V-Moda S-80

Sleek and customisable design ; Long battery life ; Plenty of bass

Heavy ; Expensive ; The speaker mode feels a bit gimmicky

The V-Moda S-80 are a beautiful pair of headphones with a customisable design and a built-in speaker mode. However, its tough to justify their price and the speaker mode is disappointing.

Great design Top-notch materials Good sound quality

Expensive Heavy and uncomfortable No ANC/transparency Mediocre battery life Speaker feature is underwhelming

“They're gorgeous, but too expensive, heavy, and lacking in features.”

Adjustable in-app EQ ; Doubles as a neck speaker

Expensive ; Somewhat uncomfortable fit ; Unimpressive app ; Doesn't come with a case

V-Moda’s S-80 wireless headphones can transform into a personal speaker, but nothing about their performance is in line with their high price.

Fun and bass-heavy sound in headphone mode ; 2-in-1 headphone and neckband speaker functionality ; Durable and multifunctional build quality ; Customisable via removable magnetic shields

Speaker setting only loud enough for one person ; Expensive for what it does

As wireless headphones, the V-Moda S-80 are fun, durable, and cover most of the basics you would expect. As a neckband speaker, it’s a little less successful sound-wise but still does its job.

Terrific sound for on-ear headphones ; Signature craftsmanship ; Isolates noise surprisingly well ; Bluetooth multipoint

Heavy and uncomfortable ; Lacks many popular features ; Disappointing battery life ; Speaker mode isn’t a game-changer ; Impractical controls ; Pricey

The $399 V-Moda S-80 on-ear headphones deliver great sound, but they are an experimental failure with little else to offer for the price.