Sennheiser - Momentum True Wireless 4

Their mic are meh, especially the sennies, they're not great at all.  Great for sound, but the mtw4 isn't a huge upgrade to the 3. It's what the 3 should have been (ie no battery issues).  Sennies claiming they're future proof when they didn't really do much with auracast (ala jbl tp3). Or not even adding jabra's transmitter case.  The devialet looks and feels nice, premium too. They're definitely up there. But again for the price you're paying, and what you're getting (yes amazing sound, top notch anc, excellent build, but not much other features), some people may argue they're not the best valued. The jbl tp3 seems like a nice overall package. So are the jabra elite 8/10 gen 2. They're great across the board, except for maybe build quality. Anc, sound, mic, ip protections, bluetooth transmitter, auracast are all above average. 

I've the mtw3 and momentum headphones. Plenty of reviewers say the mtw4 is similar to the mtw3. Yes the battery is improved, but like you said auracast is useless for now, so that's moot right? I've also rocked the beoplay ex, ath twx9, denon perl pro. Also had the jbl tp2. Looking to get the bw pi8 in near future. I dont criticise the sound, because they're subjective. I might like something, but it wont fit others. Why should I stop obsessing over features? If I have to stop, then maybe you should stop obsessing over bass? Features aren't subjective like sound. Some people may prefer features than bass. Nothing wrong with that. Just like there is nothing wrong with wanting bass. You want me to stop talking about one thing, but you want to keep talking about your own thing. Interesting. Mtw4 isn't bad sounding dont get me wrong (i love my mtw3), but for the price, you're essentially getting a reliable mtw3. So yeah they're very much meh (in terms of value). Why pay an overpriced mtw3? Hell they've 2 year warranty and some countries even replace the mtw3 with the 4 eventually. And then by that time, auracast may be an actual feature. Why pay so much for an mtw4 now when you can save money lol.  https://www.reddit.com/r/sennheiser/comments/193qd25/sennheiser_offered_to_replace_mtw3_with_momentum/ Not sure why you got offended. You're the one who asked the question and invited people's opinion. And then you're telling me off for talking about features. Anw I'm done here. Enjoy your earbuds :)

The best sounding earbuds are the Denon Perl Pros. I also own the Gemini 2, BW Pi8 and MTW 4. So far the best sounding has been the Denons the problem with them is there size and fit. Just below the Denons in sound quality are the Pi8 and Gemini 2. There are distinct differences you can hear in sound from each of these earbuds.

I would go with the MTW 4 over the overpriced Gemini 2 in a heartbeat. I found that a lot of people in these reddit subs are over hyping the Gemini 2 to justify that high price tag they have to pay for them. Sennheiser has one of the best sound stages in the game and these so-called high end earbuds do not beat that just because they are priced at 500 plus dollars a pop.

You are an amateur. You don't learn what good sound quality is from trying a bunch of earbuds and returning them. You get a pair of professional studio quality sound monitors and listen to them first. The MTW 4s sound stage is the closest I have heard to studio quality monitors in terms of earbuds that is why I said go with them.

Lol you can get that with the AZ80. Keep dreaming thinking the Gemini 2 are worth 500 plus. The MTW 4 are a much better buy and sound just as good and in SOME cases better.

You are doing the overhyping literally right now lol. I still prefer the Sennheiser because they sound better. Agree to disagree and move on

You are the one in a Sennheiser sub trying to hype up these overpriced earbuds. The MTW 4s are better earbuds nothing is going to change that. If they are so good find a Gemini sub to hype them up in 😂

I recently got Sennheiser MTW4s because my Sony XM4s died because of a firmware update. Sound quality is far superior, and the buds are far more comfortable. Can't comment on the XM5s, though I won't be buying anything from Sony ever again. Their muted response to the firmware update troubles should be reason enough to avoid this company like the plague.

It's weird. I share the same story as you and it's so identical that it scares me. I also got the MTW4 after the 3rd or so replacement of the MTW3 because of the exact reasons. I got them like 2 weeks ago and idk if I'm just hallucinating but mine have some sort of permanent white noise when nothing is playing?? Is this normal?? It's not loud. It's quiet but it's there and every time I get aware of the white noise it bothers the hell out of me for some reason

Probably not at its price point. Like they are okay, sound is good after tweaking but they aren't that comfortable for me.

Thumbs up for a great analysis and to a Perl Pro fellow. I went from AirPods Pro 2 to MTW3, then Free Byrd, Status Between 3anc and Pro, Perl Pro, Svanar Wireless, Gemini 2. And had Jlab epic lab, Jabra 85t, 7 elite and 10 elite, MTW4, Sony XM5, Cambridge m100 briefly. Perl Pro is the most comprehensively all around with emphasis of sound quality and stage presence.

No, they are still too bassy and have a small soundstage, very in your head sound. I've tried alot of earbuds, the best ones sound quality wise have to be the Sennheiser momentum 4 true wireless, Technics AZ80 (or wait for the upcoming AZ100 on the 10th), and airpods pro 2. Bowers and wilkins Pi8 is boring, its your average V shaped sound signature, too much bass and treble.

Yep, currently they are the best sub-300 tws for me. My favourites are the Pi8 and the Gemini 2. But they are not worth their price. The tw4 is very good.

Often, especially on Android there is an issue with volume control, where the device you are listening on (the buds) are on a lower level than the source. There is a switch in the developer options, which gains full volume control via Bluetooth. This should solve the loudness issue. If they're still too quiet, you may have permanent hearing damage.

You cant go wrong at the high end your listing here. It's a matter of priorities. Best ANC, best sound quality, type of fit, most features? They will all do it all good to great but some are excellent at specific things. Consider what audio sources you have/want and what music you like. I personally loved the Sennheiser MTW4 but they had an issue with extreme suction blocking sound on my right ear. I replaced them with the JBL tour pro 3s and are good enough, the case being a transmitter is a hard carry for me. Getting a hard answer is tough because there are different products for different people. GL. from your list Id do the XM4

I have these and the MTW4s and the JBLs win hands down. So underrated. Only issue is fit.

Hi everyone, I’m both angry and incredibly happy right now. A few weeks ago, I bought my first Sennheiser Momentum 4 over ear headphones, and they are absolutely amazing. I know what good sound quality is. I already own the Sony WF 1000XM3, WH 1000XM4, WH 1000XM3, AirPods Max, Technics AZ80, and AZ100. I love listening to music, so I was curious to try Sennheiser’s earbuds as well. After a few days, I ordered the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4. I mainly use a MacBook Pro M4 Max and a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, which only support AAC, aptX, and LDAC. No aptX Adaptive or aptX Lossless. So, I knew I couldn’t experience the full potential of the MTW4s. But honestly, I was super disappointed at first. On aptX in Standard mode, the sound quality was pretty bad. Even switching to Hi-Res mode didn’t make much difference. They sounded good, but not amazing definitely not what you’d expect from $300 earbuds, especially compared to my other pairs. I even connected them to my Mac and got slightly better results, but by that point, I was already about to return them. Today, while working on some music in Logic Pro, I decided to go through the Sennheiser app settings one more time. I had already made a custom EQ preset, but it didn’t make a difference. Then I stumbled upon the “Lossless” mode in the app. I knew my S23 Ultra doesn’t support aptX Lossless, but out of curiosity, I decided to try it anyway. And I am so glad I did. The sound quality improved dramatically. The bass became detailed and more controlled, the soundstage felt more spacious, the details were crisper, and every instrument and voice sounded cleaner and more distinct. I assume the “Lossless” mode somehow pushes the regular aptX to its limits (352 kbps) and unlocks way better sound quality. I also noticed that the EQ stopped responding completely in “Lossless” mode, which I guess means that it bypasses both the EQ and DSP entirely. This actually makes sense because the sound feels so much cleaner and more natural, without any artificial boosts or compression. It seems like “Lossless” mode creates a pure signal path that lets me hear everything exactly as it’s meant to sound. Now, the MTW4s sound better than my Technics AZ80 and AZ100, which used to be my favorites. I can’t believe I almost returned these. God damn, Sennheiser, you almost made me miss out on the best-sounding earbuds I’ve ever used. To be honest, I think Sennheiser really needs to do a better job of explaining these features to new users. Not everyone is a musician or an audio expert, and even I had no idea that switching to “Lossless” mode could make such a huge difference. For the price, I feel like regular consumers deserve to know how to get the best sound quality without having to dig through settings or rely on random discoveries like I did. If you own the MTW4s and haven’t tried “Lossless” mode yet, even with regular aptX, do it now. You might be as shocked as I am.

Yes, surprisingly it works with AAC as well and the sound is phenomenal haha

I'm really looking forward to hearing Sennheiser's response regarding this. Today, I spent over 6 hours listening to all of my headphones, including the Sony XM3, XM4, WF-1000XM3, Technics AZ100, AZ80, Sennheiser Momentum 4, and MTW4. After testing, I found that the MTW4 actually sounds way better than the over ear Momentum 4, which was surprising. In my opinion, the MTW4 is in the same league as the Technics AZ80. Both have amazing sound quality in their own unique ways, making it impossible to pick a clear winner. I mean, I might have chosen AZ80 before I discovered the Lossless mode on the MTW4, which completely changed the game. As for the AirPods Max, I’m not even going to bother comparing them, they’re honestly pure garbage. I got them as a gift and only rarely use them with my MacBook.  Overall, the MTW4 and AZ80 have really impressed me with their sound quality and are easily the best in their category.

Ja ja, 😁 you are right that aptX has a fixed bitrate, but the improvement I heard with “lossless” mode on the MTW4 isn’t about changing the bitrate. It seems to bypass DSP and EQ, allowing a cleaner and more natural sound. The difference is real and noticeable, not a placebo effect.

I have both headphones, and I find that the Momentum True Wireless 4 delivers a cleaner and more refined sound, especially after switching to Lossless mode. The M4 might be a great choice for those who have access to aptX Adaptive or aptX HD codecs, but I'm not sure how much of a difference they make, as I haven't had the chance to listen to them using these codecs.

