V-Moda Vibes

Right now I am taking a much needed break from the paperwork monotony that is my job...my prosperous and promising career as a detail clerk! It's not that I don't love my job, but I just need some time to escape every now and then to take advantage of those 15 minute breaks granted to me. Fifteen minutes of peace, quiet and bliss before having to throw myself into the clutches of that damn cubicle again for another round of "file this, fax this, copy this, pull this", such an engaging single-player game for any bored dead-end job recipient!

No matter how boring the days may get inside my cube, I can always rely on my iPod Classic 80GB to see me through and cheer me on. Whether it's a memorable one-hit wonder, a dramatic showpiece, a captivating podcast or a pleasant audiobook, the iPod speaks to me as I walk through the valley of the shadow of employment. In hopes for my eventual release at the end of the business day I hold on to my iPod like a lifeline hanging by a single thread of sanity. Of course, what makes my time spent with the iPod even sweeter is a good pair of quality in-ear headphones.

Over the years I have gone through my fair share of headphones and even splurged a couple times to get my hands on the high-priced Shure brand. At the end of the day, however, it's only the V-Moda Vibes that have managed to find that balance between high aural quality and reasonable pricing. Honestly, I used to think that
V-Moda's $100 retail price point was absolutely too high for my taste, but eventually learned that I do get what I pay for. That's not to say that the most expensive brand names always offer the best quality for everyone's ears, for I have learned that first-hand. But it does suggest that one does not have to settle for terrible sound for the sake of their wallet.

After trying in-ears from the $43 Sony MDR-EX51 model to the HORRENDOUS Apple model to the $80 JBL Reference model, I discovered that the V-Moda Vibes offer the best experience in overall listening and comfort. The rubber seals provide an atmosphere of complete silence and remain in place even when I run outside or on the treadmill, allowing me to enjoy the vibrant sound that is produced by my iPod. From the first time I put on the V-Modas I noticed how vivid every piece of audio had become in comparison to other brands I had used before. There is never any muffled sensation from the buds being inside my ears and the bass is well-balanced with treble. Playing at maximum volume isn't necessary since the sound is so clear even at the middle range. Most audiophiles may not see V-Moda as being on the same level as the more expensive Shure, but I have personally tested a pair of Shures for myself and my ears couldn't tell the difference. Whether this is a matter of an overrated brand or my inexperienced ears is not really an issue as long as I am pleased with the sound quality. I can definitely say that V-Modas have done the absolute best in providing a most pleasurable sound from my iPods, and I will continue to consider them for future in-ear headphone purchases.

TRENT
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