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Manufacturer: V-Moda Part number: V-GUNBLACK
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- The V-moda Vibe headphones are a great option for style-conscious bass-addicts looking for some worthy portable headphones.
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CNET editors' review
V-Moda Vibe In-Ear (Gunmetal Black) price range: $99.95
- Reviewed by: Jasmine France
- Reviewed on: 11/27/2006
The good: The stylish V-moda Vibe headphones amplify the audio from the sound source, and they come with several fun or useful accessories. Overall sound quality is very good.
The bad: The V-moda Vibe headphones are a bit overpowering on the low-end; may be uncomfortable for some users.
The bottom line: The V-moda Vibe headphones are a great option for style-conscious bass-addicts looking for some worthy portable headphones.
User reviews
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Rich sound, good bass, bright treble, comfortable
by hschroed on December 22, 2006
Pros: Noticeable bass thump, but not overpowering; vibrant high notes; nice wire wrapper; comfortable in ears
Cons: Build of wire not as sturdy-looking as some
Summary: I got the highly-acclaimed Shure E3C's as an upgrade to my iPod Nano earbuds. A mistake: I found little difference in sound; in fact, the Apple earbuds seemed like ...
Summary: I got the highly-acclaimed Shure E3C's as an upgrade to my iPod Nano earbuds. A mistake: I found little difference in sound; in fact, the Apple earbuds seemed like they had better bass. So I continued the search for earbuds that were more comfortable with better sound. I think I've found them with the v-moda vibe. They come with different sleeves to optimize fit. I don't see much sound isolation like the Shure's, but it reduces ambient noise a little by blocking it. The major difference is the v-moda's have a deep, rich bass without giving a headache, while adding brightness to the treble, just enough to bring out the sounds of such things as tambourines, making them seem more lifelike. I haven't worn these for many hours at a time yet, but so far they seem comfortable. The wires are light enough they don't need to be draped over the ears or anything, but they're thinner than the Shures, which could make them more susceptible to wear. No problems so far. Would recommend them to those who want a full sound experience. I listen to everything from rock to blues to country and jazz, and they all sound great. It comes with a nice flexible wire wrapper to help prevent wire knots, which are easy to get with earbuds.
Note: if you buy these straight from v-moda, they give you a trial period where, if you don't like them, you can return them, free of charge.9 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great headphones... for a couple of months
by mumm0007 on April 29, 2008
Pros: Comfortable, good sound quality for the price
Cons: Construction highly prone to breaking after moderate use
Summary: I was very pleased with these earbuds when I received them. Great sound for the price, easy fit, stylish appearance. But they are not a good purchase for an active ...
Summary: I was very pleased with these earbuds when I received them. Great sound for the price, easy fit, stylish appearance. But they are not a good purchase for an active user.
After less than two months of use the base of the chord started to pull apart causing a short in one ear. I assumed it was a defective pair and had V-moda exchange them.
After 6 weeks with the replacement pair the same thing occurred, and after the next replacement it happened again after 3 months. I presume this is due to the strain caused by regular use when running/exercising.
V-Moda should be commended for replacing each pair, but I have no reason to believe the next pair will fare any better - and the hassle associated with the exchange is certainly not worth it. Find a different brand if you like to use your headphones when exercising (as a point of reference, I never had any issues using standard iPod headphones).7 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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tried all the Shures/Etymotics - Vibe Rocks Them
by mcmatt21 on November 29, 2006
Pros: BIG soundstage for an in-ear, solid bass, great clarity and fit
Cons: Cable is great for portable use, for home use may need extension
Summary: amazing product - I owned the Shure E4C and Westone UM2's at $300 as well as the less expensive Etymotic Er6i and E2cs at around $100-$140. I bought ...
Summary: amazing product - I owned the Shure E4C and Westone UM2's at $300 as well as the less expensive Etymotic Er6i and E2cs at around $100-$140. I bought the vibes after hearing feedback at head-fi, and they do not dissapoint they are easier to put on, and are nearly weightless so I can wear them all the time. The soundstage is big compared to the other models i've tried, and the clarity and bass are pretty much the same too to boot. They may accentuate the bass and soundstage a bit more so its not as flat, but the soundstage really is different adds another dimension to the music lacking in the others - it seems to make a more live-like performance to the other models that are cold in comparison (the E4C does have some warmth compared to the Etymotic and E2c, but not the same soundstage as Vibe). I use a pair of full-size headphones that recreate soundstages, but this is the first in ear that could recreate that feeling.
A STEAL at the price compared to the others, and a no-brainer decision.7 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Outstanding!! Great Bass for the people!
by matthew.holmes on July 11, 2008
Pros: Great bass definition with crystal mid's and hi's.
Cons: Nothing yet.
Summary: I have a discriminating ear for great definition in the music produced by headphones/ear buds, whathaveyou.
I plugged these babies in to my Ipod 30G Photo with all tracks ...Summary: I have a discriminating ear for great definition in the music produced by headphones/ear buds, whathaveyou.
