V-Moda Crossfade M-100 Review
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Wow so many things wrong with this "review".
How can you even compare the bass (if you can even consider the M50s have bass) to the M100 and then say the M100s are not controlled? Really, what did you listen with? The M50s are a JOKE for bass...completely disconnects me from music and I am a classical pianist so I listen from classical to latin, pop, oldies, etc. Pretty much any music style except metal or "gangster rap".
Then the highs issue....really, missing details? I urge you to go to an ear doctor and stop listening to loud music. You look too young to already be losing your high freq hearing man. The M50s are very bright, almost ear piercing, but of course, if your hearing is losing the high frequencies then that will explain why you feel the M100 are lacking on detail.
Then your biased build quality comparison was the final drop for me. I mean, that was just plain silly.
You got one less subscriber this morning.
ok
What a jackass! All reviews are opinions, man.
what an ass, but I agree with him that the m50s are bright, too bright for me!
Adam Nelson SHH that's now how the internet works! I like something he doesn't like so clearly I must be biased and have hearing damage. QED.
Check out the graphs of both iems, the V100s bass is less deep and controlled, higher in distortion. It also has treble roll off as Lachlan mentioned, though it is smoother. M50x is less sharp than the regular m50 and its also only mildly bright cause of a single peak, no big deal. At least it's treble response doesn't drop past 10k...
So since objective data agrees with Lachlan, I'll Say you are the one that needs ears Checked.
You seem to have a proverbial "stick up you bum" when it comes to vmoda.
Surprised as you were able to justify the solo2 at its current $200 price point with less criticism and more enthusiasm....
I own the m80. Have for a few years. I never knew you reviewed it until the other day I watched your review. Afterwards I felt that you and I do not hear things the same. I was surprised once again. I would not describe them at all as being rolled off to the point of congested. I am able to hear a very good amount of detail. Especially compared to the solo2. I don't get it.....
Wow, don't agree with this review at all. The v-modas outclasses the Mx50's in highs, mids and base..... These two head phones are on different levels.....Did you use a weak driver for this test? The v-modas need way much more power than a samsung phone provides for example...
Actually the v-modas are very good for classical music, not like a flat pair in the same price range of course, but the highs are still sparcly and very distinctive. Violins sounds amazing. The mids are also very good. Also the base doesn't bleed into the mid-low at all, like the m50x do. Comparing with the daft highs of the m50X the v-modas highs are phenomenal.
The v-modas need an amp for phones, also for weak laptop soundcards...
I'm puzzled about this review, something isn't right.
how much power does the v-moda need??
+Bo Ek m50/x hardcore fanboy. what you expected?
+WinNaWin GT +Bo Ek
I have the V-Moda M-100 they are really good. I often use my phone EQ to change the sound. When I listen to rock music I change my EQ to get more High and Mid and less Bass. But to really get all the headphone Bass I had to buy a small portable AMP. I got the FiiO e11 (50-70$ can on amazon )
Bo Ek m100 sound great on my oppo phone , no amp needed. M50x is total sucks, its needed only for work at studio, but even in studio its not the best choise.
I disagree completely. The M50X is superior in clarity, lacks in bass compared to V-moda though
"Fart-cannon". Yeah, I'd say that's a good way to describe Beats.
+Harrison Lichtenberg also a good way to describe horrible exhuast
There is a difference between horrible exhausts and Beats???
I have both headphones for a long time....The m50s are a slight clearer on the treble weaker on the base which is to be expected as the vmodas are bossted...with my life on the line i would pick the vmoda since i am a basshead..but the thing about the bass on the modas is that it is not overpowering and it is very clear sounding and the mid range doesn't get drowned out....but it's very close. They both some of the best headphones available.
THANK YOU, OF ALL THE REVIEWS, I LOVE YOURS THE MOST
This review was more opinionized than anything. It's a poorly informed reviewer that sounds like he took the opportunity to throw in a comparison with headphones that do completely different things and advertise for AT while he was at it.
That's not a harsh description of this review at all.
I think this guy should atleast title it properly, like "My Impressions and comparing them to my personal favorite headset"
(spoiler: long rant. tl;dr at the end)
Dear Lach, try to bend the headband on the M50 like you do with the M-100. Because I don't think you would want to do that.
