Available now, the all-new Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport earbuds were developed for athletes and sports enthusiasts, and combine state-of-the-art integrated biometric sensors with superior sound quality. Unlike many other fitness-oriented products that basically focus on ingress protection and staying in place, the new Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport earbuds are a premium ANC design that is intended to be both motivational and useful when combined with the leading tracking and training platforms.
Available now, the all-new Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport earbuds were developed for athletes and sports enthusiasts, and combine state-of-the-art integrated biometric sensors with superior sound quality. Unlike many other fitness-oriented products that basically focus on ingress protection and staying in place, the new Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport earbuds are a premium ANC design that is intended to be both motivational and useful when combined with the leading tracking and training platforms.
The result of a strong tradition in transducer and acoustics design from the German brand and the know-how of Sonova’s audiology and consumer division - now combined under Sennheiser Hearing - the new MOMENTUM Sport true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds are a focused effort to deliver a well-though semi-open design with sensors and health metrics for sports professionals and enthusiasts.
“We have worked for over three years to develop the ultimate sports earbuds. MOMENTUM Sport elevates earbuds from a basic exercise accessory to the heartbeat of your workout — quite literally,” says David Holm, Sennheiser Sports Product Manager, “Now, athletes and sports enthusiasts can tap into cutting-edge fitness tech and superb sound in one device.”
It’s no secret that the right playlist can make or break a workout — a high-energy soundtrack can motivate when the finish line feels impossibly far. That’s why Sennheiser’s consumer division - now part of the Sonova group - developed an optimized earbuds design for sports, supercharged with real-time feedback for workouts. As the inner ear is an optimal, dark location with a low degree of light pollution and simultaneously one of the most stable areas of the body during physical activity, these new Sennheiser earbuds can offer consistent feedback, even at the peak of a workout.
The new MOMENTUM Sport earbuds integrate both a photoplethysmography (PPG) heart rate sensor and a body temperature sensor that can each output critical data to popular fitness apps and devices. In-ear temperature readings are more accurate than wrist-skin measurements and the MOMENTUM Sport earbuds can closely observe body temperature — within +/- 0.3 degrees Celsius accuracy — to avoid heat-related fatigue that could occur when exceeding the optimum target range for their workout.
Similarly, the user can monitor its heart rate with beats-per-minute detection ranging from 30 to 220 bpm — all while enjoying the raw motivational benefit of a great playlist. Integrated three-axis accelerometers plus capacitive touch and infrared sensors work in harmony to manage audio playback and call features using simple finger tap gestures, no matter the weather conditions. For example, a double-tap of the cheek can pause a track if the wearer is also using gloves.
The heart rate data connects and integrates seamlessly with many popular sport devices and apps, such as Apple Watch/Health, Garmin Watch/Connect, Strava, Peloton and more. For the first time ever in a non-Polar product, users will now be able to enjoy full access to Polar’s elite sensing capabilities and data analytics ecosystem by using Polar Flow as a training app. This includes access to expert-tier performance tracking, training analytics, smart coaching, and voice guidance. In-ear performance sensors, including Body Temperature, are connected in real-time for instant insights during training and stored for enhanced post-training analysis in both the Polar Flow app and desktop browser.
Upon release, the MOMENTUM Sport TWS earbuds will also have full integration of its advanced performance sensors in the Polar Vantage V3 multisport watch. Users simply need to connect the earbuds and start training to see real-time in-ear biometrics data streaming directly to the watch. The MOMENTUM Sport earbuds also support Polar training audio and navigation guidance streaming directly to the ear during training.
“Exercise and personal audio have been joined at the hip for as long as we can remember,” notes Spiros Andreou, Business Product Manager from Polar. “The addition of biosensors and data output from a true wireless earbud with world-class acoustics is a natural progression that millions of athletes will find appealing to their fitness regimen. We’re proud to say our world-class and science-backed POLAR Flow ecosystem will support MOMENTUM Sport from day one.”
On the product design side, Sennheiser made sure the new earbuds are completely robust for the most intense sports activities. Even the case is sweat proof, and it can be charged on any Qi wireless charging pad, supplying the earbuds with extra recharges while on the go. The core of the new design was also on the sound, and the new MOMENTUM Sport earbuds benefit from all-new 10mm dynamic drivers. The larger-sized transducers and corresponding housing are shaped to stay put even in medium to large-sized ears.
While vivid sound and impressive bass have been a prerequisite for Sennheiser sport headphones since 2006, the needs of athletes and passionate sports enthusiasts required a complete reimagining of the acoustics system. The MOMENTUM Sport earbuds mitigate the occlusion effect with an acoustic relief channel that incorporates air ventilation. This dramatically minimizes footstep noise, breathing, and other body-borne distractions.
The semi-open design also provides natural environmental awareness to stay alert to your surroundings, with additional and selectable Transparency mode, Anti-wind mode, and Adaptive Noise Cancelling mode so that the wearer can easily adjust as their surroundings change.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport earbuds are a Bluetooth 5.2 design with support for aptX Adaptive and AAC codecs, delivering the best possible wireless audio quality from any source, and sounding great during commutes, at home, or traveling around the world.
The new sport earbuds can be controlled with the Sennheiser Smart Control App (iOS, Android) for the added convenience of an on-screen interface, however all essential features of the MOMENTUM Sport earbuds can be controlled with simple tap gestures — a boon for those that wear protective gloves and ear warmers or perform actions that cannot spare nuance. Thanks to IP55 sweat & water resistance, a shock-proof chassis, and clog-resistant ear tips, MOMENTUM Sport are built to withstand the rigors of any workout — in or outdoors.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport comes with a wide selection of interchangeable ear fins and ear tips for a personalized, secure fit that stays comfortable over prolonged training sessions.
The included robust IP54-rated carrying case stores up to three additional earbud recharges, extending the playback time from up to 6 hours to 24 total hours without reaching for a USB-C cable or Qi charging pad. And in a pinch, just 10 minutes of quick charging over USB can provide up to 45 minutes of playback on the go.
The new Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport TWS earbuds are available online and selected Sennheiser retailers with an MSRP of $329.95 USD, in Polar Black, Burned Olive, and Metallic Graphite colors.
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