[devgru]

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In a lot of places you just buy the phone though, for example in Indonesia the newest Blackberry on release will be up to ~$1000 USD, so it's a status symbol, and they never heard of free phones with contracts.
 
Anyway, the Vamp is cheaper than the Fostex HP-P1 right?  A review of them is in order, since the Fostex is a real quality amplifier.  In the meantime, real value seekers can go for something like the Colorfly CK4 or iBasso D-Zero.

Yes, the Fostex sells for $650 in the authorized channel (sweetwater, etc.). The Fostex DAC section is arguably "better" but the form-factor of the VAMP is great... if you don't mind smartphone obsolescence. I don't see the value-add of a larger battery and a $15 opamp upgrade for $175 more than the GoDAP. Val states it's #16 on amazon amp sales? How many units is that.... 20?
 
I've heard a Muses-amp GoDAP (blind test) and I actually preferred the stock iPhone HP-out on all but Ultrasone 900s, which was probably related to headroom. Go figure.

 

[Craigster75]

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An iPhone 4S in the USA sans contract is:
 
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone/iphone4s
 
$649 - 16gb
$749 - 32gb
$849 - 64gb
 
VAMP is:
 
$599 Amazon 
$650 V-MODA.com and $50 is donated to help prevent hearing loss for kids
 
V-MODA.com/VAMP
 
We calculated we will most likely lose $ on VAMP, but we are building this product for many reasons for the long term. Milano wasn't built in one season (that's a play on Rome).  However, they are already selling briskly.  #16 now on Amazon.com of all amps.
 
Also, I'll admit, it is a status cymbal as well.  You'll definitely get asked about it EVERYWHERE, just a few minutes ago I ran into a HTC product manager in Seattle and he was asking about it... lol
 
-v 

Val,
 
I respect that you have created a niche product with VAMP that can be considered a status symbol based on your passion for music rather than trying to appease the masses to maximize unit sales.  I hope that V-Moda remains a privately held company for that reason and that your company continues to prosper and grow. 
 
I don't personally know anyone who has paid full price for an Iphone. If someone is willing and able to pay full price for an Iphone, then they would certainly be a strong prospect for VAMP.  As you said, VAMP is not for everyone and I personally can't justify the purchase of VAMP even though I recognize it is a unique, quality product.  I would also love to own B&W Nautilus speakers (my compliments to your personal taste), but we all have our own walk in life.  I will certainly keep an open mind regarding future unique and visionary products from V-Moda and, as I have stated many times in several forums, have my feet in the starting blocks for the release of the M-100 which I will view as my piece of the V-Moda lifestyle.
 
Thank you for your accessibility, openness to feedback, drive and passion to raise the bar on innovation and sound quality.

 

[moodyrn]

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I don't personally know anyone who has paid full price for an Iphone. If someone is willing and able to pay full price for an Iphone, then they would certainly be a strong prospect for VAMP. 

Yeah I don't see the point in posting those prices for people in the US. Most of the people I know personally owns an iphone and none of them have paid over 199.00 for them. Some of them pay 99.00 for a refurbish one and some wait until they drop to 49.00 as a previous poster said. There may be a very few who may buy it at retail price, but for the most part why pay that when you can have it for a portion of that. Some of my friends even thought I was crazy for paying 199.00 when all I had to do was wait for a refurbish one to come up.
 
But all in all, I understand your point about the vamp being for a select few. I wish you all the best with it and hope it's even more successful than you would have thought.

 

[our martin]

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You are not the only one. It's obnoxious.

Are you serious?

 

[Currawong]

No need to discuss the issue of our martin's post any longer guys, just letting you know. 

 

[MuppetFace]

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The review in the above post (#315) is making stuff up.  It says "We connected a pair of Logitech Ultimate Ears Custom In-Ear monitors", pretty sure custom IEM's (no model specified) only fit one person, i.e. it should at least say "We connected my pair...".

 
Some reviews use plurality when describing things. That same review said "we connected our iPhone" and "we had to push it." That's not necessarily implying that every person there used a single iPhone and all came together in a group effort to hook it up unhook it from the VAMP. It's also not necessarily implying multiple people used a single CIEM. It's just stylistic weirdness.
 
I only mention this because it always weirded me out until I got used to it. Stuff like "we find that the following blah blah blah" etc.

 

[WiR3D]

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No need to discuss the issue of our martin's post any longer guys, just letting you know. 

