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V-MODA
Company typePrivate
IndustryAudio electronics
Founded2004
HeadquartersHollywood, California, United States
Key people
Val Kolton, Founder & CEO
Joe Bucknell, Chief Designer
ProductsHeadphone, earphone, amplifier, protection ear plugs and accessories
Websitev-moda.com

V-MODA /ˈvmdɑː/ is a private international company specializing in the design and production of high-end mobile audio products, including headphones, earphones, portable amplifiers, protection ear plugs and accessories.

Company

Founded in 2004 as a high-performance audio manufacturer and recognized to be the first to popularize the fashion headphones industry.[1][2][3] V-MODA is one of the professional headphone brands preferred by DJs and audiophiles.[4][5][6]

History

The company was founded in 2004 by Val Kolton who is a professional DJ and producer.[citation needed] He originally focused on technological innovation and new patents to develop the "Kolton Technology" fashion headphone lines for DJs.[citation needed] The products and brand were designed in Italy, in Milan and Venice, on frequent design research trips. In 2006 the firm launched several product lines and became the first high-fidelity fashion headphone manufacturer, with 33,000 units in 11 colors, and the company changed its name to V-MODA.[7]

In 2007, working with Apple, the company released the Vibe Duo product line completely designed for Apple iPhones and iPods, a milestone for the business. This was the first third-party headphone for Apple iPhone & iPod.[8]

V-MODA began developing the M series in 2010 (for Modern audiophiles). 2011 saw the launch of the first M series on-ear headphones, the M-80, soon followed by the M-100 over-ear headphones. Around the same time, the company opened its Hong Kong office to handle logistics, manufacturing and sales for the Asia Pacific and Europe Regions. In 2013, Val Kolton moved to Milan and Munich to form V-MODA Milano S.r.l. design studios. V-MODA Milano creates and designs all the products and content for V-MODA worldwide subsidiaries. [citation needed]

Locations

The company has offices in Hollywood, California in USA and a design studio in Milan, Italy. Regional offices are also located in London and Hong Kong. The firm assembles custom products in Los Angeles and has factories in Japan and Shenzhen China. V-MODA has sales channels in Italy, France, Germany, UK, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Russia, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Canada, USA.[9]

Products

  • On-Ear Headphones
  • Over-Ear Headphones
  • Earphones
  • Amplifiers
  • Ear Protect Plugs
  • Headphones related Accessories

World's Top Musicians, DJ and Celebrity V-MODA Users

[citation needed]

Musicians

[citation needed]

Empire of the Sun Giorgio Moroder Guns N' Roses Prodigy The Crystal Method|

Top 100 DJs

[citation needed]

Rank Name
1 Hardwell
3 Avicii
4 Tiesto
6 Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
9 Afrojack
10 Dash Berlin
14 W&W
16 Nervo
22 Martinez Brothers
23 Headhunterz
27 Showtek
40 Martin Garrix
41 Porter Robinson
45 Coone
51 Gareth Emery
53 R3hab
56 Wildstylez
57 Arty
66 Claude Von Stroke
72 Dannic
80 Cosmic Gate
92 Paul Oakenfold
97 Umek

Top 100–200 DJs

[citation needed]

Alex MORPH Andi Durant Audien BT Cazzette
Chris Cox Darude Dave Aude Dj Rap Dzeko & Torres
Felix Da House Cat Funkagenda George Acosta Giogio Moroder Green Velvet
Junior Sanchez Manufactured Superstars Markus Schossow Max Graham Moguai
Morgan Page Norman Doray Roger Sanchez Sander Kleinenberg Sharam
Sick Individuals Scumfrog Tritonal Sultan & Sheppard Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano
Richard Benyon Star Killers Loco Dice

Other Top DJs

[citation needed]

Adrian Lux Andi Caldwell Arno Cost Audrey Napoleon Baggi Begovic Black Label Society The Chainsmokers
Claptone Combi Christ Crazibiza David Tort DMS12 EC Twins Edgar V
Feed Me Gina Star DJ Gomi Helena Jessie Andrews Justin 3LAU Martin Parsley
Kenny Dope Kryder Kyroman Lee Curtis Lee Kalt Makj Mark Eteson
Miss Nine Mixin Marc Paris & Simo Richard Grey Saeed Younan Scotty Boy Scumfrog
Shermanology Sublime’s DJ Sydney Blu Tom Swoon Dj Theo

Movie Stars

[citation needed]

Adrien Brody Tom Cruise Jennifer Love Hewitt Rachel Bilson

Sports Stars

[citation needed]

Dwight Howard Gio Gonzalez Kobe Bryant Mario Balotelli Stephen Curry

References

  1. ^ "V-MODA Crossfade M-80 and V-80 True Blood Headphones". InnerFidelity. November 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  2. ^ "iPhoneFAQ". iPhoneFAQ. Aug 2007. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  3. ^ "Smooth Sounds". Profile Magazine. July–September 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  4. ^ "V-MODA Crossfade M-100 Headphones Review". DJBooth. Jun 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  5. ^ "Avicii at Tomorrow land". Youtube. Aug 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  6. ^ "Highest Rated Headphones by Head-Fi Forum Audiophiles". Head-Fi. May 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  7. ^ "Smooth Sounds". Profile Magazine. July–September 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  8. ^ "iPhoneFAQ". iPhoneFAQ. Aug 2007. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  9. ^ "V-MODA Verified Resellers". V-MODA. May 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2014.