Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 Bluetooth Earbuds
About Sennheiser
Sennheiser is a well-known and respected audio company that specializes in the design and production of a wide range of audio products, including headphones, microphones, wireless systems, and professional audio solutions. The company was founded in 1945 by Fritz Sennheiser and is headquartered in Wedemark, Germany.
Sennheiser has a strong reputation for producing high-quality audio equipment that caters to both consumer and professional markets. Their headphones are particularly renowned for their sound quality, durability, and comfort. Sennheiser offers a diverse range of headphone models, including over-ear, on-ear, and in-ear headphones, catering to various preferences and use cases.
Important safety instructions
- Read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the product.
- Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to third parties.
- Do not use the product if it is obviously defective or makes loud, unusual (whistling or beeping) noise.
- Only use the product in environments where Bluetooth® wireless transmission is permitted.
Preventing damage to health and accidents
- Protect your hearing from high volume levels. Permanent hearing damage may occur when headphones are used at high volume levels for long periods of time. Sennheiser headphones sound exceptionally good at low and medium volume levels.
- Do not insert the earphones too deep into your ears and never insert them without ear adapters. Always remove the earphones slowly and carefully from your ears.
▷ The product generates stronger permanent magnetic fields that could cause interference with cardiac pacemakers, implanted defibrillators (ICDs), and other implants. Always maintain a distance of at least 3.94″/10 cm between the product component containing the magnet (earbuds and charging case) and the cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or another implant. - Keep the product, accessories, and packaging parts out of reach of children and pets to prevent accidents. Swallowing and choking hazards.
- Do not use the product in an environment that requires your special attention (e.g. in traffic). Especially the product’s active noise cancellation can make ambient noise inaudible or drastically change the perception of acoustic warning signals.
Preventing damage to the product and malfunctions
- Always keep the product dry and do not expose it to extreme temperatures (hairdryer, heater, extended exposure to sunlight, etc.) to avoid corrosion or deformation. The normal operating temperature is from 0 °C to 40 °C/32 °F to 104 °F.
- To avoid loud, unusual (whistling or beeping) noise and to ensure proper noise cancellation, do not cover the microphone openings of the active noise cancellation circuitry located on the outside of the earbuds.
- Use only attachments/accessories/spare parts supplied or recommended by Sennheiser.
- Clean the product only with a soft, dry cloth.
Safety instructions for Lithium rechargeable batteries
WARNING
If abused or misused, the rechargeable batteries may leak.
In extreme cases, they may even present a risk of:
- explosion,
- fire development,
- heat generation,
- smoke or gas development.
Notes on the ingress protection rating of the earphones
The earphones feature an IPX4 ingress protection rating which means they are protected from the ingress of water (protection class according to International Protection Marking (IP code), IEC standard 60529, tested under laboratory conditions). The earbuds can be used in the rain, for example. However, they are not suitable for immersion in water or for wearing in the shower. In case of permanent moisture/wetness, the ingress protection can be reduced and the product can be damaged. Do not charge wet earbuds. Completely dry wet earbuds with a dry cloth before charging them. The charging case is not splashed waterproof. Always keep the charging case dry.
Notes on data collection and processing and on firmware updates This product stores individual settings such as the volume, the sound profiles, and the Bluetooth connection data of paired devices. This data is required for the operation of the product and is not transferred to Sennheiser or companies commissioned by Sennheiser and is not processed.
Using the “Sennheiser Smart Control” app, you can update the firmware of the product for free via an Internet connection. If the device on which the app is installed is connected to the Internet, the following data is automatically transferred to and processed by Sennheiser servers in order to provide and transfer suitable firmware updates hardware identifier, hardware revision number, firmware version of the product, operating system type (Android, iOS) and version, version of the app. The data will only be used as specified and will not be stored permanently.
If you do not want this data to be transferred and processed, do not connect to the Internet. Intended Use/Liability These headphones have been designed as an accessory for Blue-tooth-compliant devices. They are intended for wireless audio communication such as music playback and phone calls via Bluetooth wireless technology.
It is considered improper use when the product is used for any application not named in the corresponding product documentation.
Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from misuse or improper use of this product and its attachments/accessories.
Sennheiser is not liable for damages to USB devices that are not consistent with the USB specifications. Sennheiser is not liable for damages resulting from the loss of connection due to flat or overaged rechargeable batteries or exceeding the Bluetooth transmission range. Before putting it into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations.
Product Overview
Charging case M3IETW2 C
- LED displays the charging process/charge status of the rechargeable battery of the charging case or of the earbuds (when inserted into the charging case)
- Input for USB-C connector for charging the rechargeable batteries
- The LED button activates the LED display for 5 seconds
- Built-in rechargeable battery for charging the earbuds on the go
- Type plate
- Charging compartment for the left earbud L
- Magnetic holders
- Charging compartment for the right earbud R
- Charging contacts
Earphones
M3IETW2 R and M3IETW2 L
- Touch control panel
- Changeable silicone ear adapters
- Left earbud L (secondary earbud, receives signals from the right earbud)
- Status LED
- Infra-red carrying senor
- Magnetic holders
- Charging contacts
- Microphones for active noise cancellation ANC, for the perception of ambient noise (“Transparent Hearing”), and for phone calls
- Right earbud R (primary earbud, controls the Bluetooth connection to the smartphone and to the left earbud)
- Built-in rechargeable battery
Notes on voice prompts
The earphones output voice prompts for events (the table gives some examples). Using the Smart Control app, you can change the language of the voice prompts, choose between voice prompts and beep sounds, or deactivate the status messages with a few exceptions (e.g. rechargeable battery is empty).
| Voice prompt | Meaning/earbuds… |
| “Power on” | … are switched on |
| “Power off” | … switch off |
| “Connected” | … connected via Bluetooth |
| “No connection” | … not connected via Bluetooth |
| “Pairing” | … in Bluetooth pairing mode |
| “Pairing cancelled” | … Bluetooth pairing cancelled |
| “Pairing successful” | … Bluetooth pairing successful |
| “Pairing failed” | … Bluetooth pairing not successful |
| Voice prompt | Meaning/earbuds… |
| “Recharge headset” | … rechargeable battery is almost empty. Recharge the rechargeable battery. |
| “Call rejected” | … incoming call rejected |
| “Call ended” | … call ended |
| “Volume min” | … volume set to minimum |
| “Volume max” | … volume set to maximum |
Getting started
- Waking up the earbuds and the charging case and charging the rechargeable batteries
Upon delivery, the rechargeable batteries of the earbuds and the charging case are in sleep mode and have to be woken up by connecting them to a power source once.- Insert the earbuds into the charging case.
- Connect the USB-C cable to the charging case and to a USB power source (> 15). The earbuds and the charging case are woken up and the rechargeable batteries are being charged. The earbuds are now ready for use.
Alternatively: - Press and hold the LED button on the charging case for 3 seconds. The earbuds and the charging case are woken up and can now be used.
- Selecting suitable ear adapters for the optimum fit of the earbuds
The perceived sound quality including bass performance and the best possible noise cancellation of the earphones depends to a large extent on the correct fit of the earbuds in the ear.- Test which ear adapter size gives you the best sound quality and the best-wearing comfort.
- You can choose between 4 different ear adapters in sizes XS, S, M, and L (> 21).
- Assign the right earbud to your right ear and the left earbud to your left ear.
- Insert the earbuds at a slight angle into the ears and twist them slightly into the ear canal so that they sit comfortably and snugly in the ear canal.
- Connecting the earphones to a Bluetooth device
Connect the earphones to your smartphone via Bluetooth (> 17). - Installing the Smart Control app on your smartphone
The Sennheiser Smart Control app allows you to use all functions and settings of the earphones and to e.g. adjust the sound to your liking using the equalizer (> 20).
