r/sennheiser

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I've been using the Momentum 4 for about 1–2 months now, an I'm pretty underwhelmed by the sound quality.

The first pair I received was actually defective with a vibrating/buzzing sort of sound coming from the left earcup. I got it replaced and the replacement doesn't have that issue.

But the sound quality itself just doesn't seem that good to me. I'm definitely not an audiophile, but I have a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro for 1/3rd of momentum's price that I bought around 4 years ago, and they sound way better to me.

The Momentum 4 sounds very muffled. Everything feels bass heavy, and I'm unhappy with how vocals sound. I've tried Sound Personalization, tried different EQ settings in the Sennheiser app, including turning Bass Boost off, but nothing seems to make a significant difference. The different EQ presets all sound only slightly different to me.

What are the common fixed you'd suggest? Is there a particular EQ setting that works well for improving clarity?Any other equalizers I can use with the Momentum 4?

I also tried connecting the headphones via USB-C, but I didn't notice much difference in audio quality.

(One other thing I'm confused about: how exactly is the Momentum 4 supposed to work over USB-C? If I connect it with a cable, I can't use the Sennheiser app unless Bluetooth is also turned on and connected. And does any normal USB-C cable work for wired audio, or does it need to be a specific type of USB-C cable?)

I’ve been using a Sony WH-1000XM3 for years and it still works perfectly fine, but I’m wondering if the HDB 630 would be a genuinely significant upgrade in sound quality.
At my desk I use a Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro for making music, and I much prefer its sense of detail and clarity. Going back to the XM3, it sounds noticeably less precise to me.
I’m not expecting the HDB 630 to replace a studio headphone, but I’m looking for a wireless/ANC headphone that’s significantly more detailed and refined than the XM3.
Has anyone here gone from an XM3/XM4 or something similar to the HDB 630? Was the difference immediately noticeable, or is it more of a subtle upgrade?

Basically: if my XM3 still works, is the sound quality jump big enough to justify upgrading?

Hi everyone. My return window is closing soon and I have to make a choice. I'm posting in this sub because I'm almost convinced to just keep the M5, but I managed to get both at a really good price and it's making the decision harder:

 Momentum 5 (€280): They work perfectly for everything: WFH (great mic and the ANC actually isolates), commuting, and blasting music at high volumes.

 Melomania P100 SE (€230): The sound is just on another level. They deliver a level of detail, purity, and soundstage that the Sennheisers simply can't touch.

What would you do? Would you sacrifice the P100's audiophile sound for the M5's everyday versatility? Or at these prices, does it make sense to keep both for different use cases? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

So I recently bought Sennheiser headphones based on recomendations for PS5 as AI and ppl said it will be enough to power them up with a smartphone or dualsense controller.

Well, the volume is fine when You turn bump it to 3/4's, but the soumd... .

Yeah, sound is very flat and boring. I knew before getting them bas won't be a thing, but i expected more from vocals, instruments and "stage".

they play worse than my 20$ BT Philips earbuds. There is no more sound direction in games, no better sound quality in music, everything is flat...

should i return them and get Philips Fidelio 2 or buy gaming dedicated headphones?

Hi everyone,

I’m in the market for a new daily driver headphone setup and would love to get your input, especially from those who have experience with Sennheiser's upper tier or transitioned between Sennheiser and HiFiMAN planars.

My primary use case is general daily desktop use—a mix of gaming (including competitive shooters), movies, and music.

Ever since I sold my Sennheiser HD 700 five years ago, I haven't been truly satisfied with any setup. Back then, I could pinpoint enemies in games with incredible precision—it almost felt like I had a radar. I haven't found a single pair of headphones since that delivered that exact same level of satisfaction, imaging sharp-ness, and spatial presentation.

Right now, I am stuck between three major contenders:

1. Sennheiser HD 800S
2. HiFiMAN Arya Organic
3. HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled

My main dilemma is whether the Planar magnetic options (Arya Organic / Unveiled) can offer that holographic, pin-point spatial accuracy I miss from the HD 700, or if I should stop overthinking and go straight for the HD 800S to fill that void.

As for driving them, I’m currently planning to buy a FiiO K13 R2R DAC/Amp. If you think there are better DAC/Amp alternatives for this specific match (especially for pairing with the HD 800S or HiFiMAN planars), I’m completely open to suggestions.

Budget isn't an issue—I just want to make the right choice that gives me that "wow" factor again in both competitive positioning and daily enjoyment.

Thanks in advance for your insights!

Just got the hdb 630s today, wanted to write something about my first impressions as someone who enjoys a large variety of music.

For the past month actually was using the px8s2 because I liked them aesthetically, but I found the tuning weird and uncomfortable, which led me to return them.

EIther way when I first listened to them I enjoyed the eveness and neutrality. The comfort is better imo, though the earpads to get warm. I know you can get aftermarket pads but I don't want the tuning to be effected. but Im tempted to try some. To be clear its not like unbearable but its kinda a little annoying. I wish they had used real leather (does anyone have measurements with aftermarket pads?)

Also I did get the DMS HE-1 EQ and its very enjoyable, I would reccomend it to those who haven't tried it.

I think there is an issue with samsung devices and USB C audio? The audio is substantially more quiet over usb C. and turning up on the headset doesn't work while connected to usb c (at least on samsung s26).