Sennheiser momentum tws 4 without a doubt. The sound is heavenly

Sennheiser momentum tws 4 without a doubt. I had bose qc ultra but they got stolen unfortunately. Then I bought momentum 4 tws and they are so so much better.

Hello i too have issues with these earpieces. i used to have the 3, now 4 but i wear protective headgear over my ears. this worked with the 3 but now with the 4 they disconnect and shutdown when covered this way. it is a functionality i am missing dearly.

Nobody knows what is good for you. You have to listen to them. Also it's useful to look into their measurements curve. I didn't listen to the Denon,Jabras and Nothing Ear. Sony are linear but will not amaze you with details and clarity. Same to Technics. Sennheisers sounds just wrong for me with no lows. Bose are ok but initial tuning is too bassy for me. It's like one just increased the bass with eq. I personally have Devialet Gemini 2. Very linear with slight increase of lows and trebles which is easily compensated. Amazing resolution, imaging, separations you name it. But again, just listen to them. I listened to Nobles, B&W, Bang and Olufsen and they did not suite my needs. But maybe they are for you.

I've tried all of these. I would go with the Momentum 4 or AZ80. Both sound the best of any I have tried.

Airpods pro 2nd gen and Sennheiser momentum true wireless 4 are both great options when it comes to sound quality. I may be wrong but I think the seinheiser has a very big edge in call quality while the airpods have the edge in regard to noise cancellation. The problem you're describing though pounds like it's probably an issue with your phone and not with the earbuds, especially as you've gone through both Sony and jabra which both have great mics and yet still experience the same issue

Hello Sennheiser, big fan here! However, I have to inform you that the issue is most likely not limited to the MTW3, nor even the MTW4 since I have had the same problem, after a year on my Momentum True Wireless, (1st Generation). My guess is an issue on some welds that can't really keep up after some time and wear. I'm convinced you will have a look into it for your future products, but I would advise you make some further test on reliability based more on wear than use (as I picture this maybe the case), and/or investigate on the source of the issue (maybe it is just from a faulty batch of welds or pieces). Anyway, I'm confident in Sennheiser, for I've been a first-try-convinced customer of this brand. I have just bought MTW4 today, waiting for the delivery. Hopefully the issue was addressed properly, or I too will move to Bose or anyone else for that matter. You can do it! 

I am having similar problems and am about to send my MTW3, 4, and M4 overheads. The MTW3 and the M4 were only replaced at Christmas, and the MTW4 I got at launch. I see a similar problem where in my case the right ear has stopped working. It's still powering up and connecting, but no sound. My biggest issue is that now you, (Sennheiser) will only recognise the original proof of sale so even if every set breaks they'll only replace up to the 2 years on the original purchase. I don't think so!!! Every time they are replaced we quite rightfully should get 2 year warranty on the new pairs!! I'm just waiting for the special edition M4 to pack up now. Sonova you really need to get it together. Obviously I've been a loyal Sennheiser fan but you either need to sort out reliability or honour warranties. I too will be steering clear from now on!!!

also one annoying thing to point out is that their controls are meh, but works out nevertheless. Cos the audio and ANC is next level. I owned the Sennheiser momentum 4 tws for 8 months until they broke. Got refund, so I got this instead. If you are located in EU, then get it from amazon or coolblue. Both have very good warranty system. In case you get issues within the 2 year warranty, they will repair the product or refund your money back.

Ah shit. I hope mine does not. But mine has 2 year replacement warranty due to Europe. So if shit happens, I can send it back and get money back. So no risk taken. Also hahahaha my senny mtw4 died after 8 months lol. What do you use now?

I had 4 pair of sennheiser TW break within 1,5 years. First 3 pairs were the TW3, and 4th pair was the TW4 as replacement, it lasted me less than 3 months before the left earbud died completely...

I have had to take mine back 2 times within 2 weeks because my left earbud died. I called you guys and was told sorry we can't help after trouble shooting. Luckily best buy let me exchange them for something better. I just bought them again in hopes you guys fixed this issue. If you tell me again you won't help after trouble shooting I will let it be known as I do reviews and my wife also does with over 130k followers. This will be my last time.

Lies. I bought some 2 months ago.... the right earbud didn't even work. I called the number and the person told me basically good luck. Made me trouble shoot all of that. I review earbuds and these are on the stay away buds. The sound isn't worth the pain of quality control.

Bose has the best ANC. But if u want the overall best I say Jabra or Sennheiser. They are all top tier when it comes to ANC. The difference is pretty small between them.

I tried mtw4 in a store and I find it just sounds like my mtw3 which is dull and muddy, I can't really say it's high-end. I ended up buying myself the heavily discounted hifiman Svanar Wireless, which sounds much better in almost every way.

Mtw4 clearly is not the most expensive TWS, not it's made with sophisticated components and technologies. The reason I call it muddy, is because 1) it's bass doesn't go deep enough, 2) it's not very resolving (lower fidelity) comparing to some other tws or headphones I have or have tried. But honestly, even Noble Prestige can't be considered as high end product. To me, mtw4 is premium product.

I just bought the AZ80 and MTW4 last week. The AZ80 lacked enough volume for my preferences so I sent them back. I would recommend the MTW4.

These are by far the best earbuds I’ve had, it’s true they don’t have as much utility as the AirPods Pro 2, but they compensate on audio quality and perfect fit. They also have nice things the pro 2 don’t, such as lossless audio, hi res audio, better battery life, better controls, better microphone and they look much more elegant.

I bought them for $219 on Amazon

Yeaaa they are very comfortable, I use the comply foam ear tips, very much recommended. They just won’t come out!

About 2 weeks

It is great, they have 4 listening modes, two of which dedicated to audio quality, one for normal listening and one for low latency gaming!

Sucks man, but you’re going to love them. If I were you I’d be looking for movies and shows to use the buds

Indeed

Nah, it is massive. I wouldn’t call it huge but it is pretty big for today’s standards.

That’s interesting, I had a similar issue and it was my phone noise cancelling messing up with the earbud’s

What ? How ?

If you value audio over everything else, get the sennheisees, if you like being able accurately locate your earbuds, gestures, Siri, compatibility, then get the AirPods

Ow f*ck really ? I think I disposed of the box

Not at all. iPhone 16 pro max. Why ?

Did you disable noice cancellation via iPhones mic configuration ?

It’s the cool new way to say it bro. The senheeises

MTW4 has crap sound quality. Technics AZ80 and Perl Pro are the best currently. Except Noble Fokus Rex5 just came out and I’ll report back how those sound.

Yer no, your gen 4 one are just the same and you refuse to acknowledge the problem. Every single unit will have a failed bud or driver within 5 months guaranteed. Don't know what you guys are doing. 

It is true that sound quality is subjective everyone is going to give a completely different answer than what you'd hope, so I'm going to try and be as concise and honest as possible. One of my main hobbies is trying and returning earbuds on Amazon, so that I can do my best to help other people find the pair that best suits their needs. It's been close to 200 at this point, I'm sure. So here's an unpopular take, which many may disagree with, and I'm still trying to understand why i seem to be the odd one out. I've tried the status between 3, and the original beteeen pro that I ordered through kickstarter, and I'd put them in the same category as the nuraloop, which i also ordered through kickstarter in 2016. Sadly, the denon perl pro sound pretty much the same to me, which is, dynamic, but completely muddy, and as if a thick theater curtain hides the detail from you in all three pairs. They should all be worth less than 80 dollars for the way they sound, imho. I was very unimpressed. The momentum true wireless 4 have very delicate drivers that are incredibly sensitive to changes in eq, making them distort and crackle on aptx, and I didn't find them to sound that much better than my old galaxy buds 2 Pro, tbh. Similar sound signature. I've tried all of noble Audio's wireless earbuds, and I'd put them in the same category as raycons. Overhyped, oversold, unimpressive sounding, consumer targeted garbage that looks really cool. Sadly, my 20 dollar soundcore a20i sounded miles ahead of the Noble fokus prestige, which are supposed to be the "pinnacle" of true wireless. I don't understand why people like them at all, and I hope their iems sound better. The beoplay ex were very impressive for what they were, but were incredibly uncomfortable due to the plastic seam which held them together. I have yet to try the pi8. The master&dynamic mw08 sport were amazing earbuds, but only after an eq was applied, and then they did the same thing the mtw4 did, crackle and distort due to weak speaker drivers, but they were the best and most realistic I'd ever heard, so maybe put the new mw09 at the top as well? Not sure. The devialet gemini 2 seem to get both positive and negative reviews, so it may be a gamble, haven't heard them myself tbh. Svanar wireless are another I haven't tried, but seem legit. Possibly beyerdynamic's new pair. I would say the mtw4, xm5, az80, and buds 3 pro would probably satisfy most people generally, but I've heard so many earbuds that were impressive and downright atrocious sounding that I'd put those three in the category of "good enough", not something like the prestige category. Comparing those to the beoplay ex would be like comparing caviar to boba, its just not the same. Anyways, at this point I'm rambling and probably not that helpful, sorry. Good luck with your search!

