A pair of headphones would be pretty much ordinary these days, taking
into account the number of portable devices that we own which are able
to play back music, with the smartphone being the primary device of
choice, while some of us would make use of a tablet to get the job done.
However, when it comes to choosing a pair of headphones
that will suit your needs (and budget too, of course), it does get a
wee bit more tricky than just waltzing into a store and dropping some
coin. If you would like to stand out from the crowd, the folks over at
V-MODA seem to have something up their sleeves that might just change
the industry, where it will be the first 3D printed personalized
wearable technology in the world.
The company looks to reinvent itself
once again by offering custom 3D printed shields in a wide range of
materials including stainless steel, plated, raw and precious metals.
Needless to say, when you go up the scale of the material used, so too,
will the final sticker price – and if you do not have multiple zeroes in
your bank account, perhaps it is time to give it a rethink. ble is now a
reality with V-MODA’s new platform.”
The Forg3D materials are inspired and sculpted in V-MODA’s design
studio in Milano, as these 3D shields are Made in NYC and the USA.
Customers can customize their headphones on the V-MODA website by
choosing the base color first, before making a selection of their 3D
shield material of choice, prior to settling on a design and monogram or
upload their own design. Among the precious metal shields include
commissioned works of art, making them the ultimate symbol of bespoke
luxury. You can luxuriate yourself in sterling silver, solid 14k gold,
14k rose gold, 14k white gold or platinum to reflect your personal
style.
In terms of pricing, Sterling Silver will cost $430 for on-ear, $650
for over-ear shield kits; $620 with XS, $900 with Crossfade M-100, while
Solid Gold will go for $4,000-5,500 for on-ear including XS,
$9,000-12,800 for over-ear including Crossfade M-100; and last but not
least, Platinum would be a wallet busting $12,000-16,000 for on-ear
including XS, $27,000-40,000 for over-ear including Crossfade M-100.