Their review was overall positive and the rose gold looks great, but judging from the video they don't sound that great over Bluetooth with an iPhone and the scores on their web-site are less spectacular than I expected. They gave the Zik 3.0 a higher score on sound quality as well as the Momentum Wireless.
I give Val major props for building V-MODA on his own and congratulate V-MODA on the Roland acquisition as I really respect the CEO for what he's accomplished and how well he's done getting to that point but if I'm being brutally honest and not speaking as a fanboy I've been underwhelmed with V-MODA's products lately -- 4+ month wait on Forza Wireless and assumedly no AAC support on CF2W.
That being said I'd still like to try CF2W for myself to see how it stacks up against the Momentum 2.0 (which I bought after Forza Wireless was delayed but mainly because they were on sale) which admittedly has strong bass and crystal clear mids -- its main downfall is the lack of AAC support which the CF2W may also share . If the CF2W do sound better than the Momentum 2.0 (ironically enough I picked the M-100 over the original Momentum after a lot of deliberation) and have AAC support which I sound like a broken record saying, aha, I'd gladly sell the Momentum.
I really don't get why they'd take a step back after the CEO wrote about CFW V1's AAC support in detail. Doesn't make any sense as a cost-saving measure (on a $330 pair of headphones), so the only thing that does make sense is the chip they decided on doesn't support it.
I really don't get why they'd take a step back after the CEO wrote about CFW V1's AAC support in detail. Doesn't make any sense as a cost-saving measure (on a $330 pair of headphones), so the only thing that does make sense is the chip they decided on doesn't support it.
My biggest question right now is if iOS devices transcode stuff like Spotify to AAC or if there's another way for he CF2W to get similar AAC/AptX Style performance out of the iPhone. I subscribe to both Spotify and Google Play but don't know if there will be sound problems because I'm not using Apple Music, which is native AAC
My biggest question right now is if iOS devices transcode stuff like Spotify to AAC or if there's another way for he CF2W to get similar AAC/AptX Style performance out of the iPhone. I subscribe to both Spotify and Google Play but don't know if there will be sound problems because I'm not using Apple Music, which is native AAC
There should not be any problems with iOS if CfW2 supports AAC, as did the previous version. Apple Music may sound better because of supposedly no transcoding going on, but Spotify sounds just fine — at lease noticeably better compared to SBC. I won't be switching streaming music service provider just because of a codec; if sound quality is that important, it's better to run headphones off a wire (not to mention V-MODA does not do audiophile headphones exactly; they are the best utility ones).
My biggest question right now is if iOS devices transcode stuff like Spotify to AAC or if there's another way for he CF2W to get similar AAC/AptX Style performance out of the iPhone. I subscribe to both Spotify and Google Play but don't know if there will be sound problems because I'm not using Apple Music, which is native AAC
I really don't get why they'd take a step back after the CEO wrote about CFW V1's AAC support in detail. Doesn't make any sense as a cost-saving measure (on a $330 pair of headphones), so the only thing that does make sense is the chip they decided on doesn't support it.
There are some reviews on YouTube but I think V-Moda gave them to those people weeks ago. Mine has been waiting for shipment for three days now. They didn't say it, but I think they're waiting for my custom shields to go from the artist's location to where V-MODA ships headphones from in California.
I don't think any shipments went out yet. My packet is still waiting for USPS to pick it up.Some reviewers obviously got pre-series samples so that they could write their articles in time for the launch.
Sorry if you already spoke on this as I haven't read through the entire thread. I like you am very interested in upgrading from my M100 to these. The only possible issue giving me pause is something we have in common. That is use of a dual input cable for increased audio clarity. I could definitely tell the difference on my M100. Granted if these sound better with one jack than the m100 with 2, then it's a mute point. Any thoughts
Sorry if you already spoke on this as I haven't read through the entire thread. I like you am very interested in upgrading from my M100 to these. The only possible issue giving me pause is something we have in common. That is use of a dual input cable for increased audio clarity. I could definitely tell the difference on my M100. Granted if these sound better with one jack than the m100 with 2, then it's a mute point. Any thoughts
Maybe hang on to your M100's too? I was thinking the same thing, but I knew no matter how good the CFW2 sound, Id regret getting rid of my M100's that Ive had for so long
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. If the CF2W do sound better than the Momentum 2.0 (ironically enough I picked the M-100 over the original Momentum after a lot of deliberation) and have AAC support which I sound like a broken record saying, aha, I'd gladly sell the Momentum.