I still have NO problems with these earphones. I am not too sure what the other people are doing with them. The sound quality has not deminished either. I still recommend these.
I plugged these babies in to my Ipod 30G Photo with all tracks ripped from CD audio, put the large silicon inserts on to fit in my big fat ear holes(comes with S, M, L in white and black) and I started out with Crystal Method's Broken Glass. Wow! Followed by BT Godspeed -the bass drop 20 sec. into the track brought on a smile. The melody rift in this song with all of the small detail was produced with a little more bass up front than the other layers but none-the-less was a pleasure to listen to. Next Prodigy Mindfields- you can follow the deep bass rifts. Next up NickelBack Good Times Gone- You can distinguish all the background detail I could not hear before with Sony Fontopia MDR-EX81LP/B that I own. The acoustic guitar sounded rich and clear. Days Of The New, Shelf in The Room- nice clear acoustic with a little heavy on the lower end notes but not over powering.
On the Road- I busted out a 3 mile jog and I sweat like crazy. The buds stayed put. The stock Ipod buds could never last through a whole 3 miles. They would hurt then fall out and so would other buds that did not fit my big ear holes correctly. The "Y" junction in the cord is made of the same material as the buds and is a little weighted. While jogging I noticed the light pat of the "Y" on my chest but not to the point of being a pest. These do seal up my ear holes quite well. Do be careful though, I did not hear an emergency vehicle too well. The almost sweat-soaked buds I pulled from my ear's I noticed that the dome's where dry- nice! And still performing great.
I even sampled some classical: Antonio Vivaldi Concerto 4: L'Inverno/Winter (I'm a sucker for violin)- The strings sounded full and were a little low-end heavy but the mid's and hi's seemed well balanced. The rest of the accompaniment when brought in starting at 34 sec. and then graduates into a full string movement is still a little low-end heavy but not too bad. The solos are clear and discernable.
The last track for my review was Linkin Park's Nobody's Listening- The shaolin inspired pipe-flute was clear and noticed its placement in the track, was in the background as intended. The bass is sharp and balanced. The vocals are clear with the heavily distorted guitar short rift right in place. My other buds would make the heavily distorted guitar short rift sound like the phones them selves were overloaded due to the complex of vocals, bass hit and distortion at one time. These V-Moda Bass buds clearly define each layer as intended by the artist with a slight lean to the bass side of the house.
These will define the bass in any track, so a little tweekage with the EQ made it perfect!
I'm keeping these!
Matt
Jacksonville, Fl
Updated on Mar 8, 2009
Updated on Aug 2, 2009I am not sure what paces other users are putting these phones through but mine still sound great. After a year of wear and tear I have had no sound or structural problems to date.
Updated on Mar 29, 2011After almost 3 years, these buds have earned their keep. They came to a sad end last week when I accidently left them in some workout clothes and washed them. They still work except the left ear is faint and the right sounds like a blown speaker. I have gotten my money's worth out of these ear buds. They have had over 6,000 tracks of music through them and ran/biked with me on over 800 miles since I bought them. I would have never of had any other pair of ear buds hold up this long. The Vibe has been very reliable for me and had never experienced any issues with them during their almost three year life. I will be buying a new pair of V-Moda Vibe very soon. These are quality ear buds. I still highly recommend these to any audiophile!2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Perfection, Great materials used .. No plastic :)
by gravesg on March 27, 2008
Pros: it has a perfect balence of mid-range bass and treble. on alot of other headphones the bass alot of times washes out the treble and mid-range. however the guy at v-moda overcame this problem.
Cons: the only thing i can really say is its a little tricky to get in at first .. after that its smooth sailing
Summary: im astounded, at first they didn't sound great but good. after the break in period of about 10 hours It balenced out SOOO well i was amazed.. the boys, ...
Summary: im astounded, at first they didn't sound great but good. after the break in period of about 10 hours It balenced out SOOO well i was amazed.. the boys, and girls at v-moda realy tested their product before it hit the market.
besides being the best pair of headphones i ever owned, these are by far the most stylish as well. ... i get compliments all the time.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent earphones
by kalyson on September 9, 2007
Pros: High quality, crisp, clear, balanced sound, reasonably priced, comfortable
Cons: Can hear movement of cables if they are rubbed against something or are bouncing against earphones (i.e., while running)
Summary: I had given up completely on in-ear phones. I thought I'd have to spend hundreds or maybe a thousand for decent sound. I tried some in the $100 - $...
Summary: I had given up completely on in-ear phones. I thought I'd have to spend hundreds or maybe a thousand for decent sound. I tried some in the $100 - $300 range and sent them back because the sound quality was abysmal. I can't remember all the brands - Etymotics, Shure, Ultimate Ears, etc. I am very picky about the sound of my earphones and was shocked to see this quality in such relatively inexpensive phones. I do usually equalize the sound to kick up the bass, though, for some types of music. This is not a set of phones that are really heavy with the low end frequencies, but they are balanced and super crisp. I appreciate how clear the highs and midrange are. I am a drummer and can really hear the drums clearly. The guitars and vocals are also very clear. This is an amazing bit of electronic wizardry. Those other manufacturers are going to be blown away when people find out about these.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best in ear headphone for the money
by arquilla on February 9, 2007
Pros: Sound and material quality
Cons: L and R not labled well
Summary: I own the shure E4C and bought these as an inexpensive replacement when the plastic on the Shures broke. I can't get over how well made these are. My ...
