Reddit mentions of V-MODA Crossfade M-100 Over-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphone (Matte Black Metal)

V-MODA Crossfade M-100

Not noise-cancelling, but they have great sound isolation and fold up nicely into a compact travel case. They're on sale somewhat frequently and I managed to get my pair for $150 from Amazon.

In order of price:

• Creative Aurvana Live! (NOT THE LIVE 2).
  
  
• Audio Technica ATH-WS1100
  
  
• Phillips Fidelio X2 The Fidelios L1 are also good on bass.
  
  
• Beyerdynamic DT770
  
  
• V-MODA M100
  
  
• Massdrop x Fostex TH-X00 (Mahogany have the best bass, Purplehearts have the most bass, Ebony have the most controlled bass)
  
  
• Fostex TH900 Simply, the best bass headphone money can afford. Its craaaaaazy.
  
  
  There are others that people like to recommend the old Denons, specially the D2000 that can be found cheaper in Ebay, but its a pain in the butt to find, same with the MDR-XB1000.
  
  
  Some people will also mention some JVC ones, but i havent had the chance to try them. Btw some people will recommend the HE400i and please no stay away from them. Stay away from Planars in general if you want Basshead levels of Bass, the LCD-2 Pre-Fazor being the only exception (i tried it like a year ago so i dont remember a lot but i liked it).

http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-Over-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B00A39PPDK/ref=cm_rdp_product

👀👀look👀👀 at these things they're tacticool military headphones with hexagon metal shields that keep you safe in the real world that you think plays out like COD with people trying to headshot you, but they can't since you'll be too cool. they can withstand 6 foot drops when you're fumbling around with your mountain dew, and a 1,000,000 bend rated cable for full protection from being crushed by your ass, or the asses of girls you'll be slamming because of these headphones, with their slamming bass.

did i mention you can play COD with these? when you finally get into premium audio, you can settle down and hear a twig snap from the edge of draw distance with the amazing hifi soundstage closed back design.

yep yep get 'em

V moda M100 (Amazon $230 currently). Good for bassy music, good build quality and accessories (spare cable, hard case with carabiner). These went on sale for 200 during christmas on amazon and are 250 normally. so it's a decent price right now

(they did have an extra special price of $150 from the microsoft store during BF which is unlikely to happen agian until next year)

Look at the V Moda M100, and consider getting the XL pads with them for better comfort. No active noise cancellation with these.

The V-Moda M100 is probably one of the most rugged headphones out there. It's a solid pair of headphones. If you don't mind using the headphone carrying case I would recommend the PSB M4U 1. Probably the most balanced headphones in its price range.

I have the M100 + XL pads for work. They're great. My pads are smashed now though, need to replace them. If mine ever break, I'll most likely buy another pair.

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They seem to be on sale for < $150 on Amazon right now, but you won't get them for a month or two: https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-Over-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B00A39PPDK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1536373670&sr=8-3&keywords=m100

Edit: should've read more carefully, yeah they won't be ideal for mixing or recording since they're fun cans, not neutral. I've not heard them, but the AT r70x gets a lot of praise for being neutral.

Well depending on your budget, you could look at the Vmoda M100's.

They are my primary portable and are built pretty sturdy.

Hey there, I think that the perfect headphone for you would be the V-Moda M100. They're a bassy headphone that are incredibly durable and comfortable. They're just under your price range at $300, so if you want something that doesn't break the bank as much there's the cheaper V-Moda M80, also a bassy headphone that's half the price, but the sound quality is noticeably worse. Both are certainly great headphones and are a pleasure to listen to.

Hey folks!

Current Headphones

• V-MODA M100s
  
• Sennheiser HD 6XX
  
  Options Thus Far:
  
• E-Mu Teaks / Fostex TH-X00
  
• M1060s
  
  Budget: $400-$800
  Source: Schitt Stack
  Type: Over Ear
  Isolation: None required
  Music: Everything
  Tonal Balance: Something different from what I have
  
  I know that this is entirely subjective, but I wanted some opinions on where the next good place to go would be on my audio journey.
  Also, any opinions on the E-Mu's vs the TH-X00's?
  
  

Get the Sennheisers. They have great reviews from websites like headfi and look great. One issue is that the ear cups aren't that large so if you have slightly above average sized ears, they might be uncomfortable.

If you like bass (that actually sounds good) get these V-MODAs.

I was thinking of picking up a pair of V-moda M100s. They are currently priced lower than usual and I've been wanting them for a long time. Are they worth the purchase? It's 199$ for the Matte black pair. They have near flawless reviews. Any advice would be appreciated.

