You want it all: high resolution, neutral tone, exceptionally long battery life, flawless active noise cancellation (ANC), and of course, no more wires. Meet the closed-back HDB 630. With the included...
You want it all: high resolution, neutral tone, exceptionally long battery life, flawless active noise cancellation (ANC), and of course, no more wires. Meet the closed-back HDB 630. With the included BTD 700 Bluetooth USB-C Dongle, you are free to enjoy top-tier audiophile-level sound wherever you are.
You want it all: high resolution, neutral tone, exceptionally long battery life, flawless active noise cancellation (ANC), and of course, no more wires. Meet the closed-back HDB 630. With the included BTD 700 Bluetooth® USB-C Dongle, you are free to enjoy top-tier audiophile-level sound wherever you are.
Serious listening once required serious equipment. The HDB 630 changes the rules.
The pursuit of audiophile-level sound can get quite demanding in terms of equipment: high-end DACs that cost more than your first car, balanced cables, large tube amplifiers. These are not exactly things you take with you for a walk around the block. But now, you can have high fidelity and carry it with you — with all the comforts of top wireless headphones.
Additionally, thanks to the included BTD 700 Bluetooth® USB-C Dongle, you can finally enjoy high-resolution wireless audio from a wide range of devices, including most phones, tablets, and laptops. Regardless of which codecs your device supports, you can enjoy the exceptional quality of aptX™ Adaptive with the HDB 630 and the dongle, as this is an upgrade that makes your smartphone capable of delivering hi-res quality to your headphones.
Lovers of ultimate control, it's your time to shine!
The integrated electronic systems of the HDB 630 keep your music unchanged from source to ear. The aptX™ HD and aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth® codecs reproduce high-quality content wirelessly. When you want the purest signal possible, you can also connect via USB-C and listen to high-resolution, lossless files. In addition, the included audio cable allows you to connect to any 3.5 mm jack for maximum compatibility.
Powerful adaptive noise cancellation in a closed-back design "silences" the world around you without affecting your music, while the transparency mode lets you hear your surroundings when needed. The crossfeed function is excellent for classical tracks with pronounced channel separation (hard-panned mixes), as it balances instruments gathered in one channel, creating a much more natural listening experience — similar to hearing the track from a full stereo speaker system.
Lossless Listening 24-bit/96 kHz
For demanding listeners seeking the purest possible signal, the Momentum 4 offers wired connectivity via USB-C or analog input. This allows for lossless listening at resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz, delivering top-tier fidelity that reveals all the depth and dynamism of high-resolution digital files.
Did you know how much influence you have on the signal volume in a modern wireless audio stream?
Imagine wearing five pairs of sunglasses on top of each other. Not only would you look a bit funny, but you probably wouldn’t be able to see much either. The same thing happens to audio signals when they are “choked” multiple times. On a modern smartphone, you’ll find several such bottlenecks, starting from the volume control buttons, certain system settings like "Reduce Loud Sounds," and some well-hidden accessibility features. And of course, there might be settings in your favorite music apps that affect the signal volume. The HDB 630 is the final link in this chain, so the stronger the signal you feed them, the better!
An exceptional headphone should handle even the most epic playlists with ease.
With a battery life of up to 60 hours, you can listen to music, podcasts, or watch videos literally for days. Travel for an entire week, complete marathon work sessions or binge-watch videos on your tablet, without having to think about charging even once.
For this level of endurance, however, the fit and feel must be perfect. That’s why the HDB 630 headphones come in a generous size, with ear cushions that feel as luxurious as they look. The headband is crafted from refined Japanese leatherette. The low weight and gentle pressure make these headphones a delight to use, even if you wear them for hours. This rare combination of long-lasting performance and all-day comfort will make them your new favorite headphones for everyday use.
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.
I might not be the most experienced audio consumer in the world but out of the experience I have with flagship headphones (most of the flagship Sony headphones ever released since the XM4's including cheaper models and most of Apple's audio devices). I really like these headphones.
PROS.
Audio: When it comes to the quality of the audio itself these are better than all my previous pieces. And it is not a matter of recency bias as I directly compared them to some others at that moment. (that is before I created parametric EQ's for specific types of music and had a neutral EQ for all headphones "out of the box sound") and it was already better which is to be expected by a company like Sennheiser (It is also notable to say that this is with Hi-Res 24bit / 96kHz enabled for the Sennheiser's through the app)
The same songs were compared for all different audio devices with "out of the box sound" and later EQ personalization for the specific different kinds of music.
