V-MODA Remix Remote

Design

Both headphones are very similar in design, right down to the black and chrome metal housings. There are definitely stylistic differences, but the biggest addition to the Vibratos is the ridiculously robust cable, encased in cloth-wrapped kevlar, those cables will seem virtually indestructible in daily use. They still have the same potential pitfalls with the solder points, but all headphones with remotes have that.

V-MODA Remix Remote	V-MODA Vibrato Remote

Frequency Response

This is about as close as two frequency response graphs can get. Both V-Modas boost bass fairly high, and both have a rather sharp peak at high end of sibilant frequencies and mid-treble tones. The biggest difference, which will be just shy of audible to the mass market consumer, is an ever-so-slight underemphasis of the 5-7kHz range with the Vibratos, but still within our ideal limits.

V-MODA Remix Remote	V-MODA Vibrato Remote

Distortion

Neither headphones had any distortion to write home about, and the response of each looks nearly identical.

V-MODA Remix Remote	V-MODA Vibrato Remote

Tracking

The Vibratos take this one, as they are spot-on for most frequencies, while there are a few minor shifts with the V-MODA Remix Remote, but nothing really noticeable.

V-MODA Remix Remote	V-MODA Vibrato Remote

Isolation

both in-ears are good isolators, at worst offering noise attenuation at the same level as earplugs. Both get high marks here.

V-MODA Remix Remote	V-MODA Vibrato Remote

Comfort

Both headphones have very similar designs, and have similar levels of comfort. both are light, and don’t put too much pressure on your ear canal, so this one’s a wash.

Wear
V-MODA Remix Remote	V-MODA Vibrato Remote

Verdict

If you can afford it, what you get when you buy the somewhat more expensive Remix Remotes is crazy durability in your cables. You’ll have comparable audio performance and comfort, and very good isolation. You really can’t go wrong with either pair here.