V-Moda M-200 ANC

Accuracte audio performance ; Good active noise cancellation ; Adjustable EQ

Expensive ; Noise cancellation can affect audio ; Ambient listening mode is hard to trigger

V-Moda's M-200 ANC headphones deliver audio performance and active noise cancellation that range from decent to quite good, but they never prove themselves worthy of their $500 price.

Excellent construction and reliability ; Balanced sound signature with plenty of room for EQ customization ; Very compact case is easy to travel with ; aptX HD support

No proper transparency mode ; Awkward controls ; Noise cancellation is just okay ; App can be buggy

V-Moda’s first noise-canceling headphones, the M-200 ANC, offer terrific build quality and a balanced sound profile that will appeal to audiophiles. But they fall short on features offered by competitors like Apple, Sennheiser, and others.

Bold, balanced sound ; Sleek, eye-catching design ; Customizable EQ with presets ; Compatible with several V-Moda accessories

Very pricey ; Buggy performance ; Mediocre battery life ; Impractical control scheme

But let’s talk about the elephant in the room: price. V-Moda wants you to know that your $499 is going towards elite design, sound, and noise cancellation. Fair enough. However, you can really go all out and spend $50 extra on a model like the AirPods...