Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear Headphone - Black

Price: Check the price on the different colors. Right now the Red version costs almost fifty dollars than the Brown. These headphones are an absolute steal at $80ish, $120, not so much. That's a pretty big difference for something solely aesthetic. When I purchased them, the brown was the cheapest so it fluctuates if you're set on a particular color. Review: Sound: The sound quality is excellent. I'm not an expert but most of the professional reviews suggest these have great sound as do the users. What I noticed is that I could hear notes on the Star Wars theme, I'd never noticed before. These are the same quality as the over-ear version (much more expensive) without the sound dampening effects of having an on-ear headphone. The downside is that, they don't stop much background sound out so if you're in a loud environment or want to listen music at a low volume, you may hear environmental noises. I prefer to know if someone is knocking at the door, etc so I prefer headphones like this. If you turn it up, you can't hear much environmental noise. Fit: Some reviewers are complaining that if you have a big head, these headphones are too tight and uncomfortable. Well I have an enormous noggin and I concur, at least initially. I didn't find these very comfortable at first, particularly the on ear design. I stuck it out for a few weeks and either my head got used to them or the headphones relaxed and they feel very comfortable. They do have a break-in period though. The band is made from lightweight bendable metal so it's easy to loosen the tightness if you gently flex them. Practicality: What's the first thing to break on headphones? The cord, every time. It sucks having to throw away a set because the cord is shot. Well luckily the cord is interchangeable on the Momentums and right out of the box, it comes with two. I will say that after a few months the sound started to feel scratchy when I would move my head with the iPhone cord. I changed it with the regular cord and the sound was back to being crystal clear. I don't mind spending a few bucks on a cord. They do wear out and it's great you can change it in about 30 seconds. I'm very happy with these. If you don't care about the color, you can get a great deal.

I got these to replace a pair of Klipsch Image ONE Premium on-ear headphones which I bought about 9 months ago; the jack broke off when I bumped into it while getting out of my seat. I used these headphones all the time, so having another pair soon was a necessity. The first thing I will say about these headphones is that they are quite good looking. Red-black with white or silver accents is my personal favorite combination of colors; I use them a lot in my own design work and I think the colors complement each other well. The headphones look cool as well. --BUILD QUALITY AND INCLUDED ACCESSORIES-- The construction of the headphones seems solid enough, and it comes with a case and a silky smooth carrying bag (fits inside the case). The frame is metal and the earpads are made from this Alcantara foamy stuff, which is really nice. I was a bit skeptical about foam, but this is not the typical cheap foam you might see on PC gaming headsets; it's pretty good stuff. It's very comfortable and I have yet to feel discomfort, despite wearing them for periods of 1-2 hours in my relatively short time owning them. The case isn't as hard as I might like it to be, being that I sometimes carry the headphones around in a backpack that's usually got heavy textbooks in it, but it's not a huge problem because I often times am either listening to my headphones or wearing them around my neck. Just note, if you are not good at preserving electronics (I'm notoriously bad about this), you might want to look at another pair or invest in a more rigid case. --SOUND-- There is so much good about these headphones. The sound is stellar; after buying my Klipsch, I was mildly disappointed in the midrange and some of the highs produced when listening to certain genres of music. And this is to be expected from most lower-mid price range headphones. Bass is highly sought after and a lot of times, these lower-end headphones overdo it with fuzzy, low-quality bass which inexperienced listeners can mistake for quality sound output. -LOWS- The bass on these headphones is damn good. Very clean and controlled and doesn't drown out the other frequencies as much as my Klipsch did. My Klipsch were great, but these knock it out of the park. -MIDS- I'm not technically an audiophile, not really having the money to spend to acquire high-end technology; most of my use is in casual listening. That said, I can tell the difference between high and low-quality sound, and these headphones produce a solid midrange. Vocals are very pronounced in most of the music that I listened to, even more so for acoustic tracks, and many songs feel somewhat more "layered" compared to what I could hear before. -HIGHS- The high range is noticeably better than what my Klipsch set was capable of, on top of being more pronounced in general. Highs are clean and crisp and sound very nice across a variety of genres. --OTHER STUFF-- A big thing I looked at when doing my research was the shape of the jack. Having broken my Klipsch due to the straight-style jack, having the L shape was pretty much necessary. The L-shaped jack for keeping your audio device in tight jeans pockets or places where the jack is being pressured in one direction or another. The L-jack on these headphones is also very small, so this is a huge plus for me. The headphones come with two cables, one with an inline play/pause/volume control, and one plain. Nice add if you ask me. To note: the second cable (without inline controls) does not have the L-shaped jack, and instead has the more common straight jack. Would definitely recommend for those who can manage the price. I think it's worth the $80 more that I paid for these than my Klipsch, but I'm very meticulous about sound quality. These headphones do not disappoint, and they are very deserving of their 4.5 star rating on Amazon.

