V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Limited Edition Over-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphone (Matte Black)

by V-Moda

• Two 50 mm dual-diaphragm drivers for extended supernatural sound
• Exoskeleton case
• Detachable Kevlar reinforced 3-button audio and mic cable + pro audio/DJ cable

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.4 x 9.4 inches ; 9.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B005HMBQR2
• Item model number: XFLP2R-MBLACKM
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #12 in Kindle Store > Kindle Accessories > Audio > Kindle Fire HD 7" Audio
  • #12 in Kindle Store > Kindle Accessories > Audio > Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Audio
  • #12 in Kindle Store > Kindle Accessories > Audio > Kindle Fire Audio
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 15, 2011

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

USA Today Reviewed.com named the Crossfade LP2… "2012 headphones of the year" The new industry standard in precision audio and rock-solid engineering… Why LP2? Superior Sound Unrivaled Durability Comfort, Customization, Style Portability Detachable Microphone & Audio Cables Superior Sound "The only headphones I’ve seen that look good and still have amazing sound. They’re the perfect mixture of style, quality, and performance. I use them both onstage and off, when I’m watching movies." -AVICII Immersive 3D Soundstage… evokes the experience of a live performance Refined Vibrant Bass… don't just hear the music, feel it in absolute BLISS from the outside world Vivacious Highs & Vivid Midrange… hear lifelike vocals, clear cymbals and crispy hi-hats - - - "The finest set of over-ear headphones I’ve tested at this point for the price point." -Slashgear "Ultimate versatile and multipurpose headphone, Crossfade LP is made for people on the move at the gym or on the stage." -E! "an essential part of my life, not just on the road but in the studio. I could never defect to another model or brand" -Funkagenda - DJ, Producer, Engineer view Crossfade awards and reviews - - - Crossfade LP2's superior sound is created by: Refined 50mm Dual-Diaphragm Driver (Patent Pending): Inner and outer rings separate the bass from bleeding into the mids and highs Master Crafted Materials: More expensive driver and components than peer headphones at this price range Musician + DJ Collaboration: Over 50 legendary musicians and DJs collaborated on the sound, durability and features of Crossfade Analog Noise Isolation: Naturally cut out the distractions of jet engines, crying babies and crowd noise No Batteries or Artificial Processing: Powerful, pure sound without the two extra digital-to-analog conversions of battery powered headphones that pollute the purity of your music Minimal sound leakage: Immersive sound for you without bothering others view details Consistent Driver Quality: The spectacular sound is quality tested at 6 frequencies to maintain stricter consistency than the competition, often by an order of magnitude Durability: Built to Last "Built like a tank. For when you need a pair of 'phones that not only play beats but can take a beating." -Thrilist Virtually Indestructible STEELFLEX Headband Steel Frame and Interchangeable Aircraft Grade Metal Shields Exoskeleton Form-Fitting Case 2-Year Warranty & Immortal Life Program Tested Beyond Military-Level Quality MIL-STD-810G Test Standards Kevlar Reinforced Cable/Plug Bend: Cables and 45-degree plug can bend over 1 million times (100x industry standard) Concrete Drop: Survives 70+ drops on concrete from 6 feet (10x industry standard) Headband Bend: Steelflex can bend 10+ times flat Environmental: High and low temperatures, humidity, salt spray and UV exposure Which One is for You?   Crossfade M-100 Crossfade LP2 Crossfade LP Crossfade M-80   white silver   matte black shadow matte black nero   gunmetal black chrome   rouge   white pearl    shadow   white pearl Type Over-Ear Over-Ear Over-Ear On-Ear Sound Signature M-Class "Modern Audiophile" LP-Class "Live Play" LP-Class "Live Play" M-Class "Modern Audiophile" Character audiophile balanced, precision bass, vivid mids, crystal clear ultra wide highs, 3D sound stage refined vibrant bass, vivid mids, vivacious highs, 3D sound stage vibrant bass, vivid mids, vivacious highs, 3D sound stage balanced, precision bass, vivid mids, crystal clear highs, 3D sound stage Driver M-100 Dual-Diaphragm 50mm LP2 Dual-Diaphragm 50mm LP Dual-Diaphragm 50mm M-80 Dual-Diaphragm 40mm SteelFlex Headband Passive Noise Isolation Exoskeleton Case CliqFold       Dual Inputs       SharePlay       SpeakEasy Mic     CoilPro Compatible (not included)       BoomPro Compatible (not included) Kevlar Reinforced Cables • 1-Button SpeakEasy mic cable • SharePlay