V-MODA XFLPR-PHCHROME Crossfade LP Over-the-Ear Headphones (Phantom Chrome) Review

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(More customer reviews)I strongly urge anyone considering these headphones to go see them in person first.(like at the apple store)
I got these headphones in August after a coworker recommended them. He got his off Amazon and I got mine from the Apple store.
The speaker drivers themselves are great. Good balance of bass and treble across a wide range of music. The Crossfades seem well constructed and light. I use them only at work for about 4hrs a day and was happy for about a month. They stay on my desk when not in use and have never left the office
Unfortunately after a month I noticed the the inner plastic band where the metal adjustment bar that connects the phones to the padding the goes over your head had completely cracked on both sides of the headphones. If you look at the pictures Amazon provides, look at the 6th picture(for the gunmetal version - [...]). The cracks appeared right above the crossfade logo where the 2 screws secure the plastic housing on both sides of headphones(tops of the V). The plastic wasn't just cracked on one screw on each side, it was crack on all 4 screws. This leads me to believe that they had some over-tightening problem when putting in the screws during manufacturing. A day after I discovered the crack, one of the plastic cracked fragments actually fell off the headphones, making it impossible for the headphones to keep tension on the metal adjustment bar.
I was sad to see this issue, given I had just dropped $250 on these headphones a month earlier. So I went and had a look at my co-workers set. SAME exact problem, cracks along the plastic on both sides of the headphones in the same 4 places where the screw look to have been over-tightened. The plastic had not fallen off on his yet, but he was equally pissed off at the quality of manufacturing.
Seriously, the rest of the headphone is well constructed of metal and solid plastic.... but the one location that would get the most stress has the cheapest made component??!?!? I don't have a particularly wide head, and I've DJ'd for years and know how to take care of expensive headphones. What a shame that an otherwise great sounding set of headphones could be wrecked by a defective 50cent plastic part.
Thankfully the Apple store allowed me to return the headphones beyond the 14day regular policy. We went over to the iPod demo section in the store where they had 4 crossfades out for display to use with the iPod/iphones, and guess what!!! 3 of the 4 had the same exact issue.
I think these headphones are so new that this problem will start to become more prevalent in the next few months for folks who bought them early on. I don't think this is a hard issue to fix with a redesign of that particular part (using metal). However it's probably going to require folks to send them back to the manufacturer.


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Developed over the span of four years in collaboration with some of the world's top musicians, DJs and producers, the Crossfade LP delivers epic sound with a distinct design composed of luxurious fabrics and lightweight metals. Designed to be the ultimate versatile and multi-purpose headphone, Crossfade LP is made for people on the move, at the gym or on the stage.
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Akg K 324 P - Chrome In-Ear Headphones Review