Sennheiser Momentum On-ear 1st Generation Firstly, some might wonder as to why one would purchase the first generation Momentum On-ears as I have, when there is a newer and ostensibly upgraded second generation available. Yes, the newer ones do fold up (these don't) and have supposedly benefitted from some minor design and sound enhancements, but for the class of headphones these cans occupy, do the new ones bring enough to the table to justify the over $100 premium. I don't believe they do. As they are, these first generation Sennheiser Momentum on-ears, particularly in the ivory color-way, are as well built as they are aesthetically beautiful. Solid rivets attach the stainless steel frame to a suede and alcantara lined headband. Even though the headband might feel a bit hard to the touch, when it rests on your head actually remains quite comfortable. While the cans are quite light, their construction is rather solid and wouldn't hesitate to use these as my daily out-and-about headphones. If I have one annoyance it's with the proprietary 2.5mm twist and lock cable. Should you lose them, it's not like you can easily find another cable to replace them as most audio cables are of the 3.5mm variety. I also wish the cable was of the flat, tangle-free variety and better constructed, but that might not have suited the overall aesthetics of these retro-inspired headphones. One important thing to note about the cable is that it may be a little finicky when you attach them, leading to sound coming out of only one earphone. I've run into this issue a couple of times, but all I had to do was carefully reinsert the plug and make sure that I properly locked it into place. The clamping pressure is a bit high on these headphones, and after a while might cause a bit of discomfort to your ears, depending on how your own ears are shaped. In general, however, they are comfortable for shorter stints of wear. Most importantly, the sound quality, with the caveat that these are on-ear headphones, are quite outstanding. You won't get the sound isolation of over-ears or in-ear monitors, nor will you find as open or encompassing a soundstage. That said, the Momentums do provide a rich soundscape for what they are. Though the sound signature is somewhat V shaped and the mids are little recessed, the bass while emphasized aren't ridiculously booming and the highs are crisp without any harshness or sibilance. Each has definite presence without sounding unnaturally adulterated or over-emphasized, instead lending each track just a little extra excitement for a lack of a better word. Overall, the first generation Momentum on-ears are an easy recommendation as a beautiful piece of kit that sounds as good as it looks, and at under $100, a bargain.

I like the headphones at the price I got it for on Black Friday, A dollar above that and it loses a star (3-stars). This is my 2nd on ear headphone, the other being V-Moda M-80 which I got 2 years back (again on Black Friday for $129) which is still going strong without a single sign of wear and tear. I wanted another headphone for the convenience of not carrying my headphones over to work and was very inclined to get a 2nd pair of M-80 or upgrade to M-100 before I found this deal, looked at reviews and decided to give it a try. After using it for a week, I am slightly disappointed. Just slightly, because its unbeatable at the price I got it for. Sound: I am no Audiophile and I hardly understand music deeply though 1 thing I can clearly say is, M-80 nails it while Momentum is somewhere-near-but-not-there. They are heavier on bass than M-80 though M-80's sound is a lot more crispier. One thing that Momentum pulls off neatly are the lows. You can hear the low notes very clearly. Also, Sound isolation is a bit better than M-80, though don't expect complete noise isolation since these are On-Ear's. Overall, they are good but someone who is used to hearing M-80 will find it lacking. Bass is a little bit more for my taste and appears masked rather than natural, as it sounds in M-80. Comfort: This is where it completely loses to M-80. ITS NOT COMFORTABLE. I have been using it for over a week, still, it feels like its putting all its effort to squeeze my head (I have a medium sized skull, not too big, not too small). I am hoping it will loosen up in coming weeks but right now, its just a punishment after a couple of hours of hearing. Build Quality: Very good but it totally loses in the quality of cables to what M-80 provides (Kevlar reinforced cables with lifetime warranty). M-80's flaunt their superior build quality and while Momentum's are excellent looking aesthetically, and the cans are very well built, the cables are of disappointing quality. At this price, its a very good buy. Still, I would rather pay 20 bucks more and go for M-80