audio cable • 3-Button mic cable • Extended Audio cable • 3-Button mic cable • Audio Only cable • 3-Button SpeakEasy mic cable • 1-Button SpeakEasy mic cable Customization reveal shield kit gunmetal shields included reveal shield kit reveal shield kit reveal shield kit Warranty 2 Year + Immortal Life 50% 2 Year + Immortal Life 50% 1 Year + Immortal Life 50% 2 Year + Immortal Life 50% View / Compare the entire V-MODA Product Line Comfort, Customization, Style "You can wear cookie cutter headphones and look like everyone else, or you can wear V-MODA." -Morgan Page Inspired in Italy, Styled in Hollywood: Stylish colors and metal beats plastic headphones 3+ Years of Ergonomic R&D: Resulted in an ergonomic headband and hexagon shape that contours to the natural lines of your facial features and minimizes gaps Supple BLISS Memory Foam Cushions: Naturally forms to your ears to provide ergonomic comfort and noise isolation for extended listening sessions Custom Shield Kits (Gunmetal Kit Included): Laser engrave your logo, favorite team or change your shield color Optional Cables & Ear Cushions: Choose from a variety of color and feature options so that you have a different headphone than everybody else Portable Exoskeleton Case Form-Fitting Case: Store your headphones and gear in the included hard-shell case V-STRAP System: Organize included cables and 1/4" adapter via the V-STRAP systems inside the exoskeleton case, with extra room left over for your USB Flash Drive and Fader earplugs Carabiner: Safely clip your headphones on the outside of your bag for quick access view larger Detachable Cables: Make the Call. Control it All. 3-Button Mic Cable: 3-button remote microphone cable controls your calls, music and volume on most smartphones and tablets including the latest Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Macbook (volume compatible only with Apple products) Audio Cable: Extended length audio-only cable and 1/4" adapter is universally compatible with all audio devices and professional equipment Optional BoomPro & SpeakEasy 1-Button Cables: Extend your functionality with a professional-grade boom mic for gaming and Skype or a SpeakEasy 1-button mic cable (not included) Developed by Musicians & Travelers V-MODA is the authentic music brand that fuses fashion and function. Headphones are essential tools for mobile producers and musicians who require unparalleled performance delivered reliably, night in and night out. The founder of V-MODA, also a producer and DJ, designed the LP2 to deliver professional sound yet withstand even the rigorous needs of globetrotting travelers. V-MODA's professional pedigree is shown through a clear history of innovation: the Hex design, product, drivers, CliqFold, SharePlay, V-CORK, packaging and accessories are all patented or patent pending. The Crossfade series was master crafted by the people - over 200 audiophiles, editors, artists, DJs and Grammy-winning musicians collaborated for years on the tuning and features of the line. V-MODA utilized hundreds of prototypes to gain feedback from the collective masterminds of the best in the business to create the ultimate versatile and customizable headphone. Satisfaction Guaranteed One Year Warranty - Immortal Life Program - 60-Day Test Drive Guarantee: Each Crossfade LP2 purchased from a Verified Reseller is backed by a 2 Year V-MODA Premier Warranty. In the unlikely event you run over your headphones with a tank, with the V-MODA Immortal Life Program, you get 50% off a replacement for a lifetime. V-MODA is so confident the Crossfade LP2 is a superior headphone, it even offers an unrivaled 60-day test drive guarantee. Technical Details What's included: Crossfade LP2, gunmetal shield kit, screwdriver, exoskeleton case, carabiner, Kevlar reinforced 3-button remote + mic cable, Kevlar reinforced extended audio cable, 1/4" pro adapter, cleaning cloth, instant six-star support code Type: Over-Ear Circumaural Frequency Response: 5 - 30,000 Hz Sensitivity: 105 dB @ 1kHz 1mW Impedance: 32Ω Weight: 260g

Product Description

The V-MODA Crossfade LP2 with color shields has been masterfully tuned over four years with over 50 musicians, DJs, and producers.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

84 of 87 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Video Review of the V-Moda Crossfade LP2 April 24, 2012

By CKE TOP 50 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

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Length: 6:26 Mins

I own the V-Moda Crossfade LP2 and the SMS Sync - and have owned the Dre. Beats Studio (I returned them). The video portion of this review compares all three headphones in terms of quality and overall functionality.... here's a spoiler - The V-Moda Crossfade LP2 are the clear winners.

