I love the joy you have in giving this review and the honesty on how much you like them. I can't stop recommending these to people either. Wore them to work and kept rambling on how great they were, realizing later on that they didn't care one bit... hahaha. I guess that's how we tend to be at times. Great review.
It took a few hours getting used to my m-80s, coming from Grados. At first it was odd not having that open sound stage, but after some quality time and diff. music... WOW! These headphones are SWEET! Compact Fun Clear Powerful Sound! Thanks for the review!
I have the Vibratos and they are the most durable earbuds I've ever seen. Vmoda has the market for durability in audio products. They sound great for hip hop and rap as well. In my opinion, Vmoda is the up and coming standard for commercialized fun listening headphones.
Just to give people another opinion on these headphones they are amazing. Great sound, amazing noise isolation, and built to last. There is a little issue of comfort but after the first few days of wearing them for hours they basically shape to your head and soon you will feel very comfortable wearing them with no issue of ear pain. I love my m-80s and the best part about them is putting your own custom shield. These are just amazing headphones.
Vmoda had sort of a secret sale of the m100's pre-production units on his website about a month and a half back. They were known as the VTF-100's or pre production m100's. All i can say is that the weakness'es of the m80s were fixed with the m100's and then some. The bass is tighter and more textured than the m80s. The highs are sorted out, where the m80s had a 8k dip, the highs sound great. The mids sound better because the bass is not walking over the mids on the m100's as well.
I hope you will do a review of the new Crossfade LP2 ! Cuz I've got my eyes set on that one but it's not available in EU yet but I'd love to see the usual tests you do on the headphones before purchasing too. :)
V-moda, Good Job! I am always amazed by my M80's, I compared it with my Westone UM3XRC, M80 got the clarity (but of course can reach the "Highs" quality of UM3X but very close), very sweet and neutral mids, punchy and realistic Bass and SubBass (compared with my Focal XS Book 2.0 speaker). I listen to 24bit 192kHz music a lot, I gotta say I am so satisfied with the price and performance.
Just ordered these for next day delivery. Can't wait to start using them and breaking them in. I made the mistake of buying dre beats solo hd. Hopefully I'll see a significant difference!
The white ones look good. Ive seen em in a store. Realistically if style is your thing, you really can't go wrong with v-moda's stuff. And you'll be getting a LOT better sound than pretty pretty much eery other style phone on the market.
I had the same experience as you did, I turned the EQ to treble boost and that helped, since then I have gone back to EQ off and I am happy now. I think maybe they needed to be broken in a bit.
@Scorix Well I think it depends what you're looking for. The Crossfade LP2 got even stronger bass response, more neutral mids/highs while M-80 has a bit more forward midrange and less bass. I like a strong bass response and neither do I like on-ear so Crossfade LP2 looks like a better option to me but it certainly doesn't have to be the case for every1, maybe not Tyll either for example.
Had no clue you could extend/retract the earpiece, let alone how durable the headband is! I was disappointed how small they fit originally and it didn't feel like they could be adjusted but I didn't know how rough you could be with them
I'm coming from a pair of Sennheiser PX-100's known for their great sound for the price (only real headphones I've owned other than the Portapros for a few months) but have wanted a great sounding headphone that also looked good for AGES. I doubt I would be disapointed :)
I'd personally buy the V-moda M80s. Both sound great, however the SQ on the M80 provides a slightly better listening experience while also being more portable. However, you could get the ATH-M50 as low as 100, while the M80s seem to be staying at 180, while it may change after the M100s come out in July.
I've been eyeing these headphones for some time now but I don't think I will dish out the cash for these. I would rather get the HD25s :D BTW nice review as usual, keep em coming :)
I love you're vid reviews man, you are the best at it so fluid like youre just talking to me and no one else...you're like the white version of my querido papa(my dad) keep up the good work...any chance that you might review the aiaiai tma-1's? -Dan-
i ended up getting the m-80s two days before this came out . great review thanks for the reccomendation theyre my favorites too whats not to like about them
Salutations sir. I was questioning if the other V-Moda headphone products had replaceable ear cups as well because I find that to be an important aspect. Thank you for taking my comment in consideration. Good day.
for all you people wondering about the difference between the crossfade lp's and the m-80's from what ive read the m-80 are geared more towards the audiophile community and have a much better sound than the lp's but you might still want to do some research on which you buy depending on your budget
I already got the LP2 ... about a week before i found out about the m100 but I really don't mind it! I heard that the LP2 is more balanced than the original LP and then again, it's got 2 years warranty and immortal life, so those will last me alot of time. i had the stanton dj pro 3000 before my vmoda's and they started breaking in a week :P still liked them but had to super glue them... i sadly can't afford m100 for $300... but i'l be waiting for the Revolvers! :D
@ser363k Well those are in two completely different price ranges. The xb500s sound very distant while the lp2 is a bit more forward. If youre going to spend 200 on a bass heavy cans, look at the higher up sonys.
