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| V-MODA Vibe Earbuds - Flashback Chrome | 
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| Brand: V-Moda
Category: CE
List Price: $144.00
Buy New: $61.99
You Save: $82.01 (57%)
New (17) Used (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  206 reviews
Color: Flashback Chrome
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5.6 x 1.3
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: v-flashblack2
Model: v-flashblack2
UPC: 877653000165
EAN: 0877653000332
ASIN: B000XHWAC6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Handmade premium metal craftsmanship accentuates the modern individual | | • | Hi-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 |
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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 201 more reviews...
 Great sound if you sit still--large stethoscope effect January 9, 2009
I received my V-Moda Vibe Red Roxx earbuds the other day and opened them tonight. The red looked awesome, but as soon as I put them in my ears, even without yet plugging them into my mp3 player, I knew I was going to have problems.
I struggled to get a good fit with the angle of my ear canals. They ended up sticking out. Worse, as soon as they were in, sound in my head amplified like my head was under water. Any wire movement produced a stethoscope effect in my ears. And I still hadn't plugged them in.
Once plugged in and music on, the sound quality was quite good. I bought this pair for the bass because I have oversensitivity to high pitch noises and struggle to hear bass sounds, and I could actually hear bass for a change. And then I moved around.
The wires moving in my hair alone interrupted the music. When the wires bumped my chest, a loud thump interjected the music including the highs that usually impede my ears above all other sounds. There is no way I'd be able to use these when jogging as I intended. The thumping and wire movement alongside music would drive me batty. And this is an original pair of new V-Moda earbuds, not an imitation.
Back in the box these earbuds have gone. I'm only glad I already happened to be going to the mall an hour away tomorrow, because I need a refund from Best Buy. Back to the drawing board. Any earbuds that have a stethoscope effect won't get more than a two rating from me. But from reviews I've read, this may be a saving grace in the long run.
 V-Moda January 7, 2009
Love the product. It is very comfortable in the ear. It doesn't come out on it's own like most products that I have tried. I bought this to replace other ear plugs. I believe I have found the ones.
 nice but defective January 7, 2009
comfortable and cool looking. liked the fabric covered wiring which is supple and lightweight. decent sound, heavy on bass as most reviews state. returned because of defective earpiece which crackled. good purchase for the price but I opted to go to Bose after the return; more balanced and true sound with greater clarity.
Great sound...but stopped working after 13 months January 7, 2009
They sound great, but the quality for the price is not. My left earbud went out today after just over one year. I had to throw them away. $100 (what I paid) in the garbage. That is completely unacceptable for supposedly high-quality earbuds. After further research, I found other reviewers who have had the IDENTICAL PROBLEM - looks like I got the second generation "cheap" version. If you're okay with 8-12 months of working earbuds, these are for you, otherwise look for something more durable.
 Great product IF they stay in your ears January 6, 2009
I bought this product for a couple reasons: 1) noise cancellation, and 2) improved sound quality from standard iPod earphones.
I am happy to say that V-Moda Vibe Earbuds served the above two purposes rather well.
However, the only downside of this product is the fitment.
It is not for everyone. When I first got the Earbuds, I tried all three different sizes in two different materials (white and black silicons). Eventually I settled with medium, white silicon buds, but the fit is not always perfect. They depend largely on the 'traction' or 'stickiness' of the rubber to stay in your earcanals and can slip out if you are running or have some moisture to dampen the silicon material.
Also, (this is a problem common to all in-ear earphones) since air conduction of outside noise is reduced, 'internal noise' such as yourself breathing is greatly amplified. This is essentially because the obstruction in the external ear effectively creates a 'conductive hearing loss' and is not a criticism of the product but rather an annoyance.
In terms of sound quality, it is quite bass-heavy although it is reasonably crisp in mid and high ranges as well.
I recommend this product only if you're happy with the fit of the earbuds. You can try them on at Apple stores I believe.
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