Velodyne vPulse

191 reviews

Apr, 2024

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durability (42)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 191 reviews of Velodyne vPulse. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Opinions about the price and durability are overall positive. The comfort and bass quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical opinions about the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Velodyne vPulse is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Velodyne vPulse

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Velodyne vPulse from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the reliability and comfort. The noise isolation and design also get good views, whereas there are mixed reviews on the bass quality and portability. Some have doubts about the size and usability.

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67% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Velodyne vPulse

alaTest has collected and analyzed 172 user reviews of Velodyne vPulse from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the durability and price. The comfort and bass quality are also appreciated. Views are divided on the reliability. Some have doubts about the portability.

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72% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Velodyne's vPulse earphones are a bass lover's dream

While they're more geared toward Apple mobile product users, the Velodyne vPulse in-ear headphones offer excellent sound for the money and will particularly appeal to bass lovers.

The Velodyne ; in-ear headphones offer very good sound, highlighted by impressive bass response. They also have a distinct design and have an inline microphone/remote for Apple iOS product users.

The earphones aren't supercomfortable and may not fit everyone equally well; the inline remote will not function with most non-Apple smartphones.

While some folks may encounter come comfort issues, the Velodyne vPulse in-ear headphones offer excellent sound for the money and will particularly appeal to bass lovers.

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Velodyne vPulse In-Ear Headphones

Velodyne's vPulse In-Ear Headphones provide clear audio performance and some added bass at a reasonable price.

Solid overall audio performance, with rich bass and clear highs. Plenty of extra eartips. Built-in controls and microphone for iPhone and other mobile devices.

Distort slightly at high volumes. Bass emphasis isn't for audio purists. Cable can feel heavy without shirt-clip.

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Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Velodyne vPulse review:

Velodyne has made subwoofers for a long time -- and very good ones at that -- but has only more recently got into the headphones game with vPulse, a stylish $99 earphone that comes in black or electric blue and is equipped with an Apple-friendly inline...

The Velodyne vPulse in-ear headphones offer very good sound, highlighted by impressive bass response. They also have a distinct design and have an inline microphone/remote for Apple iOS product users.

The earphones aren't supercomfortable and may not fit everyone equally well; the inline remote will not function with most non-Apple smartphones.

While some folks may encounter come comfort issues, the Velodyne vPulse in-ear headphones offer excellent sound for the money and will particularly appeal to bass lovers.

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

Velodyne vPulse In-Ear Headphones Preview

The Velodyne vPulse In-Ear Headphones look to be a pretty interesting offering with built-in iDevice and Android functionality, you won't have to remove them to answer your calls.

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : John E. Johnson, Jr. (hometheaterhifi.com)

Velodyne vPulse In-Ear Headphones (Earbuds)

May, 2012

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Expert review by : R. Matthew Ward (macworld.com)

Velodyne vPulse In-Ear Headphones

The vPulse is the first headphone offering from subwoofer specialist Velodyne, and as you'd expect, it offers big bass. But as with its subwoofer siblings, the vPulse's bass is high quality and doesn't get in the way of the rest of the music. Combine...

But alongside this series of nondescript black cubes, the Velodyne home page shows something very different these days: headphones. More specifically, the company’s $99 vPulse In-Ear Headphones.

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : AVguide (avguide.com)

Velodyne vPulse Earphones (Playback 55)

Velodyne, a name universally associated with high performance subwoofers, is expanding its product range and applying its knowledge of superb low-end sound quality to the earphone realm. Since it's founding in 1983 by David Hall, Velodyne Acoustics,...

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Top Review Shop (topreviewshop.com)

Expert Review

An in-ear earphone developed by the subwoofer experts at Velodyne, the vPulse follows the recent trend of loudspeaker manufacturers applying their Hi-Fi expertise to portable audio. Outfitted with a flat cable, in-line mic, an iDevice remote and tagged...

Comfortable and well-designed; deep, powerful bass; good clarity and all-around performance

Bass can occasionally be overwhelming

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Ken Rockwell (kenrockwell.com)

Velodyne vPulse Headphones Review

These sound like $10 (not 99¢) headphones with million-dollar bass, so your choice is clear: If you're a bass player, organist, or bass pedal fanatic, get these yesterday. If you just want to listen to pretty music and don't care about the bass, I...

Jan, 2012

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