Using the earphones
information on the rechargeable battery,
The charging process and the first use The earbuds and the charging case each have a built-in rechargeable battery. The charging case allows you to store the earbuds safely at all times while they are being charged.
| Rechargeable battery
Earbuds |
Operating/standby time with fully charged rechargeable batteries
approx. 7 hours of operating time (test conditions: iPhone within 1 m distance, Bluetooth AAC codec, volume level 50 %, Transparent Hearing off, ANC off, no custom- ized EQ) |
| Earbuds and charging case | approx. 28 hrs (up to 3 additional charging cycles of the earbuds via the charging case) |
Upon delivery, the rechargeable batteries of the earbuds and the charging case are in sleep mode and have to be woken up by connecting them to a power source once. Sennheiser recommends charging the earbuds and the charging case for a complete charging cycle without interruption before using them for the first time.
A complete charging cycle of the charging case and the earbuds takes about 1.5 hours. The quick charge function gives you approx. 1.5 hours of playback time after 10 minutes of charging. Sennheiser recommends using the supplied USB cable and a com-patible standard USB power supply for charging the headphones.
When a USB cable connected to a power source is also connected to the charging case, the rechargeable battery of the charging case is charged. When the earbuds are inserted into the charging box, their rechargeable batteries are charged at the same time. The LED of the charging case displays the charging process (> 8). When the battery charge of the earbuds drops to a critical level, a voice prompt asks you to recharge the earbuds (“Recharge headset”). The charge status of the rechargeable battery of the charging case is displayed by the LED on the charging case (> 8).
Charging the rechargeable battery of the earbuds and the charging case
- Open the charging case by overcoming a slight magnetic resistance and insert the left earbud into the left charging compartment and the right earbud into the right charging compartment. The earbuds are magnetically pulled into the charging compartments.
- Connect the USB-C connector of the USB cable to the USB- C socket of the charging case.
- Connect the USB-A connector to a corresponding socket of a USB power source (to be ordered separately). Make sure that the USB power source is connected to the power supply system. The rechargeable batteries of the earbuds and the charging case are being charged. If no earbuds are inserted into the charging case, only the rechargeable battery of the charging case is being charged.
Care and maintenance
The earbuds/charging case
CAUTION
Liquids can damage the electronics of the product! Liquids entering the housing of the product can cause a short circuit and damage the electronics.
- Keep all liquids far away from the product.
- Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.
- Only clean the charging case with a soft, dry cloth.
- Clean the earbuds with a slightly damp cloth.
- Clean the charging contacts on the earbuds and in the charging case from time to time using e.g. a cotton swab.
If the earbuds have gotten wet: - Remove the ear adapters and dry the earbuds and ear adapters with a dry cloth. If necessary, leave the earbuds and ear adapters dry at room temperature for approx. 24 hours.
Replacing the ear adapters
For reasons of hygiene, you should replace your ear adapters from time to time. Spare ear adapters are available from your Sennheiser partner.
- Pull the ear adapter away from the in-ear sound tunnel.
- Mount the new ear adapter to the in-ear sound tunnel. Ensure that it locks into place.
Information on the built-in rechargeable battery
Sennheiser ensures and guarantees that the rechargeable battery performs at its optimum upon purchase of the product. If, upon purchase or within the warranty period, you suspect that the rechargeable battery is obviously defective or if a charging error/battery error is displayed (> 8), stop using the product, disconnect it from the power supply system, and contact your Sennheiser partner. Your Sennheiser partner will coordinate the repair/replacement with you. Do not return a product with a defective battery to your dealer or Sennheiser partner unless requested to do so. To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com/service-support.
Installing firmware updates
Firmware updates can be downloaded free of charge from the Internet using the Sennheiser Smart Control app.
- Connect your earphones to your smartphone and start the Smart Control app (> 20).
- The app provides information on available firmware updates and guides you through the installation process.
