[DeadlySpoon]

It's been a dreadful few days without music on the go.

My v-moda vibes crapped out on me

Now they sound like I'm listening to them underwater or something...

It's something with the cord, right above the plug... When I fiddle with it, I can get them to sound like they should for a bit, but it sucks.

What can I do? I've had them for less than a year so they should be under warranty still, but I don't have my receipt, so I don't know if that'll work. Could I get them recabled?

In conclusion, HELP!

 

[vulc4n]

I didn't need a receipt for warranty replacement, but that could have changes since then.

but, do yourself a favor and buy something else. The vibes have major design issues that make them prone to breakage.

 

[Capital R]

Yeah you can try sending it back for warranty fulfillment, but you should probably also consider getting some new IEM's.

 

[jsmithepa]

No receipt... cc card statement.

 

[DeadlySpoon]

New stuff costs money.

What would be your suggestions for moderately-priced Vibes replacements? I loved how they sounded.

lol, prone to breakage.

 

[DKaz]

The Ultimate Ears Metro.fi 2's are a great entry level IEM (better then the V-Moda IMHO). The bass goes deep and is really strong (even without EQ). The are extremely solid and relatively small. You will not break these. The cheapest I have found them is on Amazon $49.99.

UE Metro.fi 2

 

[Will2007]

Contact V-Moda customer service by e-mail. Mine developed a short after about a month and I contacted them. They responded that day and told me to return the phones and sent me the address to send them to and a code. They specifically said it was unnecessary to return any of the original packaging and they didn't ask for a receipt.

I did return the phones by mail and heard from their warranty department immediately upon their receipt of them. Then sales and shipping e-mailed me that my new phones were on the way. They should be here Monday. It was painless. It's worth a try.

 

[Inks]

I wouldn't be surprised if the replacement pair brakes after a short period of time. V-moda's build quality is horrendous, you're better off looking to buy another product. Perhaps metro.fi or mylars, they have better build quality and perhaps will sound much better.