[Evshrug]

@Evshrug, just wondering what's the lowest price you've seen the creative reacon 3d?

btw: there is a new product out from creative: the sound blaster omni. only does 5.1 though. currently cheaper than recon3d.
http://us.creative.com/p/sound-blaster/sound-blaster-omni-surround-5-1

info about the recon & new z sound cards.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creative_SoundBlaster#Sound_Blaster_Z-Series

Yeah I like the Omni too, but you can't decode DDL 5.1 surround from consoles like you can with the Recon3D USB. If you just need a surround processor (and mic) for a PC (Mac or windows), the Omni is a great choice. Both are decent DACs too, but you could plug a different DAC into the Omni's SPDF jack if you want, though since both are USB you could just as easily swap USB DACs. I bought my first Recon3D USB for $70, gave it to someone as part of a bundle sale, and bought another one this year for the same $70. You can use PCpartsPicker.com to get an alert when something like this goes on sale.

Nice thing about the M-100, it works well plugged straight into the Recon3D USB.

 

[MCImes]

Do any national stores (in the US) carry the M100's? Id like to give them a listen before I get them if possible. Specifically in MN if you're in this neck of the woods.

 

[DrSheep]

Do any national stores (in the US) carry the M100's? Id like to give them a listen before I get them if possible. Specifically in MN if you're in this neck of the woods.

Best Buy and Brookstone.

 

[Speakerphile]

  Best Buy and Brookstone.

Best Buy sells them online, but they do not carry them in store at this point.  Microsoft store though, I believe, is another one that may them on display.  

 

[AustinValentine]

  Best Buy sells them online, but they do not carry them in store at this point.  Microsoft store though, I believe, is another one that may them on display.  

 
Microsoft Store definitely carries them in store. That's where I demoed and purchased mine (10% educator and student discount).

 

[gallien]

Hey guys, any ideas on how to get a set of M-100 black earpads? or even a white set of the XL pads? I saw some discussion in this thread a while back but never saw it go anywhere.

 

[money4me247]

  Hey guys, any ideas on how to get a set of M-100 black earpads? or even a white set of the XL pads? I saw some discussion in this thread a while back but never saw it go anywhere.

there is no white XL pad currently. people have gotten white LP pads from V-Moda & swapped em into the M100.
 
If you go to V-Moda's website, you can find all the different earpad options under accessories.

 

[gallien]

  there is no white XL pad currently. people have gotten white LP pads from V-Moda & swapped em into the M100.
 
If you go to V-Moda's website, you can find all the different earpad options under accessories.

so the lp/lp2 pads do fit?

 

[money4me247]

  so the lp/lp2 pads do fit?

should fit. miceblue has an image of M100 w/ white pads: http://www.head-fi.org/products/v-moda-crossfade-m-100/reviews/7820
 

 

[miceblue]

 
so the lp/lp2 pads do fit?

should fit. miceblue has an image of M100 w/ white pads: http://www.head-fi.org/products/v-moda-crossfade-m-100/reviews/7820

Yup they do fit.

Keep in mind that not all earpads are the same though. My white LP/LP2 earpads were a bit stiffer and less squishy than the stock M-100 grey earpads, so they actually fit me better and they changed the sound a little to be more balanced-sounding.

 

[martybm5]

  so the lp/lp2 pads do fit?

 
@miceblue - I agree 100%. I have the white pads as well and they are slightly stiffer than the stock grey pads that come with the M100's. 
 
@gallien There are also some grey XL pads that could work for you if you absolutely had to have the XL version. 

 

[dragoonv]

My ear just got electric shocked by my M100. I was listening to music and then heard a buzz sound from the left driver and there was a little electric shock on my left ear. This may be related to the hissing sound i talked about. Anyone had this issue?

 

[Snoopy Ears]

My ear just got electric shocked by my M100. I was listening to music and then heard a buzz sound from the left driver and there was a little electric shock on my left ear. This may be related to the hissing sound i talked about. Anyone had this issue?

not i

 

[miceblue]

My ears get hit with static electricity every time I put on my warm, fuzzy winter jacket. XD
I don't have any problems with the headphone after that though.

 

[B1ueB1aze]

My ear just got electric shocked by my M100. I was listening to music and then heard a buzz sound from the left driver and there was a little electric shock on my left ear. This may be related to the hissing sound i talked about. Anyone had this issue?

I haven't been shocked myself. Are you in a cool dry climate?