Now durability is a very objective thing, out of all things headphones, and I, having both headphones, will stand by the M-100's construction. Thin metal on the headband arms can still take more of a beating than thick plastic, and if you look at the inner side of that same joint on the M50, you will find it hollow. Not to say that the M50 is not durable - it will survive conditions - but the M-100 can't be less durable than that. Also, plastic breaks, but metal bends - and we can bend it back, in the worst case.
On another note, the point where you say the connection of the earcups and the arms can pop out, well it does pop out, but actually to absorb the force exerted on the driver housing when it drops, so that is actually a design feature.
Comfort, being just a tad more subjective than durability, is also better on the M-100. I hated the clamping force of the M50 and the headband construction that doesn't comply with many noggin shapes. M-100's headband would be more ergonomic so as to make up for its weight. Bunch of people would agree on the M50 being the less comfortable. The M50 earpads might best the stock M-100 earpads, but not the XL pads.
Onto the more subjective things, I personally think the M50 is overrated, and boring. And overrated. But that's just me. The M50 is more technically complete, but the M-100 is more musical. Now most people getting the M50 aren't doing music production, and if you're not listening to anything classical, orchestra-ish, then the M-100 is more musical. If you're a Top 40 listener then it only gets better. The M-100 has a really fun sound when compared to the M50. Bigger, more airy soundstage for closed back, better toe-tapping factor (generally warm sounding headphones are easier to listen to than reference pairs with forward highs). If you try to get technical, which in reviews you do, then the M50 will seem better, but in real world music listening scenario I bet the M-100 would be a better companion.
The only thing I would complain about the M-100 is that it doesn't fold flat so you can rest it on your chest when wearing around the neck, otherwise it always feels smaller than then M50.
About the M50, it's not the be-all, end-all headphone. Frankly, it's not even the best value in its price bracket, let alone the M50X. The M50 is hyped in the serious audio community just as much as Beats is hyped among consumers. I think we should stop considering the M50 as the benchmark of consumer headphones, and think that it bests everything else in everything.
tl;dr I have both headphones, think M-100 is better durability and comfort wise, and M50's sound is overrated. In real world listening the M-100 tends to be better with more soundstage and a warmer sound signature, unless you're into classical music, in which case both headphones perform poorly with the M50 being a bit better.
P/S: It's quite weird that you liked the Beats Solo 2 but not so much the V-Moda XS...they have probably the same forward mids profile.
***** Thanks for your detailed thoughts... I definitely don't think that the M50X is the best at everything, though I tend to think of it as a bit of a better all rounder than the M100. Don't get me wrong, I really like the M100 as well. As for the Solo 2 and the XS, the XS's forward mids are a little more dominant simply because they lack bass compared to the Solo2. And given that the XS isolates so poorly, I end up raising the volume when I'm wearing them around - which really just puts those mids in my face. Different strokes for different folks, as always!
Well said! I totally agree with you! Please create a channel so that I can subscribe. :)
Like a few others have said, something weird is up with your review. I think you might have made some decent points about the v-moda's build quality, as though I haven't had a single issue with mine I did THINK of the same possible issues when I first saw them, however I think your review of the sound vs. the ATH is completely unfair and overblown. You tend to go into a lot of detail in your review, giving the impression that you might really know a lot and understand what you are talking about. I fell for this the first time I watched it, but the second time around I felt like you might have been doing that on purpose. Here is why.
You completely neglected to mention that the two headphones are meant to be used for two completely different things. You did sort of mention that the ATH was for studio type work, but you completely failed to state where the vmodas are supposed to be used, which is for DJ and EDM type music, music that focuses on bass such as rap / hip hop, electronic music, bass&drum, and a lot of other things. This is where I believe your bias kicked in. The second time through this review, I could see where that you were biased towards the ATHs throughout, not just in regards to the vmodas but in regards to other headphones as well. No matter what headphones did what well in whatever category, they were always just *slightly worse* than the ATH.
I also don't agree with your analysis of the high / mid / low sound quality. You claim the mids are drowned out when bass kicks in, and I completely disagree. Perhaps you are using an underpowered sound card or similar, or perhaps you are being biased once again. I can hear mids just as well as highs and lows in everything I have listened to. The only point about it's sound quality I thought you were actually accurate on is that, of course, they wouldn't be the best for classical music. But then again, anyone who gets headphones designed towards EDM type music in order to listen to classical music probably needs to get their head checked a little.
Maybe consider taking away a little bit of your bias towards the ATHs and review again.
V-Moda sound the best with stock pads, I think the XL pads gave him the wrong impression. Which is a common mistakes for most people actually because they think it's more comfortable but they didn't realize it changes the sound too.
I cant belive you think the audio technica headphones are more durable than the v-moda, last time i checked metal beats plastic.
On a positive note, the cables are 3.5mm on both ends and not proprietary. They can double as an aux cable and you can replace them with a stock one if you wanted to.
M100s are way better than th3 m50x dude. I have both , and yeah for the bargain the m50xs are superb but v modas m100s create this great soundstage. Truly immersive experience combined with rich tight bass and great mids, theyre my choice
is it good for electronic music :3?
yes!
I mean they have a good sound for a V shape frequency, but their sound stage is actually very narrow..? If you want a great wide soundstage you'll want an open back !
Okay I fucking love to listen to classical and he said there not good for that type is that true. If so any recommendations
For classical good god get Audio Technica AD 1000x, 900x for wider soundstage but less clarity, or 2000x for big bucks
The earcup holder is technically designed as so since the Crossfade LP for ease when cleaning or disassembling the headphone as well as installing and removing the earpads. Mine are fitted snug however so they won't be an issue.
While yeah the M50x's are arguably the best overall headphone, the V-Modas are clearly meant to be more "fun" but still cater to DJ's and the like, hence the heavy focus on the lows.
i still don't understand why M50 is so popular. i tried them and the high are just too dry and artificial, it's good for acoustic but for vocal and drums i find the high rather annoying. it's true they are more detailed but i don't think it sounds natural, i would describe it as "boring". And the bass are a little bit tricky to explain, it is there but somehow too shallow and tight and fast and lack a little boomines. don't get me wrong i do love ath, i think ath tad 300 is the best headset in his class. personally i prefer open back design rather closed so maybe that's why i little bit picky on ath.
what do you guys like about ath?
Lachlan, that yolk part where it joins to the cups that looks like it can pop out was intentionally designed to pop out. Kolton was talking about it awhile back on the original M80 thread. The idea behind it is if you drop the headphone and if the force is strong enough the connecting joint yolk part will pop out and separate from the cups. The reason behind it is to try and save the drivers and cups from damage. Its easier for V-MODA to repair a busted joint on one of the arms then it would be a cup or driver or so that's what the story is. If you check my M-100 review you'll see me discussing the cups. The cups, IMO, are the weak link in the design. If you try and tighten the screws on the shields the tork can crack the plastic cups like an egg.
Your pad findings were pretty much right on with my own findings. In my opinion you can tell the M-100 was voiced by someone who is a DJ (Kolton). Its rather terrible for some genres but really shines with various pop and electronica. I'm guessing this isn't your genre but if you ever get a chance try listening to some brutal death metal like Cannibal Corpse or Nile. Nile especially is an experience. Believe it or not it works acceptably well. The heavy crunch of the guitars, distorted guttural like distortion, raspy grunty vocals, and overpowering drums really sound crazy on the M-100. Warning though, songs from those bands can sound pretty whacked out on the M-100.
I can definitely see now the advantage of having the yoke pop out, but the actual metal part itself is quite thin. It still seems like it's more susceptible to bending damage than other designs. There is no advantage to the design either - the M100 cups don't even swivel laterally, which from a comfort perspective just seems a bit silly for such a large headphone. I still like the M-100 though, and definitely agree with you about the tuning.
just to let you know the ear cup is supposed to pop out to reduce impact when dropped
2:11 its ment to snap out of place to prevent amount of unwanted pressure.
I own the M100 and really like them, but I completely agree with Lachlan's review. He is dead on with the positives, negatives, and overall sound, imo. Keep up the great work.
Nice review. Thank you. I had the m50x and thought they were very very good until I tried the NAD viso hp50 much later on. After listening to the hp50, the m50x sounded terrible in comparison. The m50x sounded very closed in and more rough in texture (unrefined). The bass was also more loose to my ears.
I heard such good things about the v-moda m100 that I was dying for you to review them. And you did! Thank you.
I was a little disappointed that they didn't get as good a positive review as I hoped. What killed it for me was that you prefer the m50x to them. I hate the m50x after hearing the viso hp50. I sold the m50x with no regrets.
I was hoping to get the m100 in complement to the hp50 for when I'm in the mood for a fun listen (some electronic music). But if they don't sound significantly better than the m50x then that would be a bad decision.
I have a couple questions if you be so kind to answer.
