V-Moda’s classic headphone design finally gets active noise cancellation

V-Moda announced a new version of its M-200 headset at CES 2021 – the M-200 ANC, which brings both Bluetooth and active noise cancellation to the classic V-Moda design. These additions come with a price jump, however, with the M-200 ANC starting at $ 499.99, a jump of $ 150 over the wired version without noise cancellation.

From the outside, the M-200 ANC looks extremely similar to its wired cousins, with the same iconic hexagonal design cues that have been iconic on V-Moda headphones for years. Unlike the wired version, however, the drivers have been replaced to 40mm (instead of 50mm), and there are new buttons to control playback, power, and pairing, as well as a USB-C port. for loading. The M-200 ANC headphones are also a bit heavier at 320g (compared to 290g on the wired model.)

When it comes to noise cancellation, we won’t know how well the M-200 ANC lives up to mainstays like Sony and Bose until we try them out for ourselves, but V-Moda has what it takes for us. ‘it calls’ hybrid active noise cancellation’ with the ability to adjust the level of noise cancellation in a companion app. V-Moda also offers a “Voice In” feature that allows users to cover the left ear cup with their hand to automatically lower the volume and pause noise cancellation. When it comes to battery life, V-Moda says users should get up to 20 hours of rest.

And of course, given V-Moda’s style, customers have the option of ordering their own custom aluminum screens in a variety of colors with their own logo or artwork engraved on them for a personal touch.

The new M-200 ANC headphones are expected to be available today for $ 499.99.