Compared with other brands, it is also pretty competitive but you have to consider that these do not have active noise cancellation- Noise cancellation/Sound leaking: As previously said, these come with passive noise cancellation, meaning no ultrasonic sound blocking external sounds, but thanks to that, it adds to a better clarity and no head aches

Noise isolation pretty bad unless volume is high at which point sound leak becomes a problem.

there is a good amount of sound leak and i feel sometimes they arent as

There are other options available as well such as different side décor

Other companies have tried this like Beats, but in my opinion, have failed as they are all just mass produced variants and typically of poor quality.

Not as much noise cancellation as I would like for a commute, but in a non transit situation outshines other similar headphones in this bracket.

Not as good as with a standalone DAC/amp, but I'd say about 30% better than the iPhone alone - which is not a subtle improvement, and without the distortions introduced by the iPhone's electronic equalizer

Compared to something like the Beats Studio Wireless, the V-MODAS easily win as they don't have the noise cancelling hiss the Studios do.

I don't know why I keep buying V-Moda - I've had several pairs of headphones and earbuds that I love, but break as soon as they are out of warranty.