1. How does the soundstage of the m100 compare to the m50x and hp50 (normal pads)?
2. Does the m100 sound more refined than the m50x in the midrange (I know the hp50 does)?
The cord is Kevlar & is designed to withstand over 1 million wire bends. I love the cord design on my m100's. I have 2 pair & they are beautiful
Just for a thought, I wonder how the M50 with thicker pads would sound.
The HM5's thick pads can fit the M50 and I heard thicker pads generally soothes out 3K ~ 6K on most headphones.
I've tried both headphones and ultimately went with the ATH M50x. Everyone seems to complain about the lack of bass on the M50x's but this is ridiculous. If your entire audio rig is flat then the M100s with a "bassier" bias will obviously sound as if they are "fuller" than the M50x's. What is amazing about the M50s is that if you use a good eq (digital/analog) to boost lows the bass CONTROL crushes that of the M100s. Personally, I would rather have a pair of headphones that can have head-shaking bass when I want it and then have incredible clarity, richness and beautiful sounding mids and low mids the rest of the time. Heck having the M50s made me appreciate my 24 bit vinyl recordings like Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.3 in C minor. Electric guitars sound luscious as do female vocals on Audio Technicas. If you want to see the difference in audio reproduction of both headphones try listening to a vinyl copy of Daft Punk's Random Access Memories.
Interestingly enough, the area where the metal meets the headphone cup on the M-100 is actually designed that way, rather than having it fixed into place and potentially broken for good if it was to stress on that point. On heavy impact it is actually able to be popped back into place if the metal separates from the can. So no worries there on durability. Good review, I think I'm going to be buying the M-100 this weekend.
Yet, this reviewer didn't read up on V-Moda's design to understand that the ear cup's metal forks are designed that way and concluded that the all plastic M50x are probably more durable. His credibility went out the window after this terrible and incomplete review! What idiots are crowd funding this snake oil salesman??
***** Look, here's how I see it. The earcups on the M100 do not swivel laterally like they do on the M50x (or most other headphone designs). You can only safely apply a little torsion force on the earcups. The metal arms will bend before they pop out of their sockets. If you were to accidentally sit on this headphone, or if it was packed in with other gear tightly (and both the M50X and M-100 are suggested for professional use) the metal arms are a potential failure point. This is why most other headphone designs have swivelling earcups. It's also a more comfortable if they swivel. To make the earcups not swivel on a design this large is questionable. Now it's obvious that you really like the M-100. I like it too! But just because it is made of metal doesn't make it a more durable design than the M50x. Please calm down.
***** "If you were to accidentally sit on this headphone, or if it was packed in with other gear tightly (and both the M50X and M-100 are suggested for professional use) the metal arms are a potential failure point." ????
Dont have to be a scientist to see that the weakest point of the M50s is in fact the swivel try sitting on them! If you sit on m100, you'll hurt yourself before you break them. Also, any Pros would actually put their m100 with the provided carrying case Good luck the soft fabric pouch that comes with the m50s. Sure the M50s might sound better but STOP trying convincing yourself and others that they're more durable because the physical evidence proves quite the contrary...
***** are you an engineering student? Your vocabulary suggests it lol
blaktyger I have to agree with ***** on this one. The metal holding the cans seems to be alittle too thin for my liking. Looks like it can easily bend before the actual ear cup pops out of socket. That is a problem.
Quick question, I know you've done a review on the V Moda m100's review but have you ever tried out the AKG k701 or the q701? There are no large stores around me I can test either of these out. I was just looking for something mainly for mainstream songs, a little bit of rock, then I'm also going to buy a third party mic and doing some gaming on them. Any other suggestions would be awesome too! Thanks for taking the time!
Lachlan, if You like M50 more tham M100, then You should check out Audio Technica WS99. They are like M50, but with more bass and highs and mids are bit better too. And they cost only $150-160. But they doesn't have removable cable.
Hi Lachlan! I love all your reviews. Could you please review the V-Moda crosssfade wireless? I've watched all the reviews, but I would really want to see your take on it. Thanks!
1000th like. Tnx for this review dude, really good work! keep it up!
vmoda is a lot better then audio technical but it's really all in your preference
Tyler 1414 personal preference yah.
Tyler 1414 you 100% right. Its even better then momentum's m2.
Thanks so much ***** !! I've been waiting for this for awhile and I'm definitely going for the ATH-m50x! Thanks again!
