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Sennheiser HD1 Wireless Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation Ivory

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)

7.8

SCORE

/10

Total Reviews

759

Old Reviews

366

Unverified

107

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BLUETOOTH

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NFC

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Sound Quality

144

noise, sennheiser, momentums, cancelling, sennheisers

+94%

-6%

" ... When listening to music they sound amazing with aptx or plugged in and powered by my Dragonfly Red. ... "

" ... Sound is fantastic. ... "

" ... Exceptional sound and comfort ... "

" ... Love the sound. ... "

Comfort

114

uncomfortable, earcups, head, momentum, ear cups

+82%

-18%

" ... Good ear fit, no pressure. ... "

" ... Despite this I figured I would give them a chance because they were so beautiful, light, and fit my head and ears perfectly (A rare find in headphones). ... "

" ... supposed to be unbelievably comfortable, but the head band feels like a stick on my head. ... I like to lay in bed and watch shows and listen to music, but if I lay on my side and put my head on the pillow, that side of the headphone will squelch horribly. ... "

" ... The best feature: COMFORT. ... "

" ... They're still comfortable and work great, but . ... "

Bluetooth

bluetooth connection, wired, pairing, pair, paired

+76%

-24%

" ... I'm no audiophile but these sound good to me and, as my first set of bluetooth headphones, it's great to be able to walk around with them. ... "

" ... Bluetooth calls, videoconferencing are great. ... "

" ... Ease of setup - Assuming your bluetooth drivers are up to date, pairing is easy and you are able to connect to multiple devices. ... However, my phone has been taking priority, so will need to disable bluetooth on phone when I prefer a different means. ... I was actually rather surprised on the quality from the wireless bluetooth. ... "

" ... If you need the best set of bluetooth headphones, these are it. ... "

" ... I've taken a shine in the past few years to bluetooth headphones that support aptX codec for active (gym, etc) use since I don't mind some degradation in quality in exchange for portability and freedom from wires while still providing noticeably superior sound to plain SBC encoding over A2DP. ... The range on the bluetooth appears to be excellent as is the "in pocket" range. ... "

" ... One tip for those not familiar with NFC pairing, if this applies to your smart phone, you have to position your device very close to the headset for initial pairing--within an inch, or so. ... I do make sure that only one of these devices (smart phone / laptop) has Bluetooth on while in range, then my headset pairs just fine. ... "

Noise Cancellation

cancelling, cancellation, canceling, sound quality, active noise cancellation

+88%

-13%

" ... Love the noise cancellation. ... "

" ... Noise cancelation- I work in a environment with a lot of fans, high/low/mid running at various speeds. ... "

" ... Highly recommend for anyone who wants a great sounding wireless noise canceling headphones with transparent sound. ... "

" ... The noise cancellation is mild but effective without getting in the way of the audio quality, which is a good thing since it cannot be disabled when used wirelessly. ... "

" ... I don't travel all that much so I viewed active noise cancellation as a bonus, not as a priority. ... As far as active noise cancellation goes, it may not be adequate enough for some, but I find that it does improve my listening environment. ... So I agree with a lot of the reviews I read that the noise cancellation feature should be viewed as more of a 'bonus' with these headphones. ... There is some subtle background noises that disappear when the unit is powered on thereby activating the noise reduction feature. ... "

Bass

mids, highs, mids and highs, mid, lows

+91%

-9%

" ... In a quiet room, I still prefer other headphones, but these are more than capable of producing the base, mids and highs. ... The HD280s pack more punch on the low ends, but unless I'm listening to heavy bass music, it doesn't bother me. ... Dubstep/chillstep still sounds great on the momentums, where on the bose they are lackluster. ... "

" ... The bass is deep and controlled. ... "

" ... There is plenty of bass capability (especially when it's clearly boosted in the source audio) but no particular frequency seems to dominate, though there is a slightly noticeable lift in upper midrange frequency as is common with Sennheisers. ... "

" ... The sound is crisp and clear, bass is there but not overwhelming, you hear everything in the song, and they are comfortable. ... "

" ... Sound: I love bass but I want a good pair to not only have bass but something I can listen to classical on. ... The HD1/momentum 2 wireless bass is tight and clean and the mids and highs are crystal clear. ... When I bump the bass up on the EQ the bass can compare with any bass headphones like sony mdr xb950b1. ... Without eq bass is just ok. ... "

" ... Bass is the perfect amount for listening to predominantly electronic music. ... "

Build Quality

headband, padding, leather, metal, senns

+83%

-17%

" ... Very top crown padding could probably stand to be a touch softer. ... "

" ... the coarse grain leather headband is nice-looking (as is the stitched leather on the B&O). ... In terms of high-quality plastics mixed with metal bones, they are more a peer to the less expensive Bose and Sony ... the B&O clearly wins in build and material quality. ... At this price point, I expect more effort (money) to be spent on design and build quality. ... "

