V-MODA Remix Remote

Conclusion

V-Moda has produced quite a few impressive headphones at the entry level for consumers, and the Remix Remotes continue this trend. Given that there is a growing market for headphones that double as smartphone headsets, it’s logical to sink a lot of money into getting this type of in-ear out on the market, but there are some small durability concerns with this type of headphone, which V-Moda addresses with the cables on their more expensive Vibrato in-ears.

Use and portability of these headphones in particular is simple and pleasing to the ears, as they don’t put as much pressure on the ear canals of its users, all while offering great isolation for the price. Anybody looking to enjoy their music without damaging their hearing should take a good look at these.

The 8 pairs of additional sleeves are a good step towards making sure that these in-ears will fit your soft ear canals well, and the additional ear loops distribute what little weight these buds have over the back of your pinna, to make for as comfortable an experience as you’re going to get from in-ear headphones. The included pouch for portability is always a plus, and the omnidirectional mic in the remote allows for seamless transitions from music listening to smartphone calls.

As far as entry-level in-ear headphones go, the $79.99 pricetag is about par for the course, but you do get good value for it. That being said, fans for more analytical headphones with flat bass response and a less dynamic response will probably recoil in horror at the heavily-emphasized low frequencies, but it’s a matter of taste, really. There’s a large segment of the consumer population that likes this sort of thing, so don’t read into the audiophile crowd’s lamentations when considering these headphones if you’re into that sort of thing.