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(More customer reviews)These AKG 324's sound fantastic. The cord is thin and the phones are extremely lightweight, but they are very durable even in an active environment. The sensitivity is extremely high, so you can get by without a headphone amplifier. Breaking them in changed little if anything at all with the sound. This is after 50 hours of use.
Highs 4/5 - Great, but not perfect. Clear as a bell, but somewhat emphasized compared to the other ranges. Instruments sound pleasantly bright and lifelike. Not harsh or fatiguing, but they are certainly brought out strong. High hats sing with authority on these earcanals.
Mids 4.5/5 - Are superb, but not excellent. Vocals are communicated to your eardrum with clarity and precision. Other notes aren't left out either. They get a chance to make themselves known with fullness, definition, and superb separation, so that each individual instrument or sound have their own place in this range. Details that are in this range are pronounced, but take a slight backseat to the aforementioned highs, which can be apparent in most rock/pop music.
Lows 4.5/5 - Absolutely fantastic. Not only do you hear it, but you feel it. The bass is tight, controlled, and surprisingly accurate for the price and it being a hybrid earphone. It is not boomy/muddy like the Bose In-Ear phones and it isn't anemic (at least to me) like the Shure SE-210. To me the low notes are perfect. They also don't bleed into the other ranges, even if you do EQ for more bass if it's insufficient for your taste.
Soundstage 4.5/5 - Downright the best I've heard yet from a canalphone. These cans somehow surround you with music like a bank-robber that just got caught. If you don't start dancing as soon as you hear these, it's because you don't have limbs. The sound is immediately engaging and will have you completely immersed into whatever genre you like.
Detail Retrieval 4/5 - Studio monitor phones these are not, but they come close. The Shure SE-210's slightly edge out the 324's, but not by much. Make no mistake, the 324's can expose some low bit-rate sources naked. You hear almost everything in the recording with ease on these AKG's, but little is left to be desired anyway, especially since these are portable.
Final word 4/5 - Build quality is great and sound overall is near-balanced, non-fatiguing, and inviting. The price is incredible, giving it that huge edge when it comes to value. They almost sound as pristine as the Audio Technica M50's. So for the scrilla (money), the AKG 324's deserve a solid 4/5.
As a side note, I personally have owned extensively, and connected to a high quality Total Airhead amp (for maximum detail fetchin') these earphones: Bose In-Ear, Shure SE-210, and the Sony MDR-EX85LP. These AKG 324's are better than the Bose in every way, especially in the clarity department (unless you favor lack of isolation and greatly exaggerated bass, then go for it). They trump the SE-210's in the soundstage, and lows, but are on par with the mids. However, they lack the perfect tonality of the 210's but carry the same precision. The 324's completely smoke the Sony's like a cuban cigar. There isn't a single thing that the Sony's can match on the AKG's, so I won't even discuss it.
Other headphones that I've owned in my lifetime: Audio Technica M50, A700, A55, ESW-7, ANC-7. Beyerdynamic DT-770 pro 80 ohm. Bose On-Ear, Over-Ear.
Headphones that I've listened to extensively: Dr. Dre Beats. Bose Quiet Comfort 2.
AKG K 324 P (chrome) = Man, you better get some.
UPDATE 4/27/10 - I just recently purchased the Etymotic ER-4P's. Those leave these AKG's in the dust. Fanstastic sound throughout all the ranges, and incredibly smooth and accurate as well. The ER4P's are the definitive reference-grade closed back headphone, even comparing to full-size counterparts.


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The K 324 P has been inspired by technology used in AKG's award- winning professional in-ear monitoring systems; which are used by famous musicians around the world. AKG' flagship K 324 P in-ear model, offers high-quality, full-spectrum sound, reproducing the deepest bass with attitude and the highest highs with ease. The design of the K 324 P provides a high level of acoustic attenuation of ambient noise, which means you can enjoy your music in more detail. The ergonomic design allows for personal comfort and fit through a choice of 3 sleeve sizes, which results in hours of music enjoyment without fatigue or discomfort. The minimalist design will appeal just as much to your eyes as to your ears, with a choice of cool white or chrome.

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V-MODA XFLPR-PWHITE Cross-fade LP Over-Ear Headphones (Pearl White) Review

