[Craigster75]

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I'm in a tight situation. Save some cash and get the M-80 right now but sacrifice over-ear and collapsible design? Or wait till M-100s come out with everything I want but end up shelling out extra cash (cash I'll have to wait till december for). Any advice?

Having the benefit of foresight that the M-100 is coming, why spend money now settling for a headphone you don't ultimately want and need to go to the trouble to sell in 2 months?  Also, with the M-100 coming out, I wonder what that will do to resale value for the M-80?

 

[Peji]

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Get the M-80's now then sell them once you save the difference to get the M-100's.

Is selling really foolproof? I mean where would I sell them? Ebay? 

 

[roma101]

Wait and get the M-100. I LOVE my M-80 but if I was in your position right now, I would save up for the M-100. You know you'll have to try it sooner or later.

 

[elnero]

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Is selling really foolproof? I mean where would I sell them? Ebay? 

There's a sub forum here for buying and selling headphone gear. You can expect to lose a few dollars but you could also look to buy a used pair on here then resell them in a few months likely with minimal loss. I bought mine used through the forums, got a decent deal and they're basically in mint condition.
 
 
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Also, with the M-100 coming out, I wonder what that will do to resale value for the M-80?

 
I don't think it will do much to them, they're in two different price brackets. Right now used M-80's tend to fetch about $120 -150, I don't see them dropping beyond the $120 low point, after all it's not like they're discontinued or the street price is expected to drop so there's no real reason for the resale value to be effected other than there may be a few more for sale once people get their M-100's.

 

[Peji]

Think I'll just wait till M-100s drop and get them in december lol I've waited this long and it's not like I NEED them right now. Thanks for the advice, guys.

 

[Curly21029]

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Stay tuned boppers...

 
I can dig it.
 

 
 
From the CNET writeup:
 
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...the sound was remarkably open and spacious...

 
Check!
 
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Bass was deep, but not overdone...

 
Check!
 
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Comfort levels are high...

 
Check!
 
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This headphone was designed to sound great in noisy places, so it might sound too bass heavy at home.

 
...eh?  As someone who intends to use these as at-home cans exclusively, I'm hoping not.  With that, my anticipation continues to swell...

 

[Craigster75]

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From the CNET writeup:
 
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This headphone was designed to sound great in noisy places, so it might sound too bass heavy at home.

 
...eh?  As someone who intends to use these as at-home cans exclusively, I'm hoping not.  With that, my anticipation continues to swell...

This does not bother or concern me in the least.  I personally favor extra bass if it is done well and will mostly be listening portably anyway as these were intended.  If the bass is ideal portably but in the unlikely event it is too much at home, it will give me an excuse to purchase a home listening pair- perhaps repurchase my D600 or take the plunge for Mad Dogs.

 

[RPGWiZaRD]

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...eh?  As someone who intends to use these as at-home cans exclusively, I'm hoping not.  With that, my anticipation continues to swell...

 
Me, problems? 

 
I don't listen on-the-go, only at home but these M100 looks like they have the sound signature I also prefer at home.

 

[Craigster75]

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Me, problems? 

 
I don't listen on-the-go, only at home but these M100 looks like they have the sound signature I also prefer at home.

I have a gut feeling M-100 and Momentum will have similar mids and highs, but the M-100 will trounce Momentum with bass that is tighter, punchier and deeper into the sub bass region.  It sounds like they will also be the clear winner regarding soundstage.

 

[roma101]

Agreed, this is V-MODA's element and the kind of sound sig they strive to perfect. I'm looking forward to the M-100 way more than the Momentum. IMO Senn has a knack for overpricing their products these days as well so I'm not really sure how much the Momentum is worth.

 

[ncorrigan2014]

True, the white looks sick, but I think it could possibly be close to the ATH because it has a deep but not quite overpowering bass and sparkly mids/highs which I love.

 

[roma101]

I'm sure the M-100 will be much more refined.

 

[daphen]

I think the M50's are too basslight. These are going to be heavier than the M80's. I like the sound of that.

 

[valkolton]

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Me, problems? 

 
I don't listen on-the-go, only at home but these M100 looks like they have the sound signature I also prefer at home.

 
Let's not ever forget that we can equalize for slight preferences, different environments, sources, genres or even the mastering of songs.  But, I haven't had to equalize M-100, personally after extensive use.
 
I haven't tried these production M-100s on stage yet as a DJ, playing live is always a little different and you need lots of bass to compensate for the loudness and monitors.  I am going to see Avicii tonight, I think he'll be using the new M-100s and I'll take some photos/videos.
 
-v 

 

[BRSxIgnition]

Soooo... Val.....
 
Shipping Monday/Tuesday? Pretty please? 

 

(I kid, I kid... Maybenotreally.)