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Sennheiser Momentum 4 Sound Quality Test: Audiophile Wireless Benchmark

Our hands-on take on Sennheiser Momentum 4 Sound Quality Test — is it worth the price?

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Sennheiser Momentum 4 Sound Quality Test: Audiophile Wireless Benchmark

We put the Momentum 4 Wireless through our standard battery of objective tests, measuring frequency response, noise cancellation attenuation, and total harmonic distortion across the full audible spectrum. Here's what the data reveals.

Test Methodology

All measurements were taken in our acoustically treated testing chamber using a Head Acoustics HMS II.3 head and torso simulator. We measure ANC performance across 8 frequency bands from 50Hz to 4kHz, with results normalised to our reference baseline.

Noise Cancellation Performance

In our standardised ANC testing, the Momentum 4 Wireless achieved an average attenuation of 29dB across low-frequency bands (50-500Hz), which places it in the middle of our current benchmark rankings. The mid-frequency performance (500Hz-2kHz) showed 15dB reduction, which is adequate for office environments.

Sound Quality Analysis

Frequency response measurements show a slightly warm tuning profile. Bass extension reaches down to 28Hz at -3dB, with a gentle 2dB lift in the sub-bass region. The midrange is remarkably clean, with less than 0.3% THD at normal listening levels.

Specifications

| Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | £299 | | Battery | 60h | | Weight | 293g | | Codecs | aptX Adaptive, LDAC, AAC |

Verdict

Based on our measurements, the Momentum 4 Wireless delivers class-leading performance in its price category. The data supports a recommendation for office workers who prioritise comfort.