Epic! Seattle here. A word out for water resistance is always welcome. My Jabra Elite 85H have made it through three years of storms. I would welcome an upgrade that can swim as well.
The best review I have ever seen on headphones, PERIOD. You guys cut right to the juicy informative bits and give us the information we are really looking for as viewers! Thanks, guys! Will definitely stick around.
Thank you so much. I appreciate the honesty and clarity in your guys' findings. Just like others, I'm happy that you've reduced the hype over some of these cans, and while I wish I could also try every single one on this list, at least I know none of them will "blow me away" or "punch above its weight class". Thanks guys!
Thanks guys, this is most helpful! About the mid-range headphones: I have experience with the Bose 700 and the Momentum 4. The Momentum sounds astonishing, the Bose merely very good. The main difference is in the bass, which goes noticeably deeper in the Momentum and is silky smooth. The Momentum also has a tad more clarity in the vocals. For cycling I prefer the Bose 700 for how its deals with wind noise. On the Bose, when the ANC is on you also have wind noise reduction (WNR). On the Momentum 4 WNR is separate from ANC. Unfortunately, the Momentum's WNR interferes with its ANC. Setting both WNR and ANC to maximum gives less ANC than when WNR is off. Setting WNR to auto and ANC to maximum makes the ANC switch on and off, dependent on the wind. Possibly I just haven't yet found the right combination for the various ANC and WNR settings on the Momentum. Maybe our vakmannen have a suggestion for me? For now I've settled for Bose on the bike and for Momentum where the wind does not blow.
This was an insane ! ( In a good way). I am not even looking to buy new headphones. I am still very happy with the ones I currently have but I was curious and wanted to expend my knowledge of the new models. And of course learn about some brands of which I had never heard about before. Thank you for taking the time to make this ! Another well made video ! I hope your channel grows. You deserve it!
Really great breakdown and quick summaries to the cans. I agree with many points and rankings. Sold my Sony's today for a nice buck and had plenty left after grabbing the SoundCore 45s. Awesome video fellas
I've watched previous videos and i am pretty happy that i bought the Q45 based on your reviews. Keep doing amazing videos like these! Best wishes from Brazil!!
@@F01L At work, i usually use transperancy mode so i can hear the office fone ring or if someone calls me, and works perfectly! Yesterday i was walking on the street with intense trafic and couldnt hear a thing with noise cancelling on. It sounds very nice! Have no complaints yet.
@@hugonorival9609 Na minha opinião, o fone tem um som muiito bom. Quando você liga o cancelamento, abafa bom parte dos ruídos. Com música tocando então, aí que você não escuta nada. O modo transparência quando ligado, faz um barulho como se fosse uma estática, porém, quando a música começa a tocar, não atrapalha. Minha única preocupação mesmo é o acolchoado da cabeça que é feito do mesmo material das almofadas dos ouvidos. Acredito que, com o tempo possa vir a se desgastar e não seja possível realizar a troca. Mesmo assim, o preço que se paga pela qualidade sonora e acabamento deste fone é absurdamente barato.
33:53 I know VERY well how tiring it would be to test out so much headphones 🤣 Absolutely killer video guys! Watched all the way through and enjoyed every second of it One thing tho I can't even start to imagine how much money has been poured into this video but dang I would love to try some of those WTFs out 🤣
know what dawg, thank you for OWNING the headphones you are reviewing. so many videos i been trying to find reviews on are just them talking off spec numbers. having hands on is all that really matters
I never comment on review videos. This one was superb. Absolutely love it and the both of you guys! Keep it up you really helped me narrow down my choices!!!
I have the H95s, and they are the best-sounding thing I’ve ever heard. I also agree with the touch control, ANC, and Transparency mode comments, as those are not as good as others on the list, especially the offerings from apple. I recommend these if you want insane build quality and the best sound possible. You will have to be willing to give up the best ANC/Transparency and some touch control sensitivity for what these have to offer. Also, wait for a sale before you get there or try them out in a store.
