Full Review
Introduction
The $99.99 V-MODA Vibe Duo headphones are a stylish, relatively inexpensive pair of in-ears. The Vibe Duo is actually a headset built for use with the iPhone (notice the slim plug). While this makes the headphones viable for use with both media players and cell phones, the Vibe Duo might have trouble with older MP3 players. Some older media players aren’t built to accept a headset, and the playback will sound as though parts are snipped out unless the microphone button is pressed down. Thankfully, most modern media players won’t have this problem.
The Vibe Duo doesn’t have the best audio quality, but it’s also not bad. The headphones do offer great bass response (it was actually off our charts). They do, however, showcase mild distortion at all frequencies, and they tend to leak out more sound than we’d expect from in-ear headphones.
The V-MODA Vibe Duo headphones are currently available for $99.99.
| This review is organized into 6 pages | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Page 1
Tour & Design
|
Page 2
Performance
Decent isolation, but poor to middling performance overall, with distinctly poor frequency response and distortion scores. Read More... |
Page 3
In Use
Comfortable, portable, and has a microphone. The open space in the back is hard to clean. Read More... |
|
Page 4
Value & Comparisons
The Vibe Duo is a good deal even if the aesthetics don’t add additional value…though there are better buys out there for bargain hunters. Read More... |
Page 5
Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the V-MODA Vibe Duo. Read More... |
Part 6
Comments
Read what people are saying about the V-MODA Vibe Duo. Add your comments... |
Shop for the V-Moda Vibe Duo
Latest News
& Reviews
-
03-Feb-2012
SMS Audio SYNC by 50 Over-ear Headphone Review
The SYNC by 50s aren’t inherently bad, they’re just terrible for $500. Read More...
-
01-Feb-2012
Denon AH-D5000 Over-ear Headphone Review
The Denon AH-D5000s are a great, if pricy, pickup. Read More...
Top Rated Headphones
-
TypeOver-EarWirelessNoActive Noise CancellingNo
-
$1,400.002Sennheiser HD 800
We finally got in the Sennheiser HD 800s. So what's our verdict? They're amazing. Read full 13-part review
$1,400.00TypeOver-EarWirelessNoActive Noise CancellingNo -
$65.633Sennheiser CX 680i
The Sennheiser CX 680i in-ear headphones are a decent set of lower-mid-range headphones with a remote & mic. They don't have the best quality and they're not quite as rugged as we would've expected from a set of in-ears aimed at the gym crew, but they're a great value at $100. Read full 13-part review
$65.63TypeIn-EarWirelessNoActive Noise CancellingNo -
$395.004Sennheiser IE 8i
With eight different sets of sleeves and optional ear-loops, it's not hard to see that Sennheiser really tries to make the listening experience a comfortable one. . Read full 13-part review
$395.00TypeIn-EarWirelessNoActive Noise CancellingNo -
$79.005Etymotic Research mc5
The Etymotic Research mc5 headphones are an entry level set of in-ears. At $80, the mc5s offer a disproportionately high audio quality for their price. Read full 13-part review
$79.00TypeIn-EarWirelessNoActive Noise CancellingNo
(add your own)