db bass), they are no where near mid-fi / hi-fi headphones. Sell the Sonys and buy Beyerdynamic DT 1990 / Sennheiser HD 660s / Hifiman Sundara. They sound different and it is preference but they sound better than any ANC headphones
I actually returned my momentum 3, even though I love there sound, I thought the design wasn't that great. Having to fold to turn on and off of was a hassle, since I like to have them hanging and have them readily available. Plus the Sony noise canceling was much better, and more user friendly for my needs. I instead replaced them with the Momentum true wireless 2 earbuds, and I love them, the same Sanhieser clear sound in small mobile format. Best sounding earbuds I have ever owned.
Ray Cabrera indeed the m2’s are great but for a more immersive sound I reach for my momentum 3’s, they just sound so much more open. I know what you mean but with the m3’s around your neck feels awful although I don’t often need to in my lifestyle
Now this is an honest video. Never understood how could someone like the sound signature of 1000XM4 over PXC550 ii. Momentum is typical Sennheiser consumer grade sound, and this wireless momentum is not really for commuters ( it's really big and looks ridiculous) Somebody finally acknowledged that pxc550 sounds SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER than 1000XM4.
I got the Sennheiser Momentum 3. The EQ system is the best I have seen on any wireless headset so far, and The build quality is second to none. I been getting Sennheiser for years now and it never failed the durability or gym test.
I'm still curious about the wireless Sennheisers. I just left my 1000XM4s for Bang & Olufsen H9 3rd Gen and I absolutely love them. I wanted to trade better sound quality and wasn't as interested in the Sony top class ANC. But the H9s are just as good IMO. Some outside sounds are even quieter some slightly less. But the sound quality is a substantial improvement. Much better separation and wider soundstage. Highs are more crisp but somehow less shrill/sibilant. Bass is smoother and deeper. I wasn't a fan of the more mid-bass boom on the Sony's. H9s are more like a soft home theater subwoofer than a 00s iPod speaker like the Sony's had. Gestures also work more consistently.
These letting-ambient-sound-in features are all fine and dandy, I would still take my headphones of when talking to people out of politeness. So these features seem gimicky to me.
I feel like they are meant to be used to listen to a quick announcement during your commute, and not to have a conversation with someone. I agree with you, if it is for conversation, just take the headphones off.
@@StefTechSurfer non playable characters In games where people you can talk with and interact but u can’t physically control Like some shop owner in a game where u want to buy stuff Or random citizens in some village in a game
this is awesome. I had the chance to test my colleagues both momentum and xm4's, the momentum is clearly better sound with xm4 being no match in any way, but xm4 was smaller and lighter. we use our headphones in office with more 12 people in an open office environment with us trying to concentrate to code :) I just ordered xm4's a week ago since their ANC was clearly better, they sound fine while listening to Rammstein while coding:) and xm4's really feel like their a tank :)
Tried all of them.. need to say.. the senns pxc II is the best by a large margin. It is a question of preference..Impressive sound, extremely light..extreme comfort.. excellent call quality, impressive ANC. While: Bose 700: poor comfort, poor design. Sony xm4: poor comfort and poor call quality.
@@Twiztify I find the sound on the senns clean, clear and very good music separation.. you really hear all the details.. it is audiophile quality.. the bass is good too.. I tried with bassy music.. i found it enough.. if you have android you can go to galaxy music app and change the equalizer settings to jazz..this also changes the bass on utube. You can also change the equalizer in the sennheiser app(smart control) . You have to try yourself to see. But I find it really good.
In Amazon right now the price pxc550ii have a deal $187 dls, i think pxc550ii has a better Sound and style but xm4 by $270 have nice ANC... But right now in lock down and hard times to travel to use Sony ANC. i prefer sound quality, my vote is for pxc550ii
I'm just deciding between Sony XM4 (XM3 are out of stock) and Sennheiser PXC 550 II..so I ordered both to try...its hard one to decide. Sennheiser pros: more comfortable, better touch controls. Cons: not loud enough, not the best sound. Sony pros: sound is perfect, NC is slightly better, you can adjust sound as much as you want (app). Cons: not as comfortable, price, touch controls not so accurate. I dont care which cable they use for charging or about microphone, because I use them at work because of loud environment. I kinda go for Sony because of sound and bit better NC. otherwise Sennheiser's are also very good!
Yo bro, does the speak to chat feature get activated when eating? HAHA weird question but really wanna know. Thanks bud! Really enjoying your comparison videos
Ah yes, very great review ! Also the Momentum 3 has Aptx Low Latency codec which is great for gaming. I think it should have been mentioned even if some redit threads point some crackling noises.
Boss with the aid of your video clip explaining the difference between the Sony X Mac4, Sennhiser 3 & Sennheiser 552 I was able to make a precise choice on going for Sennheiser 3. Many many thanks 🙏 Boss & keeping on the good work🙏🙏🙏🙏😀😀👍👍
Thank you thank you thank you. I have not been able to find much information about depths of the ear pads, my poor ears stick out and get hurt--and I'm trying to get headphone specifically to help with sensory issue! Many reviews just go with "comfort" of the earpads. I was on the fence about buying it but I will definitely use your links to buy the PXC 550-II!
im not getting the point here on soundstage .. if you look on RTINGS page on 550 ii they give 3 on soundstage vote .. Less than xm3 ... so proably soundstage is something perceived differently by users
1.) Soundstage is predefined by the studio recording. Everything else is a myth. Instruments, voices etc ALWAYS have the exact same place no matter if you listen via 200 or 10.000 Euro/Dollar speakers. It's the same with headphones. 2.) Headphones are suffering from a big design flaw. Because they are basically Loudspeakers positioned left & right of the listener instead of in front of him. Unfortunately studio recordings are always made for "stereo triangle" which means two speakers 3 meters in front of the listener with also 3 meters space between them. That's why the sound is completely wrong when listening throughout a headphone. You're suddenly in the middle of the stage between the orchestra, not in front of it. Sennheiser 550 and Sony XM4 but also B&W PX (had them all and still own the PX) use "angled" drivers which means they are in an angle of 25 degree so that the sound comes a little bit more from "in front of you" instead of left/right next to you. That helps a bit but it's still far away from the stereo triangle. The Sennheiser PXC 550 which I owned nevertheless features a very impressive DSP algorithm (within the "smart control" App, it's called "spatial") which can be activated on them. If activated, the sound comes from "in front of you" like from loudspeakers. It's absolutely amazing and unique.
