Just got the PXC 550-IIs for $158 USD and I am wonderfully confident that I made the right choice. As of time of writing this (Sep 20, 2021) they are still on sale on Amazon and Sennheiser in the U.S. for $168 USD. Seriously, I have been absolutely astounded with them for the price I got them at. Still, either alternative can be an excellent choice as well.
@@chamade166 you’re right, they’re overrated trash. I tried the xm4s and my airpods pro are louder than them 😂😂 and the xm4s got too much bass, sounds muddy,and distorted at max volume. And I expected way better sound quality, the only thing I liked about them is their ANC that’s it. I’d rate the sony as 3/10. Bose 700 was comparatively better and their sound signature was much more balanced haha
@@jatnierdorta no the Sony’s sucked and sounded the worst out of all the top tier brands I’ve tried: Bose, Sennheiser, jabra, bang& olufsen (h9i) , shure aonic. Bose sounded way better and more balanced soundstage than sony, and also, Sony and bose have the best noise cancellation. I tried the overrated XM4s with the sony app, I used spotify premium with 320kbps streaming, I tried with all EQ settings, it was just too bassy, sounds distorted at max volume and they aren’t even loud enough. The only thing great about sony is their ANC, thats it, this is my personal opinion, and obviously sound is subjective. But if it comes to audio quality, Nothing can beat SENNHEISER in my opinion.
@@sayemak99 Bro you hit it the nail on the head. I’ve had the Sony xm3 and xm4 and the sound quality quality is not good out the box. Your right he bass is just too prominent and muddy mixing with the mids. For better bass I just use my crusher evos. Tired of people overeating them.
@@thongtran9784 The only thing I had to compare them to are the Sony xm4’s. I picked those up first and was super disappointed with the sound quality, so I returned them, did a bit more research and landed on the momentum 3’s. The sound quality is far better and a lot of this has to do with how tight and low the bass response is. Music separation was also very noticeable in comparison. I don’t have the air pods Max and don’t plan on getting them, especially now that it seems in terms of sound quality, sennheiser is still on top.
@@tylerstirling2843 i bought the xm4 and returned them also. The sound was not as my expectation. I think it sound worse than the airpodpro lol. I dont know about the momentum 3 but i might pick these on . Thank you
@@thongtran9784 No problem. I don’t want to hype them up too much but I’m pretty happy with them as far as sound quality is concerned. They’re pretty lousy when it comes to noise cancellation and transparency though.
@GYMCADDY you have to try this! Leave the battery on the PXCs to deplete and then connect it to an amp/ASIO...then you will unleash the hidden potential of these headphones..they sound at least two times better
Got me to buy the momentum 3's. Biggest shame is that these arent even on display at our local best buy... I was able to try the SONY XM4's and the BOSE 700 headphones. Right out of the gate the fit and feel on the SONY's is a magnitude better than BOSE... the build on the BOSE leaves alot to be desired for the 400$ pricetag (380 on sale in Canada). I was nearly about to pull the trigger on the SONY XM4's until I saw your reviews... and I purchased the momentum 3's without even trying them out... they were even 40$ cheaper (360$). Best decision I think ive ever made.. the use of USB C and analog audio ontop of the bluetooth capability was a huge sell for me. Build quality is in another dimension compared to the BOSE 700/SONY XM4. ANC is clearly better on the SONY but i think this is deceiving.. it gives the perception that the sound is better but in reality after trying the momentum 3's I noticed that SONY and BOSE have an extremely muddy and bloated sound with the BOSE edging out slightly in clarity. I think its extremely important to bring up the questionable practice with BOSE's app for the 700 and the fact that it requires access to the MIC at all times... This turned me off as a consumer. Sennheiser momentum 3 is by far the king of this segment and I have no doubt that they will last a long time.
After checking out the latest models from other brands (excluding Apple) up-to approx. USD500, particularly listening to them at the store, I went with PXC. Hands down best neutral/natural sound for me, plus bargain price which was not the indicator. As per micro-USB I got cables which are universal at both ends micro/Type-C, don't see any or problems there. Just wish it had quick charge, and couple more notches for volume when used wirelessly, as via wire+DAC they are loud - but not a deal breaker. BTW, when i want party in my head - Momentum 3 Wireless. Gotta say I really like Sennheiser soundstage and signature.
Really enjoyed the comparison. I have the Momentum 2 wired and I like them a lot. I prefer the convenience of the AirPods Pro for mobile use, and then I listen to my hifiman Ananda when I am at home and I am connected to my stereo. They are a huge step up from anything I’ve ever heard before.