It is true that sound quality is subjective everyone is going to give a completely different answer than what you'd hope, so I'm going to try and be as concise and honest as possible. One of my main hobbies is trying and returning earbuds on Amazon, so that I can do my best to help other people find the pair that best suits their needs. It's been close to 200 at this point, I'm sure. So here's an unpopular take, which many may disagree with, and I'm still trying to understand why i seem to be the odd one out. I've tried the status between 3, and the original beteeen pro that I ordered through kickstarter, and I'd put them in the same category as the nuraloop, which i also ordered through kickstarter in 2016. Sadly, the denon perl pro sound pretty much the same to me, which is, dynamic, but completely muddy, and as if a thick theater curtain hides the detail from you in all three pairs. They should all be worth less than 80 dollars for the way they sound, imho. I was very unimpressed. The momentum true wireless 4 have very delicate drivers that are incredibly sensitive to changes in eq, making them distort and crackle on aptx, and I didn't find them to sound that much better than my old galaxy buds 2 Pro, tbh. Similar sound signature. I've tried all of noble Audio's wireless earbuds, and I'd put them in the same category as raycons. Overhyped, oversold, unimpressive sounding, consumer targeted garbage that looks really cool. Sadly, my 20 dollar soundcore a20i sounded miles ahead of the Noble fokus prestige, which are supposed to be the "pinnacle" of true wireless. I don't understand why people like them at all, and I hope their iems sound better. The beoplay ex were very impressive for what they were, but were incredibly uncomfortable due to the plastic seam which held them together. I have yet to try the pi8. The master&dynamic mw08 sport were amazing earbuds, but only after an eq was applied, and then they did the same thing the mtw4 did, crackle and distort due to weak speaker drivers, but they were the best and most realistic I'd ever heard, so maybe put the new mw09 at the top as well? Not sure. The devialet gemini 2 seem to get both positive and negative reviews, so it may be a gamble, haven't heard them myself tbh. Svanar wireless are another I haven't tried, but seem legit. Possibly beyerdynamic's new pair. I would say the mtw4, xm5, az80, and buds 3 pro would probably satisfy most people generally, but I've heard so many earbuds that were impressive and downright atrocious sounding that I'd put those three in the category of "good enough", not something like the prestige category. Comparing those to the beoplay ex would be like comparing caviar to boba, its just not the same. Anyways, at this point I'm rambling and probably not that helpful, sorry. Good luck with your search!

Definitely my best earbuds, although after 4 hours they still hurt in my ears. While most others will do that after 1 hour.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4

Love mine and they are my gym buds. I went to cans by Bowers and Wilkins for my daily drivers but I still love my Sennys.

Sennheiser has outstanding sound. May be your ears, especially with the volume comment. They are loud. I have Bowers and Wilkins cans, which I listen to wired or with a high res dongle. They are amazing, but my MTW4s are still top notch. I use them every day for gym and bike.

They WERE the best. Along with the Denon Pearl Pro. That all changed recently with the Bowers and Wilkins Pi8's just released. Unmatched. But the Sennys are just below. I am a Senny only guy and will probably get the Bowers when they go on sale.

I love the Sennheiser sound and have had all of their earbuds. If I was buying today, i would consider the B&Wpi8's and maybe the Divialet, although i hate the way the Divialet look. Probably between the B&W and the Sennys. Your list is pretty good though.

I just got the AZ100s and I've only had them for a few hours, but they're fantastic. I would say the Denon Perl Pro, Pi8, Devialet Gemini 2, and BeoPlay EX still have a slight edge in terms of sound quality, but the AZ100 sound pretty fantastic and aren't that far behind, at least in LDAC (which is all I've tested). The AZ100 are better all-arounders than any of those, although I have no real complaints about the Devialet and Denon. My initial impression is that they've dethroned my beloved Sennheiser MTW4 for best sound in the $300-ish range, but I need to spend some more time with them to know for sure. I preferred the MTW4 over the AZ80 but so far I think the AZ100 has them both beat.

I haven't had much chance to compare them side by side but my initial impression is still that the AZ100 win. It's a close call but definitive enough from my perspective. AZ100 win in terms of size and comfort. (I personally have no complaints about the MTW4 size/comfort either, but if I have to compare the two I'd say the AZ100 has the edge). AZ100 win in terms of sound but it's a small margin and somewhat subjective. I think I'll find I still prefer the MTW4 on some music, but the AZ100 is a clear overall winner for me. I like Sennheiser's sound personalization tests a lot, and there's more you can do to tweak the sound of the MTW4, but in terms of the final result I'm happy with the AZ100 sound using just its standard EQ. I've only tested in LDAC and don't know anything about LC3 /LE audio so I can't speak to that. ANC is comparable, which is an improvement because this is one area where the AZ80 clearly lost. I think the MTW4 ANC is still *slightly* better, but I haven't compared them closely enough to be certain. Either way, I'd say that the AZ100 have jumped up a league in terms of ANC. Transparency seems about equal too but I haven't compared closely. I don't really use earbuds for calls so I'll have to defer to others on call/mic quality. The MTW4 wind noise reduction feature is pretty good, but I haven't tested the Technics in windy conditions yet. AZ100 battery life seems to be better. Again, no major complaints about the MTW4 but it seems like I'm able to wear the AZ100 longer before getting battery warnings. I haven't tested this scientifically, just impressions. I don't know enough about Bluetooth versions to say whether the difference between the Technics version 5.3 and Sennheiser's version 5.4 will make an appreciable difference. I haven't tested Auracast on either device (does Auracast actually exist anywhere yet?). The AZ100's Atmos and head tracking seems to be well implemented but I don't really use it, so it's not a major selling point over the MTW4. If that's a feature that is important to you, then this is clearly a big win for the AZ100. Similarly, I don't really care about some of Sennheiser's unique features (e.g. "Sound Zones") so their absence from the AZ100 isn't a problem for me.

Sennheiser MTW4, not 3. The 3 had battery issues similar to what you experienced with the Sony. The 4 has better noise cancellation too, and more up to date technology. Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 are the best all-arounders, especially for durability, comfort, and battery life, but the Sennheisers have better sound and are still pretty good all around. I'd be more comfortable cycling/running with the Jabra. If exercise is your primary use, the Jabra Elite 8 Active may be a better choice than the 10, but the 10 are fine for exercise that isn't too vigorous.

I tested all my earbuds in a room full of about 30 musicians warming up and chatting, including a drummer. The Bose ANC is better, by a long shot, than anything else. Sony has very good passive noise cancelling due to the foam eartips sealing your ears like earplugs. In a noisy room, the XM5 resulted in a marginally quieter experience than the Jabra Elite 10 and the Sennheiser MTW4, but the Sony had an uncomfortable muffled, plugged-up sort of effect whereas the Jabra and Sennheiser had a more filtered effect. In terms of dB (SPL) reaching my eardrums, the Sony probably beat the other two slightly, but the other two have more effective technology and I personally prefer their ANC vs. Sony's largely-passive NC. Either way, the Bose blew all three away. Significantly quieter than anything else through the whole frequency spectrum. The only strike against Bose ANC is that occasionally a sudden loud transient will make it through briefly, albeit somewhat muffled. I didn't have my Devialet Gemini 2 or Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 at the time I did this comparison but so far they have both impressed me with their ANC as well. I think the Devialet may even be 2nd place after Bose, pushing Sony down into 3rd place, but I sold my Sony before buying the Devialet so I can no longer compare them side by side.

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 are my favorite daily drivers when I consider comfort, pocketability, ANC, controls, durability, style, battery life, etc. They sound great but there are other earbuds that have a more premium sound. Sennheiser MTW4 are great daily drivers with a more premium sound. OnePlus Buds *Pro* 3 are great daily drivers at a lower price. My favorite control scheme of any earbuds, and quite good sound and features for the price. I have been trying the EarFun Air Pro 4 for a few days now and while they'll never replace my more premium earbuds, I think they'd make excellent daily drivers for under $100. I got them for like $60 with coupon codes. In LDAC mode with a high res streaming service, they sound far better than a sub-$100 earbud should.

Don't believe it. I have them for like 3 weeks now and I never had any problem. The sound on these buds is out of this world. I had Technics AZ80 and I returned them. They were in the quiet category.

Bose has been making noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds for decades - they also design noise cancelling headphones for aviation pilots. Needless to say, they have been perfecting their ANC algorithms for a LOT longer than other brands. If ANC is key, Bose Quietcomfort ultra is going to be at the top of the list - AS LONG AS you mix/match earbuds and wingtips to find the perfect 'fit' - it could take a few weeks before you get a nice tight seal in the ears. The Sony XM4 earbuds scored quite high on ANC compared to the Bose in real-world testing, but some firmware update from Sony effectively killed the battery life on the XM4 earbuds, and it seems the XM5 also have battery life issues. Jabra has gotten a fair amount of praise as a mid-priced quality earbud. HOWEVER earlier this year Jabra announced they were stepping out of the wireless earbud market - so there is no more hardware or software updates coming from Jabra, and no clue how they'll honor warranty claims if there is one. Sennheiser is really popular all around. The MTW4 are on sale for a good price and perform pretty well. However from my experience with the Momentum Sport earbuds, the ANC works well enough, but not the best I've handled.

Are the MTW4 earbuds comfortable for people with smaller ears? I couldn't wear the Sony XM4 earbuds because they were so big it was too uncomfortable

I really appreciate the battery protect mode to limit max charge to 80%, great addition!

I grabbed a pair a couple months ago, young fella didn’t tell me about them glitching. So I used them and found them glitching, switching sides through the song. I dropped a bud unfortunately and now have voided any warranty, my fault I know. Definitely wouldn’t buy another pair of Bose, purely because sennhiesers TW4 have a much better sound quality

My TW4 are plenty loud enough, not blow your eardrum loud though. I also own a set of wired sennhieser buds and they also aren’t blow your eardrum loud, they do have good sound quality and I will go as far to say the TW4 has better sound quality. Good luck with the cheap wired buds, I will take the TW4 anyway of the week

I have BoseQC ultra and sennhieser TW4, for sound quality I say TW4 but only slightly. I only grabbed them for music, I find the calls on TW4 or ordinary at best though. For sound I recommend TW4, if you take bulk calls I recommend Bose. It’s all personal preference at the end of the day though

Go with other brands, I had TW2, but they were good, but the battery didn't last (only got like 3 hours max), Then I moved to TW3, they were good battery was better like 5 hours, but after 9 months right bud started to fail, I sent them for warranty and they sent me back a pain of the newest TW4 (just got them today) , all I can say for now is that ANC is better than previous models but I lost trust with this brand.

I gave mine to my mom, but she doesn't use them cause they only last about 3 hours. Im happy with the mtw4. The battery last a lot, and they connect almost immediately, unlike the 2 and 3

The best (the most versatile) earphone I've tried is Jabra Elite 10, either gen 1 or 2, followed closely by Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. Both of those are better than everything else I've tried, including Sennheiser MTW4, Technics AZ80, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and some other cheaper earbuds. If you value comfort and ANC more - go for Jabra / sound and transparency - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro.

