Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 EQ settings for Mac
Measured EQ correction for the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2, the specs that matter, and what changes when you use them with a Mac. Copy the settings and apply them in one click.
The short answer
- Cuts the low mids from 125 to 250 Hz by about 3 to 5 dB.
- Adds about 6.5 dB around 3 kHz and about 5 dB around 5 kHz for presence.
- Rolls the treble above 10 kHz down by about 3 dB.
MTW2 at a glance
Wireless noise-cancelling earbuds, released in 2020. Official specifications from Sennheiser:
- Bluetooth version
- 5.0
- Bluetooth codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX
- Noise cancellation
- Active Noise Cancellation, Transparent Hearing
- Driver
- 7 mm dynamic transducer
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz to 21 kHz
- Battery life
- Up to 7 hours (earbuds); up to 28 hours with case
- Charging
- USB-C, Qi wireless charging
- Weight
- 6 g per earbud; case 58.5 g
- Water resistance
- IPX4
Sources: Sennheiser: Momentum True Wireless 2 specifications.
Using the MTW2 with a Mac
Codec: AAC. The MTW2 support SBC, AAC and aptX, and a Mac picks AAC, the better of the two. It carries the full 20 Hz to 20 kHz range at standard sample rates (44.1 or 48 kHz).
Calls sound worse than music. As soon as an app uses the earbuds' microphone (Zoom, FaceTime, a dictation shortcut), Bluetooth switches to hands-free mode, which has much lower audio quality. Pick your Mac's built-in microphone as the input to keep the MTW2 in stereo music mode.
Noise control. TuningMac can't switch Sennheiser's noise cancelling modes yet, so use the button on the earbuds or Sennheiser's app on your phone. The EQ, volume and output features all work.
What the measurements show
This correction comes from AutoEQ, based on oratory1990's measurements of the MTW2. It shows how much to boost or cut at each frequency to bring the earbuds closer to AutoEQ's neutral target:
- Cuts the low mids from 125 to 250 Hz by about 3 to 5 dB.
- Adds about 6.5 dB around 3 kHz and about 5 dB around 5 kHz for presence.
- Rolls the treble above 10 kHz down by about 3 dB.
Fit, ear tips and your own ears all change what you hear, and neutral isn't everyone's favourite sound. Use this as a starting point, then adjust by ear.
Apply it in TuningMac (parametric EQ)
TuningMac's Advanced EQ imports this format directly. Copy the settings, then:
- Open TuningMac ▸ Settings ▸ Advanced EQ with your MTW2 connected.
- Turn on Use Advanced EQ for MTW2 (or whatever you've named them on your Mac).
- Choose More ▸ Paste from Clipboard.
TuningMac saves it for your MTW2 and loads it whenever they connect.
Preamp: -7.0 dB Filter 1: ON LSC Fc 105 Hz Gain 6.4 dB Q 0.70 Filter 2: ON PK Fc 85 Hz Gain -6.9 dB Q 0.26 Filter 3: ON PK Fc 3202 Hz Gain 6.5 dB Q 1.25 Filter 4: ON PK Fc 1638 Hz Gain -1.6 dB Q 2.70 Filter 5: ON PK Fc 5340 Hz Gain 4.9 dB Q 3.93 Filter 6: ON HSC Fc 10000 Hz Gain -3.3 dB Q 0.70 Filter 7: ON PK Fc 736 Hz Gain 1.0 dB Q 1.92 Filter 8: ON PK Fc 334 Hz Gain -0.6 dB Q 2.45 Filter 9: ON PK Fc 4354 Hz Gain 1.0 dB Q 4.95 Filter 10: ON PK Fc 199 Hz Gain -0.5 dB Q 3.18
| # | Type | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low Shelf | 105 Hz | +6.4 dB | 0.70 |
| 2 | Bell | 85 Hz | −6.9 dB | 0.26 |
| 3 | Bell | 3.2 kHz | +6.5 dB | 1.25 |
| 4 | Bell | 1.64 kHz | −1.6 dB | 2.70 |
| 5 | Bell | 5.34 kHz | +4.9 dB | 3.93 |
| 6 | High Shelf | 10 kHz | −3.3 dB | 0.70 |
| 7 | Bell | 736 Hz | +1.0 dB | 1.92 |
| 8 | Bell | 334 Hz | −0.6 dB | 2.45 |
| 9 | Bell | 4.35 kHz | +1.0 dB | 4.95 |
| 10 | Bell | 199 Hz | −0.5 dB | 3.18 |
Preamp: −7.0 dB. It lowers the overall level so the boosts don't clip.
Prefer simple sliders? The 10-band version
No Advanced EQ needed: AutoEQ also gives values for a standard 10-band equalizer, the same bands as TuningMac's main EQ. In the menu bar popover choose Custom, set each slider, and set the preamp to about −8.0 dB.
Values in dB, at 31 Hz to 16 kHz. The parametric version above is more precise.
Questions
Which codec do the Sennheiser MTW2 use on a Mac?+
AAC. The MTW2 support SBC, AAC and aptX, and a Mac picks AAC, the better of the two. It carries the full 20 Hz to 20 kHz range at standard sample rates.
What are the best EQ settings for the Sennheiser MTW2?+
AutoEQ's correction, based on oratory1990's measurements, cuts 125 to 250 Hz by 3 to 5 dB, adds about 6.5 dB around 3 kHz and 5 dB around 5 kHz, rolls the treble above 10 kHz down, with a preamp of -7 dB. The exact values are on this page, ready to copy. Treat it as a neutral starting point and adjust to taste.
Why do my Sennheiser MTW2 sound bad on calls on a Mac?+
When an app uses the earbuds' microphone, Bluetooth switches from stereo music mode to a hands-free call mode with much lower audio quality. To keep music quality during calls, choose your Mac's built-in microphone as the input instead. TuningMac's Input list does this in one click, and its Device Info shows which mode you're in.
Can I control the Sennheiser MTW2's noise cancelling from a Mac?+
Not yet. TuningMac can't switch Sennheiser's noise cancelling modes yet, so use the button on the earbuds or Sennheiser's app on your phone. The EQ, volume and output features all work.
Should I turn off the EQ in Sennheiser's app?+
For the most accurate result, yes. An equalizer set in Sennheiser's app is applied inside the earbuds, so it also affects your Mac and would add to this correction. TuningMac's EQ only changes sound from your Mac, so it won't affect your phone.
Tune your MTW2 on your Mac
Parametric and 10-band EQ, noise control and battery in the menu bar.
EQ data from AutoEQ by Jaakko Pasanen (MIT licence), measurement by oratory1990. Specifications from Sennheiser's published specifications. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is a trademark of Sennheiser; TuningMac is not affiliated with Sennheiser.