Please Review the Browers & Wilkins P7. They have a very very wide, spacious sound stage with a sound signature in between the v-moda m100 and Sennheiser momentums.
1:46 OOOHHHHHHHH, that burn!
Thank you very much for your opinion on the bass sound vs the M50x. I have a pair of M50x's and specifically watched this video to see if I should upgrade to the M-100's because I was looking for a more isolating pair of headphones with a rich and tight bass. Good video and I'll be sure to watch your other content!
Trust me, I have the Crossfade LPs from V-Moda and despite the thin hinges, they're tough as nails!
What's your take on the relatively new, low profile $49 Status HD one? I have only seen/read overly positive reviews on them and would like to pick your brain about it before I make a decision. Thanks
you should check out the Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro
they are made in Germany and many people start picking them over the Audio Technicas lately, amongst others because of their adjustable base.
plus they retail at about the same price as the Technicas
***** One thing you didn't mention is that the V-Moda headphones have one of the best warranties I've ever seen. If you break them "out of warranty"(2 years), there is still a LIFETIME 50% off warranty backing them up. So if you can actually manage to break these, you will forever be able to get another pair for 50% off.
When I dropped these from a measly 4 feet onto a carpeted rug and the earcup popped out, I almost shit myself. However I was happy to discover that this is in fact part of the design to help prevent drop damage.
They boast this as part of their advertisement: "Concrete Drop: Survives 70+ drops on concrete from 6 feet (10x industry standard)". I don't really plan to test that, but I do believe them that these are some of the most durable headphones you can possibly get.
because of my job, I was able to get them for $81. They are awesome!
***** Best Buy had a 4 hour sale on the Beats Solo 2 Wireless. I picked them up for $199. They are basically the Beats Solo 2 with the ability to use them wireless if you choose. I love the fact that you don't need battery power when you use them with the chord. I haven't opened them yet, but I'm curious. Do you prefer the Beats Solo 2 Wireless for this price or the V-Moda M-100 overall?
Vmoda definitely the bass on Beats just drains the music and the music doesn't sound perfect either but for an Average Comsumer you will notice a difference but not too much
How do these compare to the ath-es 700. The 700s are still my favorite portable, but I'd really like an over the ear version of them.
great review lachlan i am getting my vmoda next week im looking forward to it :)
will u be doing a review for the V-Moda LP2?
i suppose it's like a lower tier to the M-100
kinda interested in how it compares in terms of sound quality to price difference
Hey Lachlan great review as always. It seems the NAD Viso and M50X are your top recommendations and I know you don't have it anymore but how does the Momentum rank amongst those two in your opinion? With the recent price drop $220 in US, it is looking more and more like a steal, I don't like the M50x for casual listening too glossy and artificial sounding distant mids but technically competent and I respect your views. I like the more natural forward lower mids of Sony ZX700, HD598, UE6000 so is the Momentum for me? And how does the NAD fare against those headphones in terms of mids? Keep up the awesome work and I'll look into setting up a patreon thingy. Cheers
Hey mate, really love the way you conduct your reviews!
And I got a question, am I correct in my assumption that you recommend M50X for listening to classical music/musicals? I'm looking at ATH PRO700MK2. Which, compared by specifications, are a bit better than M50X, but I haven't found any of your reviews addressing PRO700, however I'm assuming that if M50X would be a good choice, then PRO700 would probably fit my requirements as well.
If M50X or PRO700 wouldn't be suitable, which other alternative would you recommend? I'm trying to make a more mature decision buying my new headphones and classical music is the reason I buy them for. So I would appreciate any advice on it!
The Pro700 is not better than the M50X, it just sounds different. I actually own a pair! If you are after classical, go for the NAD Viso HP50. It's an excellent all rounder with a great sound. :)
Thank you a lot for clarifying this to me and the recommendation! If it fits the genre was the only thing holding me back from purchasing them. Thanks, appreciate it! :)
I saw a post about these that said they are approved for US military use because they are so tough. They said an air force friend was supplied with them in their equipment.
Hi Lachlan! Great reviews. Quick question: I have the Takstar PRO80's (AKA HyperX Cloud) headphones, If sound is my only concern, would it be worth it for me to upgrade to the V-Moda M-100's? (ps: I like bass.) Thanks,
I really want to get that matte black version... But I hate the Orange cable :/
Is the M-100 a solid upgrade from a nicely eq-ed lp ?