Classical music: Flight of the bumblebee, Bastilas Theme, 24 Preludes In B flat minor and 1812 overture
Alternative: Old yellow bricks, Teenagers and undercover Martyn.
The gap between the headphones slightly increased in the favour of these headphones after I had the chance of playing with the parametric EQ which is just SOOOO AMAZING, so much better than band EQ's (the ones with the dots you can slide up and down) and so much more costumizable, the sound that I get feels so much more me.
SmartControl+ (the app used on a mobile device to connect the headphones) Is great, I absolutely love the app which genuinely impressed me as I previously believed the Sony sound control app to be as good as I was going to get, but the SoundControl+ app is great, I love it, switching between different parametric EQ's feels more seamless and great, the app itself feels less cluttered, although I must admit since I am not the owner of other Sennheiser devices I am not aware of how seamless the transition from one device to another is.
Battery life: It is great and it absolutely delivers in its promises, there is not really much to say about it other than the fact that it does as it says.
Case and extras: The case feels really high quality and I love it, it might not have a fancy magnet but the zipper feels high quality and thanks to it's extra pouches and spaces I can oftentimes fit a few extra cables or needed dongles in there and put the case in my bag as it is instead of bringing a separate cable pouch.
it of course comes with it's standards Male-Male USB-C charging cable (which feels high quality and great overall). a 3.5mm jack cable. The BTD 700 dongle. And the attachment for the airplane's connector which I can't seem to remember the name of.
Comfort: If there is anyone that is going to be able to confidently talk to you about the comfort of headphones I believe I can definitely be the one. I listen to music (or other audio) 9+ hours every single day. Either while I am walking, running, studying, playing video games, cooking, reading a book or simply just standing. And even though of course like every other pair you might have to adjust them every couple of hours to ease a spot that might have gotten sore these headphones absolutely are comfortable IF adjusted well.
CONS:
ANC: I have not yet on any flights with them (update incoming as I do have a flight in a few days) they do struggle with blocking white noise (bus engines, airplane engines or other similar noises) and I know that because I do happen to live quite close to the airport so yes I do hear the planes. BUT, even though the ANC is not by any means AMAZING, it is okay, good even. It does it's job and you will absolutely not be getting annoyed if you have the ANC cranked to the max (the ANC is scalable from 0-100%) and have the headphones on appropriately over your ears so they form a proper seal.
UPDATE:
I recently went on a few flights with stops and decently long airport waiting periods and I must admit the hard truth. these are not traveling headphones... I had the pleasure to have been seated directly in the top of the rows as far away from the airplane wings as well as directly next to the wings on different flights and while my experience in the top row was okay, the seating next to the wings was not. There is the constant hum of the engine that can very clearly be heard and while many people might not notice it as it is not particularly loud with ANC turned to the max it is there and it personally drove me CRAZY.
I might not be the most experienced audio consumer in the world but out of the experience I have with flagship headphones (most of the flagship Sony headphones ever released since the XM4's including cheaper models and most of Apple's audio devices). I really like these headphones.
PROS.
Audio: When it comes to the quality of the audio itself these are better than all my previous pieces. And it is not a matter of recency bias as I directly compared them to some others at that moment. (that is before I created parametric EQ's for specific types of music and had a neutral EQ for all headphones "out of the box sound") and it was already better which is to be expected by a company like Sennheiser (It is also notable to say that this is with Hi-Res 24bit / 96kHz enabled for the Sennheiser's through the app)
The same songs were compared for all different audio devices with "out of the box sound" and later EQ personalization for the specific different kinds of music.
Classical music: Flight of the bumblebee, Bastilas Theme, 24 Preludes In B flat minor and 1812 overture
Alternative: Old yellow bricks, Teenagers and undercover Martyn.
The gap between the headphones slightly increased in the favour of these headphones after I had the chance of playing with the parametric EQ which is just SOOOO AMAZING, so much better than band EQ's (the ones with the dots you can slide up and down) and so much more costumizable, the sound that I get feels so much more me.
SmartControl+ (the app used on a mobile device to connect the headphones) Is great, I absolutely love the app which genuinely impressed me as I previously believed the Sony sound control app to be as good as I was going to get, but the SoundControl+ app is great, I love it, switching between different parametric EQ's feels more seamless and great, the app itself feels less cluttered, although I must admit since I am not the owner of other Sennheiser devices I am not aware of how seamless the transition from one device to another is.