Notes on the V-Moda Crossfade LP2

- Fantastic Sound - Easily the best of the three that I have compared it against. As I mention in the review the Crossfade LP2 sounds at a bit boomy on the low end and a bit sharp on the high end.... but that isn't always a bad thing...especially when it can be adjusted out with an equalizer.

- Very efficient headphones - they are the loudest of the headphones I have tried.

- Little to no leakage of sound - again - best in class

- Very nice noise isolation- it is completely passive so it does not require batteries

- Very comfortable - maybe a touch below the SMS sync by 50 - but still very good

- Build quality is very good - At first I thought the call-out of the Mil specs was gimmick. Typically, Mil specs are used for aerospace (as a precursor to the AMS specs) and military applications- and that doesn''t always necessarily mean that it super high quality... just that it followed a quality standard. In the case of the V-Moda it really does translate to high quality. Everything, including the cabling are top-notch (they are braided like high-end showlaces). The structure is metal and very solid and the joints are all reinforced. Very impressive.

- I love the case - it is very sleek and offers great protection - I prefer it greatly over the monstrous case that comes with SMS Sync by 50. The case has an interesting rubberish feel but it is very rigid. Again, I am very impressed.

- Appearance - definitely more of an industrial look when compared to the Beats and the Sync 50s, but I actually prefer the industrial look. The SMS Sync 50s don't always look right on a business traveler wearing his suit and sitting in first class (Which doesn't necessarily describe me!).

- Additional Features - The V-Moda Crossfade LP2 offers additional side-plates for "Customization" however, I see little value. It also does not offer the wireless options of the SMS Sync 50 (which is by-far its best option....although I don't think it warrants the high price), nor does it offer the stylish "It" factor of the Beats by Dre. However, for me... that is ok.

Final Verdict - For me the V-Moda Crossfade LP2 are the clear winner in the battle of high-end headphones. They offer fantastic sound with a very high-end build quality - they are still expensive, but in the case of the Crossfade I think they are well worth the money.

5 Stars

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Headphones! December 23, 2011

By Andy Do

I actually bought a Bose AE2i and found out that it does not have enough of the bass that I was looking for. While trying to keep it in the $100-200 price range, I found out about the crossfade LP2 at the Window store. I tested them out along with the m80 and they were great. While the m80 might have a better driver for its class, I chose the LP2 due to its over the ear, which is very comfortable.

The headphone, as stated, has very minimal "branding" and come in a midnight/matte color. The v-moda signature on top of the headphone can barely be seen, and the only obvious signature is inside the headphone above the "R" in red, from Right or Left.

The bass on the LP2 are awesome. I tested them on an iPhone, laptop, and TV while gaming. The mid and highs are close to being that comparable to Bose, but it was better than I expected. I suggest turning off all equalizer, especially on any ipod/iphone, you really don't need it. If you were going to use it for gaming, it's going to blow you away! I heard sounds that I never heard before, especially with the minor sounds that we don't care or miss (winds, water dripping, etc).

The only big problem I had was that the 1-button mic cable was unresponsive. I contacted vmoda, and they had shipped me a replacement 3-button cable--they were quick about it too.

PROS
-Without burn ins, they sounds amazing--with very good mid and highs. (Tested these on Dance, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Rock)
-Bass is controlled without disturbing vocals.
-Matte black finish
-Very comfortable, I wore it for over two hours and didn't had any problems with it.
-Very durable and well built
-Comes with useful accessories. I love the exoskeleton case, other headphones gave me a cheesy cloth bag.
-Great customer service from the support department at vmoda.

Cons
-Feels a little heavy at first. Wish it was a little lighter, but this wasn't a big issue for me.
-1 button mic/audio cable, wish they added the 3-button mic cable instead.
-The LP2 will feel a little tight at first, depending on your head size, but after a while it will more comfortable as you wear them.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't be Happier! December 2, 2011

By westcoast25

I am not an audiophile by any means. This is my first pair of "decent" headphones, and I couldn't be happier. I did however compare theses to other top brands (Bose, Beats, AKG) and these were my favorite by far. I did a ton of research and you can't be the durability or the warranty on these. They sound great on my ipod and Iphone, and they isolate the surrounding noise pretty good too. They have super kevlar cords and storage case, and the headphones them self are made of high quality parts. They are also very comfortable and I can wear for hours without even noticing. I highly recommend them.