V-Moda Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear Headphone - Gunmetal Black

I bought these headphones based on reviews I've seen scattered on the internet. On recommendation, I bought these - slightly scared I spent $300 on headphones that are subpar. Once I received the package itself, I knew I wasn't dealing with any middle-of-the-mall pair of headphones. The packaging was nice; you could immediately tell that the gods presented you with a musical gift based on packaging alone. The headphones came with x1 micro-USB cable & x1 analog audio cable. They sync'ed to my phone without any problem what-so-ever but I have not had the opportunity to sync these headphones with another device while simultaneously playing music. These are over-the-ear headphones and they ISOLATE noise; they do not cancel noise. However when you're jamming out to your favorite tracks...you can't hear anything at all. The sound quality is the main selling point here. Sound quality is superb and will surpass just about any pair of headphones that seemed worthy enough to cling to your ears. The high & lows are incredibly powerful. I was able to pickup partitions of my favorite music that I've never heard before; the clarity the VMODA Crossfade provide is unmatched. This, in no way, distorted mids. The Crossfade wireless perfectly ties highs mids & lows together like the Holy Trinity. Unlike some headphones I've experienced, you can FEEL the bass resonating from them. This makes the music you're listening much more enjoyable. A concern many have had would be the quality of music with Bluetooth compared to a wired connection. Fear not! These bad boys sound almost exactly alike when compared to a wired connection. There is a very, very small difference between the two. You would be incredibly surprised how similar the 2 connections are. These are, without a doubt, the best sounding Bluetooth headphones you will listen to. Overall durability? You're not breaking these headphones any time soon. The headband is made of steel yet provides a lot of flexibility. I purposely tried to bend the steel bands connected to the drivers and couldn't. You will have to put in serious effort in order to bend these beasts. There are kevlar wrapped wires hanging above each driver; they do not get in the way in any fashion. Some have complained about getting this wire caught when taking the headphones off but I do not see how this is possible. To protect your favorite headphones, you will also receive a nice case to store your headphones & accessories into; the case has a decent amount of durability behind it so you can store your jam boxes and be on your way. The battery life is also something to be remembered. These have latest almost 8 hours before needing to be charged again. Need a quick charge before heading to the gym? Thankfully these babies are equipped with quick charge. 15 minutes of charging will get you 2 hours of listening! While these sleek pair of headphones scream superb quality - it does come with a few cons. One major con are the 'memory foam' ear pads. Since I use these headphones throughout a majority of my day...my ears would begin to hurt and I'd have to take my headphones off. My ears were pressing against the drivers which made them more & more uncomfortable to wear. I solved this problem by spending the extra money on a pair of XL ear pads. Installing these XL ear pads was incredibly easy. Some have said the earpads 'increase' sound quality but I don't find this to be true however they also did not take AWAY from my music experience. The ear pads are a comfort upgrade only. Want to use these headphones for gaming on your Xbox One? These are excellent gaming headphones; Don't expect something similar to a 5.1/7.1 surround sound though - remember...these aren't designed for gaming but make an excellent alternative regardless. If you plan on chatting while gaming: do yourself a favor - buy the BoomPro microphone. The stock analog cable DOES transmit voice however you may sound incredibly muffled to a point where no one can hear you. You CANNOT sync these headphones via Bluetooth to an Xbox one. You will need to plug these headphones directly into the Xbox one controller. Verdict? Buy. Buy. Buy. Take the $300 and spend it. Once you encapsalte yourself into the music with these beastly headphones you will become a V-MODA enthusiest. I sure am now and will recommend these to ANYBODY in search for new headphones. While the price is steep...you absolutely cannot deny the overall music quality & headphone durability. TL;DR PROs: Highs & lows sound incredibly superb. Bass so distinct it can be felt while simtaneously not distorting any highs, mids or lows. Bluetooth vs Analog connection sound incredibly similar and the difference can go unnoticed. Bluetooth mic sounds incredibly clear. Durability seems top-notch; you won't be bending/breaking the steel band without serious effort. Lots of battery life. Quick-charged enabled. (~15 minute charge = ~2 hours of music) CONs: Stock ear pads may be too small & your ears may touch the drivers. (Buy XL Ear pads, $20.) Stock analog cable, if used for communication, will make you sound muffled & almost uncomprehendable. (If needed for gaming, buy a VMODA BoomPro mic) You don't own these yet.