I had both, and I liked both. Sony has the slightly better noise canceling and Sennheiser has the slightly better audio quality. I find, that the sennheiser respond better to eq. I stayed with the mtw4 because they fit me better and I just love the case. The fabric can't get scratched up. Mtw4 is the bigger bud tho so keep that in mind.

+1 from me My mom got me a pair of TW3s from the UK which died within 8 months. They were replaced under warranty with another pair of TW3s which died within 5 months and they replaced those with the TW4s which have been running fine for 3 months now but i'm still not hopeful Both times one of my two earbuds permanently turned off and did not connect or play any sound despite trying various kinds of software and hardware resets. If this one fails i'm just asking for a refund honestly

You never have to pay more than 250 dollars for these

Unless you live in the congo or something

I don't do games with them. It has more sound details than sound space. Bass is good, not too much not too little but a bit more boosted than neutral

People always have stories about buds dying completely. I haven't experienced such.

The svanar are kind of huge, so they have enough space inside to do whatever they want. The gemini also have more command in the sub bass vs mtw4, you can pick up on it immediately. But mtw4 still has enough bass for me to work with (i am adamant on bass) .

Best Sound Sennheiser, no doubt. Best anc Bose

My MTW3s lasted 2 weeks and I couldn't get a warranty claim until 6 months later. When I finally sent them to warranty it took a month for the whole thing to happen and I finally recieved MTW 4 replacements. I'm just waiting on them to die on me again atp I already know its coming its just a matter of when. I'm already getting some weird glitches like a sudden popping sound, followed by normal sounding audio. I'm afraid its getting to beginning stages of having to send that shit back again.

Yes absolutely

Works without any issues on my windows laptop.

I just had the same issue with my mtw4, all of a sudden the volume went very low, chirping bird noise and that loud screeching that could grind someone teeth's. However it only happens when I wear them with the silicone bud, if I don't use it and bring it nearby my ears, it works normally. Earlier today I tried to invert the silicone bud so it would look like a cup, then I used my finger to create a suction and pump it, I could hear the screeching 3 feets away from my ears lol. I believe it could be damage caused by the air pressure when I put them on and off, or it could be something else. I've seen a thread about people renting the mesh to clean it and some remove the microfilm then it was fixed for many. Maybe it has something to do with this tiny, golden colored parts just under the mesh...?

Me reading this with a brand new pair of M4TW as replacement for my faulty M3TW 💀

I bought the same buds 2 months ago and sent them back. Sounded hollow and tinny and not loud enough. I guess you gotta keep trying different brands until one pair clicks and fits your needs/wants.

Love that color! So classy and brilliant looking. You are well-positioned for future use cases with these. They sound great Also smart move on the Complys. That's what I use on my MTW4.

The MTW4s are future proofed for next gen Bluetooth with LE Audio and Auracast already supported. Don't think the others are but unsure. Sennheiser is well positioned. Denon are good too.

The MTW4 does not have quality control issues I am aware of, thry were just launched.

I also have thr MTW1, 2 & 3. All models have shortcomings. Apple won't come close to the Sennheiser sound quality. Go with MTW4. MY MTW1 and MTW2 are still champs.

Sennheiser fixed the problems of the MTW3 with multiple improvements in the MTW4. The main failure of the 3's was faulty batteries but the company changed battery supplier for models after that and evrything related to that was resolved with new batteries and a new supplier. They said that on this sub. You won't get the sound quality with Apple that you will getbwith Sennheiser. But the ecosystem compatibility is a factor to consider.

I agree with the other comments. I am a Sennheiser fan boy but yes, audiophile companies try to give you the "truth" of sound without the color. Color is a great term. It refers to the "boost" in certain frequencies that appeal to the masses. This is not the audiophile way generally. Audiophiles seek the revealing details of frequencies as they were intended, uncolored so you can tweak to your taste if you want to. They want the soundstage presented as if they were in front of a live band. They like the instruments separated in different placements as in a live performance in their listening with imaging depth. You have to pay for this. Audiophile companies compete to focus on the presentation of those details in their approach in their headphones and within their models. And they offer different equipment and approaches to get you "there." True wireless earbuds have reached the audiophile fringe. But wired iems still lead with class-leading audiophile sound, they just do. Bluetooth is not considered a true audiophile signal transfer method. Distortion and interference and lopsided connectivity all contribute to a low grade signal comparatively. The industry standard for Bluetooth codecs is gradually improving but not there yet to provide true lossless high resolution listening. Wired iems from audiophile companies like the ones you mentioned will give you that. High resolution is where its at. What is acceptable music listening to you? Is compressed music acceptable or do you want your music to blossom into its many parts? How deep are your pockets? It is true that there is a point of diminishing returns for your money. Doing your research like this is a good first step. You have to discover your sweet spot by asking good questions like you are. At the end of the day, true wireless earbuds rely on Bluetooth codecs. If you are going to go that route, you want buds that will support future Bluetooth codecs like the Sennheiser MTW4. That is freedom to move around. If you are wanting to really focus on your music and get truly immersed into really high resolution listening for periods of time, wired iems like the Sennheiser IE600 or IE900 are the way to go. Of course, the companies you mentioned and other niche companies offer theirs as well. It is all about the quality of music reproduction for these guys. Just like it should be. Not mass market everything models.

Sony WF1000-XM5 or Sennheiser Momentum TWS 4 if you don't mind spending a lot of money. I don't prefer TWS earpods anymore because of the fact that these have miniscule batteries that undergoe insane number of charging cycles if used regularly within a short period. From my experience, I see that its very easy for those tiny batteries to not last longer enough after reasonable usage, making the earpods not practical. And fixing these is a pain. At the same time, if you spend the same money on a very good pair of Headphones, those will last for years with much better ANC and excellent audio quality. Sony WH-1000XM5, Bose Quiet Comfort, Bose 700 or Sennheiser Momentum 4 are a few to choose from. None of these is a wrong choice really.

I have the mtw4 and I’m enjoying them as hell! Connectivity issues? Sure! A good anc? You would! A good transparency that doesn’t sound like s**t when calling someone/good mics? Not even close! But man! The sound quality! I feel like are the closest earbuds to an over ear deep sound. I’ve ordered memory foam tips, can’t wait to try them! Btw I have these earbuds since 4 months

Long time Sennheiser fan, MTW2 was fantastic. Two pairs of MTW4 went faulty. Sound for audio is great, but terrible phone call issues and cracking issue which a lot of people have reported. Changed for B&W and no issues.

The Sennheisers combined with the BTD 600 dongle has been an amazing setup for me.

I tried both and ended up keeping the Sony's. Although sound quality wasn't as good as the TW4s, for me the user experience in the XM5s was miles ahead and ended up keeping them. Happy to elaborate if you have any questions.

I love mine. Ive had no issues whatsoever with mine and I've had them since launch week. Worth noting I had the MTW3's for 18 months previously and I had no issues with them. I see a few of these hate/complaint posts about most brands these days tbh. It's not just Sennheiser. It's true wireless earbuds in general. Cheap components.

Nah.. I have both and the MTW4's are superior imo. U don't hear the good stories about products on social media but only the bad.

Unfortunately there are NO "one size fits all" and there are NO "best wireless earbuds" at rhe moment. Sound, ANC, fit & comfort are very much dependant on how they fit you. Eartips FROM Azla, Spinfit and Comply also enhance the experience with better grip and comfort. I've had all the buds on your list. I see Sonys mentioned a lot in this thread. They are awful imo. Very small footprint makes them loose in my ears. Terrible hybrid foam tips which are too small and have no grip. It's ANC gives a bad thudding body noise when ur exercising or when there's a loud noise near u. Turn anc off and it's gone. Call quality very average and poor in noise environments. They also have battery issues which u can read with a quick Google. Technics AZ80 have very good sound quality and decent battery life but they didn't stay in properly for me. ANC is average at best. The customisation and app is one of the best out there. Jabra Elite 10 are solid. Esp when paired with Azla eartips. Good anc, good sound good call quality. Bose QC Ultra have good sound, best in class anc but they also have a thudding noise when anc is on, although not as bad as the Sonys. Call quality is average and bad in noise environments. App control and connection and stability are not great. Sennheiser MTW4 are what I stuck with. Good sound (esp when personalised and tweaked), good comfortable fit for me, good anc, good battery. Call quality is average. Good app and customisation.

Currently im enjoying the Sennheiser MTW4's as my daily. I also use the GalaxyBuds3 Pro and the Jabra ELite 10's and im happy to wear any of these if needed.

It just seems to be another quality control issue. I've had my 4's since June and have no problems out of them.

’ve had the TW4 for a couple of months now and regret buying them. It’s hard to describe how annoying this is without experiencing it but there’s a ridiculous high pitch sound coming from the right ear bud which only stops if you adjust the bud! Sometimes when you’re listening to music you don’t notice until it gradually gets louder and you realise that the high pitch sound has been building for about 30 seconds, It’s excruciating! Also, I come from the TW2’s and the build qualities not even comparable. They felt solid in my ears during workouts and these just feel flimsy. Also, the Anc is a joke! I can still hear outside sounds really easily. Not sure what Sennheiser are playing at but I’m gonna send these back as they simply don’t work!

Can I reach out to you for mine? They suddenly stopped working and won't connect.

I got MTW4 last year and sent them for repair so many times. My warranty expires this June. Is this worth to replace my MTW4?

Same here but I still go back... I think they love me really.

I love my pair of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4!

The best sounding earbuds I’ve tested so far are the status between 3 anc and the Sennheiser Momentum true wireless 4. From your list the xm5 are the clear winner IMO, but keep in mind that sound is pretty subjective. I asked many YouTube reviewers for the best sounding earbuds at all and many mentioned the bowers and Wilkins pi7 s2. I can’t say anything about them though since I didn’t test them myself(too expensive while heaving many downsides besides the sound).

