 "so good i went back for a second pair" | 2009-08-20 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1MTHU6TPUPABQ |
i purchased mine over a year ago at [...]. they were an impulse purchase of sorts, as i didn't go there to buy earbuds. all the wonderful reviews on the back of the packaging from some very hi-end audio magazines, convinced me to get them. i am very glad i did. i hear much more in my music than i did with the others i was using. i wish i could remember what they were... sorry... i was so pleased with these that i went back and bought a second pair.
i do sort of wish the plug was angled and not straight. i use them with my laptop often and the mic jack is dead-center on the front. i worry about wire damage, but so far, so good.
i found the wire wrapper thing to be useless and i don't really dig the little pouch. but i am a big fan of the v-moda vibes. i need to look and see if v-moda makes a 'sport' bud. i worry when i use them to work out that they are going to get ruined from sweat.
the silicone fitting are nice and block out a good portion of outside noise but they do come off easily and i have lost them from the buds before. without the fittings you can't really use the buds.
i love them and would buy them again. though i did see that bose has a pair of buds out now.... |
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| "great earbuds...small issue(s)" | 2009-08-18 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3J0Y8CFHZYYO6 |
i just received my V-MODA earbuds. i bought these $80 buds for around $30 used. so i cant complain. BUT the sound is a LITTLE off center. one side overpowers the other. its easily looked over. but i was looking for issues and thats the only one i found. i was expecting a little more bass response from buds that are on the expensive side of the NON-audiophile side.
dont get me wrong, these buds are well worth the price ONLY if bought used. definitely not worth the full price. a friend of mine bought a $20 set from the PX and they are ALMOST as good. not nearly as durable and im sure his will probably not last nearly as long as my new V-MODAs will. plus the rubberized wire is extra thick so it doesnt tangle nearly as much. although it kinks a when you wrap it around tightly. thats kind of annoying but whatever.
overall i love my new buds. way better than the crappy ones that came with a $20 MP3 player i bought at wal-mart. |
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 "v-moda vibe, earphones" | 2009-07-07 |
| - Reviewed By User: A31KEVHS0XASTM |
| sound great, does block out noise well but you still can hear some out side noise though. can't hear the music if you're eating with it on. all you hear is your the end connection was loose less than a year. for the price you pay it should last much longer. after a year the rubber to the ear piece starts to separate. this product is not for longevity. |
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 "Great Sound, Poor Construction" | 2009-04-17 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1AQH7UMDZBX9S |
To begin, the sound quality of the enclosed earbuds (v-moda Vibe Earbuds) is impressive (sound alone wouldn't necessitated four stars). I was pleasantly surprised upon first listen.
However, the ostensibly sturdy construction of the product proves to be illusory at best. Not after just days of proper use the fabric sheath surrounding the wire which connects the right earbud to the plug began to fray at the metal crimp; so much so that the black plastic wire became visible. But more to the salient point, not weeks after receipt of the earbuds (product was received mid to late March) the left earbud separated from its foundation. The two portions separated at the seam seating the smooth metal housing to the rougher, gripping metal ring. This rendered the earbud practically unlistenable. Hopefully the manufacturer will meet the terms of the one year warranty and send a new pair. And hopefully the second pair has a longer listening life.
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| "Good Value - " | 2009-01-20 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1KCV1YVH40WPR |
Darn it. I jinxed myself as soon as I posted my first review. A few days later, the rubber coating on one of the ear cords got split. My bad, I was just porting them in my pocket, not case so one got torn as I was pulling them out of the pocket. So the copper wires were exposed in all their fine glory and looking shiny and so scarily exposed. Solution: Liquid Electrical Tape (home repair section). Toothpick again to coat the exposed section in thin layers and at least my cables have integrity again and I don't need to worry about the wires getting damaged. Work in a well ventilated area and don't let the drips get anywhere else. This is way better than shrink tubes/wrap or tape. whew....Btw, I also tried out the Sport Modas. I would recommend you save for a Vibe but if you just need an entry level Vmoda, the lite Sport version costs much less but is also less comfortable. Good for audio books, airline movies. For music, stick with the Vibes.