The quick version: Love these headphones. Great sound, tons of bass. Can use either bluetooth or wired, which is a must. Solid little headphone. Now if you want more details.... SOUND: I really like the sound. I switched over from V-Moda's M-100. That was my favorite headphone to this point. I think the M-100 sound is a little more refined (you can distinguish slightly better between low/mid/high), but I think I like the Crossfade even better regardless. The bass in really booming! Without rigorously comparing them side-by-side to other headphones, you cannot possibly be disappointed. Unless you are an audiophile, but in that case I don't know why you are looking at these anyway. There is a very slight difference in the sound from wired to bluetooth, but it tends to feel like the bluetooth sounds even better! Big surprise to me. BLUETOOTH: This is my first bluetooth headphone. Never thought I would go that route, but having the wired option helped me make the switch. If the battery dies, you can just plug in. The bluetooth has been cutting in and out on me very briefly at times, but that might be more on my iPhone than the headphones (my iPhone has been a little weird lately.) I am very happy with the bluetooth. BATTERY: Seems to hold up well! I use wired most of the time at my desk at work to save battery. I used bluetooth for a couple weeks without charging it getting in and out of work. I have a 15 minute walk each way. The battery indicator is on your phone in the top bar. It doesn't seem to be super accurate, but it does the job! And it is way easier to see than having to take off your headphones to look. It only comes with the cable, so you have to use a plug from your phone. COMFORT: I wear them all day long. I get a little sore at times, but they are super comfortable overall. I do know if you could wear any headphone all day. I highly recommend the XL ear pads. They would be much less comfortable without them. I haven't used them with the stock ear pads, so I can't comment on those. DURABILITY: V-Moda is known to have put these through the ringer. They feel very solid. The only weak point is the little plastic piece where the fabric on the band ends before the ear cups. If you wear the headphones off one ear, the twist can eventually pull one of the screws out. I did this to my M-100s, but they still worked and felt great months after the screw (1 of 3) broke. My old Beats broke after the same use, but instead of a little screw pulling out, the band actually cracked. V-Moda wins that battle hands down. FUNCTION: They don't have the Cliq-Fold function that the M-100s have, but I don't really mind. I haven't needed to collapse them yet. The buttons are a little hard to find when they are on your head, but you will get the hang of it. Overall, I am very happy with these headphones. They sound great, look great, and feel great.

This is a first day review of the headphones right out of the box. First let me say that the packaging is very appropriate for how the company promotes their product. Nothing about the packaging is cheap, as a matter of fact first impression was that you were getting your money’s worth. The box is secured with a ribbon that you must cut to show it’s straight from the manufacture. Out of the box everything was neat and protected. The headphones came with a nice molded case and all the accessories as promised on the box. The shields even had protective wrapping to prevent scratches and such. Giving the headphones a quick look over, you’ll see the quality of the build and especially the metal arms which the earpieces swivel on. Not a solid plastic arm like most of the other brands that I’ve looked at and tested, in which could be prone to split and crack at some point with excessive use. When you see these in person, you’ll know that pics doesn’t do it any justice. At this price point you get a very professional looking headphone and one that you can use in the gym (my main reason). Pairing was simple, didn’t even need the directions. Had a charge right out the box. Put them on and the fit was comfortable and being that my hat size is 7 3/8, it sat well on my dome. I believe that the metal arms and the swivel capability help with that. Even if you have a smaller head, it will be a good fit. They are a little heavier that some of the others out there, but nothing that’s intolerable, I think it makes them sit and feel better. Now turning them on and listening to music (using Spotify and tracks saved to my phone) was a nice mix of mids and highs. The bass was moderate and not overbearing or under-achieving. I’m sure you can use your device’s or a 3rd party equalizer to make some adjustments. But for me it was fine. I’m not an audiophile by any means, just a guy who likes his music crisp, clear and lively. That is what these will deliver. I wore them for 30 minutes and had no issues with discomfort (I wear glasses). The memory foam cushions kept the right amount of pressure. Now for those wondering about wearing them in the gym, wonder no more. I started off on the elliptical and there were no issues with the headphones moving around (I have a somewhat of a bald head with a little fuzz). I did notice that it was getting a little warm around the ears after the first 10 minutes or so, but that’s to be expected with over-the-ear headphones. I did buy the XL ear cushions like allot of folks suggested but didn’t swap them out yet. Once I started to sweat, the headphones remained in place 30 minutes later. I tried the incline bench and nautilus equipment with no issues even using overhead movements and the headphones not getting in the way. I cannot say how well they would stay in place for flat bench or decline, but I would suspect that you wouldn’t have an issue unless you have allot of hair, in which you’d have the same issue with most other headphones. The volume on the headphones will get loud if you set the volume all the way up on your device and then use the headphones to control. When the volume is low, you can still pick up noise around you, which is good and turned up, will even drown out the music the gym plays. I have not tested taking a call with these, but should you be on the phone in the gym anyway???? I received compliments maybe because I wasn’t wearing the run of the mill black headphones that all look alike. I have the shiny red shielded, slimmer than most stylish, V-Modas! Bottom line: Quality build, great fit, best looking, water/sweat resistant, easy controls/pairing, no discomfort after wearing for 1hr 45 mins straight. The sound is in the sweet spot for listening to most genres in my opinion. I have Harmon Kardon and Beats by Dre in my vehicles and for me the sound is in between the 2 as far as headphones could go. Plus, after researching, I’ve found that the people who have bought the Crossfade Wireless, the M100s and other models are longtime customers and those that really are into sound. Oh yeah and you can’t beat what you are getting at this price point!