Battery life: It is great and it absolutely delivers in its promises, there is not really much to say about it other than the fact that it does as it says.
Case and extras: The case feels really high quality and I love it, it might not have a fancy magnet but the zipper feels high quality and thanks to it's extra pouches and spaces I can oftentimes fit a few extra cables or needed dongles in there and put the case in my bag as it is instead of bringing a separate cable pouch.
it of course comes with it's standards Male-Male USB-C charging cable (which feels high quality and great overall). a 3.5mm jack cable. The BTD 700 dongle. And the attachment for the airplane's connector which I can't seem to remember the name of.
Comfort: If there is anyone that is going to be able to confidently talk to you about the comfort of headphones I believe I can definitely be the one. I listen to music (or other audio) 9+ hours every single day. Either while I am walking, running, studying, playing video games, cooking, reading a book or simply just standing. And even though of course like every other pair you might have to adjust them every couple of hours to ease a spot that might have gotten sore these headphones absolutely are comfortable IF adjusted well.
CONS:
ANC: I have not yet on any flights with them (update incoming as I do have a flight in a few days) they do struggle with blocking white noise (bus engines, airplane engines or other similar noises) and I know that because I do happen to live quite close to the airport so yes I do hear the planes. BUT, even though the ANC is not by any means AMAZING, it is okay, good even. It does it's job and you will absolutely not be getting annoyed if you have the ANC cranked to the max (the ANC is scalable from 0-100%) and have the headphones on appropriately over your ears so they form a proper seal.
UPDATE:
I recently went on a few flights with stops and decently long airport waiting periods and I must admit the hard truth. these are not traveling headphones... I had the pleasure to have been seated directly in the top of the rows as far away from the airplane wings as well as directly next to the wings on different flights and while my experience in the top row was okay, the seating next to the wings was not. There is the constant hum of the engine that can very clearly be heard and while many people might not notice it as it is not particularly loud with ANC turned to the max it is there and it personally drove me CRAZY.
I might not be the most experienced audio consumer in the world but out of the experience I have with flagship headphones (most of the flagship Sony headphones ever released since the XM4's including cheaper models and most of Apple's audio devices). I really like these headphones.
PROS.
Audio: When it comes to the quality of the audio itself these are better than all my previous pieces. And it is not a matter of recency bias as I directly compared them to some others at that moment. (that is before I created parametric EQ's for specific types of music and had a neutral EQ for all headphones "out of the box sound") and it was already better which is to be expected by a company like Sennheiser (It is also notable to say that this is with Hi-Res 24bit / 96kHz enabled for the Sennheiser's through the app)
The same songs were compared for all different audio devices with "out of the box sound" and later EQ personalization for the specific different kinds of music.
Classical music: Flight of the bumblebee, Bastilas Theme, 24 Preludes In B flat minor and 1812 overture
Alternative: Old yellow bricks, Teenagers and undercover Martyn.
The gap between the headphones slightly increased in the favour of these headphones after I had the chance of playing with the parametric EQ which is just SOOOO AMAZING, so much better than band EQ's (the ones with the dots you can slide up and down) and so much more costumizable, the sound that I get feels so much more me.
SmartControl+ (the app used on a mobile device to connect the headphones) Is great, I absolutely love the app which genuinely impressed me as I previously believed the Sony sound control app to be as good as I was going to get, but the SoundControl+ app is great, I love it, switching between different parametric EQ's feels more seamless and great, the app itself feels less cluttered, although I must admit since I am not the owner of other Sennheiser devices I am not aware of how seamless the transition from one device to another is.
Battery life: It is great and it absolutely delivers in its promises, there is not really much to say about it other than the fact that it does as it says.
Case and extras: The case feels really high quality and I love it, it might not have a fancy magnet but the zipper feels high quality and thanks to it's extra pouches and spaces I can oftentimes fit a few extra cables or needed dongles in there and put the case in my bag as it is instead of bringing a separate cable pouch.
it of course comes with it's standards Male-Male USB-C charging cable (which feels high quality and great overall). a 3.5mm jack cable. The BTD 700 dongle. And the attachment for the airplane's connector which I can't seem to remember the name of.
Comfort: If there is anyone that is going to be able to confidently talk to you about the comfort of headphones I believe I can definitely be the one. I listen to music (or other audio) 9+ hours every single day. Either while I am walking, running, studying, playing video games, cooking, reading a book or simply just standing. And even though of course like every other pair you might have to adjust them every couple of hours to ease a spot that might have gotten sore these headphones absolutely are comfortable IF adjusted well.