I am in love with my H95s! I was able to find a crazy deal on Amazon for only $349!! I just had to buy new ear pads. These headphones are so insane when it comes to sound quality, I can only wonder if the Mark Levinson 5909 might trump it. Perhaps, but the bass on these things are my weak spot, they might not *pound* like Beats, but the frequency goes LOWW, like earthquake rumble low. I am blown away.
@@cinemapigeon4898 absolutely! It was open box new but missing some parts. I got another pair or earpads and cable and was ready to rock. There was even protective plastic on the headphones when i got it. Warehouse deals private seller
@@kundakaps The M4s feel like cheap plastic, like reallly cheap plastic in comparison the H95s which are built like tanks they feel extremely premium. The sound quality/fidelity is much better than the Sonys -- however the Sonys will get somewhat louder at max volume and the bass may be bumped up. However, the quality of the sub-bass in the H95s go VERY low and also are pretty bassy headphones in their own right. The app changes the headphones quite a bit in terms of sound signature so you can turn them into bass-head warm headphones or light and crystal clear with maximum fidelity (for bluetooth headphones). My Mark Levinson N5909s are somewhat better than the H95s but they are $1000 and I still find myself opting to wear the H95s more because of how it feels and the controls are so perfectly designed with the spin wheel volume and noise cancelling. The ML N5909 and M4 may sound very good when using the LDAC codec but overall the H95 quality is exceptional and would not hesitate to get them over the M4s. The only thing the M4s are better at is noise cancellation, imo.
Great work guys.. really appreciate your time, energy and honest reviews, plus good to see your choices at the end, a lot of RU-vidrs seem to want to dodge that..
I've blindly bought Technics A800 in 2024 and damn, after the Sony WH-1000XM3 they sound amazing... Highs are clear and detailed, the bass is punchy and has great resolution.
You guys do a great job! I enjoyed watching the entire video. I hope you continue to make first rate videos like this one. You made me like and subscribe, great job!
This is so helpful!! Thanks guys!! I was considering purchasing the Soundcore q45 for my personal use for school, and that student budget is not very big! Lol! But I was considering saving a little bit more and going for the Bose, sounds like the Soundcore is a winner, especially with that freakishly long battery life!! Loved this comparison!!
I just ordered the XM4 for a massive discount. I've never had a good headset before, and not at all an audiofile, but for the price, I'm confident the XM4 will suit me well enough.
Yes same here. It was also my first good headset. I like the allround package. Comfy fit, Great ANC, Decent Ambient mode, Great App, Good sound out of the box, After EQ they really good (I use the Wavelet app to EQ), a good bunch of Extra features.
I tried the momentum 4s. The sound was great. NC was ok. There were lots of glitches in the phone call connectivity though. I felt like they were in need of a major firmware update to handle that more gracefully. One thing I kept running into…even if the headphones were off my head and should have been asleep after 10-15 minutes of doing nothing, they would still pick up phone calls….which is really irritating when one is across the room from them. Also, They often disconnected the call when one used the iphone to pick up the call. All in all, I sent them back. Sound quality is very important, but for mobile bt headphones, they really need to handle calls well.
Oh, that sounds bad... I have mine for a couple of days now and already did some calls with them, phone and conference calls. Never had any call related issues with them so far. I just hope it'll stay that way, because the actual feature set is awesome for calls. However, I encountered other software issues, like they wouldn't automatically reconnect to previously paired devices, and when paired to both a Mac and an Android phone, you can't control the phone's volume and skip tracks from the earcup's touch surface. Annoying but manageable for now, and I hope they'll fix all the issues soon. I really do, because I just love how they sound and I don't want to switch to other cans.
