V-Moda Bass Freq Earphones (Pink)
Manufacturer: V-Moda Part number: BF-PINK
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- Bottom Line:
- V-Moda's Bass Freq earphones are the perfect accessory for bass-loving Creative Zen Micro owners who are on a budget. If you prefer less low end, look elsewhere.
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CNET editors' review
V-Moda Bass Freq Earphones (Pink) price range: $11.95
- Reviewed by: Jasmine France
- Edited by: James Kim
- Reviewed on: 10/03/2006
The good: The V-Moda Bass Freq earphones are available in several stylish colors and are competitively priced at $50; they're louder than other earbuds and offer great sound quality.
The bad: Music coming from the V-Moda Bass Freq earphones may be too bass-heavy for audio purists; thin cable tangles easily and may not hold up in the long run.
The bottom line: V-Moda's Bass Freq earphones are the perfect accessory for bass-loving Creative Zen Micro owners who are on a budget. If you prefer less low end, look elsewhere.
These ears get to hear a lot of great- (and horrible-) sounding headphones, but the style of these musical monitors rarely changes: black and white synthetics are the norm, with an occasional chrome accent. V-Moda aims to change look of our ear wear with two lines of fashion-forward earphones, the Bass Freq and the Remix M-class, both competitively priced at $50 a pair. The Bass Freq, a brightly colored bass-enhancing model, is the subject of this review.
The Bass Freq earphones' main style point is the brightly colored earbuds and cable. You can choose from eight colors: black, blue, camo, green, orange, pink, red, and white. The camo version features an olive cable and orange earbuds with olive accents, but the rest of the styles are uniform in color but for a bit of chrome accenting. The result is a fashion-forward design that can blend with your favorite outfit. And though I didn't expect the stylishness to make much of a difference in practice, it did: the colorful cord is much more jewelrylike--and thus looked significantly more stylish running down the front of me--than the thick white cord of my Shure E4cs. Also, though the 46.5-inch cable is insufficient for most at-home use (with your computer or stereo, for example), I found it to be the perfect length for on-the-go use.
As is standard for sub-$100 headphones, the Bass Freq earphones come with few extras, but I was surprised and pleased to find V-Moda's Modawrap in the box. It's a simple-but-handy tool for stowing your cord--and you'll want to use it, because the Bass Freq's ultrathin wire tangles easily. There are also three sizes of silicone ear fittings to help ensure a comfortable fit and provide the necessary seal to provide the deep bass that's implied by the product's name.
As for that implication, the Bass Freqs truly live up to their name. These 'phones really thump on the low end--just make sure you get a good seal in your ear. And I was pleasantly surprised by the overall sound quality of the 'buds, especially considering their low price point. The bass was heavy, but it didn't overshadow the mids and lows in most cases (a handful of rock songs had a slightly muffled quality to them). In general, music sounded rich, warm, and detailed. Hip-hop, jazz, and electronica tracks really shined; even certain rock songs were great--during the Clash's "London Calling," I felt like I was in the studio, and Depeche Mode's "Strangelove" sounded fantastically deep and dark.
Like their sibling, the Remix M-class, the Bass Freqs are also a surprisingly loud set of earbuds--they amplify the music from the sound source by a significant amount compared to other small earphones (so use caution when switching to these 'buds). This factor combined with the many color options make this a perfect set of earphones for the Creative Zen Micro Photo series of MP3 players.
User reviews
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I loved them until...
by ownleewun on May 19, 2007
Pros: comfortable fit
Cons: the cord , the left ear bud
Summary: I got a pair of these for christmas but they didn't last and that was because I'd wrap it around my ipod nano and stick it in my ...
Summary: I got a pair of these for christmas but they didn't last and that was because I'd wrap it around my ipod nano and stick it in my pocket...the cord after a while at the end started to show the wire and short time after started working on the left side ...I blamed myself for this so I bought a replacement but then after less than a month of use it happend again the left side stopped working ...and I noticed at the tip of it when I were to give it a tug I'd get some sound from it. So in conclusion I believe the cord needs some work in enduring some regular use.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good Sound, Crap Durability
by Tentalicx on October 23, 2011
Pros: Sound
Bass
ComfortableCons: Durability
Summary: I had these earbuds for two weeks! In two Weeks I dropped them one time and they got all screwed up! Do not buy, waste of time and money.
