Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear Review
A typical pair of headphones from Sennheiser will focus on rich, but measured, bass response and crisp highs—and the visual design may look more utilitarian than luxurious. So, it's interesting to watch the company add a little bit of variety to its formidable line-up. The Momentum On-Ear (229.95 direct), like its over-the-ear cousin, is an eye-catching pair of headphones. The sound signature here is more about boosted bass than flat response, but there's a steady balance that is maintained—things never seem overwhelmingly in favor of the lows. The performance is clean at high volumes and the headphones are comfortable over long listening periods. The Momentum On-Ear is worth the high price for those seeking added low-end presence without veering into Beats-level bass boosting.DesignAvailable in six color schemes (black, blue, brown, green, ivory, and pink—with varying cable colors depending on the model), the Momentum On-Ear looks, unsurprisingly, quite similar to its around-the-...
The comfortable Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear headphones deliver a boosted-bass response that manages to not overwhelm the overall balance of the mix.
Distortion-free, quality audio performance with plenty of rich low-end; Very secure, comfortable on-ear design; Includes two detachable cables, one with remote control and microphone for iOS devices
Sound signature is a bit bass heavy; No adapter accessories for headphone jacks