V-Moda Crossfade M-100

sound, durability, bass quality, portability, comfort

94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

sound, durability, comfort, design, portability

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

sound, durability, comfort, bass quality, design

92% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Clean, bassy sound ; Comfortable memory foam ear cups ; Tough, durable design

Expensively priced ; Uncomfortable to wear around neck

The V Moda Crossfade M-100 headphones are a massive step in the right direction for V-Moda. They sound amazing and have the kind of understated good looks that make them different from anything else out there. It’s the little extras that help make the...

Punchy, weighty and dynamic ; Plenty of bass oomph ; Compact and foldable ; Customisable ear covers

Needs more refinement and subtlety ; Can get a little chaotic and too insistent ; The ear pads can feel uncomfortable over time

These stylish cans definitely make an impact, but they need more finesse and detail to truly compete with class rivals

Punchy, weighty and dynamic ; Plenty of bass oomph ; Compact and foldable ; Customisable ear covers

Needs more refinement and subtlety ; Can get a little chaotic and too insistent ; The ear pads can feel uncomfortable over time

In fact, the V-Modas hit all notes a little harder than is necessary.

Neutral wired-only headphones ; Good passive isolation ; Great representation of sound across the frequency range ; Quirky industrial design ; 3.5mm input both left and right sides

Not the most comfortable over long periods of wear ; No active noise-cancelling/wireless connectivity (as expected for such a product)

The design might be divisive, and long periods of wear aren't the most comfortable ever, but otherwise V-Moda delivers strong on the audio front. So if you're looking for wired-only, studio-style headphones then the M-100 Master does a mighty fine job.

Expensive but with so much care poured into the construction and bundled accessories, it's not hard to see these are the brainchild of a music-first company. Yes, we would have liked more insight into the details of recording, but there are other...

The feature-rich ; is exceptionally durable, includes an inline remote and microphone, and can fold into a compact bundle.

The M-100's substantial price tag may deter shoppers on a budget.

A generous feature set, rugged construction, and warm, detailed sound with powerful bass guarantees the V-Moda M-100's strong appeal for audiophiles with a flexible budget.

Powerful, sculpted audio performance with deep lows and bright highs. Removable cable can be plugged into either earcup. Stylish, comfortable design.

Boosted bass sound signature is not for those seeking a reference-style headphone pair.

If you favor a slightly less bass-forward sound, the Editors' Choice Sennheiser HD6 Mix remains one of the best options in this price range, while the Sennheiser HD 558 is a more affordable, balanced-yet-vibrant option that still has some pleasant,...