[mtliu]

Hi. I have owned the xs for almost a year and like the sound. I would like to find a similar sound in a closed over ear can for rock music (I like the bass which might be a little elevated compared to neutral but good for old classic rock. I like the full guitar sound and vocals are good. Treble is non fatiguing. )Can anyone suggest a similar over ear closed can?
Thanks
Mike

I been saying this for years! I love the XS sound, but the fit is too finicky, and thus I don't use them anymore. The cans I use most now are ATH-m70x, Amperior, and Skull Candy Aviator (I still can't believe I like these because all other SC items I've tried were horrible).

 

[OliverBB]

Beginning of August this year, they were being blown out all over the place. If you search Slick Deals, you will find a deal from a reputable retailer for the Amperiors + a hard case for $90. At the same time, Amperiors were being blown out all over - including the big retailer that was named after a huge forest. As of now, the prices have gone up a little bit, so they are hovering just above $110. 

Hi, the best price I could find was around $300. The on ear Momentums are @118 right now. Perhaps you meant those?

 

[mtliu]

Hi, the best price I could find was around $300. The on ear Momentums are @118 right now. Perhaps you meant those?

Nope, Amperiors. I think you are looking only at new prices and not used or refurbs. In that case, yes $350 because they are discontinued. You missed the $80 blow out from August. But there are used/refurbs still under $150. Interestingly, the lowest price posted has increased from when I last replied to this thread.

 

[OliverBB]

Nope, Amperiors. I think you are looking only at new prices and not used or refurbs. In that case, yes $350 because they are discontinued. You missed the $80 blow out from August. But there are used/refurbs still under $150. Interestingly, the lowest price posted has increased from when I last replied to this thread.

Ok gotcha. Sorry for doubting you 

 

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[CapMurrica]

Guys I can't decide between vmoda xs or beats solo2 or even studio 2. I bought a pair of m100 couple weeks before but it is not comfortable for me, maybe my head is too big. After reading some reviews, I heard xs to some people are more comfortable than m100. I am also considering beats because the review are nice and they look good but I worry a lot about the build quality. I listen to old Kid Cudi's album a lot like man on the moon and man on the moon2. So which headphones would u guys suggest?

 

[mtliu]

Demo them yourself! Listening is very subjective.

Personally, I find the XS to sound great, but they don't fit me right due to being both on-ear and unable to swivel about the vertical axis. I find the M100 to be very comfortable, but I prefer cans with less bass and less treble but more midrange. I find the Solo 2 to sound good, but prefer the similar looking Sennheiser Amperiors. The Studio 2 are way overpriced for me and I already have a set of cans in that teir for monitoring that I wouldn't ever dream of using for portable use, unless that dream is a nightmare where I'm getting mugged.

 

[nbakid2000]

How moddable are these things? Just bought a pair of these for my friend's birthday as his first "real" pair of headphones. Just because I'm curious, are there any mods on these that anyone has done/attempted for better sound?

 

[SpiderNhan]

Plug them into a music playing device.
Put them on your friend's head.
Watch your friend smile.

 

[blazinblazin]

  How moddable are these things? Just bought a pair of these for my friend's birthday as his first "real" pair of headphones. Just because I'm curious, are there any mods on these that anyone has done/attempted for better sound?

I only changed the cable to UP-OCC Pure Silver cable.
 
After testing some players I find it to have a good match with Fiio X5 2nd Gen on High Gain, Volume at around 65.

 

[nbakid2000]

OK, what do you guys use to clean the ear pads? Do you guys use Lysol wipes or what? (note: just got them today) How do you keep the earpads clean and fresh? 

 

[SpiderNhan]

The XS's earpads are surprisingly resilient and don't require much maintenence. I've sweated buckets while wearing both the M-100 and XS and have never noticed any funky smells from them. A Lysol/alcohol wipe will be plenty. And if they ever get damaged just order a new pair.

 

[blazinblazin]

I never wipe them. I just change when the earpads are spoiled.
Never noticed any funny smell

 

[nbakid2000]

OK, so I have two options for DACs with this. I'm setting up my friend with his first good headphone system on the cheap. He also just built a tower computer. So, I have the XS headphones already. Would a FiiO E07K Andes DAC/Amp work better or a FiiO K1 Portable DAC + Headphone Amplifier? The first is $56 on Amazon, the second is $40.