Definately, MTW4, just close your eyes and go for it, best sounding earbuds on the market right now.

my MTW4 has been holding strong since March :)

I currently own a pair of MTW3, MTW4 and WH1000xm4. One thing I dislike about them, is that when using only one earphone, the right one is dominant. I usually leave it only in the left ear, so that means that I either have to have both in at once, the right one in my pocket or just not have them in at all. Just my 0.02€, if anyone reading this is persuaded to switch. :)

I bought the Sennheiser TWM4s and have a pair of the AZ80s on the way. Planning to side by side them and return the ones I like less.

Exactly, their Momentum 4 TWS earbuds are really not that great and have a massive drop after 14kHz, which means anything above that won´t be reproduced to any meaningful amount. I´ve had quite a few moments in songs where things were straight up just missing entirely, due to this. I´m quite underwhelmed by the current state of mass market consumer products like this and fully back into wired. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 pro at home, Sennheiser IE600 on the go.

I love mine but tbh not worth 350$ imo .

I got mine as a replacement for the faulty MTW3

True

I have mtw4 l. N I'm 43 years old so obviously my hearing is not declining. Yet, I have never had to put the mtw4 at mire thsn 80% volume. I'd suggest you get your hearing checked as you might have hearing damage

Lol . Mate ... I have MTW4 as well as Bose QC ultra. If you think that by replacing this with QC Ultra earbuds, you'll have a trouble free experience, boy have i got news for you !! BTW.. my MTW4 has been totally trouble free. My situation is also exactly the same as you, sent MTW3 for warranty replacement and got MTW4. This was jn may and till now there has been no issues.

if you have an iphone with usb-c, you can use a aptx dongle like BTW-6 but my MTW4 are a little buggy at times especially with aptx lossless...so i generaly switch to aptx adaptive..and i also have a Xperia 1V

Momentum 4s with personalized sound are incredible.

I've tried all the brands before (though not your exact models). Bose is going to have the best ANC if money is no object. Apple didn't have as good a seal or as comfortable, Sony didn't have as good anc, and sennheiser does not do good anc (though their sound is immaculate). Evrything else you can forget if you're not on a budget. Reviews that say Jabra or soundcore are as good for a lot cheaper are disingenuous - yes they can be decent on a budget, but they don't compare in terms of anc. I've tried jabra, soundcore, earfun, you name them.

I bought the 3s and went thru three pairs in two months until the 4s came out. Surprising no one, the 4s has the exact same issues. So incredibly frustrating since I loved them but they were more of a pain than anything else. I seriously doubt I'll ever get an senn product again after that

fu\*k my mtw4 case died only 2 months,battery problem still not solved,You should know what the truth is.

Believe it or not, I got a refund from supplier. My mtw4 case is indeed faulty, I am just stating the facts.

I would like to reach out to you about my MTW4. Left earbud connects and charges but does not output sound.

I got the MTW4, 6 months daily use, they are amazing. Ofc they could stop working and I'd need warranty... I had Sony WF 1000xm4, the left side battery died. So I mean, it's not like Sony is the ultimate solution. I can say that the Sennheiser has the best sound I ever had in any headphones for my use cases. I wish they were a bit louder though.

I have them all! The xm5s are formidable on all spectrums (I use them without anc in the gym because the passive insulation is excellent!) The AirPods are very good but the sound is much worse. The Jabra are comfortable, good active isolation and much better sound over the AirPod Pro 2. The momentum is excellent in sound quality, the ANC is equivalent to the Jabra. The Bose are excellent in anc but their really low end. If I had to give you an ultimate choice, if you listen to a lot of music and quality and reduction are important to you, Sony is the best placed. They are part of my daily and my favorite pair for listening to music with the Denon Perl Pro.

Both MTW4 and pi8 are my top choice

I’ve had experience with a few of these, and I can give you some insights based on your priorities. Here’s what I think, in terms of sound quality, Sony and Sennheiser are usually considered the best, with crisp highs and deep bass. For ANC, Sony and Bose are top-notch, but the Technics and Jabra also do well. Call quality is solid across all, but I’d give an edge to the AirPods Pro and Sony for clear, noise-canceling calls. Would love to hear what you decide!

Earfun air pro 4 Lots of reviews online about them, as they beat a lot of the big players. The only buds I have with ANC that sound better are the following Sennheiser TW4 (about 250 usd) Edifier stax s10 (about 300 usd) The Earfun free pro 3 sound as good, but the ANC isn't as good.

As most have said, IEMs for pure listening pleasure. Earbuds for out and about. I have different headphones for Cycling, walking, gaming, music making, flying etc, and before I discovered IEMs, I would always relax with big pair of over ear headphones. Sure, you can get bluetooth headphones that come close (for me that's my Earfun free pro 3, sennheiser TW4, and sometimes Rose technics ceramic, and my Marshall Major V) but they are all beaten by my BASN Mix-PD IEMs for pure musical pleasure. I think they sound better than my BeyerDynamic DT990s. If you are lying down then cables don't matter, but if you need noise cancelling then it's buds or over ears..

The Gemini 2 sound fantastic, like seriously fantastic. They lack modern day codec support though, and that’s a real bummer. It depends on *why* you are getting buds. Also, at the price point, you’d expect them to be fully loaded w/ competing features. I returned them to Amazon because the purchase to me, felt too much for what I got. I had the Sennheisers, but unfortunately returned them due to two main reasons. 1) Connectivity when 2 devices are connected. They can get stuck when switching to another device and refuse to switch back. It’s a known problem and I experienced it. 2) Even if you turn the app settings off, it may automatically go into standby mode anyway. The issue with the M4 standby modes (issue on the buds and the over the ears), is that some devices will not send audio afterwards. This means they need to be reconnected. I experienced on two different devices. Other than that, man, the sound quality was also top tier. I wish the software was too. I seriously loved the sound. So what did I settle on? Jabra Elite10 Gen I tried: Both you listed, JBL Pro Tour 3, Sony XM5s, Bose Ultra Quiet, Pi7 (haven’t tried the 8s yet), and the Technics AZ80s. I have not tried the Denons. Why the Jabras? They just did everything right. - I’ve had zero connectivity drops, or issues switching between devices fluidly. - No issues like the Momentum’s when it came to audio being played back after taking them out for standby. - They were my favorite fitting, and the comfort is seriously ridiculous. - IP57 for dust and sweat protection (I run a lot) - Sound is still very good and clean with a nice neutral sound. As for ANC. I’d say the XM5s were the best and the AZ/Pi7 were on the bottom, but my main use case is wind and fans, so they all worked nearly equally as well.

Sennheiser has a more refined sound, audiofile sound...I have both of them. Sony has a better noise cancellation and a very good v shaped sound.

I'm using iphone 15 pro max, even though it doesn't supported the codecs I noticed the quality difference too. I bought MTW4 three weeks ago. I switched to the lossless mode back and forth and I noticed it.

I love the sound quality so much but this particular line of sennheiser earbuds has a bad history or malfunctions a few months to a year in just keep your invoice and keep that in mind

MTW4 sounds unnatural and too bassy for me, it muffled out the voice of any song. Even when i adjusted the EQ its the same

Yeah I just put im am Amazon return for my Momentum 4s I got Monday...LOL I didn't like the fit. I saw the AZ100s came out after I ordered the M4. I was deciding between those and the AZ80s and when I saw rhe 100s came out, it was a no brainer.

This happened to my MTW3s 4 times!!! Thankfully by the 4th time I was offered the 4s and so far so good. But I wouldn’t be surprised if the same thing happened. My hypothesis: I think the -bluetooth connection- interacts with certain metals and becomes permanently damaged. I was wearing cheap rings around the first few times this happened and I’m always fussing with the fit in my ears, while comfortable, I want the seal to be perfect, mind my OCD lol. That’s my hypothesis, whenever I touch my earbuds to adjust them I can hear a bit of feedback or white noise as if the connection is disrupted albeit briefly. If this, mixed with a tether such as cheap metal like my rings or (even my friends earrings, because the last time the 3s broke, she heard the loudest screeching noise and had to throw it to the ground. She always wore long dangly earrings. I do want to add after this, one earbud went dead but you could always hear a chirping noise in the dead one. Sounded like a little tiny bird. I hope it doesn’t happen to my 4s cause I love them.

1. AZ80 My personal favourite for sound, it's very balanced but when you select the dynamic preset, they really comes to life with amazing bass whilst not muddying up the mids. LDAC allows for really good quality. ANC is good, the fit and comfort is good, the case size is good. I don't personally use transparency or call that often. 2. (Potentially) Gemini II I haven't tried these but people I trust say these sound better than the AZ80. 3. Denon PerL Pro A lot of people rank these number 1. I really like the sound on these, its got a really nice dynamic sound but there's a bit of a white noise that made me rank them lower. But that's a personal thing. You may find these no. 1. Fit and comfort wasn't that great for me because of the size, but that's subjective. 4. Status Between 3ANC Very good punchy sound, the tripple driver setup works really well. I found the comfort to be amazing too. ANC wasn't the best but still okay. I for some reason preferred the AZ80s sound overall so I went with those, but I would have been happy with these as my daily too. 5. Momentum 4 I was most excited for these, as I have the Momentum 4 over ear cans. I have their wired open back headphones too, so I'm a bit of a sennheiser fanboy. But these didn't impress me as much as the others. The sound quality is amazing, specially the vocals and its pretty dynamic. But even after the sound personalisation, I just couldn't get it to be as punchy is I'd like it to be. ANC was good but the case was also too big to comfortably fit in my pocket. 6. Nothing Ear Yet to try but heard a lot of good reviews, specially for the price

After trying az80, xm5, jabra elite 10, momentum 4 true wireless, between 3anc, I settled on AZ80. It gives me the perfect balance with subjectivity best sound out of those, although between 3anc may edge in in some types of music. I don't think you can go wrong with most of those options. AZ80 felt most premium to with the brushed aluminium.