This is the video we have been waiting for. THANK YOU. Great video. It must be somewhat repetitive fo you top be making similar points about the different headphones. You are doing a great job comparing them in this way. Fantastic series of videos. I have both the Sennheisers and without having listened to the Airpods MAx I understand what you are been saying. I have heard many many headphones and believe the Sennheiser Momentum 3 to be one of the best, if not the very best, Bluetooth ANC headphone available right now. The PXC 550-II (or in my case the EPOS Adapt 660) is no slouch either. They are crisp and clear and have good instrument separation (imaging), Especially for a pair of light, closed-back, ANC headphones. The comfort thing is even more true and impacting than you stated. Having both I have found that they become even more comfortable as times goes by. I have fallen to sleep in bed with both and have used both on long trips on planes. I wish the Momentum 3 had longer battery life but for what I use them for - they are fine. Again thanks for the video - incredibly useful - especially when trying to assess what is a better headphone. I am probably not the Airpods MAx defined market but I do like headphones and they are an important entry into that genre. It would be great to see a comparison between the Bang and Olufsen H9 3rd Gen and the Bang and Olufsen H95. Just to see how they compare in the same way you have done here. The H95 is a real competitor to the Momentum in sound. It would also be good to see the comparison with the Airpods Max and the Bowers and Wilkins PX and PX7. Again there could be som specifics which really make this comparison very interesting. I have only heard of one reviewer who has taken the time to compare the H95 and the H9 3rd Gen to the Airpods Max but they didn't go into any detail of what they found. I own and love the H6 and their sound. It is from that foundation we get the B&O H9 and H95 sounds. They both carry much more bass but seem to retain the upper register clarity of the H6. As such I would very much like to know if the H95 is a better value purchase than the Airpods Max from a sound quality perspective. Once again, well done and thanks for the excellent video. 🔥🔥🔥
@@sayemak99 H95s are all about the highs. They sound rather ear piercing. Momentum 3s sound very balanced, and have good bass, but the ear cups don't stay in place well
@@paulshi5974 yeahh but overall As many reviews I’ve watched everywhere, Sennheisers have been chosen as the best, because they have the best soundstage and balance. They also have the best frequency response (6hz-22000Hz). Fyi, most of the competing headphones including bang&olufsen h95 have (20hz-20000hz) frequency response, and also sennheiser has 42mm driver whereas h95 has 40 mm drivers like AirPods max. So in specs wise as well as reviews, almost every reviewers voted sennheisers as the best. But yes sennheiser is truly focused on AUDIO QUALITY AND EXPERIENCE, I agree they’re not the most comfortable nor do they have the best ANC or battery life either...and as for H95s they’re way too much for what they give, 800$ is too much, let alone 300$ 😂 for that price range, I expect bang& olufsen to be way better and beat the sennheisers but they don’t. You just pay for the brand, just like people pay for iPhones. And also, neither too much bass nor too much highs/trebles are pleasant to our ears, well balanced sound is prefered by most people. And also, I prefer trebles more than bass, idk why almost everyone is obsessed with bass, I mean bass isn’t everything, bass is overrated 😂 like I think you know beats have way too much bass and thats why they sound trashy asf 😂
@@sayemak99 Of course bass isn't everything. It really depends on your music list. But a lot of the songs and music on my list sound more engaging when bass is brought out just a bit (doesn't have to reach the extent like on the Sony XB900Ns haha) I'm really tempting to get a pair of Momentum 3s now. My main issues to overcome are the battery and the headband. Headband, like I mentioned earlier, really likes to slide. It is already annoying to me when trying out in store. For the battery, I currently have a set of B&O H9i's, which have an advertised battery life of 30 hours - nearly double that of the Momentum 3's. But I listen to my H9i's wired with ANC off, so I pretty much never have to worry about battery life, and I only just top up before flights and trains. I don't know if I'm ready to really ditch a lot of battery life just yet haha
@@paulshi5974 don’t think twice, Sennheiser Momentum are the best headphones you can buy right now if Audio quality and soundstage is your main concern, I know the battery life isn’t great like sony but the battery has to be sacrificed for such an audio quality, in my opinion, nothing can beat sennheiser...but if you need better battery life and comfort, I think you should try Bose 700, they have better ANC controls than Sony. And I like their soundstage more than sony as well...
Who have you seen that are Apple fanboys? Flossy Carter (who hates Apple) said they sound better than any other wireless headphones, mkbhd chooses them over the Sony’s, and snazzy labs (an audiophile) said they sound way better than Sony’s and Bose. It’s not “Apple hype”, It’s the truth
@@CybernerdShua he’s just honest. Airpods max are some of the best wireless headphones, and the overall best in terms of how many features they have and how good they do at it.
The Pandas keep getting brought up as nearly the absolute best and they are $400, right? Never tried them...just bought the XM 4 though. Already got the Bose 700s too.
@@midnightsparkles3772 yes...if the Momentum 3 are in your budget range get them...you wont regret it. Soundwise and also quality wise they are miles ahead of the pxc 550 in my opinion. I never regretted upgrading to the M3. However the Pxc have longer battery life (but they charge with micro usb which is a huge downside for me) and are also waaay lighter so better for exercising...but I dont care about that, the sound of the momentum is just soooo good
Pxc550 /px550II have a problem with low volume. I own Pxc550 and Airpods max and there is huge improvement in sound quality in Airpods max. I really was glad for my PXC 550 for years, but switching to apple airpods max was just a different experience.
I am pretty curious about the AirPods sound. I own the momentum’s for sound quality and the xm4s for noise cancelling. It would be nice to have both features in one pair of headphones...
I had the xm4’s but wasn’t excited about the sound. Bought the AirPods Max and sound definitely a step up and also the noise cancelling is still great. I find the clamping pressure a tiny bit too high. I’m not really a fan of the fabric ear pads as they can irritate a little. I have AirPods Pro’s and seem to always choose those - because they are so comfortable. So maybe I will sell the AirPods Max and get the momentum 3’s - lose a bit of ANC and also battery life BUT great sound and significantly more comfort than the apple AirPods Max. Do you find the sound and comfort of the momentum 3’s to be great?
@@scott2724 I am happy with the comfort, but after months of using both headphones, it seems I don’t use the momentum’s that often. In most cases I need the NC. But than I switch to them the sound is significantly better. For me both are comfy enough, the momentums have bigger ear cups so that could be an additional comfort point.