Summary: I had these earbuds for two weeks! In two Weeks I dropped them one time and they got all screwed up! Do not buy, waste of time and money.
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Not quite ready for primetime
by nycwahoo on July 7, 2008
Pros: Bass booms
Cons: Cheaply made
Summary: I used these for about 5 months (after using a Sony pair for a few years). Bass is thumping...which I had to get used to in the beginning. But ...
Summary: I used these for about 5 months (after using a Sony pair for a few years). Bass is thumping...which I had to get used to in the beginning. But after 4 months of careful use the wiring at the top of the plug needed to be held at the proper angle with the right pressure to enable the sound to play through both ear buds. Going back to the Sony's with a solid "L" shaped connection from plug to wire.
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Good sound, terrible reliability
by jer10 on June 14, 2008
Pros: Deep DEEP bass, passible mids and highs
Cons: thin cord breaks very easily
Summary: Sound quality is quite nice for $35, but I have had two pairs of these in the last year and they both died within a few months of owning them. ...
Summary: Sound quality is quite nice for $35, but I have had two pairs of these in the last year and they both died within a few months of owning them. You probably can't beat the sound for the price, but I wouldn't buy another pair.
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Not as Good as Expected
by Kevpar35 on November 10, 2007
Pros: They look good
Cons: Sound quality
Summary: I just bought these for my wife. I compared the sound quality to the headphones that came with her Creative Nuvo MP3 player. It seems that the Creative headphones are ...
Summary: I just bought these for my wife. I compared the sound quality to the headphones that came with her Creative Nuvo MP3 player. It seems that the Creative headphones are better. She likes them (because I gave them to her), but I will try to make better comparisons next time.
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Wire crapped out after 4 weeks of very careful use
by ibegregg on July 9, 2007
Pros: Good, if bassy sound, relatively inexpensive, comfortable
Cons: Wire is crap. One channel cuts out after 4 weeks of very careful use.
Summary: Sound was much better than my Creative's standard earbuds, but with slightly too much bass to say great sound. Adjustable (three sizes) in-ear fit makes them comfortable. The in-ear ...
Summary: Sound was much better than my Creative's standard earbuds, but with slightly too much bass to say great sound. Adjustable (three sizes) in-ear fit makes them comfortable. The in-ear fit also made them better at staying-put and better at eliminating ambient noise.
Unfortunately, the micro-thin wire broke inside near the plug so one channel cuts out. This happened after about a month of use even though I am VERY careful and NEVER pulled the cord to unplug it. (I am actually paranoid about pulling cords after having replace a laptop power adapter a few years ago.)
So now I need to send them and wait for a replacement.
Anyway, the cable strength/quality is UNACCEPTABLE. If you buy these anyway, make sure you have backup earbuds to use when you send these back for replacement. -
Good at first, but Suffers lack of QUALITY
by jeffreybennett on July 7, 2007
Pros: Nice sound, cool colors, nice fit in ears with adjustable size pieces, phenomenal noise isolation for a headphone set of this price
Cons: Left earbud stopped working after less than 3 months, was followed soon after by right earbud
Summary: These earbuds could be an incredible value. They could be everything the CNET's review says they are. Unfortunately, they lack the quality necessary to even withstand everyday use. I ...
Summary: These earbuds could be an incredible value. They could be everything the CNET's review says they are. Unfortunately, they lack the quality necessary to even withstand everyday use. I was a high school student during the time that I had these earbuds. I thought they were great. They had as good sound quality as any headphones I had ever tried and they had a surprisingly high level of noise isolation. Unfortunately, less than three months after receiving the earbuds, the left one stopped working. Soon after, the right one stopped working. I cannot recommend a product in which traditional usage results in the product breaking.