I will be honest. I picked up the M100 the first week it came out. I did not like the M100. Maybe I had a lemon, but I didn't give it another chance afterwards. I have to say, it hasn't even been a day since I've owned the XFW and I am in love with it. I do have other bluetooth headphones but this blows it away by far. I've been using the MEEAudio Air-Fi Matrix2 for the past few months. The M2 was nice in that it had a long battery life and was light, but it pretty much stopped there. The M100 sounds wonderful not only for a bluetooth headphone, but for a headphone in general. I was surprised to be honest. I've probably logged about 7 hours on it so far, and I'll say the sound does not disappoint. This also is coming from someone who owns multiple $1,000 to $2000 dollar headphones and IEMS. Here is a list of what I am comparing it to: 1964 Adel U12 Universal Noble Audio K10 Universal JH Roxanne Universal UM Mentor Universal Shure SE 846 Aurisonics ASG-2 Sennheiser IE80 Sennheiser IE8i HiSound Wooduo2 JVC HA-SZ 2000 Pioneer HDJ 2000 MK2 Sennheiser Amperior Sony MDR 7520 Sennheiser HD8 Audeze LCD2.2 Beyerdynamic DT770-80 Sennheiser HD600 ATH Pro700MK2 JVC FX700 Westone 3 JVC FXZ200 Hifiman HE400 Sennheiser HD25 II Westone UM3X Sony XB90EX ATH-CKS1000 Sennheiser IE800 Denon D600 Denon D2000 Denon D5000 Sony XB500 Ultrasone Pro 900 Ultrasone DJ1 Pro A&H Xone XD-53 Vmoda M100 Sennheiser IE8 So, I own and have heard a decent amount of mid-priced to higher end headphones, and you can take it from me that I know what a good sounding headphone should sound like. To review the XFW, it still may be early, but my initial impressions are that it is an upgrade from the M100, the fact that it does not fold doesn't bother me. It is solid. I can't see an issue with this, and this will be going through the rounds with my workouts, so I can write a follow-up review in about 2-3 months from now. It fits sung, good to above average isolation. I had an old pair of XL pads from the M100, and installed them on the XFW, beautiful fit and comfort. I really can't say much other than to try one. It has a very lush sound. It also will go LOUDER than any other bluetooth headphone you've probably tried. Nothing more frustrating than not being able to get than extra 1-3db out of a headphone, not the problem here. It is a bit heavier than some other bluetooth headphones, but what do you expect. This isn't a toy, there are most likely some high quality components being used here, so I'll make the trade-off. But from Amazon prime if you want it extra quick, I got mine in less than 24 hours, even though I ordered 2day prime.

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.

V-Moda is a brand that has always been very fashion forward. It was until the M80 and M100 in which they were able take traction and gain popularity by merging their designs with respectable acoustics that was generally pleasing to a wide range of people. Now, they have finally taken what made them popular and removed the wires. This is the new Crossfade Wireless. The box is a bit taller than the M100’s version because there is no longer the click fold hinge that allowed the headphone to collapse in upon self, rendering the new Crossfade wireless not as portable. This may be a deal breaker to some, but the included case is still of quality and attempts to minimize its footprint by molding its shape to the headphone. Included in the box is a spare set of shields usually this will be the custom set you’ve created. You have your quick guide and warranty information especially informing you about V-Moda’s kick ass immortal life program. Inside the specially molded clamshell zipper case you’ll find the micro USB cable to charge your headphones and the 1 button with an in-line microphone cable allowing you to use the Crossfade wireless in passive mode in the event the battery dies or you simply yearn for the best possibly sound quality. And at last you have the clip to mount the case on a bag or your belt. The Crossfade Wireless retains the same incredibly rugged and sexy design as the M-100 and LP series. What’s even more amazing is that it keeps the same size even despite now housing internal electronics to allow wireless connectivity. I have the XL pads installed and these offer improved cushion depth, a bigger soundstage and a smoother sound as well a wider ear diameter for superior comfort over the stock pads. A much recommended upgrade. The headband offers substantial padding to avoid hot points at the top of the head and remains aesthetically pleasing by not being overly bulky and/or not aligning to the curvature of your head. In summary, these are gorgeous, well-built headphones that can easily withstand everyday wear and tear and if you do break them, the immortal life program is an option. The location of the wireless controls are fairly intuitive. On the top left we have the volume down button. On the top middle, we have the multi button, play, pause, answer and reject calls as well as activating your voice assistant and on the top right we have the volume up button. Moving down we have a single rocker that when pushed to the middle turns on the headphone and pairs it to the last known device and when pushed and held to the far right for 2-3 seconds puts it in pairing mode. The Crossfade wireless can be connected to 2 devices at once, for example a smart watch and a smart phone or a smart phone and a tablet. The M-100 was at a time my favorite headphone, but it was until I ventured off into what other high quality portable offerings were available that made me see its flaws. The M-100 is undeniably a pleasing and fun sounding headphone with stunning