The following headphones all work with the BoomPro.

Open back:

• Sivga SV007
  
  
• Fidelio X2 (typically less expensive from Amazon.uk; used -like new/very good are a fine option with this headphone)
  
  Semi open:
  
  
• Lasmex L-85
  
  
• ATH-WS1100iS
  
  Closed back:
  
  
• Status CB-1
  
  
• BD C1Pro
  
  
• VModa M100 (highly recommended to order the additional XL pads from VModa)
  
  
• AT-MSR7

You should check out either the

M-100

or

Sennheiser Momentum

I've used the M-100 before. It has crisp and clear highs and punchy bass. But unfortunately it gets a bit hot because of the memory foam and has low mids. Sometimes it gets uncomfortable.

I think the Sennheiser Momentum are really good, it's also not too comfortable for really long listening sessions. It has a neutral sound with great bass performance.

I personally own a pair of V-MODA Crossfade M-100's with a BoomPro mic and the XL Ear cushions.

Put simply, they are absolutely amazing and would not go with anything else for gaming or music listening. Now, I'm not going to lie, it's very expensive for just a headset, but I'm an audiophile and want the very best out of my sound. If you want something that is amazing but won't kill your wallet, go for the Crossfade M-80's. Biggest bang for your buck.

As for audio quality, my old turtle beach headset couldn't even compare to these. Everything about them is just amazing. They are better than a pair of Beats and most "gaming" headsets. The 3D soundstage makes playing this game (or any game for that matter) an absolute joy with unparalleled audio quality. Wouldn't go for anything else for the price. I cannot stress how good these things are.

As for comfort level, they're pretty good, but you will definitely want the XL cushions. I can play up to 6 hours on end with only two adjustments on my head before my eyes are like "we're done here." Needless to say, they stay very comfortable for extended periods of time.

The BoomPro mic is nice, but not entirely necessary, because the in-line mic that comes with the cable works just fine.

TLDR: If you have the money, BUY THESE HEADPHONES!! And if you're broke go with the M-80's.

Edit: Spelling

good bunch of bass and gaming is gonna make me recommend the V Moda M100s with their attachable mic. bit above the prices of the ones you listed, but these things are absolute bass cannons while also honestly sounding pretty damn good playing all types of music, very probably far better than any of the ones you listed. they're what I use for gaming and discord as well.

You can have a killer setup for under $500.

Mic: Audio Technica AT2005 - A great mic that a lot of let's players use (draax, zueljin, kingdaddydmac, etc.). It also accepts xlr or usb inputs (more on that at the end). I use the atr2100, which is the same mic, just different color and warranty. The at2005 is cheaper by about $25 right now, so buying today, that's the one I'd get. It's a dynamic mic, so it blocks out sound that's not in front of it. Much better for noisy environments. Condenser mics like the blue yeti will pick up a lot more background noise. Other mics I've used are the V-Moda Boompro, which works with most headphones that have detachable cables (in my case the M100s) and sounds good, but changing the cable for when I didn't want to use the mic became old pretty fast. You can leave it attached, but then the boom mic is there all the time. I've also used the antlion modmic 4.0 and can't recommend it. It has white noise unless you use a usb soundcard, the cable is stiff and it's kind of expensive compared to full fledged mics. $56

Stand: Pyle PMKSH01 Suspension Boom Scissor Microphone Stand - A decent cheap stand. Nothing special, but it comes with an integrated xlr cable. I use this one, but may upgrade to the Rode PSA1 ($100) later on. The shock mount will not fit the at2005 however. $21

Shock Mount: On-Stage MY420 - A great shock mount that fits the at2005/atr2100. Shock mounts reduce noises from bumping your desk or tapping on your keyboard; things that may reverberate to your mic. It might not even be necessary if you're not a heavy handed gamer or if your desk is made of a thick, dense material. $25

Wind Filter: On-Stage Foam Ball Windscreen - Reduces wind/breathing noises as well as minimizing plosives. Not a complete necessity, but extremely cheap and it does help, so why not? $3

Cable management: Velcro One-Wrap Cable Wraps - I use these for keeping the usb cable for the mic attached to the stand. Extremely useful and cheap. $6

Headphones: Very subjective to user preference. I prefer closed vs open for noise isolation. Here's what I've used:

Audio Technica ATH M50: Good (not great) headphones for ~$100. Considered the standard by many, but to me they're just good. $155