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Excellent performance
by tony0964 on July 4, 2007
Pros: Outstanding Sound quality
Cons: Bad choice of color
Summary: Note that these earphones are the same as those that comes with the Sandisk Sansa E130/E140 player (except that Sandisk put their name on it). I have been using ...
Summary: Note that these earphones are the same as those that comes with the Sandisk Sansa E130/E140 player (except that Sandisk put their name on it). I have been using these for 6 months, now the left ear is damaged. They block noise quite efficiently. The bass is amazing (better than most $100+ 2.1 speakers), and the treble sound clear and not over-loaded. Some similar earphones got mids too high and not enough treble, which sounds horible.
Apart from the color, I think these are excellent earphones for any type of activity. -
Could be, should be...but silenced by poor quality
by tipsandthoughts on July 3, 2007
Pros: fit, price, sound for $
Cons: quality, quality, quality...oh, quality
Summary: Since Christmas 2006 (6 months ago), have returned 3 pairs -- all have suffered from poor quality. All sounded great at first, then would go bad (sound would barely be ...
Summary: Since Christmas 2006 (6 months ago), have returned 3 pairs -- all have suffered from poor quality. All sounded great at first, then would go bad (sound would barely be heard) on one side. In the game of life, 3 tries is more than generous - they just are not robust. By the way, if you want to roll the dice and get a pair, they come in a variety of colors!
Specifications
- Manufacturer: V-Moda
- Part number: BF-PINK
- Description: Ask yourself - am I ordinary? Refuse to be a slave to white and black earphones with drab designs - modaphones adapt to your music and fashion style rather than dictate it. PRODUCT FEATURES: A small wonder of the world - deep yet precise bass levels you can actually feel; Powerful bass designed to recreate the sensation and sounds of the world's finest clubs and concert venues; Bass level isolating soft silicon (BLISS) technology reduces noise and enables deep bass; Unlike bulky active noise cancellation, BLISS introduces no artificial sound into your music and requires no batteries; Warm mids and crisp highs that blend seamlessly with the vibrant bass; Natural and present sound in comparison to the ever-present distant and mechanical sound of other manufacturer's in-ear models; "Hearing is believing" hi-fi sound - try remix risk-free, 100% satisfaction guaranteed; Provides convenient cable length management while listening; Earphone storage while idle; No more complicated case winders, misplacing extra gear, or long-winded cable tangles.
General
- Color Thats hot pink
- Recommended Use Portable audio system
- Additional Features Gold plated connectors
Headphones
- Headphones Type Headphones - Binaural
- Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud
- Headphones Technology Dynamic
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Response Bandwidth 8 - 22000 Hz
- Diaphragm 0.4 in
- Magnet Material Neodymium
Remote Control
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Headphones cable - Integrated
- Included Accessories Modawrap cable manager,
3 small,medium,large silicon fittings Power
- Power Device None
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
Product series
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V-Moda Bass Freq earphones (Blue)
Manufacturer: V-Moda
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Ear-bud,
Steel blue,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold plated connectors -
V-Moda Bass Freq Earphones (White)
Manufacturer: V-Moda
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Ear-bud,
Platinum white,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold plated connectors -
V-Moda Bass Freq earphones (Black)
Manufacturer: V-Moda
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
Ear-bud,
Bling bling black,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold plated connectors -
V-Moda Bass Freq Earphones (Orange)
Manufacturer: V-Moda
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Ear-bud,
Orange,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold plated connectors -
V-Moda Bass Freq Earphones (Pink)
Manufacturer: V-Moda
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Ear-bud,
Thats hot pink,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold plated connectors -
V-Moda Bass Freq Earphones (Red)
Manufacturer: V-Moda
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Ear-bud,
Red,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold plated connectors -
V-moda Bass Freq earphones (green)
Manufacturer: V-Moda
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Ear-bud,
Green,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold plated connectors -
V-Moda Bass Freq Earphones (Cammo)
Manufacturer: V-Moda
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Ear-bud,
Orange camo,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold plated connectors
Manufacturer info
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- Address:
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