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(More customer reviews)I strongly urge anyone considering these headphones to go see them in person first.(like at the apple store)
I got these headphones in August after a coworker recommended them. He got his off Amazon and I got mine from the Apple store.
The speaker drivers themselves are great. Good balance of bass and treble across a wide range of music. The Crossfades seem well constructed and light. I use them only at work for about 4hrs a day and was happy for about a month. They stay on my desk when not in use and have never left the office
Unfortunately after a month I noticed the the inner plastic band where the metal adjustment bar that connects the phones to the padding the goes over your head had completely cracked on both sides of the headphones. If you look at the pictures Amazon provides, look at the 6th picture(for the gunmetal version - [...]). The cracks appeared right above the crossfade logo where the 2 screws secure the plastic housing on both sides of headphones(tops of the V). The plastic wasn't just cracked on one screw on each side, it was crack on all 4 screws. This leads me to believe that they had some over-tightening problem when putting in the screws during manufacturing. A day after I discovered the crack, one of the plastic cracked fragments actually fell off the headphones, making it impossible for the headphones to keep tension on the metal adjustment bar.
I was sad to see this issue, given I had just dropped $250 on these headphones a month earlier. So I went and had a look at my co-workers set. SAME exact problem, cracks along the plastic on both sides of the headphones in the same 4 places where the screw look to have been over-tightened. The plastic had not fallen off on his yet, but he was equally pissed off at the quality of manufacturing.
Seriously, the rest of the headphone is well constructed of metal and solid plastic.... but the one location that would get the most stress has the cheapest made component??!?!? I don't have a particularly wide head, and I've DJ'd for years and know how to take care of expensive headphones. What a shame that an otherwise great sounding set of headphones could be wrecked by a defective 50cent plastic part.
Thankfully the Apple store allowed me to return the headphones beyond the 14day regular policy. We went over to the iPod demo section in the store where they had 4 crossfades out for display to use with the iPod/iphones, and guess what!!! 3 of the 4 had the same exact issue.
I think these headphones are so new that this problem will start to become more prevalent in the next few months for folks who bought them early on. I don't think this is a hard issue to fix with a redesign of that particular part (using metal). However it's probably going to require folks to send them back to the manufacturer.


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Developed over the span of four years in collaboration with some of the world's top musicians, DJs and producers, the Crossfade LP delivers epic sound with a distinct design composed of luxurious fabrics and lightweight metals. Designed to be the ultimate versatile and multi-purpose headphone, Crossfade LP is made for people on the move, at the gym or on the stage.
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V-MODA XFLPR-NERO Crossfade LP Over-the-Ear Headphones (Black/Chrome) Review

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(More customer reviews)I strongly urge anyone considering these headphones to go see them in person first.(like at the apple store)
I got these headphones in August after a coworker recommended them. He got his off Amazon and I got mine from the Apple store.
The speaker drivers themselves are great. Good balance of bass and treble across a wide range of music. The Crossfades seem well constructed and light. I use them only at work for about 4hrs a day and was happy for about a month. They stay on my desk when not in use and have never left the office
Unfortunately after a month I noticed the the inner plastic band where the metal adjustment bar that connects the phones to the padding the goes over your head had completely cracked on both sides of the headphones. If you look at the pictures Amazon provides, look at the 6th picture(for the gunmetal version - [...]). The cracks appeared right above the crossfade logo where the 2 screws secure the plastic housing on both sides of headphones(tops of the V). The plastic wasn't just cracked on one screw on each side, it was crack on all 4 screws. This leads me to believe that they had some over-tightening problem when putting in the screws during manufacturing. A day after I discovered the crack, one of the plastic cracked fragments actually fell off the headphones, making it impossible for the headphones to keep tension on the metal adjustment bar.
I was sad to see this issue, given I had just dropped $250 on these headphones a month earlier. So I went and had a look at my co-workers set. SAME exact problem, cracks along the plastic on both sides of the headphones in the same 4 places where the screw look to have been over-tightened. The plastic had not fallen off on his yet, but he was equally pissed off at the quality of manufacturing.
Seriously, the rest of the headphone is well constructed of metal and solid plastic.... but the one location that would get the most stress has the cheapest made component??!?!? I don't have a particularly wide head, and I've DJ'd for years and know how to take care of expensive headphones. What a shame that an otherwise great sounding set of headphones could be wrecked by a defective 50cent plastic part.
Thankfully the Apple store allowed me to return the headphones beyond the 14day regular policy. We went over to the iPod demo section in the store where they had 4 crossfades out for display to use with the iPod/iphones, and guess what!!! 3 of the 4 had the same exact issue.
I think these headphones are so new that this problem will start to become more prevalent in the next few months for folks who bought them early on. I don't think this is a hard issue to fix with a redesign of that particular part (using metal). However it's probably going to require folks to send them back to the manufacturer.


