We have another headphone review for
our audiophiles out there; this time around we were sent the Crossfade LP. The
LP’s are metal, over the ear, noise-isolating headphones. These cans have
military grade durability, ergonomic comfort, and a variety of finishes/colors.
The heart of V-Moda’s LP is the 50mm Dual Diaphragm Drivers that provide the
balanced sound of multi-driver headphones without use of a battery. The LP
comes with two removable Kevlar reinforced cable, one with a three button in line
remote with microphone, colorful and customizable shields. Now, time to break
down these bulletproof bad boys.
The beasts are bad, badass in so many
ways. I will start with the look and design of the LP’s, they are incredibly
solid and look like they can take some city miles. There is no plastic here,
hell even the cords are wrapped in Kevlar, and you can customize the metal
shields and wings with different colors and engraving options. With fashion
comes form, as the headphones fit comfortably around the ear with a layer of
memory foam to rest both comfortably and isolate outside noise. For the reason
anyone would want the headphones, the sound, the mids are tight and the bass is
deep. This is due to the massive 50mm driver and the difference can definitely
be heard over the usual 40mm. From rock to rap these were able take whatever I
threw at them and at any volume. I preferred it at higher volumes to get the
whole experience and didn’t want to remove them.
After extended usage, the fit did get a
little uncomfortable. At first they felt snug fit, which is nice and allows for
a good amount of movement without fear of them falling off, but after about an
hour and a half, I had to take them off and give my dome a break. The only
other things noticed were at low volumes the highs are over powered by the
bass, didn’t matter much though, I like
it loud. My problem is that the people around me aren’t always fans of what is
flowing out and even better the lack of acknowledgement to their pleas to turn
it down. After a while, the case is a touch on the excess side, unless you are
traveling, as you can be certain your cans are safe in a stuffed carry on.
These are my favorite headphones so
far, and while bulky and slightly inconvenient on the go, they do go with me
everywhere. Sure they may not be the best for long amounts of usage without
breaks. What was convenient and made up for this was the inline remote. A lot
of headphones have the remote that contains a mic and one multifunction button
without volume control. In true form of one-upping, the LP’s have a three
button remote with volume control. At a two hundred dollar price point I feel
they would make a great addition for anyone looking to take their personal
listening to the next level.
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