Review: Sennheiser Momentum OnEar Headphones

The Listening experience, Transformed

Several years ago, after having gone through a few sets of random headphones and getting less than desirable results, I finally discovered a pair that surpassed them all in terms of sound quality: The Sennheiser Momentum On Ear Headphones. Since then, they’ve gone everywhere with me and have totally transformed the listening experience.

So what’s all the buzz?

Not only do they appeal to a variety of music lovers, in particular audiophiles (like me), but their pristine stereo sound is hard to resist. Put them on and let these noise-cancelling gems take you on a journey. Where other brands excel and, perhaps, over compensate with the punch of extra bass, the Momentum’s accentuate the fullness of classic HiFi sound with just the right amount of EQ. And that balances everything out quite nicely.

I also found this to be the case when comparing them alongside my Beats Solo Wireless, also a great pair of headphones (for different reasons). For example, where the Beats succeed at amplifying sound across the board for say, hip hop or dubstep, the Momentum’s adjust to almost every genre flawlessly, particularly jazz, hip hop and even classical. Amidst everything, I can still hear sonic details without them getting drowned out by the booming bass.

It's like having one of your Dad's high-end living room tube pre-amps at your disposal wherever you go. With live recordings, it feels like you’re there front and center with the artist. Plenty of drive and...oh yeah, momentum.

In addition, the Sennheiser Momentum's come in handy when editing voice over on the road. While they don’t capture 16/24 bit mono audio as well as the Sony MDR 7506 (a stand-by for many voice over pros), they'll still suffice for smaller gigs with quicker turnarounds. Volume control is also available as is the ability to accept or reject calls during listening. Perhaps the only drawback is that, unlike Beats or newer Momentum models, they’re not wireless or collapsible and the dangling wire sometimes gets in the way when traveling. The leather case is protective enough but not as compact as I’d hoped.

Minor inconveniences aside, you don’t want to miss this kind of sound experience.

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An Immersive Experience

Review: Sennheiser Ambeo Smart Headset

"Now you can capture and share the world just as you experience it."

A while ago, after watching a commercial for the GoPro Hero 4 video camera, I finally went out and bought one. This was going to be the defining moment for me to capture HD video of my daily NYC activities hassle-free. The only problem was that the advertisement and product description didn’t match my actual experience. To this day, I’ve only used the GoPro Hero 4 a few times and now it mostly sits in a case in my closet.

My purchase of the Sennheiser Ambeo Smart Headset, on the other hand, was the complete opposite experience. Finally, I can go out into the world and record video directly from my iPhone that not only looks good but sounds equally amazing. It's hassle-free, easy-to-use and delivers clean beautiful audio.

Watch the geeky train video below (preferably with headphones) and hear for yourself.

Headphone Specs:

• Lightning cable connection

• Built-in 3D mic

• App connection

• Transparent audio blending

• Active noise cancellation

• Additional telephone mic

• Signature Sennheiser sound

• Apogee’s proprietary Soft Limit and mic preamp plus precisely tuned A/D and D/A conversion

Buy it here and have a blast! (Worth the investment, I promise)

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Optimum Sound Arrives

Reviewing the custom vocal booth for solid voice over recording

I wouldn't exactly call myself a techie or an audio junkie but I do know quality when I hear it.  Optimum sound exists.  Several months ago I upgraded my home studio with a custom vocal booth from QC Acoustics, a company in California.  As I had been wanting to do this for a while, you can imagine the huge sigh of relief as we finished assembling this booth and setting up all the equipment.   Finally, after years of make-shift isolation booths, my very own whisper room had arrived.  That potentially meant the following:

No low rumble from city subways or trucks

No screaming children playing ball in the streets

No thundering jet engine during take-off or landing

Bye bye ice-cream truck!

The results?  

Absolute perfection and all of the above no longer an issue.  I can now audition and record without having to worry about any distracting outside noises that would break my concentration.  By the way, this is the dream of a NYC voice over artist.

What does that mean for you, the buyer?

Relief, confidence, and assurance, knowing that not only did you hire the right voice but that you will also be getting a professional sounding product as well.

Hear for yourself.

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