V-Moda
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Val Kolton |
| Headquarters | Hollywood, California , United States |
Area served | Worldwide (including Italy, France, Germany, UK, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Russia, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Canada, United States) |
Key people | Val Kolton (founder) |
| Products | Headphones, earphones, portable amplifiers, protective ear plugs, accessories |
| Owner | Roland Corporation |
| Website | v-moda |
V-MODA is a privately held enterprise specializing in mobile audio devices, such as headphones, earphones, portable amplifiers, protective ear plugs, and related accessories.
Company
Established in 2004, V-MODA emerged as a trailblazer in the fashion headphone segment. The brand is highly regarded among professional DJs and audiophiles alike.
History
The company was founded by Val Kolton, a seasoned DJ and music producer, with an emphasis on innovative technology and patented designs tailored for DJ headphones. Originating from Italy, V-MODA launched its initial product range in 2006, featuring high-fidelity fashion headphones available in 11 colors and totaling 33,000 units sold.
In 2007, V-MODA joined forces with Apple to introduce the Vibe Duo series, marking the first third-party headphones specifically engineered for Apple iPhones and iPods.
The development of the M series commenced in 2010, culminating in the release of the M-80 on-ear and M-100 over-ear headphones in 2011. That same year saw the establishment of a Hong Kong branch to oversee logistics, manufacturing, and sales across the Asia Pacific and European regions. By 2013, Val Kolton had moved to Milan and Munich to launch V-MODA Milano S.r.l., which manages global product design and content creation.
In 2016, V-MODA entered into a partnership with Roland Corporation, which then acquired full ownership of the company in 2019.
Locations
V-MODA maintains its headquarters in Hollywood, California, complemented by a design studio located in Milan, Italy. Additional offices are situated in London and Hong Kong. Custom product assembly takes place in Los Angeles, while manufacturing operations are based in Japan and Shenzhen, China. The company’s sales reach extends across major markets including Italy, France, Germany, the UK, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Russia, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Canada, and the United States.
External links
- V-MODA Worldwide (English)