Pros:
* Metal headband (As opposed to cheap plastic that tends to break one way or another)
* Sound great after a bit of EQ adjustment
* Decent battery life on wireless
* Wireless sound quality is good
* Has option to use in wired mode without draining the battery
* They don't fold (might be a con depending on who you are I guess)
* They completely enclose your ears
* Easy to operate in wired and wireless mode
* Comfortable with XL ear pads. Can wear them for several hours minimal discomfort.
Cons:
* Extremely bass heavy (Not a con if all you care about is bass)
* Fits a tad tight but can be made more comfortable with the XL ear pads. They definitely won't come off accidentally though so it is sort of a pro too.
* This headset is not great if you are planning on depending on the bluetooth functionality. While the battery life is pretty decent, the battery itself is not the best, and will cease to hold a charge after a short while of ownership.
Additional Thoughts:
I have been looking for a headset that would last longer than 6 months before cracking, snapping, and breaking at the ear piece/headband and I am hoping that these are "The One". I have only had these for a couple days but overall I am happy with them. The fact that these have a metal head band (Instead of cheap brittle plastic) is mostly what sold me on these.
My biggest gripe with this headset is that it is way too bass heavy for me to enjoy listening to genres with an emphasis on the sound dynamics of the music as a whole rather than just an emphasis on the beat. It tends to flood out the mids and highs; so it probably won't be for people who are audiophiles or who like to enjoy music that doesn't have an emphasis on bass (Such as rock, metal, classical, etc). That said though, utilizing a 3rd party software EQ to bring the low frequencies way down, boost up the mids a bit, and the highs just a tad, and the headphones are actually more pleasant to listen to now. Some frequencies still get lost in the bass but it still sounds much better than my old headphones.
As a side note to the above, it would be really great if the headset was configurable via an app, especially to let people adjust EQ directly in the headset itself so that they sound the same no matter what you plug them into, and whether or not said device has capability to make EQ adjustments on its own sound. For instance, XBox One doesn't have a configurable EQ (that I can find whether native, app, or otherwise) so I'm stuck listening to everything in my games with super deep bass. Perhaps even have configurable profiles too so you can quickly switch between your favorite settings for different songs or genres.
The bluetooth wireless functionality is easy to use and works fine with my PC and mobile devices. I notice very little if any audio quality differences between blue tooth and wired mode. There can be occasional pops or crackling on blue tooth but I am chalking that up to it just being the nature of wireless devices and interference. It isn't frequent enough for it to be an issue for me. Battery life in wireless mode has so far been stellar. I charged it to full capacity the first day I got it and haven't had to charge it again yet.
As mentioned above, while the charge capacity and use time before needing a charge is good; the battery itself is apparently not so great. My headset ceased holding a charge after very short term ownership (About 6 months), and I didn't actually even use the wireless all that often. I've charged it perhaps maybe 5 times since I've had it. I have since sent it in for warranty repair, the warranty process went smoothly, and customer support was really good about the whole process. Just be aware that the turn around time is a bit lengthy, it took almost a month to get my repaired headset back.
Although the stock ear cushions are by no means uncomfortable; the XL memory foam ear cushions definitely make the headset much more comfortable if you're a long term wearer of headphones.
The ear pieces are a lot smaller than I imagined they'd be. I thought that they would be more the size of studio headphones, and I didn't think they would fully enclose my ear, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that they enclose my ear just fine.
I've seen some reviews complaining that the noise cancellation isn't all that great. I didn't buy these for noise cancellation so I don't really have an opinion on it one way or another, but I will say that it's okay, not great, not bad either.
Overall, aside from the minor things here and there, I like this headset a lot. I am hoping to get at least 3 years use out of these (I didn't think that was asking too much of the previous headsets I owned but apparently I was wrong...) If this headset can last a reasonable amount of time (with proper care and handling of course) then I think I will call these my new favorite.
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From the manufacturer
Crossfade Wireless
'Best Bluetooth Headphones' -USA Today's Reviewed.com
Crossfade Wireless
"Best daily driver headphones." - Gizmodo
Crossfade Wireless is the product of years of research and development with the aim of delivering the classic Crossfade M-100 signature sound wirelessly, in a stylish device carrying on the traditions of V-MODA’s iconic shapes and premium materials.
