Seems pretty obvious that you get Bose/Sony for the noice-cancelling ability, or Sennheisers for the sound quality. In between you have to decide which compromise works best for you. Depends on how/where you use them.

It doesn't seem to be widely known that the Momentum 3's can be powered off without folding them up. Hold down the "play/pause" button for 5 seconds or so. You will hear "Power Off" as confirmation. To power back on, you will need to fold up the headphones and then open them back up. Works great and useful for those that want to put these on a regular stand.

Would you recommend to upgrade my Sennheiser PCX 550 II to Momentum 3-... or is the difference to small... at this time i can get Momentum for 250€.

Just got it today! First impression is very good. The quality and the sound are good. I was also looking at the Sony XM4 but I discarded it because it doesn't support an audio USB connexion with a PC. It's not well documented on the internet but I presume that if you use the regular PC audio out, the headphone must digitize the sound before applying NC. Thus losing quality. The PX7 was also on my radar but the Momemtum was cheaper for what I evaluated the same quality. The NC is ok on the Momemtum. My other headphone; Soundcore Q30 does a better job at NC. But the Q30 feels like you are in a bubble with NC activated while the Momemtum feels more open/natural. I've not played with the Sennheiser app yet. Maybe I can boost the NC or a firmware update will tweak it a liitle bit.

Hey Adam, I want to get new wireless over ear's, and these are my options: - JBL CLUB 950NC - Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 3 (I'm using a Samsung, not an iPhone) - Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 - Sennheiser HD 450BT Which ones should I purchase?

Regarding connecting them through USB: they show up as a separate audio output in you OS sound settings - just select them, and you'll be listening through USB. A quick tip: you can also hold the pairing button while unfolding them which switches off the Bluetooth module completely while retaining all their active features. I do it all the time when I'm not on the go since while they sound great via Bluetooth, they sound absolutely stunning when wired: the sound stage, the details - just about everything is noticably better.

Did you do the ANC software update? Other reviews have said the ANC on these is just "ok" out of the box but with the updates its a huge improvement and they compete w/ the nose ANC now.

Looking for headphones mainly for gym but still prioritizing sound quality, just lifting weights, not running or conditioning. You mentioned the Bose 700s were a good choice for minimizing sweat, do you have any other recommendations?

I got these six months ago and have used them nearly everyday. I have to completely agree with your review. The sound quality IS spectacular. However, Sennheiser missed the mark on so many other aspects of these Momentum 3 headphones. From the lack of a power button (they must be folded to be turned off, and not doing so drains their battery), to the sliding cups that need to be readjusted constantly while wearing them, to the user experience design of the buttons on the cup (it's kind of a pain to discern the play/pause button while wearing them, since it is so close to the volume buttons), to the microphone (I get complaints if there are any kind of background noises happening, but not as bad as Bose headphone mics). With the right adjustments to their design, these could have been really incredible headphones. For the price, that's what I was expecting from Sennheiser.

hello. in your opinion, would you change monentum 2 and buy momentum 3? its a good reason to change? (sorry for my bad language))

Which ones would you buy if you were an audiophile momentum 3, pxc 550 ii or sony WH-1000XM4

Any recommend B&O H9 3rd vs Sennehiser Mommentum 3 wireless? I love pop ballad, country, some time electronic music. Thank you!

I struggle with battery drain. I figure that i literally don’t know how to turn the thing off. The top switch I thought was just for ANC. Do you physically switch it off?

Hey Adam great video! I was just wondering your thoughts. I'm somebody who cares only about sound quality and deep bass, I really don't care about the fancy features these headphones, the xm4s or the Bose have to offer, I will only be using the headphones for music and music only. Out of the Bose, xm4, or Momentum 3s, which pair would you go for if you're in my shoes? Looking forward to your response!

can you tell me what material the ear pads/cups are made of? is it leather or fake leather?

I’ve had them for a year and I HATE them. Sound is ok but I’ve been having connectivity issues with all my devices. The ear cups keep sliding off the rail, and the left one came off its hinges and is now loosely hanging from the band and sometimes my hair gets ripped off cause they get stuck in the pivot of the ear cup 😂

If you ever get your hands on a pair of Philips Fidelio L3, I would like to hear how they compare with Momentum 3 in terms of sound quality, ANC, build quality and comfort.

I think this is the first time I've ever been to your channel but your coverage is SO THOROUGH. You're hitting on all the points that I, as a consumer, care about. Like, app usage, anc Quality, sound quality. The only thing I'm missing is battery life and call quality. But everything else was so well done man. Props.

These are on sale at Best Buy for $200. Worth it? Thinking about buying.

Please tell me they don’t have Beats Studio 3 syndrome :( [ that’s what I call it when headphones stitching get rolled when you fold them]

I don't understand the story about usb connection. I've seen plenty of other reviewers saying that they listened to music over USB and liked it. I've also seen a video of a guy explaining that he used these on a plane with wired connection (2.5 mm to airplane connection) and that they used noise cancelling. That's quite confusing. Can you please double check that?

Currently $269.99 on Amazon- how does that change your perspective? Seems like an absolute STEAL..

This Sennheiser or Airpods Max? In Sound quality?

