Spotify Lossless Is Here!
And MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Is Ready for it.
Good news for music lovers: Spotify has officially launched a Lossless audio feature for premium users, and Sennheiser’s MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 is one of the earbuds built for exactly this kind of upgrade. If you want your music as close as possible to the original recording in a wireless option, now's your moment 🎧
What is Spotify Lossless?
- Spotify Lossless lets Premium subscribers stream tracks in 24-bit / 44.1 kHz FLAC format, essentially CD-quality, with none of the audio information stripped away.
- It’s rolling out gradually, already available in many markets (including Germany) and will expand to over 50 more in the coming weeks.
- You’ll be able to enable Lossless from your device’s Spotify app: under Settings → Media Quality, switching from “Very High” (or similar) to “Lossless” for streaming/downloading.
- Important notices: Bluetooth has limitations. Many Bluetooth codecs can’t transmit full lossless
How MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Supports Lossless
The MTW4 is one of the Sennheiser earbuds built to take advantage of this new wave of high-quality streaming. Here are the features that make it especially well-suited:
- aptX Lossless support à MTW4 includes Qualcomm’s S5 Gen 2 platform with aptX Lossless, which allows for true lossless audio transmission when paired with a compatible source device.
- Bluetooth 5.4 / Snapdragon Sound à modern wireless tech helps with improving reliability, connection quality, and preparing you for the future with technologies such as Auracast.
- TrueResponse transducer system à to deliver rich, detailed sound so that the lossless streams are not just theoretical, but audible.
What This Means in Practice (and What to Check)
Even with all the tech, to really hear the difference, a few conditions matter:
✔️ What to have | Why it matters |
A device that supports aptX Lossless (or other lossless-capable codec) | Without that, your earbuds will fall back to a regular compressed Bluetooth codec, and you lose fidelity. |
Good quality source like Spotify Lossless | You need Spotify’s Lossless turned on + streaming/downloading lossless quality. |
Optimal fit & use of the MTW4 | Proper seal, correct tips, and our adaptive ANC on, as isolation, helps you hear subtler details. |
Why This Is A Big Deal
- For listeners who care: Hi-fi, audiophiles, producers & music lovers. You can hear more nuance in recordings and experience your sound closer to the artist´s intent.
- For everyday users: The sound upgrade can be noticeable. You experience more clarity, more texture, especially on acoustic, classical, jazz, or well-produced pop.
- For Sennheiser owners: With MTW4 you’re not just ready, you already have a wireless earbuds built with lossless in mind. It's a strong reason to choose it or upgrade.
Quick Tips to Get Started
- Make sure your MTW4 is updated to the latest firmware via our Sennheiser Smart Control Plus app.
- In Spotify, go to Settings → Media Quality, and select Lossless for both streaming and downloads if available.
- Choose the right fit of your ear tips and run the Fit Test in our app to ensure the best seal.
- If you commute or you're in noisy environments, try pairing lossless streaming with Active Noise Cancellation so external sound doesn’t interfere with subtle detail.