@@alemusicgirl Since it was more than 2 years ago I had to look it up myself.... In the "smart control" App there's an option called "spatial"....thats what I meant with DSP... Try to set it to "medium" ("high" was a bit too much for me) and it's like speakers in front of you.... PS: To get into that settings options you have to go into the "Regisseur" (in english language settings probably called "director" or something) menu first ...
I feel like I have an abnormal set of requirements for the headphones I’m looking for. Good audio, battery life, comfort, and ANC are all important; but I’m also looking at something that is easy to clean while also being rugged enough to handle not-so-clean environments. I work in an environment with white dust particles that can rub into clothes and equipment like chalk dust. I would need something that is pretty air-tight and also easy to wipe down after a work shift. I also wear nitrile gloves to prevent it from getting on my hands so something that is as hands-free as possible would be important, so that I’m touching my headphones with dirty gloves as little as possible. Not to mention that I workout after work, so being lightweight, sweat-friendly, and snug on my head so it doesn’t shift around are crucial.
Pcx 550ii also can connect though micro usb to typec cable . If you have pcx 550 Ii you must have it. It allow you to connect any typec connection device with mic
Pxc are the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever owned and trust me I’ve tried everything (Bose qc ultra, momentum 4, Sonos ace, b&w px7 and px8, mw65..) lol I have issues but it’s soooooo comfortable!
I have to say that the noise cancelling of the PXC 550 II changes the sound when it's activated, the soundstage gets a little more narrow and increases the bass, also I noticed that the left earcup Decrease its volume, I don't know why
Great Vid man. Excellent content and production. Came to hear your view on the PXC-550 II’s for outside use, as I already have the Momemtum 3’s, for home use. Thanks
I have really big ears and like to hear the vocals most in music, but I absolutely will not buy anything that uses micro-USB... Sorry PXC 550ii you were so close, but yet so far
@@AlessandroSchiassi that doesn't really solve the problem as you then have to carry a priority magnet cable (same as carrying a micro usb cable) but I get what you are saying. Tbh I think it's a really minor point to not buy the headphones though. I still use micro usb for 50% of my tech, work phone, vape, earbuds, power bank, Bluetooth speaker and more I can't remember. Even if I didn't and said ok usb C only I would have to have multiple USB C cables or charge everything one at a time which is more inconvenient to me. I have a few of those 3 to one leads, really useful as I can charge my personal phone, work phone and airpods all off one cable/charge brick and they fast charge if you use a compatible power brick. I have a 4 usb power bank and 4 X 3 to 1 cables, I can potentially charge 12 devices at once or 4 X iPhones, 4 micro usb and 4 usb C.
Is this an actual ambient mode now? It's a deal breaker for me if it's jsut talk-through and will always pause the music, I just want the option to walk through town listening to music without getting run over.
I have the pcx 550 and im quite happy with them. The ANC is decent and they are very comfortable. The only thing that I don’t like is that the headphones from sennheiser don’t get as loud as the Sony’s.
In the uk right now the sennheiser pcx-550 ll are being sold for less than £190 compare to the sony and momentum £350 price tag, i went with the pcx-550 ll 👍
Sennheiser PXC-550-II are on sale at Best Buy for $199. Deal! I paid full price for them when they first came out many months ago and I love mine. Thank you for doing this comparison as I was wondering about these new Sonys. I think I’ll keep my PXC 550-II’s! Thanks again! 👍🏻😁
@@jumbocrunchh Actually I tried one of their most popular models, the QC35 II and I don't remember I was very impressed. It's extremely comfortable though. Maybe I'll try the model you mentioned but for now I guess I'll stick to what I have. Thanks!
@@howardmathews5572 Yeah they’ve come a long way. My QC25 relative to the 35’s, are basically lifeless sounding with no dynamics. They’ve came a long way with punchier bass, less muddy sounding mids and crisper highs.
There must be some huge difference in the ear cup size between the PXC-550 (1) and (2). I had version 1 and while the sound quality was great, the ear cup size was way too small. I now have a pair of the Sony XM4's and the ear cup is more spacious and very much more comfortable, not feeling like I'm cramming my ears into them.
Awesome video! I am actually going to pick up the Sennheiser Momentum 3 to compare with my Sony XM4 today. By the way, what song is playing during the Quick Attention segment?
@@BigManT i actually returned the Sennheiser because the noise canceling was lacking and not as reliable. However, upon returning them with plans to keep the Sony, a friend reminded me of Bose. I had never liked the its flat sound signature, but decided to exchange the Senns for the newer Bose NC 700 model. I'm pleased to say that this headset finally offers enough bass to satisfy me since the Bose Music app now has EQ controls. Another thing is that the automatic switching between two simultaneously connected devices is seamless with Bose when compared with Sony.
I came here with a doubt, but now I am lost. If I LOVE metal, rock, jazz, EDM and deep bass is my thing (I watch a lot of sci-fi movies also such as interstellar). Which one would you tell me to pick?
Just the aptX LL in the 550-II is reason enough for me to go with them. I can't cope with the higher latency on many of the other alternatives for my workloads.