bass performance, but its resolution and coherency leaved some to be desired. The Crossfade Wireless is a welcoming improvement. By taking the famous M-100 sound and fine tuning the frequency response balance to be more linear as well as brining out more resolving power to allow the subtle textures and harmonic low level details to surface has resulted in being my favorite Bluetooth headphone, period and possibly being my overall “favorite” sounding headphone surpassing the Master & Dynamic MH40. Yes, these are that DAMN good. When in Bluetooth operation, the following said about the sound quality of the Crossfade Wireless is still mostly the same, but it just doesn’t have the same level of detail and overall focus as when it is wired and plugged into a fine setup. Other than that, these are the best sounding Bluetooth headphones I have heard and owned surpassing the Parrot Zik 2, Sennheiser Momentum Wireless, Sony XB950BT, Bang & Olufsen H8, Definitive Technology Symphony 1, Beats Studio Wireless, Beats Solo2 Wireless, Samsung Level Over and Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless. The sound of Crossfade wireless is still immediately on the fun sounding side of the spectrum, but still very refined and coherent. No part of the frequency range is absent. The bass extends endlessly and punches you with no mercy when the song calls for it. This is one of the most downright seductive bass presentations that I have ever heard and it manages to integrate into the midrange quite stupendously well without destroying that whole octave. The midrange is still a bit relaxed, but it’s more neutral sounding than the M100 and sounds clean and proportionally well represented. Vocals sound rich and full even whilst the bass is turning the skin on your face into water waves. The treble seems a bit more present and extended over the M100, but most importantly, it’s a cleaner and more natural sounding treble which really helps clean up the initial transients thus improving imaging and granting the Crossfade Wireless a very, very good soundstage for a closed back and among my best performers in that region. Now, these aren’t my best sounding portables, but they are not far from it whilst retaining a character that grants them undeniable enjoy ability. I love to be able hear every single thing in the recording, but I more importantly enjoy feeling the emotion in the recording more and this is where the Crossfade Wireless excels.

Unbelievable over-ear wireless headphones. These V-Moda Crossfade Wireless headphones are very visually appealing. They arrived very fast and were brand spanking new. I bought the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Over-Ear wireless headphones and returned them right away after I got my V-Moda Wireless headphones. I did this for a number of reasons: the sennheisers are fairly expensive cans ($500+!), the sennheisers are also bigger and I believe they look slightly more distasteful when they are over your head. By no means does it look bad however, I prefer the sleeker design of the V-modas. I also love the customizability of the V-modas. I was slightly disappointed hearing that the V-Moda wireless model will not be having the folding/clicking mechanism that the M-100's had but the V-moda wireless already leaves such a small footprint that it doesn't suffer much from the lack of this folding mechanism. Now lets get into the sound: The V-Moda Crossfade wireless offers superb sound - especially at its price point. The highlight of it being its very noticeable bass (by no means jaw-rattling, but indeed felt when compared to the Sennheiser momentum line up). Although the bass is much more pronounced and heart-felt the V-moda team did a remarkable job in fine-tuning the bass so that it doesn't leak into the mids and highs and disturb those ends of the musical spectrum. In other words, the highs and mids are still present and do not suffer from the blossoming bass (great job V-Moda!). The ear cups encompassed my ears perfectly and were very comfortable. If they happen to not work for you, you can buy the XL versions which are sold separately (around 20 bucks). Another amazing aspect of these headphones is the build quality. These feel substantial when you hold onto them without being heavy. These metals are built with some plastic and a lot of metal which really improves its structural integrity. In other words they are very strong cans which will last you a good amount of time. The clamping pressure of these headphones is perfect (on the snug side but by no means uncomfortable). I use them while I workout and so far they are amazing. However they are probably not the best option if you run a lot. Bluetooth connectivity is amazing. I tested them out and the range is around 30ft. These are wired too so you get the best of both worlds. Personally I listen to a lot of rap, rock and hip hop genres of music and I believe these headphones are tailored towards that spectrum of electronic/modern music. If you listen to classical I think there are better headphone options out there like the Sennheiser momentum line up. These V-Moda's will do a good job with classical music but I believe it's tailored towards more modern and younger crowd of individuals. IN CONCLUSION: These headphones are by far my favorite headphones to date. They are exceptional in the sound, portability, visual appeal and comfortability aspects and for $300 you are getting much more than you paid for. If anything, I wish they update this version and add the folding mechanism which will manage to make this headphone EVEN better. I hope you pick one of these up because they will most definitely not disappoint.

