V-MODA Vibe In-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphone (Gunmetal Black)
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Manufacturer: V-MODARelease Date: 2007-08-15
Model: v-gunblack2
Color: Gunmetal Black
Product features:
- Handmade premium metal craftsmanship accentuates the modern individual
- High-definition sculpted sound curve fashioned for discerning music enthusiasts
- Rich yet precise bass levels accentuate bass-enhanced music
- Three sizes of ultra-soft silicone fittings provide comfortable, quick, and secure fit
- Compatible with iPod, iPhone, and MP3 players
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Customer Review: Without doubt, best BOOM for your ear-bud headphone buying buck!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had these bad boys for quite a while, so I can say without reservation, these are the best headphones available in this price range, and perhaps at ANY price point. I've tried some low-end Shures, but not only were they harder to use (the cord goes up and AROUND your ear?), but they didn't have anywhere NEAR the bass response of the V-MODAs. And for my cash, that's where it's at, the bass. Perhaps the higher-end, near $300 stuff is more exacting in sound reproduction, but I have pretty good ears and the V-MODAs are just excellent, and as I said, these 'phones have no peer in the area of bass response. With the right tunes, the bass will feel like it's practically BOOMING out of your head! But it DOES NOT come at the price of thin mid-range or highs. Really, if your source material is of even average quality, these 'phones will deliver by every measure.
My only wish-fors would be the same for any similar product. Sound isolation could be better, as I travel on increasingly noisy buses, but that might only come at the cost of more invasive buds, and after the Shures, I'll have none of that. The ones I tried didn't have the famous triple-flanged sleeves, but even once you got the hang of inserting them AND got used to the feel of them sliding ever deeper into your ear, fit remained a problem. I could never get them to snug in the same way twice, and the only way to really keep outside noise outside is to have a tight AND consistent fit. The V-MODAs don't go in near as far, but they fit very snugly and do so every time. With the excellent bass response, cranking up some movin' tunes tends to knock out the outside world well enough!
I'd also like them to be more durable, but I don't know if ANY ear-bud 'phones will be sturdy enough for me. I'm REAL hard on these things (apparently; I don't know anyone else who uses this style of 'phones, so I can only go by my experience), so nothing I've used in the past 5 years or so have lasted more than six months. I'm being REAL careful with my current set, using the included case and cord wrap to keep them safe and untangled, and so far, so good.
[And as an aside, I wish someone who makes good mid- to high-end earbud headphones like these would just copy the wind-up style hard plastic case that Sony uses for their low-end 'phones. Maybe it doesn't match up to some preconceived notion of quality to use such a case, but it made life SO much easier!]
Though I wouldn't go back to using the 'buds from Sony, I did like their "neck-chain" style, where the cord going to the right bud was longer than the one to the left, so that when temporarily not in use, you could hang the 'phones around the back of your neck. Not a deal-breaker, just a nice handy thing that I'd like to have with the V-MODAs. Also, it's REAL hard to distinguish the left and right buds from one another. The "L" and "R" are printed on them, but right next to the earphone sleeve, thus obscured by the outer portion of the sleeve. My easy solution: they come with pairs of both semi-translucent white and black sleeves, of three sizes each, so I put a white sleeve on the left 'bud and a black one on the right. So simple and ingenious, I keep wondering what took me so long to figure it out!
Even with the above minor caveats, I can't see using any other 'phones so long as V-MODA stays in business. They have no peer in sound quality, they're feather-light, and as an added bonus, they look great! I favor the "gun-metal black" color, and even that has a near-jewelry look to it, so if you're something of an aesthete, there's another bonus! Give 'em a shot. I highly doubt you'll be sorry!
Description of V-MODA Vibe In-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphone (Gunmetal Black)
Fashion-conscious style and audio enthusiast sound unite to form the most sophisticated electronics accessory in the world. Vibe?s metal craftsmanship delivers the perfect balance of rich bass, superior audio clarity, and luxurious design. Unlike other uncomfortable and obtrusive in-ear headphones, Vibe presents essential active lifestyle comfort, security, and noise isolation for the discerning music enthusiast. Includes stylish black leather carrying pouch.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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