V-Moda M100: Excellent sound with very potent bass. They make the M50s sound muddy in comparison. HOWEVER, the M100s have a design flaw where the "wings" (the parts above where you adjust the headphones) will crack over time. It happened to two pairs of my M100s. Unacceptable for the price of these headphones, regardless of how good they sound. $222

Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm: Amazing. Potent bass like the M100s, but even a bit clearer. Very wide soundstage for closed headphones. I paid $219 for mine and don't regret it a single bit. I might grab another pair at the price they're currently at. $150

All that adds up to around $261 + tax choosing the DT770s, and will be a killer setup for gaming. Far better than any "gaming" headset, and it even opens the option of streaming or let's play videos (the reason I got my setup). There is one more thing I'd add though, given the budget if you're serious about mic quality, and that's the $99 Focusrite Scarlett Solo 2nd Gen. It's a usb audio interface that accepts xlr mics. It gives you a bit more control over the audio coming out of your mic and cleans up the signal so you get less "noise" from the usb interface. Quality is good without it, but with it, it's noticeably better.

Hope this helps some! I spent quite a while researching things when I put my own setup together. :)

Hello, I know this isn't the usual format for a question in this thread but I recently received a pair of crossfade M-100s as a gift.

http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-Over-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B00A39PPDK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

I was provided the receipt so if needed I can return these and I was just wondering for the price range would these be considered a good set of headphones? Noise cancelling is pretty important to me since I live in a very noisy house but I figured I would consult you guys to see if this would be considered a good investment in a headphone or not. If these headphones are generally considered a good build quality I will most likely decide to keep them, unless there are far better options available for the price range.

Budget would be around 300$, since that is how much these headphones were priced at.

Source - Samsung galaxy S3, soon to be S5, nintendo WIIU, and windows computer.

Requirements for isolation - Noise isolation is pretty important to me since I live in a noisy house.

Preferred type of headphone - Over ear

Preferred tonal balance - neutral/ balanced I suppose

Past headphones - Astro A50 gaming headsets which I still own and love, other than that nothing other than cheap 20 dollar IEM headphones.

Prefered Music - Mostly classic rock, I also enjoy classical music and listen to a lot of audio books.

Thanks for all the help!

V-Moda M-100 Headphones with the BoomMic Pro

https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-Over-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B00A39PPDK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472700015&sr=8-1&keywords=v+moda+m100

https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472700083&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=v+moda+boommic

Hey guys! As a first-time buyer, I'd greatly appreciate any advice.

Budget + Source - $200 or so, more or less | iPhone 6s, PS4, Macbook Pro.

Requirements for Isolation - Not really any.

Preferred Type of Headphone - Comfort is king!

Past headphones - On-Ear Sol Republic Tracks HD are the only pair of recognizable headphones I've owned. I have no issues with the top part of the band, but my ears start hurting after about an hour or less, which makes them basically only good for the gym at this point.

Preferred Music + Tonal Balance - Pop, hip-hop, rock, and classical music are my favorites. I love bass, but love listening to classical as well.

What would you like to improve on from your set-up? - Anything that sounds better than my Sol Republics and is miles ahead in terms of comfort. Beyond using them for music, it would be great if they could be used when gaming on a PS4.

I've been considering the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xWH, the Sennheiser HD 598, the AKG Pro Audio K612PRO, the AKG Q 701 Quincy Jones Signature, the V-MODA Crossfade M-100, the Beyerdynamic DT line, and finally the Beyerdynamic 709093 Custom One Pro Plus which I was almost dead-set on buying, but figured I'd post here first. Thank you for taking the time to read this, any help (or suggestions) would be greatly appreciated!

No problem! Ah I see, well you might also wanna take a look at the v modas m100, these are warm and bassy too but you'll probably also wanna buy the XL pads for these, one of my friends has it and he likes it quite a lot, personally if you don't mind not having too much noise isolation, I'd say go for the MSR7, however, if you need some noise isolation, check out the m100s as well as the momentum 2.0, they might not be as clear/as detailed as the MSR7 (when using a phone) but they're fun to listen to and I think a lot of people like the sound signatures of them compared to the MSR7 (which is a little more dry per se), but to each their own

Ooooh, Those look VERY nice! I'm reading the reviews and liking what I see. Amazon offers them new for $299.99 or used from their warehouse for ~$230.00

Did you buy yours new?

https://smile.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-Over-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B00A39PPDK?sa-no-redirect=1

Basically you just have two wires instead of one coming from the headset. I'd argue it's more cumbersome than the squid mixer.

Noise cancelling fucks up the sound of headphones tbh.

