V-MODA Vibe In Ear Headphones

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by Frederik S, on Dec 17th 2007, in Headphones. Manufacturer: V-MODA

Value & Conclusion

  • The V-MODA Vibes are available at V-MODA for $109.99.
  • Powerful bass
  • Easy to insert into one's ear
  • Comfort
  • Build quality, it's made of aluminum!
  • Bundle
  • Durability
  • Minimal microphonic disturbance compared to the design of the earphones
  • Price
  • Works with the iPhone because of the rather odd mini-jack design
  • Cord length
  • Mids and highs not all that precise
  • Noise isolation could be better
  • Design of mini-jack connector
  • Bass is a bit muddy some times
8.0 The V-MODA Vibes is an interesting pair of in-ears from a design point of view. The stylish aluminum body and carried through design just looks fantastic compared to normal in-ears. However, the sound performance isn't exactly stellar. Even though the performance of these in-ears isn't that good it's still a nice upgrade from normal ear buds that you get with your iPod, iPhone etc. The interesting design paired with a not so interesting performance makes it hard for me to do an overall conclusion. One thing is certain and that is that you can't get your hands on a better looking pair of IEMs right now and that has got to count for something. When it comes to audio performance the Vibes did an O.K. job I just expected them to perform better because they come at a whooping $109 price tag, but when I come to think of it I find that the asking price is about right for a pair of "designer" headphones. If you are only into really bass intensive music the Vibes will be a good choice because they do offer that booming bass experience that's hard to get from in-ears. Price / Performance wise these in-ears are a bit below average because they don't offer over -20 dB noise attenuation and their music reproduction capabilities are less than desirable. Overall these V-MODAs have some good things going for them, the durable aluminum body, good cable design, and a comfortable small ear piece design. I can definitely recommend these in-ears to people looking for a pair of easy to use in-ears that can withstand a fair amount of beating before breaking, and have a reasonably good bass performance.

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