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V-MODA Vibe Earbuds - Flashback Chrome | 
 enlarge | Brand: V-Moda
Category: CE
Buy New: $71.95
New (10)
Rating:  116 reviews
Color: Flashback Chrome
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5.6 x 1.3
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: v-flashblack2
Model: v-flashblack2
UPC: 877653000165
EAN: 0877653000165
ASIN: B000XHWAC6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand new and factory sealed. New item, not a refurb. Chrome color as shown.
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| Features:
| • | 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 |
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Product Description
PRODUCT FEATURES:Sophisticated design accentuates the modern individualHandmade premium metal craftsmanshipMidnight blue color features tangle-free fabric cableHi-definition sound - vibrant bass, vivid mid-range, and vivacious highsAlloy metal enables sculpted sound curve fashioned for discerning music enthusiastsRich and precise bass levels accentuate bass-enhanced musicV-MASQUE dynamic driver provides natural and warm soundstageEssential sport ergonomics provides comfortable, quick, and secure fitLightest earphone in class at 12 gramsMicro-size and flush in-ear fit for active lifestyles and relaxationDurable even-length cables optimized for sportNoise isolating technologyBass level isolating soft silicone (BLISS) technology reduces noise and enables deep bassUnlike bulky active noise cancellation, BLISS introduces no artificial sound into your music and requires no batteriesLeather pouch and modawrap cable managerBlack leather pouch provides effortless storageModawrap provides convenient cable management
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| Customer Reviews: Read 111 more reviews...
 Without doubt, best BOOM for your ear-bud headphone buying buck! July 6, 2008
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!
simply the the best July 2, 2008
I purchased these earphones for my trip to Vegas & I wanted to cancel out the loud engine noise on the plane. Those white earphones you get were not cutting it. There are amazing product I used them on the plane they were perfect they cut out the engine noise & produced a solid bass sound. I actually had to lower the volume on the ipod!! I love them!!
Perfect fit and a good treble to boot! June 17, 2008
The original iPhone earbuds were bothersome for me - not sufficiently sound-isolating to be used as the *only* buds while traveling in the air, and not comfortable enough otherwise. Also, they did not remain in place, and were not meant for use while walking etc.
I purchased these from a local store (which shall remain unidentified) since they had a ten-off coupon for it. First impressions were good - the in-ear buds fit well, sound quality is good and what's more, I did a back-to-back comparison with the original buds - the Vibe produces a better treble any day! Coupled with the sound-isolation provided by the snug fit, these are worth serious consideration. In comparison, the Bose ones at 99 reportedly are not well suited and have heavier bass.
Overall, I am happy. The one gripe? The carrying case is actually not leather - it is pleather,synthetic leather or bi-cast leather (yep, man-made). So, is it a case of false advertising? Quibble .. not a gripe!:-)
 These are very unreliable - I should have read the reviews June 15, 2008
I've had these for just over a year, and the volume on the left earbud has faded to virtually nothing. The warranty of course ends at one year, but given the negative feedback of many others on these review pages, it wouldn't have mattered - customer service is non-existant. This failure is obviously very common, so don't buy these assuming you will be the lucky one.
 Ouch my ears! Why are my expensive headphones falling apart? June 13, 2008
I bought these a few months ago. They seemed to be a great improvement over the predecessors the Shure E2C's and a set of Sony Earbuds. The sound is great, these have great clarity and range. The problem is they start to irritate your ears if worn for more than about an hour. I tried every different size adapter and still, ouch! The second thing is that now they have fallen apart. The wires started to seperate at the jack and eventually broke leaving only the strain relief to hold the the jack on. The last thing is characteristic of all earbuds. This is the separation of the rubber ear interface from the earbud. I would take them out of the little gold bag and the little rubber earpiece would going flying off and leave me to hunt the floor of the airplane cabin to retrieve it.
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