I also bought them so my short feedback:
all together they're really nice headphones. A cool look and of corse an awesome sound ! What also satisfied me is the shipping. I chose the cheapest one for 20 dollars and they arrived in Switzerland (Usa - Switzerland) in 5 business-days. There are 2 things I don't like. First of all that there isn't a normal audio cabel in the standart order and the second thing is, that the removing of the shields isn't that easy. The tool the send you isn't very useful, especially when the screws are a bit warn and the tool is "too small" for the screw. Sorry for my english. hope I could help you :)
One more thing, you should definitely try the Phillips fidelio x1. They will most definitely give your sennheiser 650s a run. Tyll from innerfidelity reviewed them and thinks they are one of the best fun open cans in the world. These are the headphones to review. With the upcoming fidelio x2 coming out, it would make a great comparison video for you. Lots of subscribers added. Trust me!
Would you say the ATH-M50x is lacking in bass? I like bass however I like it to be tight and the music to still be balanced. Which headphone is best for this? M100, ATH-M50x, Momentum or MDR-1R?
In terms of sound and R&D, do you think that headphones will reach their peak in making the best possible sound?
I believe that it will be possible to produce a headphone where distortion will reach the point where it drops below the threshold of human hearing, but I'm not sure if that would be the 'best possible sound'. Sound signatures and preferences yadda yadda yadda
Hello Lachlan!
Iam stuck in a dilemma i don't know which headset to buy. the QC25 or the v moda m100. it would be nice if you could tell me which one is better for a person with a very large taste of music?. which one is the best in playing every kind og music from classical to dubstep? any one else feedback would be very much apreciated too!
I love the sound on the M100. Just don't like the tight clamp of it. Not comfortable at all. Sound wise I love them.
was this compared by using an external dac amp? comparing with/without an amp would have a better in-depth perspective for us also! Great video btw!
you cannot compare AUDIO TECHNICA AthM50x with VMODA M100 beacuse auido technica are monitoring headphones and v-modas are mainly used for djing in comparison of audio technica btw how is bass on athm50x
Hi!
What do you think of the "Focal Spirit Classic", especially compared to the both in your video?
The Focal is here in Germany a secret tip in the 300,- Euro Price range.
Thanks for any advice in advance :-)
UncutMovieCollector That's a great price! Unfortunately I haven't heard them :(
Hi, can you tell me what the difference is between the regular m100 and the m100 Aira? because their is a price gap pf 50 euro between the two without any substantial differences ?
I already have the Bose QC25 headphones and I like them. But I am looking for headphones with some more bass, and which are not too bog/heavy. Is the M-100 my best bet?
Vaibhava Srivastava I personally prefer the Beyerdynamic T51P / T51i. I find the M-100 far less comfortable and bigger than the QC25.
***** Any suggestions in over-ear category?
M100 is probably the best bet for rap or dubsteb etc, i own them and the sound is amazing
+Vaibhava Srivastava Look at the Beyerdynamic DT-1350
2:09 lachlan, you are PRECISELY right. I have my second pair of M100s, and the part where the band slides into the headband is EXACTLY where it broke, and the ONLY place where it broke.. You nailed it, lachlan knows what he's talking about!
You can remove with 1.5mm L scredriver, then put it back, this M100 are almost modular imho
I really could use some help i want audio quality audio technica at-m50 or the V-moda crossfade m-100 whatever the answer is I'm going to buy it
Hey Lachlan. First of all, great review video as always. Second, Sony has come out with a new series called 'feel the air'. The products within the series are the Sony XBA Z5 IEM and the Sony MDR Z7 around ear headphone. Do you think you could review any of these two products when you get the chance?
If the m100 had the same price as the m50x. Are you picking the m100 over the m50x?
would u recommend these over the m50x if i listen alot to EDM music compared to the M50x however does it still perform with other types?
I'm late to the party, but good job on this review! Overall I agree with your sonic impressions of the M-100, especially with the XL pads. How was taking off the stock pads for you by the way? I made a video on how to do it and I've received a handful of people saying the pads feel like they're impossible to take off.
It was difficult. I think I watched your video, but it only made me less worried about breaking the things. It was still hard.
Hey Lachlan! Would you recomend me a pair of headphones in a rank 150-250 usd for classic music? Mainly for string instruments. Have a nice day!
Will you have a review on the updated m100 called M100 Master?
Also will you review focal clear?