CONS:
ANC: I have not yet on any flights with them (update incoming as I do have a flight in a few days) they do struggle with blocking white noise (bus engines, airplane engines or other similar noises) and I know that because I do happen to live quite close to the airport so yes I do hear the planes. BUT, even though the ANC is not by any means AMAZING, it is okay, good even. It does it's job and you will absolutely not be getting annoyed if you have the ANC cranked to the max (the ANC is scalable from 0-100%) and have the headphones on appropriately over your ears so they form a proper seal.
UPDATE:
I recently went on a few flights with stops and decently long airport waiting periods and I must admit the hard truth. these are not traveling headphones... I had the pleasure to have been seated directly in the top of the rows as far away from the airplane wings as well as directly next to the wings on different flights and while my experience in the top row was okay, the seating next to the wings was not. There is the constant hum of the engine that can very clearly be heard and while many people might not notice it as it is not particularly loud with ANC turned to the max it is there and it personally drove me CRAZY.
I might not be the most experienced audio consumer in the world but out of the experience I have with flagship headphones (most of the flagship Sony headphones ever released since the XM4's including cheaper models and most of Apple's audio devices). I really like these headphones.
PROS.
Audio: When it comes to the quality of the audio itself these are better than all my previous pieces. And it is not a matter of recency bias as I directly compared them to some others at that moment. (that is before I created parametric EQ's for specific types of music and had a neutral EQ for all headphones "out of the box sound") and it was already better which is to be expected by a company like Sennheiser (It is also notable to say that this is with Hi-Res 24bit / 96kHz enabled for the Sennheiser's through the app)
The same songs were compared for all different audio devices with "out of the box sound" and later EQ personalization for the specific different kinds of music.
Classical music: Flight of the bumblebee, Bastilas Theme, 24 Preludes In B flat minor and 1812 overture
Alternative: Old yellow bricks, Teenagers and undercover Martyn.
The gap between the headphones slightly increased in the favour of these headphones after I had the chance of playing with the parametric EQ which is just SOOOO AMAZING, so much better than band EQ's (the ones with the dots you can slide up and down) and so much more costumizable, the sound that I get feels so much more me.
SmartControl+ (the app used on a mobile device to connect the headphones) Is great, I absolutely love the app which genuinely impressed me as I previously believed the Sony sound control app to be as good as I was going to get, but the SoundControl+ app is great, I love it, switching between different parametric EQ's feels more seamless and great, the app itself feels less cluttered, although I must admit since I am not the owner of other Sennheiser devices I am not aware of how seamless the transition from one device to another is.
Battery life: It is great and it absolutely delivers in its promises, there is not really much to say about it other than the fact that it does as it says.
Case and extras: The case feels really high quality and I love it, it might not have a fancy magnet but the zipper feels high quality and thanks to it's extra pouches and spaces I can oftentimes fit a few extra cables or needed dongles in there and put the case in my bag as it is instead of bringing a separate cable pouch.
it of course comes with it's standards Male-Male USB-C charging cable (which feels high quality and great overall). a 3.5mm jack cable. The BTD 700 dongle. And the attachment for the airplane's connector which I can't seem to remember the name of.
Comfort: If there is anyone that is going to be able to confidently talk to you about the comfort of headphones I believe I can definitely be the one. I listen to music (or other audio) 9+ hours every single day. Either while I am walking, running, studying, playing video games, cooking, reading a book or simply just standing. And even though of course like every other pair you might have to adjust them every couple of hours to ease a spot that might have gotten sore these headphones absolutely are comfortable IF adjusted well.
CONS:
ANC: I have not yet on any flights with them (update incoming as I do have a flight in a few days) they do struggle with blocking white noise (bus engines, airplane engines or other similar noises) and I know that because I do happen to live quite close to the airport so yes I do hear the planes. BUT, even though the ANC is not by any means AMAZING, it is okay, good even. It does it's job and you will absolutely not be getting annoyed if you have the ANC cranked to the max (the ANC is scalable from 0-100%) and have the headphones on appropriately over your ears so they form a proper seal.
