Update: 4/10/15
I enjoy these headphones so much I've been wearing them longer and longer and I'm experiencing a bit of ear fatigue so I've purchased the larger XL pads. It's just a minor annoyance but I've been wearing these most of the time while working and with a extended use there's some compression tenderness on my ears.
I also bought a very nice headphone stand made of aluminum found here:
http://www.amazon.com/LUXA2-HO-HDP-ALE1BK-00-Headphone-Sennheiser-Plantronics/dp/B00UNL29JQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1428679143&sr=8-2&keywords=luxa2+headphone+stand
It matches my matte black v-moda m-100's very nicely and seems to be a quality product.
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I had these headphones on my wishlist for a year or two before i decided to bite the bullet and buy them. I've had these headphones for about a week and I'm very happy with my purchase. Quality is throughout, and the inclusion of not only two unique audio cables, but a 1/4 inch adapter and a very durable and stylish carrying case add to the value. There is also a 2 year warranty with a 50% off replacement for life beyond that, it's a really good deal.
The sound is fantastic. I've tested these headphones on my iphone through music streaming service rdio and the sound was great. To really test I ran a pono copy of Beck Sea Change through them. The recording was incredibly pristine and tickled my ears. FLAC copies of albums sound excellent as expected. I have tested these headphones across many musical genres, from rap, dubstep, metal, jazz, and classical.
Bass response is good, but not overbearing. I've been listening to them without any EQ, or flat eq, as they sound nice and balanced without any adjustments. I find that when I apply the normal eq settings i may have prefered with other cheap headphones, it makes these headphones sound worse. When listening to rap the bass is decent, about what you'd expect or maybe even a little light, but even jazz has a decent bass response. Listening to James Blake's "Limit to your love" will make your teeth rattle, the bass is so intense. So I guess it's about what your source is. The main thing i took away from all my testing is, I never heard one distorted note, or sign that these things couldn't handle any signal i sent through them.
I have not used these with a headphone amplifier yet, i have them plugged via 1/4 input to my desktop recording interface (mbox2pro), and it sounds great.
I have a massive head, I wear a size 8 hat, and the comfort is fine for regular listening. Yesterday I wore the headphones for 6-7 hours with some fatigue, but not unbearable. The stock earcups are fine, very soft and squishy. I may try the larger ones someday but for my normal sized ears I can listen to these for a while without any discomfort.
When I got these headphones I was incredulous about the sound quality, so using my two headphone input jacks i did A/B testing on the headphones vs my 5.1 desktop speakers. The clarity was definitely better in the headphones, as it should be having the music right in your ear. Then I tried them against my cheap sony in-ear buds. The difference was vast. The sound was tinny, and it seemed like a lot of the music was missing.
The headphones break (click) down to a very small size, it's nice for storing in a bag and the quality construction makes me believe that with care, these headphones will last a very long time.
I should also add that before I bought these headphones, I purchased the v-moda coil pro headphone cable, which I've been using instead of the provided cables. I plan to use the provided cables when I'm on the go, but for desktop listening the coil pro has been very nice. I like the quality construction and the stretchy nature of the coiled cable. It's something I'd highly recommend for using at your desktop with these headphones.
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V-MODA Crossfade M-100 Over-Ear Metal Headphones
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Crossfade M-100
Crowdsourced by experts. Trusted by Pros.
Over-Ear. Foldable. Custom. Metal Headphones.
'No other headphone can touch the M-100's combination of features, build quality, and sound'-CNET
Crossfade M-100 are our iconic lightweight, metal, noise-isolating headphones, developed through a unique crowdsourcing process and a favorite of many of the world's top 100 DJs.
Crossfade M-100 is the ultimate in versatility for audiophiles, techies, gamers, musicians and DJs alike.
Why Crossfade M-100?