Specifications
MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 M3IETW2
| Wearing style | True wireless stereo earphones |
| Ear coupling | ear-canal |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz to 21 kHz |
| Transducer principle | dynamic, closed-back |
| Transducer size | 7 mm |
| Sound pressure level (SPL) | 107 dB (1 kHz/1 mW) |
| THD (1 kHz, 94 dB SPL) | < 0.08 % |
| Active noise cancellation ANC | 1 microphone per earbud |
| Microphone principle | MEMS |
| Microphone frequency response | 100 Hz to 10 kHz |
| Microphone pick-up pattern (speech and ANC) | 2-mic beamforming array |
| Power supply | built-in Lithium rechargeable batteries, 3.7 V
earbuds: 55-60 mAh charging case: 600 mAh USB charging via USB-C socket of the charging case: 5 V , 650 mA |
| Operating time | 7 hrs with rechargeable battery of the earbuds (test conditions: iPhone within 1 m distance, Bluetooth AAC codec, volume level 50 %, Transparent Hearing off, ANC off, no customized EQ);
28 hrs with rechargeable battery of the charging case |
| Charging time of rechargeable batteries | approx. 1.5 hrs |
| Temperature range | 0 to +40 °C
–25 to +60 °C |
| Relative humidity | 10 to 80%, non condensing
10 to 90% |
| Magnetic field strength | earbuds: 1.34 mT charging case: 87.70 mT |
| Ingress protection of the earbuds | splash proof (IPX4) |
| Weight | earbuds: approx. 6 g each charging case: approx. 58 g |
| Modulation | GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, AVRCP, A2DP |
| Output power | 10 mW (max) |
| Codec | aptX®, AAC, SBC |
| Device name | MOMENTUM TW 2
LE-MOMENTUM TW 2 (Bluetooth Low Energy only) |
Manufacturer Declarations
Warranty
Sennheiser Electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner.
In compliance with the following requirements
- General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC)
- Compliant t sound Pressure Limits according to country-specific requirements
EU declaration of conformity
- RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)
Hereby, Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declares that the radio equipment type M3IETW2 (M3IETW2 R, M3IETW2 L, M3IETW2 C) is in compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU).
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: www.sennheiser.com/download.
FAQs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 Bluetooth Earbuds
Sennheiser Momentum 2 has noise cancellation, right?
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earphones’ addition of active noise-canceling is major news.
Is Sennheiser Momentum 3 superior to Momentum 2?
Our Opinion. Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless/HD1 Wireless was replaced with the Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless, which is a nice improvement. They are slightly more comfortable overall since they are visibly bigger and the cups are larger and better padded.
Which headset offers the best noise isolation?
The “best” headphones for you will vary depending on which of those aspects you value and prioritize the most, but Sony’s WH-1000XM5 remains our top recommendation for the finest noise-canceling headphones overall. They provide a difficult-to-match combination of sound quality, comfort, and excellent noise cancellation.
Has the Sennheiser Momentum 2 a microphone?
Bluetooth On-Ear Wireless Headphones with Integrated Mic by Sennheiser, Model Number: Momentum 2 (Black)
How does Sennheiser stack up against JBL?
With the JBL, you also get an additional 10 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser audio cable lacks an in-line microphone, whereas theirs does. To watch video material without any lag, the Sennheiser, which has lower latency and supports NFC pairing, is preferable.
Which is better, Sennheiser or Sony?
While the sound quality of both Sony headphones is excellent, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 offers the greatest sound in its class. The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones have excellent sound quality, especially after adjusting the app’s settings to reduce the bass response or make your own custom adjustments.
Who are the best headphones for blocking out noise?
Twenty hours of battery life and best-in-class noise cancellation are features of the AirPods Max wireless headphones. They have superb audio features and excellent frequency response.
The ideal amount of ANC is?
Instead, noise reduction of 20 to 40 dB, which reduces background noise to a quarter to a sixteenth of its original intensity, is extremely frequent. A significant amount. Ear pads that completely enclose the ears will significantly perform better in noise cancellation than ear pads that just lay on the ears.
Do headphones that completely block out noise exist?
No noise-canceling technology is completely effective. Active noise cancellation and passive noise reduction/isolation are the two methods that headphones can minimize outside noise.
Can I trust the Sennheiser Momentum in-ear?
Even in 2021, listeners who don’t care about USB-C charging or the most recent Bluetooth firmware will still find the Sennheiser Momentum HD1 In-Ear Wireless earbuds to be a wonderful purchase. The Sennheiser HD1 In-Ear Wireless earbuds are a fantastic choice for listeners who want to look good and feel good while using headphones.
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