Summary: I own the shure E4C and bought these as an inexpensive replacement when the plastic on the Shures broke. I can't get over how well made these are. My girlfriend put them through the washer and dryer and they still work great!! Would be nice if they labeled L and R better. Much better than other in-ear headphones for jogging in. They are not completely sound isolating, but I prefer to be able to hear around me with the sound turned down, as when cycling outside. Sound Quality is superb! With value for the money figured in, these are a 10.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Better than $200 noise-canceling headphones
by reesspieces on January 20, 2007
Pros: Great noise isolation, sound quality is incredibly clear, small profile, generally cheap
Cons: You can hear the cords touch, not the best choice if you have an ear infection
Summary: These headphones are incredible. Not even a month ago i got a pair of over-ear sony headphones and ended up returning them because it barely muted outside noise and sound ...
Summary: These headphones are incredible. Not even a month ago i got a pair of over-ear sony headphones and ended up returning them because it barely muted outside noise and sound quality was poor (im no audiophile, but playing them back to back with a pair of cheap $15 ear buds, the cheap ones sounded better). Playing these against the $15, its like night and day. I'm hearing new things on songs I've played hundreds of times before. And noise isolation, wow, my sister has to yell at me when im playing music at incredibly low levels. The only downside to these is when you move the cords around, you can hear the bumping and thumping. So for days you want to go on jogs and such with your mp3, keep a pair of cheap o's around that dont have that problem. Otherwise, one of the best things you can get for your money.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Hands down the best earbuds for $100
by Col.Shepherd on January 3, 2007
Pros: Sounds as good as (or even better then) they look!
Cons: Ugly carrying case, sticky cord.
Summary: I've been looking for a good pair of in-earbuds for a while now with bass and clear highs. After trying the Bose tri-ports and JBL Reference 220 earbuds, I ...
Summary: I've been looking for a good pair of in-earbuds for a while now with bass and clear highs. After trying the Bose tri-ports and JBL Reference 220 earbuds, I was not impressed. Bose tri-ports dont fit my ear canal well and kept falling out while JBL's sounded a littly muddy on the bass end.
I found the vibes to be the best compromise between $300 Shures and uncomfortable Bose tri-ports. They sound just as good as the tri-port Bose but isolate sound better and actually stay in my ear. Hands down the best earbuds for 100$. Buy these before you try any other 100$ ear buds, you wont regret it!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great with correct player
by toxic_waste_to_the_end on December 2, 2006
Pros: Awesome sound. Great price. Looks. Quality
Cons: Cables a little stiff, not enough to bring down rating.
Summary: These IEM's are great if you want something great at a good price. Can seem very bass heavy on the creative ZEN players, but has more weight on the ...
Summary: These IEM's are great if you want something great at a good price. Can seem very bass heavy on the creative ZEN players, but has more weight on the treble on the ipod.
There is deffinently alot of warmt to the sound that I havnt even experienced on the shure E4c's.
The cables are different then on the silver version, these feel thougher and not so flexible. Depends on what you like... The silver cables also have a see thrue metal shielding look, that you really have to see to believe. Very sexy. Gunmetal seems to change color from an angel, but that could be my lighting.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: V-Moda
- Part number: V-GUNBLACK
- Description: The v-moda Vibe is a modaphone with sophisticated style and sound. PRODUCT FEATURES: Alluring alloy elegance; Hi-definition sound; Essential sport ergonomics; Noise isolating technology; Leather pouch and modawrap cable manager.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Headphones
- Weight 0.4 oz
- Color Gunmetal black
- 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
- Frequency Response 12 - 22000 Hz
- Sensitivity 92 dB
- Impedance 16 Ohm
- Diaphragm 0.4 in
- Magnet Material Neodymium
Remote Control
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Headphones cable - Integrated
- Included Accessories Leather pouch
Power
- Power Device None
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Product series
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V-Moda Vibe In-Ear (Gunmetal Black)
Manufacturer: V-Moda
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
Ear-bud,
Gunmetal black,
0.4 oz,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold plated connectors,
Limited warranty - 1 year -
V-moda Vibe (Flashback Chrome)
Manufacturer: V-Moda
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
Ear-bud,
Flashback chrome,
0.4 oz,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold plated connectors,
Limited warranty - 1 year -
Manufacturer: V-Moda
Specs: Headphones - Binaural,
Headphones,
Ear-bud,
Midnight blue,
0.4 oz,
Stereo,
Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
Gold plated connectors,
Limited warranty - 1 year
Manufacturer info
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- Address:
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