[SpiderNhan]

Yea, that does look interesting, but I can't really imagine the verza like that. Also, since the unit gets hot, I don't want to wrap it up in anything.

I didn't wrap my Verza. Just some tape so it doesn't get scratched.

A couple of months back, I mentioned in this thread how my Verza was drawing way too much juice from my ipod classic. Some members replied to say that was normal, but I wasn't convinced as going from charging ipod every 4-5 days to having to charge every day with Verza attached just didn't seem right.

Anyway, I got in touch with Vmoda support and after exchanging a few emails, I sent it back. I recently heard back that my Verza unit was indeed defective and they have now sent out a replacement unit 

Hmmm. This is for Android users. I had a short PM exchange with a Samsung Galaxy S3 user about the insane power draw of his Verza, which killed a full battery on his pHone in 2.5 hours. When I got my own Verza I noticed similar drain until I flipped the toggles to USB-DAC and iSYNC. Now I notice no battery drain from the Verza at all.

 

[golferbrad6664]

yup, no more battery drain when using it with android phone and toggle set to isync.

 

[Whazzzup]

well not sure if this is an active thread but looks like my vamp comes in tomorrow. test it out iphone six plus and shure 846 and th900. maybe pics as well cheers.

 

[Iron-Buddha]

I just compared it to the iPhone 6 on my Heir 5.0's and there is a difference in sound quality.   On one hand, I'm happy the Verza is still an upgrade to the headphone out.  On the other, it's too bad the iPhone hasn't closed the gap.

 

[Marat Sar]

Okay, so I´m giving this some serious consideration after I got a new iPhone 5. A couple of things that got me wondering though:
 
1) The red and black option appears to not be available on the V-Moda site, as well as Amazon. A pity, since I have red and black shiny m 100s. Did they doscontinue?
 
2) Does anyone have experience playing FLAC on their iPhone? So far, the Flac player does not appear to display album art super nicely and Capriccio just looks... wonky? Is there no way to force the vanilla music player to play flac?
 
3) Does anyone have any words on the Verza with he-500? How´s it sound?
 
4) And finally, any IEMs that have great synergy with Verza?

 

[Whazzzup]

Okay, so I´m giving this some serious consideration after I got a new iPhone 5. A couple of things that got me wondering though:

1) The red and black option appears to not be available on the V-Moda site, as well as Amazon. A pity, since I have red and black shiny m 100s. Did they doscontinue?

2) Does anyone have experience playing FLAC on their iPhone? So far, the Flac player does not appear to display album art super nicely and Capriccio just looks... wonky? Is there no way to force the vanilla music player to play flac?

3) Does anyone have any words on the Verza with he-500? How´s it sound?

4) And finally, any IEMs that have great synergy with Verza?

Can't answer anything except even though the shure 846 iem is a low ohm at 9 iem, the verza is 16, it still does sound fantastic. What I use is iphone six plus, Apple lossless on the apple player, works and sounds great.

 

[DrSheep]

1, try Brookstone or the Microsoft store, best buy might work too.
2, Try the Onkyo HF Player instead.
3, no I am pretty sure you will not be disappointed.
4, any mid grade IEMs will do.  Neutral or brighter IEMs may work better.

 

[Marat Sar]

Head-fi obliges, as always. Thanks!

 

[golferbrad6664]

just got a Samsung galaxy note 4. I am happy to report the verza works with it unlike the s4. Anyone know if it works with an s5?  I wonder if they will make metallo cases for the s5 if the verza works with it.  I only wish there was a metallo case for note 4.

 

[DrSheep]

  just got a Samsung galaxy note 4. I am happy to report the verza works with it unlike the s4. Anyone know if it works with an s5?  I wonder if they will make metallo cases for the s5 if the verza works with it.  I only wish there was a metallo case for note 4.

Not sure but I can test it, as I have access to both.
 
p.s. are you getting the Gear VR?  I have the note edge and wear glasses, so...

 

[nunz]

On page 83 of this thread, compatibility was discussed with various models of iPod classic. 
Disregarding generation numbers, here are the last 3 models of iPod classic that Apple made:
- - -
2009-2014 model 160GB
2008-2009 model 120GB
2007-2008 models 80GB, 160GB (I own this model)
- - -
Even after I read the posts on page 83, I still don't understand why, for example, a 2007-2008 160GB iPod classic wouldn't work with the Verza. The 30-pin to USB cable should extract digital signal from these iPod classic models whether it is made in 2009 or 2008 or 2007.
 
Am I wrong?

 

[BB 808]

  On page 83 of this thread, compatibility was discussed with various models of iPod classic. 
Disregarding generation numbers, here are the last 3 models of iPod classic that Apple made:
- - -
2009-2014 model 160GB
2008-2009 model 120GB
2007-2008 models 80GB, 160GB (I own this model)
- - -
Even after I read the posts on page 83, I still don't understand why, for example, a 2007-2008 160GB iPod classic wouldn't work with the Verza. The 30-pin to USB cable should extract digital signal from these iPod classic models whether it is made in 2009 or 2008 or 2007.
 
Am I wrong?

From the V-MODA website:
 
V-MODA VAMP VERZA Device Compatibility 

 
Mac (OS X v10.5 Leopard or later)
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPhone 4S
iPhone 5
iPhone 5s
iPhone 5c
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPod Classic 160gb (2009)
iPod Touch 4th generation
iPod Nano 6th generation
iPad 1st generation
iPad 2
iPad 3rd generation
iPad 4th generation
iPad Mini 
 
It's possible that they tested compatibility with iPod Classic 160gb (2009) and did not test the previous generations of iPod Classic 160gb.  You may want to ask them to test the compatibility with your model.  Or you could try/buy a Vamp Verza with your iPod Classic 160gb and if it doesn't work, just return it.
 
I also see no reason why the Vamp Verza wouldn't work with your iPod Classic 160gb.  I use my Vamp Verza with the iPod Classic 160gb (2009), iPod Touch 5th generation, iPod Nano 6th generation, iPhone 5s, iPad Mini 3, MacBook Pro and iMac and it works just fine with ALL of my Apple devices.

 

[nunz]

Thank you, thx1000, for sharing your story with me.
 
What you wrote gave me even more optimism that my iPod classic should work with the Verza. But, as you also suggested, I sent an email inquiry to them today. If I don't hear from them in a few days, I will try the Live Chat feature at their website.
 
I would like to post here what they will tell me about Verza's compatibility with a 2007-2008 iPod classic 160gb.
 
Thanks agian!

 

[Axeslinger0u812]

Well, the wife shocked me by picking this up for me for Christmas. I had said that I wouldn't mind the Fiio E17 to pair with my M80 and M100's. She said she found this and thought it made more sense to get the one that is designed for the headphones I have.

This thing is awesome. It makes my M80's sound like the 100's, and the 100's have become auditory bliss. I actually prefer the bass boost on for the 80's, and off for the 100's.

 

[nunz]

A verdict is in directly from the company.
 
The only iPod classic model that is compatible with Verza is the last model that Apple sold: iPod classic 160gb (2009).
 
All other prior models of iPod classic are NOT compatible due to internal parts.