V-Moda XS On-Ear

352 reviews

Jan, 2025

Positive
sound (94)
durability (74)
portability (56)
design (46)
comfort (43)

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noise isolation (6)
soundstage (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 352 reviews of V-Moda XS On-Ear. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Views about the design and comfort are on the whole positive. The portability and durability also get good feedback, but many are less positive about the soundstage and noise isolation.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the V-Moda XS On-Ear is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for V-Moda XS On-Ear

alaTest has collected and analyzed 78 user reviews of V-Moda XS On-Ear from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the design and comfort. The portability and durability also get good feedback. Views are divided on the noise isolation.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for V-Moda XS On-Ear

alaTest has collected and analyzed 206 user reviews of V-Moda XS On-Ear from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com.

97% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

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Amazon.ca review summary for V-Moda XS On-Ear

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of V-Moda XS On-Ear from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca.

92% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by (engadget.com)

V-Moda XS On-Ear Headphones provide comfort, incredible sound

With apologies to the folks at Apple-owned Beats, I think V-Moda makes some pretty nice headphones. I've been using a pair of custom Crossfade LPs for years,...

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

V-Moda XS on-ear headphones review

V-Moda spent a lot of time trying to develop the perfect successor to its popular Crossfade M-80 on-ear headphone. The fruit of all that labor is the XS, a $200 model that's both more comfortable to wear and arguably slightly better sounding.

The V-Moda XS is a compact, comfortable on-ear headphone that has a sturdy design and folds up into a small carrying carry case (included). It sounds slightly better than V-Moda's earlier on-ear headphone, the M80, and comes with a reinforced...

Design won't appeal to everyone.

If you're looking for a $150-$250 on-ear headphone, the well-built V-Moda XS should be on your short list.

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

V-Moda XS Headphones ( Matte Black)

At first glance, the two models look a lot alike, but there are a few key differences. For starters, the XS has a hinged headband that allows you to fold up the headphone like the company's larger over-the-ear M-100 , which earned an Editors' Choice...

Design won't appeal to everyone.

If you're looking for a $150-$250 on-ear headphone, the well-built V-Moda XS should be on your short list.

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

V-Moda XS On-Ear Headphones Preview

Preview: The on-ear V-Moda XS headphones have all the styling and sound quality you expect from the company but now with a more form fitting headband, smaller form factor, and lower price tag.

If you like V-Moda headphones but you wanted something more compact and formfitting,the XS headphones should excite you. With all the design features such ascustomizable back plates on the earcups and a dedication to eliminating plasticand circles, the...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Alex Hernandez (techaeris.com)

V-Moda XS On Ear Headphones Review: Seriously Surprised!

So if you've been following my reviews lately, you'll know full well that I've been pushing out plenty of headphone reviews, which has given me a new perspective on sound. From Parrot's Ziks to Monster's DNA Pro 2.0s, I've been testing some of the best...

Materials, Design, Sound

Perhaps the price point after deep customization, but that's really a personal thing. The base price is worth the money

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : Alex Hernandez (techaeris.com)

V-MODA XS On Ear Headphones Review: Seriously Surprised!

V-Moda asked me 2 test their V-Moda XS on ear headphones I felt it was a good time to give on ear a looksie, this is the V-Moda XS on ear headphones review.

Materials, Design, Sound.

Perhaps the price point after deep customization, but that's really a personal thing. The base price is worth the money.

On-ears were a category I stayed away from for fear their sound just wouldn’t hold water to the over-ears I cherish. V-MODA has changed my mind about on-ears, the XSs are simply an amazing pair of headphones. With deep customization, insanely high-end...

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : John V. (phonearena.com)

V-Moda XS Review

At first glance, you'd be hard pressed to realize the difference between the V-Moda XS and the Crossfade M-80, just because they flaunt the same established V-Moda design language. Nevertheless, the XS is now sporting the same hinged SteelFlex Headband...

Solid industrial design that appeals to a wide audience ; Sturdy consturction ; Comfortable feel that's form-fitting to our head ; Natural mids & highs

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Steven Stone (hometheaterreview.com)

V-Moda XS On-Ear Headphones Reviewed

Steven Stone auditions V-Moda's XS on-ear headphones, which replace the company's M-80 on-ear model and offer a number of improvements.

The XS headphones are extremely comfortable ; These are well-balanced, natural-sounding headphones ; The detachable cord is Kevlar-reinforced ; The XS headphones fold into a compact package

The on-ear design is not as sound-isolating as an over-the-ear headphone ; The XS may not be ideal if you want a headphone with extra bass energy ; The right and left headphone markers could be easier to find

If you travel a lot or use your headphones when you are out and about, the V-Moda XS headphones should be on your radar. They are made to withstand heavy usage, they look elegant, they fit well, and they have natural harmonic balance that suits most...

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (soundandvision.com)

V-Moda XS Headphone

Performance Build Quality Comfort Value

Val Kolton started V-Moda ten years ago, but I didn’t meet the man until 2011. I thought he was their sales guy; he definitely didn’t look like an owner of an audio company, at least not like any I’ve met before. He’s a young, skinny, rock-star type,...

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by : Jonathan Kwan (aphnetworks.com)

V-MODA XS Review (Page 1 of 4)

Is there always a link between technical perfection, emotional desirability, and the choices we make in real life? As I have first proposed the concept of practical consideration versus emotional desirability in the SilverStone Strider Essential Gold...

And indeed it is.

Sep, 2014

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