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Roland VMH-D1 V-Drum Monitoring Headphones

Closed-back Electronic Drum Monitoring Headphones with 50mm Drivers, Noise Isolation, Detachable Cables, and Cable Retainer
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Roland/V-MODA Collaboration Headphones Tailor-made for Drummers

Revel in the sound of your electronic kit like never before with Roland’s VMH-D1 headphones. Here you’ll find a superb listening experience from a pair of headphones tailor-made to squeeze every sonic nuance from your electronic drum kit. Made in conjunction with Roland and V-MODA, the VMH-D1s are fine-tuned to capture dynamic transients, rich overtones, and exhibit a wide frequency range. Aspects like form-fitting memory foam earpads and a cushioned headband keep you jamming without an inkling of discomfort. Acoustic isolation also ensures supreme focus by isolating the sound of your kit. The Roland VMH-D1 V-Drums Headphones also come with two cables for unique applications and a retainer to route the cables behind, leaving you free to rock out.

Treat yourself to the sonic quality you deserve

The first joint effort between the Roland V-Drums team and V-MODA, the VMH-D1 headphones exemplify a deep level of design sensibility geared toward capturing all the gorgeous nuances in electronic drums. The VMH-D1s boast custom 50mm drivers combined with select materials and unique mounting methods to bring you a detailed translation of your electronic kit. Boasting a wide frequency range and rich overtones, the VMH-D1s also accurately translate aggressive transients. Sweetwater has found that using the VMH-D1 headphones with Roland sound technologies like Prismatic Sound Modeling and PureAcoustic Ambience brings your kit to glorious electronic life.

The detail’s in the drums

The time to settle for a pair of passable headphones is over. With Roland VMH-D1s, you’ll find the kick tight and punchy in the bass, the snare and toms wonderfully warm and full in the midrange, and the cymbals splendidly smooth and extended in the highs. You’ll also find deep immersion in high-impact sound when custom tuning. Best of all, you get fine details like subtle overtones, realistic-sounding cymbal decay, ambience effects, and room sounds. But the detail doesn’t end there — you can revel in the high-quality sound for casual music listening, too. Many drummers use these ’phones for recording in the studio, playing to backing tracks, or practicing along with their favorite tunes. Lastly, the included detachable cables make it easy to switch from drumming mode to casual listening mode in a heartbeat.

Designed for the modern-day drummer

While designing the VMH-D1, Roland and V-MODA focused on superior comfort. They started with memory foam earpads that form fit to your head, effectively isolating extraneous noises around you and even that of the acoustic pad noise. Next, synthetic leather covering helps wick away moisture to maintain a rock-solid grip while you get into the groove. Apart from comfort, Roland and V-MODA also said goodbye to annoying cable tangle. Instead, they equip you with two sets of cables long enough to wind around and away from your equipment with plenty of slack. A cable retainer even allows you to place the cable at the back of the headphones to keep your arms and legs clear. Lastly, a hanger accessory makes for swift stowage on your kit. So, keep on drumming: your headphones won’t detract from the music again!

Roland VMH-D1 V-Drums Monitoring Headphones Features:

  • Monitoring headphones tailor-made for electronic drum kits
  • Made in conjunction with V-MODA
  • Custom 50mm drivers provide detailed sound, wide frequency range, and rich overtones
  • Custom tuned for high-impact sound
  • Acoustically isolating from outside noise
  • Excellent for casual music listening too
  • Memory foam ear pads form-fit the head while the synthetic leather wicks away moisture
  • Comes with 2 detachable cables: 10-foot and 5-foot
  • Cable retainer lets you run the cable to the back of the headphones

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Wired
  • Open/Closed: Closed
  • Fit Style: Circumaural (Around the Ear)
  • Driver Size: 50mm
  • Noise Attenuation: Passive Noise Isolation
  • Connectivity: 1/8" plug, 1/4" adapter
  • Cable Type: Straight
  • Cable Length: 1 x 5 ft., 1 x 10 ft.
  • Detachable Cable: Yes
  • Color: Black
  • Material: Synthetic Leather Covered Memory Foam Ear Cushion
  • Case/Bag: Carry Bag, Frame Hanger
  • Manufacturer Part Number: VMH-D1

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Rated 5/5

I’m a drummer again

I recently bought a mesh head electronic drum kit after selling all my acoustic gear a while back due to some arthritis problems in my hands. The set didn't come with headphones and I didn't have a decent pair so I foubd these Rolands at Sweetwater after reading the reviews.
They arrived, I plugged them in, and suddenly I was drumming again! Noise cancellation is great and the sound of the strikes is perfect.
Music background: Amateur
Rated 5/5