I purchased these headphones a couple months ago, and not once have I regretted doing so. I would describe my music taste as anything that isn't country or rap (and yes, there are of course exceptions to the rule) with a preference towards dubstep (Lindsey Stirling and the like). They perform admirably in every way possible to my untrained ears. The bass hits hard, but is also still pleasantly warm and not boomy, which is in stark contrast to many cheaper pairs of headphones I have run into over the years. Mids are crispy and clear, and I personally turned down the high end stuff with an EQ, but that's just my preference. I am coming from a dearly loved pair of the legendary ATH-M50x's that served me well for a good couple of years. Nothing happened to them, but I wanted something with a little more bass and without a cord. These most certainly delivered. I can get a full week of use out of them walking around the university with them on at 30% volume and about 2-3 hours of use a day. Going from someone who had to deal with a clunky cord all the time to having a completely wireless pair of headphones is a transformative experience, one that I recommend experiencing in some capacity or another. I have never used the included cord with them, though I did purchase the boom-pro mic that they sell so I can use it as a gaming headset, and I am also quite impressed with the quality of that. The mic is a little quiet, but that can be dealt with on the software side quite easily. As for comfort, the ATH-M50x's (with velour earpads) win by a landslide, though that is mitigated by purchasing the XL pads. They help a ton, as the included pads are far too shallow, and frankly hurt to use for more than a couple minutes. Regarding the default volume, I quite agree with a few of the other reviewers in that it defaults to an uncomfortably high volume when you first turn it on. This is more of a gripe than anything, as it is just as easy to turn them on, bump the volume down, and then put them on. TL;DR: Fantastic sounding, great battery life, durable, spectacular aesthetics, make sure to buy the XL pads, and turn them on before you put them on your head because they default to an uncomfortably loud volume. Shown in the picture is my pair of gunmetal black ones with a custom brushed weathering pattern of my own design and the gray XL earpads.

La calidad de estos auriculares es muy buena tanto en materiales de construcción como en el sonido potenciado en V (buenos agudos y graves, con medios decentes). Si bien es cierto que pesan un poco en mano, puestos en la cabeza son muy cómodos y casi no los notas puestos. Si que es cierto que para la gente que use gafas puede ser un poco incómodo al principio hasta coger el punto (pero bueno, esto es normal para cualquier headset). Anteriormente los cargaba con un cable micro-USB que tenía de Nokia y el adaptador de un Xiaomi e iba bien, cargaban con normalidad. Hoy he probado el cable oficial que viene con los cascos porque es más largo y casi arden. La luz naranja parpadeaba rapidamente de forma anormal y ha empezado a oler a quemado. Los he encendido y el led blanco estaba fundido. Debió ser una unidad defectuosa. El servicio de atención al cliente de Amazon de 10. En 3 días recibí otros.

Over the past few weeks I have tried out quite a few over-ear bluetooth headphones in a mad search for the ‘ultimate’ bluetooth headphone. I have tried the Bose QC35’s, V-Moda Crossfade Wireless and now the Sennheiser PXC550’s (I wanted to also try the new Sony MDR1000x models but they appear to be sold out with a two month waiting list - and I’m the impatient type. My usual wired headphones consist of the following (all of which are used regularly): Ultimate Ears Triple Fi 10 - in ear monitor 1More Hybrid Triple Driver - in ear monitor Sony XBA H1 - in ear monitor Apple Earpods - fall out of ear earbud Audio Technica ATH50X - Full Size Over-Ears (make you look a bit like a Cyberman) Playback electronics include: Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (an excellent audio player - especially with the inclusion of Neutron). Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 - also quite nice sound quality through headphone out - even with stock ROM AgpTEK H01 - Micro SD based lossless player with a very powerful amplifier on-board. My music tastes are beginning to vary in my old age - Rush, Pink Floyd, Queen, Bach, Fleetwood Mac, Vivaldi, William Orbit, Hanz Zimmer - you get the idea. Most of my music is well-encoded MP3’s (either 320K rips - some of the older stuff ripped using EAC/LAME (with some cool psycho-acoustical filtering applied) and some downloaded FLAC files. In other words, perhaps not the best in the world but certainly a significant step up from entry-level. My criteria in order of importance is: Sound Quality Volume Ability to pair with two phones Reliable Bluetooth connection Battery Life Facility to use wired connection Comfort I can tolerate some discomfort as I am frequently having to remove my headphones when working but they’ve gotta sound good and loud. I normally like a sound signature that’s neutral (with perhaps just a hint of deep bass) normally. I don’t tend to mind a slight dip in treble as I’m quite sensitive to shrieking upper mids (that’s what happens when you’re married). The ideal sound signature for me normally comes from my Ultimate Ears Triple Fi’s and 1More Triple Driver in ear monitors. Externals and Bluetooth The V-Moda’s feel reassuringly solid - this is helped