- Premium Sound
- Superior Durability
- Supreme Comfort
- Customizable Shields
- Six-Star Service
Unrivaled Features
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Premium Sound1) 50 millimeter Dual-Diaphragm Drivers - Inner and outer rings separate the bass from bleeding into the mids and highs. 2) Immersive 3D Soundstage - Live performance experience featuring clean deep bass, lifelike vocals, crystal clear cymbals and crispy hi-hats. 3) Master Crafted Materials - Superior lightweight metal components. 4) No Batteries or Artificial Processing - Powerful, pure sound without the pollution of extra digital-to-analog conversions of battery powered headphones. 5) Minimal sound leakage - Immersive sound for you without bothering others. |
Supreme Comfort1) 5+ Years of Ergonomic R&D have resulted in a specially designed headband and hexagon shape that contours to your natural lines and minimizes gaps. 2) Ergosoft Foam Cushions - Naturally mold to your ears to provide supreme comfort and natural noise isolation. 3) Exotic Materials - All metal build and vegan leather headband for unparalleled comfort and sturdiness. 4) CliqFold Hinge - Luxury lighter-like hinge mechanism precisely folds the headphones into impossibly small Exoskeleton case. |
Superior Durability1) Virtually Indestructible Steelflex Headband - Vegan leather cover, user adjustable clamping force and vastly superior strength to plastic headbands. 2) Steel Frame. 3) Exoskeleton Form-Fitting Case. 4) 1+ Million Cable/Plug Bends - Cables and 5-degree plug can bend over 1 million times. 5) Ready for the Elements – Resistant to high and low temperatures, humidity, salt spray and UV exposure. |
Versatility & Style1) Optional Custom Shield Kits - Laser engrave your logo, change your shield material and color. #EndorseYourself. 2) Detachable Cables Included - SpeakEasy Mic cable tuned for voice recognition and calls in the noisiest environments, SharePlay Audio cable to share your music or DJ tandem without adapters. 3) Optional Cables & Cushions – Get more out of your Crossfade M-100 with the BoomPro Mic for gaming and communication, XL Cushions, CoilPro extended cable and a variety of accessories to enhance your versatility. |
V-MODA, The Standard of Quality
Technical Details
Type - Over-Ear Circumaural.
Frequency Response - 5 - 30,000Hz.
Sensitivity - 103 dB @ 1kHz 1mW.
Microphone Sensitivity - -42dB @ 1kHz.
Impedance - 32Ω.
Weight - 280g.
Winner of 20+ Editors' Choice Awards
'An Editors' Choice winner in all respects, V-MODA's flagship headphones hit hard with a dynamic aural impact.' -CNET, 2017
'A strong everyday headphone' -Audio Gear Lab, 2017
'They bring power, clarity and durability all in one package.' -MStars News, 2017
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| Type | On-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear Bluetooth | Over-Ear Bluetooth | Over-Ear Bluetooth | Over-Ear |
| Driver | M-Class Dual Diaphragm 40mm | LP2 Dual Diaphragm 50mm | M-100 Dual Diaphragm 50mm | Refined M-100 Dual Diaphragm 50mm | Crossfade 2 Dual Diaphragm 50mm ft. CCAW Japanese coil | Crossfade 2 Dual Diaphragm 50mm ft. CCAW Japanese coil |
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| Durable & Reinforced Cables | 1-Button SpeakEasy Mic Cable | 1-Button SpeakEasy Mic Cable + Extended Audio Cable | 1-Button SpeakEasy Mic Cable + SharePlay Audio Cable | 1-Button SpeakEasy Mic Cable | 1-Button SpeakEasy Mic Cable | 1-Button SpeakEasy Mic Cable |
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Solid Build Quality + Fun Tuning = Great set of Headphones
I held off on reviewing my M100's because I wanted to get a good feel for the headphones quality in both build and audio before I wrote anything. I probably waited a bit too long as I have already purchased the Crossfade Wireless after spending roughly a year with the M100. I bought the M100 because I wanted something portable, durable, comfortable, and with excellent sound quality. I feel the M100 has met all those needs very well. In the past year I have used this on trips to Japan, Vegas, NYC, and Washington. I have used this with the Boompro Mic for gaming over the PS4 and I have used it for simply listening to music. My set of M100's have been put through their paces and not only survived but succeeded.Starting with build quality, these are built like a tank and V-Moda seems to go to lengths to make sure everything from the headband to the cords are built to last. I have been pretty light on my set in general. I haven't dropped them or bent the headband too bad. The most stress my set has gone through is in traveling. They have been folded up and squished in my travel bag regularly and I have to say that after a year of constant use, I did end up with an issue. A plastic clip on the headband had one of the screw holes break which meant that the clip didn't close well and folding the set up meant extra stress on the other two screw holes. Initially I would have considered docking a star for this but for one, it wasn't much damage and it didn't affect the sound quality at all, and two, V-Moda made sending it in for repairs painless. This is where I should point out that V-Moda has a 2 year warranty on this specific set of headphones, although I need to also point out that you need to make sure the seller you are buying these from is covered by the warranty. Anyways. I sent in my headphones on a Wednesday, they got there on Friday, they got repaired that same day as well as shipped back to me, I received them on that following Tuesday. Now