No doubt the bigger drivers help :) I'm very hard pushed. I'm very new to V-Moda, i.e only hearing about them a week or so ago, but I'm hooked... I really want to buy a pair. Only issue is, I was very tempted to just hit the buy button on the m80's (Amazon UK), but after hearing about the m100's, I'm now tempted to wait for reviews and may pre-order (though shipping is expensive from its retailer...) or wait to see what the prices are like once it arrives in the UK (?). Worth waiting?
@RamenBowlKing Definitely appeal to non-audiophile friends, especially the LP2, in my opinion, regardless the superior sound quality, only the fashionable looks will strike down the Beats too (I'm not a Beats hater, just personal and honest advice).
Great video! But could you give me your opinion on these headphones for vocals? If these aren't the best for clear vocals, could you recommend some headphones to me? Thanks in advance.
Good! :D I read a review where the M80s got a 9 out of 10 in the sound department. No doubt by the sounds of things, the M100s will be achieving a much higher score. Well looking forward to them :D They were compared to the Denon 7000s on one
@jonguyen89 I think if you enjoy the ATH M50s then the V-moda would be a smart choice yes. Just be sure that you let them burn in for a while, cause right out of the box some of the higher frequencies sound a little recessed, but after a few days of burn in they loosen up very nicely. The B&W P5's are very nice for jazz music as well, they're very warm headphones, but for RnB not so much. they're def not high-fidelity by any stretch. Overall the V-moda's have a better sound signature.
they need some time to burn, after some time of use they will get better. If you have them I recommend setting them at max volume when you are at work/school after 200 hours or something they are really good.
i have these and i basically blast my music in school and the class is silent but noone hears a thing but the second i take them off everyone turns to hear the loud music coming from them
For pop,rock, alternative and drum and bass... V-Moda M80, Audio Technica ATH-M50, pioneer HDJ 2000, beyerdynamic DT 1350 or AKG Q701? I use an iphone4s as the main player and would not like a portable amp with my headphones
Hi there, great review as always. Was going to get these but really didnt like how tight it was on my head :( So i went with HD 25's instead. I have a question about portable music players, I used to have an iphone which i used but no longer have it, I need something different. What would you suggest ? I heard good things about Cowon.
Considering the price difference, would you prefer these or the Skullcandy mix masters? Thank you so much for the review, I have been waiting for it for a long time.
I chose to buy this pair of headphones over ATH-M50s and DT770s and HD25s because I wanted a pair of good looking headphones that also sounded great and had great bass response. The EQ balance seems like it's extremely bass -biased. It almost seems like the EQ tuned into the headphone is more bass biased than the driver itself can handle, almost coming across as muddy sometimes? I would almost say almost overpowering? What do you think, InnerFidelity?
looking for good headphones with in the 0-150 price range that has lots of bass with clear audio nice mids n highs. i love reggae,gospel,dancehall,hiphop,and dupstep. any ideas of what to get.??
I found the crossfade lp fit to tight and hurt my ears and head. But your saying I can bend it to for looser? Maybe I will give them a try other than the comfort level I liked them.
When do you plan on doing a review for the Crossfade LP2 by V-MODA because I can't find any reviews on them :/ I can only find videos and reviews on the regular LP
Just purchased a pair of these are reading and watching this review, cant wait to get them now, am i right in thinking he M100 are bigger and less portable? Im def not a DJ or anything and I paid £85 for my M80's but wandering if I should have got the m100 now
I read different reviews of the aiaiai tma-1 and those who reviewed them said they were as good or better than the dt1350's and the hd25's Hopefully you'll find the time to prove them right or wrong
So you could definitely make these headphones portable cause I have audio technichas m50s and they are not really portable but sound great so should I get these v modas
I love the joy you have in giving this review and the honesty on how much you like them. I can't stop recommending these to people either. Wore them to work and kept rambling on how great they were, realizing later on that they didn't care one bit... hahaha. I guess that's how we tend to be at times. Great review.
You posted this review at a perfect timing so I can check this out! Thank you so much!
just got the m80, sounds phenomenal. sound signature is so good that u keep it on for hours !
