Sennheiser made its great Momentum headphones even better

Since it's introduction in 2013, the Momentum line of headphones from Sennheiser has added not only new color options, but on-ear and in-ear models, too. During that time, I've been quite impressed by the cans and their clear and balanced sound. At CES, wireless versions of the over-ear and on-ear gadgets made their debut, and when the news hit, I immediately wondered if the Momentum Wireless would be better than the original. After trying them out, I can honestly say that Sennheiser has made a good thing even better.

Not only is there a wireless duo now, but the wired set got the redesign as well. While the new folding construction is the obvious addition, the over-ear cans actually have larger earcups and a bit more cushion in its padding. Those latter two tweaks improved comfort, and despite packing in all the tech that's necessary for Bluetooth apt-X connectivity, these headphones didn't gain a lot of added weight. In fact, they still feel light. If you were a fan of the materials that are already in use, leather and stainless steel are back again. The sound is tuned just like the original Momentums, and active noise cancellation with five built-in mics monitors ambient noise. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?

Like I said, the sound hasn't changed from version 1.0, but that's not a bad thing. Sennheiser is one of a handful of headphone manufacturers that have aimed for a balanced sound and hit the mark. Bass is there, but it plays its role rather than being obnoxious. The audio quality is also quite clear, which means you'll be able to hear all of that instrumentation, and when the folks nearby start to get loud, the noise cancellation tech should help the clarity remain. That all looks good on paper, and while the headphones do perform admirably, the Momentum Wireless over-ears that I test drove will retail for around $500. It'll be a sizeable hit to your wallet if you want a pair. As for me, I'm going to have a hard time not parting with those funds.

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