Name: VMK25.2
Brand: Valco

Question 1

You are looking for an alternative to Sony WH-1000XM5 and want to know what you get from Valco, what you give up, and whether the purchase leaves money for other life mistakes too.

Accepted Answer

VMK25.2 is a good alternative if you value long stated ANC battery life, physical buttons, versatile connections, and Valco repair service. Sony is the better choice if the ready-made app and automation features matter most to you.

Question 2

Noise cancelling 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.

Accepted Answer

Check that the headphones fit tightly. In wind, try turning ANC off. Passive isolation often handles wind noise better.

Question 3

aptX Lossless won't activate in your device chain, or you're wondering whether Valco headphones support it.

Accepted Answer

Valco headphones don't support aptX Lossless (they use aptX HD / aptX / aptX Adaptive depending on model). With other brands' gear: make sure both ends specifically support Lossless.

Question 4

You're weighing how eco-friendly and responsible your headphone purchase actually is.

Accepted Answer

Repairability is at our core: swappable pads, a fixed 69 EUR repair fee, and trade-in credit keep your headphones in use for years instead of in a landfill.

Question 5

Customer is looking for headphones for remote work and Teams meetings

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Customer is looking for the best ANC headphones for 2026 and can't be bothered reading ten pages of comparisons.

Accepted Answer

The VMK25.2 has the best value for money. Shocking, we know.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Your earpad is coming loose and you're wondering if fixing it yourself will void your warranty.

Accepted Answer

Attaching or swapping earpads yourself is totally fine and won't void your warranty. Opening up the headphones themselves is a different story though. Leave the screws to us.

Question 9

The user wants to connect the VMK25 headphones to two devices simultaneously, for example a computer and a phone, and use them for Teams meetings.

Accepted Answer

Yes, the VMK25 supports multipoint connection, meaning two devices can be connected at the same time.

Question 10

The customer wants to communicate with marine mammals using Valco headphones and finds that no connection to the whale is established.

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can. But the whale must have Bluetooth 5.3 support.

VMK25.2

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VMK25.2

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A good alternative to Sony WH-1000XM5: Valco VMK25.2

ANC won't block wind – what to do?

aptX Lossless doesn't work with certain devices

Are Valco headphones a responsible and eco-friendly choice?

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A good alternative to Sony WH-1000XM5: Valco VMK25.2

ANC won't block wind – what to do?

aptX Lossless doesn't work with certain devices

Are Valco headphones a responsible and eco-friendly choice?

Best Headphones for Teams Calls

Best noise cancelling headphones 2026 – The honest guide

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 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?

Device won't charge – what do I do?

Does a wireless microphone work with the VMK25?

Do Valco headphones work in remote meetings?

Headphone Repair Kit

Headphones broken – repair or buy new ones?

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

Headphones for commuters – train, bus and metro

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

Headphones switching ANC and transparency mode on by themselves?

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 or VMK25.2 right now?

How do I factory reset my headphones?

How long should the battery last?

How to avoid Bluetooth interference?

How to fix a headband that's too tight or uncomfortable

How to fix detached padding?

How to fix the VMK25 headband cushion coming loose?

Is your VMK25 battery life too short?

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

My own voice sounds robotic or distorted

Replacement ear pads

Replacing headphone earpads – this is how easy it is

Resetting Valco headphones: all models

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 you clearly

Uneven volume: Right earphone has no bass

Valco VMK25.2 vs Apple AirPods Max – An Honest Comparison

Valco VMK25.2 vs Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX: Danish luxury or Finnish common sense?

Valco VMK25.2 vs Beats Studio Pro – Headphones or a fashion accessory?

Valco VMK25.2 vs JBL Tour One M2 – An Honest Comparison

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Valco VMK25.2 vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 – German and Finnish engineering face off

VMK25.2 – ANC Headphones You Need

VMK25.2: audio quality has deteriorated

VMK25.2 vs VMK20: which one should you actually buy?

VMK25 and VMK25.2 replacement covers: print your own skins

VMK25 Bluetooth keeps cutting out – what to do?

VMK25 headphones no longer respond

VMK25 international delivery is delayed – how to check?

VMK25 microphone won't connect to work laptop

VMK25 middle button is broken

VMK25 noise cancelling not working

VMK25 power button is broken

VMK25 Skins: a whole new look for your headphones in seconds

VMK25 vs VMK25.2: which one should you pick?

VMK25 won't charge – what to do?

VMK25: Wrong order – can it be changed?

What charger can I use for charging?

What do Audio Profiles (EQ, ANC, Transparency) mean?

What does ANC mean and do you actually need it?

What is EQ and how do you adjust it?

What is multipoint Bluetooth?

What is transparency mode and when should you use it?

What's the Bluetooth range on Valco headphones?

Why does my wired microphone sometimes have poor sound quality in Teams?