It took a few hours getting used to my m-80s, coming from Grados. At first it was odd not having that open sound stage, but after some quality time and diff. music... WOW! These headphones are SWEET! Compact Fun Clear Powerful Sound! Thanks for the review!
I have the crossfade lps. Seem identical to these except over the ear. They have made everything I listen to so much more enjoyable.
I have the Vibratos and they are the most durable earbuds I've ever seen. Vmoda has the market for durability in audio products. They sound great for hip hop and rap as well. In my opinion, Vmoda is the up and coming standard for commercialized fun listening headphones.
Hey! Thanks for the reply. I guess we experienced the same thing because the headphones seem a lot more balanced now. I'm loving them!
Ordered a pair of these today. Can't wait!
Just to give people another opinion on these headphones they are amazing. Great sound, amazing noise isolation, and built to last. There is a little issue of comfort but after the first few days of wearing them for hours they basically shape to your head and soon you will feel very comfortable wearing them with no issue of ear pain. I love my m-80s and the best part about them is putting your own custom shield. These are just amazing headphones.
Vmoda had sort of a secret sale of the m100's pre-production units on his website about a month and a half back.
They were known as the VTF-100's or pre production m100's.
All i can say is that the weakness'es of the m80s were fixed with the m100's and then some.
The bass is tighter and more textured than the m80s. The highs are sorted out, where the m80s had a 8k dip, the highs sound great.
The mids sound better because the bass is not walking over the mids on the m100's as well.
just got the M80, they are awesome!! this guy really influenced in my purchasing!! :D
I got the M80's i bought them because i trust this guys reviews.
I hope you will do a review of the new Crossfade LP2 ! Cuz I've got my eyes set on that one but it's not available in EU yet but I'd love to see the usual tests you do on the headphones before purchasing too. :)
Expect them to be out at around Christmas time. There's a pre-order on the Vmoda website.
V-moda, Good Job! I am always amazed by my M80's, I compared it with my Westone UM3XRC, M80 got the clarity (but of course can reach the "Highs" quality of UM3X but very close), very sweet and neutral mids, punchy and realistic Bass and SubBass (compared with my Focal XS Book 2.0 speaker). I listen to 24bit 192kHz music a lot, I gotta say I am so satisfied with the price and performance.
Just ordered these for next day delivery. Can't wait to start using them and breaking them in. I made the mistake of buying dre beats solo hd. Hopefully I'll see a significant difference!
This guy LOVES these headphones so much!
The white ones look good. Ive seen em in a store. Realistically if style is your thing, you really can't go wrong with v-moda's stuff. And you'll be getting a LOT better sound than pretty pretty much eery other style phone on the market.
I had the same experience as you did, I turned the EQ to treble boost and that helped, since then I have gone back to EQ off and I am happy now. I think maybe they needed to be broken in a bit.
I've been waiting for this for so long c;
Just bought these babys and they're great! I primaly bought these because of your review so thanks for that :).
@Scorix Well I think it depends what you're looking for. The Crossfade LP2 got even stronger bass response, more neutral mids/highs while M-80 has a bit more forward midrange and less bass. I like a strong bass response and neither do I like on-ear so Crossfade LP2 looks like a better option to me but it certainly doesn't have to be the case for every1, maybe not Tyll either for example.
I saw you on The 404! :D You and Justin started talking about these headphones I'm thinking about getting some! (:
Had no clue you could extend/retract the earpiece, let alone how durable the headband is! I was disappointed how small they fit originally and it didn't feel like they could be adjusted but I didn't know how rough you could be with them
Got mine today and it is great! cant wait to burn them in to see how they really sound.
Awesome review. Got my M80s yesterday!
I also brought a V moda crossfade m80 white from amazon and i also trust this guy !
I'm coming from a pair of Sennheiser PX-100's known for their great sound for the price (only real headphones I've owned other than the Portapros for a few months) but have wanted a great sounding headphone that also looked good for AGES. I doubt I would be disapointed :)
I'd personally buy the V-moda M80s. Both sound great, however the SQ on the M80 provides a slightly better listening experience while also being more portable. However, you could get the ATH-M50 as low as 100, while the M80s seem to be staying at 180, while it may change after the M100s come out in July.
Just found out one of the cords that came wit my m-80s can be used as a gaming mich i am continuing to love these XD
i ordered lp2 yesterday.. cant wait. i listen to rock and metal too.. Sennheissers seem to be great too!