Momentum 3's are the only good bluetooth headphones I've heard for sound quality so far. I also like the materials used. I also like the retro design, it has its own style. Doesn't look like everything else.
Momentumms have quite a few years between them, I'd say the momentum 3 have improved so much from the previous generations they are most definitely worth it, and imo, the absolute best bt headphones.
@@TheAscendedTechNinja they seem to update not for at least 3yrs when new Bluetooth tech comes out which def makes a need to update. They don’t update if there isn’t new major technology.
I use OG PXC 550, don't know if it will sound the same way on 2nd gen, but try Thump, Near, High and On in Adjustements. I found it perfect while listening both deathcore and hardstyle, sound is really immersive and crisp. PS. I prefer more clean and neutral sound rather than heavily bass boosted, and with those settings I found it just perfect for my needs
I tried the airpods max just yesterday. They are the best headphones on the market from many points of view but they have one big flaw: they weigh too much but too much. It is the first time that I have ever worn headphones and feel discomfort from their weight. I already know that I couldn't wear them for more than an hour. I wouldn't buy them. But of course they also have many advantages including sound insulation which is extraordinary.
So the PXC is equivalent in many ways to the airpod pro max?? I feel like the Sennys got an incredible amount of praise and felt biased. Is it really that good?? I ordered the PXC 550ii and arriving tomorrow and will be my first Sennheiser product. I am a Samsung day 1 - not Apple fan.
For PXC 550 ii, there’s a slide on the right ear to adjust the amount of noise cancelling , and that doesn’t pause your music. The only unsatisfying thing with 550 ii is that damn micro usb
Still I think that a true ambient sound would be achievable through a software update. Other than that they're almost perfect, the comfort is unmatched.
Adjusting amount of noise cancelling is nothing like a good transparency/ambient mode (whilst listening to music at the same time), due to effect of passive noise cancellation. I was really torn between two Sennheisers, and if PXC550ii had allowed you to use whilst in transparency mode, I definitely would have gone with them. Small feature for some, but was important for my use case, and led to me having to go with M3s, and their less breathability/more weight, worse ANC, worse performance for calls, slightly worse battery life, worse case. Lol, sound quite negative so I should make it clear that I love my M3s but I think pxc550ii are a solid pair too, and were the only other pair I was seriously considering, with transparency mode being the dealbreaker.
Which one has more definition and what are the differences in treble / mid / bass / super bass between these Sennheiser Momentum 3 and the Audio Technica ATH-MSR7B? ¿Cuál tiene más definición y qué diferencias hay en agudos / medios / graves / supergraves entre estos Sennheiser Momentum 3 y los Audio Technica ATH-MSR7B?
Great Video Buddy. I really need your help regarding some other Tech. I recently bought a Sony XB5 speaker thinking I could link it to my XB41 via Bluetooth but have had no luck. Can this be done? Many thanks
Same choice I faced, depends on what is important to you and best deal you can get. Pxc 550ii better for comfort (weight/breathability), making calls, ANC, longer battery life, generally a bit cheaper, better case Momentum 3 better for build quality, being able to adjust sound via eq more flexibly, transparency mode allows you to listen to music, usb c Maybe slightly better sound quality on M3, but dont get hung up on that. I went for M3 got as new for £170 from Sennheiser outlet, due to good deal, and importance of transparency mode vs calls and ANC not being as important for me personally. Both solid choices.
@GYMCADDY, I have a video review request. Can you please do a review of Klipsch T5 II TRUE WIRELESS SPORT Vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2? This would be an interesting comparison all around these two earbuds with excellent specs and features of their technology. Thank you, and I hope you see this comment for consideration of doing a review between Klipsch and Sennheiser.
@GYMCADDY how do you compare in sq with px7? I remember you stated that px7 where better sq wise than m3’s because of soundstage but enjoyed m3 more because of rumbling lows so how the px7 are against apple AirPods max?
I own the PX7 and they're good headphones. They do however get really shril in certain songs with high pitch instruments. I rush to either reduce the vol on them or just remove them from my head. They can get sibilant and ruin certain songs at high volumes. I'm sure the Airpods Max have lower sibilance than them even though many reviews have called the AP Max getting too shrill at times.
Lol, steel on M3s I got so I guess PXC 550ii wins the 'which pair would be safest to wear in a thunderstorm' .. Wonder why no reviews seem to mention this important category 🤣🤣
They are very overrated and muddy sounding plus lack ANC. Mostly hype, returned mine. Better off with any of the Sennheisers, PX7, Aonic 50 or Airpods Max if you use Apple stuff.
@@theodorezurla496 I compared to them to my Hifiman Ananda, Shure Aonic 50 and the previous PXC 550 II I had. They are trash and the frequency response/tuning is nothing to do with audiophile or harman target. You can EQ the mid/upper bass down to recover some detail, but they never shine.
hmm better sound options review and only 3min about sound ? When I entered it I was hoping that finally somebody will focus on the most important aspect of the headphones - sound..but no again features and ANC ... :(
You need to install the Sennheiser smart control android or iOS app on a mobile phone, and from there, click on settings cog in top right of screen , and there is option to toggle smart pause on and off. Once you have done this once, you can uninstall the app if you don't want to keep it, and setting will stay as whatever you chose as setting is stored on headphones.
