MrNurse
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I figured I'd start a thread soley for the up-and-coming V-MODA M-100 headphones instead of flooding the M-80 thread.
Here, we can discuss everything about the M-100! That includes suggestions, feedback, pics, and future reviews!
I'll start by continuing the previous discussion and I will organize this post later tonight. I'll add the prototype pic later too.
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Here, we can discuss everything about the M-100! That includes suggestions, feedback, pics, and future reviews!
I'll start by continuing the previous discussion and I will organize this post later tonight. I'll add the prototype pic later too.
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Originally Posted by MrNurseBJ /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I would love for M100 to be around $200-$250. $250 would sound just about right. They would have to sound better than the already awesome M80. I would love for them to them be like the M80's with more treble sparkle/more crisp, detailed highs, larger soundstage, and heavier bass w/ a clean hard punch and sub-bass rumble. Basically like the Pro 900, but more portable and slightly darker to appeal more to consumers.
I believe the approx. $300 price tag is due to the larger driver.
I know I'm going to love how they look, the portability, and the durability. I hope to pick these up in white. If they sound like $300 cans, then I will purchase them.
Originally Posted by valkolton /img/forum/go_quote.gif
It's funny you mention this, I was thinking the same thing today. The prices of M-100 is due to the new driver that has more tech than M-80s, and more features.
The only problem now is that the bigger driver requires an amp to surpass M-80, unamped it's SQ is < M-80. What to do?! Lock or try again w a new driver that can beat M-80 with an iPhone 4S? Or go for diff sound signature. I'm stuck in my head analyzing what will make the greater sound for the greatest amount of people, it depends who is buying it!
If anybody wants to test I can organize something soon in LA to get feedback and then I can lock.
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Originally Posted by MrNurseBJ /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Hmm, that can definitely sway either way.
In my opinion, as a flagship product I'd lean more towards the bigger driver since this would have the most potential. As a full-sized can and being at the $300 price-range, I figure most of these people would already have an amp. If not, a relatively cheap portable amp would be an easy purchase at this price range.
The M100 with its larger driver appeals to me because there's really be nothing like it in the higher-end, bassy, over-ear, portable class. Again, I've been searching and searching for something that would resemble the Pro 900, but more portable.
Being that the Pro 900's have a bassy (and bright) sound signature, the top choices for me would be the HFI-580 and the Pro700MK2.
The HFI-580's would be the top choice, but for me, I don't think they're bassy (specifically punchy) enough, compared to the Pro 900. The cable is also too long @ 10 feet. And the cable isn't detachable! The cable issue is one of the main reason why I didn't go with the HFI-580's.
I'm going with the Pro700MK2 because of the heavier bass (even though it doesn't sound as clean as the HFI-580's) and the portability. The design/look isn't that appealing though.
If the M100 was the way I would like for it to be, as I described in the earlier post, it would be a clear winner!
"I would love for them to them be like the M80's with more treble sparkle/more crisp, detailed highs, larger soundstage, and heavier bass w/ a clean hard punch and sub-bass rumble. Basically like the Pro 900, but more portable and slightly darker to appeal more to consumers"
It would basically take the pros/appeal of the M80, LP2/Pro700MK2, HFI-580 (which I believe outperforms the M50's in almost every way); a hybrid of those popular headphones.
With excellent SQ, Heavy bass, portability, design/looks, customization/more than 1 color option, plus what I stated above, it'd be headphones to beat.
(I feel like the design is already set, but it'd be nice if the M-100's can swivel left and right)
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Can all that be achieved with a smaller driver?
Originally Posted by MrNurseBJ /img/forum/go_quote.gif
To add to my last post, the larger driver would be perfect for me.
But sadly, I think if the M100 was essentially the the M80 but:
-over-ears
-minor tweaks/improvements in the highs, soundstage, and bass
-at least 2 color choices
-easily driven from a 4S
-cheaper than prototype, around $225-$250
These would sell more.
Again, I'd prefer the larger driver- something more noticeably better than the M80 and well worth the larger price tag. It be like HFI-580 to Pro 900.
M-100 w/smaller driver= Evolutionary
M-100 w/larger driver= Revolutionary
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I wouldn't take the chance with a Beats-like built in amp. I don't think many current V-Moda loyalists would like it either.