Could be the device BT cause found out testing with various devices. Was surprised the PXC 550 g1 using BT4.2 is having better connection and even range compared with some latest BT5.0 earbud. And then the the phone too will affect the connectivity with your headset. Certain phone have better BT connectivity.
@@kennykhoo1689 right on and thank you. At the time I had the latest Samsung phone (galaxy s10 plus) . I really can't wait til the Drop Pandas come out
My long term experience with the M3 has made sure that I won't buy a sony headphones again. First the good. The sound is great, not HD25 great but good. The AC is just epic, really the best a had used so far. The first 2 monthes with them were great, than the problems started. constant BT issues, battery problems, touch pad issues, randomly not turning on, squeaky plastic and more... They are advertised them as 29huors battery but my don't last more than an hour before turning off without warning (if they turn on anyway). Got my replaced 3 time in less then a year and need to send them again, just shit quality control, really disappointed...
Thanks for the great review. Any chance you can bring the EPOS/Sennheiser Adapt 660 into the mix? I can't find any testing between the Adapt 660 vs the PXC550II - they share a common shell and many features, but I don't know if they are really the same headphones or not.
The device you were using appears to be sending out based on AAC. You should try listening to Hi-Fi music on LDAC. It makes the music more fuller so to speak.
I have both the Sennheiser Momentum 3’s and the 550-II’s and I have to say it’s the best Combo. You get the best sound on the market with the M3 and best comfort with the 550
How much a difference in sound quality do you notice between the two? If not much, I'll probably get the 550-II's because they're looking like a hybrid between the XM4 and the Momentum 3.
Question: I want the PXC 550 ii, because i care much about sound quality. But that's also why i have a hard time letting go on Sony 1000XM.x series because of the LDAC codec. I don't care about stability as i have never experienced any problems with that on my 1000XM2s. However most people say they can't hear different between LDAC and APTX. Anyone here agree on that? I can hear difference between SBC and LDAC so i know it's possible to hear the difference between the different codecs. But i might as well get the PXC 500 ii if you can't hear the difference between APTX and LDAC. ANC is definitely good on both. Comfort maybe even better on the PXC 550 ii? Oh and Soundguys tested battery life. ANC on, playing at 70db. PXC 550 ii lasted ~22 hours. Sony 1000XM4 lasted ~20 hours. PXC 550 ii actually lasts 10% longer than what Sennheiser state according to Soundguys. That's a pretty good safety margin. Maybe Sennheiser did a test at full volume. Don't know what testing sony did, maybe ANC on but no music?? But lasting 33% less than stated in the specs, makes me not want to buy the Sonys. It makes them untrustworthy. But in the end it still comes down to sound quality for me. What really bothers me is micro-usb for PXC headsets.. such a big drawback.
LDAC offers 990kbit and ATPX offers 330kbit which sounds like a huge lack, but there is one thing to keep in mind. If you are listening music on e.g. spotify you won't experience a better sound quality, because spotify themselves only offers 330kbit on max settings so yeah. Only if you purchased hifi music the advantage is noticeable
@@kommentarschreiber1611 after having tried the PXC 550 ii for a couple of weeks i have decided to keep them. They are more comfortable and actually sounds a little better in my opinion. I use tidal, so i do indeed listen to a HiFi source. I am to disappointed it isn't AptX HD. But apparently AptX is also well made, even tho it has a low bitrate
I'm a bass lover i don't care about other features please which do you think can give me that deep bass between sm4 and pxc ii bcos I'm not a fan of the m3 even though it sounds best pls answer I'm in the market 🙏
Extremely high quality video. But all of these videos fails when doesn't consider a pair of headphones paired to a TV for media consumption. The latency test is crucial.
Latency is much much higher with LDAC (>Apt x>aptx ll). I use M3 with aptx low latency bt transmitter and latency is approx 40ms, zero if I use digital optical out direct from TV box. Haven't used XM4 but several negative user reviews when it comes to watching TV, with some saying XM3s worked much better (due to aptx having less latency than LDAC,)
This dude is making various comparisons and i love it!
His videos are top notch. Extremely useful when making a purchase.
I agree - after Jimm's review room🔥 (as he is not making any videos now) I like this guy... 🔥🔥🔥
this is a funny sentence but I def agree, he knows we're comparison shopping lol
Personally I use the Momentum 3 for day to day use. I find that unless you travel a lot or use a lot of public transportation you don't need a ton of ANC block out everyday sounds. The better sound quality on top of that makes them a go for me!
Retro Ulbrecht I agree completely.
Are they uncomfortable for everyday use?
I do as well, I absolutely love them. However I really really want to try the AirPods max
I don't know how. I had the 550 and got the Momentum 3 and couldn't wear them for more than 30min without them hurting my ears. Sold them and now have the 550-II
@@nathenoneptoh can you share your experience with them even with a micro usb cable, because I’m trying to choose between them or the Sony m4
This is my favourite video on this chanel!
My personal winner would be the PXC550-II bcs Im a sound guy. I LOVED the sound on the first gen of these. It's just UNMATCHED!
Noise cancelling is good enough and the micro usb is the one thing that I have to overlook because the sound on these is BEYOND AMAZING.
Thanks for making this video. My brother has been trying to convince me to get thr Sony xm4's. But I've been a senheiser snob for years now. Thanks to my best friend. And when I saw the momentum 3's on sale for 230, I had to look up comparisons to see what would be best to aim for. And this video confirmed for me. To grab the Momentum 3's. I'm a bass addict, and I use my headphones at home 99% of the time. Almost never go out with headphones on. Plus, the battery life doesnt affect me as much. Since I'm typically a "wired type" anyway. This video helped my decision a lot, and I hope to see more videos like this in the future.
