Award winning V-Moda Crossfade2 Wireless gets updated
V-Moda Crossfade Wireless:
Val Molton’s company V-Moda is a staple of the headphone world. Starting with headphones that were as technically apt as they were fashionable, V-Moda garnered a reputation for durable, high quality products, that not only stand the test of time but also excite audiophiles. So, how much did the new Crossfade2 improve on the original Crossfade?
DJs choice:
V-Moda headphones are used by 42% of the Top100 DJs in the world. And these guys know a few things about sound quality and durability, as their headphones have to withstand a lot of abuse.
What’s new for the V-Moda Crossfade2?
The V-Moda Crossfade Wireless won 40 editors choice awards. Do I need to say more? It is an excellent sounding, fun headphones build to last and to look cool too. So how would you possibly improve a headphone that has just won the “Best Bluetooth Headphones of 2016” award? Well, with lots of little things that end up being a huge improvement.
The CEO of V-Moda explains that the V-Moda Crossfade 2 Wireless was developed as a wired analog headphone, without batteries etc. and when everything was perfect, the bluetooth aspect was added for convenience to use on the go, maintaining the same sound signature.
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Let’s have a look at the V-Mode Crossfade2 Wireless:
- new CCAW driver and diaphragm (Made in Japan)
- HiRes certified by the Japanese Audio society
- new materials
- new cliqfold mechanism to fold small
- new tuning maintaining the fun signature while being audiophile accepted (precise and powerful bass, vivid mids, ultra crystal clear high extension, large soundstage)
- new cushions with new designs and new memory foam, matched to the drivers, new comfort and sound quality levels
- full analog wired mode without batteries, DSP, etc. and with 0-Latency
- passive, not active noise cancellation
- wireless mode with apt-X (Rosegold model has aptX, others AAC)
- longer lasting battery
- new “speak easy” microphone cable
- new colors: Matte-White, Matte-Black, Rose-Gold
Read: V-Moda Crossfade Wireless Headphones Review
Specs:
- Type – Over-Ear Circumaural Bluetooth
- Drivers – 50mm Dual-Diaphragm (patent pending)
- Frequency Response Wired – 5 – 40,000Hz
- Headphone Sensitivity – 100 dB @ 1kHz 1mW
- Microphone Sensitivity – -42dB @ 1kHz
- Impedance – 32 Ω
- Weight – 309g (with standard aluminum shields)
- Battery Capacity – 430mAh (up to 14+ hours music playback)
- Cable – 1-Button Reinforced SpeakEasy™ Microphone 3.5mm cable
The Crossfade2 of course maintains the same exoskeleton carry case, steel flex headband, the possibility to customize the “shields” with your own design (3d printed) and best of all, the 1 year warranty and immortal life 50% guarantee (send in any broken, abused etc V-Moda headphone and receive 50% discount on a new comparable pair).
Prices: US $330 for the white and black mode and $350 for the Rose Gold model that comes additionally with aptX (while the other models come with AAC, SBC etc. ).
Conclusion: All the little changes do add up to a very good refresh of the Crossfade. Well done V-Moda!!
