I own and really like the V-Moda M80 and would like to know if the XS would sound better or be more comfortable.
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I don't have any knowledge of the M80 but the XS was average in comfort to me. To me the momentum on ear was a little more comfortable and better sounding. The XS is more efficient and compact.
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JBuds J2 sound ok. To me it fills like your missing part of the sound with them. The bass isnt full and cant hear the hi hat on the drums. Im gonna try the V-MODA next to find some better earbuds
1328970
I hav v modas an their good but ive herd that the ath are better .. the v modas are great with the fiio e6
564361
im not familiar with your present cans but i can tell you that i am extremely happy with these x10s i have! they sound better everyday as i break them in. i am using a headphone amp to drive them and they sound great ,lots of solid bass,great mids and crisp highs .im not sure if you will be using them portably or with a dedicated headphone amp and cd player like i am. i have a cambridge cd player and musical fidelity amp driving them so they sound really good. whatever your application i think you cant go wrong they are great cans very soft and comfortable. have fun!
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It gets subjective here. I would say if you have the 60's these would sound better. I don't think that the difference between the 80's and the 60's is worth getting the 80's. I'm pleased with the 125's and would do it again given the opportunity.
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I had the 700Xs before these, if you like the sound of the 700xs you will love the sound of these. I find that the noise supression on these much better than the 700s. Since I work in cubeville... it is great to be able to listen to music at whatever level I like without my neighbor knowing I am listening at all.
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I have the m50s limited edition. I prefer the hm5 better just because it's more neutral sounding. M50s is abit v shape to me, where you can hear the high and bass really well but the mid abit laid back. I also think the hm5 have better soundstage. However do note you will need about 100 hours of burning time for the hm5 to get it settled and the sound will change through out the burning process. The other thing I like about the hm5 that it is quite easy to mod. Mine has a cable upgrade and a wood cup now. However if u looking for option should check out Beyer and akg as they also have good stuffs as well just not in the price range of hm5. I have the m50s limited edition. I prefer the hm5 better just because it's more neutral sounding. M50s is abit v shape to me, where you can hear the high and bass really well but the mid abit laid back. I also think the hm5 have better soundstage. However do note you will need about 100 hours of burning time for the hm5 to get it settled and the sound will change through out the burning process. The other thing I like about the hm5 that it is quite easy to mod. Mine has a cable upgrade and a wood cup now. However if u looking for option should check out Beyer and akg as they also have good... » Read More I have the m50s limited edition. I prefer the hm5 better just because it's more neutral sounding. M50s is abit v shape to me, where you can hear the high and bass really well but the mid abit laid back. I also think the hm5 have better soundstage. However do note you will need about 100 hours of burning time for the hm5 to get it settled and the sound will change through out the burning process. The other thing I like about the hm5 that it is quite easy to mod. Mine has a cable upgrade and a wood cup now. However if u looking for option should check out Beyer and akg as they also have good stuffs as well just not in the price range of hm5. « Show Less
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I have a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50 and an array of V-Moda Crossfades. Both are good. However, if it's just listening to my audio players or home entertainment system, the V-Moda produces the detailed sound that I want more than the ATH-M50... this is where the Crossfades become my number 1 preference. If it's a recording session, tech booth monitoring or mixing task, I prefer the ATH-M50... it has a more flat response which is very ideal for monitoring and recording. So, if it's just for everyday listening pleasure with your audio/video player, for me the Crossfades win! As for overall quality feel, the Crossfades have a slight advantage. I have a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50 and an array of V-Moda Crossfades. Both are good. However, if it's just listening to my audio players or home entertainment system, the V-Moda produces the detailed sound that I want more than the ATH-M50... this is where the Crossfades become my number 1 preference. If it's a recording session, tech booth monitoring or mixing task, I prefer the ATH-M50... it has a more flat response which is very ideal for monitoring and recording. So, if it's just for everyday listening pleasure with your audio/video player, for me the Crossfades win! As for overall... » Read More I have a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50 and an array of V-Moda Crossfades. Both are good. However, if it's just listening to my audio players or home entertainment system, the V-Moda produces the detailed sound that I want more than the ATH-M50... this is where the Crossfades become my number 1 preference. If it's a recording session, tech booth monitoring or mixing task, I prefer the ATH-M50... it has a more flat response which is very ideal for monitoring and recording. So, if it's just for everyday listening pleasure with your audio/video player, for me the Crossfades win! As for overall quality feel, the Crossfades have a slight advantage. « Show Less
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Like the other answer stated, complete overhaul in design. Definitely a better sound, though both headphones will have great sound quality.
