Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear Review
Sennheiser has extended its over-ear and on-ear Momentum headphone line into the in-canal earphone realm. The $99.95 Momentum In-Ear earphones are significantly more affordable than the previous Momentum headphones, but they still come with an air of luxury thanks to their simple, elegant design. The Momentum In-Ears' sound signature is unique, more bright (in the highest frequencies) than crisp (in the high-mids), and fully capable of delivering powerful, distortion-free bass at higher volumes. Is the sound too bright? At times, yes, but in the age of booming bass, that's almost a welcome anomaly. If you can spend a bit more, the Editors' Choice Bowers & Wilkins C5 Series 2 ($275.00 at Amazon) offer a less bright, but even better-balanced sound.
One note: The Momentum In-Ear is offered in two models—the Momentum In-Ear G (for most Samsung, LG, Sony, and HTC mobile devices) and the Momentum In-Ear I (for Apple iOS devices). Both models cost the same, and the only difference i...
The Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear delivers bright (sometimes too bright) highs, paired with a powerful low frequency response.
Powerful audio performance with robust bass response and bright highs; Lightweight, elegant design; Excellent carrying case
Can be too bright at times; Only comes with two pairs of eartips