by the metal shields which give the headphones a rather unique look. Whilst smaller than some over-ear headphones I find them reasonably comfortable. They are tight fitting but this actually helps when you’re walking around with them as they don’t shift position at all. You could use them for working out without too much problems but I personally would rather use wireless earbuds for something like that. I can bend over to stroke the cat without them slipping off. The buttons are situated at the top of the right hand earcup and are a little mushy in operation. Whilst they may not have the technical wizardry of the touch controls found on the Sony MDR1000x’s and Sennheiser 550’s, they do have the advantage of not being accidentally activated every time you move or remove your headphones. Double and triple tapping for track switching can be a little tricky but at least it allows the volume buttons to be dedicated rather than multi-function. The cushions are soft and comfortable and I have no problems in wearing them on and off pretty much all day without problems. I must admit I’m tempted to get the larger pads although I'm not sure what sort of difference they will offer and whether I would even like the changes that they could make to the sound quality. The power/bluetooth pairing switch leaves a little to be desired as well - although it's not quite as flimsy as the switch found on the Bose QC35's, it's still a little loose and feels somewhat cheap. One thing I really do like about these headphones though is that they don't have a really bright bluetooth status light - this is something that really annoys me with other bluetooth headphones. The status light is nicely dim - but just as informative. Bluetooth operation is excellent with these headphones. They connect pretty quickly to your device and tend to maintain a good solid connection as long as you don’t go too far out of range. I typically find that with the inexpensive bluetooth sports earbud type headphones, you can lose connection by simply putting your phone in your trouser pockets whilst walking - there’s no problem in this regard with the V-Moda’s. Double tapping on the MODE button to change tracks does have a small delay but it’s not really that much of a problem once you get used to it. Volume changes take fairly big steps when using the headphone controls - this is something that thankfully can be compensated used the volume controls on your playback device for fine tuning. This is something that I find with virtually all bluetooth headphones though and the V-Moda’s are no worse than many of the others. The headphones also come supplied with a nice nylon covered heavy-duty cord for wired listening. This cable is designed to only be used one way and features a simple single button remote and microphone - a welcome addition. Unlike many bluetooth headphones which offer this feature, the sound quality differences between wired and wireless use are fairly subtle - more on this in the sound quality section. Needless to say, the differences are nowhere near as profound as the changes found on many active noise cancelling headphones - which can sound truly dreadful when used passively with a cable. Sound Quality - Wired and Bluetooth As mentioned in the opening paragraphs I have had the chance recently to try out a few of the top-end wireless headphones recently and have been somewhat surprised by my findings. The Bose QC35’s are a very competent headphone with a very nice, warm and comfortable sound quality and superb active noise cancellation. I must admit I was very tempted to keep these - however I found the sound a little bit boring and felt that they didn’t quite go loud enough for my tastes. Don’t get me wrong, I almost never listened to music at their full volume but found that I was usually only a couple of steps below max. I wasn’t at all impressed with the Sennheiser PXC550’s. I found the sound quality to be a little too bright, brittle and fatiguing to listen to. Their biggest failing though was their utter lack of volume. I found I was listening quite comfortably to my music literally at full volume all the time. Sorry Sennheiser but no amount of clever bells and whistles and active noise cancelling can make up for that. They went back within a couple of days. The V-Moda Crossfade Wireless doesn’t feature active noise cancelling. And to be honest I can’t help thinking that this was a good move on their part. The Moda’s have a bass-heavy sound - but not really in a bad way. I must admit it did take a little getting used to but the sound signature of these headphones are pretty addictive.. Bass is deep and punchy. Really deep notes still maintain their pitch and make it easy to follow. The mids are slightly recessed but still show a lot of detail. Strings resonate nicely and there is a sense of depth which you don’t get with earbuds. Treble is slightly recessed but this does make for an inoffensive and non-fatiguing character. There is a difference between wired and wireless when it comes to sound quality. When using the wire, bass is tighter and less ‘boomy’ and the sound becomes a little less congested. That’s not to say that the wireless performance is shoddy - far from it. Wireless performance is excellent - the headphones have plenty of meaty volume and they sound excellent with some of the more vintage rock albums in my collection. I have a fairly broad taste in music and every genre played well with these headphones - rock, trance, folk - even