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I have both and Audio technica ATH m50 wins sound quality wise. V-Moda wins looks wise.
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I too have large ears and the stock ear pads didn't leave enough room. My ears had hotspots against the drivers. This is one negative about these headphones. However, the XL pads available on the v-moda website fixed this problem for me. The comment below that says these headphones are supra-aural is incorrect. The M-80 are the supra-aural model, the M-100 are meant to be circum-aural.
608254
Sure, go ahead and take a bite of the apple, you surely won't die!Seriously, why take the chance. Go with the Skullcandy Ink'd instead. They sound nearly exactly like the more expensive V-Moda Base Freq.
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I actually ordered both and ended up sending back the Sennheisers. Yes, the Sennheisers sound more airy/open, obviousy. And they are ridiculously comfortable. But apart from that, the Brainwavz win. The 598s have a very "warm" sound, which some people might like, but the HM5s had a much more clear and accurate sound. The 598s didn't have nearly as much bass. You couldn't really "feel" it the way you can with the HM5s, and the bass would occasionally peak out with really low stuff. All in all I would recommend the Brainwavz, hands down.
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I've worn both of these actually. And I've found the M50X's to be amazingly good for the price. They're extremely comfortable, and they're a good choice overall. Nonetheless, the P5's get the edge. The sound is neutral on both of them, but the P5's sound is a bit more nuanced, and true to the source material. (And if you're looking for something with thumping bass, neither of these are your friend - I'd look at beats for that). The P5's are also much more "luxurious". The padding, the presentation, and the details - everything is a step up, albeit at a heftier price tag. I would definitely recommend trying both out at a store if you can - it's a close one. I've worn both of these actually. And I've found the M50X's to be amazingly good for the price. They're extremely comfortable, and they're a good choice overall. Nonetheless, the P5's get the edge. The sound is neutral on both of them, but the P5's sound is a bit more nuanced, and true to the source material. (And if you're looking for something with thumping bass, neither of these are your friend - I'd look at beats for that). The P5's are also much more "luxurious". The padding, the presentation, and the details - everything is a step up, albeit at a heftier price tag. I would... » Read More I've worn both of these actually. And I've found the M50X's to be amazingly good for the price. They're extremely comfortable, and they're a good choice overall. Nonetheless, the P5's get the edge. The sound is neutral on both of them, but the P5's sound is a bit more nuanced, and true to the source material. (And if you're looking for something with thumping bass, neither of these are your friend - I'd look at beats for that). The P5's are also much more "luxurious". The padding, the presentation, and the details - everything is a step up, albeit at a heftier price tag. I would definitely recommend trying both out at a store if you can - it's a close one. « Show Less
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They're way better than the Skull Candy ones, and I'd say they're about the same as the Sonys, but the sound is a little clearer on the basses. The Sennheisers are also more comfortable than both by a good long way. They're not "isolation" headphones, so you'll hear outside noises, but they're great for swearing for hours at a time. I've had them for 2 years now, and I can't highly reccomned them highly enough.
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The pros are noticeably tighter and have better bass and some argue the mids aren't as good as the M50s. M50s are better for long periods such as studio time but pros are better for shorter, due to the rather tight headband on the pros. I'd recommend the pros
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I find the Ziks to be very comfortable. I also wear them for hours at a time and have never felt the need to take them off. I also had a pair of Bose headphones and I agree with Junggue that they are lighter but the sound is not near as good (or flexible) with the application.