Bit of a specific question, but I’ve got a pair of Sennheiser HD 595 headphones. Anybody know how they compare to AirPods Max? I’ve had them for a long time
When it comes to sound quality, most mid to high end Sennheiser headphones will absolutely blow the Airpods Max out of the water. They are usually better in the comfort area as well. Being that they are an older headset, they may end up sounding worse by the nature of technological evolution. I don't think the 595s have noise cancelation, so the Airpods Max definitely beat them out in that category. If you're looking for noise cancelation and good sound quality without paying $550 USD or if you don't have any modern Apple products (In which case you will be exceptionally limited on the Airpods Max's functionality and updatability), I would definitely go with the Sennheiser PXC 550-II Wireless headset. Otherwise, stick with what you already have, the 595s are pretty dang great as is.
Um, wouldnt go that far. Noise cancellation is adequate, makes things feel further away, eg kids playing feel like they are in adjacent room, not same room, or neighbour mowing lawn next door sounds more like it is 3 back yards away rather than next door. Also it 'thins out' noises by removing low frequencies, so a passing petrol car sounds more like an electric car, removes lower frequencies of vacuuming/lawn mower etc. Importantly, it doesnt distort music at all to my ear, and no associated cabin pressure when using anc max in noisy environment.
Don't listen to the donkey recommending the skull candy garbage. He obviously doesn't know sound quality. $90, get the anker q30. NOTHING in this price range will top anker's.
I agree with anker life q30, now available for closer £60 due to newer model being released.. excellent for listening to music (with an eq that puts every other manufacturer to shame), no aptx low latency, but has aptx, so should he just about tolerable (lag wise) if you transmit bluetooth via digital optical out If hd350BT is only $80, then that is better choice due to having aptx low latency.
Ten minutes in and still NOT A WORD about sound quality. What is the primary purpose of headphones? I thought it was sound quality but I guess I’m wrong...
Lol, it seems to be the general pattern all these reviewers follow, partly because they go through things you notice before using and list of features, and also, the cynic in me says they know that is the bit people are most interested in, so they purposefully don't do it at start because half of views will end right there 😂
@@midnightsparkles3772 faux leather starts flaking off and falls apart after about a year or less of use. In addition, faux leather changes the sound quality. Real sheepskin last significantly longer and holds a tighter low frequency bass response
Just got the PXC 550-IIs for $158 USD and I am wonderfully confident that I made the right choice. As of time of writing this (Sep 20, 2021) they are still on sale on Amazon and Sennheiser in the U.S. for $168 USD. Seriously, I have been absolutely astounded with them for the price I got them at. Still, either alternative can be an excellent choice as well.
@@incognito7843 Perfect, thanks for the information. I tried the Sony headphones and had nearly the exact same experience.
Thank u for this .. lol finally a comparisons video on UA-cam other than Airpods Max vs Sony 1000xm4
The XM4 are so overrated by the fanboys. Such crap sound quality compared to the these headphones, as well as Aonic 50, BW PX7.
@@chamade166 you’re right, they’re overrated trash. I tried the xm4s and my airpods pro are louder than them 😂😂 and the xm4s got too much bass, sounds muddy,and distorted at max volume. And I expected way better sound quality, the only thing I liked about them is their ANC that’s it. I’d rate the sony as 3/10. Bose 700 was comparatively better and their sound signature was much more balanced haha
@@jatnierdorta no the Sony’s sucked and sounded the worst out of all the top tier brands I’ve tried: Bose, Sennheiser, jabra, bang& olufsen (h9i) , shure aonic. Bose sounded way better and more balanced soundstage than sony, and also, Sony and bose have the best noise cancellation. I tried the overrated XM4s with the sony app, I used spotify premium with 320kbps streaming, I tried with all EQ settings, it was just too bassy, sounds distorted at max volume and they aren’t even loud enough. The only thing great about sony is their ANC, thats it, this is my personal opinion, and obviously sound is subjective. But if it comes to audio quality, Nothing can beat SENNHEISER in my opinion.
@@jatnierdorta so you mean after tweaking they can sound better and beat sennheisers also?
@@sayemak99 Bro you hit it the nail on the head. I’ve had the Sony xm3 and xm4 and the sound quality quality is not good out the box. Your right he bass is just too prominent and muddy mixing with the mids. For better bass I just use my crusher evos. Tired of people overeating them.
Dude thank you! Been waiting for the momentum 3 and air pods comparison. Feeling real good about my sennheiser purchase now.
How is it? How is the bass?
@@thongtran9784 The only thing I had to compare them to are the Sony xm4’s. I picked those up first and was super disappointed with the sound quality, so I returned them, did a bit more research and landed on the momentum 3’s. The sound quality is far better and a lot of this has to do with how tight and low the bass response is. Music separation was also very noticeable in comparison. I don’t have the air pods Max and don’t plan on getting them, especially now that it seems in terms of sound quality, sennheiser is still on top.
@@tylerstirling2843 i bought the xm4 and returned them also. The sound was not as my expectation. I think it sound worse than the airpodpro lol. I dont know about the momentum 3 but i might pick these on . Thank you
@@thongtran9784 No problem. I don’t want to hype them up too much but I’m pretty happy with them as far as sound quality is concerned. They’re pretty lousy when it comes to noise cancellation and transparency though.
@@tylerstirling2843 i dont really care about anc. I want to enjoy the most out of my songs lol. When you put them on, did it really impress you?
My Sennheiser Momentum 3, the best for me !!
Sony XM4 here my man! Gotta love Japanese, sadly no banger audio technica's out there...
Same!!
@GYMCADDY
you have to try this!
