Sunday, 14 July 2013

SENNHEISER MOMENTUM HEADPHONES

Music plays a different role in each individual’s life, but only true aficionados can testify what a blessing it really is. Think about it – we listen to music for relaxation, when we need to do some soul searching, while working out, while driving, while celebrating, when we’re blue and sometimes just because we love it. Heck, some listen to music even when they need to concentrate on something.

The various hues of music are just too many and too abstract to be described in words, which is why it is important that the means chosen for music delivery are as pure as music itself. Premium audio brand Sennheiser’s newest pair of headphones promises all that and more.


The premium promise shows through from the get go – the headband is crafted using a single piece of aluminum and is ensconced in leather on the top. The earcups slide up and down on the lower part of headband to ensure optimum fit for noggins of different sizes – a design that strays away from the norm. The Momentums are certainly not massive but aren’t tiny either, and the unique design means they can’t be folded – a bummer if you’re looking to use them while traveling.
Further, the size of the hard case bundled is just too large for serious travel use. The Momentums make great cans for the daily commute though. The cable is removable and the package includes two – a standard cable and another that comes with an inline remote for use with your iPhone (or any other compatible cellphone) to control volume and handle calls. The 3.5mm connector is mounted on a rotating metal hinge – you can twist it sideways to make it lie flat against a mobile device.

The headphones ooze style in a very street-friendly, non-obtrusive sort of a way. It’s got that sort of casual vibe that would look great on anyone from a grunge-sporting teen to a suit-wearing exec – but definitely not inside the boardroom. Style apart, two things that are crucial for headphones are comfort and sound quality, and the Momentum doesn’t disappoint.

Lift them for the first time and you’ll be amazed how light they are. The leather-clad earcups ensure a comfortable fit and don’t let sound leak out or in. The audio quality is very impressive – you get rich, detailed sound and punchy bass without any sign of distortion even when the volumes are cranked up to the top. The sound reproduction is very well balanced with crisp definition through the entire sound spectrum without being too harsh on the highs or lows. The advantage with the Momentum is that it works well across music genres, along with movies and gaming. We Own It from the Fast and Furious 6 OST shone, while the smorgasbord of instruments in the opening sequence of A.R. Rahman’s Nadaan Parinde from the movie Rockstar were a treat to listen to, with each instrument being lifted into your presence. The Sennheiser Momentum is a great pair of headphones if you’re looking for a sublime, well-balanced albeit casual listening experience, especially using mobile devices.  

Price : Rs 24,990