UPDATE:
I recently went on a few flights with stops and decently long airport waiting periods and I must admit the hard truth. these are not traveling headphones... I had the pleasure to have been seated directly in the top of the rows as far away from the airplane wings as well as directly next to the wings on different flights and while my experience in the top row was okay, the seating next to the wings was not. There is the constant hum of the engine that can very clearly be heard and while many people might not notice it as it is not particularly loud with ANC turned to the max it is there and it personally drove me CRAZY.
You want it all: high resolution, neutral tone, exceptionally long battery life, flawless active noise cancellation (ANC), and of course, no more wires. Meet the closed-back HDB 630. With the included BTD 700 Bluetooth® USB-C Dongle, you are free to enjoy top-tier audiophile-level sound wherever you are.
Serious listening once required serious equipment. The HDB 630 changes the rules.
The pursuit of audiophile-level sound can get quite demanding in terms of equipment: high-end DACs that cost more than your first car, balanced cables, large tube amplifiers. These are not exactly things you take with you for a walk around the block. But now, you can have high fidelity and carry it with you — with all the comforts of top wireless headphones.
Additionally, thanks to the included BTD 700 Bluetooth® USB-C Dongle, you can finally enjoy high-resolution wireless audio from a wide range of devices, including most phones, tablets, and laptops. Regardless of which codecs your device supports, you can enjoy the exceptional quality of aptX™ Adaptive with the HDB 630 and the dongle, as this is an upgrade that makes your smartphone capable of delivering hi-res quality to your headphones.
Lovers of ultimate control, it's your time to shine!
The integrated electronic systems of the HDB 630 keep your music unchanged from source to ear. The aptX™ HD and aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth® codecs reproduce high-quality content wirelessly. When you want the purest signal possible, you can also connect via USB-C and listen to high-resolution, lossless files. In addition, the included audio cable allows you to connect to any 3.5 mm jack for maximum compatibility.
Powerful adaptive noise cancellation in a closed-back design "silences" the world around you without affecting your music, while the transparency mode lets you hear your surroundings when needed. The crossfeed function is excellent for classical tracks with pronounced channel separation (hard-panned mixes), as it balances instruments gathered in one channel, creating a much more natural listening experience — similar to hearing the track from a full stereo speaker system.
Lossless Listening 24-bit/96 kHz
For demanding listeners seeking the purest possible signal, the Momentum 4 offers wired connectivity via USB-C or analog input. This allows for lossless listening at resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz, delivering top-tier fidelity that reveals all the depth and dynamism of high-resolution digital files.
Did you know how much influence you have on the signal volume in a modern wireless audio stream?
Imagine wearing five pairs of sunglasses on top of each other. Not only would you look a bit funny, but you probably wouldn’t be able to see much either. The same thing happens to audio signals when they are “choked” multiple times. On a modern smartphone, you’ll find several such bottlenecks, starting from the volume control buttons, certain system settings like "Reduce Loud Sounds," and some well-hidden accessibility features. And of course, there might be settings in your favorite music apps that affect the signal volume. The HDB 630 is the final link in this chain, so the stronger the signal you feed them, the better!
An exceptional headphone should handle even the most epic playlists with ease.
With a battery life of up to 60 hours, you can listen to music, podcasts, or watch videos literally for days. Travel for an entire week, complete marathon work sessions or binge-watch videos on your tablet, without having to think about charging even once.
For this level of endurance, however, the fit and feel must be perfect. That’s why the HDB 630 headphones come in a generous size, with ear cushions that feel as luxurious as they look. The headband is crafted from refined Japanese leatherette. The low weight and gentle pressure make these headphones a delight to use, even if you wear them for hours. This rare combination of long-lasting performance and all-day comfort will make them your new favorite headphones for everyday use.
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.
I might not be the most experienced audio consumer in the world but out of the experience I have with flagship headphones (most of the flagship Sony headphones ever released since the XM4's including cheaper models and most of Apple's audio devices). I really like these headphones.
PROS.
Audio: When it comes to the quality of the audio itself these are better than all my previous pieces. And it is not a matter of recency bias as I directly compared them to some others at that moment. (that is before I created parametric EQ's for specific types of music and had a neutral EQ for all headphones "out of the box sound") and it was already better which is to be expected by a company like Sennheiser (It is also notable to say that this is with Hi-Res 24bit / 96kHz enabled for the Sennheiser's through the app)
The same songs were compared for all different audio devices with "out of the box sound" and later EQ personalization for the specific different kinds of music.
Classical music: Flight of the bumblebee, Bastilas Theme, 24 Preludes In B flat minor and 1812 overture
Alternative: Old yellow bricks, Teenagers and undercover Martyn.
