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

by V-Moda

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 4 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002XYUHFY
• Item model number: FZ-NERO
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 20, 2009

Product Description

Great sound meets hands-free convenience and ideal ergonomics with V-MODA's Faze metal headphone with microphone. With V-MODA's fundamentals of precise engineering, quality materials and fashion-forward design at its core, the Faze headphone offers its user the finest in sound and style. Faze is universally compatible with all iPhone, iPod, latest BlackBerry Smartphones, MP3, CD, DVD, and computers

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good sound with the right size silicone, February 27, 2010

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Gene - See all my reviews

This review is from: V-MODA Faze In-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphone with Universal One-Button Mic (Nero) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

If you are looking for reasonable sound at an reasonable price, I would recommend the Vmoda Faze ear buds. You will get acceptable highs and lows, but do not expect strong bass or transparent sound. Also the sound is a little dry and seems to have some emphasis in the mid to upper range. As for bass, at first I thought it was lacking. However when I selected a larger size of silicone (allowing the ear buds to sit further out and yet still fit well), the bass performance improved and could be typified as "tight". (Perhaps this change of space in the ear canal is a factor in tuning the bass reponse of the drivers.) Finally, overall construction is good. One physical feature I appreciate is that the cord remains straight and resists tangling. Give it a try!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the moeny, July 27, 2010

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[e-mail] (texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: V-MODA Faze In-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphone with Universal One-Button Mic (Nero) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I recently bought the Senheisser earbuds for $80 and had them about a month when I discovered they had fallen out of my car and were dragged about 10 miles and damaged. So first of all, if you have earbuds, try and avoid dragging them down the highway for 10 miles as this tends to damage them. Needing better earbuds than what Iphone supplied, I had to buy another pair, but obviously I can't be trusted with a $80 set so I opted for the Faze for around $50. I switched out to the largest earpiece because I learned from the Senhiesser that a tight fit means good bass. After a week of use, these sound as good as the senheisser to me so I am happy with the purchase, just sad I spent $80 on the senhiesser in the first place when these would have done just as well.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best Consumer-Pro In-Ear Phones, September 27, 2011

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EB - See all my reviews

This review is from: V-MODA Faze In-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphone with Universal One-Button Mic (Nero) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I remember listening to ipod headphones years ago and breaking those (which have horrible sound quality and range) and going through at least 4 other brands of in-ear headphones. The V-Moda FAZE headphones (NOT the headphone & mic version) are the best I have yet heard, broke (& fixed), and last the longest. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE to the layman consumer up to the aspiring audiophile on a tight budget. Don't let it's price fool you, she's got a bang with every buck you spend.

Pros:
* Deep lows and sparkling highs (Advertised Frequency Response: 18 Hz - 22 kHz)
* Absence of outside noise & internal distortion
* Durable (out of a year of use only had to re-solder the in-ear wiring, never had to touch the plug (I find this area breaks the most)
* Multiple size "silicon fitting" ear pieces (it's what keeps them from falling out like Apple's standard iPod headphones)
* Easier to repair than most in-ear headphones.

Cons:
* Ear pieces come off very easily (already lost a total of two within a year of steady use).
* Headphone Access is glued (expect to use pliers/pipe-wrench to open up earpieces & re-glue)
* Headphone Plug is completely sealed (although I haven't find this area break yet, should it, I will have to replace the plug entirely).

I am a current music/audio enthusiast and a former music student.