The best I can do is provide you with [these] (http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-Over-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B00A39PPDK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414550574&sr=8-1&keywords=v-moda+m-100s)

After buying and then breaking or being completely let down by gaming headsets my wife and I had a 'fuck it' moment and each just went and dropped cash on Vmoda M100 (with optional upgraded ear pads, and boom mic with mute).

https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-Over-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B00A39PPDK

And OMG. They are built like tanks and sound amazing. Everything modular so if a cable gets messed up you just get another one.

These things are pricey but zomg they're so worth the price. These things are the real deal. They're not delicate audiophile headphones, they're not cheesy overpriced plastic gaming headsets, these things are absolute workhorses.

We love them. Never going back to anything else.

V-moda are solid. I've owned the LP1s and M-100s. Only had to buy the second pair because the first pair were stolen after using them every day for over 4 years =(

M100: V-MODA Crossfade M-100 Over-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphone (Matte Black Metal) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A39PPDK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FxU6CbEN0CQKW

LP1: don't appear to be on sale anymore

Since you need them to be closed-back for isolation, I would suggest these (in ascending cost order):

Audio Technica mx50 ($150)

V-MODA Crossfade M-100 ($250)

Meze 99 Classics ($300)

The Audio Technicas are a good all-rounder, which a slight emphasis on the bass. The even cheaper mx40s are more neutral. The V-Moda Crossfades are the most "exciting" in that the frequency response is going to be more v-shaped with emphasized bass and sparkly treble. The Meze 99s are, honestly, a big step up and are some of the most universally-acclaimed closed-back cans around. But I know they're a bit out of your price range. Just read the reviews of these models and see which one you think is the best fit.

Also been looking around and debating between Philips X1 or Denon D600 or Sennheiser HD 598 or V-MODA Crossfade M-100 or Beyerdynamic-770-PRO-80 or Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro or ATH-AD900X

Im really leaning towards the Custom One pros since there on sale for 179.99 on ebay but are they better then Sennheiser HD 598?

Also how big is the difference between noise cancelling headphones with Open/Closed ones and would it matter with music playing?
Thank you so much for your advice :)

https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-Over-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B00A39PPDK

VMode Crossfade M-100's.

Fucking godlike. If you're going to dump 300 dollars on headphones, get these - they're stylish, and the quality is through the roof.

http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-Over-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B00A39PPDK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409464683&sr=8-1&keywords=vmoda+crossfade+m-100

> Vmoda M100

Lol. on amazon they have some nonsensical pictures, what with them on a scantily clad lady as well as wrapped around a microphone for some strange reason.

Hopefully they sound great and feel comfortable on you. I have a pair of audio technica ath m50x's and they're utterly fantastic for me.

If he offered 120 he'll go for 130. I would take that deal, and get these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50X-Monitor-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467297662&sr=8-1&keywords=audio+technica+ath-m50x

I'm in the states so I found the UK link. These will blow the Beats away.

If you're willing to shell out a bit of pocket cash, go with these https://www.amazon.co.uk/V-Moda-Crossfade-Over-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphones/dp/B00A39PPDK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467297817&sr=8-2&keywords=V-moda

They're what I have and they are beyond belief. Though, I can assure you the Audio Technica's are a huge quality upgrade over the Beats by every standard.

Hello /r/headphones users! I am going to be changing my current daily driver headphones again and I want to make sure that I've got a decent enough setup to drive these.



Whenever I built my gaming/multimedia PC that I own, it was in the 2012 era. I don't really remember having access to as many cool external headphone amp/dac combos as we do today. (OR I am just ignorant in regards to their existence) So what I did, was install a PCI Soundcard.

This one in particular, the Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus. It has been great to me and I have been loving this card's peformance. The software UI is easy to use and it has the ability to drive some pretty wicked headphones (I believe up to 150ohm).

Currently, I use the V-MODA Crossfade M-100 and they have been great to me. However, now that my wife has moved in - the closed back headphones make it difficult to hear her when she is in the same room. :(.

I am planning on switching to the new Massdrop x Senheiser HD 6XX headphones.

I know that my Phoebus will be able to drive these guys properly, but I'm curious if I would see any additional performance gains if I switched to an external dac+amp combo. I was specifically thinking about one of these two:

• Schitt Magni 3 x Modi 2
  
• JDS Labs CD5
  
  Would I gain any additional performance on my current (or future) daily setup by purchasing one of these units?
  
  Thank you for any help that you all can provide - I really would like to discuss this further with the community.

I'd go for some good musical and bassy headphones combined with an add-on mic, this way you get the best of both worlds. Gaming headsets aren't really designed for music.