The gap between the headphones slightly increased in the favour of these headphones after I had the chance of playing with the parametric EQ which is just SOOOO AMAZING, so much better than band EQ's (the ones with the dots you can slide up and down) and so much more costumizable, the sound that I get feels so much more me.
SmartControl+ (the app used on a mobile device to connect the headphones) Is great, I absolutely love the app which genuinely impressed me as I previously believed the Sony sound control app to be as good as I was going to get, but the SoundControl+ app is great, I love it, switching between different parametric EQ's feels more seamless and great, the app itself feels less cluttered, although I must admit since I am not the owner of other Sennheiser devices I am not aware of how seamless the transition from one device to another is.
Battery life: It is great and it absolutely delivers in its promises, there is not really much to say about it other than the fact that it does as it says.
Case and extras: The case feels really high quality and I love it, it might not have a fancy magnet but the zipper feels high quality and thanks to it's extra pouches and spaces I can oftentimes fit a few extra cables or needed dongles in there and put the case in my bag as it is instead of bringing a separate cable pouch.
it of course comes with it's standards Male-Male USB-C charging cable (which feels high quality and great overall). a 3.5mm jack cable. The BTD 700 dongle. And the attachment for the airplane's connector which I can't seem to remember the name of.
Comfort: If there is anyone that is going to be able to confidently talk to you about the comfort of headphones I believe I can definitely be the one. I listen to music (or other audio) 9+ hours every single day. Either while I am walking, running, studying, playing video games, cooking, reading a book or simply just standing. And even though of course like every other pair you might have to adjust them every couple of hours to ease a spot that might have gotten sore these headphones absolutely are comfortable IF adjusted well.
CONS:
ANC: I have not yet on any flights with them (update incoming as I do have a flight in a few days) they do struggle with blocking white noise (bus engines, airplane engines or other similar noises) and I know that because I do happen to live quite close to the airport so yes I do hear the planes. BUT, even though the ANC is not by any means AMAZING, it is okay, good even. It does it's job and you will absolutely not be getting annoyed if you have the ANC cranked to the max (the ANC is scalable from 0-100%) and have the headphones on appropriately over your ears so they form a proper seal.
UPDATE:
I recently went on a few flights with stops and decently long airport waiting periods and I must admit the hard truth. these are not traveling headphones... I had the pleasure to have been seated directly in the top of the rows as far away from the airplane wings as well as directly next to the wings on different flights and while my experience in the top row was okay, the seating next to the wings was not. There is the constant hum of the engine that can very clearly be heard and while many people might not notice it as it is not particularly loud with ANC turned to the max it is there and it personally drove me CRAZY.
I might not be the most experienced audio consumer in the world but out of the experience I have with flagship headphones (most of the flagship Sony headphones ever released since the XM4's including cheaper models and most of Apple's audio devices). I really like these headphones.
PROS.
Audio: When it comes to the quality of the audio itself these are better than all my previous pieces. And it is not a matter of recency bias as I directly compared them to some others at that moment. (that is before I created parametric EQ's for specific types of music and had a neutral EQ for all headphones "out of the box sound") and it was already better which is to be expected by a company like Sennheiser (It is also notable to say that this is with Hi-Res 24bit / 96kHz enabled for the Sennheiser's through the app)
The same songs were compared for all different audio devices with "out of the box sound" and later EQ personalization for the specific different kinds of music.
Classical music: Flight of the bumblebee, Bastilas Theme, 24 Preludes In B flat minor and 1812 overture
Alternative: Old yellow bricks, Teenagers and undercover Martyn.
The gap between the headphones slightly increased in the favour of these headphones after I had the chance of playing with the parametric EQ which is just SOOOO AMAZING, so much better than band EQ's (the ones with the dots you can slide up and down) and so much more costumizable, the sound that I get feels so much more me.
SmartControl+ (the app used on a mobile device to connect the headphones) Is great, I absolutely love the app which genuinely impressed me as I previously believed the Sony sound control app to be as good as I was going to get, but the SoundControl+ app is great, I love it, switching between different parametric EQ's feels more seamless and great, the app itself feels less cluttered, although I must admit since I am not the owner of other Sennheiser devices I am not aware of how seamless the transition from one device to another is.
Battery life: It is great and it absolutely delivers in its promises, there is not really much to say about it other than the fact that it does as it says.