Leave the battery on the PXCs to deplete and then connect it to an amp/ASIO...then you will unleash the hidden potential of these headphones..they sound at least two times better
What amp/dac are you plugging them into
Got me to buy the momentum 3's. Biggest shame is that these arent even on display at our local best buy... I was able to try the SONY XM4's and the BOSE 700 headphones. Right out of the gate the fit and feel on the SONY's is a magnitude better than BOSE... the build on the BOSE leaves alot to be desired for the 400$ pricetag (380 on sale in Canada). I was nearly about to pull the trigger on the SONY XM4's until I saw your reviews... and I purchased the momentum 3's without even trying them out... they were even 40$ cheaper (360$). Best decision I think ive ever made.. the use of USB C and analog audio ontop of the bluetooth capability was a huge sell for me. Build quality is in another dimension compared to the BOSE 700/SONY XM4. ANC is clearly better on the SONY but i think this is deceiving.. it gives the perception that the sound is better but in reality after trying the momentum 3's I noticed that SONY and BOSE have an extremely muddy and bloated sound with the BOSE edging out slightly in clarity. I think its extremely important to bring up the questionable practice with BOSE's app for the 700 and the fact that it requires access to the MIC at all times... This turned me off as a consumer. Sennheiser momentum 3 is by far the king of this segment and I have no doubt that they will last a long time.
After checking out the latest models from other brands (excluding Apple) up-to approx. USD500, particularly listening to them at the store, I went with PXC. Hands down best neutral/natural sound for me, plus bargain price which was not the indicator. As per micro-USB I got cables which are universal at both ends micro/Type-C, don't see any or problems there. Just wish it had quick charge, and couple more notches for volume when used wirelessly, as via wire+DAC they are loud - but not a deal breaker.
BTW, when i want party in my head - Momentum 3 Wireless. Gotta say I really like Sennheiser soundstage and signature.
The anc on the AirPods Max is impressive. Sounds almost silent
Really enjoyed the comparison. I have the Momentum 2 wired and I like them a lot.
I prefer the convenience of the AirPods Pro for mobile use, and then I listen to my hifiman Ananda when I am at home and I am connected to my stereo. They are a huge step up from anything I’ve ever heard before.
This is the video we have been waiting for. THANK YOU.
Great video. It must be somewhat repetitive fo you top be making similar points about the different headphones. You are doing a great job comparing them in this way. Fantastic series of videos.
I have both the Sennheisers and without having listened to the Airpods MAx I understand what you are been saying.
I have heard many many headphones and believe the Sennheiser Momentum 3 to be one of the best, if not the very best, Bluetooth ANC headphone available right now.
The PXC 550-II (or in my case the EPOS Adapt 660) is no slouch either. They are crisp and clear and have good instrument separation (imaging), Especially for a pair of light, closed-back, ANC headphones.
The comfort thing is even more true and impacting than you stated.
Having both I have found that they become even more comfortable as times goes by.
I have fallen to sleep in bed with both and have used both on long trips on planes.
I wish the Momentum 3 had longer battery life but for what I use them for - they are fine.
Again thanks for the video - incredibly useful - especially when trying to assess what is a better headphone.
I am probably not the Airpods MAx defined market but I do like headphones and they are an important entry into that genre.
It would be great to see a comparison between the Bang and Olufsen H9 3rd Gen and the Bang and Olufsen H95. Just to see how they compare in the same way you have done here. The H95 is a real competitor to the Momentum in sound. It would also be good to see the comparison with the Airpods Max and the Bowers and Wilkins PX and PX7. Again there could be som specifics which really make this comparison very interesting.
I have only heard of one reviewer who has taken the time to compare the H95 and the H9 3rd Gen to the Airpods Max but they didn't go into any detail of what they found.
I own and love the H6 and their sound. It is from that foundation we get the B&O H9 and H95 sounds. They both carry much more bass but seem to retain the upper register clarity of the H6. As such I would very much like to know if the H95 is a better value purchase than the Airpods Max from a sound quality perspective.
Once again, well done and thanks for the excellent video.
🔥🔥🔥
The momentums beat b&o h95 in every field.
@@sayemak99 H95s are all about the highs. They sound rather ear piercing. Momentum 3s sound very balanced, and have good bass, but the ear cups don't stay in place well
@@paulshi5974 yeahh but overall As many reviews I’ve watched everywhere, Sennheisers have been chosen as the best, because they have the best soundstage and balance. They also have the best frequency response (6hz-22000Hz). Fyi, most of the competing headphones including bang&olufsen h95 have (20hz-20000hz) frequency response, and also sennheiser has 42mm driver whereas h95 has 40 mm drivers like AirPods max. So in specs wise as well as reviews, almost every reviewers voted sennheisers as the best. But yes sennheiser is truly focused on AUDIO QUALITY AND EXPERIENCE, I agree they’re not the most comfortable nor do they have the best ANC or battery life either...and as for H95s they’re way too much for what they give, 800$ is too much, let alone 300$ 😂 for that price range, I expect bang& olufsen to be way better and beat the sennheisers but they don’t. You just pay for the brand, just like people pay for iPhones. And also, neither too much bass nor too much highs/trebles are pleasant to our ears, well balanced sound is prefered by most people. And also, I prefer trebles more than bass, idk why almost everyone is obsessed with bass, I mean bass isn’t everything, bass is overrated 😂 like I think you know beats have way too much bass and thats why they sound trashy asf 😂
@@sayemak99 Of course bass isn't everything. It really depends on your music list. But a lot of the songs and music on my list sound more engaging when bass is brought out just a bit (doesn't have to reach the extent like on the Sony XB900Ns haha)
I'm really tempting to get a pair of Momentum 3s now. My main issues to overcome are the battery and the headband.