Got my XM4 a few days ago and I must say he's quite right, but it really depends on the music you are listening to and your preferences.
I listen to rock/metal and even if the XM4 is great I should probably have taken the Momentum 3 instead regarding purely sound and design. The XM4 is maybe more for electronic/techno/bassy music and watching TV/movies, and I really understand why the mainstream UA-camrs like it so much. You can really feel the bass.
Out of the box the XM4 sounded not so good compared to my Sennheiser HDR180 (home wireless headphone open back). It couldn't keep up with the speed and clarity on some fast metal songs, especially in the mids. However after spending 2h to find the right EQ and settings, comparing the 2 headphones over and over, the XM4 now sounds noticeably better than at the beginning, definitely more powerful than my HDR180 but a little less precise though (open back vs close back). Like if it needed some break-in time of a few hours like leather shoes. So don't hesitate to take the time to tune it and try it for multiple hours before making an opinion.
Overall there are other good advantages to the XM4 over the Momentum 3 depending on your use case. It's lighter, smaller and more practical. The EQ of the app is better, and that's important. The touch controls also have their advantages because on my previous headphones i was too often pressing the wrong buttons, while here you can't fail the gesture.
Regarding the codecs, to be honest for the common people SBC, AAC or LDAC 990kbps doesn't make a big difference. I tested all formats. With a FLAC file if I pay attention I hear that the song is somehow cleaner in LDAC 990kbps, but with a MP3 at 320kbps or a UA-cam music video there's practically no difference. The AAC may be a tiny bit better than SBC on my Galaxy S10, but on my laptop the SBC delivers surprisingly well, maybe even better. Connecting it with a wire to my DAC was the overall best by only a little margin. The sound signature is having a much bigger impact than the Resolution, at least for the 99% of people who are not trained audiophiles. Also Because LDAC or AptX require too much bandwidth you can only connect to multiple devices through AAC or SBC (or both), so that's a bummer but for my use case there's not really an impact.
To note that I could keep a clean connection between the XM4 and the Galaxy S10 with LDAC 990kbps (forced) at the other side of my apartment through 2 rooms, better than my HDR180. That was surprising compared to some testers observations.
DSEE Extreme makes a small difference, noticeable, but small.
I also previously had the Bose QC35 (one) and with the XM4 the improvement for me is noticeable because the Bose signature is rather for warm/calm music. It couldn't keep up with metal songs.
I think the big limitations for the sound are really now coming from the Bluetooth bandwidth. Not being able to have multi-device support for LDAC or AptX is the perfect example. So I understand why Sony is implementing this DSEE AI for improving the music resolution directly in the headphone rather than including AptX. Looking at the Airpods Max it seems that Apple is following the same path.
I have the exact Bose headphones, do you recommend upgrading to the xm4’s?
@@asieltrejo7926 Depends the music you like. If you're more a Jazz music guy, warm singers/music, light pop, and if you like the comfort of the bose QC35 don't upgrade. If you like strong bass, or aggressive music with highs/mids/lows you can consider upgrading as the XM4 equalizer offers really a wider range of options that the QC35 doesn't have (remember to tune with the EQ to your preference because out of the box it's meeehhh). Consider also the Sennheiser Momemtum 3 which has also strong advantages over the QC35 for a larger panel of music. If you're not sure I would strongly recommend to tryout in a shop, or order both knowing you'll give back one.
Dsee ai to me is like finding the best available for the things you have right now. While "the real best" to me is every combination that supports AptX HD. The difference is noticeable, ngl. But i guess the future would follow dsee ai way.
Even though I would have loved to get the better sound of the Momentum 3 (or 2), for the price, comfort and battery, I went with the PXC 550 v1 on sale. The ANC is less stellar than the second version, but there is one none the less. I really love them, they sound great (greater than any previous headphones I had) and I don't have any problem wearing them all day long.
Try the eq in there app, captune. Set the eq like a U and save as custom, then thank me later 👍
What's really drawing me towards the Momentums is the fact that they are so versatile. I can use them wirelessly, with the 3,5mm audio cable (bad idea to plug it straight into your PC or phone as it has an impedance of 100 Ohms, which is obviously a bit too much to hear their full potential when plugged straight into the source) and USB-C which is especially useful. Obviously, like the PXC, it also sounds objectively better than the other mainstream competitors and they used materials that aren't just renamed types of plastic.
Though to be fair, even the all plastic Sennheisers hold up very well.
(Apparently you can also turn them off by holding one of the buttons and use them passively with the audio cable to bypass the electronics inside of it which supposedly makes them sound a lot more neutral and neutralizes that big hump in the bass area)
Trying to figure out the next set of headphones to keep in my work backpack and this video did it for me. Just ordered a pair of the PXC 550-II's at a STEEP discount compared to the Sonys. Everyone says "just get the Sonys" but I wasn't convinced they'd sound as good as I want. Great video and look forward to testing them.
How are they. How is low freq NC. And do they make a hissing sound when NC on and no music playing.
@@herenkapsalon I ended up returning them. The noise cancelling was good but the sound quality was lacking and they were very uncomfortable on my biggish head.
Disclaimer: I have fallen down the audiophile rabbit hole.
Great review, I actually picked up the Sannheiser Mometum 3 for $270 last week on amazon, the price fluctuates so keep checking, I also have the XM4, and love there all around sound and functionality, but the detail and separation of the sound of the Momentum’s in my opinion is just superior. I also use the momentum’s for my music listening.
