V-MODA Remix Remote

Design

We don’t have to tell you that there are some significant design differences between over-ears and in-ears, but there are some advantages inherent to the designs of each. For example, though in-ears typically are less durable than over-ears, they also offer much more portability and isolation without any fancy active-cancellation systems.

V-MODA Remix Remote	Monster Beats

Frequency Response

Looking at the frequency response, we notice a few things that that set the Beats and the Remix Remotes apart: the bass response of the V-MODA Remix Remotes and how well the Remix Remotes stayed within our ideal limits. On the other hand, the Beats seem to have a very erratic response, to the detriment of its score and performance.

V-MODA Remix Remote	Monster Beats

Distortion

The V-MODA Remix Remotes have very little distortion at all, while the beats reach 1% or more in a few places. Hands-down win for the V-Modas here.

V-MODA Remix Remote	Monster Beats

Tracking

The V-MODA Remix Remotes may not be perfect here, but their variances are small and hardly worthy of note. In contrast, the Beats have channel preference shifts up to 10dB in some frequency ranges, which you will definitely hear. Horrible performance from the Beats here.

V-MODA Remix Remote	Monster Beats

Isolation

Even at their best, the best the Beats can do is sniff a 5dB worse noise reduction than the V-MODA Remix Remotes. The scale may make them look comparable, but really, the V-MODA Remix Remotes are far better in this regard.

V-MODA Remix Remote	Monster Beats

Comfort

Here’s one that the Beats have over the Remix Remotes; because they’re over-ears, they don’t stick anything where it’s not supposed to be stuck. That being said, the V-MODA Remix Remotes are probably some of the more comfortable in-ears you will find on the market, and you should really try any headphones you are thinking about buying before you purchase them. Comfort can make or break your experience with them, so know what you want before ponying up this kind of cash.

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V-MODA Remix Remote	Monster Beats

Verdict

At a much lower price, the V-MODA Remix Remotes offer far superior audio quality, even for bassheads. It’s goes without saying that in-ears aren’t for everyone, but if you are willing to give it a shot, the V-MODA Remix Remotes offer functionality to be used as a headset with smartphones, better audio quality by a longshot, and superior isolation. Really, the only thing that the Beats hold over the V-Modas is brand recognition, and a higher price tag. If you’re okay with wearing in-ears, we’d stick with the V-MODA Remix Remotes.