I have to say we must have similar ears as I agree with your evaluation. I tested out all of the above with similar experience, I was also specially disappointed with the sound of the momentum 4s as I was really expecting big thing from them. If you don't mind, could you do a quick comparison of the devialet to the AZ80? Specially in terms of bass and subbass? Perhaps with AZ80 on dynamic or superbass presets. These are the only buds I haven't been able to try as it's not on amazon UK rn. AZ80 are my dailies atm, I have no need to change but just curious. I'd recommend you try the status between 3anc if you do get the chance, they are great all round. Specially given the price. Perhaps a little hurt by the codec selection but wasn't thst noticeable to me. The tripple driver setup bangs.

If you look at my post history, I've made a few comments comparing the az80 and momentum tws4. I prefer the sound of AZ80. Momentum 4 just didn't have the same impact as the az80 on me. AZ80 has a strong bass in dynamic and superbass presets, more than airpods pro imo.

I currently have the AZ80 and Momentum 4, Liberty 3 pro, Linkbuds S Had PerL pro, Elite 10, Status 3anc, Pi7 S2 Tried a friends Nothings Ear (2024) and they have insane amount of bass compared to the rest! AZ80 with superbass preset gives me some mega clean bass. Momentum 4 can be personalised to give you a decent bass, not as bassy as momentum 3. Liberty 3 pro has more bass amount than both above, the subbass rumble is impressive. PerL pro and 3anc has slamming bass.

Pi7 s2 sounds great, on par with momentums for me. AZ80 and PerL Pro felt more dynamic and clear to my ears. Lack of EQ and comfort issues made me return them. I'm a b&w fan as iove my PX8, I expected these to be better. They should have improved the drivers from pi7 to pi7 s2 to be more competitive. Don't get me wrong, they're among the top.

Tw4 and Az80 are known for not being very loud. Denon Perl Pro, Devialet Gemii or B&W Pi8 won't dissapoint you.

For any type of electronic music, Sennheiser is the answer for me. MTW4 ftw.

That sucks you’re going through that. I sort of know the pain after my CX400BT’s started having issues and slowly died on me. I will say though that luckily my MTW4’s have (knock on wood) been great to me and I’ve had them since mid May-ish, so about 5 1/2 months now. Really no problems at all… yet.

This same happened to me also: Bought MTW3 and after 6 months the other bud stopped charging. The faulty pair got replaced by the shop I bought them(After they send it to repair and they lost it there lmao). I got a new pair of mtw4 which have been working perfectly( about 5 months) until last week when the right bud started to make a small crackling noise and then the sound disappeared. The bud connects to the phone and I can control the sound, and the led indicator is on but the sound is not heard at all. I went back to the shop where I bought the originals and am trying to get a replacement. Luckily the warranty is still valid...

From Australia..same exact experience. Two MTW3 (original and replaced which I got a different color than the one I purchased by the way) and a MTW4 also left earbud went dead. So bad quality

Went through 3 pairs of the 3’s, not a big deal as I could get same day replacements, albeit a hassle. Had the 4’s for a month, let’s see how they go. Not holding my breath

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4.

Yes, Aptx needs to be on and don't forget the personalise eq Wizard. After you got it, edit the personalised eq and drop the ball fully down from the center

I returned the denon perl pro's and kept these. Yes, out of the box the perl pro gave that more big and bright feeling but this was gone after fully setting up the MTW4's, which sounds more detailed, concert like and have more than enough oumph after setting up. I still don't understand the big hype for the denon perl pro's, they are not bad but not better

Can you tell me what EQ you did to your Pearl Pro? My MTW4 feels much clearer and deeper sounding, my Pearl Pro has a wider sound stage and more bass but they kind of sound little bit muddy, less crisp and deep.

Would you give preference to the MTW4 for sound? I bought the Pearl Pro's because so many people have been praising them lately. MTW4 definitely sounds much better for rock and vocal songs, I compared bark at the moon, sweet child of mine, boulevard obd and the voices and guitars sounds much deeper and more crisp. The times I prefere the Pearl Pro's is for some very rave/ bass heavy songs like some boris brechja and the im good blue remix from guetta but I feel overall the MTW4 sounds better. The only thing the MTW4 lacks is that wide sound stage feeling you have on the Pearl Pro and the ease of volume increase as I almost max the volume on the MTW4. When turning of immersion do you set it to -3 or can you actually disable it completely?

100 percent yes.

Hello! MTW4 has 12 improvements. New battery supplier provides a vastly different experience from the last model. You will love them including the best sound quality, increased connection speed and future proofing. A lot of thought went into these. We also just launched Momentum Sport and budget-minded Accentum Ear buds too. If you want the classic Sennheiser sound, you want Sennheiser!

Although there is still some stigma around the brand, having tested dozens of TWS sets the Beats Fit Pro are one of the best, most secure fits for workout/exercise. The ANC is the worst of the Beats and Apple-branded earbuds, but sound quality is excellent and they will never fall out. Other options that are a good fit (depending on your ear shape), Sennheiser Momentum TW 4, Denon Perl Pro, and Sennheiser Momentum Sport -- the Sports are great and currently on sale, but they're not worth the price premium when not on sale, so that's the one caveat here. The Fits Pro represent a good overall value.

In the same price range, in order of sound quality, Denon Perl Pro (with AAT) Technics AZ80, and Sennheiser Momentum TW 4 (with Sound Personalization). In order of ANC/transparency performance, the MTW4, Perl Pro, AZ80. Because of app and feature set, I daily drive the MTW4, but without question the Denon’s are the better sounding set and the one I reach for if I’m just consuming media. My only gripe with the Perl Pros is the tips, which are too shallow for my tastes; I run them with the Divinus Velvets (if you change tips you’ll want to also rerun AAT). There are sets that are better from a pure sound quality perspective, like the Gemini II, but they’re not priced competitively and need some further revisions to codec, BT and application/feature set support before they’re ready for prime time. The Geminis reminded me a lot of the Levinson 5909, a phenomenal sounding set held back by the hardware and software included. Unfortunately, the APP2s are extremely difficult to beat from a pure value perspective (if you’re an iOS user). I still use them often during travel when I need the best ANC possible, but fit and other issues hold them back from being in my top 5. That, and Apple really needs to consider its prosumer customer base and provide access to some form of parametric EQ (something they’re unlikely to ever implement, sadly).

Yes, it’s currently in my top 3 and one of the best TWS where sound quality is concerned. They’ve seemingly fixed the problems with the M3 TW, including the problematic battery/charging issue.

I had to experiment with tips. I also turn off Immersion for most of my listening (except movie watching). Would recommend giving Divinus Velvet wide bore, or Dunu S&S a try; run AAT each time you change tips as well, as that will change the correction. Then in the EQ I adjust mids and treble to add more energy to taste and actually scale back the bass -1-2db if it’s needed. The best approach with the Perl Pros is to use both AAT as a corrective parametric EQ and then use multiband for fine tuning to preferences. Edit: to be fair, I still run the MTW4 most of the time. It still sounds excellent, especially with metal, hip hop, EDM and other genres that work well with a more V-shaped tuning.

Good clarification. I have Immersion set to +0, so technically at baseline. If I had to guess, Immersion is just a simple low shelf filter, so at 0 it should have no impact on the frequency response. I do think the Perl Pros have a more clear and detailed tuning, with better staging and slightly better imaging to my ear, but I have the same sentiment as you. While there are aspects of the tuning that are objectively better, I still prefer the sound, the warmth and the energy, of the MTW4. It just has more of a soul, to put it bluntly. That said, if I’m watching movies, it’s the Perl Pros with Immersion on, almost every time.

I would always go for a dedicated TWS like the Denon Perl Pro, Technics AZ80, or Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, with the Creative BT-W5 before any of the “gaming earbuds.” Of your list, I’ve either owned or tested many of these and the VR P10 is the best bang for your buck of all of them. The additional dongle feature works very well; I have one for all of my devices, and switching is easy. Sony’s buds do work well with their platform (and the Portal), but they are simply too pricey for the quality of the tuning and feature set. The only other option I would consider is Steelseries, just given the access to a very wide database of EQ profiles; you’ll likely find one that works for you, and Steelseries has done a genuinely decent job at emulating a parametric EQ in their Sonar app.

Best will depend on your preferences, and whether you value comfort, ANC, or sound quality. Here's my personal shortlist, having tested dozens of these sets in the past few years: **Sound quality:** Denon Perl Pro (with AAT), Technics AZ80, Sennheiser Momentum 4 (with Sound Personalization), AirPods Pro 2, Sony WF-1000XM5s (with personalized EQ, Clearbass set to off), Beats Studio Buds+/Beats Studio Buds, Beats Fit Pros, Bose QC Ultra **ANC:** Bose QC Ultra, AirPods Pro 2, Sony WF-1000XM5s, Sennheiser Momentum 4s, Technics AZ80, Denon Perl Pro, Beats Studio Buds+, Beats Fit Pro, Beats Studio Buds **Comfort:** Beats Studio Buds+/Beats Studio Buds, Sony WF-1000XM5s (with Dunu S&S tips), Denon Perl Pro, Bose QC Ultra, Sennheiser Momentum 4s (very dependent on concha; ranked higher if you have larger ears), Technics AZ80 (another one that depends more on outer ear physiology) Any buds with a "locking" mechanism, or small ear hook, is very dependent on your individual ears. The Momentum's take this a step further, actually locking in behind your antihelix, resting in your concha. If these fit you, they're one of the most secure and comfortable fits on the market. They rank higher for me because they fit well, but are lower on my list because I think this can vary dramatically by person. For sound quality, I've gone back and forth between the Perl Pros and AZ80s on which sounds best. I used to rank the AZ80s higher, but I have a second AAT profile for the Denons, with Immersion at a +2, that handily beats the AZ80s. This could be due to the initial AAT profile being poorly done -- and yet, still somehow performed better than most of my other sets. With that profile, the Denon's compete with some of my midfi IEMs. They are exceptionally good. The Devialet Gemini IIs are also excellent, but are well outside of your budget and, honestly, not worth the investment. Gemini IIIs may be, if they improve codecs, BT support, etc. Don't sleep on the Beats brand of earbuds; for the price, they are genuinely great sets. The Buds+ are very good performers and the most comfortable set I own. With the Spinfit Omnis, these disappear in my ears. ANC is solid, transparency is serviceable. Sound quality is very good. The Fits Pros are the best option if you're active; one of the best "secure" fits out of dozens of buds, second only to the Powerbeats Pros. The Beats brand gets a lot of eye rolls due to brand stigma, but I don't care about the label on the box. If something works well for its intended use, I'll buy it. In this case, depending on the sales, the Buds+ can be an exceptionally good value. I did not include the device manufacturer earbuds on my list, like the Galaxy and Pixel Buds Pros; these are honestly excellent sets in their own right, but I do not use the devices they're most integrated with and thus I cannot test them fully so it's hard to do a fair comparison. But if you use those devices, they are also great -- and cheap -- options. For my part, I ended up daily driving the Sennheiser Momentum TW 4s; although it's not at the top of any of my lists, it is the best all around performer, getting close to the sound quality of the Technics and Denons, ANC that's nearly as good as the Sony's, but with an app and features that are more robust (and with better UX) than the Technics and Denon apps. On the whole, it's my favorite set to use for work and travel, some light media consumption, and around the house use. However, if I don't want to pull out one of my wired IEM, but I want to listen to music or other media and have the best possible experience, it's the Denons or Technics.