Do what they promised to do

Ordered them for my daughter, the drummer in our house. She did not know anything about the headphones before she tried (and immediately loved) them for playing on her TD-17 KVX set. Her first impressions: Feel great on the head, drums sound much better, and the first thing she noticed: she doesn't hear the pads anymore, only the drum sounds. Nicely done Roland, work just as advertised.
Rated 2/5

Not enough isolation

Purchased these In efforts to find a more comfortable better sounding set of headphones for my e drum kit. Not enough isolation. But If you like to hear the sound of your sticks slapping plastic then these will work. I'm both surprised and disappointed that Roland would market these for use with V Drums! With volume pushed hard and almost to the point of being painful they still don't cancel the "cymbal plastic" noise. Currently could not recommend these for drumming.
Disappointed.
Rated 2/5

Small and uncomfortable but they sound OK

Everybody's head is different. Mine is big so these phones seem small and uncomfortable. The ear cups barely fit over my ears. They sound OK, but beware if you have a big head (or ears).
Rated 1/5

Extremely Disappointing!

I should preface this review with a caution that this is based on my subjective opinion. Everyone has a different ear both physically and how we perceive audio. I may also be overly harsh given my extensive background in pro audio, and the fact these don't even stack up to headphones half its price point.

With that out of the way, I find these headphones overall disappointing in every measurable area. I broke it down in sections:

- Sound: These sound plain terrible and definitely no better than the industry standard, M50x, or than a litany of others in the same price range. I find the sound overly compressed and dull, and lacking clarity. Everything just sounds worse with these. Remember, you want to listen to backing tracks or other band members along with your drums. Bottom line: these definitely don't make your edrums sound good!

- Body/construction: This is a surprisingly small set. The cups barely fit my ears. While it's okay comfort wise once on, it feels small and cheap. It's also not flexible and doesn't fold or lie flat, which (to me) is a necessity for placing headphones atop hi-hats.

- Cable: Roland includes two cables, a shorter braided one, and a longer standard one. They're both plain mini-to-mini (1/8") and don't have any way to secure to the headphones such as a twist-lock found on most pro headsets. I also found that it wouldn't always seat properly in the 1/4" adapter and would play in mono until fiddled with a bit. I find this unacceptable, especially when playing drums where movement is an issue. While opting for standard mini cables might be an upside, it isn't when considering it could be pulled out while playing drums. The included cable hook contraption for keeping cables along the user's back is more gimmick than anything, to me anyway.

- Packaging/Accessories: Packaging is quite simple and nothing to rave about, and the included pouch is an afterthought. It's a cheapie vinyl bag I'd never use. The drum hook is also a flimsy tiny piece that doesn't seem to even be able to hold the weight of the very headphones it's made for.

This is a very crowded price range, with so many good options to include offerings from Audio Technica, Austrian Audio, Beyerdynamic, AKG, Shure, Rode, Mackie, and many more. The idea that Roland/Vmoda can somehow engineer a magical pair of headphones that will make your drums sound any better than any other one out there is plain silly. It's all about a quality set that works best for you. You don't need special headphones for drums, period. For me, I prefer something like the AT M70x, which reproduces precisely what goes into it. It has plenty of highs, mids, lows, and everything in between, and is exceptionally clear sounding (Garbage in, garbage out!), but if you want something at a lower price range and/or something with more emphasis on the lows (it's not "punchy" or "bass-ey"; it just lacks mids), I'd recommend the M50X. I might recommend the Rode NTH-100 or a few others for their sound and comfort, but the M50 just has them beat with its flexibility and overall reliability. I don't see a reason to veer off this path just to match your drum kit brand with the headphones.

This was clearly not intended for the pro, or anyone who already has any experience with decent headphones because why would you spend more for this than for so many better options?! Well, if a gimmicky customized side panel (for more $$) appeals to you more than fit and sound, this might just be for you, but why?! VMODA seems to be for Roland what Beats is for Apple—hot garbage masquerading in the shell of something "pro". Roland can and should do better than this.

Happy drumming!
Music background: Drums, Pro Audio, Recording

Simply put, modern electronic music wouldn't exist without Roland. Many of the electronic musicians here at Sweetwater cut our teeth on TR Rhythm machines and fondly remember programming our first TB-303s. We owe a good part of our careers to this amazing and innovative company. It's been fun to watch and grow right alongside Roland, as they've introduced wave after wave of revolutionary keyboards, digital pianos, and more. For example, Roland's V-Drum Kits continuously redefine the possibilities of electronic drums, beginning with SuperNATURAL technology to the latest Prismatic Sound Modeling. We're huge fans, and we'd love to tell you all about them. Whether you want a pocket-sized synth or a cutting-edge video mixer, if Roland makes it, then Sweetwater is 100% behind it.

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