Case and extras: The case feels really high quality and I love it, it might not have a fancy magnet but the zipper feels high quality and thanks to it's extra pouches and spaces I can oftentimes fit a few extra cables or needed dongles in there and put the case in my bag as it is instead of bringing a separate cable pouch.
it of course comes with it's standards Male-Male USB-C charging cable (which feels high quality and great overall). a 3.5mm jack cable. The BTD 700 dongle. And the attachment for the airplane's connector which I can't seem to remember the name of.
Comfort: If there is anyone that is going to be able to confidently talk to you about the comfort of headphones I believe I can definitely be the one. I listen to music (or other audio) 9+ hours every single day. Either while I am walking, running, studying, playing video games, cooking, reading a book or simply just standing. And even though of course like every other pair you might have to adjust them every couple of hours to ease a spot that might have gotten sore these headphones absolutely are comfortable IF adjusted well.
CONS:
ANC: I have not yet on any flights with them (update incoming as I do have a flight in a few days) they do struggle with blocking white noise (bus engines, airplane engines or other similar noises) and I know that because I do happen to live quite close to the airport so yes I do hear the planes. BUT, even though the ANC is not by any means AMAZING, it is okay, good even. It does it's job and you will absolutely not be getting annoyed if you have the ANC cranked to the max (the ANC is scalable from 0-100%) and have the headphones on appropriately over your ears so they form a proper seal.
UPDATE:
I recently went on a few flights with stops and decently long airport waiting periods and I must admit the hard truth. these are not traveling headphones... I had the pleasure to have been seated directly in the top of the rows as far away from the airplane wings as well as directly next to the wings on different flights and while my experience in the top row was okay, the seating next to the wings was not. There is the constant hum of the engine that can very clearly be heard and while many people might not notice it as it is not particularly loud with ANC turned to the max it is there and it personally drove me CRAZY.
I might not be the most experienced audio consumer in the world but out of the experience I have with flagship headphones (most of the flagship Sony headphones ever released since the XM4's including cheaper models and most of Apple's audio devices). I really like these headphones.
PROS.
Audio: When it comes to the quality of the audio itself these are better than all my previous pieces. And it is not a matter of recency bias as I directly compared them to some others at that moment. (that is before I created parametric EQ's for specific types of music and had a neutral EQ for all headphones "out of the box sound") and it was already better which is to be expected by a company like Sennheiser (It is also notable to say that this is with Hi-Res 24bit / 96kHz enabled for the Sennheiser's through the app)
The same songs were compared for all different audio devices with "out of the box sound" and later EQ personalization for the specific different kinds of music.
Classical music: Flight of the bumblebee, Bastilas Theme, 24 Preludes In B flat minor and 1812 overture
Alternative: Old yellow bricks, Teenagers and undercover Martyn.
The gap between the headphones slightly increased in the favour of these headphones after I had the chance of playing with the parametric EQ which is just SOOOO AMAZING, so much better than band EQ's (the ones with the dots you can slide up and down) and so much more costumizable, the sound that I get feels so much more me.
SmartControl+ (the app used on a mobile device to connect the headphones) Is great, I absolutely love the app which genuinely impressed me as I previously believed the Sony sound control app to be as good as I was going to get, but the SoundControl+ app is great, I love it, switching between different parametric EQ's feels more seamless and great, the app itself feels less cluttered, although I must admit since I am not the owner of other Sennheiser devices I am not aware of how seamless the transition from one device to another is.
Battery life: It is great and it absolutely delivers in its promises, there is not really much to say about it other than the fact that it does as it says.
Case and extras: The case feels really high quality and I love it, it might not have a fancy magnet but the zipper feels high quality and thanks to it's extra pouches and spaces I can oftentimes fit a few extra cables or needed dongles in there and put the case in my bag as it is instead of bringing a separate cable pouch.
it of course comes with it's standards Male-Male USB-C charging cable (which feels high quality and great overall). a 3.5mm jack cable. The BTD 700 dongle. And the attachment for the airplane's connector which I can't seem to remember the name of.
Comfort: If there is anyone that is going to be able to confidently talk to you about the comfort of headphones I believe I can definitely be the one. I listen to music (or other audio) 9+ hours every single day. Either while I am walking, running, studying, playing video games, cooking, reading a book or simply just standing. And even though of course like every other pair you might have to adjust them every couple of hours to ease a spot that might have gotten sore these headphones absolutely are comfortable IF adjusted well.
