V-MODA has earned a name in the headphones market with cans that manage to blend ruggedness with elegant design from MIlano, Italy. But what they're most noted for is a distinct sound-signature that fans will tell you consistently punches well above their price class. Company CEO Val Kolton is well known on headphone and hi-fi message boards he not only listens but responds to his community headphone fans. This isn't the first pair IEMs by V-MODA, but Zn is their firs run at a premium product in this category. Read: V-MODA Zn In-Ear Monitor Review