V-Moda Vibe Duo In Ear headphones - Review

The long search for the perfect set of headphones to accompany our MP3 players or smartphones has often ended in heartbreak. The stock buds that come with most of these devices are generally okay but fail to give you the best experience in terms of sound quality, comfort and design.

For the Apple iPhone 3G, which comes with headphones that integrate a microphone for hands-free use – the choices for an upgrade are even more limited. You can use any brand of headphones but they will not be able to act as a microphone when a call comes in.

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Enter the V-Moda Vibe Duo in-ear headphones. This is one product that is as well designed and built as high-end MP3 players and smartphones. The Vibe Duo is so named because not only is it a decent set of noise-isolating headphones but it double as hands free for your iPhone and manages to control your tracks remotely. This is the one set of headphones that should have been included with each iPhone 3G.

It is a bit on the pricey side (US $100) but the V-Moda Duo is still not as expensive as some of the higher end brands which are just headphones that do not come with the microphone or with a full complement of replacement earbuds (in different three sizes of comfy silicone, because all ears are sized differently).

Everything about the V-Moda phones is well conceptualized and designed. Instead of rubber wire, the headphones are laced with sturdy and pliable cloth, the choice of metal and plastics are also superb. Sound quality is excellent but tends to be heavy on the bass, which some people prefer.

There have been reports, however, that the V-Modes are a bit delicate and may fray if misused. The company offers a comprehensive one-year warranty and is known to quickly send replacements.

Those already investing on iPhone 3Gs and who aren’t happy with the quality or the fit of the stock earbuds should consider the V-Moda Vibe Duo for its great mix of features and compatibility with the iPhone 3G.