preface:

Maybe you don't know much about V-MODA brand. V in V-MODA English is the capital letter at the beginning of the name of the brand founder Val Kolton. MODA means "fashion" in Italian. It is a world-famous mobile audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in Hollywood, California, USA. Its products include mobile audio equipment such as in ear earphones, ear patch earphones, ear cap earphones, portable decoding earphones, and hearing protection earplugs. The logo is V-shaped. V-MODA initially focused on the production of earphones. In 2006, it launched the first earphone Vibe. In 2007, it began to research DJ earphones. After three years of development, it launched the first earphone Crossfade LP in 2010, which is very popular among professional DJs and dance music lovers.

The world's top DJ Avicii's favorite brand is V-MODA; Today, we bring you the latest Crossfade Wireless Bluetooth headset. Based on the V-MODA M-100, which has won the most awards in recent years and is popular with professional musicians, it adds the most powerful and convenient wireless functions, as well as VAMP built-in ear amplifiers. It also uses the new generation of sound modulation technology and the latest battery technology to rewrite the definition of wireless headphones. The best quality voice, whether wireless or wired, can be embraced at the same time today. Is it as magical as the propaganda? This is the focus of our analysis today.

Unpacking:

The predecessor of Crossfade Wireless Bluetooth headset is M-100; In Head Fi, the world's largest and most influential authoritative headphone forum in 2012, the V-MODA M-100 product was designed through the popular participation of earphones selected by online votes. M100 has won 17 international media awards in total, and scored 4.8 points on Amazon. com, ranking first. It is the most satisfactory earphone for users. As an upgraded version, Crossfade Wireless also has good performance. In terms of color matching, you can choose four colors: pure black, silver black, black red and silver white; This time I got the silver version.

The packaging of Crossfade Wireless is not a regular shape, but has certain edges and corners to show the luxury of the packaging. The button design is a very personalized packaging experience. It has a feeling of reluctant to open it when held in hand, which can definitely meet the approval of most people on the packaging.

After removing the packing box, you can see a very personalized storage box, which has become an important symbol of V-MODA. Whether you are a picky music celebrity or a cool personality young player, you should be happy to get the storage box of this machine. Because no matter the handle, hardness, or size are so perfect.

Open the storage box and we can see the true face of Crossfade Wireless. Someone exclaimed that this is the Bluetooth M-100? Yes, but there are some differences in parameters; Although the bandwidth of both is 5-30000HZ, double diaphragm design is adopted. In terms of parameter difference, the sensitivity of the crossover wireless with 107db is more sensitive than that of the M100 with 103db, and the impedance is only 30ohm, which is optimized again than that of the M100 with 32ohm. Theoretically, it becomes easier to push.

Although Crossfade Wireless supports Bluetooth, it is still equipped with an audio cable and a call function in accessories; A USB data charging cable, headphone bag snap ring, and a 3.5mm to 6.5mm adapter. It should be noted that the microphone and single button of the headset call line are separated separately. I believe you can know the front and back of the audio line when you hold it. The "y" plug is inserted into the player connector.

Product details:

Crossfade Wireless, which follows the appearance design of the hexagonal ear case, is a wireless style, but the manufacturer has retained many of the design and materials of its popular earphones in the design, including the solid case that passed MIL-STD US military test, the enveloping design ear cover and battery only weigh 292g, and the replaceable metal trim and 3D printing trim that are popular with music fans, Durable and meet personalized preferences.

The head beam is still the most concerned part for many consumers. Crossfade Wireless continues the M-100 design, but slightly different, it cannot be folded in half; The design of your SteelFlex headband is natural and close to your body. It is also very stable without clamping. You can also get good comfort if you wear it for a long time when you go out for sports.

Crossfade Wireless has an opening on both sides of the headset, one is a USB charging interface, and the other is a standard 3.5mm audio cable interface. It can not only use the convenient Bluetooth mode without winding trouble, but also obtain higher standard music enjoyment through cable.

The right headset contains all the Bluetooth switch operation design parts. The upper part is composed of three buttons, from left to right, which are volume down, pause/play and volume up; The lower part of the right ear cup contains a three section switch. The first section is closed - the second section is open - the third section is bound, which is quite simple, and is accompanied by an indicator light reminder.

Crossfade Wireless headphone case is relatively comfortable. The headphone case is made of leather, which is not uncomfortable when it is attached to the skin. The original earmuff should be medium size, and the earmuff can choose a larger ear model. Personally, I think the large earmuffs will be more comfortable.

Personalized collocation:

In recent years, making earphones is out of fashion, but V-MODA, which has been used by many famous singers and musicians in private, is also not backward. Crossfade Wireless has launched the service of changeable 3D printing customized panel design, which can definitely meet the pursuit of many consumers and celebrities. From $25 to tens of thousands of dollars, you can choose the exclusive customization of expensive gold. Of course, consumers who do not pursue luxury personality should choose the default mirror, after all, this will not affect the sound quality.

In addition to DIY space, Crossfade Wireless also has good flexibility, and can restore the original state in time through strong bending.

Listening parameters:

The Crossfade Wireless wireless part uses a high-quality CSR Bluetooth module to ensure sound performance, and the VAMP Mini portable ear amplifier is built in to enhance the listening sense. The earphone uses a 50mm dual diaphragm unit of the same specification as the M-100 of the same manufacturer, so the sound style is similar to the former, with strong, surging, deep and solid low-frequency output. Crossfade Wireless, which has a playback time of 12 hours, supports remote control of smart watches such as Apple Watch, and retains the wired connection design, so you can still enjoy the music festival on the plane.

Unit: patented 50mm double diaphragm unit

Impedance/sensitivity: 30 Ohm/107 dB

Left and right tolerance:+/- 2dB

Frequency response range: 5 – 30000Hz

Wired input: 3.5mm

Maximum continuous use time: 12 hours

Wireless input: Bluetooth protocol HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP

I don't know about fever, and I have been struggling with low-end earphones; Music audition is based on the subjective feelings of the individual and does not make guiding suggestions.

Let's talk about the thrust demand of the headset. We don't consider the front thrust of the Bluetooth headset. There is no thrust between the two digital connections. When connected with wires, the ordinary HiFi measured by Crossfade Wireless can fully drive. If possible, it is recommended to use a professional player as the front end.

Audition:

The new version of M-CLASS tuning and VAMP MINI ear amplifier circuit for sound, as well as the design of independent receiving antenna and low consumption CSR Bluetooth module for reception, have been added. The combination of the two improves the sound quality, and at the same time, the reception ability is better, making it convenient for users to listen wirelessly. It can last for about 12 hours in terms of endurance, and it can last for up to 4 hours in half an hour.

In the early years, the wireless earpiece products were indeed limited by technology, which reduced the degree of reduction. Generally, enthusiasts have strict requirements for the sound quality of earphones. In particular, the wireless earpiece products have some problems, believing that the sound quality is always inferior to that of wired products; With the improvement of technology, the voice color of the new generation of wireless earpiece has made great progress, among which the sound reinforcement technology designed by the manufacturer built in Crossfade Wireless has improved the voice color.

Low frequency: In the actual audition, Crossfade Wireless has excellent sound insulation, and comfortable wearing is half the battle; Bluetooth wireless connection is stable and does not pick the device; In terms of sound quality, the overall performance of low frequency is quite outstanding. The low frequency is solid, with quality and quantity, and is not boring at all. It provides a fairly good three-dimensional sound field for the spatial expression of impact; However, the performance of diving is general; It can be said that the bass is not too much deliberately beautified;

intermediate frequency: Overall, it has a good sense of hierarchy and thickness, and the voice thickness is moderate, which can highlight more details and textures; The human voice is transparent and smooth, which will not be tiresome. It can bring a loose sound field and atmosphere. The performance of the mid-range is also like the part that the author is most satisfied with.

High frequency: In fact, high frequency is the most easily distorted part of Bluetooth. Due to some disappointment in listening to it, it may be related to the addition of the new M-CLASS tuning and VAMP MINI ear amplifier circuit about sound. I found that Crossfade Wireless did not disappoint the author too much, but could reflect the proper timbre, and overtone was also well controlled, It gives people the feeling that there is no extreme pursuit on high frequency, but it will not let you down.

The manufacturer refers to Crossfade Wireless as a "hybrid headset", because the new product is designed based on the M-100 earpiece of the same manufacturer. The manufacturer has spent two years to develop it, and used the CSR Bluetooth module with high cost and other parts to optimize the sound quality. The most important thing is to add the VAMP Mini handheld ear amplifier circuit to Crossfade Wireless, This is enough to make the sound quality of Crossfade Wireless match that of wired earphones. In the actual experience, we found that the listening experience of this headset is not far different between wired connection and Bluetooth mode.

Crossfade Wireless Continuing the design style and sound characteristics of the previous generation M-100, the M-100 patent 50mm dual diaphragm unit and M-100 sound orientation are used, and Bluetooth wireless modules are added. The new M-CLASS tuning and VAMP MINI ear amplifier circuits are added, as well as the independent receiving antenna design and low consumption CSR Bluetooth module used in the reception, which not only bring more stable transmission effects, It also provides longer standby time. It can last for about 12 hours in terms of endurance, and it can last for up to 4 hours in half an hour.

The addition of these new elements has made Crossfade Wireless subversive in Bluetooth headsets. This year, a number of Bluetooth products made by big brand headsets appeared in China, and later came to China after being branded. However, these traditional manufacturers lack innovation and targeted optimization in Bluetooth products, which makes many music lovers disappointed in Bluetooth headsets; If you have ever wanted to get rid of the shackles of the connecting cable, but have not found a product that makes you excited enough, if you are an appearance controller, technology controller, this fashionable V-MODA Crossfade Wireless headset is still worth trying. Maybe this will change your inherent view. There is a feeling that you can never feel it without wearing it!