The new Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless headphones boast a refined design compared to other models in the series along with new features.
It has the same 42mm transducer as its predecessor, inspired by the HD 600-series headphones and tuned for full-bodied sound with dynamic bass. These headphones take it further with Hi-Res Audio certification and Snapdragon Sound technology featuring Bluetooth audio codec support up to aptX Lossless.
Using the free Smart Control Plus companion app’s new eight-band EQ, bespoke presets, and intelligent Sound Personalization engine, you also get spatial audio with head-tracking and a user-replaceable 700mAh battery: all you need is a Phillips head screwdriver.
Sennheiser says the Momentum 5 is up to three times more effective at reducing distracting voice chatter thanks to the “supercharged” active noise cancelling system. The number of microphones dedicated to ANC and transparency has doubled, with four microphones per side yielding across-the-board improvements at reducing droning airplane cabin noise and more natural voice quality on calls.
The headphones are designed to be upgradeable over time via firmware updates to the DSP and wireless engines. The first update, available upon purchase, affords Dolby Atmos with head tracking that can be enjoyed when listening to supported Atmos encoded content. It ships with Bluetooth 5.4 but is ready for Bluetooth 6.0 via a future firmware release.
The headphones can last for up to 57 hours per charge with ANC engaged, and come with a storage case that is 20% smaller than its predecessor along with a USB-C charging cable and 3.5mm analog audio cable. It also comes in plastic-free packaging.
The Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless headphones will come in Black, White, and Denim and sell in Canada for $570. Stay tuned for my review.