One of the most underrated headphone companies, V-Moda has added another pair of headphones to their lineup. The V-Moda Crossfade Wireless Headphones. Similar to the V-Moda M-100’s, the Crossfade Wireless promise to offer the same great sound without the cables. You would be able to use the Crossfade Wireless with or without the cable. V-Moda promises up to 12 hours of battery life, and when the battery dies out you can use the cable to listen to your music. With 50mm drivers, an antenna tuned to work with wearables , and customization options the Crossfade Wireless are looking promising.
Get more info on the Crossfade Wireless HERE: V-MODA.com/Crossfade-Wireless.
We reviewed the V-Moda XS and plan on reviewing the V-Moda M-100 Crossfades soon.
Availability & Pricing V-Moda Crossfade Wireless Headphones
The new V-MODA Crossfade Wireless will be available in four colors optimized for personalization: Gunmetal Black, White Silver, Rouge and Phantom Chrome.
Crossfade Wireless are available now for $299 MSRP (USD), in Phantom Chrome and White Silver colors. Gunmetal Black and Rouge will follow soon. Exclusively at V-MODA.com for $300, the price also includes an extra pair of custom 3D printed fiber or laser-engraved aluminum shields. Users can also upgrade to other 3D printed materials including steel, raw metals, plated gold, silver, gold and platinum.
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V-MODA, the award-winning maker of the world’s finest high-fidelity audio devices, unveils Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear headphones which offer the best of both worlds with wired and wireless modes for hybrid listening.
V-MODA’s acoustics development team sought to improve its renowned signature sound for virtually identical analog and wireless playback. The Crossfade Wireless went through years of precise engineering to design and tune wireless electronics while keeping the iconic V-MODA materials and shapes.
The patent-pending dual-diaphragm 50mm driver is a refined version of the award-winning Crossfade M-100 that was crowdsourced by hundreds of headphone audiophiles and won 17 editors’ choice awards. Its speaker consistency is unrivaled and has been “hand-tuned” to complement the human hearing limit variance (+/- 2dB).
Special skills were used to ensure the air flow mechanics and acoustic tuning materials were perfectly balanced. Additionally, it does not use a powered EQ, staying true to the pure audio experience, and avoiding unacceptable latency issues for videos, gaming and DJs. The final result is a refined and improved Crossfade M-100 sound in both wired and wireless modes.
“As an avid analog purist, for years I said I would not make a wireless headphone; instead, we decided to make our best over-ear wired headphone yet featuring the best wireless mode,” says Val Kolton, CEO of V-MODA. “After years of R&D, we can proudly say that Crossfade Wireless is versatile enough to be the everyday audio weapon of choice for music professionals, audiophiles, gamers and savvy consumers, alike.”
V-MODA, the award-winning maker of the world’s finest high-fidelity audio devices, unveils Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear headphones which offer the best of both worlds with wired and wireless modes for hybrid listening.
V-MODA’s acoustics development team sought to improve its renowned signature sound for virtually identical analog and wireless playback. The Crossfade Wireless went through years of precise engineering to design and tune wireless electronics while keeping the iconic V-MODA materials and shapes.
The patent-pending dual-diaphragm 50mm driver is a refined version of the award-winning Crossfade M-100 that was crowdsourced by hundreds of headphone audiophiles and won 17 editors’ choice awards. Its speaker consistency is unrivaled and has been “hand-tuned” to complement the human hearing limit variance (+/- 2dB).
Special skills were used to ensure the air flow mechanics and acoustic tuning materials were perfectly balanced. Additionally, it does not use a powered EQ, staying true to the pure audio experience, and avoiding unacceptable latency issues for videos, gaming and DJs. The final result is a refined and improved Crossfade M-100 sound in both wired and wireless modes.
“As an avid analog purist, for years I said I would not make a wireless headphone; instead, we decided to make our best over-ear wired headphone yet featuring the best wireless mode,” says Val Kolton, CEO of V-MODA. “After years of R&D, we can proudly say that Crossfade Wireless is versatile enough to be the everyday audio weapon of choice for music professionals, audiophiles, gamers and savvy consumers, alike.”
A codec that would make Da Vinci proud
The audio codec determines how audio is sent to wireless headphones, and it is crucial for both delivering the best hi-fi audio and compatibility with a range of mobile devices and music files. The CSR BlueCore chipset utilized is the perfect balance of unequalized hi-fi sound and power consumption.
To wire or not to wire?
The Crossfade Wireless gives you access to the best of both worlds: wireless for a liberating listening experience, and cabled when you run out of juice or want to simply enjoy pure analog mode with your own headphone amplifier or DAC. Either way, you will experience the Crossfade’s unrivaled sound.
Unlike other wireless headphones, plugging a cable plug into the Crossfade Wireless jack instantly switches off all electronics to reach zero latency – essential for gamers, VR, musicians and DJs.
The built-in hidden microphone was specially tuned and optimized for phone calls and voice recognition. V-MODA also generously includes the rugged Kevlar-reinforced 1-Button SpeakEasy cable for wired use.
Material Edge
As with all of V-MODA’s headphones, durability and exquisite material selection was paramount in the design. The Crossfade Wireless maintains the luxurious combination of steel, metal materials and improved vegan leather that lives up to the military-level standards of the MIL-STD-810G testing guidelines.
Memory foam ear cushions precisely isolate noise and provide supple ergonomic comfort for extended listening sessions. The cushions and SteelFlex headband naturally form to your head and ears to create the perfect natural noise isolation, optimal bass and an immersive 3D soundstage.
Long Life Battery
The rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 12 hours of continuous music, entertainment and calls, unlimited hours in wired mode thanks to its analog tuning that uses no electronics or artificial processing. Recharge it effortlessly with the included elegant V-Micro USB cable. [/learn_more]