Headband, like I mentioned earlier, really likes to slide. It is already annoying to me when trying out in store. For the battery, I currently have a set of B&O H9i's, which have an advertised battery life of 30 hours - nearly double that of the Momentum 3's. But I listen to my H9i's wired with ANC off, so I pretty much never have to worry about battery life, and I only just top up before flights and trains. I don't know if I'm ready to really ditch a lot of battery life just yet haha
@@paulshi5974 don’t think twice, Sennheiser Momentum are the best headphones you can buy right now if Audio quality and soundstage is your main concern, I know the battery life isn’t great like sony but the battery has to be sacrificed for such an audio quality, in my opinion, nothing can beat sennheiser...but if you need better battery life and comfort, I think you should try Bose 700, they have better ANC controls than Sony. And I like their soundstage more than sony as well...
your reviews are great! I did a "after 6 months review" for the momentum 3s on my channel. They are my fav ANC headphones :)
Finally someone who does not buy into hype about Airpods Max and who isnt Apple fanboy. Tired of all those fake reviewers.
Who have you seen that are Apple fanboys? Flossy Carter (who hates Apple) said they sound better than any other wireless headphones, mkbhd chooses them over the Sony’s, and snazzy labs (an audiophile) said they sound way better than Sony’s and Bose. It’s not “Apple hype”, It’s the truth
@@babyyoda9943 flossy Carter isn't a apple hater anymore lol
@@alexsmith1207 he kind of is. He doesn’t like apples products that much, but he’s starting to now.
@@babyyoda9943 Snazzy is a self admitted Apple fan boy.
@@CybernerdShua he’s just honest. Airpods max are some of the best wireless headphones, and the overall best in terms of how many features they have and how good they do at it.
Momentum 3 it is, thanks!!
The Pandas keep getting brought up as nearly the absolute best and they are $400, right? Never tried them...just bought the XM 4 though. Already got the Bose 700s too.
Ive been waiting for this video! Thanks!!! I got the Momentum 3 and had the pxc 550 before that and both are great headphones
Is there a big difference between the two?
@@midnightsparkles3772 yes...if the Momentum 3 are in your budget range get them...you wont regret it. Soundwise and also quality wise they are miles ahead of the pxc 550 in my opinion. I never regretted upgrading to the M3. However the Pxc have longer battery life (but they charge with micro usb which is a huge downside for me) and are also waaay lighter so better for exercising...but I dont care about that, the sound of the momentum is just soooo good
Pxc550 /px550II have a problem with low volume. I own Pxc550 and Airpods max and there is huge improvement in sound quality in Airpods max. I really was glad for my PXC 550 for years, but switching to apple airpods max was just a different experience.
I am pretty curious about the AirPods sound. I own the momentum’s for sound quality and the xm4s for noise cancelling. It would be nice to have both features in one pair of headphones...
I had the xm4’s but wasn’t excited about the sound. Bought the AirPods Max and sound definitely a step up and also the noise cancelling is still great. I find the clamping pressure a tiny bit too high. I’m not really a fan of the fabric ear pads as they can irritate a little. I have AirPods Pro’s and seem to always choose those - because they are so comfortable. So maybe I will sell the AirPods Max and get the momentum 3’s - lose a bit of ANC and also battery life BUT great sound and significantly more comfort than the apple AirPods Max. Do you find the sound and comfort of the momentum 3’s to be great?
@@scott2724 I am happy with the comfort, but after months of using both headphones, it seems I don’t use the momentum’s that often. In most cases I need the NC. But than I switch to them the sound is significantly better. For me both are comfy enough, the momentums have bigger ear cups so that could be an additional comfort point.
@@scott2724 WHICH IS LOUDER? The airpods max or sony? i need a loud headphone, atleast 110 dB
@@sayemak99 110DB? Are you setting up a murder?
@@korosensei3063 my airpods pro reach upto 109 db so not a big deal lol. Different music apps have different output. Apple music volume is kinda low
Thanks so much for the comparison and your hard work for us!!
My PXC 550 2 just broke when I put them on. The plastic just snapped. I ave been very careful with them. The build quality really sucks.
Momentum 3's are the only good bluetooth headphones I've heard for sound quality so far.
I also like the materials used.
I also like the retro design, it has its own style. Doesn't look like everything else.
When would momentum 4 most likely come out? Next year? 2022? Wondering if it still makes sense to buy the momentum 3’s
Momentumms have quite a few years between them, I'd say the momentum 3 have improved so much from the previous generations they are most definitely worth it, and imo, the absolute best bt headphones.
Yeah it maoes sense. Sony and bowse does the same thing.
Ugh for the momentum idk the last 2.0 came out 5 years ago lol
@@TheAscendedTechNinja they seem to update not for at least 3yrs when new Bluetooth tech comes out which def makes a need to update. They don’t update if there isn’t new major technology.
@@stephenknight6562 or if there's a major problem like the momentum true Wireless the battery was trash
Great video as always!
I use OG PXC 550, don't know if it will sound the same way on 2nd gen, but try Thump, Near, High and On in Adjustements. I found it perfect while listening both deathcore and hardstyle, sound is really immersive and crisp.
PS. I prefer more clean and neutral sound rather than heavily bass boosted, and with those settings I found it just perfect for my needs
On my recently upgraded version-II, I prefer Thump only, the rest are off. Even after 2+ years I am not getting what DLC exactly does. 😎
Will the momentums sound better than the AirPods max even in an iPhone device? I’m really confused which one to go for.
