[SpiderNhan]

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I don't know how people can say microphonics isn't an issue. I am currently wearing a cotton/nylon jacket and the collar brushes against the cable (left or right earcup). Every movement the cable makes with my jacket is translated through the cable into the earcup. Just a slight annoyance, but it's something to bring up. T_T

I've noticed this, too. The position of the cable and how it's plugged into the earcup affects this. I've found that spinning the cable inside the port helps. You can't totally avoid it, but when the music is loud enough you don't notice it. The M-80 with the one-button, red cable is less microphonic, but I haven't tried swapping cables to see if it's due to the cable of the headphones themselves.

 

[miow]

So the mids are not forward on the M-100's?

 

[RPGWiZaRD]

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So the mids are not forward on the M-100's?

 
From what I've gathered reading all comments, rather neutral.

 

[darkfireblade25]

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Well mine came in the mail today. Fantastic. I probs won't take too many pics because everyone else seems to have that covered rather thoroughly. Probably just the numerous shields I have and whatever.
 
Out-of-the-box impressions
-Hot damn these things are way smaller than pictured. It's like a softball. You could probably even play softball with it (disclaimer: I'm not recommending anyone play softball with it)
-No note from Val. Sadface.jpg but oh well
-*holds up the headphones* Ah yes, now this is a quality built headphone. No evident defects on mine, either!
-oodles and doodles of goodies.
-I think I spent a good 20-30 minutes putting on my shields. I guess I'll only be swapping shields on a weekly-biweekly basis, lol
-Man, when I put them on I was a bit blown back by the bass, but that's mainly because I've been using the DT1350's for so long. The mids do sound less forward to say the least, but the evident bass emphasis is probably driving that placement.
-soundstage is pretty good for closed back. I do love that club sound for stuff.
 
Aaaaaaaaaaaand more to come later.

Val sent me a note but he wrote my note wrong haha. Left out a few sentences in the middle. Kinda funny too since it altered the meaning a whole lot. But hey, he worked all night for those so it's understandable.

 

[miceblue]

So the mids are not forward on the M-100's?

They aren't "in-your-face" forward, but they are more forward than the M-80 from my listen. They are considered forward to me, but they are slightly overshadowed by the more-forward bass.

 

[robble]

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They aren't "in-your-face" forward, but they are more forward than the M-80 from my listen. They are considered forward to me, but they are slightly overshadowed by the more-forward bass.

Indeed. They aren't recessed to say the least. But the rest of the presentation makes it seem less forward

 

[miow]

oh, ok, I see. Thanks : )

 

[Craigster75]

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Oh wow, I absolutely love Roundabout by Yes with these cans. Magnifique!

These are fantastic with classic rock.  The imaging took a day or so for me to notice and then it was incredibly spacious.  Female vocals are also terrific.  Looking forward to the new Taylor Swift Red on the M-100.

 

[Enki]

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These are fantastic with classic rock.  The imaging took a day or so for me to notice and then it was incredibly spacious.  Female vocals are also terrific.  Looking forward to the new Taylor Swift Red on the M-100.

Think that album leaked a day or two ago if you really want to listen.

 

[LotionExplosion]

So, M-100's or Denon AHD2000?
 
Reason I'm asking is because they're around the same price range

 

[robble]

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So, M-100's or Denon AHD2000?
 
Reason I'm asking is because they're around the same price range

I'm not quite sure that $450 and $300 are around the same price range...

 

[LotionExplosion]

Yup, they're not. I was looking at another set and mixed them up.. Sorry about that. I'm really just trying to figure out if they're actually a good set of headphones for the amount we're paying.

 

[Paramazon]

Do you guys get any discomfort on the top part of the head? Not the pads but the band. Like if i wear it for 30 mins there is like a pain that i feel and it forces me to move the headphones around

 

[Javatango]

It will be interesting to see how the M-100 compares to other closed cans in the same price range.
 
V-Moda M-100 ($310 pre-order price)
Ultrasone Pro 900 ($330)
AKG 550 ($300)
Shure SRH940 ($300)
 

 

[Curly21029]

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It will be interesting to see how the M-100 compares to other closed cans in the same price range.
 
V-Moda M-100 ($310 pre-order price)
Ultrasone Pro 900 ($330)
AKG 550 ($300)
Shure SRH940 ($300)
 

 
Being that the K550 has been my go-to can for some time, they will be cited as a point of reference in my forthcoming M-100 review.  I may write it as soon as this weekend.
 
I've never tried the 940, but had owned the PRO-900.  Save for earpad comfort, the M-100 routes it in every possible way.  Then again, I consider the 900 to be the most sonically offensive enthusiast-targeted headphone that I've ever owned.

 
 
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Do you guys get any discomfort on the top part of the head? Not the pads but the band. Like if i wear it for 30 mins there is like a pain that i feel and it forces me to move the headphones around

 
Yes, but I've come to the realization that I experience this with headphones more often than not.  You may want try extending the cups to a larger setting if you have not done so already.