V-Moda’s been in a vampire swing recently, sinking its design teeth into some True Blood branded headphones. It’s finally seen the light though — one of its existing on-ear headphones, the V-80, has now officially been re-released as the Crossfade M-80. The metal-clad M-80 looks nearly identical to the company’s veteran LP over-ear headphones , but this noise-isolating set is actually 53-percent smaller using 40mm dual-diaphragm drivers (down from 50mm) equalized to 31 points for more versatility across musical genres. There’s memory foam padding on the earcups with an ultra-flexible headband wrapped in suede to keep things comfy, and vents on the swappable faceplates for a wider soundstage . Two kevlar-wrapped cables with a microphone and different in-line controls are included to support most smartphones. When it’s finally time to take them off an included hardshell case will keep ‘em safe — though V-Moda claims they can survive over 70 six-foot drops onto concrete. Hot stuff, and thankfully above the collar. The M-80s are available now for $230 from V-Moda — PR with more details after the break. Gallery: V-Moda Crossfade M-80 Metal on-ear headphones Continue reading V-Moda remixes headphone lineup with Crossfade M-80 supra-aurals, yours for $230 V-Moda remixes headphone lineup with Crossfade M-80 supra-aurals, yours for $230 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink