Product Description

The ultimate in mobility, sound and comfort has arrived with V-Moda's Vibe Duo. It has dual compatibility with both iPhone and all iPods, while featuring a sleek "hand's-free" microphone and amazing high-definition sound. Vibe Duo's minimalist design integrates a discrete microphone that blends seamlessly with the durable black fabric cable and is remarkably lightweight. The ergonomic design is complimented by the comfortable and stable fit of soft silicone fittings, making this headphone-headset optimal for any active lifestyle. V-Moda's highly regarded V-Masque dynamic driver provides unparalleled clarity and high-definition sound for optimum communication capabilities or the ultimate music listening experience.

Product Details

• Color: Black Chrome
• Brand: V-Moda
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x 5.00" w x 5.50" l,

Features

• The Duo headset brings the great sound of the V-moda Vibe to all 3.5mm-jack cell phones such as iPhone and Blackberry
• Discreet hands-free microphone allows for extreme mobility and convenient communication
• Three sizes of ultra-soft silicon fittings (S,M,L) provide a quick, stable, and comfortably secure fit
• Handmade premium metal craftsmanship and sophisticated design accentuates the modern individual
• Vibrant bass, vivid mid-range, vivacious highs

From the Manufacturer
From the Manufacturer The ultimate in mobility, sound and comfort has arrived with V-Moda's Vibe Duo. Compatible with any cell phone using a 3.5mm jack (including popular cell phones like the iPhone and Blackberry Curve), the Duo features a sleek "hand's-free" microphone and amazing high-definition sound. Vibe Duo's minimalist design intergrates a discrete microphone that blends seamlessly with the durable black fabric cable and is remarkably lightweight. The ergonomic design is complimented by the comfortable and stable fit of soft silicone fittings, making this headphone/headset optimal for any active lifestyle. V-Moda's highly-regarded V-Masque dynamic driver provides unparallelled clarity and high-definition sound for optimium communication capabilities or the ultimate music listening experience.

V-MODA's "Sculpted Sound Curve"

Designed to mimic the warm, sweet sound of hi-fi stereo speakers, the Vibe Duo's sound curve remains amazingly straight with no bass roll-off which delivers a smooth and detailed bass response. A sensitivity dip in the 500hz to 2kHz range accentuates the bass slightly and reproduces a warm soundstage. The gentle dropoff in the high ranges was carefully designed to avoid harsh or "clinical"-sounding highs, making the Vibes suitable as in-ear monitors.

Precision engineering allows your portable audio player or cell phone to deliver surprisingly stunning sound

The Power of V-MASQUE and BLISS Technologies

V-MASQUE is the speaker technology designed to reproduce V-MODA's sculpted sound curve. It involves using micro-sized metal alloy housings with dynamic neodymium speaker drivers to produce intense clarity and a warm, rich sound. Many other high-end headphones use balanced armature drivers, which can produce clarity well when inserted deeply--and for many people, uncomfortably--into the ear. Yet even in the best-case scenarios headphones using balanced-armature drivers can often lack warmth, producing a "mechanical"-sounding midrange and highs that feel flat and cold. The sound signature of the Vibe series is specifically designed for juicy lows and a sweet midrange yet maintains very precise highs.

Vibe's amazing hi-definition sound makes every element of your music crystal clear and present on a 3-D soundstage. The unique V-MASQUE dynamic driver and "beat port" airflow system recreates the sensation of a LIVE music experience. The "beat port" airflow system works by allowing the airflow to move throughout the housing naturally thanks to precision-cut holes in the driver and the housing. This airflow creates an organic output that is far different than other high-end in-ear monitors that can sound distant and mechanical. The Vibe simulates an experience of listening to live music thanks to the circulation that takes place inside the headphone.

Your Duo comes with a black leather carrying case, cable manager, and three sizes of silicone fittings in two colors for the perfect fit and style

BLISS is the acronym for "Bass-Level-Isolating Soft Silicon". Passive noise isolation by itself is not unordinary for in-ear headphones, yet extreme attention to detail is critical because of the fitting's effect in both comfort and sound. The exact thickness of the silicon can make all the difference in the world. Many of the "softest" silicon fittings on some brands proved to be too thick in V-MODA's user test panel. BLISS is made to not only be extremely comfortable in the ear canal, but also to be the easiest earphone to put in and take out quickly. This way one can rock quickly in a matter of seconds, then take an intermission before another encore.

The shape of the fitting is also extremely crucial to prevent them from popping out too easily by providing a proper seal. One of the interesting things V-MODA discovered is that the smaller the fitting, the better the fit for some users since the smaller fitting fits slightly deeper to prevent fall-out. However, many people commonly try only "larger" fittings thinking they may be tighter when the opposite is true. This is why V-MODA puts the small fittings on by default in the packaging, but users should try a few different sizes to decide for themselves optimal sound and comfort.

The design behind BLISS is also an ideology of how far deep the fittings should lie in the ear and the level of noise isolation. In V-MODA's user test groups, many users found that other high-end headphones required a fit too deep and too intrusive to get the best sound and comfort. BLISS fittings are "just right" for everyday use and the amount of noise isolation they provide.

Compatible with Most Cell Phones and All Music Players

The Vibe Duo was designed with maximum versatility in mind. Its slim, 3.5mm jack works with the iPhone, Blackberry Curve, and any other cell phone that uses a 3.5mm plug. Its discrete, high-gain mic ensures you'll be heard loud and clear in any situation, without any heavy electronics dragging you down. With more and more cell phones with music and video capability on the market, there's no longer a need to switch between your headset and your "good" headphones: the Vibe Duo does it all in a lightweight, great-sounding headphone with a style that's sure to turn heads.

Customer Reviews

Almost perfect
I too was disappointed to learn the mic/button did not have the navigation function, and was even more disappointed to learn that a new model is coming out shortly that DOES have this function. Wait for the next model if this is important to you. Now on to the good stuff.

The sound quality is remarkable: crisp and clear with excellent bass. Be sure to try the different inserts to find the right ones for you. At first I was disappointed with the lack of bass until I fitted the larger size inserts. Bingo: the bass is excellent.

In addition the microphone is far better than the one that comes with the Apple version.

And like the other reviewer I have to say these are the most comfortable headsets/headphones I've ever worn.

Even without the navigation function I am very pleased with these earbuds.

Good headphones but microphone is questionable
The sound quality from the headphones is good - better than the standard Apple headphones that come with the iPhone imho. But the first 2 phone calls I made the person I was calling said I sounded terrible. When I unplugged and used the iPhone mic the sound quality improved considerably according to the person I was calling (different person for each call). Like the other reviewers I feel that the ommission of the play/pause + answer/hang up button seems like a stupid oversight. In summary... V-Moda if you're listening... (1) improve the mic quality and (2) add the mic button. Then you've got a winner!

Great until they break, twice !
OK so after months of contemplating whether or not to spend $100 on these headphones I finally caved in after the pain the stock apple headphones gave me. For the first two months they were perfect, the sound was great and after a while I got used to finding the clicker button to fast forward tracks/pause music/answer calls. Then it happened, the right side stopped working and I would have to bend the cord in strange ways to get sound. Suddenly the left side wouldn't work either. I returned them under warranty and had a new pair delivered after about 3 weeks. The second pair also lasted about 2 months until the same problems arose. Since they will not refund I'll just have to keep returning them until my warranty is up. DO NOT BUY THESE ! All the reviews are probably excellent because they are written prior to them breaking. Had I written a review 2 weeks after my purchase I would of given them a 5 star rating.