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V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£160
Avg. price in US: ~$160
Form factor: over-ear
Connectivity: wired
Battery life: N/A hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

4.5

Poor

4.5

Poor

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2.1
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
0.0
Audio latency
25.0%
0.0
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
1.0
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
0.0
Battery life
1.0
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
0.0
Battery life
18.0%
4.2
Weight
16.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
14.0%
0.0
Ambient sound mode
2.7
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
14.0%
0.0
Companion app
3.4
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
4.2
Weight
24.0%
1.0
Water resistance
20.0%
4.0
IP rating
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
12.0%
10
Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The V-Moda Crossfade LP2 Special Edition is a durable, over-ear wired headphone featuring 50mm dual-diaphragm drivers, a frequency response of 5Hz–30kHz, and 32-ohm impedance. Known for its 'Live Play' sound signature, it delivers a warm, bass-heavy profile with club-like energy and effective passive noise isolation. Its primary strengths include an military-grade build with a steel-reinforced headband, Kevlar-braided cables, and customisable metal shields. However, common drawbacks include a muddy midrange that can be overshadowed by the bass, a somewhat heavy 260g weight, and stock ear pads that some users find shallow or uncomfortable for long sessions.

Technical Specifications of V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition

Overall score

4.5

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Sound

5.4

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

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Calls & Controls

4.5

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity

2.9

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A

Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

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Features

2.7

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

1.0

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A

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Design

6.4

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

V-MODA

Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition vs the average headphone

Why is V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition better than the average headphone?

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10 mm larger driver size
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.
Importance: MEDIUM
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.50 mm vs 40 mm
13 Hz lower bass extension
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <=10 Hz
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.5 Hz vs 18 Hz
In-line controls
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.
Importance: LOW
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
10,000 Hz higher treble extension
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=24000 Hz
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.30000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
Foldable design
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
What it is: Earcups or headband can fold for compact storage
When it matters: When you travel often and want easier storage in a bag.
Importance: LOW
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=106 dB/mW
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
Foldable design
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
10 mm larger driver size
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
13 Hz lower bass extension
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
10,000 Hz higher treble extension
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
In-line controls
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.

Calls & Controls

Why is V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition worse than the average headphone?

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19.3% higher weight
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition is heavier than the average headphone (260 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
10 mm tighter earcup height
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (50 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
11 mm tighter earcup width
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (32 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
1 higher clamp force
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (5.3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
No neodymium magnet
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
No voice assistant support
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
5 years older release date
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition was released earlier than the average headphone (2,012 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
August 2012
No voice assistant support
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.
Importance: LOW
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
19.3% higher weight
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition is heavier than the average headphone (260 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <150 g
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition is heavier than the average headphone (260 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.260 g vs 218 g
10 mm tighter earcup height
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (50 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
What it is: Internal height of the earcup cavity
When it matters: When larger ears need enough space inside the earcups.
Importance: MEDIUM
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (50 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.50 mm vs 60 mm
11 mm tighter earcup width
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (32 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
What it is: Internal width of the earcup cavity
When it matters: When earcup fit affects comfort and pressure around your ears.
Importance: MEDIUM
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (32 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.32 mm vs 43 mm
1 higher clamp force
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (5.3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.
Importance: MEDIUM
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (5.3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.5.3 vs 4.3
4.65x less popular
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
11.8% worse value for money
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.03 vs 6.736).
What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.03 vs 6.736).6.03 vs 6.74
No neodymium magnet
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
What it is: Uses neodymium magnets for stronger, clearer sound
When it matters: When driver construction details are part of how you compare sound hardware.
Importance: LOW
V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.

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What customers like about V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition?

Unbeatable military-grade durability with a rugged steel frame construction
Deep, tight, and punchy bass performance that is ideal for electronic and hip-hop music
High level of customization via interchangeable and laser-etched metal ear cup shields
Excellent passive noise isolation from the soft leather padding
Generous accessory bundle including a protective hard shell exoskeleton case and detachable cables
Distinctive, sleek, and stylish aesthetic design

What customers dislike about V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Special Edition?

Stock ear cushions are too shallow and small, often requiring the separate purchase of XL pads
Bass-heavy sound signature can result in a muddy mid-range and recessed vocals
Highs and treble can feel muddled or heavily veiled on certain music tracks
Headband clamp force is initially very tight and causes ear fatigue during long listening sessions
Soundstage feels noticeably limited and tight compared to open-back headphone alternatives
Lacks a folding or swivelling hinge design for more compact storage

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