@@VeitLehmann Its possible they fixed call issues I experienced with call connections since I returned them. I actually bought them right when they came out, which is generally a mistake on any new product :)
@@YukyDoodle Yes, I didn't experience them anymore. Also, the app connects a lot faster now, and I really like the switch from 3 to 5 EQ bands. The only remaining issue is that it sometimes auto-mutes on Google Hangouts on macOS (no issues on Zoom calls)
@@VeitLehmann Thanks for the quick response! I just got mine w prime delivery and Im impressed to see the features people complained lacking being here now w the update!
This is the second review of your´s that I have assisted ,,, and I must say,, Congrats! Absolutely excellent and exhaustive (in the positive sense of the word,, lol) ! The other review, was the Q45 vs MX5. Both leading me to conclude that the Q45 is an excellent cost/benefit option, for the poor, like myself,, lol!
watching this on my q45s really a steal, great ANC and sound. but... - may get a bit uncomfortable after a while - anc pressure starts to build up - ears start to get warm but other than those its a really great headphone that I'd recommend if you are on a budget
Thanks to these vids I upgraded from an ancient pair of sennheiser pxc550's to the momentum 4's. I tried on the Sony xm5's and loved the level of noise canceling, but they weren't the most comfortable even after a few min on in the store. Definitely not for a smaller sized head. So far I'm fairly happy with the m4's. The sound is great and I love the vocal clarity for audiobooks. I do wish they had better anc, as I work around lots of industrial fans and while the wind is blocked out, the blade sounds are only muffled.
Interesting - I also have the PxC550s ( a variant also from Sennheiser), and I leaned closer to the Momentum 4. I had Momentum 2 and Momentum 3 also. I love the sound of the 4. It sounds natural to me. Other headphone sound signatures sound a little alien to me (except for the B&O signature which I also like) , and while they are good - I just don't end up liking them. I feel comfortable with Sennheiser and B&O. I have some Sony, too, but the Sennheiser sound is the one I go for. Do you have any of that, or do you not connect with that at all? I don't want to assume. I was just interested as you had the PxC550s before the Momentum 4.
Excellent review. I have actually ordered the Momentum 4 earlier today after watching your review of it but after watching this video I believe I am going to return it and get the XM5. As someone who answers a lot of business calls, the XM5 makes it look I’m sitting at my desk instead of being in the park. Of course unless the Momentum 4 blows me away with its sound
One of the very best headphone roundups on the web. I have watched it several times now, and it is just amazing. Love that you include the Technics and some others. The standouts are the Q45 because ....WOW. I am thinking of getting them as a gift for someone. I have the momentum 3s but got the chance to audition the momentum 4 and the H95. That is a problem because I got the H95 for less than half price and the Momentums for about £50 off. Wat to do. Having heard both, I am really struggling to let either go. They both sound amazing and sound quality is my JAM!! Any thoughts? Recently pulled out the HD650s for an evening listening session and am reminded what is possible- the Bluetooth headphones just don't compare to copper wire at the moment - especially when the production of the track is good, and if you get high resolution - the HD650 can drag tears out of your eyes. The Momentum 4's, though - wow. The bass is just EVERYTHING. Wow - it just resonates so beautifully. Then the H95. GoodnessMe!!! The whole of the sound is made into a stream that flows through you. I love them both, and the more I listen, the harder it gets to decide - I thought having them in person would make things easier - instead, it makes things MUCH harder. IU should have chosen a pair off spec and had done with it. I suspect multiple ANC headphone ownership is in my future. Thanks again for the fantastic video and the work you put into it. I don't always agree with your conclusions, and I love that - we all hear differently - I do, however, love the way you come at the reviews and the joy you bring in doing it. More grease to your elbow.!! I've been me. You ARE - DHRME - Dudes Hear Real Music Everywhere!!
Thank you for the lovely comment and the point is to enjoy music through this lovely hobby of ours, not to agree on everything. Comments like you make our day, thanks for that!