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Developed over the span of four years in collaboration with some of the world's top musicians, DJs and producers, the Crossfade LP delivers epic sound with a distinct design composed of luxurious fabrics and lightweight metals. Designed to be the ultimate versatile and multi-purpose headphone, Crossfade LP is made for people on the move, at the gym or on the stage.
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V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds (Bling Bling Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)My wife owns the gunmetal black high end v-moda earbuds and to tell the truth, those have NOTHING on these as far as sound (except for looking cooler and costing twice as much). Yes, they may be a little more durable (and heavy) due to material (metal vs plastic), but as far as sound goes, you will NOT be disappointed with these. Now having said that, you must experiment with the various ear inserts so that you get the one that fits "just right". But when you find that, you will be amazed at the sound of these. They are also extremely comfortable.

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Revolutionary bass, high-fashion colors, and noise isolating technology combine to form sonic solitude and a fashion attitude.V-MODA's modern Bass Level Isolating Soft Silicon (BLISS) technology naturally reduces outside noise and enables unparalleled bass levels that can actually be felt.High-fidelity sound exposes music details through warm mids, and crisp highs.Complete comfort is assured through ultra-soft lightweight silicon fittings that are included in three sizes. Sensational two-tone color combinations reveal the striking appearance of the stylish design.The modawrap cable manager is included to control the length of the colored cable while listening and provide earphone storage when idle.

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V-MODA Cross-fade LP Over-Ear Headphones (Gunmetal Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I strongly urge anyone considering these headphones to go see them in person first.(like at the apple store)
I got these headphones in August after a coworker recommended them. He got his off Amazon and I got mine from the Apple store.
The speaker drivers themselves are great. Good balance of bass and treble across a wide range of music. The Crossfades seem well constructed and light. I use them only at work for about 4hrs a day and was happy for about a month. They stay on my desk when not in use and have never left the office
Unfortunately after a month I noticed the the inner plastic band where the metal adjustment bar that connects the phones to the padding the goes over your head had completely cracked on both sides of the headphones. If you look at the pictures Amazon provides, look at the 6th picture(for the gunmetal version - [...]). The cracks appeared right above the crossfade logo where the 2 screws secure the plastic housing on both sides of headphones(tops of the V). The plastic wasn't just cracked on one screw on each side, it was crack on all 4 screws. This leads me to believe that they had some over-tightening problem when putting in the screws during manufacturing. A day after I discovered the crack, one of the plastic cracked fragments actually fell off the headphones, making it impossible for the headphones to keep tension on the metal adjustment bar.
I was sad to see this issue, given I had just dropped $250 on these headphones a month earlier. So I went and had a look at my co-workers set. SAME exact problem, cracks along the plastic on both sides of the headphones in the same 4 places where the screw look to have been over-tightened. The plastic had not fallen off on his yet, but he was equally pissed off at the quality of manufacturing.
Seriously, the rest of the headphone is well constructed of metal and solid plastic.... but the one location that would get the most stress has the cheapest made component??!?!? I don't have a particularly wide head, and I've DJ'd for years and know how to take care of expensive headphones. What a shame that an otherwise great sounding set of headphones could be wrecked by a defective 50cent plastic part.
Thankfully the Apple store allowed me to return the headphones beyond the 14day regular policy. We went over to the iPod demo section in the store where they had 4 crossfades out for display to use with the iPod/iphones, and guess what!!! 3 of the 4 had the same exact issue.
I think these headphones are so new that this problem will start to become more prevalent in the next few months for folks who bought them early on. I don't think this is a hard issue to fix with a redesign of that particular part (using metal). However it's probably going to require folks to send them back to the manufacturer.


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Developed over the span of four years in collaboration with some of the world's top musicians, DJs and producers, the Crossfade LP delivers epic sound with a distinct design composed of luxurious fabrics and lightweight metals. Designed to be the ultimate versatile and multi-purpose headphone, Crossfade LP is made for people on the move, at the gym or on the stage.
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