V-MODA - BassFit Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Black

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• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  Great Workout Buds

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  I go to the gym on a regular basis (6 days a week) for about 1-1.5 hours. I used to just use corded ear buds, but they always got in the way a bit and never stayed in my ear great. I gave a pair of white V-Moda Bassfit's a shot for the last week, and here is how they worked for me. Fit/Customization The Bassfit comes with a lot of ways to customize/personalize their fit. There are 4 different sizes of their BLISS (Bass Level Isolating Soft Silicone) earbud tips (XS, S, M, L), 3 different sizes of the silicone sport fins, and the ear hooks. Each earbud size is color-coded so they are easier to tell apart, and there are 2 sets of each size which is nice to have as a backup. I have a narrower ear opening so I stuck with the S (red) bud tips, which is what came preinstalled. For my first workout I just used the ear hooks to see how well they held in my ear during some cardio and floor exercise. I skipped not using the ear hooks because I don’t like how easily my plain earbuds popped out (the problem with a smaller ear opening I guess). I liked the fit of earbuds with just the hooks – they stayed put really well during the cardio session. The only time I ran into an issue was with floor exercises where I was on my back. Occasionally the cord would get pulled because I was laying on it, and that would cause the earbud to twist a bit. I would have to pause for a second and readjust them. For my next workout I popped the sport fins on. I used the middle of the 3 sizes – they are marked R and L, so you can tell which side they go on. There is also a little tick mark on the fin and on the earbud body to help with alignment. The fit was really comfortable, and I barely noticed the fins after about a minute of them being in. I went through the same workout as before – cardio was great again. This time during my floor exercise whenever the cord would get tugged the sport fin resisted twisting, and even sprung the earbud back into place. I have not removed the sport fins since I put them on – they are fantastic. I haven’t tried the earbuds with only the sport fins (no ear hooks) in a workout, but just wearing them around the office they feel more snug to my ear. I still prefer having the ear hooks, but not everyone likes them. Sound My old pair of wired earbuds were a set of Klipsch S4’s that I’ve had for years. The sound from those buds has always been great which is why I put up with the cord for so long. The Bassfit’s main sound claim is the bass output (hence the name). I have to say, I am a little underwhelmed. I just expected more kick from the buds, just based on what my S4’s put out (which is a bit more bass). Overall sound quality is pretty good. My music sounds great, and it’s fairly crisp and clear. They certainly push enough volume as well – max volume is way too much to listen to comfortably. The bottom end was just a little shallower than I expected. I listened to a decent range of music – classic rock, alt., heavy metal, rap, folk, and pop. I was happy with the sound quality across all the genre’s – even my heavy/speed metal sounded pretty good. As always, you take a hit in sound quality going from wired to Bluetooth, but it wasn’t too bad. The utility of going cord free outweighed the minor fidelity hit. Setup/Connectivity Setup with my Android device was pretty straightforward. I followed the instruction manual to start pairing. Within a minute of starting I had the device paired to my phone, and I was listening to music. Whenever I turn the buds on they reconnect within a second or 2. The range for the buds is pretty good. In a busy gym, with lots of interference from other devices, I still managed a 40 ft range before the connection started dropping in and out. Battery Life I have completed (8) 1-1.5 hour long workouts (10-12 hours total) on my first charge. I still haven’t run it out yet. The 11 hour battery life claim is pretty spot on. You could wear these in the office for the entire day, head to the gym, and still not run the battery out. Controls The controls are easy to master. The center buttons rules all. 1 click to pause/play/answer/hang up, 2 clicks to skip the song, and 3 clicks to go back a song. Whenever I turn the earbuds on, with a push of the center button, my phone goes straight into my music app and a single button click starts the music. Other Areas The Bassfit’s are designed for activewear, sweat and moisture should not affect it - they are not designed for wear in a shower/pool. There are magnets built into the buds to stick them together when you take them out – a nice feature for sure. The microphone does a nice job picking up your voice. I’ve had several phone calls while in the busy gym, and the other person said I came through loud and clear. The warranty also seems like a pretty solid deal – 1 year replacement (60 day test drive period as well), and the Immortal Life program gets you 50% off a replacement if you destroy your buds beyond the warranty period. Issues I have come across a few issues that I found to range from mild inconvenience to fairly annoying. A minor issue that I have with the sport fins. They tend to funnel a bit of sweat into your ear – more so than just plain earbuds. At least once or twice a workout I have to pull a bud out because of sweat getting into my ear. The benefit of the sport fin outweighs this negative for sure though. The cord has a length manager attached, but it’s kind of a weak design. It allows you to pull the cord to too small of a bend radius for my comfort. This is a minor issue. The last minor issue is the lack of a battery life indicator. There’s no way to tell how much juice you have left. Granted with an 11 hour battery life, you have to skip a lot of charging opportunities to have it die on you mid workout. The inline module is a little on the heavy side. Its weight tends to pull the cord to that side of your body, leaving you with an unequal length of cord on either side. The cord material helps it “stick” to your skin to resist this slippage, but the bouncing (combined with sweat) from cardio overpowers it. I probably readjust the cord position 5-10 times in a 20 min run. This is annoying, but I don’t mind it since it doesn’t break my focus, and only comes up during cardio. The tone that the earbuds play when you hit the max volume is insanely loud and sharp. My ears are sensitive to loud, high-pitched noises so this kills me. I just make sure I have the volume on my phone up enough that I don’t come close to maxing out the volume level on the ear buds. Huge annoyance for me. Final Thoughts The Bassfit’s are a well-made set of wireless earbuds. They have an awesome battery life. They are quite comfortable to wear for long periods of time thanks to all the customization options. The sound quality is quite good, and the microphone is certainly usable for phone calls. I had a couple of issues with the Bassfit’s. First of all, I wish they had more bass! The design of the volume control is a little too hefty, and it lacks any sort of battery indicator. The max volume tone is ridiculous, and needs to be adjusted. Despite these issues I still really like the Bassfit’s, and I certainly won’t be going back to my S4’s.