@@DHRME Got the M4 and the H95 to audition. They both got the part. Did not have the willpower to package them off and send them back from whence they came. Got them both for a steak (H95 for literally half the price, and both were 2nd hand). Eating gruel for a while, I think, but I will be listening happy!. Replaced the earpads on my M3s - like new and broken in already. The fight for the best sound quality - in my house, at least - is truly, fully ON. Thoughts?
That was a very impressive video! Well done. But fyi, you don't need a lot of money to be in the Apple eco unless you have to have the newest best model as soon as it is released.
thanks for all the hard work on this video it definitely answered all my questions and i can come back to when making my final decision! honestly everything about this video was stunning :•) thanks again
You are the only channel that I came across that rate the bowers and Wilkins headphones below other companies. Every channel raves about it. Not sure why the hate though. I have seen similar thing in your other videos
Following up on that. I had the original PX about 3 years ago and they sounded amazing! and I am pretty sure the new ones will be lot improved. Yeah for sure PX headphones probably don't have the best ANC or features around. But I feel too much emphasis is being laid on these things instead of sound. I am like doing researches of my own, watching many videos on headphones. A lot of tech channel say px8 is better than bang and Olufsens equivalent once. I feel something is missing here and that bowers and Wilkins should deserve some respect
Yeah I can agree on the price. Consider some of the shortcomings probably s2's can be 50 usd cheaper and px8 can be about 100 usd cheaper. But if people are looking excellent headphones for mainly sound these 2 are hard to beat in their segments
Hey fellas, sorry, you missed out on one headphone that in my opinion blows the B&O H95 away in terms of sound quality, and that is the Mark Levinson 5909. Some reviews also indicate this.
I Just got the QC45 in japan it was about $228 (¥30.600-tax free). Til now loving it is comfortable, good sound/anc. I almost got the anker 45 but it wasn’t available at the store.
Man I ran into ur channel and I’ve watched over a couple videos especially when it comes to the over ear headphones (because I’m on a hunt for a new pair.) I own a jbl live 660nc. I’d love to see a video from you guys of the jbl tour one! With this type of review! I hear the mic is 🔥 Keep up the good work! U have my sub!
Tks for the video. For me the Sennheiser is better, because the audio quality is better than the Sony, but it'll be sony if I'll found a better price in blue.
Good job guys. I’ve been searching for usable H95, PX8 reviews for weeks, until I discovered your channel. Keep up the good work 👍🏻🙌🏻 In your opinion- Are the WTF Headphones (f.e. H95) worth more, then getting two Premium like the XM5 AND the Momentum 4 ? Right now in Austria, you can buy both of them and still save some money compared to the H95. Is it worth it though ?
If you want the absolute best sound with good ANC, there is no better two headphones they can match the one H95. The sound quality and build quality of these things are next level, the Sony and Senn M4s are nowhere near them. Nowhere.
Hi guys, love the reviews and thank you for testing all of these out for us! I'm looking into either the Soundcore q35 or q45 and was wondering if you had the chance to test them out while riding a bike? Just curious!
This is as good as anyone could get for a review! Still, one thing is bugging me: you guys decided to get the Edifier S3 on the list for sound quality, so how does it stack up to the top notch ANC ones? Is it above them all or do the H95 or the Bathys still get better sound?
The Panasonic Technics A800 has very good sound and ANC and it's general volume and bass volume is much stronger and powerfull compared to Sony MX4 or Bose QC45. But to listen my favorite music genre electronic music and techno i prefer to use the Panasonic RB-M700B because they have somethning the A800 and other expensive head phones on the market does not have at the moment: A Bass reactor vibration system ! I really love the bass reactor vibration system very very very much !!!! It feels like you have a 2.1 subwoofer hifi system. Panasonic Technics A800, Sony MX4, Sony WHXB910N, Bose QC45 feels more like an 2.0 weak bass hifi system without any subwoofer. For a very very very noisy ambient or music without any bass (for example old music) the A800 is the best. So I change my headphones depending on the situation. I use public transportation and have a very noisy neighbor that is the reason I own the Technics A800 and the Bose QC45 (only to watch TV and video games but not music). For music I use my 3 pairs of Panasonic RB-M700B. I hope Panasonic will continue to offer and develop headphones with bass reactor vibration system because I can't listen to techno and electronic music on head phones without a bass reactor anymore. The Sony MDR-XB950N1 Extra Bass head phones from 2017 have a bass reactor vibration system (my first head phones i had with a bass vibration system) but the new Sony WHXB910N Extra Bass from 2021 don't has a bass vibration system anymore imo.
