Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Are First TWS Earbuds To Support Dual-Mode Bluetooth Classic and LE Audio

January 10 2024, 02:10
The all-new Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds are an important highlight from Sennheiser at CES 2024, ushering in a new generation of feature-packed devices. The Sennheiser consumer division, or better said, Sennheiser Hearing, the consumer division of Sonova, showcased these new premium Bluetooth 5.4 earbuds based on the Qualcomm S5 Gen 2 Sound Platform and Snapdragon Sound, featuring over a dozen improvements.
 

The latest generation Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds are now the brand’s new flagship, packed with over a dozen upgrades and future-facing technologies such as Snapdragon Sound Technology with Qualcomm aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive Audio, LE Audio and Auracast support, and ultra-low-latency mode.

Loaded with more than a dozen enhancements compared to the previous generation, the Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds deliver an impressive roster of connectivity built on the Qualcomm S5 Sound Gen 2 platform and Snapdragon Sound technology. The Bluetooth 5.4 earbuds will also add Auracast support and an overhauled antenna design to ensure exceptional signal continuity while on the go. 

Improved Adaptive ANC, evolved tuning, and an upgraded battery system make them an everyday companion, among other practical enhancements. The fourth-gen Momentum earbuds boast 7.5 hours of continuous listening, a Qi charging case, and quick charging over USB-C. But all of those features are built around a foundation of offering superior high-performance audio.

“Sound quality will always be a top priority for our customers, and we are seeing increasing demand for the application of it out in the real world,” says Frank Foppe, Sennheiser Product Manager, “With higher quality hardware and our widest range of wireless technology support ever, Momentum True Wireless 4 grows with the consumer’s needs no matter how dynamic they currently are — or will become in the future.” 
The Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds introduce an exciting era for wireless audio, providing a fusion of sound quality, cutting-edge features, and personalized comfort. Out of the box, the Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds will be the first fully featured dual-mode earbuds on the market, expanding Bluetooth classic (aptX modes run over Bluetooth Classic) with Bluetooth LE Audio using the new LC3 codec, adding Auracast features (broadcast and audio sharing) and more.
 
But wide support for wireless technologies is only as useful as the hardware powering it, and the Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds also combine Qualcomm RF Front End (RFFE) technology to Sennheiser’s renowned TrueResponse transducer technology. The improved antenna design brings greater RF sensitivity, improved signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic role switching, with even better signal continuity while on the go. All of this happens at faster speeds than prior generations of Momentum True Wireless, enabling a more natural experience when watching, communicating and even gaming on devices that put emphasis on lower-latency performance.
 

“The Qualcomm S5 Gen 2 Sound Platform and Snapdragon Sound will deliver premium sound experiences for music, calls, and gaming with lossless music streaming, ultra-low latency and robust connectivity,” says Mike Canevaro, Director of Marketing, Qualcomm Technologies. “We have a long history of collaboration with the Sennheiser brand, and we are excited to see them integrate our latest Snapdragon Sound technology to help deliver amazing wireless audio on their latest Momentum True Wireless 4.”

The Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds also offers up to 7.5 hours of continuous listening — 30 hours with the charging case — and quick charging capability that provides up to 1 hour of additional listening from just 8 minutes of charging. The USB-C charging case means quick and convenient replenishment virtually anywhere you take them, while integrated Qi wireless charging keeps those carefully curated desktops clutter-free. To ensure maximum operating life, Sennheiser has also upgraded the earbuds’ long-term battery performance with a battery protection mode that optimizes charging cycles. The resulting longevity will give consumers more listening time over a longer lifespan with the same set of earbuds.

While the cutting-edge wireless technologies inside Momentum True Wireless 4 bring impressive upgrades compared to its predecessors, Sennheiser also found ways to further enhance the acoustical experience, too. The six-microphone array improves both voice pickup and the effectiveness of the Adaptive Noise Cancelling system with faster and stronger reaction to the wearer’s environmental noise scenes. An adaptive equalizer monitors the frequency makeup of incoming audio streams for a more consistent sound across musical genres or content types such as movies, podcasts, and games, while the popular Sound Personalization, Sound Zone, and Sound Check features are brought into this new generation of hardware via the Smart Control App (iOS and Android).
 

Lastly, a revised ear tip and nozzle design offer better protection from earwax, letting audio enthusiasts lose themselves in the evolved tuning; smoother treble response accompanies extensive bass and effortless midrange performance typical of Sennheiser’s audiophile headphones. The Momentum True Wireless 4 also ships with a comprehensive fit kit, letting consumers find the perfect balance of comfort and stability using various sizes of included ear tips and ear fins — guided by a clever fit test built right into the Smart Control app, ensuring optimum bass response and noise cancelling performance for every listener.
 
“Beyond hundreds of millions of streaming hi-res music tracks are powerful ways to improve your life with wireless audio. Imagine interacting with museum exhibits while on vacation, then tapping into a sports television broadcasts at a noisy airport bar while awaiting your flight home, and finally enjoying a serene movie theater experience in your seat — all with one set of earbuds. Momentum True Wireless 4 is already equipped to handle it all,” Foppe expands.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds will be available to preorder from sennheiser-hearing.com in three colors: black copper, metallic silver, and graphite. Available from February, 2024 for $299.95 USD.
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