VMK25.2 – Same old shell, but this time there's actually something sensible inside
Let's admit it: the VMK25.2 looks almost identical to its predecessor on the outside. We simply couldn't be bothered drawing new moulds, because that's expensive and would take money away from building the Death Star. But as they say in the dating world, inner beauty counts – and this time we've genuinely updated the internals to this decade.
This is not just a minor surface renovation – we've swapped the headphone's "brain" and added features that you've been demanding in your emails (yes, we do read them, even if we don't always reply).
What's actually new inside?
• Newer Qualcomm chipset: We finally scraped together enough small change to buy fresher technology from Qualcomm. That means a more stable connection and less of that technical fiddling that makes you want to throw electronics into a lake.
• Support for wireless USB-C microphone: This is big news for those of you working remotely or gaming on PC. You can now plug a separate wireless boom microphone into the headphones. Your voice in meetings will now come through so clearly that your boss can even hear your sigh when they suggest another "brainstorming session".
• Valco phone app: We resisted this for a long time, because who the heck needs an app for headphones? Apparently you did. You can now adjust the EQ to blast sound exactly how you want it, or update the firmware without having to send the headphones to us and hope for the best.
Why are these still the best headphones you can afford?
Even though there's new technology inside, the fundamentals remain unchanged. Jasse Kesti has still tuned the sound so it brings tears to your eyes (either from quality or nostalgia). The noise cancellation still works like a charm, and the battery lasts so long you might forget you're married when you fortify yourself inside your headphones.
Invest in Finnish engineering and our lifestyle
By buying VMK25.2 headphones you're not just getting excellent sound. You're funding Finnish work, our office's coffee (and beer) expenses, and of course that Death Star. That's a small price to pay for world-class hi-fi without the ridiculous brand premiums the big multinationals charge.
If you're broke, we have instalments. If you're rich, buy several.