Why do you have 2 Bluetooth headphones for the same purpose? I use the Sennheiser Momentum 3 since release. While for ANC headphones they are good (-3 db bass), they are no where near mid-fi / hi-fi headphones. Sell the Sonys and buy Beyerdynamic DT 1990 / Sennheiser HD 660s / Hifiman Sundara. They sound different and it is preference but they sound better than any ANC headphones
Have you noticed any over heating in the momentum 3s i have a headset with sheepskin ear cups and they like to overheat
omeee agreed, Sundara headphones are freaking awesome
I actually returned my momentum 3, even though I love there sound, I thought the design wasn't that great. Having to fold to turn on and off of was a hassle, since I like to have them hanging and have them readily available. Plus the Sony noise canceling was much better, and more user friendly for my needs. I instead replaced them with the Momentum true wireless 2 earbuds, and I love them, the same Sanhieser clear sound in small mobile format. Best sounding earbuds I have ever owned.
Ray Cabrera indeed the m2’s are great but for a more immersive sound I reach for my momentum 3’s, they just sound so much more open. I know what you mean but with the m3’s around your neck feels awful although I don’t often need to in my lifestyle
Now this is an honest video. Never understood how could someone like the sound signature of 1000XM4 over PXC550 ii.
Momentum is typical Sennheiser consumer grade sound, and this wireless momentum is not really for commuters ( it's really big and looks ridiculous)
Somebody finally acknowledged that pxc550 sounds SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER than 1000XM4.
well, in my country the Sony 1000xm4 retail for 400$, and the Sennheiser PXC 550-II is on sale for 200$. So you can guess which im buying.
Go for PXC 550 in my opinion.
Same right now there is around 102 dollar difference in their price tag
This was a great review. Wish I had found it before I made my Sony purchase. Keep up the great work!
Sony's look the best. Especially in white. Beats the Bose 700s!
@@StefTechSurfer it's silver
@@StefTechSurfer I own the m4s and I think in the looks dept they aren’t even top 3
@@StefTechSurfer Sonys suck, they only have bass, the mids and highs sound terrible
I got the Sennheiser Momentum 3. The EQ system is the best I have seen on any wireless headset so far,
and The build quality is second to none.
I been getting Sennheiser for years now and it never failed the durability or gym test.
I'm still curious about the wireless Sennheisers. I just left my 1000XM4s for Bang & Olufsen H9 3rd Gen and I absolutely love them. I wanted to trade better sound quality and wasn't as interested in the Sony top class ANC. But the H9s are just as good IMO. Some outside sounds are even quieter some slightly less. But the sound quality is a substantial improvement. Much better separation and wider soundstage. Highs are more crisp but somehow less shrill/sibilant. Bass is smoother and deeper. I wasn't a fan of the more mid-bass boom on the Sony's. H9s are more like a soft home theater subwoofer than a 00s iPod speaker like the Sony's had. Gestures also work more consistently.
These letting-ambient-sound-in features are all fine and dandy, I would still take my headphones of when talking to people out of politeness. So these features seem gimicky to me.
I feel like they are meant to be used to listen to a quick announcement during your commute, and not to have a conversation with someone. I agree with you, if it is for conversation, just take the headphones off.
@@Bkindmonk ah ok, in that regard it makes sense.
Why does he look like a NPC when he tests the ANC
I was thinking the same thing
NPC?
@@StefTechSurfer non playable characters
In games where people you can talk with and interact but u can’t physically control
Like some shop owner in a game where u want to buy stuff
Or random citizens in some village in a game
@@youtubeisnotajob4103 lol thx
@@youtubeisnotajob4103 Thanks for your explanation 👍
this is awesome. I had the chance to test my colleagues both momentum and xm4's, the momentum is clearly better sound with xm4 being no match in any way, but xm4 was smaller and lighter. we use our headphones in office with more 12 people in an open office environment with us trying to concentrate to code :)
I just ordered xm4's a week ago since their ANC was clearly better, they sound fine while listening to Rammstein while coding:) and xm4's really feel like their a tank :)
Du hast
I just bought the 1000xm4 brand new here in chile for like 140 dollars. It's like the best deal ever, I'm so happy xD
You´re so lucky congrats and excellent choice.
Excellent stolen goods "deal", yes...
@@s.b.c.1950 nope, it was 100% legal. It was an online sale of a retail store
@@s.b.c.1950 Cry about it
Tried all of them.. need to say.. the senns pxc II is the best by a large margin. It is a question of preference..Impressive sound, extremely light..extreme comfort.. excellent call quality, impressive ANC. While: Bose 700: poor comfort, poor design. Sony xm4: poor comfort and poor call quality.
hey man, i was strongly considering ordering the XM4's, for the bass. How is the bass on the pxc's?
@@Twiztify I find the sound on the senns clean, clear and very good music separation.. you really hear all the details.. it is audiophile quality.. the bass is good too.. I tried with bassy music.. i found it enough.. if you have android you can go to galaxy music app and change the equalizer settings to jazz..this also changes the bass on utube. You can also change the equalizer in the sennheiser app(smart control) . You have to try yourself to see. But I find it really good.
@@rs45888 thanks brother.
How is sound and ANC compared to the momentum 3s for you. Is the sound that much better on the the Momentum’s and their anc so much worse?
@@karl-yi4ir Momentum 3 was not comfortable for me and the call quality was not too good, took too much of background sound in...
Great review. Far more detailed and with really good demos - compared to the magazine and web reviews I've seen
In Amazon right now the price pxc550ii have a deal $187 dls, i think pxc550ii has a better Sound and style but xm4 by $270 have nice ANC... But right now in lock down and hard times to travel to use Sony ANC. i prefer sound quality, my vote is for pxc550ii
I'm just deciding between Sony XM4 (XM3 are out of stock) and Sennheiser PXC 550 II..so I ordered both to try...its hard one to decide. Sennheiser pros: more comfortable, better touch controls. Cons: not loud enough, not the best sound.
Sony pros: sound is perfect, NC is slightly better, you can adjust sound as much as you want (app).
Cons: not as comfortable, price, touch controls not so accurate.
