Headphone Reviews

V-MODA True Blood and "Endorse Yourself!"
This article is about celebrity headphones. Websters defines celebrity as "the state of being celebrated." I see nothing wrong with applauding and cheering for favored artists and sports stars, but I think V-Moda takes celebrity to a new and greater level when they allow you to choose whoever you want to celebrate ... even yourself.

Not only are these great sounding and well built headphones, but you are also able, at extra charge, to choose the color of the earpiece "shield" and submit a graphic to have custom engraved on your headphones. This is personal audio made very personal, indeed.

V-Moda Crossfade M-80 and V-80 True Blood ($199) Other than a few minor cosmetic differences, the V-80 and M-80 are identical headphones. These are on-the-ear sealed headphones, and they sound absolutelty terrific. The build quality, styling, and accessories are likewise stellar. The only problem I have with these cans is the cable makes noise that the mike picks up when it rubs against you clothes, which can be heard on the receiving end of telephone conversations. I love these headphones, and there's nothing I'd recommend more highly with this type/price headphone. I'd say the Marley Exodus is close to the same sound quality, but has significantly different styling. DJs love this headphone, but if desiring a more secure fit, might prefer the more secure split-headband of the Sennheiser HD 25-1 II or Beyerdynamic DT1350. InnerFidelity M-80/V-80 Full Review Here

V-Moda Crossfade LP and Crossfade LP2 ($199) These are full size, around-the-ear, sealed headphones, with a bass heavy response. While I prefer the more neutral response of the V-80/M-80, I thought the Crossfade LP2 was one of the best bass heavy headphones I've heard. The Crossfade LP was a little too uneven sounding for me, but the LP2 did a dandy job of delivering slammin' bass without blur or bloat. Like the V-80/M-80 above, these headphones are extremely well built and stylish, but because they are a circumaural (around-the-ear) design, they are somewhat more secure and comfortable on the head. When someone wants a bass heavy headphone, these are my top recommendation.

That's the end of the product part. Let's proclaim some winners and loosers ...