I've long been a fan of V-Moda's headphones. They're well made,
customizable with engraved plates and, most importantly, they sound
great. If anything has stopped me from wearing the company's over-ears
consistently, though, it's that they're a tad too bulky for on-the-go
use. That's where V-Moda's new XS cans come in -- as the name implies,
these over-ears are slim and portable. The "CliqFold" hinge lets you
collapse the headphones into a small carrying case, but even without
folding them they are small enough to fit into a briefcase, smallish bag
or even a particularly deep jacket pocket. Speaking of deep pockets,
the XS costs $212 (including customizable plates), which is $100 less
than the over-ear
M-100s,
but still not exactly cheap. In any case, I've spent the last few weeks
wearing the XS in the office, on long-haul flights and during commutes.
Head past the break for a closer look.