I'm in love with my M100 , actually i'm using a tablet with the app viper4android to emphasize the bass more.
Usually I drive the headphones with the tablet Because It provides more power than the smartphone to handle the bass . and I use the Fiio X1 too .
So now I was looking for a portable amp like the Fiio E12 thought of as the Cayin C5 can not find it easily in my country.
You recommend me the Fiio E12 for serious bass boost or some other better in that aspect of the same brand ?
+ssbbw81inches Fiio E11 kiliman did the job for me but I still have to use Bass Booster EQ on my phone.
Nice review. I'm on the market for new high end cans, and this video was very informative.
Have you reviewed the HDJ-2000s yet? It's more of a DJ headphones, but in the same ballpark.
Any thoughts on M-100 vs HDJ-2000?
I purchased a set of M100 and after a week of usage, I haven't to say I disagree with your review in a few parts.
Durability seems to be top notch, even with the "thin"metal hinges, it's a very sturdy metal. Also, sound isolation is well above average, it's very very good.
The headphones as a whole are probably the best one I've ever used. Excellent, excellent headphones.
After watching several Sennheiser "reviews", Sennheiser appears to be astroturfing RUclips channels. I bet that Sennheiser provided you with a nice promotion to give Sennheiser headphones great reviews, and to shoot down competitors. This really explained your ridiculous whining about the M100. It is the new standard for $300 headphones.
V moda m100 vs bose qc25 vs audiotechnica m50x ?? What do u think I should buy?
since i can't find a review of the v-moda LP2 on your channel,which one should i choose,the m80 or the LP2? i can't afford this flagship m100 T_T
I really hate braided cables for portable devices, them frays are terribad. Time to look for replacement cables before I pull the trigger!
Hello,
How would you compare the V-Moda Crossfade M-100 to the Sennheiser HD8 DJ
Which do you prefer?
Thanks!!
Do these need break in time? because I'm having a hard time distinguishing the sound between these and the apple ear pods. They just sound louder to me and maybe a little bit better.
Hey lachlan! Just wondering, I'm planning on getting the beyerdynamic custom one pro's. People say that the pads on the dt770s fit on them, and they say they are super comfortable. My question is it worth the 30$ upgrade? Cheers!
Carter Massa I'm afraid I haven't tried that particular upgrade myself! The default pads on the COP are pretty comfy though.
+lachlanlikesathing
Hi
Thank you for your review , i didn't understand you at 1:40
Did you mean v-moda doesn't work beter with hiphop , pop , electronic musics or work good with them .
Which is better? Audio technica ath-m50x or vmoda cross fade m100s?
6:35 sound review
I generally agree with most reviews of yours but i generally disagree with your point of view on the M-100's. I had the M-100's for a year now and they are still in perfect shape. The cups are attached that way so that it will pop out and then can easily be put back in. I personally have no issues with the Original pads myself. Cables are ok with exception of the 1 button which on the ones I have with the M-100 and XS easily breaks. I am in NYC and isolation between my M-100, XS and Solo 2 I would rank the M-100 1st then Solo 2 2nd and XS 3rd.
I generally disliked the sound of the XL pads personally
In terms of Sound quality of the 3 Headphones I currently own that is about $20 is the M-100, Solo 2 and then XS. I prefer Bass but I am looking at some other headphones but they need to be closed since i will be using it portable
Do the XL pads make the bass sound heavier?, I'm a bit of a bass head
Music IV I have never tried them since i heard they make the impact of the Bass less
like the review. what would you say against the sennheiser hd 8?
Did you try brainwavz hm5 cushions for m50x? Its much mire comfortable than stock.
i dont know if my pair i ordered was broken, but my headphones sound like garbage. Same with the microphone.
I still didn't hera that much about how the ATH-M50X sounds because you only talked about thec moda and you only usd the m50x to compare to the c moda please talk about both headphones where it really matters
M100s are my favorite headphones =)
James Thacker Crap!
Let me guess u like Beats, the headphones which fall apart right?
James Thacker no i like audio technical at m50x`s
I have heard they are good but there is no way they are better than the M100s
yeah they are
I'm a bit disappointed that v-moda doesn't send a normal audio cabel without shitt on it :/
when are u going to do the vmoda crossfade wireless review?
Excellent Review buddy, I was considering getting the crossfade wireless but I think I will pick a bose or audio technica instead
I just realized that you "purchased" the M-100, whereas the ATH-M50x was given to you for free. Thanks for the honesty, but this explains your bias.
