Let's continue with the same theme of both on- and over-ear models. Sennheiser has the acclaimed by the specialized press momentum now released as a portable on-ear version. It is expected, of course, that has nothing else changed apart from the size and comfort. Indeed, the Momentum On-Ear provides better in my view sound tuning.
What awaits us after unpacking:
The package is opened with two handles quickly and without violence and one sees the carrying bag, which is opened by means of zipper. It is (un-folded) with the momentum already mounted iPod remote cable and an extra cable without remote control.
Processing:
To my delight, not genuine leather was at Momentum on-ear used, but a high-quality imitation leather imitation which Acantara called and was originally developed in Japan. The headband and the ear pads are lined with it and the whole thing seems really high. So even the very light steel bracket, and the off-white driver housing, which consist of higher-quality plastic. The two supplied cables are not tissue-sheathed, still have a certain stability, the cable breaks are not easily allow. In case of defect, the cable simply exchanged one out by hand. However, since the jack have a notch that must be rotated when screwing the plug into the jack bush and thus fixes the cable and locks the Anschuss, there must not be any cable, but should be ordered directly at Sennheiser.
Comfort:
The ear cushions are nice soft. They have a soft surface, the pressure is a little high but in the long run to my mind. This course give two advantages:. A more powerful bass and secure fit because of the relatively light weight (in direct comparison to heavyweight Harman Kardon Soho) Währe such a high contact pressure but not have been necessary. The headband is not pressed and you can feel it on a scalp otherwise hardly.
Sound (connected to an Asus Xonar DG-enabled headphone amplifier):
The Momentum On-Ear follows only partly the typical Sennheiser sound signature. Equipped with gentle, sparkling highs, detailed and warm mids, you have the momentum still draufgepackt an ordinary shovel Bass. However, this is meant by a particularly good quality bass. No bloated, spongy roar, but a very responsive, dry bass, which provides a fascinating pressure in the basement off the 40Hz. This is for the size of these drivers no mean feat. Of course there is the whole, long-term experience of Sennheiser.
Since rumbles or shaking it once in the background that it conjures up a slight smile on your face. Nevertheless, the momentum is not the listener of classical music because of its bass strength. Contrast, rock, pop and electronic music inspire more so. Which also turn Bass guitars a trail appear too dominant and space-filling in some blues songs. Nevertheless, the bass response is always clean and very precise. Unfortunately, this bass boost is sometimes at the expense of lower middle whose fine details in so many respects (especially classical music) are rolled over.
The centers are generally in many Sennheiser models, the most successful frequencies. Warm, rich in detail, coloring-with clear, expressive vocals. Also cello benefit from this vote. The Momentum modeled a corporeal cello sound, as he also creates in male and female vocals. Only in a direct comparison with a neutral headphones, as the devil Aureol Real, the mids sound a little darker. As mentioned above, some details due to the loud bass are covered.
The heights were Sennheiser typically easily tamed. When Momentum on-ear it may be said, however, it is the developers this time managed to make not sound the heights dull or covered. Something so some momentum over-ear buyers have already criticized. The on-ear does not have this weakness. Although one can accuse him no dazzling and brilliant highs. He leaves but miss in no case. Since I as a classical and film music listeners put great emphasis on a very detailed and clean treble value was precisely this area by listening in strict observation.
Although the momentum OE shows a small frequency notch in the lower heights, but compensates for this with a subsequent slope in the middle tweeter back (even the upper levels are well audible). This vote has its advantages: voices get a more natural, warm timbre, sharp or teasing tones are appeased and yet higher tones, such as chimes, high wind or playing guitar solos sound not covered or lackluster. For my taste but just sound by violins a bit too smoothly. Very good out audible this is in various string solos. While they sound nice colored, delicate and sometimes even bubbly. Small details, such as the slightly rough scratching when the bow across the strings strokes unfortunately go under.
Very pleasing is the fact that the momentum in spite of its enclosed design a sufficiently large stage magic. Even in complex instrumental passages acts not superimposed or chaotic. Individual instruments are easy to extract. He manages but does not completely foreclose or not to allow the person sitting next to bus or train hear what only at slightly elevated volume is however clearly the environment.
Conclusion:
The Momentum On-Ear is a successful mobile headphones and around. Processing and sound are top quality. The raised Bass is currently traveling in bus and train located as lost by the ambient noise much bass. Unfortunately, it is for home use for my taste just too dominant in the bass.
As an allrounder, he is not to call, but you can not say that there is any musical genre, which he can also sound bad. Even the somewhat excessive pressure leads to point deduction.
Pro:
+ Lively, broadband sound with deep bass
+ High quality workmanship
+ Cable sounds only subtly perceptible
+ Cable pluggable
+ Transport box and spare cable incl.
+ Remote control cable
Cons:
- Remote Control for Apple devices designed (Pause / Play and Android)
- Seemed a bit too much pressure
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