V-MODA
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Audio electronics |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Hollywood, California, United States |
| Key people |
Val Kolton, Founder & President Joe Bucknell, Chief Designer |
| Products | Headphone, earphone, amplifier, hearings protection ear plugs and accessories |
| Website | v-moda.com |
V-MODA /ˈvmoʊdɑː/ is a private United States Company specializing in the design and production high-end mobile audio products including headphones, earphones, portable amplifiers, hearings protection ear plugs and accessories.
Company
Founded as a high-end stylish headphones manufacturer in 2004.[1][2] Now it is a professional headphones company, products are welcome by EDM DJs.[3][4]
History
The company was founded in 2004 by Val Kolton a professional DJ and a music producer. He originally focused on innovations and patents to develop the fashion headphone lines named "Kolton Technology". After two years fashion headphones product lines launched which was the first high-fidelity fashion headphone company with 33,000 unitis in 11 colors in 2006 and renamed to 'V-MODA'.[5]
In 2007, working with Apple, the company released Vibe Duo products line fully made for Apple iPhones and iPods which was a milestone to company. It was the first third-party headphone for Apple iPhone & iPod.[6]
In 2010, the company has released their first DJ full-sized headphones named Crossfade LP.
In 2010, the company began developing M series headphones, which is for mobiles audiophiles.
In 2012, the company launched its first M series on-ear headphones Crossfade M-80.
In 2013, the company launched a "crowd sourced" over-ear headphones Crossfade M-100, and multi-platform portable amplifier VAMP VERZA.
Locations
The company is headquartered in Hollywood, California in USA. The regional offices in Milan, Italy and Hong Kong, China.
Products of V-MODA is manufacture in China and Japan.
V-MODA has sales channels in USA, France, Germany, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Russia, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, UAE.
In 2012, the company opened their office in Hong Kong, to handle the Asia Pacific sales, supply chain and manufacturing.
In 2013, the company has started design office in Milan,Italy.
Products
- On-Ear Headphones
- Over-Ear Headphones
- Earphones
- Portable Amplifiers
- Ear Plugs for hearing protection
- Headphones Accessories
World Top DJs V-MODA Users
Top 100 DJs
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hardwell |
| 3 | Avicii |
| 4 | Tiesto |
| 6 | Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike |
| 9 | Afrojack |
| 14 | W&W |
| 16 | Nervo |
| 27 | Showtek |
| 41 | Porter Robinson |
| 51 | Gareth Emery |
| 53 | R3hab |
| 57 | Arty |
| 72 | Dannic |
| 80 | Cosmic Gate |
| 92 | Paul Oakenfold |
| 97 | Umek |
Top 100–200 DJs
| 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 | Junior Sanchez |
| Manufactured Superstars | Markus Schossow | Max Graham | Moguai | Morgan Page |
| Norman Doray | Roger Sanchez | Sander Kleinenberg | Sharam | Scotty Boy |
| Scumfrog | Tritonal | Sultan & Sheppard | Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano | Richard Benyon |
| Star Killers | Loco Dice | Julian Jordan |
Top 200–400 DJs
| Andi Caldwell | Audrey Napoleon | Baggi Begovic | Black Label Society | Combi Christ |
| Crazibiza | DMS12 | EC Twins | Edgar V | Gina Star |
| Green Velvet | DJ Gomi | Helena | Jessie Andrews | Justin 3LAU |
| Kryder | Kyroman | Lee Curtis | Lee Kalt | Mark Eteson |
| Miss Nine | Mixin Marc | Richard Grey | Saeed Younan | Sublime’s DJ |
| Sydney Blu | Tom Swoon | Dj Theo | Celebrities |
References
- ↑ "iPhoneFAQ". iPhoneFAQ. AUG 2007. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Smooth Sounds". Profile Magazine. JULY/AUG/SEPT 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ↑ "V-MODA Crossfade M-100 Headphones Review". DJBooth. Jun 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Avicii at Tomorrow land". Youtobe. Aug 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Smooth Sounds". Profile Magazine. JULY/AUG/SEPT 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ↑ "iPhoneFAQ". iPhoneFAQ. AUG 2007. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
External links
- V-MODA Worldwide (English)
- V-MODA China(Chinese Simplified)
- V-MODA Hong Kong(Chinese Traditional)
- V-MODA Taiwan(Chinese Traditional)
- V-MODA Thailand(Thai)