V-Moda Vibe Duo: Are They THE Ideal Headphones for the iPhone?
October 1st, 2007 8:00 PM | by Christen da Costa | 2 Comments
I took me sometime, but I finally found what just might be the best corded headphones for the iPhone. I realize that everyone is probably sick of hearing about the iPhone, but I picked it up just over a week ago, so I gotta write from my perspective and needs – selfish, I know. The V-Moda headphones looked great, but lacked the built-in microphone like the stock iPhone headphones. After all, if I just used regs headphones I’d only be taking partial advantage of the wonda device. So, the genius that I am, I started search around for high end headphones with a built-in mic – I did this via Google. Hold your applause. After no success I started with the obvious, Apple.com/store, and found the V-Moda Vibe Duo. I haven’t tried them yet, but my next order of business is to request a pair for review. If anyone has used these slick-ass looking buds, please drop a comment and let us know.
You can pick them up at Apple for $99.95. Unfortunately, Amazon only has the non-mic versions but the price drops about $30 if you don’t care about an ‘all in one’ solution. Looks like you can get them direct from V-Moda for $101 and that includes shipping and tax up to $20. Update: Amazon now has the newest version of the Vibe Due Headphone which includes playback control. Available for $99 shipped.
Apparently, V-Moda is releasing a new pair of headphones tomorrow. I am waiting to hear back from their media rep any minute now.
Update: As mentioned above, V-Moda released an updated version of their Vibe Duo Headphone today. The updated version includes a playback control button located in the mic – the mic is now slightly larger on the new version. Turns out that V-Moda worked directly with Apple to produce this product and did so in just 6 weeks! I am anxiously awaiting a pair for review so stay tuned.
I’ve been a V-Moda fan for quite a while. I’ve tried the high-end Shure’s and I was not pleased with the frequency range. For paying over $300, I thought I was ripped off. So I returned them and got my full refund. The first V-Moda inner canal headphones I’ve owned was suddenly the best ones I’ve ever own for less than $100. So I thought, since I got the iPhone, I needed a better headphone than the subpar Apple headphones. The darn thing kept on falling out of my ear. The sounds that come out of those Apple headphones are good, but I can still hear the outside surroundings when listen music. The V-moda Vibe duo came into mind. I thought what else can go wrong with any V-Moda line? I ordered a pair from V-Moda and my Vibe Duo’s should arrive early next week. I did however ordered the ones with the multi-function call button. Since I heard the complaints with the earlier version. I know I won’t go wrong with this version.
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