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Re: V-Moda XS
« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2014, 05:28:25 PM »
Interesting. I've always wanted a V-Moda headphone mainly because of the custom shield, but both the M80 and M100 aren't doing it for me because of comfort for the former, and sound for the latter.

Now to wait for the XS to come here to some stores.
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Re: V-Moda XS
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2014, 07:38:21 AM »
Thank you so much, Valentine! Nice write up, i enjoyed reading your impressions like before (read your review of Spirit Pro on HF).

Indeed, those looks like something that would suit me well. Decision made.
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Re: V-Moda XS
« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2014, 01:55:43 PM »
Not a problem iRo. I expect that I'll review these on the other site too. I have to finish my Paradox review and put in more listening on the XS before I get to that. LFF's mod could use a review refresh to remind people that it's still around and really fantastic. There have been *two*...*two* on HF's F/S recently for just below $300 each. That shit is bananas. B a n a n a s. Bananas.
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Re: V-Moda XS
« Reply #13 on: May 22, 2014, 02:07:58 PM »
The way things are looking these will be welcomed in my headphone collection pretty soon. Seems most on-ears have something negative about them one way or another. And i also wear glasses so the fact that it does well with glasses is a big plus, especially for an on-ear. I almost ordered a HD-26 pro but the fact that it has no mic and remote and it makes you look like a borg... fashion is futile.

So yeah i'll probably order tomorrow but for now i will search for some negative reports, hell i might even read the thread on head-fi  :)p13
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Re: V-Moda XS
« Reply #14 on: May 22, 2014, 02:54:40 PM »
You can audition the Vmodas (and lots of other headphones) for FREE without even leaving your home and compare them to others:
Alas you cannot test the fit and comfort this way  :(

https://soundcloud.com/sonic-sense-pro-audio/sets/headphones-test

Vmodas are on the bottom of that page.
I feel the headphone recordings are reasonably accurate and will at least give a good impression of their sonic signature.

Enjoy....

And while you are at it... don't forget to have a listen to the ATH-M40X and ATHM50X

thanks c61746961 !
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Re: V-Moda XS
« Reply #15 on: May 22, 2014, 04:15:44 PM »
You'd need some seriously neutral headphones for that to work wouldn't you.
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Re: V-Moda XS
« Reply #16 on: May 22, 2014, 04:18:22 PM »
Oh that is interesting, i'll definately play around with that!

Alas though i found something with the XS that might be a problem for me personally, it might be too small for my big head. And since i live in Holland and thus having to order from the US it can be a bit of a gamble.

Current thinking is the momentum on ear, i can check the fit on those out locally and the headband should be able to bend to my preference. Though i'm a bit worried about those alacantra earpads absorbing too much sweat and getting smelly seeing as i'm an avid runner. I reckon they can be washed quite easily though... but still pleather can be wiped off and won't absorb sweat.

Anyways more research and thinking to do, thanks for the tips Solderdude :)

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Quote from: TMRaven on May 22, 2014, 04:15:44 PM
You'd need some seriously neutral headphones for that to work wouldn't you.
I reckon you reference it somehow with a headphone you have that is on the list. But yeah nothing beats listening for yourself.
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Re: V-Moda XS
« Reply #17 on: May 22, 2014, 05:26:36 PM »
Quote from: TMRaven on May 22, 2014, 04:15:44 PM
You'd need some seriously neutral headphones for that to work wouldn't you.
Gross relative differences (>= 4 dB) are pretty easy to spot and not really masked by a reasonably good pair if you are used to their FR, given that they do not roll-off dramatically on either end. I was considering the HD-25, XS, Momentum, DT-250 and others which sadly are not available for audition around these parts, and these recordings helped me pick a pair I believe will satisfy my current needs (M40x), so there's that.
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Re: V-Moda XS
« Reply #18 on: May 22, 2014, 06:14:55 PM »
Quote from: TMRaven on May 22, 2014, 04:15:44 PM
You'd need some seriously neutral headphones for that to work wouldn't you.

Yes, It is pointless to try to asses the sound of a flagship on a pair of cheap headphones  ;D
Of course if you are listening with severely rolled off treble and picked a headphone that is a treble monstrosity you could be hearing decent sound.  :-Z
Equally futile to 'asses' the sonic signature of the LCD-3 on a pair of Grados or K500...

It will give you a decent 'impression' of colorations when you are using decent speakers or the better headphones.

Something tells me most pirates (and others in this hobby) have at least a decent pair of speakers or headphones at their disposal.  :)p7


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Re: V-Moda XS
« Reply #19 on: May 22, 2014, 06:45:10 PM »
Quote from: Solderdude on May 22, 2014, 06:14:55 PM
Quote from: TMRaven on May 22, 2014, 04:15:44 PM
You'd need some seriously neutral headphones for that to work wouldn't you.

Yes, It is pointless to try to asses the sound of a flagship on a pair of cheap headphones  ;D
Of course if you are listening with severely rolled off treble and picked a headphone that is a treble monstrosity you could be hearing decent sound.  :-Z
Equally futile to 'asses' the sonic signature of the LCD-3 on a pair of Grados or K500...

It will give you a decent 'impression' of colorations when you are using decent speakers or the better headphones.

Something tells me most pirates (and others in this hobby) have at least a decent pair of speakers or headphones at their disposal.  :)p7




Now that you mention it, would you like to measure the K500s? One is with stock ear pads and the other (my listening headphone) with K601 ear pads. Post in the Netherlands is swift enough.
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