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Our quick take

V-Moda Crossfade 2 Wireless Codex Edition - 4.5 / 5

Design

  • Enfolding design, included hard carry-case Industrial aesthetic with comfortable sponge earcups Black, steel, gold, polished/matte bronze finishes as standard Customisable metals and artwork printing available (at additional cost via V-Moda site only)

 

Sound quality

  • Bluetooth with aptX 50mm dual-diaphragm drivers 5-40,000Hz frequency response Bluetooth wireless / passive wired use No active noise-cancellation technology

To recap

As we said of the original model: V-Moda has knocked it out of the park. The Codex Edition makes little difference compared to the Crossfade Wireless 2, bar the addition of aptX. That means great sound quality, but it also feels like a missed opportunity to have not done more.