Roland VMH-D1 headphones evaluate: What’s it?
One of many predominant attracts to digital drums is the power to practise quietly; maximising time spent on the package while minimising the possibility of disgruntled neighbours or members of the family. With an typically appreciable monetary outlay on the package itself, how a lot can we cease to contemplate our headphone choice and whether or not our chosen pair can provide us one of the best from our e-drums?
That is the place Roland has stepped in with its new VMH-D1 headphones. They’ve been created in collaboration with V-Moda, a Los Angeles based mostly firm based in 2004 which specialises in over-ear headphones designed for DJs, stay efficiency and music manufacturing. Since Roland’s acquisition of V-Moda in 2019, we’d wager that these would be the first in a doubtlessly lengthy line of V-Moda/Roland merchandise.
The VMH-D1 over-ear headphones are particularly designed to supply a devoted illustration of Roland V-Drums and different e-kits alike. There are a selection of drummer-friendly options which have been thought-about comparable to an additional lengthy cable which ought to assist keep away from the same old snagging on flailing arms or legs. There’s additionally an intriguing cable restraint machine which is designed to make sure that the cable runs down the drummer’s again and stays out of the way in which. Many gamers will know the battle of a headphone cable that simply received’t keep the place it’s speculated to.
Additionally within the field is a shorter cable to be used away from the package, a useful spring-loaded clip for hanging the headphones from a stand or cymbal arm when not in use, a comfortable carry pouch plus the same old mini-jack to 1/4” adaptor.
Roland VMH-D1 headphones evaluate: Efficiency & verdict
The inclusion of two cable choices is a welcome addition, with the lengthy three metre cable providing loads of slack for on the package, whereas the shorter one and a half metre cable is extra fitted to utilizing gadgets away from the package with out trailing extra cable round. Each use gold connectors and have a non-quite-right-angle (extra like 45 levels) on the top that plugs into the underside of the left headphone cup. This helps to level the cable both ahead or backwards slightly than straight down on the shoulder. The longer cable makes use of a regular black sleeve whereas the shorter on is a braided fashion (additionally black). Having the choice to change out cables shouldn’t be solely a bonus for transportation (together with in fact sporting them round your neck to look cool) but additionally means they’ll simply get replaced ought to they get misplaced or damaged.
The headphones themselves are modern in design, that includes largely black elements aside from a few white accents and V-Moda’s signature hexagonal faceplates, which on this occasion are shiny white and adorned with Roland’s ‘V-Drums’ brand in black. These ‘shields’ will be simply eliminated and changed by loosening the six Allen screws which is nice information if customising is your sport. There are tons of color prints or customized laser engraving choices obtainable on the V-Moda web site though this may not be a viable possibility for these outdoors of the USA. The excellent news nevertheless is that plain color shields can be found on Amazon beginning at simply £10.
The artificial leather-based headband and ear-cups use a deep reminiscence foam which makes the headphones extraordinarily comfy. These are each additionally moisture resistant which is nice information when placing within the hours and dealing up a sweat on the package. The Roland VMH-D1 are additionally comparatively light-weight (at 285g) and stay comfy to put on for prolonged intervals of time.
The 50mm dual-diaphragm speaker drivers pack a good punch and stay as much as Roland’s declare of a devoted drum package illustration. The frequency response is 5 to 40,000Hz which is sufficient to deal with the crisp punch of a bass drum or the deep rumble of a ground tom. This interprets proper as much as the cymbals which sound clear and shiny on the greater finish of the frequency spectrum.
We should say although, in comparison on to a special set of drummer-specific headphones, the bass was much less outlined on the Roland cans and so they have been additionally noticeably quieter. When testing the VMH-D1 with a bass-rich monitor although, there was nonetheless some ear-flapping happening at greater volumes.
As well as, the closed again design provides sufficient isolation that the pad strike sound is significantly decreased if not utterly gone relying on how loud the headphones are turned up. When it comes to isolation vs consolation, it’s a very good steadiness.
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Roland VMH-D1 headphones evaluate: Specification
- Kind: Over-ear circumaural
- Speaker driver: 50mm dual-diaphragm
- Sensitivity: 100dB+/-3dB at 1kHz
- Frequency response: 5 – 40,000Hz
- Impedance: 32h
- Cable size: 3m/10ft & 1.5m/5ft
- Included equipment: Cable restraint, headphone hanger, carrying pouch, 1/4-inch adaptor, 3m/10ft cable, 1.5m/5ft cable
- Product dimension: 150 x 85 x 200mm
- Product web weight: 285g +/-5g
- Contact: Roland