Excellent review Quick question on Sony multi point connection Let say it connect to your iPhone, iPad and Windows laptop How do I switch between devices? Apple product is automatically switches devices
I got the XM5 and I can say that for meeting (teams, slack, zoom) connected via bluetooth to the PC it just not working well. The sound is perfect but the microphone just not work when is used via bluetooth.
Hi! What about budjets? AKG K361-BT / Sony WH CH720N / JBL tune 770nc / something else. What would you recommend in this price? For music listening only (rock, blues, techno). Thanks a lot.
Great review and great to hear your personal favourites. Having had the Edifier stax Spirit s3, sound quality is good, and battery life. After that it's downhill. Takes over 14 seconds of pressing the off button to work x when it does work - best way to turn it off is to insert a 3.5mm and then take it out, which automatically turns off the headphone (a pain if you want to go from wired to wireless, but at least its a way of turning off the headphones. Such a contrast to the Bose nc700. Ear cups are small for me and pinch, again the Bose beats it hands down for comfort. Phone calls are poor and not usable if there's a slight breeze when outdoors. The app is terrible, with options a few layers down, doesn't recognise the Edifier is attached more often than not, crashes and gave out spam (in Chinese). Transparency is achieved by taking them off, the Bose nc700 beats it hands down. Also, the Edifier grabs linkages to devices and it's hard to shake them off without going into a device and forgetting the Edifiers. It's put me off Edifiers generally. My worst audio investment! So, looking for new options that provides audio quality, anc, call quality, comfort and transparency.
personally I use the soundcore q30, and just got a pair of QC35 from my sister. I find the soundcore with the various eq settings way more exciting to listen to, but the qc 35 have such amazing noise cancellation that I love them for commuting. just my luck that I'm working from home most days though haha
Im a student and plans to buy q30 or q35..but im confused between them.. im really tight in money and would value the 2000 rs difference…the only thing that matters to me is the sound quality…is there much difference between them..should i spend my 2000 extra for q35
I have PX7 S2 , MW75, H95, PX8 in my hand at the moment I ended up returning all others except for h95 and px8 I have a feeling ANC/ call quality are big factor in this review video, so px7s2/ px8 is getting lower grade than others ( or getting some critics). I do agree with that point, but there are things px8 doing better than h95. H95 has very nice 20hz~ 100hz low bas extension compare to px8, but over that, mid-low is pretty weak. also high is tuned so it does not really have clarity when it goes to female vocal and etc compare to focal bathy and px8. In other hand, PX8 shows clarity and better soundstage than h95 in those area. if you are more into classic/ jazz/ vocal focused/ less bass music's, PX8 can be more attractive than H95. H95 gives 'easy' sound. Normally, HI-FI tries to deliver the music as how it is recorded originally. After that, each brand tries to deliver their own 'signature' sound by tuning the sound. In H95, B&O tried to emphasize low-end / then trim mid sound. That is why some people say 'Vocal sounds very weak in H95 ' compare to other headphones. Another factor is codec. I believe this video only tested with mac /iOS/iPhone which only support AAC. with higher resolution, clarity changes dramatically. For example, many people says PX8 has a lot better soundstage than PX7S2 once they start using BTD 600 for codec. (~$40 from amazon) Dont get me wrong, I am not saying H95 is bad. I am probably going to keep H95. just Saying PX8 is not bad at all, and it is doing pretty good at what they are supposed to be doing (B&W signature sound - plain and flot )