the repair was a very easy fix and honestly I would have preferred them mailing out the piece, but they took care of it in a very timely manner.Everything else in regards to build quality has been top notch. The material on the headband is very nice and has held up amazingly well considering I have other somewhat pricey headphones that have materials that have started to peel from the headband and the earcups. The earcups I have used which are the upgraded XL earcups have held up very well. In the year that I have used them, they have become somewhat squished but the material is still in good shape and they are still exceedingly comfortable. With the repair done to them, my M100's look as good as the day I first got them.Feature wise, the M100 has been fantastic. The cliqfold feature allows them to fold up very small into a nice little shell case that comes with the headphones. Also. not only can you plug the detachable cable into either ear piece but the one you don't use can be used to daisy chain another set of headphones into the same source. Basically, when travelling with my wife I could plug the M100 into my iPad to watch a movie on the plane, then plug in another set of headphones into the open port on the M100 to share the sound from my iPad without the use of adapters or extra cables. It is a really great feature that I didn't realize would be quite as great until I used it. They also include a small plug to use over the unused port to limit sound leakage but I have already lost it and haven't noticed any difference without it.Comfort is excellent with the XL Earcups but mileage may vary depending on how tight you wear your headphones and how big or small your head is. I will cover more on this a bit later in the review. In general, the M100 holds the head very well without squeezing too much. I don't understand how this is possible because I have had other headphones that don't hold on nearly as well and feel like they're clamping down on my brain. Walking around with these, you never feel like they are at risk of falling off your head.The cables are durable fiber wrapped that are supposed to be able to take 1 million bends before they are compromised and I haven't had any issues with them so far. The controls and microphone have worked very well although I haven't used them as much. I do recommend buying the boompro mic from V-Moda if you want an excellent gaming headset. I have already reviewed the BoomPro Mic so I won't go into it much here, but they are a great accessory that really turns your M100 or any headphone with detachable 3.5mm jack into a gaming headset.Finally and most importantly, the sound quality. These are not designed for audiophiles but that in no way means an audiophile can't enjoy them. They are not neutral headphones. They are tuned for more modern music with a good deal of emphasis on bass. These are not competing with high end AKG, Sennheiser, or even Audio Technica, these compete and in my opinion best headphones like Beats. What these headphones are great at, is pumping out the bass while keeping the mids and highs very clear. A lot of other bass heavy headphones have a tendency to muddy the mids to an extent that makes listening with them almost unbearable. The M100 keeps everything pretty clear but more than that, it is tuned for fun listening. The bass is punchy and deep but the mids are still very clear and present. The highs are a bit forward but not at all annoying. While these are tuned for EDM, Hip Hop, Rap, and modern music in general, I have used these to listen to everything under the sun and haven't ever disliked any music coming through these including classical. These aren't open style so your soundstage will be limited compared but it isn't horrible and is at least as good as other closed style headphones if not a little better. In general, I have a lot of fun listening to music, movies, and video games with the headphones.A lot of attention went into making these a great set of headphones,but they are not without some gripes from me. The cords while very high quality and durable are still as bent and kinked as when I bought the headphones. This isn't a major issue but they will occasionally get caught on things or cause a little noise rubbing on your shirt. Also, comfort can be an issue. I have a big head but long term comfort with the standard earcups has been an issue for me. For the first hour or two I am completely fine wearing them. My ears don't get too hot and my head doesn't feel like its in a vice. After that first couple of hours my ears begin touch the casing around the drivers and begin to get achy. It gets to the point that I have to stop wearing them for a little and flex my ears a bit. This is not a problem when I use the XL earcups and because of that, I believe the XL earcups should either be included or be an option when buying to replace the standard cups.If you've read all that, then you should generally know what you're getting into. If all that sounds good to you then especially at the new reduced costs below $300, I can wholeheartedly recommend these headphones. Even if you are an audiophile with $1000 cans and a $1000 dac, there is still a lot to enjoy here for all of the features and fun tuning. If you're looking at a Sennheiser 650 and up, then we're talking a different game here. If you're looking at Beats or maybe even some of the lower Audio Technica headphones, I would take a close look at the M100. Also, take a look at the Crossfade Wireless from V-Moda if you're considering the M100.