classical. Range was good - comparable with the Bose QC35’s and Sennheiser PXC550. One thing I feel like I should point out is that i am using Android devices (and dedicated mp3 players - the excellent Agptek Hp01 and Benjie players specifically) and I don’t have a problem with the fact that the headphones don't use the aptx protocol for bluetooth - having tried the Sennheiser PXC550’s that do use aptx, I definitely prefer the sound quality of the V-moda”s. Whilst I have to accept that the V-Moda’s are likely to produce better sound quality when used wirelessly with the Apple iPhone rather than Android devices because they have compatible high speed bluetooth protocols, I’m still more than happy with the sound quality from my Android devices. I have just purchased the XL Earpads for the V-Moda’s. To be honest I didn’t really have a problem with the earpads supplied with the headphones - I was simply curious as to how these pads would improve both the sound and comfort. Obviously something like this is a personal thing (size and shape of your head and your personal sound preferences). I noticed the bass went a little deeper and the transitions from bass to treble seem to be a little more seamless and they were slightly more comfortable. Interestingly I found that the larger pads let in a little more external sound than the default ones - only a little bit though, and I’m hoping they will soften up a little more with use as they feel a little stiff. To sum up. In case you haven’t noticed I really like these headphones. They tick pretty much all my boxes - good sound quality, loud volume, fun sound signature, pretty comfortable, very well made, good battery life, non-fiddly controls that don’t get triggered accidentally, nice case and cable and they can pair up to two phones simultaneously - something I definitely needed. They also sound really good when used with a cable - and can be easily driven to very high levels when driven from my phone - again, something the others I tried really couldn’t do. I was planning on trying out the new Sony MDR1000X noise cancelling bluetooth headphones but Amazon didn’t have them in stock at the time and, after extensive listening to the V-Moda’s, I decided that I didn’t want the compromises to sound quality that active noise cancellation tends to bring into the mix. They’re not perfect though. Top end is recessed, upper mid range is recessed, low mids and bass are enhanced/boosted and they’re expensive. Much of the bluetooth technology employed by V-Moda could have been improved on but the amplification section is wonderfully powerful and the drivers definitely offer a nice full sound. No buyers remorse here at all - I’m quite confident I’ve made the right choice - even if I am 250 quid down. I hope this review helps people when trying to make a choice regarding bluetooth headphones. Remember that one man’s meat is another man’s poison - but with Amazon’s excellent returns policy why not try them out and see what you think. For rock, hip-hop (ughh - spit) and that sort of modern bass-heavy genre they’re great. For classical, string quartet and perhaps jazz - you might want to look at something else.

Se la prima impressione fosse quella giusta allora WOW... Apri il pacco amazon, scarti e ti ritrovi questa scatola molto compatta arancio e nera con una maniglia di gomma, un bottone di ferro (una borchia di ferro si avete capito bene) che chiude la scatola e un sigillo di stoffa rossa da tagliare e già qui il packing ha vinto tutto...apriamo lo scatolo ed esce questa confezione di gomma plasticata che (non so perchè mi ricorda la forma di Alien..o qualcosa di fantascientifico.. mai vista una cosa del genere) contiene le nostre cuffie....le nostre cuffie belle belle da morire (ma piccole rispetto a quello che immaginavo dalle foto) bellissimi materiali però però...ci sono due cavetti attaccati ai padiglioni (ci vuole un attimo a tagliarli o strapparli per sbaglio...) un pò troppo stile retrò.. Poi la prendo in mano e mi accorgo che i padiglioni non si possono girare piegare (solo allungare ma di poco) ..insomma non si adattano alla testa...come appunto le cuffie di una volta, e sicuramente capisco che una cuffia che non si piega ha bisogno di una custodia ma che comunque in una borsa piccola non ci entrerà mai.... Ok mi dico però chi se ne frega sono bellissime...vediamo come si sentono... Le attacco con il cavo al samsung s8 ...ma come si sentono una schifezza....nooooo...mi dico è impossibile...ovviamente il cavo ha un suo verso (la terza cuffia con lo stesso problema sono cavi fuori standard che sembrano standard..va bhe..) metto la parte dritta in cuffia e la parte a L nel cellulare e noto che il volume è molto alto..l'audio buono (mi aspettavo meglio però il cellulare non è un hifi...) e penso che forse vanno rodate. Le provo in bluetooth (c'è un pulsante dedicato molto solido a destra) ed il volume contina ad essere alto , insomma la stessa qualità o quasi con il cavo..ottimo penso..però...però...l'audio è piatto porca miseria!!!! Gli alti sono abbastanza buoni ma non mi sembrano esaltanti ..i bassi sono equilibrati ma presenti (come cuffie dj buone di qualche anno fa ) Non sono nè scomode nè molte comode , stringono un pò... Ecco queste sono le prime impressioni a caldo. Voglio dare 5 stelle sulla fiducia perchè voglio capire se il suono possa migliorare dopo il rodaggio. Mi spaventa la scomodità, perchè i padiglioni sono sottili ..però quanto sono belle....aggiornamenti a seguire...