I dont care which cable they use for charging or about microphone, because I use them at work because of loud environment.
I kinda go for Sony because of sound and bit better NC. otherwise Sennheiser's are also very good!
Best review video ive ever seen in my life, great job.
Great review! Cant wait for someone to compare the drop pandas to the sennheiser momentum 3s..
Yo bro, does the speak to chat feature get activated when eating? HAHA weird question but really wanna know. Thanks bud! Really enjoying your comparison videos
i have the xm4s and i did that test for u, they do not :)
Ah yes, very great review ! Also the Momentum 3 has Aptx Low Latency codec which is great for gaming. I think it should have been mentioned even if some redit threads point some crackling noises.
Whats interesting is if you turn on club mode in senn app for pxc 550s it sounds very similar to momentum 3
I see, so I will be permanently clubbing if I buy the Momentum 3...Add to cart! =D
Boss with the aid of your video clip explaining the difference between the Sony X Mac4, Sennhiser 3 & Sennheiser 552 I was able to make a precise choice on going for Sennheiser 3.
Many many thanks 🙏 Boss & keeping on the good work🙏🙏🙏🙏😀😀👍👍
Thank you thank you thank you. I have not been able to find much information about depths of the ear pads, my poor ears stick out and get hurt--and I'm trying to get headphone specifically to help with sensory issue! Many reviews just go with "comfort" of the earpads. I was on the fence about buying it but I will definitely use your links to buy the PXC 550-II!
Glad my video helped
im not getting the point here on soundstage .. if you look on RTINGS page on 550 ii they give 3 on soundstage vote .. Less than xm3 ... so proably soundstage is something perceived differently by users
I wild guess is, they think the soundstage feels fake
@@beliveinurself and what angle drivers means exactly? I don't know about sorry ?
1.) Soundstage is predefined by the studio recording. Everything else is a myth. Instruments, voices etc ALWAYS have the exact same place no matter if you listen via 200 or 10.000 Euro/Dollar speakers. It's the same with headphones.
2.) Headphones are suffering from a big design flaw. Because they are basically Loudspeakers positioned left & right of the listener instead of in front of him. Unfortunately studio recordings are always made for "stereo triangle" which means two speakers 3 meters in front of the listener with also 3 meters space between them. That's why the sound is completely wrong when listening throughout a headphone. You're suddenly in the middle of the stage between the orchestra, not in front of it.
Sennheiser 550 and Sony XM4 but also B&W PX (had them all and still own the PX) use "angled" drivers which means they are in an angle of 25 degree so that the sound comes a little bit more from "in front of you" instead of left/right next to you. That helps a bit but it's still far away from the stereo triangle.
The Sennheiser PXC 550 which I owned nevertheless features a very impressive DSP algorithm (within the "smart control" App, it's called "spatial") which can be activated on them. If activated, the sound comes from "in front of you" like from loudspeakers. It's absolutely amazing and unique.
@@s.b.c.1950 sorry but how i can activate this DSP in my pxc 550ii? is it wireless?
@@alemusicgirl Since it was more than 2 years ago I had to look it up myself.... In the "smart control" App there's an option called "spatial"....thats what I meant with DSP... Try to set it to "medium" ("high" was a bit too much for me) and it's like speakers in front of you....
PS: To get into that settings options you have to go into the "Regisseur" (in english language settings probably called "director" or something) menu first ...
I feel like I have an abnormal set of requirements for the headphones I’m looking for. Good audio, battery life, comfort, and ANC are all important; but I’m also looking at something that is easy to clean while also being rugged enough to handle not-so-clean environments. I work in an environment with white dust particles that can rub into clothes and equipment like chalk dust. I would need something that is pretty air-tight and also easy to wipe down after a work shift. I also wear nitrile gloves to prevent it from getting on my hands so something that is as hands-free as possible would be important, so that I’m touching my headphones with dirty gloves as little as possible. Not to mention that I workout after work, so being lightweight, sweat-friendly, and snug on my head so it doesn’t shift around are crucial.
Beige Jabra 85h
So what choice did you end up making?
Pcx 550ii also can connect though micro usb to typec cable . If you have pcx 550 Ii you must have it. It allow you to connect any typec connection device with mic
watching on the XM4s
loving them
definetely!
@@batu_cagan theyh are trash
@@thongtran9784 ı respect your opinion but why?
@@batu_cagan too bassy
@@thongtran9784 you can change EQ from the app just set clear bass to -5
I use the Sennheiser Momentum 3 for day to day use occasionally Sony WH-1000XM4 . They are great headphones to own , best of both worlds .
Pxc are the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever owned and trust me I’ve tried everything (Bose qc ultra, momentum 4, Sonos ace, b&w px7 and px8, mw65..) lol I have issues but it’s soooooo comfortable!
I picked up my pxc 550II for $219 out the door and I love them.
Just got mine for $190 brand new on Amazon
Loud enough? And how’s the bass? The deep bass?
I have to say that the noise cancelling of the PXC 550 II changes the sound when it's activated, the soundstage gets a little more narrow and increases the bass, also I noticed that the left earcup Decrease its volume, I don't know why
Great Vid man. Excellent content and production. Came to hear your view on the PXC-550 II’s for outside use, as I already have the Momemtum 3’s, for home use. Thanks
Did you get them and how are they, how is the hissing white noise on 550 II compaired to momentum 3.
Depends on your sound preference really. And your budget.
great. After watching your video, I bought a momentum wireless 3 from the Internate.
Thank you for making these awesome videos, through them you have been very helpful in helping me learn about headphones and decide which pair to get.
I have really big ears and like to hear the vocals most in music, but I absolutely will not buy anything that uses micro-USB... Sorry PXC 550ii you were so close, but yet so far
Just get one of those magnetic usb chargers and leave the tip always attached, problem solved.
