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V-Moda Vibe Earbuds (Gunmetal Black) | 
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| Brand: V-Moda
Category: CE
List Price: $101.00
Buy New: $55.00
You Save: $46.00 (46%)
New (14) Used (3) from $55.00
Rating:  203 reviews
Color: Gunmetal Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 1 x 5.5 x 5
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: v-gunblack2
Model: v-gunblack2
UPC: 877653000325
EAN: 0877653000325
ASIN: B000V5L5MG
Release Date: August 15, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Handmade premium metal craftsmanship accentuates the modern individual | | • | High-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 | | • | Compatible with iPod, iPhone, and MP3 players |
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Product Description
Compatibility With Both iPhone iPods / Bass level isolating soft silicone (BLISS) technology / 3 sizes of ultra-soft silicon fittings (S,M,L) / 12 Grams
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| Customer Reviews: Read 198 more reviews...
 Outstanding!!! December 18, 2007
46 out of 48 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! :)
Truly Amazing Sound January 7, 2008
8 out of 8 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.
Get the updated ones; they may be perfect January 8, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
When I first got this product, it was for the old black ones that were more of a dark silver chrome. I loved them. But as some reviews point out, pulling the jack out of (for me it was a 3g ipod nano) the port was annoying because, yeah, the grip for it is slippery and small. Additionally, the cord was a rubbery coating, which was durable in its own right, but not ideal. It keeps tangles out well, but it's still rubber.
Well, my iPod was stolen and that meant getting new ipod and new headphones. I decided to get new colors instead of black and got a silver ipod and (don't ask why) midnight blue Vibes. The midnight blue is not really blue. It's more of. . . Teal. Definitely not dark. It's like that bright teal of the disco era, ya know?
BUT
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These were better in MANY ways.
First, the bag I noticed was no longer that metrosexual gold. Instead, I got a black leather bag. Not that I used it, but if someone were to use it, they wouldn't have their sexuality misconstrued.
Second, the cord was a cloth cord, which makes it SOOOO much better of a cord. The old one was more rigid and I felt that I could bend this more and it would tend to bend less on its own.
Third, the grip on the jack was extended and a cross hatch design similar to the texture on the earbuds was put around the grip to make removal a cinch.
Except for the color, this makes the ultimate earbud in terms of price and quality.
The earbuds are durable, versatile, and compatible. The sizes of tips are for all ears, and the quality, as people explain, is top notch, for the price at least. I'd say that this is the best quality you're going to get with this durability for under $250.
aural nirvana! January 9, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
V-Moda Vibe Earbuds - Midnight Blue in my quest for the ultimate sound/reasonable price compromise, i have tried many different earbuds and headphones. when i started reading all the hype about the vibes, i started to wonder what the fuss was about. after reading the reviews and checking out the v-moda website, i decided to give them a listen. i realise that earbuds/headphones, like everything else are very subjective: there is no one perfect item for everyone! having said that, for me, the vibe is about as good as it gets: comfort,audiophile sound quality, cool looks and reasonably priced! what more could you ask for? some of the previous concerns of other reviewers have been addressed by v-moda. my pair of midnight blue vibes came complete with the black (NOT gold!) case, thank you! the straight plug has a knurled grip that makes it easy to remove and the braided (NOT rubber)cable add a touch of class and stability. one very important note: these buds are incredibly efficient, allowing you to use a much lower volume level which will lower distortion from your player of choice and also conserve battery power! all in all i am very happy withe this product and i believe you will too! give them a burn-in period as others have suggested, and VOILA!! AURAL NIRVANA that won't break the bank!
V-Moda Delivers June 2, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I use the V-Moda earbuds with my video iPod because the one's that came with it hurt my ears and were a bad fit. I find the V-Mode's to be very comfortable, a great fit, especially when laying down with your head in a pillow. V-Moda sends you six different tips so if you are sensitive to one material you have another choice, and plenty of size choices to choose from. The sound quality is fantastic, and an extra bonus since I was mostly looking for comfort. Not to forget that the Gold La Mocha's look beautiful too!
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