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Adarsh Rao
Great buy for me
Reviewed in India on December 5, 2022Color: Matte BlackVerified Purchase
Hugo
De los mejores audifonos que he comprado en mi vida.
Reviewed in Mexico on April 2, 2020Color: ShadowVerified Purchase
Omega Yui Itsuki
Demostrando ser de los mejor Valorados en relacion calidad-precio (con una unica condicion [lea la solucion en comodidad])
Reviewed in Mexico on July 28, 2018Color: Matte BlackVerified Purchase
Omega Yui Itsuki
Reviewed in Mexico on July 28, 2018
en un arranque de locura lo hice y no me arrepiento en nada.
-Presentación-
Una caja distintiva que tiene su propia personalidad, siendo un FlagShip de la marca uno podría esperar una caja enorme
pero este no es el caso. una caja modesta pero de bonito diseño. donde en el interior no encontramos nada mas que el
estuche "Exoesqueleto", con los M-80 y su cable en el interior
-Comodidad-
el auricular puede presumir de un increíble diseño, y una rigidez excepcional.
pero en primera instancia quede algo frio con su mal nivel de aislamiento y su no tan confortable puesta, no estaba mal pero algo hacia falta.
la solución? definitiva y total, las Memory Cushion XL. sin duda para ser el FlagShip de V-Moda las almohadillas XL deberían venir incluidas en la caja como obligación, pues de estas depende el máximo aprovechamiento de este modelo. y si no percibes esto desde el momento que los sacas de su Exoesqueleto por primera vez, obtienes una primer impresión algo lejana a lo que este modelo es capaz de dar. ojala V-Moda lo reconsidere e incluya las XL como parte de su modelo tope.
-Sonido-
la primera impresión que me ocasiono fue un poco hueca, podría ser culpa de mis otros auriculares, pero los M-100 me habían dejado un sensación hueca. esto cambio enormemente.como lo describí en la "comodidad", con la puesta de las almohadillas XL
fue como haber tirado unos M-80 defectuosos y recibir un auricular completamente nuevo y renovado, con un sonido espectacular.
un grave muy completo (algo excesivo pero magnifico para el rock y la música electrónica) mostrando un muy buen brillo que no es opacado por el grave, mejora el aislamiento bastante y la escena sonora (SoundStage) se amplia un poco. la comodidad y el sonido digno de uno de los mejor valorados modelos en relación calidad-precio se ajustician unicamente al adquirir las Memory Cushion XL, una obligación si tienes uno de estos. estoy convencido que para que V-Moda convenza a todos los que compren este modelo, debe incluir como default las almohadillas XL en la compra de los CrossFade M-100.
de esta manera los V-Moda CrossFade M-100 se convirtieron rápidamente en uno de los Auriculares que mas disfruto escuchar.
son muy versátiles. intrépidos, aunque su sonido no es el mas acústico o natural, ni tiene el soundstage mas amplio de todos
es divertido usarlos. es una combinación muy buena de audio transparente, bien detallado, graves bastante pronunciados pero sin caer en
la inflación y sin perder lo que realmente importa, hacer una escucha disfrutable por sobre cualquier cosa.
baja impedancia, fáciles de mover, fáciles de disfrutar. fáciles de portar ya que se pliegan y en el estuche quedan bastante compactos.
son 100% recomendables para una gran cantidad de usos,
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Mathew
Good headphones with a clean sounding bass, Get the XL pads too.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2018Color: Matte BlackVerified Purchase
Deessia
J'ai redecouvert mes albums
Reviewed in France on November 22, 2016Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
Deessia
Reviewed in France on November 22, 2016
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