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V-MODA Crossfade M 100 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£220
Avg. price in US: ~$250
Form factor: over-ear
Connectivity: wired
Battery life: N/A hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

V-MODA Crossfade M 100 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

4.7

Poor

4.7

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
0.9
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
0.0
Battery life
18.0%
3.7
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
3.3
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
3.7
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

Best prices in UK

N/A~ £220

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Verdict

The V-Moda Crossfade M-100 is a closed-back over-ear headphone featuring patented 50mm dual-diaphragm drivers, a frequency response of 5Hz–30kHz, 32 ohm impedance, and a sensitivity of 103dB. Known for its industrial 'tank-like' steel construction and CliqFold hinge, it offers a portable, highly durable design with a V-shaped sound signature emphasizing deep, punchy bass and crisp highs. Main pros include its military-grade build quality, immersive soundstage for a closed-back model, and extensive customization via interchangeable metal shields. Common cons involve a tight clamping force that may cause discomfort during long sessions, stock ear cushions that some find too small (often requiring an 'XL' pad upgrade), and notable sound leakage at higher volumes.

Technical Specifications of V-MODA Crossfade M 100

Overall score

4.7

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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

5.3

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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

5.3

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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

4.1

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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

6.3

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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 M 100 vs the average headphone

Why is V-MODA Crossfade M 100 better than the average headphone?

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10 mm larger driver size
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 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 M 100 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 M 100 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 M 100 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 M 100 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 M 100 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 M 100 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 M 100 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 M 100 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 M 100 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
Quick mic mute
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
What it is: Ability to mute microphone during calls
When it matters: When you need to silence the mic quickly during meetings or multiplayer games.
Importance: LOW
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
Dj-focused design
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 is designed for DJ use, the average headphone is not. 1.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
Explicit DJ-oriented model or product line.
What it is: Designed and marketed for DJ cueing, mixing, and booth monitoring
When it matters: When you need headphones for cueing, beatmatching, and live DJ monitoring.
Importance: LOW
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 is designed for DJ use, the average headphone is not. 1.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
10x higher input power handling
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 has a higher max input power than the average headphone (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
What it is: Maximum input power the drivers can safely handle
When it matters: When you pair the headphones with stronger sources or dedicated gear.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=300 mW
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 has a higher max input power than the average headphone (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.1000 mW vs 100 mW
Foldable design
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
Dj-focused design
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 is designed for DJ use, the average headphone is not. 1.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
10 mm larger driver size
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 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 M 100 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 M 100 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.
23 dB higher max SPL
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 has a higher max SPL than the average headphone (133 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
10x higher input power handling
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 has a higher max input power than the average headphone (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
In-line controls
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
Quick mic mute
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.

Calls & Controls

Why is V-MODA Crossfade M 100 worse than the average headphone?

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28.4% higher weight
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 is heavier than the average headphone (280 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
1.2 higher clamp force
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (5.5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
11 mm tighter earcup width
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (32 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
3 mm tighter earcup height
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (57 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
0.7 % higher distortion
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
5 years older release date
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 was released earlier than the average headphone (2,012 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
November 2012
0.7 % higher distortion
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <=1%
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.1 % vs 0.3 %
28.4% higher weight
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 is heavier than the average headphone (280 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 M 100 is heavier than the average headphone (280 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.280 g vs 218 g
1.2 higher clamp force
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (5.5 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 M 100 has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (5.5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.5.5 vs 4.3
11 mm tighter earcup width
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 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 M 100 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
4.65x less popular
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 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 M 100 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
10.4% worse value for money
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.10 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 M 100 has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.10 vs 6.736).6.1 vs 6.74
2.44x more expensive
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 is more expensive than the average headphone (£220 vs £90).
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 is more expensive than the average headphone (£220 vs £90).£220 vs £90
3 mm tighter earcup height
V-MODA Crossfade M 100 has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (57 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 M 100 has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (57 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.57 mm vs 60 mm

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What customers like about V-MODA Crossfade M 100?

Exceptional build quality with a highly durable, military-grade steel-flex frame and metal hinges.
Powerful, deep, and punchy bass response that caters well to electronic, hip-hop, and DJ monitoring.
Highly portable and compact design thanks to the innovative CliqFold mechanism.
Unique and stylish industrial aesthetics with options for custom laser-engraved shields.
Great inclusion of durable, Kevlar-reinforced detachable cables and a protective hard exoskeleton case.
Fun, energetic, and wide 3D soundstage for non-neutral listening profiles.

What customers dislike about V-MODA Crossfade M 100?

Strong initial clamping force out of the box that can cause physical discomfort or headaches during long sessions.
Standard stock ear pads are relatively shallow, causing users' ears to press painfully against the inner driver protective grilles.
Prone to noticeable sound leakage at higher volumes, making them less ideal for quiet environments or public transit.
Passive noise isolation is below average in very loud environments due to its slightly ported design.
V-shaped sound signature recesses the mid-range frequencies, causing some vocals and instruments to lose clinical detail or sound distant.
Ear cups trap heat easily, leading to warm or sweaty ears during extended wear.

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