Active noise cancellation doesn't seem to stop wind or outside noise as well as it should. Wind blows straight into the microphones and it sounds like you're sitting in the eye of a storm.

Update your headphone firmware via the Valco app and make sure the headphones fit snugly on your ears.

Customer is looking for the best noise-cancelling headphones under a €200 budget and wants an honest comparison.

Spoiler: a Finnish company does surprisingly well.

Customer wants to know how well ANC works against airplane engine noise.

Low-frequency engine drone gets cancelled the most – that's exactly what ANC does best.

VMK20 headphones' battery fully drained, and after charging the power button doesn't respond and Bluetooth won't connect.

Plug in a 3.5mm AUX cable and unplug it – this resets the Bluetooth chip. Then charge the headphones fully and try turning them on again.

Customer wants silence on a plane and doesn't know which headphones to buy.

The VMK25.2's hybrid ANC kills engine drone, the 55-hour battery lasts from Helsinki to Sydney and back, and the price is half of Sony's flagship.

Customer is looking for headphones for their home office for remote work

ANC + good mic = Teams call salvation. VMK25.2 is the best pick, VMK20 is the budget choice.

Customer is looking for headphones for remote work and Teams meetings

ANC kills background noise and the mic comes through crystal clear – VMK25.2 is the best pick for work calls.

Customer commutes on public transport and wants headphones that preserve their sanity.

ANC is the best thing to happen to public transport since the bus pass.

The headphones' Bluetooth connection stutters or drops even when the phone or other device is right next to you. Audio may also be delayed.

Remove the pairing from the phone completely, reset the headphones with a 3.5mm cable, and reconnect.

Your Bose headphones broke and the manufacturer tells you to buy new ones. You're looking for a more sensible solution.

Bose tells you to buy new ones. We'd tell you to repair them – if only we could get spare parts from them.

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VMK25

Name: VMK25
Brand: Valco

Premium noise cancelling headphones with 50h+ battery life

About this product

You'd think there's no way to improve on great. The VMK20 had sold tens of thousands of pairs and received near-universal praise — but improvement never stops.

We listened carefully to VMK20 feedback and built a bigger sibling: the VMK25. New 45 mm composite drivers deliver even better sound quality. A completely new ANC circuit, paired with thick memory-foam cushions.

As a fun detail, the VMK25 features magnetically attached swappable shells (skins), so you can change the look whenever you feel like it.

Discontinued

VMK25

Out of stock

Still available second-hand with full warranty service from Valco's store.

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Technical specifications

Bluetooth: 5.1 APTX HD, SBC, AAC
Chipset: Qualcomm QCC3034
Drivers: 45 mm, 32 Ω
Also works with included 3.5 mm AUX cable
Weight: approx. 300 g
Battery: 1050 mAh
Charge time: 2–3 h, USB-C
Playback time: up to 50 h with ANC
Call time: up to 45 h
Noise cancellation: Active hybrid ANC
Microphones: CVC8
Frequency range: 20–20,000 Hz

Technical specifications

Bluetooth: 5.1 APTX HD, SBC, AAC
Chipset: Qualcomm QCC3034
Drivers: 45 mm, 32 Ω
Also works with included 3.5 mm AUX cable
Weight: approx. 300 g
Battery: 1050 mAh
Charge time: 2–3 h, USB-C
Playback time: up to 50 h with ANC
Call time: up to 45 h
Noise cancellation: Active hybrid ANC
Microphones: CVC8
Frequency range: 20–20,000 Hz

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VMK25

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ANC doesn't block wind – what to do?

ANC headphones under €200 – who wins?

ANC on a plane – how much noise does it actually cancel?

Are Valco headphones a responsible and eco-friendly choice?

Battery died and now VMK20 won't turn on – what happened?

Best headphones for flying – an honest guide

Best headphones for remote work – or how to survive Teams meetings alive

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Best headphones for the bus and train

Bluetooth cuts out within 3 meters?

Bose headphones broke – is there any option besides buying new ones?

Can I do a small repair myself (for example glue a pad) without voiding the warranty?

Can the headphones handle rain or water?

Can the VMK25 be connected to two devices at the same time?

Can you listen to whale song with VMK25?

Can you order pizza with VMK25 headphones?

Can you use ANC headphones on a plane?

Connection drops or cuts out – what should I do?

Credit code won't work for VMK25.2!

Device won't charge – what do I do?

Do Valco headphones work in remote meetings (Teams, Zoom, Meet)?

Headphone battery replacement – is it possible?

Headphone Repair Kit

Headphones automatically cycling through ANC and transparency mode?

Headphones battery drains quickly

Headphones broken – repair or buy new ones?

Headphones for a noisy office – how to survive the open-plan office alive

Headphones for audiophiles on a budget – or do you need to sell a kidney?

Headphones for commuters – train, bus and metro

Headphones for the train – a commuter's survival guide

Headphones on a plane – what's allowed and what's not?

Headphones will not turn on - completely dead?

Headphones won't charge – what should I do?

Headphones won't connect to two devices at the same time

Hissing or humming with ANC on

How does Bluetooth range work in practice?

How does Valco test headphones?

How do headphones cancel noise?

How do I adjust the EQ on the VMK25?

How do I factory reset my headphones?

How do I pay for VMK25 headphones in installments?

How long should the battery last?

How to avoid Bluetooth interference?

How to fix an ANC or EQ settings issue?

How to fix a USB-C charging problem?

How to fix detached padding?

How to fix headband tightness or discomfort?

How to fix the VMK25 headband cushion coming loose?

How to fix USB-C charging issues (the general guide)

How to swap out those ear pads?

How to track the delivery?

How to use the ANC and transparency features?

Is your VMK25 battery life too short?

I want to trade in my old VMK25s for a newer model – is that possible?

I would like a trade-in for VMK25 headphones?

My headphones are charging, but very slowly – what should I do?

My headphones got wet - what should I do?

My own voice sounds robotic or distorted

My product has physical damage - what should I do?

Noise-cancelling button not working on VMK25?

Noise-cancelling headphones value for money – where does the money go?

Over-ear headphones vs earbuds – which one's for you?

Replacement ear pads

Replacing headphone earpads – this is how easy it is

Returning headphones: How do I return my VMK25?

The ear cushion is broken – where can I get a new one?

The other party cannot hear clearly

Travel headphones – what to pack?

Uneven volume: Right earphone has no bass