@@AlessandroSchiassi that doesn't really solve the problem as you then have to carry a priority magnet cable (same as carrying a micro usb cable) but I get what you are saying.
Tbh I think it's a really minor point to not buy the headphones though.
I still use micro usb for 50% of my tech, work phone, vape, earbuds, power bank, Bluetooth speaker and more I can't remember. Even if I didn't and said ok usb C only I would have to have multiple USB C cables or charge everything one at a time which is more inconvenient to me.
I have a few of those 3 to one leads, really useful as I can charge my personal phone, work phone and airpods all off one cable/charge brick and they fast charge if you use a compatible power brick. I have a 4 usb power bank and 4 X 3 to 1 cables, I can potentially charge 12 devices at once or 4 X iPhones, 4 micro usb and 4 usb C.
You will be one of those giant ear pensionists later... I'm happy my ears are small and sexy.
This is a perfect review. It answered all my questions. Thanks 😁👏
Glad to help lots of love went into that video
if you double tab the pxc 550 ii touch pad it will activate ambient mode
Is this an actual ambient mode now? It's a deal breaker for me if it's jsut talk-through and will always pause the music, I just want the option to walk through town listening to music without getting run over.
@@tSp289 it pauses music. Thats also something I dont like.
Marek Lagger Do you have the newest firmware?
I have the pcx 550 and im quite happy with them. The ANC is decent and they are very comfortable. The only thing that I don’t like is that the headphones from sennheiser don’t get as loud as the Sony’s.
The Momentum 3´s get WAY louder than the Sony´s.
E. O. I know! But he wrote that headphones from Sennheiser don’t get as loud as the Sony’s. That’s not true if you count the M3’s
Any louder from senns and you risk hearing damage
E. O. I didn’t mean the m3, sorry for the misunderstanding 😁
Loved the mic test, thank you!
In the uk right now the sennheiser pcx-550 ll are being sold for less than £190 compare to the sony and momentum £350 price tag, i went with the pcx-550 ll 👍
Thinking of buying them too with this sale it seems like the perfect moment. Are you satisfied?
Sennheiser PXC-550-II are on sale at Best Buy for $199. Deal! I paid full price for them when they first came out many months ago and I love mine. Thank you for doing this comparison as I was wondering about these new Sonys. I think I’ll keep my PXC 550-II’s! Thanks again! 👍🏻😁
i love my PXC 550 and Sony WI-1000XM2. One for good sound, and one for excellent ANC.
I have the PXC 550 first gen, is it worth upgrading?
@@howardmathews5572 No, but it is worth upgrading to the Bose 700 or QC Earbuds. My QC Earbuds are better in every way.
@@jumbocrunchh Actually I tried one of their most popular models, the QC35 II and I don't remember I was very impressed. It's extremely comfortable though. Maybe I'll try the model you mentioned but for now I guess I'll stick to what I have. Thanks!
@@howardmathews5572 Yeah they’ve come a long way. My QC25 relative to the 35’s, are basically lifeless sounding with no dynamics. They’ve came a long way with punchier bass, less muddy sounding mids and crisper highs.
@@jumbocrunchh Awesome! Maybe they'll be my next cans 🙌
I love my Momentum 3.
thanks for the comparison i bought the Sennheiser PXC 550-II cuz it has a much higher discount
Lol same. How are you liking yours?
There must be some huge difference in the ear cup size between the PXC-550 (1) and (2). I had version 1 and while the sound quality was great, the ear cup size was way too small.
I now have a pair of the Sony XM4's and the ear cup is more spacious and very much more comfortable, not feeling like I'm cramming my ears into them.
Great Video! I think you should do wh1000xm4 pxc 550 ii and bose nc 700 comparison?
Just bought the M3's. They are fantastic.
congrats , why not the Sennheiser PXC 550-II ?
@@evcanada1451 well it was his choice
@@evcanada1451 BECAUSE MOMENTUM 3s are the flagship of sennheiser and SOUND BETTER THAN PXC 550-IIs
I try 2 of three hear, still stick my Bose Quietcomfort II
amazing video thanks
helped me chose which ones to buy
The micro usb charging port was enough to get turned off from PZC550 ii. Shame
Awesome video! I am actually going to pick up the Sennheiser Momentum 3 to compare with my Sony XM4 today.
By the way, what song is playing during the Quick Attention segment?
What are better from your experience out of them both can I have an update possibly
@@BigManT i actually returned the Sennheiser because the noise canceling was lacking and not as reliable. However, upon returning them with plans to keep the Sony, a friend reminded me of Bose.
I had never liked the its flat sound signature, but decided to exchange the Senns for the newer Bose NC 700 model. I'm pleased to say that this headset finally offers enough bass to satisfy me since the Bose Music app now has EQ controls.
Another thing is that the automatic switching between two simultaneously connected devices is seamless with Bose when compared with Sony.
Just bought some momentum 3s off eBay new for 250! Can't wait
Great comparison im getting the sennheisers for sure the sonys are fine but I like open sound rather than bass anyday
Hi , great review. How does these compare to these headphones when it comes to sound quality with ANC turned on?
I tried laughing with my WH-1000XM4 with Speak To Chat on and it did not make STC go off.
So instead of saying Thank You to the barista, just laugh?
I came here with a doubt, but now I am lost. If I LOVE metal, rock, jazz, EDM and deep bass is my thing (I watch a lot of sci-fi movies also such as interstellar). Which one would you tell me to pick?
Best review hands down!
I just bought PCX II for $176, was a good deal?
Pxc 550 2 is $187 now on Amazon
Just the aptX LL in the 550-II is reason enough for me to go with them. I can't cope with the higher latency on many of the other alternatives for my workloads.