I am no audiophile, but I know enough to give a decent consumer review. I used to own this awful pair of SkullCandy Hesh 2 headphones. I really needed an upgrade, so I did my research and these were a great price. I got the Sennheiser Momentum headphones for $99 and in my favorite color too. I listen to a lot of electronic music like EDM and pop. I love hip-hop and rap, but when I am studying, I like classical music. These headphones are known for being heavy on the bass, which is what I like. Any music with bass sounds amazing with these on. The sounds are crisp and when I listen to synths, I feel like I am lost in the music. I like laying in my bed and listening to my electronic music at night because I can hear everything so clearly. These headphones surprisingly work well with classical music too. I feel as if I am standing next to an actual piano or cello when I have these headphones on. When I listen to female vocalists like Adele, I am not so impressed. She has a deeper vocal range, so that could by why. On the other hand, listening to Leona Lewis is incredible. Her dynamics can really be heard with these headphones. Another thing about these are that they are incredibly well-built. The metal and stitching are beautiful and they are not too big on my head. These would not work for anyone with a large head, so you have been warned. The headphones come with a case, a bag, and two detachable cords. One cord has buttons on it that apparently only work for iPhones and iPads, which I am not too happy about. I own an s4 and my next phone will be a Nexus 6, so I will not switch to another OS for the sake of these headphones. The other cord is a regular one, which is what I use. A cool feature about these headphones if that the headphone jack has a lock on it, you just turn it to the right, so when you accidentally yank the cord, it doesn't come out. The thing about on-ear headphones is that they might feel a little uncomfortable. I don't feel extreme amounts of discomfort with these, but my ears do feel a little sore after two hours of listening. My ears never get hot though, which is a plus about on ear headphones. I do not like the sound leaks though, so when I am in the computer lab or in a library, I keep my volume low. When I am walking in crowded places, I am guessing that others can hear the music when I pass them briefly, but it blocks noise surprisingly well. All in all, these are stylish, heavy on the bass, clear-sounding, sturdy, and comfortable. Probably the best purchase I have made this year.

These headphones are quality in every sense of the word. They are aesthetically gorgeous and sonically some of the best headphones I've ever experienced. From the metal headband frame to the soft ear pads and the sleek brushed metal look of the headphone cups, these are arguably the coolest looking and the best sounding headphones you can buy. I have a large head and the headband was too small. After about an hour or two of listening, I was in pain from the tightness of the headband and the pressure of the ear cups. I thought having small ears would be to my advantage with a pair of on-ear headphones; I was partially right. They fit my ears perfectly - but the headband for these was a shade too small for the headphones to be comfortable for daily wear. Anyone who has a bigger than average size head, caveat emptor. For the price, I should be able to listen to these for more than a few hours without pain. Sadly, they didn't work out for me and I was very sad to return them. TL;dr: If you have an average size head, these are your new favorite headphones. Those of you with a hat size 7.5 or up, pick something else.

GIve had these headphones for about a couple weeks and finally gotten to the point at which these headphones have been broken in. I've been pleasantly delighted, (not surprisingly though) and this has been another great Sennheiser headphone. Some great things about these headphones is that they have a lot of tight clean bass. I enjoy this a lot, it might be too far if you listen to certain genres, but for a rock lover like me, it's perfect. Its not muddy at all though. Lower range has more emphasis than per say upper range. These aren't really meant to go with electronic music, but is okay. Artist like deadmau5 and Daft Punk go pretty well with these headphones. Some cons I've had with these headphones is the tightness. It might just be the shape of my ears, but after an hour and half or so of wearing these, my ears hurt. But that might just be me. (I have awkward ears) Other then that, the ability to not fold in is a minor problem. This is coming from a college student, so it's a pain in the butt having a large set of on ear head phones. By hey, it's okay. So I think these headphones are great for the average person, and at this low cost currently, these headphones are definitely punching above their weight. Edit: Had these headphones for little under a year, but I am severely disappointed with the durability of them. I have not used these excessively, and they were simply my daily drivers. Throw them with the provided case into my bag occasionally and wear them to listen to music or media consumption. The head band though is garbage. The underside looks like its about to be owrn out within a few weeks and parts of the sides are fraying/falling off. Very disappointed as I have no issues with other devices.

It got a 4 star rating. First it is a Sennheiser,so I already had high hopes for it. ( Just so readers know even before trying it I am already a little bit biased, but I am not a crazy fan who would just give it a perfect score because of the name) Not much comment on the design. It is what you see in the pic and you can find more their website. The headphones are quite comfortable, but needs adjusting almost every time to get it to the sweet spot. Unlike most other headphones I owned which need a one time adjusting. For people who are first time buyers this should be part of your consideration. I wear these to commute to my Uni everyday so needing to adjust it every time I take it off is sometimes annoying. If you are using a sling bag, I would not recommend getting a pair the the sling bag and the headphone wire can tug on each other so you need to keep on readjusting it. The sound are really nice. It hits MOST of the highs and lows. If you are not a audiophile, you should be fine; if you are you might have some complaints. ( As an audiophile, this a great for starters.) My playlist consists of dubsteps, rock and metal so for me I have no complains except on some the headphones were not able to reach some of the lows. A classical listener pointed out the headphones does not really suit classical and orchestral as "it does not sound natural." As for me, I tried a couple of classical, I can hear the different layers of music, so to me it is fine. The bass no complains here. As mentioned I commute a lot. These headphones were really nice at home and in quieter environment but when I got on the subway I was shocked. The headphones had minimal sound isolation, I need to turn the volume up by 20% to listen to my music. Despite turning up the volume, I can still hear conversations going on. ( I did not mention the subway's sound as I have yet tried on a pair that can cancel those out) Overall a 4 star because I like it and I am using a backpack to no tugging of cords. The noise I can handle as it is just a brief period of my daily time using headphones. Other times, it performed nicely.