The best buds are the iFi Go Pods with a pair of dedicated IEMs. I'm running them with the Theiaudio Hype 4 For traditional earbuds, my personal ranking list: Technics AZ80 > Denon Perl Pro > Sennheiser Momentum TW 4 (w/ Sound Personalization) > Sony Linkbuds S > AirPods Pro 2 > Sony XM5 > Galaxy Buds2 Pro > Beats Studio Buds+/Beats Fit Pro > Powerbeats Pro I end up daily driving the Momentum 4s most days, just given their ANC/Transparency is competitive with other sets, and the app is fairly solid. Sound quality alone, toss up between the AZ80 and Perl Pro.

This is marketing and brand reach doing what it does best. There are plenty of brands doing great things in the market that aren't getting a lot of attention. JLAB's Epic Lab earbuds were fantastic; JBL, Moondrop, Nothing Ear, SoundPeats, numerous other brands tested very well against the top of my list, which consisted of the Denon Perl Pro, Technics AZ80, Sennheiser True Wireless Momentum 4, Sony XM5, AirPods Pro, B&W Pi7 S2 and Pi8. I have the AZ100s on the way, and I'm sure they'll occupy one of those top spots. It's important to note, however, that many of these brands do not need to push as many units to remain successful. At the economies of scale companies like Sony, Sennheiser, and Bose are operating at, the investment into their production, distribution, customer service, and operations pipelines is immense. They are likely expecting to sell tens of thousands of units, to the thousands that other brands need to turn a profit. And while you may see those more prolific brands everywhere, don't forget the communities of people on social media platforms that regularly market and recommend the opposing brands. They're not as common, but that's to be expected and will remain that way by nature. In other words, while the popular brands may be ubiquitous, that is by design. It doesn't mean opposing manufacturers are on a downward trajectory. This was the assumption when Jabra cancelled its TWS ANC lineup, and that may have been part of the decision, but Jabra had other, more profitable interests and chose to constrain their business goals around those interests because there was more opportunity there. As someone that's tested dozens of ANC earbuds (and has a wide ranging collection of dedicated, wired IEMs), I have very few biases when it comes to competing brands. If it works well, I'll use the thing. I have no qualms recommending a pair of Soundcore VR P10s, right alongside top-tier TWS sets if I think it fits the individual's use case. Recently, I took a long flight overseas and left all the other major TWS brands behind and took a cheap pair of PortaPros and a $20 pair of Aliexpress stem-style earbuds with me. Everyone else on the plane was wearing AirPods.

Both my MTW4 started playing up after 2 weeks, had this weird distortion , stuttering whenever adjusted the buds in my ears or  shaked my head whilst music playing or when took them out. Also had this funny pressure changes occasionally when moved my head/jaw. 

I had 2 faulty MTW4 within 2 months...not a great picture, is it?

I disagree your disagree. I had 2 faulty pairs within 2 months, which is quite hard to believe to be just a coincidence as both pair suffered from the same issues after 2-3 weeks of daily usage.

Let's say, having a perfectly working peace of tech these days is a very expensive gamble, regardless of the brand.

I had 2 faulty MTW4 so they're not the most reliable model either. 

Tried momentum 4 for a few days and it falls out while jogging. I came across a website just a few hours ago and I ordered the **Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II.** My cousin is also using it for jogging, basketball and gaming. You can try checking some options here: [https://techboltreviews.blogspot.com/2024/10/no-wires-no-worries-best-wireless.html](https://techboltreviews.blogspot.com/2024/10/no-wires-no-worries-best-wireless.html) I'm also looking for inputs if the **Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II** is good. Any current users?

I love my Momentum TW 4’s audio character the best, over my Sony XM5 earbuds and Linkbud S’s. Sennheiser’s Momentum earbuds sound is a lot like my Momentum 4 headphones, far deeper and more well defined.

Had the same issue with MTW3 and i am 100% sure that battery wasn't a problem. My understanding from audio gear experience is that its a poor quality of drivers. Something is ungluing inside, like parts of drivers and connections. Always crackling. First left bud died after 9 months then 4 months later right died. Receiving MTW4 tomorrow but want to sell them for 250 cad and get something else. Had at least 10 different pairs of Sennheiser headphones that were wired and i didnt have a problem except for HD650 that had faulty headphone wires... After Sonova took over Sennheiser the whole company went to the bin...

Perl Pro & MTW4 will give you the best sound quality.

Recently, I was testing tws earbuds, and the best picks are (;tldr) Technics AZ80, Denon Perl Pro or Devialet Gemini II. More detailed read: (remember, with headphones everyting is individual and based only on my own impressions, YMMV) Sony WF-1000XM5 – comfortable, excellent ANC, but the sound is very weak, with huge bass bleed into the mids; everything is muffled, and nothing has changed at Sony. I honestly don't understand what people see in the XM line. Bang & Olufsen EX – ANC is poor, almost as if it weren't there, despite the positive reviews online. I'm disappointed with the sound. They probably would have been fine a few years ago, but now there are cheaper and better headphones on the market. The price includes the B&O tax. Nothing Ear (2) 2024 – Big surprise. Cheap price, sounds better than Sony or B&O, they doesn't resonate when walking, ANC is okay (70% of Sony's), comfortable, great app, good connectivity, looks great. The sound is slightly V-shaped, but it doesn't lack clarity, brilliance, and balance. Galaxy Buds Pro - Harman tuning, overall disappointed with them. I expected a lot more for the money with AKG and Samsung's background. ANC is okay, the sound is very dry and clear, but they are comfortable. They are the kind of AirPods for Samsung users who will be satisfied with a fairly boring sound, but otherwise not much. Perfect for audiobooks and podcasts. Sennheiser Momentum TWS4 – I had a lot of faith in them, but I'm disappointed. Weak ANC, not great tuning, but above all, they sit very strangely in the ear, and I've tried many aftermarket earpieces. The sound is nothing special; even "Nothing" is much better. Technics AZ80 - Fantastic!! I wouldn’t hesitate to call them “audiophile TWS headphones.” The ANC is decent; they are comfortable, don’t resonate when walking or running, the app is very detailed, and the sound is simply brilliant. They play the entire spectrum of details, and they are fun. A great buy with a mature sound, almost like wired headphones, and they have a great soundstage. Given the LDAC, these are the best. Denon Perl Pro - My favorites in the sound department, but they are far from "the best" in everything else. They look crazy, but in fact, they are comfortable; you just have these sorts of plates on your ears ("in front of your ears"). But the sound is uncompromisingly perfect. The whole spectrum of details; they are fun, musical, and they have excellent technology for custom tuning with regard to hearing defects and the shape of the ear. It is phenomenal and it really works. It's not that strict neutral hi-fi, but rather a fun hi-fi that gets you moving and has body. Buts? Cheap charging box, they don't suit everyone (short stems), ANC is weak, passthrough is bad, but you'll forgive them everything once you start listening to them. They have such an effect that when you start playing songs on shuffle from a selection of your 1000 favorite tracks, a song you've already heard a hundred times and you don't really enjoy it anymore, you'll let it play because it will simply be fun again through these. Devialet Gemini II—I'll refer to the Denon Perl Pro as they have a lot in common. It's actually really hard to choose between them. If the Denon Perl Pro are a 9.5/10 to me sonically, then these are a 9/10 (the 10/10 goes to Technics if you don't listen purely to EDM and want that juicy low end). They are actually great, dense, tunable, fun, with a lot of details. They are diminished a bit by codecs, and that's a shame, but in the end, it doesn't matter to a lot of people. The reason they are not 10 out of 10 is purely because the Perl Pro simply has a little extra "magic" and they lack the clarity of Technics. With Perl Pros, I don't know if it's the technology compensating for age, hearing quality, and ear shape, but Denon's have mojo; these are "just great." But I was just talking about sound for now. Where the Denon's ANC is 5/10, the Devialet's are, without exaggeration, at the level of the best on the market. Plus, they add technology to deal with impact sounds and wind, and both work perfectly. And without negative pressure or unpleasant feelings. For me, Devialet simply has the TOP ANC on the market at the level of Sony, Bose, or Apple. The same goes for passthrough; it's like you don't have headphones on, really cool. Furthermore, the build quality is great, they're "small," they're comfortable to wear, there are numerous settings in the app, and they're easy to control - Geminis can justify its high price. I would get Technics if you can and want to use the LDAC codec and play your music at high bitrates. Also, they are not that bass-heavy; they sound almost analytical but fun nonetheless with an excellent soundstage. The Perl Pros are just magical, but they have their quirks. The Devialets are the "whole frickin' package" minus the codecs, so they will be absolutely fine with Spotify but they lack the magic of the Perl Pros or the sound quality of Technics. Edit: grammar

Love mine. The case could in all honesty be a bit smaller in 2025 but other than that, they are great TWS!