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Trusted Sound & Comfort1) Crossfade M-100 Sound, Wireless Freedom - Our best over-ear sound refined from winning 45+ editors’ choice awards and crowdsourcing audiophiles and musicians 2) Master Crafted Materials - Superior lightweight metal components, Ergosoft foam cushions and 5+ years of comfort R&D 3) 50 millimeter Dual-Diaphragm Driver - Inner and outer rings separate the bass from bleeding into the mids and highs, quality tested at 6 frequencies for stricter consistency than the competition, often by an order of magnitude 4) Micro VAMP –Legendary V-MODA VAMP AMP/DAC technology condensed 5) Analog Purist Zero Latency - No powered EQ or colored sound that pollutes the audio and causes unacceptable latency for videos, gaming and DJ/music performance. |
1) Unlimited Hours - Up to 12 hours of wireless listening, 30 minute quick charge for 3 hours, and unlimited hours in analog wired mode featuring virtually indistinguishable sound 2) Go the Distance - Pair your Bluetooth device and enjoy your headphones up to 33 feet (10 meters). 3) Hybrid Wireless + Wired - Enjoy the best of both worlds: wireless for freedom, cabled when you run out of juice or demand zero latency pure analog audio for gaming, videos, music/DJ performance or a Hi-Fi DAC/AMP (PS4 + Xbox One controllers). 4) Simultaneous Device Pairing - Multitask and pair the headphones with two sources at a time 5) Optimized Antenna - Fewer music cutouts |
1) Virtually Indestructible Steelflex Headband with vegan leather exterior, 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 45-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 |
1) Mind the Gap - Sleek design frames the natural lines of your facial features and minimizes unsightly gap 2) Optional Custom Shield Kits - Laser engrave your logo, change your shield material and color 3) Cable & Cushion Ecosystem - Extend your functionality with the BoomPro Mic for gaming and communication, XL Memory Cushions, CoilPro extended cable and a variety of accessories to enhance your versatility 4) Auto Analog Switch - Plug a cable in the jack to automatically switch off all battery and electronics, turn your bluetooth headphones into a 'zero latency' weapon for the win |
Technical Details
- Type - Over-Ear Bluetooth Wireless Headphones
- Frequency Response - 5 - 30,000Hz
- Wired Latency - 0ms
- Battery - Up to 12 hours music playback (depending on volume/music)
- Impedance - 30 Ω
- Weight - 292g (with standard aluminum shields)
Press Accolades
'Best daily driver' – Gizmodo
'Built like a tank and delivers very strong Bluetooth performance' – CNET
'My favorite overall sounding headphone'–The Gaming Audiophile
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| Type | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
| Driver | Crossfade 2 Dual Diaphragm 50mm ft. CCAW Japanese coil | Crossfade 2 Dual Diaphragm 50mm ft. CCAW Japanese coil | Refined M-100 Dual Diaphragm 50mm |
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Qualcomm aptX | ✓ | Rose Gold Only | |
| Advanced Audio Codec | ✓ | ||
| Passive Noise Isolation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exoskeleton Case | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CliqFold | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Durable & Reinforced Cables | Durable & Reinforced Cables | Durable & Reinforced Cables | Durable & Reinforced Cables |
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| Price | — | $169.00 | $79.00 | -11% $178.00 List: $199.99 | -21% $299.95 List: $379.95 | $129.99 |
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| Sold By | — | ODcompany | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | GearNuts |
| connectivity tech | Wireless | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, RF | Bluetooth | Wireless | Wired |
| headphones form factor | In Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Wireless | Over Ear | Over Ear |
| connector type | 3.5mm Jack | wireless | usb-c,wireless | USB | — | 3.5mm Jack |
| noise control | sound isolation | — | sound isolation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | sound isolation |
| headphones jack | Wireless | — | 3.5 mm Jack | — | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| cable feature | — | Without Cable | Without Cable | Detachable | Without Cable | Detachable |
| control type | Volume Control | Media Control | Volume Control | Media Control | Voice Control | Media Control |
Customer reviews
4.3 out of 5
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1,217 global ratings
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My 2nd Set of V-Moda Headphones did not Disappoint!
I've been a professional DJ for many years, eventually switching from my trusty Sure cans over to V-Moda Crossfade LP (non wireless) for my DJ gigs about 4 years ago. I put the original Crossfade LP headphones through a lot of abuse including long nights at high volumes, being knocked around, thrown in boxes with equipment, loaned to other DJs and dropped. The old ones started to show their wear by the plastics eventually getting hairline cracks and the earpads getting small cracks in the vinyl but they still sound and fit great and the original cable is still perfect.I'd been wanting a pair of the wireless versions for a couple years but the price point kept me away. I finally got a set when they were on sale and they're wonderful. They remind me of my old crossfades in many ways but with a key difference- they're bluetooth!Sound Quality:Very good, clear sound and a little bassy depending on the music. I've seen reviews that say these have too much bass or not enough. I think that's pretty subjective on the part of the listener. I have a recording studio and these sound great for mixing and mastering as well as just listening to podcasts in bed. I have no criticism on the audio quality. I love it.Call Quality:One of the reasons I wanted these was the ability to take calls wirelessly when I'm listening to music. The audio coming into the headphones is fantastic, but the audio going out is not that great. I've had callers tell me that they had trouble understanding me and there was too much background noise. I believe this is due to the placement of the mic which is on the right side facing forward. Don't expect these to be your go-to for phone calls. They work in a pinch but they're really designed for music. That's the reason for 4 stars on sound quality. Purely because of the mic for calls, not because of the actual speakers.My favorite feature:The fact that you can plug them in and use them wired. This is awesome. I can plug them in and use them for DJing, or just unplug the cable and bluetooth them to my iPhone when I want to listen to music or podcasts. This makes these headphones incredibly versatile.Durability:These will last for years. The included case is a bit large but very durable and holds all the cables that are included. The headband will not lose its shape and the fit is consistent. Perfect to go in your backpack or large purse.Tips:Get the XL ear cushions for extended listening comfort. I didn't have these on my old V-Modas and my ears would start to hurt after about 45minutes. The larger cushions eliminate this and they're very easy to change.
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Carlos Perez
EXCELENTES AUDIFONOS
Reviewed in Mexico on December 4, 2019Color: GunmetalStyle: WirelessVerified Purchase
IG-ISSI
Muy buenos auriculares
Reviewed in Spain on April 15, 2020Color: GunmetalStyle: WirelessVerified Purchase
Dean Attaran
I love these headphones
Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2017Color: GunmetalStyle: WirelessVerified Purchase
Hitesh
Sounds like heaven
Reviewed in India on December 16, 2017Color: GunmetalStyle: WirelessVerified Purchase
amazonist
素人レビューなのでご参考程度に。
Reviewed in Japan on January 4, 2020Color: GunmetalStyle: WirelessVerified Purchase
