V-MODA - Crossfade M-100

First of all, I bought the product from Headphone Zone at Snapdeal and would still like to share my experience as I believe it might benefit certain ppl who are on the lookout for good headphones. I had chosen this headphone after extensive research of around 1 month.
After thorough reading about audiophile grade vfm closed back headphones, I was down to 3 choices-
1. Audio Technica ATH M50x,
2. Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro,
3. Vmoda Crossfade M-100.
Initially, I was quite excited about the ATH M50x as everybody was saying that it sounds awesome. Luckily, I had the chance to sample one belonging to my friend and found that it was quite neutral with very less bass. It was good but not quite to my liking. So, it was ticked out of my list. Next, I began reading through various forums and found the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pros, another great pair of headphones. I was almost finalized on that one until one day while sifting through forums and youtube, I came to know about the "sibilance" issues of the DT series headphones (Those who don't know about it kindly google). Also, it comes with an undetachable cable. Trust me you don't want that. So, with a heavy heart I had to tick it off the list too. Again, I began searching for good closed back headphones and came across a certain Vmoda Crossfade M100. Well, the company was newly founded but has been gaining tremendous popularity among DJs and audiophiles alike. So, I began exploring more in this direction. Everything I read online about the VModa's I liked except one thing - the bass was "brain rattling". This was the most difficult thing to overcome regarding them. Rest all were awesome. I thought abt my friend's ATH M50x and thought that the bass was too low there. How high can the bass be in this one? So, without much thought just finalized my decision and purchased them on Oct 16, 2016. When I received the unit on Oct 20, to my surprise I found out that the bass is not at all overpowering. It is very subtle.

I was planning to get the Audio Technica WS1100IS but couldn't find them online from any reliable source, my next choice was V Moda. My friend had the m-100 master version and I really liked em. I finally made up my mind and got the m100 standard version. After experiencing both I can say the master version has a wider sound stage (the XL pads can help) and more balanced sound signature. Bass in the m100-master version is leaner with more detail while in the standard m100, it has more 'oomph'..... Like a subwoofer. Thank you Headphonezone for providing great headphones at a very reasonable price.

*****

Although there were some stock issue but still the reply I got and with the speed of the reply and the delivery, I am very impressed and would love to order more stuff from you guys.

Perfect for the niche users who avert from totally flat or basshead headphones , slighltly shinier bass response without much loss of details in the mids is the strenght of these cans.

The primary reason why I chose these headphones were for its design, comfort and durability. The unpacking and product registration just took just a few minutes and I was excited to experiencing its real sound quality! Initially it felt a little bit heavy on my ears, but as hours went by, it became quite comfortable. A great feature that is unique to these headphones is the laser engraving that allows you to have your very own logo or brand engraved on your shields. Along with this, its foldable design, carry case, and the Kevlar-reinforced cable made the headphones completely worth owning.
The highs & lows are excellent. The company, of course, is known for its excellent punchy base. The trebles & mids are little lesser as compared to those offered by Audio-Technica or similar brands. But, it depends on what type of listener you are. And quite frankly, these qualities will go unnoticed unless you sit in a peaceful environment and listen to music as a professional. It has a wide soundstage. A perfect buy for my taste!
Given that this product offers you so much comfort and above all careful attention given to sound quality, this makes it an option definitely worth considering. Although it may seem a little heavy on your pocket if you're not a professional, from a long term prospective, it's an investment which is worth making.

Finally, my buying experience was superb, and the knowledgeable team at Headphone Zone understood my needs and helped me buy something really special!

the best headphones i have beats studio wireless...but these are far better then them
Comfortable I was wearing them for 8 hours straight without any trouble...
amazing sound quality...
good for audiophiles...
best for edm and punchy bass songs...
decent meds...

- Brass is great and punchy. Not overdone but done just at the right levels.
- At times headphones seems to be engineered more around brass and vocals which is great ..... Varies by music and quality of source - so it's subjective. Expect this out of box sound experience to change as it breaks over next few weeks.
- Clarity and instrument separation is great. Nothing less than amazing.
- The patented dual diaphragms do show their magic all across music genres. It's so excellent. Now I understand why it is the best headphone in CNET and in so many reviews for years in row. Very versatile and adaptive indeed. The relatively higher pricing is worth this all-round ability. I was aware of this feedback from reviewers and which lead me to buy these headphones.
- These are very well built with some good level of noise isolation (leakage is minimized and so are external noise) due to the type of form used. I used it with the TV on to test. It is not noise cancelling but it's still great.
- Really good to carry along due to their unique folding design and small box (travel ready :-) ). I needed one over-ear which I could travel with and this is it.
Source : FiiO X5 DAP with E12 Mont Blanc. 24 bit 192Khz FLACs and MP3s (128kbps)
Source : DX90 - With the DX90 DAP, the detailing and separation is even better with greater clarity.

Tested both with the same tracks.

More views/updates to follow once I burn them over next few weeks. I am sure some of the sound and experience will change.