Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless: Analysis, Review And Pricing

The Sennheiser Momentum 2.0, now with active noise cancellation.

Today, we will talk about the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 wireless, wireless headphones that are getting very good reviews among experts. These mid-range music headphones have been launched by the well-known German brand Sennheiser, and represent the evolution of the old Sennheiser Momentum.

The German company did not want to lag behind in the Bluetooth headphones market, and has made a clear improvement on its first version, which we will talk about in a minute. By the way, we should clarify that this model is also called Sennheiser HD1 Wireless, depending on the the dealer.

Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Design

Simple and portable. One of the first features to highlight is the compact and foldable design that doesn't neglect the HiFi quality expected of models in its range. These features make them perfect for all music lovers looking for quality headphones to listen to music indoors or outdoors, without giving up the comfort of compact headphones.

On the practical side, the action buttons of the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 wireless come on the base itself and have multifunction buttons. With them we will be able to interact with all the necessary functions. Aesthetically, the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 wireless have the mark of the Teutonic brand: quality finishes in leather (in the headband), and imitation leather (in the pads) that are reminiscent of that 80s rocker look.

The leatherette (PU) pads have a memory effect, which makes them more comfortable than average. These bluetooth headphones can be found in two colors with different finishes: ivory and black. The body of these wireless music headphones is metallic, with the imitation leather strap that we mentioned above.

Despite this, the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 wireless are not too heavy (about 250gr). As for the finish of the ear cushions, it should be noted that they are larger and thicker than those of its predecessor (which we will discuss later in this article). This is a great improvement in comfort, as they are comfortable enough to wear for hours.

The height is adjustable since, as shown in the image, the headset can be raised and lowered through the metal chassis, which is a great help when it comes to storage.

The strap is quite open, which together with what we have already mentioned, means that we do not have to worry about comfort. These details make all the difference, and make the Momentum 2.0 wireless one of the best headphones on the market in this category.

Connectivity

The main improvement of the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 wireless over the previous model is in connectivity. As the name suggests, these Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 are a wireless version of the previous model. They feature Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity in the 2402 to 2480 mHz band.

They are also compatible with the Bluetooth aptX codec which will allow you to listen to music wirelessly with the lowest possible loss of quality (as well as compatibility with profiles: HSP, HFP, AVRCP, A2DP and DIP). In addition, the Bluetooth is Class 1, which considerably increases the range of these wireless music headphones. Although this will also depend on the transmitter you use.

In terms of connectivity, it should also be noted that they have NFC (Near Field Communication), like many cell phones. This allows to connect our transmitter (if it also has NFC) instantly just by bringing both devices close to each other (no need to pair through the bluetooth application).

Another plus point is that the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 wireless can be linked to two devices at once (although you can only play music from one of them at a time). If playback is started on a second transmitting device, the first device will be paused.

In addition to the wireless connection, they can be connected via their removable 3.5mm mini-jack cable with standard size (TRS 1/8) twist-lock. This allows it to connect to most sound devices, and also allows you to have a plan B to continue using them if they run out of battery while you are away from home.

The jack is standard at one end (the one we will connect to your transmitting device) but somewhat smaller (2.5m) at the end that connects to the headphones. One feature to note is that it also allows you to listen to music via the USB cable, something that most headphones on the market do not allow.

Noise cancellation

The active noise cancellation of the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 wireless has been achieved under the NoiseGard technology. It's proprietary to Sennheiser, and is among the best on the market. The brand was developed for Lufthansa pilots. Those of us who have traveled by plane know that during a flight, and even with all the improvements in aviation, a buzzing sound is perceived during the flight that intensifies in the aircraft cabins. This, added to the noise of the passengers themselves, can be very annoying when listening to music or watching a movie. To counteract and compensate for this noise, the brand developed Noisegard.

But how does active noise cancellation work?

Let's try to answer this question without going too much into extremely technical details: The first thing you need to know is that headphones, no matter how closed they are, will never achieve total isolation from the environment. And the more closed they are, the more uncomfortable they become to wear for long periods of time. So, if we can't totally isolate the noise from the environment,

How can we compensate for this?

Thanks to a simple wave theory: a wave is cancelled by a wave of opposite phase. What we mean is that it would be enough to reproduce the ambient noise in opposite phase to be able to suppress it. Et voilà! This is how active noise cancellation works. In the case of NoiseGard for the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 wireless, 4 microphones are placed in the headphones to pick up the ambient noise and reproduce it but in opposite phase. Thus, external noise is cancelled out. With the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0, you will not get the level of silence that you can get with higher-end models, such as Bose's QC35 II, but neither will you have the feeling of pressure that they produce.

Therefore, we believe they are a very good choice if you do not need such extreme levels of noise cancellation. To give you an idea, with the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 wireless, the noise of an airplane engine would be reduced to a small hum that would get lost in the music. Here is an article we wrote some time ago where we explain noise cancellation in detail, and talk about other quality headphones that have this system. Please note: Active noise cancellation cannot be disabled in bluetooth mode.

Sound

How do the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 wireless sound?

Well, they meet expectations without any problem. Their frequency response range is from 16 Hz to 22 Khz. This is more than enough response to enjoy music of any genre, as well as to watch a movie in high quality. These headphones achieve highs with enough definition and a solid, defined and slightly amplified bass.

In terms of volume, the sound pressure level of the Sennheiser Momentum reaches 113dB, which ensures that we will not fall short of volume in any situation. Besides, thanks to active noise cancellation, you will not need to compensate for outside noise by turning up the volume. THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) is within the average for mid-range headphones, and is more than sufficient for a full experience. ( 1kHz/ 100dB SPL): < 0.5 % (Less is better)

Battery

Quite a lot of autonomy. The lithium polymer battery has 600mAh. It's not removable and is recharged via USB through the headset itself. This battery has a non-continuous use autonomy of about 22 hours with noise cancellation activated. The charging process is quite fast, about 3h for full charge (although a first charge of 6 h is recommended). It's important to remember that the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 wireless also has a 3.5 mm mini jack input , allowing you to listen to music through the cable even if you have no battery in the headphones.

Microphone

The hands-free microphone has also improved compared to the first model. It has one microphone per pad, and incorporates the Voice Max software that helps reduce ambient sound.

Conclusion

The Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 wireless are a great option to consider if you are looking for good headphones to enjoy high quality music in noisy environments or while traveling. Its battery, although not one of the largest on the market, should be more than enough for most users. Interested? Check out the best prices on Amazon.

This model came out a few years ago, and still offers excellent quality. But if you're looking for better noise cancellation and new features, we recommend checking out the new Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 3 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3. If you want other outstanding headphones from the Sennheiser brand, you can visit our article of the best senneheiser headphones,

Technical specifications Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless: