They’re not cheap but there are plenty of contenders that’ll joyfully free buyers of $500 and more, so the Momentums aren’t even close to being over the top from a pricing perspective.
With that in mind, it’s easy to conclude that Sennheiser has totally nailed this new model. Sonically, these ‘phones are just superb. They’re well suited to mobile use with both low and high quality music files but they’re also entirely happy being plugged into a headphone amplifier and fed from a high-end source, where their positive characteristics are even more apparent. Add in the premium quality, stunning looks, huge range of colours and the unfeasibly good comfort and you’ve got a winner; certainly the best street-orientated ‘phones that have crossed my path thus far. ASHLEY KRAMER