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Got gunmetal Vmodas after getting tired of spending $$$ on $20 headphones. While I enjoy the volume control or noise reduction on the low end phones, these are worth spending 3 cheap phones worth in one nice package. I use these for my Palm TX. Like some users, I'd like to have a right angle jack instead since it gets difficult to fit the palm with 1 long spike into a pocket. I'll let you read the other audiophile reviews for quality. I'm just addressing some issues and workarounds.
From the cheap versions to these, it is an improvement in quality. MP3s at 256kbs form AMazon MP3 downloads sound great. I've redone my other files to 256 provided the source was high quality to begin with. For YouTube rips, the quality depends on the original file (taking audio only). My .wav files sound good. I record biaurally and it's just nice to reproduce sound 360. They did sound way better after the so-calle burn process so I think people should listen to them first and compare again after the burn before rendering judgment. Also, you cannot compare $200 dollar phones to these. That's just apples and oranges.
I've had them close to a year now and would get another backup pair (different color) when there is another good sale. I would stay away from the sports model (looks similar and runs much less) since the wires are much thinner (1/2 size) and don't seem to be the same quality.
Pros: good sound, portable, noise reducing, super comfortable medium fit, rubber cords (not for everyone)
Cons: ear fittings slip off easily, cords have memory no matter how I wind them, long jack instead of right angle, metal surfaces (static buildup but this is common to many head phones)
Workarounds:
* Slippery fittings:
1) Replacements: Hie thee to vmoda.com and order replacements for your ear size, get 2 packs while you're at it once you know which size fits you best. S/H included but sometimes stock is out so you should wait until your size is in stock before ordering. You would not believe the whining customers do in ordering out of stock items and then wondering why it hasn't arrived. Neither could Vmoda so they eliminated comments from the peanut galleries. Backup fittings are like a flat tire kit (once you have one, no flats). I kept losing them in a few months and when I had a ready backup, didn't lose any for 8 months. You can designate clear for one side and black for the other if you need to distinguish R/L.
2) Making them stick: You can try attaching with some adhesive. I used a toothpick to apply a gnat/fairy size amount of Gorilla Glue to the edges and slipped the fitting over it. I would say use only 1 or 2 sides to dab first. REmember Gorilla Glue expands to twice it's size upon drying. Keep away from pets. The peanut butter smell is a huge pet wanna wolf/munch/swallow it down attractant. The last thing you need is your Vmoda's in Wolfie's stomach. Others have used Superglue (read instructions and warnings on package). I was also experimenting with Silicone caulk (commonly found in home repair supplies).
Good news: It doesn't come off!
Bad news: It doesn't come off! :+; I figure I'll cross that bridge when I come to replacing fittings in a year.
Be very careful not to get any glue on the speaker portion. You do this at YOUR OWN RISK and can practice on something else first.
* Rubber cords: tacky and good grip. When I need more control, a clip to a collar and another clip to control slippage does well to keep the length where i want it. Not a big fan of metal wrapped cords since I get a lot of static buildup in carpeted offices. Outdoors, static build up is not an issue. The metal tips still zap but one gets accustomed to discharging the zap.
* Carry pouch: doesn't really matter. I lost mine and replacements every few months. There are way more attractive pouches at your local street fair and ethnic/WorldMarket store for just a few bucks.
* Noise Reduction: I think reduction is safer than isolation in urban/office environments. These reduce ambient noise to manageable levels but let you still be aware of your environment. Do wish there was a direct volume/mute control like there are on cheap sets but you can't get everything.
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| "Sounds good, some flaws" | 2009-01-06 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2LE9SKLYKDEHL |
These headphones sound great after they have been used for a while and are well burned in.
However, they do not stay in my ear very well at all. It is bad to a point where they fall out when I am just walking around.
The second negative point is the quality of the headphones where the cord first leaves the buds. That part is literally hanging by a thread, ready to break any moment now... rendering this pair completely useless. How did this happen? I never use them but to listen to music on my computer or walk around with my ipod, nothing intense or physical.
The third negative point, for me, is the metal piece in the middle of the cord (shown in the picture, where the cord splits to go to the individual buds). For some reason, that piece keeps catching to different parts of my dress or items around me, causing the headphones to fall out. Minor, but actually quite annoying, issue especially when the headphones take so long to fit them in the ears in such a way where they won't fall out. |
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