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V-Moda Vibe Earbuds - Red Roxx | 
 enlarge | Brand: V-Moda
Category: CE
List Price: $101.00
Buy New: $73.29
You Save: $27.71 (27%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  175 reviews
Color: Red Roxx
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 1.1
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: v-redroxx2
Model: v-redroxx2
UPC: 877653000318
EAN: 0877653000318
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Includes leather pouch, modawrap cable manager, VIP card for access to exclusive V-MODA podacasts, music and gear, and three sizes of ultra-soft silicon fittings (Small, Medium, Large) | | • | Handmade metal craftsmanship delivers the perfect balance of bass, audio clarity and design | | • | Essential sport ergonomics allow you to listen to music while running, skating, or walking | | • | Weight - 12 grams (less than half an ounce) |
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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 170 more reviews...
 Outstanding!!! December 18, 2007
36 out of 38 found this review helpful
I've been using the v-moda vibe for about a week now with my iPod Nano and I absolutely love this baby. Although I have a huge music collection as well as three iPods, I never considered buying high end earbuds until about two weeks ago. Since I'll be heading on a 16 hour flight in a couple of days, I thought - why not invest in some great noise isolating earbuds instead of putting up with the terrible earphones that the airlines usually hand out.
After reading the reviews on Amazon, I first went to my local retailer and bought a Shure E2C. While the audio quality on the Shure E2C was great, it takes a lot of maintenance..... and as other reviewers point out, the bass response is terrible unless you get the silicone insert perfectly right. If thats not enough of a headache, the bass response can differ widely every time you use the earphones, depending on whether the earbuds "seal" correctly. It took so much work everytime I used it, it made more sense for me to get a pet instead!!!
So I returned the E2C's and got myself the Creative Aurvana's. Great packaging and slick presentation, but the earbuds suck!!! The bass response was terrible and my music sounded flat! I returned those within 48 hours of use. Seriously, dont even bother with the Creative Aurvana. Its a total waste of time and money.
Finally, with my trip looming large, I decided to get the v-moda vibe once again after reading the stellar reviews on Amazon. I mean, a product with 4 stars after 312 reviews has got to be good, right? I got the earbuds and decided to try them on (skeptically). I was completely blown away! So much so, that I decided to write my first review ever on Amazon. So here are the pros and cons of these earbuds.
Pros:
1. Phenomenal bass response. It doesnt have the "please make me deaf" kind of "super bass", but has a rich uniform bass - much better than the Shure and Creative buds.
2. Mid range and highs are also great and crisp
3. The fit and maintenance are both super easy. No clogging, not 'ear wax cleaning tools' etc
4. The "seal" is also great - and importantly, consistent. Also, the seal pretty much isolates most sound. So you definitely want to be careful when wearing these. (For example - I couldnt hear the tap running when I was in my kitchen. I couldnt even hear my phone ringing right in front of me)
5. Fits right, no slipping even when you are walking or running
Cons:
None really. The packaging, presentation etc could be better. The "leather" bag it comes with looks kinda cheap, etc. But all of this, in my opinion is purely incidental and immaterial. I mean, do you buy earbuds for the sound or for the way its packaged/accessories?
Another suggestion:
When using the iPod, I found the "Rock" EQ setting gave me the best response on the buds. Try listening to "Stairway to Heaven" and you can hear Jimmy Page's (I think) fingers brush against the strings of the lead guitar as he plucks away. Beat that Shure! Creative, just roll over! :)
 terrible build, poor customer service March 22, 2008
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
Although the sound quality is good, the product is built very poorly and the customer service is terrible. After several months of regular use at normal volume, the left earbud volume dropped completely, cutting in and out as the (too-thin) cable moved. Now only the right earbud works. Check other reivews: this is a common problem with this product. I chose to ignore the bad reviews, thinking it was a rare malfunction, but it happened to me too, within a couple of months. Also, even when they worked properly, the cord transmits noise as it bumps against you, your clothes, your fingers, etc.
When I tried to return the earbuds through the V-Moda warranty, I received absolutely no response even though I followed the instructions on the warranty page exactly.
In summary, very poor construction quality and non-existent customer service. V-Moda should be embarrassed. You might enjoy these for a few months, but chances are they'll break on you within a year. Check reviews: you'll see that what I experienced is a recurring problem and that there are other earbuds in this price range with better durability and customer service.
 Nice sound, bad durability May 6, 2008
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
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.
Truly Amazing Sound January 7, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Listen, I see a lot of earphones/earbuds that are $100 and beyond. I never imagined myself spending that kind of money because I was happy with the Sony EX51's that I got at Amazon for my iPod. I decided to take the plunge and get the Vibe's vice the Bose because they are smaller and more concealed in the ear. Wow! What a difference! These headphones are nothing short of impressive. The only difference from the Vibe's to the Vibe 2's is better build quality but that is only for the sets with a rubber coating around the cable, not the mesh that the silver one's have.
If you want to plunk down a hundred dollars and get something that you will be happy with, this is the product. It came with a case and 3 sets of buds in black and 3 in clearish-white. What a deal!
Word to the wise: If you get the original Vibe's for sale on Amazon and they are a set without the rubber coating and have the mesh coating, save the extra $ and get them. They are essentially the same.
High distortion March 27, 2008
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
I'm pretty picky about sound quality, and I purchased these based on the reviews here, and my assumption that higher-price = better quality. I found the build quality of these earbuds to be good, they fit well and were comfortable... but they just sounded bad. They are very bass heavy, which isn't entirely bad, but the bass was very harsh and distorted, even at low volume. The treble is very rolled-off, devoid of any high frequencies above about 8kHz. My recommendation is to look elsewhere for good sound.
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