" ... Very sturdy construction, won't break on you easily. ... "

" ... The build quality seems quite good being composed of mainly leather and metal with little plastic visible. ... "

" ... Build: Extremely sturdy. ... The brown leather with ivory exterior is so clean. ... "

" ... The quality and build feel amazing. ... "

Design

leather, metal, understated, senns, retro

+77%

-23%

" ... First: aesthetic and comfort. ... They look nice, to be sure ... At this price point, I expect more effort (money) to be spent on design and build quality. ... "

" ... The build quality seems quite good being composed of mainly leather and metal with little plastic visible. ... "

" ... First off, these are beautiful. ... "

" ... The brown leather with ivory exterior is so clean. ... "

" ... Plus, I like the way that they look. ... "

" ... It looks cute and expensive regardless. ... "

" ... I'd have gone with subtle, understated indicator tones, but it's nice to imagine that there's an attractive (though invisible,) British lady paying attention to my gadget usage. ... "

Device Compatibility

pair, paired, nfc, pairing, aptx

+70%

-30%

" ... Ease of setup - Assuming your bluetooth drivers are up to date, pairing is easy and you are able to connect to multiple devices. ... I will seamlessly transition between laptop to phone to car. ... However, my phone has been taking priority, so will need to disable bluetooth on phone when I prefer a different means. ... "

" ... With that said, the benefits are more obvious with some aptX devices than others ... "

" ... One tip for those not familiar with NFC pairing, if this applies to your smart phone, you have to position your device very close to the headset for initial pairing--within an inch, or so. ... There is a small decal on the left earphone that I believe is the actual NFC receiver. ... I alternate between my laptop and smartphone, just fine. ... I do make sure that only one of these devices (smart phone / laptop) has Bluetooth on while in range, then my headset pairs just fine. ... "

" ... $500 for wireless headphones . ... "

" ... I haven't had a chance to test the APTx because I am an iPhone user. ... "

Price

worth the money, worth the price, well worth, tag, 400

+90%

-10%

" ... Best value for the money - even if it's quite a bit of money. ... Despite the hefty price tag and less-than-best materials quality, these are definitely a "keeper" for me. ... At this price point, I expect more effort (money) to be spent on design and build quality. ... "

" ... Do not regret the price for these they are totally worth it considering total package. ... "

" ... For those who consider buying headphone at this price tag, make sure you choose the one you like best. ... "

" ... A+ on both counts, which alone validates the expense. ... Conclusion: Expensive, but worth the money. ... "

" ... I'll say u pay for $400+, but get $300+ worth product. ... Good headphones overall, but I just feel there gotta be more for its price . ... "

" ... 100% worth it. ... "

Frequencies

bass, mids, mids and highs, lows, mid

+86%

-14%

" ... In a quiet room, I still prefer other headphones, but these are more than capable of producing the base, mids and highs. ... "

" ... The soundstage is superb, treble is crisp. ... "

" ... The HD1/momentum 2 wireless bass is tight and clean and the mids and highs are crystal clear. ... Without eq bass is just ok. ... "

" ... I don't have to use an equalizer with these headphones because the bass is at a high level. ... The highs, which Sennheiser always nails, are again very crisp. ... When I listen to classical music, my ears don't get fatigued by punchy highs. ... "

" ... The bass did not muddle the highs and mids, but was still clear and definitely noticeable. ... "

" ... Mids and bass are still there and quite tight. ... "

Product Reliability

6 months, shock, momentum, defective, curious

+62%

-38%

" ... One week later, I just wanted to note that my experience with these headphones continues to be a positive one. ... "

" ... After several months using them, I am very happy with my choice - I love these headphones! ... "

" ... Good sound quality, but the Bluetooth abruptly stopped working after 3 months. ... "

" ... Durability = 4.0 I have had these for 4 months now. ... "

For Travel

flights, plane, noise cancelling, noise cancellation, without

+96%

-4%

" ... NR on the Momentums is still really good, I love using them on subways and in airports. ... "

" ... Boss hoss, love them on flights, on my computer and just out around town. ... "

" ... I wear them when I'm trying to concentrate on reading or writing at work, and on plane flights, they're great. ... "

" ... It is for internetional trip where it will pair up with the iPhone 7. ... "

Cables

sound quality, yanked, usb cable, pxc450, irrespective

+52%

-48%

" ... Lately I have been trying various Bluetooth headphones, in that endless search for amazing quality with no wires. ... "

" ... I'm also not in love with the quality of the provided optional cable but it appears there are higher quality aftermarket replacements available here on Amazon. ... "

" ... Included travel case and accessories are of good quality and the included cord with 3.5mm connections has a nice twist-and-lock feature when securing to one of the cups. ... "