I've been eyeing these headphones for some time now but I don't think I will dish out the cash for these. I would rather get the HD25s :D BTW nice review as usual, keep em coming :)
best reviewer of headphones !!! great job !!
@mark98rox The LP2 is a bass heavy headphone (a good one, though) while the M-80 is more neutral, which I prefer.
@InnerFidelity nice review keep up the good work
I love you're vid reviews man, you are the best at it so fluid like youre just talking to me and no one else...you're like the white version of my querido papa(my dad) keep up the good work...any chance that you might review the aiaiai tma-1's?
-Dan-
Got my m80s a couple of weeks ago, fricken Awesome well worth it, look great sound top class cant go wrong well worth it !
I have the m50s and absolutly love them and i heard these dont isolate very well.. my m50s do a very good job of it they sound amazing too
i ended up getting the m-80s two days before this came out . great review thanks for the reccomendation theyre my favorites too whats not to like about them
the only problem i had with buying these, is the damn wait! i got regular shipping and it's taking forever to receive them! can't wait.
i just pre ordered the Vmoda m-100's ... hope they are as good as Val from vmoda says.
These, Ultrasone DJ1, Ath-m50s, Philips Citiscape uptown, Crossfade LP to name a few.
Salutations sir. I was questioning if the other V-Moda headphone products had replaceable ear cups as well because I find that to be an important aspect. Thank you for taking my comment in consideration. Good day.
@RavenKandi That's tough. I'd rather have the M-80 cuz it's so cool. But the HD 25-1 II stays on your head better.
for all you people wondering about the difference between the crossfade lp's and the m-80's from what ive read the m-80 are geared more towards the audiophile community and have a much better sound than the lp's but you might still want to do some research on which you buy depending on your budget
I already got the LP2 ... about a week before i found out about the m100
but I really don't mind it!
I heard that the LP2 is more balanced than the original LP and then again, it's got 2 years warranty and immortal life, so those will last me alot of time.
i had the stanton dj pro 3000 before my vmoda's and they started breaking in a week :P still liked them but had to super glue them...
i sadly can't afford m100 for $300... but i'l be waiting for the Revolvers! :D
@ser363k Well those are in two completely different price ranges. The xb500s sound very distant while the lp2 is a bit more forward. If youre going to spend 200 on a bass heavy cans, look at the higher up sonys.
No doubt the bigger drivers help :)
I'm very hard pushed. I'm very new to V-Moda, i.e only hearing about them a week or so ago, but I'm hooked... I really want to buy a pair.
Only issue is, I was very tempted to just hit the buy button on the m80's (Amazon UK), but after hearing about the m100's, I'm now tempted to wait for reviews and may pre-order (though shipping is expensive from its retailer...) or wait to see what the prices are like once it arrives in the UK (?).
Worth waiting?
Fantastic review, very informative for my buying decision! :)
@InnerFidelity are the souls best for hip-hop and rap? and man ur the best reviewer on youtube...PLEASE REVIEW THE STREET'S BY 50! thx
Beside your shirt ;) , this is one of the best review i ve seen.
Thx a lot, you convince me :)
@RamenBowlKing Definitely appeal to non-audiophile friends, especially the LP2, in my opinion, regardless the superior sound quality, only the fashionable looks will strike down the Beats too (I'm not a Beats hater, just personal and honest advice).
@MrJacksjack
dude every thing is available in the uk u just need to find where to look.
here u go
Great video! But could you give me your opinion on these headphones for vocals? If these aren't the best for clear vocals, could you recommend some headphones to me? Thanks in advance.
I just like the way this guy says "Hi"
@BrassKnucks14 No, but they're not bad sounding. The V-Moda M-80 and V-80 are though ... for sure.
I would also like a review of both the LP and LP2 as well...since your on the v-moda bandwagon?
Good! :D I read a review where the M80s got a 9 out of 10 in the sound department. No doubt by the sounds of things, the M100s will be achieving a much higher score.
Well looking forward to them :D
They were compared to the Denon 7000s on one
You should get the M100, which is bound to come out soon; the LP series is..."Sub-par," at best.
This headphone is only $129.99 on Amazon right now! It's only for 3 more hours Pacific Time.
@jonguyen89 I think if you enjoy the ATH M50s then the V-moda would be a smart choice yes. Just be sure that you let them burn in for a while, cause right out of the box some of the higher frequencies sound a little recessed, but after a few days of burn in they loosen up very nicely. The B&W P5's are very nice for jazz music as well, they're very warm headphones, but for RnB not so much. they're def not high-fidelity by any stretch. Overall the V-moda's have a better sound signature.
