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• Start date Start date Aug 3, 2014
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goose-is-good

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Joined Aug 3, 2014 Posts 3 Likes 0 I have my decision narrowed down to two headphones. It's between the V-Moda M-80 and the V-Moda XS. Which one is better for the price/condition? I can get the M-80 new for around $105, while the XS is refurbished at $40 more. A new XS is $199, and I don't have that kind of money to throw around... Would the sound quality of either be very different/better? Is the extra $40 worth it to get CliqFold capabilities? Also, my head is a bit larger (7 5/8). Would the M-80s be too small, in which case XS would be better? Thanks in advance. My usual google searches of "x vs y" aren't pulling up too much useful information for me.

NA Blur

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Joined Feb 8, 2011 Posts 4,679 Likes 783 Have you read Tyll's comments:   http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/practically-perfect-every-way-v-moda-xs-page-2 My Playlist https://music.amazon.com/user-playl...marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US Listen to Windows PC? Go To Sound -> Highlight Speakers, click on Properties -> Enhancements -> Check the box that says "Disable all sound effects."

goose-is-good

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Joined Aug 3, 2014 Posts 3 Likes 0 So with that glowing review in mind, would a refurbished XS beat out a new M80? Or should I try and save up for a new XS?

goose-is-good

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Joined Aug 3, 2014 Posts 3 Likes 0 Any other opinions?

jodgey4

Headphoneus Supremus

Joined May 2, 2013 Posts 2,685 Likes 320 Check the warranty on the XS refurbished model... if it's good, I'd get that. Current: A-GD NFB-28, Audeze LCD-2.2f in rosewood with vegan earpads, AKG Q701, Bottlehead Quickie + PJCCS, Heir Audio 3.ai S, Sennheiser PC163D​ Remember, kiddos, there is no substitute for an audition!​

sound22

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Joined Sep 26, 2013 Posts 82 Likes 17 Dude you could save up for a new one and buy it directly from vmoda. It will include a free audio only cable and a pair of custom shields. Downside is that it would cost you more with the 212$ price. But that's what i would go for, in the end it will be your decision. Wish this could help.     Cheers One does not simply go wireless, and not lose his source! Coffee table: Meze 109 Pro, Focal Elegia, FiiO K11 R2R Work: Philips Fidelio X2HR, Creative SBX G6 Bedside: Bose QC35, HiVi M200Mkii On-the-Go: Letshuoer S12, Qudelix 5k or Apple Dongle

H T T

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Joined May 11, 2013 Posts 1,476 Likes 1,627 From reading some other threads, the XS seems to fit larger head sizes better than the M80. Some members here have mentioned that if you have a narrower head, the XS may be sloppy fitting. [size=x-small]I have a narrower head, so I took the safe path and ordered my second pair of M80s. (My daughter "adopted" my first pair). From your description, you might want to go the other way and get [/size]the[size=x-small] XS.[/size]   FWIW, I alternate the M80 and Onkyo FC300 for JPop and electronica. For classical, jazz, acoustic, and classic rock I use the Mikros 90. I appreciate each headphone for its individual sound signature.   I hope this helps. Such stillness—The cry of the cicadas; Sinks into the rocks. A voice said “Cry!” and I said, “What shall I cry?” “All flesh is grass”?

Sonic Defender

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Joined May 9, 2011 Posts 12,987 Likes 4,773 Location Ottawa, Ontario Canada Just received my XS today, and I still have my M80 so I am beginning the task of figuring out which one I prefer. I will first off agree that with a smaller head the XS does not fit as well as the M80. I can't tell if this ultimately impacts the seal in a negative way as even when I try to make the XS feel more sealed, I don't notice much of a change in sound. I will experiment some more and report back here.   Now, without a doubt the bass on the XS is cleaner, far less bloom than with the M80. The M80 also seems to be louder at the same volume setting, but this is without any measuring device so I can't confirm this through measurement per say. I find that the treble is also a little smoother with the XS and my initial impression in this regard is favourable. I am perceiving the XS as being slightly more forward in the mids, but perhaps this is due to the cleaner bass not bleeding into the low mids, hence making the mids more distinct.   I will post back more impressions soon, but for certain bass with the XS is more articulate than with the M80, but you will be giving up some weight. As mentioned, I think it is good to shed some weight here for the XS as it strikes me as sounding faster than the M80, certainly less bloomy down low. With very limited head time I am cautiously optimistic that the XS is more toward neutral than the M80, which I think is a good thing. Love the M80, but hearing the difference in bass signatures between the two headphones and I can say that so far, cleaner XS bass is a good thing. Home >> Lenovo T440 >> JRiver MC 24 >> S.M.S.L M200/FiiO Q5s >> NAD M3 >> Klipsch HP-3/Pioneer SE Monitor 5/Edition X V2 Portable >> LG G7 >> Sony XM3/ /KEF Spaceone Wireless -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

rahul342

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Joined Jun 12, 2015 Posts 5 Likes 0 @Sonic Defender Were you able to further compare M80 vs XS?

Sonic Defender

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Joined May 9, 2011 Posts 12,987 Likes 4,773 Location Ottawa, Ontario Canada So sorry mate, I haven't had either in about 3 years now so I couldn't help you much. Wow, not much ever happened in this thread. Good luck finding some opinions, I'm sure there are more active VModa threads where people will be able to help you more. Cheers. Home >> Lenovo T440 >> JRiver MC 24 >> S.M.S.L M200/FiiO Q5s >> NAD M3 >> Klipsch HP-3/Pioneer SE Monitor 5/Edition X V2 Portable >> LG G7 >> Sony XM3/ /KEF Spaceone Wireless ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You must log in or register to reply here.

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