My first choice would be to combine the V-Moda M-100 with a BoomPro... but they come at £20 over budget (at least on Amazon, perhaps look around for deals, or ask stores if they're willing to sell the combo for £200).

Second choice is to slap a ModMic on a Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 32 Ohm or DT990 Pro 32 Ohm (can't find these on Amazon, look them up in other places). Don't get Premium models or DT880, those are open back. Don't get models over 32 Ohm if you say you're goingo to plug them into the PC and you don't have a dedicated amplifier. This combo comes in under budget.

Budget - Looking between 200-300 USD but its not a hard number. If there is a set thats beyond next level for 350 I would spend the extra

Source - Mostly a desktop setup. Going to be using a DAC/amp, modi magni combo

Requirements for Isolation - Dont really want any noise leakage so it is most likely going to have to be closed back. Dont have to be noise cancelling but dont really want any ambient noise coming in or bleeding out

Preferred Type of Headphone - I have a massive melon so I feel its going to have to be a large set of over ear.

Preferred tonal balance - A nice overall balanced sound would be nice. Some slightly pronounced bass but nothing too punchy.

Past headphones - Havent really owned a sweet set of cans. I have a pair of AKG K181 for DJing but nothing serious

Preferred Music - Little bit of everything. Dont need absurd bass but I do want to have some clear mids and highs. Something universal for all

What would you like to improve on from your set-up - Its just a gaming headset now, so anything really is an improvement. Switching to a mic setup that I want to pair with a great sounding headset to hear things like I have never heard them before


Location - I do live in Canada but most products will be purchasable here. Getting most items isnt a problem.

A couple sets I have been looking at are:

Focal Listen

Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7BK

V-Moda Crossfade M-100

I would like to hear input about what the more seasoned audiophiles think of my choices or other suggestions I havent considered. All input is appreciated :)

Audio-technica ATH-M50's are great and are usually around the $100 price mark if you can't find them for under $120 wait for a massdrop or for them to get cheaper on amazon.

Edit: I personally use Beyerdynamic Custom One pros and V-Moda M-100's but both of those are probably a bit out of your price range.

Currently I have a bit of a situation. The headphones I currently have (Vmoda) are seriously hurting my head (and ears) and I definitely need more comfortable headphones. On top of that I'd like to have some that help keep noise out while I sleep since I work the graveyard shift and sleep during the day but the house can get quite rowdy so i'd like for them to be noise cancelling. I went to best buy and tried out the Bose Quietcomfort 35 wireless headphones noise cancelling black and they felt great on my head but were fairly expensive. I just wanted to see if there were other options comparable to them before I take the plunge.

-Budget - $300 but a little flexible
-Source - Gaming Computer
-Requirements for Isolation - I would like noise cancelling headphones
-Will you be using these Headphones in Public? Probably just at home on gaming computer
-Preferred Type of Headphone - On ear preferred
-Preferred tonal balance - Smooth Midrange, surround sound.
-Past headphones - Vmoda I have no idea what type these headphones are but they are seriously hurting my head/ears. Too tight no matter how I adjust them. I hate them so much
-Preferred Music - Rock
-What would you like to improve on from your set-up - Better comfort, surround sound, noise cancelling.

[vModa m100] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A39PPDK/ref=twister_B00AB262GI?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1)
are an excellent pair. Cable is study and cheap to replace, headphones are extremely durable. Would recommend XL pads for the extra $20 too. Wouldn't say they are flat exactly but they definitely fit in with your past headphones.

I've had these, so far I have no complaints. I would recommend the XL pads for the ears, deeper ear pockets.

https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-Over-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B00A39PPDK

I've heard good things about this one, r/headphones probably has other options. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00018MSNI


Edit:these are on sale, I've never listened to this model though:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HYH7HXA

V-MODA Crossfade M-100 Over-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphone (Matte Black Metal) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A39PPDK/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Isw.tb1ZC7STH

They're a bit bass-y but they're clear as hell and have an excellent soundstage, comparable to my open X1s. Plus, they're more than durable enough for a commute. Look at the amazon warehouse deals and it'll be right in your price range!

I'd recommend, budget dependant, get a good set of headphones and something like a modmic.

Personally I use a set of vmoda m100's and the vmoda boom mic and love the combo, and I can use the headphones in public.

Heqdphones - http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-Over-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B00A39PPDK

Mic - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BJ17WKK/ref=s9_al_bw_g23_i1

Mic can be used with any headset that has a 3.5mm removable cable