Thanks dude i love ur reviews they realy helped me out choosing =) =) =)
they need some time to burn, after some time of use they will get better. If you have them I recommend setting them at max volume when you are at work/school after 200 hours or something they are really good.
@StevenQ54 Not the LP, get the LP2 if you like excessive bass. Otherwise the M-80 is the way to go.
I have both and i can tell you, the M80's absolutely destroys the crossfade LPs in pretty much every aspect.
Would you recommend these as Studio Monitor Reference Headphones?
Btw: Exceptional reviews!
i have these and i basically blast my music in school and the class is silent but noone hears a thing but the second i take them off everyone turns to hear the loud music coming from them
For pop,rock, alternative and drum and bass... V-Moda M80, Audio Technica ATH-M50, pioneer HDJ 2000, beyerdynamic DT 1350 or AKG Q701? I use an iphone4s as the main player and would not like a portable amp with my headphones
Hi there, great review as always. Was going to get these but really didnt like how tight it was on my head :( So i went with HD 25's instead. I have a question about portable music players, I used to have an iphone which i used but no longer have it, I need something different. What would you suggest ? I heard good things about Cowon.
I want they m-80's but they aren't available here... :(
Considering the price difference, would you prefer these or the Skullcandy mix masters? Thank you so much for the review, I have been waiting for it for a long time.
I had the m80 but i they pintch the ear a lil more then i like would probibly go with the lp phantom chrome ones
The Noise Insulation is claimed to be Outstanding but is it??
@ArchDouchebag DO you have a pair that broke, or are you just guessing? The cables on V-Moda cans are very high quality.
I chose to buy this pair of headphones over ATH-M50s and DT770s and HD25s because I wanted a pair of good looking headphones that also sounded great and had great bass response.
The EQ balance seems like it's extremely bass -biased. It almost seems like the EQ tuned into the headphone is more bass biased than the driver itself can handle, almost coming across as muddy sometimes? I would almost say almost overpowering? What do you think, InnerFidelity?
Crossfade LP2 vs M-80? They're the same price and I like bassy music.
You said the the LP2's are for the bassy music. Then on the other hand, what is the m80 excessive in?
If you want a pair of the m8os.radio shack sold me a pair for 85$.
At that price they are great.last I heard the store I went to had 4 m80s left.
Great review!
looking for good headphones with in the 0-150 price range that has lots of bass with clear audio nice mids n highs. i love reggae,gospel,dancehall,hiphop,and dupstep. any ideas of what to get.??
@eagle1423 They're very close.Both are very good.
@SladeNoctis I will.
I found the crossfade lp fit to tight and hurt my ears and head. But your saying I can bend it to for looser? Maybe I will give them a try other than the comfort level I liked them.
When do you plan on doing a review for the Crossfade LP2 by V-MODA because I can't find any reviews on them :/ I can only find videos and reviews on the regular LP
is that memory foam headband made of memory metal that you can reshape it to conform to your head? Which is better the V-Moda m-80 or the m-100?
Just purchased a pair of these are reading and watching this review, cant wait to get them now, am i right in thinking he M100 are bigger and less portable? Im def not a DJ or anything and I paid £85 for my M80's but wandering if I should have got the m100 now
I read different reviews of the aiaiai tma-1 and those who reviewed them said they were as good or better than the dt1350's and the hd25's
Hopefully you'll find the time to prove them right or wrong
So you could definitely make these headphones portable cause I have audio technichas m50s and they are not really portable but sound great so should I get these v modas
you can dude if you buy them off the website
i have the lp1 and they are great. im want to buy the the lp2 should i?
There is no amazon for my country :/ maybe i could get them via amazon germany
still cant choose between m80's and crossfades lp =(
you should review the crossfade LPs
Between the M-80, Beyerdynamic DT1350, and Sennheiser HD-25, which would be best to listen to all genre of music?
@InnerFidelity ive tryed both there exactly the same
what's the point of reviewing both if there the same headphones
only difference is the logos
They don't require an amp. Maybe there's something wrong with your mb or the files you listen to?
sexy as beasts one thing needs to be fixed the wire from headband to ear cup all that strength can be counteracted by a weak cable break
the m80 has much better sound quality, both are closed, however the m80 is on ear unlike the m50 which is around the ear. go for the v moda
i do find the M80's inability to swivel creates sound leakage and renders the headphones pretty uncomfortable to wear.