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Shure SE530 Headphones Review - V MODA Vibe Duo Comparison

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Published on April 14, 2009
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Isolation V-MODA Vibe Duo Comparison
 
V-MODA Vibe Duo
• Vibe Duos have a less boring design, SE530s are more durable.
SE530s offer more customization options.
• SE530s had better overall audio quality.
• Vibe Duos cost significantly less.
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Design


The Vibe Duos have a slightly more appealing look, but aren't as durable. The newer Vibe Duos have a much sturdier plug, but there still aren't cord guards around the control pendant or the ear buds. If you're looking for something with an iota of pizazz, you can't get more pizazzy than a color scheme called "GunmetalRouge." If you want a rugged design, the SE530s are a better pick.

Aesthetics
SE530
SE530
V-MODA Vibe Duo
V-MODA Vibe Duo
 

 

Sound Quality


 The Vibe Duos go a bit zany with the bass, and have a slightly more dynamic (read: choppy) response than we typically like to see. 

Frequency Response
SE530
SE530
V-MODA Vibe Duo
V-MODA Vibe Duo

 

The SE530s definitely have a lower overall distortion. It's not by a gigantic amount, but it's there.

Distortion
SE530
SE530
V-MODA Vibe Duo
V-MODA Vibe Duo

 

The Vibe Duos are either really difficult to get positioned correctly or they have bad tracking. Either way, the Shure SE530s have them beat.

Tracking
SE530
SE530
V-MODA Vibe Duo
V-MODA Vibe Duo

 

Isolation


The SE530s block out more bass than the Vibe Duos, but not as much high-end noise. Overall, however, the Vibe Duos block out less noise than the SE530s.

Isolation
SE530
SE530
V-MODA Vibe Duo
V-MODA Vibe Duo

 

Comfort


While we thought the Vibe Duos were more comfortable overall, the SE530s come with many more options for customization. It's therefore more likely that the SE530s will be able to provide you with a comfortable fit.

 

Wear
SE530
SE530
V-MODA Vibe Duo
V-MODA Vibe Duo

 

Verdict


This match-up will likely come down to how much cash you're willing to spend on a better product. The SE530s have better sound quality (unless you're a sucker for really, really loud bass), come with more extras, and are likely to live a lot longer. The Vibe Duos, on the other hand, cost a few hundred dollars less.


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