Absolutely. They’re great! However, it depends on your personal preference(s) and most importantly imo whether they are comfortable and a good fit for your own individual ears. That’s the same for all earbuds, though!

Then you could have tries the M4 from Sennheiser. I have them since august and they work just fine. I saw on this sub that the True Wireless tend to be more problematic, even though that is 100% an assumption

1. Denon Perl Pro 2. Status Between 3ANC 3. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Based off sound quality. Devialet Gemini II also a worthy mention.

To me the MTW3’s and MTW4’s had great sound but in my experience both experienced quality control issues that made them not worth the asking price. You could wait until the ACCENTUM True Wireless are released and see if those work for your girlfriend for less money.

They did have quality control issues for me, hence why I no longer own a pair of MTW4’s and opted to go back two generations to a pair of new old stock MTW2’s.

Same

I have the same issue with mine. Green light even on the case yesterday and the buds are not charging.

No: Verdict: Not very good \- Encountered pairing issues on all my devices and platforms (Windows, Linux, Android), very unreliable but workable -> workable is not acceptable at this price point \- Both ANC and transparancy mode produce annoying side-effects like continuous high-pitched tones, crackling noise, etc. -> I only bought the earbuds for the sound quality, but the fact that that earbuds support these features cause the biggest issue I have with the earbuds as listed below \- For people that have not lost their hearing yet and can still hear very high-pitched noises, these earbuds produce a constant high-pitched sound even when both ANC and transparancy mode are disabled. This sound is amplified greatly when transparancy mode is enabled so I guess it's related to that feature \- The delay in sound is very noticable when gaming, even when gaming on low-latency mode, but that seems to be a problem for all wireless earbuds Some good points: \- Sound quality is good for wireless earbuds \- They fit comfortably when you replace the stock plugs with higher quality ones All in all, a very subpar product for the price. I would expect the issues stated above for earbuds at 100$ or below.

I agree: Verdict: Not very good \- Encountered pairing issues on all my devices and platforms (Windows, Linux, Android), very unreliable but workable -> workable is not acceptable at this price point \- Both ANC and transparancy mode produce annoying side-effects like continuous high-pitched tones, crackling noise, etc. -> I only bought the earbuds for the sound quality, but the fact that that earbuds support these features cause the biggest issue I have with the earbuds as listed below \- For people that have not lost their hearing yet and can still hear very high-pitched noises, these earbuds produce a constant high-pitched sound even when both ANC and transparancy mode are disabled. This sound is amplified greatly when transparancy mode is enabled so I guess it's related to that feature \- The delay in sound is very noticable when gaming, even when gaming on low-latency mode, but that seems to be a problem for all wireless earbuds Some good points: \- Sound quality is good for wireless earbuds \- They fit comfortably when you replace the stock plugs with higher quality ones All in all, a very subpar product for the price. I would expect the issues stated above for earbuds at 100$ or below.

I own/have owned about a dozen mid to high end TWS buds over the last 4-5ish years. Here's my list: - Nothing Ear (2024) - OnePlus Buds Pro 3 - Denon PerL Pro - Devialet Gemini 2 - Sennheiser Momentum TW 4 - Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro (old but gold)

Uh... My original comment was over 7 months ago, so the answer is actually the Momentum TW4s now.

I had a MTW3 which broke down and Sennheiser very nicely sent me the 4. Might be my ears, but I cannot hear any difference.

I just got them last week and they're some getting used to. Fit is nice and you get plenty of options to adjust it. Software is a bit goofy on my android but improved after a couple of days. If you want to use it on a windows system I don't think it'll work, I've been able to connect mine but without an equalizer the sound quality is horrendous. The sound with the app and it properly fit in your ear seems good to me, but I don't really have a reference either.

I have an identical issue, replaced my MTW3 twice, both stopped working after a few months, connectivity issues and beeping noises on the right ear, third time now and given the MTW4, no volume all of a sudden on right ear and unbearable screeching noise. Quite sick of replacing something every few months.

My personal top-3 is: 1. Technics AZ-80 2. Bower & Wilkins Pi8 3. Sennheiser MTW 4

Agree with this post. I’ll add the Sennheiser True Wireless Momentum 4 and the Sennheiser Momentum Sport to the list. People who wear over the ear in the gym are—in my opinion—doing it for fashion reasons.

People without issues will not come here and complain. I replaced my AirPods with MTW4 and never had any issues.

I ordered the pi8.I had momentum mtw4 and wanted to test these new favourite earbuds of Flossy Carter.Everybody says they are better on sound quality.let see

To add to the discussion.I bought two pairs for me and my girlfriend.On the first the right bud has no sound .I hear only some scratches when touching the touch panel.After only a month!The second had wave like feedback again in right earbud.Both sent for rma to the store that bought them and we got new pair.Now after a month they work but if it happens again sorry sennheiser,I will go for BW pi8.The sound from mtw4 is phenomenal but they didn't fixed the mtw3 problems

Sound quality wise they are top notch. Reliability is yet to be determined ... Buy hey, you have 2 years of warranty so that's good

I’m sad when I read posts like this. Yeah, I had issues with the first, second, and third generations, with either the left or right side not working. But I still went for the Series 4, and bought two—one for me and one for my dad. My dad had to replace his unit three times, but I never had any issues with the 4th gen. Honestly, I love that brand too much to mind. I’m fine with it, and I hope they keep refining the product with each new generation. Such an amazing audio experience and signature come at a price. I just hope I don’t have any issues until the fifth generation is out, and when it is, I’ll buy them again, haha

I've had both, I prefer the Sony's Sennheiser's are technically better in terms of user interface design and sound quality, but the Sony's have better battery life and noise cancellation which is better for my needs The sound quality isn't really all that different either My first pair of sennheisers shit the bed, and then my second pair of sennheisers shit the bed, and then my third pair of sennheiser's shit the bed. I can't in good conscience give them any more of my money. These Sony's have been going strong for about a year and a half now

Yes, I use mine daily. Have had plenty of buds, but none that sound as good as the mtw4's. I have been using them for about 4 months now and have had zero issues.

It’s blasphemy to say Bose sounds better. It’s just bloated and muddy, especially their flagship QC Ultra earbuds that are just a buggy mess. But the B&W Pi8 do sound better, even the Denon Perl Pro. But Bose is the only one that competes with Sony in terms of ANC. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have ok ANC, the Perl Pro’s ANC is subpar (even at their $150 sale price), and the Pi8’s ANC is only slight better than that.

No. Speaking from my own experiences, they have a disastrous failure rate. Three RMAs in just one year is just unacceptable.

I've had the momentum 4 wireless earbuds for about a semester in college now, and one of them has completely stopped working. Looked it up, apparently the right earbud is notorious for just ceasing functionality at random. My friend had the same issue before I had bought them and had assumed it to be a fluke or that he had damaged them, but it turns out it's a big issue I have to recommend against them for that reason. I also have to say, the sound quality is not all it's chalked up to be - they have a pretty bad eq in the 15k hz range and aboveand the stereo profile doesn't feel very wide. They definitely sound really good overall though and I didn't really have any complaints once I got used to them, but still they get way too much credit in my opinion. I had bought them after my airpods pro 2s had finally stopped working after a couple years, and was kind of disappointed off the bat as I find the airpods to have a much cleaner sound profile, as well as extremely better noise cancellation and passthrough, and a more comfortable fit in my ears. After adding a small eq to my airpods I was even able to use them to mix and master some of my music while I was out of the country, and while obviously it's not as good as studio headphones, I have tried several times with the momentums and it's considerably harder due to the uneven frequency response. Can't speak to the sony or galaxy earbuds, but at least can recommend against the sennheisers and would honestly recommend you look into airpods, even if you don't have apple devices.

It's true, they last a few months then stop working. Happened to my 4 units.

Both

they are garbage

i’ve had multiple pairs and they all gave out on me after less than a year of normal use

All 3 pairs of sennheiser tw3 left ear bud went out they sent the tw4 as replacement under warranty, 3 months later same issue. I gave up on sennheiser and got some denon perl pros. So far very happy with my choice.

Until one of the buds goes out. At least with me every pair I got had the same issue. Left bud ended up crackling a couple times then it was just done

I did test a lot of in-ears. Here is my findings: AirPods Pro are kings for phone calls. Sennheiser Momentum are really great all-around. Like, they are pushing really high in each category Bose for noice cancelation MontBlanc if you want the most amazing sound (nothing else gets even close to them, imo). I ended up with MTB, even though they lack in many other areas. Otherwise I cant say anything bad about sennheisers, such a complete product

I can help answer. The denon pearl pro are the best sounding in that list, and also now on sale for $150. I had the sony wh-1000xm5 and returned them. The bass rolled over into the mids too much and instrument separation was terrible. I had momemtum 2 and 3s, had two pairs or 2, and one pair of the 3, all had the same battery failure. I'm sure the momemtum 4 sound good but I'm not wasting my time or money again on sennheiser. So far the denon are the best sounding earbuds I've listened to. The closest thing I've found that sounds like my open back headphones

Mine won't connect the left bud when I take it out by itself...really pissing me off. I'll be using the right bud and take the left out the case and the led light just stays fucking Red. I have factory reset and updated. They are a week old .

I've had mtw 1 2 3 and now the 4s. Think I might bite the bullet and get the bower wilkins pi8. So pissed off.

Mine work fine idk

> My first pair of sennheisers shit the bed, and then my second pair of sennheisers shit the bed, and then my third pair of sennheiser's shit the bed. MTW series in a nutshell

I find them pretty comfortable, actually. Personally, I prefer them to the Sennheiser ones. They don't disappear in your ear quite like Airpods or Pixel Buds, so there's a slight pressure feeling at first. But with the Sennheiser TW, I actually had earaches, so these are way better for me." Edit: i Hope i understood your question correctly, my English isn't that good

Sennheiser True Wireless Buds and QCY Ailybuds Pro+.. I prefer the Qcys because they are semi inear which fits better to ne and the nc is working nice for that budget earbud. Also the Call quality is better than sennheisers in my opinion ✌🏼