Really. These sound way better then previous generation. The previous gen sounded telephony to me

I was really looking forward to get them, but now I see they have rubber buttons instead of some hard material IDK, it is breaking the deal for me as with time and usage rubber degrades and fall apart and I think at this price point rubber buttons should not be used, it would have been better to use touch controls instead

Spot on for sennheiser’s sound, they do make some kick ass sound headsets

Quote from the user manual: "Using the audio cable/activating flight mode: The functions for controlling music and/or calls or voice assistance are not possible. The active noise cancellation ANC can be fully used provided that the rechargeable battery is charged"

50% off at BestBuy right now. Highly considering these for $200 ☺️

I accidentally played audio over USB with them the other day. It definitely works. I agree on the ANC though. Even with the newest firmware, it's just doesn't even come close to, say, the Bose. I had to turn of the autopause though. Maybe my skull is just too thick. Also, I have long hair which gets easily tangled in those metal slidey thingies. A problem you probably don't have ;)

My least favorite part is how they disconnect all the time when you have them plugged into the computer. It seems like it's sensitive to head position, like if I turn my head around they cut out, but if I manipulate the cord all over the place, no problem. It's annoying that if I slouch in my chair a little bit without even turning my head they disconnect too. Driving me crazy how buggy they are.

I saw this video twice to find out what is that bad actually. still don't know what you trying to say. The review sound quite positive imo. (I skipped the ANC part thoug since I dont care about ANC much). After seing you video, I am am ordering, thanks :)

Mentions Tool first of all of the music he listens to: automatic subscribe.

i just bought these for 175. i dont think i'd pay 399 😬 ty for the review

I wanted this color but ended up with black. I hope is don’t return. I love how these look.

Noise canceling sucks, it’s a lot worse then the 2 version. I can hear all voices when using noise canceling at max settings.

Wow! I've been watching reviews all week and I finally found someone whom I can trust because he mentioned Tool as their first pick. I'm currently considering: -Sennheiser HD450BT -Sony XM4 -Sennheiser Momentum 3 Beside price, my first priority is sound quality. Now price wise, I could easily afford the HD450BT but I'm worried that it won't fit my ear and its sound quality's not satisfying enough. Then I was leaning toward XM4 but I've doubts about its sound quality vs the other two. On the other hand, Momentum 3 sound quality seems the best and most dynamic but it's $100 more than XM4. Is it actually worth it? If not, will the HD450BT suit me best? Do you have any advice for me?

If you want to be a tech KZfaqr or whatever I suggest doing your research or at the very least read the user manual (instead of saying you’re not even gonna read what’s on the box) I haven’t finished watching the video and I probably won’t, there are more informed and experienced reviewers out there. Just wanted to inform people that you can have them off and open so you can put them on a headphone stand. Just hold the play/pause button for 4 sec while unfolding them. You can use the usb to listen to music just make sure it’s not connected to a Bluetooth device and select it as your audio playback device on your computer. ANC does work when wired. First thing I did when I got mine is read the manual doesn’t take more than a minute (you can read it while taking a shit if you want) and now I know all the functions and how to solve any common issues. Don’t be like this guy take a minute and read the manual.

Nah That Mic Quality Was Crazy Or Am I Just Buggin

I wish they had the design more elegant on these, really hard to get onboard with those hefty cups and bulky metal spikes, I want a new Sennhiser but can’t see much to like in their recent lineup

3:08 you mentioned that you don’t like the idea about locking the wire with the headphones, I completely disagree with you dude. This feature is the best so that when you try to listen while working on studio you don’t mistakenly discounted from the headphones or let’s say you doing DJ and you moving a lot who knows sometimes if it disconnects while you on the middle of the events you are screw.

Tool nough said.

Sheep leather is nice tho 😭

Got them for $200.

I think they feel pretty good, but it is pretty anoying that you cant use the Mikrofone on Android

Sennheiser is best

You think these are to thick you’re not gonna like the new ones cause they feel too thin I return mine because of it all your complaints did no justice to the new model🤦🏻

I cant conect this for more an 2 years and cant reset or do anything with it! so bulshid headphon

I don't really like the design ...it looks premium but the comfort looks suspect...It looks uncomfortable , and those wires sticking out isn't a thoughtful design becos if a kid was to yank it or it catches something like a knob ..I don't know , if anything should happen to those wires the headphone is gone...but I use the Sennheiser momentum 2 earbuds ..and I can say with my full chest ..this will never disappoint u in sound quality it doesn't matter what genre u listen to ..so I bet this would be better since it covers the whole of ur ear ... Sennheisers do know how to tune headphones.

Wow, just wow, first negative review of these headphones. Almost every other review crown these as the best sounding ANC headphones, and for me too. I've heard a lot about the bose 700s and the sony xm-4s and me coming from the sennheiser momemtum 2.0 really wanted to switch to the new kids on the block. But after trying both of those headphones I can only laugh at this review, I guess you chose to focus on the negatives, if there are any negatives. And for me they worth every penny just for the sound quality alone.

Ohh boy ! Do you know that there is ANC headphones that are 1000$ and more that are capable of doing all that you want?!?!?! At 399$ the sennheiser are the best headphones for sound on the market… period ! I have them all and they are the best… period !!! Of course they have little « bug » but at 399$ you can’t have better than those m3. I think you are too whining 🤣🤣 you talk about things that nobody cares. If you have ANC bluethoot… yeah BLUETOOTH (that’s why you bought them !!!!!!), why whining about the wire connection? Don’t use the wired connection !!! That’s it ! :)

what a whiner!