Would like to see review and comparison with the Drop Panda +Thx headphones.
Same
Linus Tech Tips just released a video reviewing the Airpod Max, in which he compares them to the Pandas.
They have no ANC so that would be different category to test against.
@@stephenknight6562 that to lol
Superb review
I wouldn't see them in the same league(airpod max and 550-ii), but seeing how I'm going to buy the 550-ii's I will take all the comparisons I can get
I haven't seen the Bowers & Wilkins in a while did he get rid of them?
Nice review! Can you please try to review the Dali io6 ?
Same i have the Io4, i do wonder how this compare to sennheiser
I tried the airpods max just yesterday. They are the best headphones on the market from many points of view but they have one big flaw: they weigh too much but too much. It is the first time that I have ever worn headphones and feel discomfort from their weight. I already know that I couldn't wear them for more than an hour. I wouldn't buy them. But of course they also have many advantages including sound insulation which is extraordinary.
Great review!!!
So the PXC is equivalent in many ways to the airpod pro max?? I feel like the Sennys got an incredible amount of praise and felt biased. Is it really that good?? I ordered the PXC 550ii and arriving tomorrow and will be my first Sennheiser product. I am a Samsung day 1 - not Apple fan.
Thoughts on them?
What material is the headband of the PXC 550 II? is it metal or plastic?
For PXC 550 ii, there’s a slide on the right ear to adjust the amount of noise cancelling , and that doesn’t pause your music.
The only unsatisfying thing with 550 ii is that damn micro usb
Still I think that a true ambient sound would be achievable through a software update. Other than that they're almost perfect, the comfort is unmatched.
Adjusting amount of noise cancelling is nothing like a good transparency/ambient mode (whilst listening to music at the same time), due to effect of passive noise cancellation.
I was really torn between two Sennheisers, and if PXC550ii had allowed you to use whilst in transparency mode, I definitely would have gone with them. Small feature for some, but was important for my use case, and led to me having to go with M3s, and their less breathability/more weight, worse ANC, worse performance for calls, slightly worse battery life, worse case.
Lol, sound quite negative so I should make it clear that I love my M3s but I think pxc550ii are a solid pair too, and were the only other pair I was seriously considering, with transparency mode being the dealbreaker.
Which one has more definition and what are the differences in treble / mid / bass / super bass between these Sennheiser Momentum 3 and the Audio Technica ATH-MSR7B?
¿Cuál tiene más definición y qué diferencias hay en agudos / medios / graves / supergraves entre estos Sennheiser Momentum 3 y los Audio Technica ATH-MSR7B?
Great Video Buddy. I really need your help regarding some other Tech. I recently bought a Sony XB5 speaker thinking I could link it to my XB41 via Bluetooth but have had no luck. Can this be done?
Many thanks
Based on the following prices ive found, what would you choose from the two sennheisers? Momentum 3 at £250 or the others for £187?
Same choice I faced, depends on what is important to you and best deal you can get.
Pxc 550ii better for comfort (weight/breathability), making calls, ANC, longer battery life, generally a bit cheaper, better case
Momentum 3 better for build quality, being able to adjust sound via eq more flexibly, transparency mode allows you to listen to music, usb c
Maybe slightly better sound quality on M3, but dont get hung up on that.
I went for M3 got as new for £170 from Sennheiser outlet, due to good deal, and importance of transparency mode vs calls and ANC not being as important for me personally.
Both solid choices.
@GYMCADDY, I have a video review request. Can you please do a review of Klipsch T5 II TRUE WIRELESS SPORT Vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2? This would be an interesting comparison all around these two earbuds with excellent specs and features of their technology.
Thank you, and I hope you see this comment for consideration of doing a review between Klipsch and Sennheiser.
Are the Sennheiser PCX 550 II's worth it at 200 dollars?
yup
I wonder if any third party will offer AirPod Max leather ear cups?
@GYMCADDY how do you compare in sq with px7? I remember you stated that px7 where better sq wise than m3’s because of soundstage but enjoyed m3 more because of rumbling lows so how the px7 are against apple AirPods max?
I own the PX7 and they're good headphones. They do however get really shril in certain songs with high pitch instruments. I rush to either reduce the vol on them or just remove them from my head. They can get sibilant and ruin certain songs at high volumes. I'm sure the Airpods Max have lower sibilance than them even though many reviews have called the AP Max getting too shrill at times.
I called it in the last video 😂😎
"they have aluminum earcups" lol just found that 2:17
2:10 believe me you don't wanna walk like that in public
Got my momentum 3s for $184 they are about gone but for that price it's ok
Aluminum? You feel safe with those in a thunderstorm?
Lol, steel on M3s I got so I guess PXC 550ii wins the 'which pair would be safest to wear in a thunderstorm' .. Wonder why no reviews seem to mention this important category 🤣🤣
550 dollars for a brand. You’re not buying headphones, you’re buying Apple
Thx drop panda review please 🙏
They are very overrated and muddy sounding plus lack ANC. Mostly hype, returned mine. Better off with any of the Sennheisers, PX7, Aonic 50 or Airpods Max if you use Apple stuff.
@@chamade166 me being in audiophile I can already tell that your statement is just straight up not true
@@theodorezurla496 I compared to them to my Hifiman Ananda, Shure Aonic 50 and the previous PXC 550 II I had. They are trash and the frequency response/tuning is nothing to do with audiophile or harman target. You can EQ the mid/upper bass down to recover some detail, but they never shine.