" ... Also, the charging cable included with the Momentums is long enough that you can charge it while you listen. ... "

" ... It is very light and feels much lighter even when using with the cord (light cord, which is appropriate) and I just did not want to take it off after I started using it. ... "

Battery Life

battery, hours, long time, lasts, hours a day

+100%

" ... Battery life is outstanding (I only charge them about once every 1.5 weeks, and I listen to them for about 3 hours a day). ... The total charging time takes < 1 hour. ... "

" ... Maybe 1 second every 20-30mins. ... "

" ... I have also found the battery life to be as advertised so far. ... "

" ... The battery life is insane. ... 15-18 hours of play. ... "

" ... The battery lasts a very long time. ... "

Call quality

hear, voice, talk, phone calls, conversations

+89%

-11%

" ... Bluetooth calls, videoconferencing are great. ... "

" ... Voice Quality - Voice quality is adequate, Nothing much more to say. ... "

" ... You hear everything with them. ... "

" ... I listen to a combination of talk/interview podcasts and music. ... "

" ... Many people also complained that I sounded like I was on speakerphone. ... But until then, I'll be sticking with pretty good sound and good phone call quality with the AirPods. ... "

Returns

whether, wh1000x, spoiler, sadness, requested

+17%

-83%

" ... Normally I would just add them to my wall, but this time I couldn't justify it, I had to return them, so disappointing. ... "

" ... I returned 2 sets of them trying to get it to work with my PC which refused to find it. ... "

" ... Hence it's going out of my door for return. ... "

" ... I wanted to replace my PXC450 with this headphone, but it was not what I hoped for. ... "

" ... but the drops killed me so I returned them. ... "

Fit

earcups, p7s, soft bag, headband, fold up nicely

+78%

-22%

" ... Very sturdy construction, won't break on you easily. ... "

" ... The headphones fit pretty well and pair quite easily--better than nearly any other device I've used. ... "

" ... There are on-ear models that cost less and fit better in small bags, but for me this side of that compromise was a no-brainer. ... "

" ... They fold up nicely and easily and come with a soft bag, and the nice harder case(not a hard case tho). ... "

" ... I have a very small head and I was able to find a right and comfortable fit. ... "

Headphones

ear, headsets, sennheiser momentum 2, right ear, momentum 2 0

+76%

-24%

" ... There's no mistaking this for a plastic Bose/Beats/Sony headset. ... "

" ... as you factor in the over-the-ear design. ... "

" ... It's the best sounding over ear Bluetooth headphone I tried out of many. ... "

" ... Love my headset ... "

" ... This is simply the best wireless (bluetooth) over the ears headset I have ever used. ... I read that the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 was one of the best wireless headsets you can buy but when I actually experienced for myself I was blown away. ... Wow, I am amazed and I didn't know what I was missing before I decided to purchase this headset. ... "

Controls

button, volume, touch, skip, play pause

+85%

-15%

" ... The controls may be in an awkward place for some people but I had headphones before these that had their controls in the same place so I was instantly used to them. ... "

" ... I don't find the buttons to be perfect, but nearly so, and far better than any other BT cans I've tried. ... "

" ... Both headphones have a similar switch to control volume and play/pause but the Bose have a superior power switch where you can clearly tell that the headphones are on or off. ... "

" ... The button and controls are well placed ... I have an affinity towards actual buttons rather than touch sensors. ... "

" ... I couldn't get enough and wanted to listen to more and more songs ... "

Volume

hear, max volume, low volume, louder, loud enough

+82%

-18%

" ... You hear everything with them. ... "

" ... I listen to softer music on flat. ... "

" ... I bought them so I could walk around without the cord but the sound is not loud enough. ... "

" ... I haven't done a lot of corded listening but you will notice increased volume but I can't speak to any differences with clarity/detail although there should be some there relative to BlueTooth. ... "

" ... It does make your music quieter, so turn up that volume. ... "

" ... The sounds gotten so much more exciting, louder, more expansive when I powered ON. ... "

Network

feet away, cuts, wireless connectivity, walk, still

+45%

-55%

" ... The only problem I've experienced is once or twice in about 50 hours of use, the signal from my phone (iPhone 7 Plus) to the headphones cuts out. ... I assume due to weak signal or some sort of interference. ... "

" ... not even moving around, and the connectivity is poor: static, cuts, looses connection. ... "

Band

metal, head, leather, senns, momentum

+90%

-10%

" ... the coarse grain leather headband is nice-looking (as is the stitched leather on the B&O). ... "

" ... Comfortable around the ears but the head band is a bit firm. ... "

" ... The metal bands extending all the way below the cups make the Senns look and feel rugged. ... "

" ... Comfortable to wear. ... "

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