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  Posted 6 years ago by DaveW

• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  Great Workout Phones, Good Sound, a Few Flaws

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  Right off the bat, let me say that I wanted to make this 4 and 1/2 stars, but it's whole stars only. I felt there were a couple of flaws that kept these Sportphones from real excellence. The V-Moda Bassfit bluetooth sportphones are necklace style in-ear earbuds that offer a comfortable and secure fit for working out and decent sound. Workout sportbuds have to be sweatproof and have to stay in your ear during exercise movement. This is where the Bassfit excel. They come with 4 different size eartips, 3 different size sport fins, and 1 pair of over-ear hooks. If these don't fit and stay in place, nothing will! I got these for working out and they don't disappoint! Using them at the gym for stretching, cycling, stairmaster, and weights (both free & machines), they stay put and have never fallen out or even required pushing back into my ear. I wear glasses and the earhooks, which are flat, are comfortable through the session. I just recently tried using the sport fins instead of the hooks and the they also worked very well. Pairing was very easy and the Bassfit can pair with two devices simultaneously, which I haven't tried. The controls are the best I've seen. There are 3 very well differentiated buttons with very positive feedback. The on-off button (push for on, hold 5 sec for off) also controls play/pause(1 push), ff/skip (2 push), rew/replay(3 push). It sounds complicated, but works really well and is easy. The other two buttons are strictly volume control and special functions (eg., pair with new device) in combination with the on/off button. The control module contains the microphone and is located only a few inches from the right earbud. This made it possible to drape the wire behind my neck. The buttons are easy to find by feel even when running. The sound quality is good; Clear highs, decent bass, but the midrange seems to be lacking. I listen to rock or metal usually while working out and some of the punch just seems to be missing. The whole package is very light although the earpieces are a little more bulky than many earbuds. Volume can go very loud, and there is no ambient awareness. For the gym that's fine, but for running, cycling, or other outdoor activities they may be a bit isolating. The microphone doesn't provide sound isolation, but it's location close to the mouth made phone conversations very intelligible to the remote party. Battery life is stellar. There is no indicator of battery level until you need to recharge (beeps), but I'm consistently seeing about 12 hrs out of a charge. One nice thing, the quick charge will give you 2-3 hours of playback with a 15 charge, which is about right for a workout. The earpieces are magnetic, so you can stick them together around your neck like a necklace. Nice for getting to and from the gym, or when you stop to listen to something or someone. The biggest downside, to me, was no app for controls or equalization. The sound quality was certainly adequate for workouts, but not stellar. The isolation from ambient noise is a concern for any activity where ambient awareness is a necessity, such as hiking or running. But for the gym, the V-Moda Bassfit really can't be beat.

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  This review is from V-MODA - BassFit Wireless In-Ear Headphones - White

  Posted 6 years ago by rtbestbuy

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Great fit and finish

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  The V-MODA - BassFit Wireless In-Ear Headphones do as they say and give you a stay in place fit. These earphones come with several different alternative earbud cushions to ensure a secure fit. They also give you different in or over the ear frames for your comfort. These have been great when working out and because they are water proof and they are not effected by perspiration. The battery life has been very good. More important is the sound quality and it is great. Deep bass that doesn’t overpower the highs. I like a verity of music from Jazz to Rock and these didn’t disappoint at all. They come with a carrying pouch to store the earphones, extra ear cushions and charging wire. Controls are straight forward with three button controls. Blue tooth pairing is easy and they seem to say connected to my IPhone from a good distance.

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  This review is from V-MODA - BassFit Wireless In-Ear Headphones - White

  Posted 6 years ago by Quincy0980