@@chamade166 Jesus Christ all the reviews on this head phone is so construed at this point
hmm better sound options review and only 3min about sound ? When I entered it I was hoping that finally somebody will focus on the most important aspect of the headphones - sound..but no again features and ANC ... :(
Great comparison!
One question: how can i turn off the wear sensor on momentum 3?
Yes you can turn it off
@@marvinkn99 he said how lol
You need to install the Sennheiser smart control android or iOS app on a mobile phone, and from there, click on settings cog in top right of screen , and there is option to toggle smart pause on and off.
Once you have done this once, you can uninstall the app if you don't want to keep it, and setting will stay as whatever you chose as setting is stored on headphones.
Bit of a specific question, but I’ve got a pair of Sennheiser HD 595 headphones. Anybody know how they compare to AirPods Max? I’ve had them for a long time
When it comes to sound quality, most mid to high end Sennheiser headphones will absolutely blow the Airpods Max out of the water. They are usually better in the comfort area as well. Being that they are an older headset, they may end up sounding worse by the nature of technological evolution. I don't think the 595s have noise cancelation, so the Airpods Max definitely beat them out in that category. If you're looking for noise cancelation and good sound quality without paying $550 USD or if you don't have any modern Apple products (In which case you will be exceptionally limited on the Airpods Max's functionality and updatability), I would definitely go with the Sennheiser PXC 550-II Wireless headset. Otherwise, stick with what you already have, the 595s are pretty dang great as is.
@@CybernerdShua awesome thanks man! Didn’t expect to actually get a reply but ended up getting pretty much the only one I needed!
Thanks again
@@DanielLee1 Of course! Don't mention it.
When will you review the New Hesh EVO??
Hesh evo is garbage. If you want budget headphones with high sound quality, get the anker q30
Why would anyone go commuting with the Airpods Max. Also does this man understand to who these headphones are marketed to.
They're perfect for the bus or train or the office.
Many say the ANC on the momentum 3 has improved a lot with software updates many say it now rivals Sony after the software updates.
Um, wouldnt go that far. Noise cancellation is adequate, makes things feel further away, eg kids playing feel like they are in adjacent room, not same room, or neighbour mowing lawn next door sounds more like it is 3 back yards away rather than next door. Also it 'thins out' noises by removing low frequencies, so a passing petrol car sounds more like an electric car, removes lower frequencies of vacuuming/lawn mower etc.
Importantly, it doesnt distort music at all to my ear, and no associated cabin pressure when using anc max in noisy environment.
Please review the skull candy hesh evo and the thx drop panda’s too
Sold my Momentums and got the Max. Big upgrade in everything except audio quality, which is great on both.
So I take you find the momentum 3 sound better too just want confirm?
@@stephenknight6562 he doesn't want to answer you because he made a big ass mistake lol
In everything? Well only if you are Apple fanboy. Otherwise, Airpods are better only in battery life.
So it’s better in every way expect the one way that matters
@@Zugaran you have a wire on the sennheiser so for me its a strong point because i hear music All day and the battery are not for me 😂
Pxc is 143, momentum is 242, max is 480.
He always compares onion with apples
But how?
0:50 is gym drinking h🤣nnesy
Hey my budget is 90$. I need a headphones to watch movies . im looking for good sounding headphones . pls HELP me!!
Get the skullxrisher candy
Don't listen to the donkey recommending the skull candy garbage. He obviously doesn't know sound quality.
$90, get the anker q30. NOTHING in this price range will top anker's.
@@808jspekeg6 nah. Anker is trash
Save $10 and get the Sennheiser HD 350BT's.
I agree with anker life q30, now available for closer £60 due to newer model being released.. excellent for listening to music (with an eq that puts every other manufacturer to shame), no aptx low latency, but has aptx, so should he just about tolerable (lag wise) if you transmit bluetooth via digital optical out
If hd350BT is only $80, then that is better choice due to having aptx low latency.
what about versus B&O H9 3rd gen?
Ten minutes in and still NOT A WORD about sound quality. What is the primary purpose of headphones? I thought it was sound quality but I guess I’m wrong...
Lol, it seems to be the general pattern all these reviewers follow, partly because they go through things you notice before using and list of features, and also, the cynic in me says they know that is the bit people are most interested in, so they purposefully don't do it at start because half of views will end right there 😂
brahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Yawn Unfortunately there is no Sony Wireless Headphone in this Episode. I Love Sony Audio Tech Yay 🙌🙌🙌
These are much better than sony's! Try them out!
He's already done that. Check his history.
@@gagasaurio12 I'm Addicted with Sony Peripheral Devices, because of that I Bought Ps5 too. OMG 😨😨😨
@@danielhenderson8316 Aw Yes I will Check it, I always Happy if there are Sony Headphones Video Nowadays Yay 😍😍😍
@@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184 there are tones of reviews comparing AP max to Sony Finally comparing something else here then Sony.
3rd comment
Wish sennheiser made a non leather version for the momentum 3.
Why none leather? You like that fake leather garbage that sony, bose, and crApple like to use?
@@808jspekeg6 Faux leather and indeed I do, I am a vegetarian.
@@midnightsparkles3772 faux leather starts flaking off and falls apart after about a year or less of use.
In addition, faux leather changes the sound quality.
Real sheepskin last significantly longer and holds a tighter low frequency bass response
@@midnightsparkles3772 stop using antiperspirant and soap then. You are killing millions of live bacteria every day!
@@nneeerrrd I don’t know why meat eaters get so offended by vegetarians. Probably subconsciously feeling guilty!