On-Ear
Sennheiser HD 25
81Outstanding
$110
Full review dataSennheiser HD 25 vs V-Moda Crossfade M-80: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Sennheiser HD 25 vs V-Moda Crossfade M-80, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
On-Ear
V-Moda Crossfade M-80
Not yet scored
$200
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sennheiser HD 25 leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Sennheiser HD 25
- V-Moda Crossfade M-80
HearWiki score
81
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Sound
7.8
-
Value
8.0
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Price (USD)
$110
$200
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Sennheiser HD 25 is 13 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 13 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- HD 25202413 yr newer
- Crossfade M-802011
Specifications
HD 25Crossfade M-80
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $110
- $200
- HearWiki score
- 81
- Not scored
- Released
- 2024
- 2011
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- dynamic
- -
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Frequency response
- 16 Hz - 22 kHz
- -
- Sound signature
- -
- bass-heavy
- Impedance
- 70 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 120 dB/mW
- -
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 120.4
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- none
- -
- Weight
- 140 g
- 200 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- -
What reviewers said
Sennheiser HD 25
The Sennheiser HD 25 is a lightweight, wired on-ear headphone built for professional tasks like DJing, broadcasting, and field recording. It offers a neutral, accurate sound with good separation and a durable, modular design, though its lack of ANC and limited passive isolation make it less suited for travel or office use. Comfort can be an issue during long sessions, and the cable connection at the earcup is a known weak point.
- Pro:Accurate, neutral sound with good separation
- Pro:Lightweight and stable fit for active use
- Pro:Durable, modular build with detachable cable
- Con:Comfort declines during extended wear
- Con:Weak passive isolation without ANC
- Con:Cable connection at earcup is fragile
V-Moda Crossfade M-80
The V-Moda Crossfade M-80 is a compact on-ear headphone with a sturdy metal-and-plastic build, delivering a bass-forward yet controlled sound with smooth, easy-going mids and highs. It comes with detachable 3.5mm cables and a protective case, making it a practical wired option for portable listening.
- Pro:Durable metal and plastic construction
- Pro:Engaging bass-forward sound with controlled low-end
- Pro:Smooth mids and treble for fatigue-free listening
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Wired only, no wireless option
- Con:On-ear design may not suit all-day comfort for some
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