Thank you, Issue dropped 

 

[our martin]

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An iPhone 4S in the USA sans contract is:
 
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone/iphone4s
 
$649 - 16gb
$749 - 32gb
$849 - 64gb
 
VAMP is:
 
$599 Amazon 
$650 V-MODA.com and $50 is donated to help prevent hearing loss for kids
 
V-MODA.com/VAMP
 
We calculated we will most likely lose $ on VAMP, but we are building this product for many reasons for the long term. Milano wasn't built in one season (that's a play on Rome).  However, they are already selling briskly.  #16 now on Amazon.com of all amps.
 
Also, I'll admit, it is a status cymbal as well.  You'll definitely get asked about it EVERYWHERE, just a few minutes ago I ran into a HTC product manager in Seattle and he was asking about it... lol
 
-v 

At least your being honest above things,bang and olufsen are more of a status symbol aswell,if you want any of the beosound range you will have to pay top dollar for them just like bose..http://www.bang-olufsen.com/ http://www.bose.co.uk/

 

[kiteki]

Originally Posted by devgru /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
 
Sure, I'll take the advice of a cross-dresser.

 
I know only gangstaz listen straight from the headphone jack.

 

[kiteki]

sorry for the OT, now back to the VAMP...

 

[WiR3D]

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sorry for the OT, now back to the VAMP...

Mine is on the way, just wish I had a frame of reference for portable amps. 

 

[roma101]

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IS THIS THE WORLD'S SLICKEST UNBONDING, ERR UNBOXING, VIDEO EVER, WHAT'S YOUR VERDICT OF THE VAMP UNBOXING VIDEO?!
 
check me out in a helicopter and at the Casino during Monte-Carlo Grand Prix with VAMP... and plotting how to steal a yacht.  You saw it hear first, folks!!!
 
 

Love this vid! Too sweet. I love that you guys are having so much fun with this product and promoting it. To me, that shows good signs of a great product. The fact that Val has admitted that they made this product just to OWN it is in itself, saying something about how they feel about their products.
 
I think people are taking the price a bit too seriously and should realize that it's a specialized, elite, luxury item that has many other features (eg:extending battery life - incredibly useful and rare while other DAC/amps will most likely deplete your battery faster) along with bypassing the DAC and amp in your iPhone 4. There are others that are in the same price bracket but are HUGE in size, not as portable. Not to mention, this is not the first pricey piece of hifi gear! There are so many amps (amps alone, not digital to analog converters/amps) that cost $450-$500. And so what if this is made specifically for the iPhone 4? I'm sure V-MODA will have other products up their sleeves, but in the mean time, I say kudos to V-MODA for pulling off such an awesome, innovative game-changer to the lineup. I personally, can't afford a device like that just yet, but I commend V-MODA's innovation and growth along with Val's dedication to answering everyone's concerns and questions. Good stuff.

Can't wait to read impressions!!!

 

[our martin]

I think people are taking the price a bit too seriously.. I personally, can't afford a device like that just yet.. but I commend V-MODA's innovation and growth along with Val's dedication to answering everyone's concerns and questions. Good stuff. I agree that val has been very honest with everyone on this thread and that it's a great product but it's just the price that holds the vamp back,but i think everything else that v-moda have done are priced about right.. p.s sorry roma 101 if you are offended by this!

Spoiler: Warning%3A%20Spoiler!

not me, but quite a good review!

 

[roma101]

No offense taken I stand by what I said. It's made for a niche market and at some point when I can afford it myself and hear some objective reviews, I hope to possibly acquire one myself. I still believe it's a highly innovative product and the price doesn't surprise me, especially in this kind of hobby. We have DAPs that cost close to $1,000 easy. Are those DAPs being held back because of the price? I think not.

Edit: I can't afford several things on Head Fi. Doesn't mean I can't appreciate them.

 

[our martin]

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No offense taken I stand by what I said. It's made for a niche market and at some point when I can afford it myself and hear some objective reviews, I hope to possibly acquire one myself. I still believe it's a highly innovative product and the price doesn't surprise me, especially in this kind of hobby. We have DAPs that cost close to $1,000 easy. Are those DAPs being held back because of the price? I think not.

I agree, i have many a dac/headphone amp combo like the adl cruise,it's just that the average person that goes for vmoda hasn't got $600 to spend!