I love the design of these headphones, they feel super strong and sound amazing. Great for use when DJing, but also if you are looking for a punchy over-ear Bluetooth headset to use in your downtime.

- Construcción: 10/10 Estos auriculares tienen una calidad constructiva sobresaliente. Se notan densos y muy robustos. Muy buenos materiales y muy bien terminados. Metal, piel sintética de gran calidad, cables (tanto el de conexión como los que salen de la diadema hacia los cuencos) recubiertos y reforzados con kevlar, teniendo el de conexión ambos terminales recubiertos de oro y viniendo una clavija grande igualmente chapada en oro, acabados... La marca ha prestado atención hasta en los mínimos detalles, como la propia caja y el estuche rígido de transporte, moldeado con la forma de los auriculares. Dan la impresión de ser 100% premium, de tener algo realmente bueno entre las manos y de que van a durar una eternidad. - Diseño: 10/10 Su diseño, aunque esto sea algo ya más subjetivo, a mí personalmente también me encanta. - Comodidad: 9/10 Los imaginaba algo más grandes, de hecho tienen un tamaño que son digamos un poco supra-aurales (on-ear) sin llegar a ser completamente circum-aurales (over-ear), por lo que no cubren completamente las orejas, aunque esto en realidad no supone un problema en comodidad, ya que las almohadillas tienen un mullido viscoelástico simplemente extraordinario, algo fenomenal, se amoldan a cualquier perfil sin presionar y la comodidad resulta total, no molesta lo más mínimo. Respecto de aquellos que dicen que las almohadillas XL son algo estrictamente necesario o como mínimo recomendable, diré lo siguiente: no lo son por una razón muy simple, lo único que aportan es un pelín más de grosor, pero no de diámetro, por lo que estamos en las mismas, las orejas siguen sin quedar cubiertas por completo, las almohadillas no apoyan del todo en la cabeza, y lo mismo te da poner otras con 2 o 3 mm más de grosor, porque eso no subsana el "problema" (que en realidad no lo es), además que como digo las almohadillas que vienen de serie son más que suficientes y no solo son extraordinariamente cómodas, sino que también aislan bastante. Si fueran unos auriculares completamente circum-aurales les daría un 10/10, aunque por otra parte serían más voluminosos y francamente yo prefiero que sean algo más compactos manteniendo una comodidad aún más que suficiente. - Sonido: 9/10 Solo los he probado con cable. Aquellos que dicen que les faltan graves yo respondo que no saben lo que están diciendo. De hecho estos son unos auriculares donde los graves vienen enfatizados y mucho. Incluso casi demasiado. Tanto es así que más que faltarles les sobran. A mí personalmente me gusta, pero quizás hubiera preferido un pelín menos de graves. Esa es la razón por la que no le doy un 10. Pero claro, todo depende también del tipo de música que uno escuche: para clásica, instrumental, vocalista, etc, los graves velan un poco la transparencia y las voces, en cambio para música electrónica, rítmica, de percusión, rock, etc, pueden ser incluso el Santo Grial de los auriculares, aunque sigo pensando que los bajos están demasiado presentes. En lo personal habría preferido menos mid-bass manteniendo el sub-bass (o low-bass) para seguir teniendo profundidad pero solo cuando sea necesario, no siempre, y que medios y agudos (o sea la sensación general de transparencia) respirasen un poco más. Aún con todo, se lo perdono porque estoy absolutamente enamorado de estos auriculares. Además, su baja impedancia y alta sensibilidad hacen que puedan ser utilizados con cualquier fuente portátil (móvil, mp3, etc) sin necesidad de amplificador. - Nota final: 9/10 Nada en este mundo es perfecto, pero los detalles que hacen que ciertas calificaciones no lleguen a 10 (a la excelencia) en estos auriculares no significa que no sean buenos, al contrario, son muy muy buenos. Puedo vivir perfectamente con un diámetro de almohadillas un pelín inferior a lo, si nos ponemos estrictos, "deseable", porque el mullido y comodidad son de tal calidad que no noto que necesite ni quiera otra cosa, incluso si me apuras me gusta sentir esos "guantes" de piel sobre mis orejas porque las acaricia con dulzura y pueden respirar mejor, además que facilita el que el tamaño de los auriculares sea más compacto. También puedo vivir con unos bajos extrapotentes, ya que cuando quiero "caña" están ahí, y prefiero que estén ahí siempre (incluso cuando no los necesito tanto) a no tenerlos en los momentos en los que sí los quiero. Es decir, las cosas "negativas" de estos auriculares se tornan en positivas en realidad. Y su diseño y calidad constructiva son simplemente exquisitos... ¿¡A qué estáis esperando!?