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V-MODA Vibe Duo In-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphone with Universal One-Button Mic (Nero)

by V-Moda
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (533 customer reviews)

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Color: Black
  • The Duo headset brings the great sound of the V-moda Vibe plus call features to the iPhone
  • Discreet hands-free microphone with call button allows for extreme mobility and convenient communication
  • Three sizes of ultra-soft silicon fittings (S,M,L) provide a quick, stable, and comfortably secure fit
  • Handmade premium metal craftsmanship and sophisticated design accentuates the modern individual
  • Vibrant bass, vivid mid-range, vivacious highs
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Technical Details

Color: Black
  • Microphone-feature

Product Details

Color: Black
  • Product Dimensions: 1 x 5.5 x 5 inches ; 1.3 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B000WN00FK
  • Item model number: VDB45-NERO
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (533 customer reviews)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Color: Black

From the Manufacturer

The ultimate in mobility, sound and comfort has arrived with V-Moda's Vibe Duo Nero. The final word in sound accessories for your iPhone, Vibe Duo Nero's minimalist design integrates a discreet microphone with a call-control button that blends seamlessly with the durable black fabric cable and is remarkably lightweight. Now you can take calls and control your music, all in a great-sounding headphone that weighs only 13 grams. The ergonomic design is complemented by the comfortable and stable fit of soft silicone fittings, making this headphone/headset optimal for any active lifestyle. V-Moda's highly-regarded V-Masque dynamic driver provides unparalleled clarity and high-definition sound for optimum communication capabilities or the ultimate music listening experience.

V-MODA's "Sculpted Sound Curve"

Designed to mimic the warm, sweet sound of hi-fi stereo speakers, the Vibe Duo Nero's sound curve remains amazingly straight with no bass roll-off which delivers a smooth and detailed bass response. A sensitivity dip in the 500hz to 2kHz range accentuates the bass slightly and reproduces a warm soundstage. The gentle dropoff in the high ranges was carefully designed to avoid harsh or "clinical"-sounding highs, making the Vibes suitable as in-ear monitors.



Precision engineering allows your portable audio player or cell phone
to deliver surprisingly stunning sound
The Power of V-MASQUE and BLISS Technologies

V-MASQUE is the speaker technology designed to reproduce V-MODA's sculpted sound curve. It involves using micro-sized metal alloy housings with dynamic neodymium speaker drivers to produce intense clarity and a warm, rich sound. Many other high-end headphones use balanced armature drivers, which can produce clarity well when inserted deeply--and for many people, uncomfortably--into the ear. Yet even in the best-case scenarios headphones using balanced-armature drivers can often lack warmth, producing a "mechanical"-sounding midrange and highs that feel flat and cold. The sound signature of the Vibe series is specifically designed for juicy lows and a sweet midrange yet maintains very precise highs.

Vibe's amazing hi-definition sound makes every element of your music crystal clear and present on a 3-D soundstage. The unique V-MASQUE dynamic driver and "beat port" airflow system recreates the sensation of a LIVE music experience. The "beat port" airflow system works by allowing the airflow to move throughout the housing naturally thanks to precision-cut holes in the driver and the housing. This airflow creates an organic output that is far different than other high-end in-ear monitors that can sound distant and mechanical. The Vibe simulates an experience of listening to live music thanks to the circulation that takes place inside the headphone.


Your Duo Nero comes with a black leather carrying case, cable manager,
and three sizes of silicone fittings in two colors
for the perfect fit and style


BLISS is the acronym for "Bass-Level-Isolating Soft Silicon". Passive noise isolation by itself is not unordinary for in-ear headphones, yet extreme attention to detail is critical because of the fitting's effect in both comfort and sound. The exact thickness of the silicon can make all the difference in the world. Many of the "softest" silicon fittings on some brands proved to be too thick in V-MODA's user test panel. BLISS is made to not only be extremely comfortable in the ear canal, but also to be the easiest earphone to put in and take out quickly. This way one can rock quickly in a matter of seconds, then take an intermission before another encore.

The shape of the fitting is also extremely crucial to prevent them from popping out too easily by providing a proper seal. One of the interesting things V-MODA discovered is that the smaller the fitting, the better the fit for some users since the smaller fitting fits slightly deeper to prevent fall-out. However, many people commonly try only "larger" fittings thinking they may be tighter when the opposite is true. This is why V-MODA puts the small fittings on by default in the packaging, but users should try a few different sizes to decide for themselves optimal sound and comfort.

The design behind BLISS is also an ideology of how far deep the fittings should lie in the ear and the level of noise isolation. In V-MODA's user test groups, many users found that other high-end headphones required a fit too deep and too intrusive to get the best sound and comfort. BLISS fittings are "just right" for everyday use and the amount of noise isolation they provide.

The Perfect Complement to Your iPhone

The Vibe Duo Nero was designed with durability and versatility in mind. Its slim, 3.5mm jack works seamlessly with the iPhone. Its discreet, high-gain mic ensures you'll be heard loud and clear in any situation, without any heavy electronics dragging you down. The call button allows users to take calls and control the music functions of the iPhone with hands-free convenience. Now there's no longer a need to switch between your iPhone headset and your "good" headphones: the Vibe Duo Nero does it all in a lightweight, great-sounding headphone with a style that's sure to turn heads.

Product Description

The ultimate in mobility, sound and comfort has arrived with V-Moda's Vibe Duo. It has dual compatibility with both iPhone and all iPods, while featuring a sleek "hand's-free" microphone and amazing high-definition sound. Vibe Duo's minimalist design integrates a discrete microphone that blends seamlessly with the durable black fabric cable and is remarkably lightweight. The ergonomic design is complimented by the comfortable and stable fit of soft silicone fittings, making this headphone-headset optimal for any active lifestyle. V-Moda's highly regarded V-Masque dynamic driver provides unparalleled clarity and high-definition sound for optimum communication capabilities or the ultimate music listening experience.

Customer Reviews

What a complete waste of money for 100 bucks. Alex  |  45 reviewers made a similar statement
The quality of the sound is great. jose crespo  |  92 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
167 of 174 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars At First They're Amazing, Until They Stop Working!! January 27, 2008
Color Name:Black
If I were to have written a review when I first plugged these in, I would have given them 5 stars hands down. The sound is wonderful, the microphone and control works great, I was so happy with these. They really were great earphones.

Fast forward about a month, and like so many other reviews, they just stopped working. V-Moda seriously has an issue, it's obvious in the reviews where people have had this product for a month or more, and their earphones just stop working. I was so disappointed, mostly because I really, really, REALLY loved these earphones. But if they just stop working, what good are they worth?

I would say that my usage was light, maybe I'd use them once or twice a week for a few hours at a time. I really am disappointed.
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67 of 71 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Good quality sound, really bad build quality May 28, 2008
Color Name:Black
I sure wish there were other options.

The sound is good, they fit comfortably. And they break like clockwork. I'm on my third set, and this is frankly getting old, especially at the price.
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58 of 62 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Shoddy Construction August 1, 2008
Color Name:Black
I'm on my second pair in about eight months.

As many other reviews here have stated, they do sound quite good and the interchangeable earpieces are great.

But the wiring at the connector consistently fails. First one channel goes, then the other.

The cloth covering does absolutely nothing to protect the internal wiring.

If you can't even put your iPhone in your pocket without damaging the earbuds, what's the point?

And yes, they will replace them for free, but the customer pays shipping.

I really wanted to like this product, but there's no excuse for spending $100 on an item that breaks in a few months of normal, careful use.
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