I understand your issue with this, since no matter what, not having bought the unit in retail changes things. That said I believe my review reflected what I believe are the merits of both headphones. Since June 2014 I stopped accepting review units from manufacturers to avoid these kinds of conflicts of interest. This review was produced after that policy change. I always welcome feedback about my reviews and you can check out my ethics policy here: www.lachlanlikesathing.com/p/ethics-statement.html
James J Your comment is pretty disrespectful. Maybe this isn't true for you, but some people are capable of forming opinions irrespective of money. If you were able to demonstrate that there is a bias present in Lachlan's review, with actual reasoned arguments, then at least your critical analysis would be respectful, feigning the motive of trying to help the reviewer, rather than blatantly disrespecting the reviewer's credibility without just cause.
The m-100 isn't simply a warm headphone. It's a very dark sounding headphone, to my ears. I disagree that the lower mids are recessed. Rather, to my ears, it's the mid-bass that is recessed. The distinction is that the m-100 recesses the mid-bass so it will not bleed into the vocal section, which is a common issue with bassy headphones. The frequency response charts validate this view.
The greatest difference in sound signature between the m50 and the m-100 is in the treble. The m-100 has a peak at 10 kHz, in an otherwise recessed treble section. This gives it a broader soundstage and a slight airy quality. The m-50 has a treble peak at the 8-9 kHz range, in an otherwise forward treble section. In addition to giving the headphone an airy and sparkly quality, this introduces some stridency in the vocals that is not present on the m-100. I've also noticed that this sibilance issue on the m50 has gotten worse with burn-in. It's a rare example, for me, of burn-in making a headphone sound worse.
So perhaps Lachlan was biased, but what I've demonstrated is an understanding of the subject matter, and a critical response to Lachlan's review... and yes, I own both headphones.
it looks like the m-100 is lower profile than the ath-m50x. is this true?
Any plans on doing a review on the Samsung level overs?
Which one of these headphones would you say is louder in terms of volume in general?
do u people always change ur headphone daily? i think if we used one headphone daily our ear will adjust to the sound signature and slowly less WOW factor anymore. Currently using MDR MA900
Have you ever tried the LP2? If yes, what are they like?
***** I was actually trying to deciding over the m-100's and audiotechnica athm50x.
Thank!
*thanks! Lol
What headphones would you say are the best for listening to Michael Jackson?
Are these good for listening to house music or M50x better?
which one is better, Sennheiser Urbanite XL or v moda m100?
How do you feel about the sound isolation performance of the M50Xs?
Blake L I would say average. Not as good as say, the Sennheiser Amperior or any headphone purpose built to isolate, but it's definitely better than a lot of other headphones which don't have sealed designs like say the Sony MDR-1R.
I own a pare of M-100s and I feel that the vocals are very strong and nice when comparing them to my friends beats solos and that the passive noise cancelation is very good but then again my ears are not to big so they fit perfectly for me. also it is true I listen to dubstep and electronic/EDM and they fit that genre nicely and that's probably why they are my current fave
I use my dad's ATH M50X headphones a lot, but I want my own, and I'm considering getting these. Do you think I'll miss the ATH M50X if I get these? I'm sure you did side to side comparison, but if i just stopped using his, and started using these, do you think I'd notice a big difference? Keep in mind when/if answering that I know quality, but I'm no audiophile.
+actually QWERTY If you do get the V-Moda's, can you let me know what you think.
I am having a difficult time deciding between the ATH-50x and the V-Moda Crossfade (or wireless).
+actually QWERTY you have an advantage of comparing and if you dont like the v-modas you can send them back
Okay, back after learning a bit more, I can without a shadow of a doubt recommend the V Modas over the audio technicas.The reason why the Audio-Technica ATH M50X headphones are so popular is because everything is so loud. Notes that should be in the backround blare way louder than they should, and many confuse this for better clarity etc. The sound on these headphones for the price, is not as great of a deal as many say it is, for normal use, holy hell I would never suggest these. Not for monitoring either, despite getting everything else right, (for monitoring) this is not in any way a flat pair of headphones. For casual listeners, these are fatiguing as all hell, for monitoring these are bassy as all hell.
So basically, don't buy it.
Please try the Philips Fidelio X1 headphones! They're amazing, imo even better than the HD600/650 in several areas.