Please make a comparison for the Phiaton Legacy 900 vs Sony WH1000-M4 vs PXC 550-II. thank you
I gave away my pxc 550's to my Brother. I don't know if they had a malfunction or not . Bluetooth on music would just quit .
Could be the device BT cause found out testing with various devices. Was surprised the PXC 550 g1 using BT4.2 is having better connection and even range compared with some latest BT5.0 earbud.
And then the the phone too will affect the connectivity with your headset. Certain phone have better BT connectivity.
@@kennykhoo1689 right on and thank you. At the time I had the latest Samsung phone (galaxy s10 plus) . I really can't wait til the Drop Pandas come out
dude thank you so much for this video. you're a legend
Hats off the best headphone comparison channel
Nice detailed comparison man👍
Top notch review, thanks man!
Dude this is an awesome review. So in depth!
My long term experience with the M3 has made sure that I won't buy a sony headphones again.
First the good.
The sound is great, not HD25 great but good.
The AC is just epic, really the best a had used so far.
The first 2 monthes with them were great, than the problems started.
constant BT issues, battery problems, touch pad issues, randomly not turning on, squeaky plastic and more...
They are advertised them as 29huors battery but my don't last more than an hour before turning off without warning (if they turn on anyway).
Got my replaced 3 time in less then a year and need to send them again, just shit quality control, really disappointed...
Thanks for the great review. Any chance you can bring the EPOS/Sennheiser Adapt 660 into the mix? I can't find any testing between the Adapt 660 vs the PXC550II - they share a common shell and many features, but I don't know if they are really the same headphones or not.
The device you were using appears to be sending out based on AAC. You should try listening to Hi-Fi music on LDAC. It makes the music more fuller so to speak.
Perfect vid for me thanks - subbed
Excellent thorough review. You sold me on the Momentum 3s.
love u man great reviews
I just wish senns are cheaper.
I have both the Sennheiser Momentum 3’s and the 550-II’s and I have to say it’s the best Combo. You get the best sound on the market with the M3 and best comfort with the 550
How much a difference in sound quality do you notice between the two? If not much, I'll probably get the 550-II's because they're looking like a hybrid between the XM4 and the Momentum 3.
@@Paycheck777 which one did you take
@@dnglfstk9409 Took the Momentum 3’s let me know if you have any questions I’d be glad to help another chap out
@@Paycheck777 is it worth ?
@@Paycheck777 Or should I buy other headphones for comfort
Great video mate. Keep it up.
Perfect comparison-review, new sub
Good reviews, thanks!
Great comparison, thx!
Question: I want the PXC 550 ii, because i care much about sound quality. But that's also why i have a hard time letting go on Sony 1000XM.x series because of the LDAC codec. I don't care about stability as i have never experienced any problems with that on my 1000XM2s. However most people say they can't hear different between LDAC and APTX. Anyone here agree on that? I can hear difference between SBC and LDAC so i know it's possible to hear the difference between the different codecs. But i might as well get the PXC 500 ii if you can't hear the difference between APTX and LDAC. ANC is definitely good on both. Comfort maybe even better on the PXC 550 ii?
Oh and Soundguys tested battery life. ANC on, playing at 70db.
PXC 550 ii lasted ~22 hours.
Sony 1000XM4 lasted ~20 hours.
PXC 550 ii actually lasts 10% longer than what Sennheiser state according to Soundguys. That's a pretty good safety margin.
Maybe Sennheiser did a test at full volume.
Don't know what testing sony did, maybe ANC on but no music?? But lasting 33% less than stated in the specs, makes me not want to buy the Sonys. It makes them untrustworthy.
But in the end it still comes down to sound quality for me.
What really bothers me is micro-usb for PXC headsets.. such a big drawback.
LDAC offers 990kbit and ATPX offers 330kbit which sounds like a huge lack, but there is one thing to keep in mind. If you are listening music on e.g. spotify you won't experience a better sound quality, because spotify themselves only offers 330kbit on max settings so yeah. Only if you purchased hifi music the advantage is noticeable
@@kommentarschreiber1611 after having tried the PXC 550 ii for a couple of weeks i have decided to keep them. They are more comfortable and actually sounds a little better in my opinion.
I use tidal, so i do indeed listen to a HiFi source.
I am to disappointed it isn't AptX HD. But apparently AptX is also well made, even tho it has a low bitrate
@@torx0149 have you tried out the sonys?
@@kommentarschreiber1611 yes. I've had them for 3 years now
@@torx0149 ah ok
Does Sony XM4 pause the movie when u take if off, like with music?
yep! they also paused this video when i took em off :)
I got the xm4 for $299 last week. I love them
sony 1000xm4 or sennheiser pxc 550-ii ?
Nice video bro! Appreaciate it.
How to control the EQ while connecting them to a TV?
Thorough review ty
I'm a bass lover i don't care about other features please which do you think can give me that deep bass between sm4 and pxc ii bcos I'm not a fan of the m3 even though it sounds best pls answer I'm in the market 🙏
Appreciate the fit comparisons around head and ear size, thank you.
the best headphone reviews hands down
You should tell us your personal choice
Extremely high quality video. But all of these videos fails when doesn't consider a pair of headphones paired to a TV for media consumption. The latency test is crucial.
They all use high quality codecs (LDAC AND APTX) so it's safe to assume all will be pretty damn good on the latency front
Latency is much much higher with LDAC (>Apt x>aptx ll). I use M3 with aptx low latency bt transmitter and latency is approx 40ms, zero if I use digital optical out direct from TV box. Haven't used XM4 but several negative user reviews when it comes to watching TV, with some saying XM3s worked much better (due to aptx having less latency than LDAC,)
The momentum 3's look ridiculous I couldn't wear those outside who is in the design team Mr Magoo.
Which would be best for blocking out the noise of walking on a treadmill?