V-MODA Vibe Earbuds - Gunmetal Black
Electronics and Accessories March 31st, 2008
V-MODA Vibe Earbuds - Gunmetal Black
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Publisher: V-MODA
Released: 2007-08-15List Price: $101.00
Our Price: $67.95
Media: CE
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- Handmade premium metal craftsmanship accentuates the modern individual
- Hi-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
Customer Reviews:
Why no microphone? (2008-05-13)
In the products picture it look like there is an microphone on it, like the normal iPhone version has, but no…
If you wish to here only music with it, it’s very good, but if you wish to talk in the middle or here out side noises from the traffic (if you walk) it’s risky.Replacement ear buds (2008-05-11)
Needed a replacement set when my other set finally broke apart. Not sure what I did but they were plastic and too susceptible to breakage or separation at critical points even though they cost more to begin with. These new ones sound good and have a nice fit. Even better, the all metal construction should take a fair amount of abuse without failing. I am happy to recommend these.
rtGreat Buy — (2008-05-09)
These headphones are clear vibrant and light weight — they really are worth the cost.Great Buy (2008-05-08)
I got these for christmas. I’ve been using them ever since. The sound quality is amazing. They are far better than anyother earbuds ive used in the past and even surpass the quality of my Sony MDR-V600 Studio Monitor headphones. I had a problem with the 1/8th plug to chord connection and they needed to be replaced. The customer service was absolutely amazing. I just got my new pair about a week later. I was so impressed by the product and the companies customer service that I had to recommend them!Nice sound, bad durability (2008-05-06)
Overall I like these earbuds a lot. They do have a very strong bass bias, so if that is what you are looking for great, if that bothers you then you should definitely look elsewhere. Any of the preset equalizers with heavy bass on my MP3 player are basically unusable with these earbuds because it will drown out the other ranges. But a flat or treble-biased equalizer sounds great because the bass is still available, along with rich mids and clear treble. The range on these earbuds is also noticeably larger, especially on the low end, than other headphones I’ve used.
These are great earbuds if you want to listen to music in a loud environment, such as a crowded office, bus, or even airplane, without having to crank up the volume. Because of the seal these make in your ear canal they block out most environment background noise so all you hear is the music. These work so well that I actually play tracks at about half the volume as I did with regular earbuds, and as a result I’ve even noticed improvement in the battery life of my MP3 player.
The only fault I’ve had with these is that about 8-9 months after purchasing these the sound in the left earbud started to cut out. The problem was the wire connecting to that earbud seemed to be slipping loose and cutting off the sound. Luckily I was within the 1-year warranty and they shipped me another pair, but I was distressed that such an expensive pair of headphones would go out after several months. The problem is likely in the design: since the metalic earbuds fit within your ears there is natural tendency to pull them out by the base of the wires when removing them from the ear. This probably loosened the mount over several months and resulting in it wearing out. So if you get these definitely pull them out by the bud itself, not the wire.
Pros:
* good rich sound if you don’t mind the bass
* stylish, catchy colors (I have the metalic red), goes well with ipods if you are sick of white wires
* wires are less prone to tangling
* great blocking of environmental noise, especially in noisy environments. benefits of noise canceling headphones with the batteries or the bulk.
Cons:
* Several reviews note having to return them to fix problems with the wires.
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