V-MODA M-100: Discussion/Feedback, Reviews, Pics, etc. - Page 786

Originally Posted by Carlos4996 

Is the headband material on the shadow m-100 some type of leather? I just got then and I accidentally scratched them and it won't come off, any suggestions?

Originally Posted by miceblue 

Just heard this on the radio at a milk tea restaurant near my college campus. Sounds fabulous with the M-100's!

 

Originally Posted by HKUSP 

 

One of the issues I had with the M-100s was the soundstage. Rather than a wide soundstage, it was more deep, like the layers were standing in a line. I paired it up with the O2 amp from JDS Labs and these two pair very nicely. It seemed to fix the soundstage issue, and the vocals came out of my head and little more in front and a tad lower. 

 

The O2 amp doesn't bring out the bass if that is your thing, but it seemed to improve SQ all around.

 

I've read people say the mids are recessed, but when it comes to female vocals, the M-100s are really good, especially with the O2 amp. I now own the HE-500, which was raved for its mids and both male and female vocal presentations, and honestly, I found vocals such as Sarah McLaughlin better with the M-100s. They sounded clearer, and more open, airier. The M-100s with the O2 amp made my unamped HE-500 seem a little recessed in the mids, at least with female vocals! I'll be getting the RSA SR71B amp to pair with the HE-500 soon and we'll see if that changes any.

 

I did end up sending the M-100s back and kept the HE-500s. I found the M-100 bass impact to be on par with the HE-500, but the HE-500 goes deeper, with a velvety sounding bass that I love.

 

However, no doubt the features of the M-100 were awesome! I will dearly miss all the extra touches and the build quality. A job well done there.

Originally Posted by miceblue 

Just heard this on the radio at a milk tea restaurant near my college campus. Sounds fabulous with the M-100's!

 

Originally Posted by Carlos4996 

The headphones seem to uncomfortably fit in the case though, they made it really small though which is impressive

Originally Posted by SIDWULF 

My ears touch the inside of the driver enclosure making the outer tips of my ears red and painful very difficult to wear for long periods. I am thinking of returning them. What a shame, I heard about the bigger pads coming out, I'm trying to decide if I should wait on those.

My first impressions running out of a E10 is very balanced sound, I can't find anything I don't like about the signature. I demoed both the HE-400's and the M-100's. I liked the M100's more because the music felt more engaging and there was a stronger bass punch. The HE-400's sounded airy, laid back, and distant. Did not like. I tried the HE-400's out of various amps including a tube amp in store.

I listen to EDM exclusively though. I owned the D2000's and Pro 900's before this, the M100's are just about as amazing as the D2000's

Originally Posted by SIDWULF 

My ears touch the inside of the driver enclosure making the outer tips of my ears red and painful very difficult to wear for long periods. I am thinking of returning them. What a shame, I heard about the bigger pads coming out, I'm trying to decide if I should wait on those.

My first impressions running out of a E10 is very balanced sound, I can't find anything I don't like about the signature. I demoed both the HE-400's and the M-100's. I liked the M100's more because the music felt more engaging and there was a stronger bass punch. The HE-400's sounded airy, laid back, and distant. Did not like. I tried the HE-400's out of various amps including a tube amp in store.

I listen to EDM exclusively though. I owned the D2000's and Pro 900's before this, the M100's are just about as amazing as the D2000's

Originally Posted by SIDWULF  

My ears touch the inside of the driver enclosure making the outer tips of my ears red and painful very difficult to wear for long periods. I am thinking of returning them. What a shame, I heard about the bigger pads coming out, I'm trying to decide if I should wait on those.

 

My first impressions running out of a E10 is very balanced sound, I can't find anything I don't like about the signature. I demoed both the HE-400's and the M-100's. I liked the M100's more because the music felt more engaging and there was a stronger bass punch. The HE-400's sounded airy, laid back, and distant. Did not like. I tried the HE-400's out of various amps including a tube amp in store.

 

I listen to EDM exclusively though. I owned the D2000's and Pro 900's before this, the M100's are just about as amazing as the D2000's

Originally Posted by miceblue 

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