CONS:
ANC: I have not yet on any flights with them (update incoming as I do have a flight in a few days) they do struggle with blocking white noise (bus engines, airplane engines or other similar noises) and I know that because I do happen to live quite close to the airport so yes I do hear the planes. BUT, even though the ANC is not by any means AMAZING, it is okay, good even. It does it's job and you will absolutely not be getting annoyed if you have the ANC cranked to the max (the ANC is scalable from 0-100%) and have the headphones on appropriately over your ears so they form a proper seal.
UPDATE:
I recently went on a few flights with stops and decently long airport waiting periods and I must admit the hard truth. these are not traveling headphones... I had the pleasure to have been seated directly in the top of the rows as far away from the airplane wings as well as directly next to the wings on different flights and while my experience in the top row was okay, the seating next to the wings was not. There is the constant hum of the engine that can very clearly be heard and while many people might not notice it as it is not particularly loud with ANC turned to the max it is there and it personally drove me CRAZY.
I might not be the most experienced audio consumer in the world but out of the experience I have with flagship headphones (most of the flagship Sony headphones ever released since the XM4's including cheaper models and most of Apple's audio devices). I really like these headphones.
PROS.
Audio: When it comes to the quality of the audio itself these are better than all my previous pieces. And it is not a matter of recency bias as I directly compared them to some others at that moment. (that is before I created parametric EQ's for specific types of music and had a neutral EQ for all headphones "out of the box sound") and it was already better which is to be expected by a company like Sennheiser (It is also notable to say that this is with Hi-Res 24bit / 96kHz enabled for the Sennheiser's through the app)
The same songs were compared for all different audio devices with "out of the box sound" and later EQ personalization for the specific different kinds of music.
Classical music: Flight of the bumblebee, Bastilas Theme, 24 Preludes In B flat minor and 1812 overture
Alternative: Old yellow bricks, Teenagers and undercover Martyn.
The gap between the headphones slightly increased in the favour of these headphones after I had the chance of playing with the parametric EQ which is just SOOOO AMAZING, so much better than band EQ's (the ones with the dots you can slide up and down) and so much more costumizable, the sound that I get feels so much more me.
SmartControl+ (the app used on a mobile device to connect the headphones) Is great, I absolutely love the app which genuinely impressed me as I previously believed the Sony sound control app to be as good as I was going to get, but the SoundControl+ app is great, I love it, switching between different parametric EQ's feels more seamless and great, the app itself feels less cluttered, although I must admit since I am not the owner of other Sennheiser devices I am not aware of how seamless the transition from one device to another is.
Battery life: It is great and it absolutely delivers in its promises, there is not really much to say about it other than the fact that it does as it says.
Case and extras: The case feels really high quality and I love it, it might not have a fancy magnet but the zipper feels high quality and thanks to it's extra pouches and spaces I can oftentimes fit a few extra cables or needed dongles in there and put the case in my bag as it is instead of bringing a separate cable pouch.
it of course comes with it's standards Male-Male USB-C charging cable (which feels high quality and great overall). a 3.5mm jack cable. The BTD 700 dongle. And the attachment for the airplane's connector which I can't seem to remember the name of.
Comfort: If there is anyone that is going to be able to confidently talk to you about the comfort of headphones I believe I can definitely be the one. I listen to music (or other audio) 9+ hours every single day. Either while I am walking, running, studying, playing video games, cooking, reading a book or simply just standing. And even though of course like every other pair you might have to adjust them every couple of hours to ease a spot that might have gotten sore these headphones absolutely are comfortable IF adjusted well.
CONS:
ANC: I have not yet on any flights with them (update incoming as I do have a flight in a few days) they do struggle with blocking white noise (bus engines, airplane engines or other similar noises) and I know that because I do happen to live quite close to the airport so yes I do hear the planes. BUT, even though the ANC is not by any means AMAZING, it is okay, good even. It does it's job and you will absolutely not be getting annoyed if you have the ANC cranked to the max (the ANC is scalable from 0-100%) and have the headphones on appropriately over your ears so they form a proper seal.
UPDATE:
I recently went on a few flights with stops and decently long airport waiting periods and I must admit the hard truth. these are not traveling headphones... I had the pleasure to have been seated directly in the top of the rows as far away from the airplane wings as well as directly next to the wings on different flights and while my experience in the top row was okay, the seating next to the wings was not. There is the constant hum of the engine that can very clearly be heard and while many people might not notice it as it is not particularly loud with ANC turned to the max it is there and it personally drove me CRAZY.
