V-Moda has released the SpeakEasy DAC/AMP Lightning Cable with a built-in Digital-to-Analog converter and amplifier, along with an integrated microphone and remote, for listening and communicating on Apple iOS devices.
“The concept of the SpeakEasy DAC/AMP Lightning Cable started instantaneously after the extinction of the headphone jack, but the execution took years of fine-tuning. We simply listened to what our customers and the market was desperately asking for after Apple removed the 3.5mm headphone jack on iOS devices,” said Val Kolton, CEO of V-Moda. “With SpeakEasy, listeners can keep using many brands of headphones with 3.5mm ports and enjoy audiophile-grade sound quality while plugging into the lighting port on iOS products.”
SpeakEasy integrates a high performance 24-bit DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter), certified by Apple Made for iOS (MFi) standards, to convert digital signal into analog V-Moda high-resolution sound. With a signal-to-noise ratio reaching 114dB, SpeakEasy ensures reliability and a clear decoding of transmitted signal with minimal noise. The SpeakEasy Cable also features V-Moda’s VAMP headphone amp technology to ensure 31mW output power, avoiding the low-quality amps that are traditionally integrated into source devices. SpeakEasy will not deplete power consumption more than a standard analog 3.5mm cable, with only a less-than-5% variance in power usage (tested when listening to music on an iPhone for 4 hours through Apple Music).
V-Moda’s SpeakEasy DAC/AMP Lightning Cable features a separated microphone and 3-button remote control with voice assistance, so users can control volume and music/media playback, make voice calls or command Siri or Google Assistant on Apple devices. V-Moda claims the built-in SpeakEasy Microphone is highly sensitive and specially-tuned by V-Moda for clear communication, which is a good thing since the microphone technology in their headphones is dated compared to newer products on the market.
Like all V-Moda products, the SpeakEasy DAC/AMP Lightning Cable is built to last. Tested against strictest durability standards, the ARAMID fiber-reinforced cable can withstand 1+ million bends – 100 times the industry standard. It also features a sturdy 24k gold-plated plug for a solid connection and measures 4.43 feet (1.35m), making it the perfect length for any device and any situation. This allows you to make calls while your phone is sitting on your desk or to connect your source device to your car’s AUX-IN socket.
Compatible with all Lightning port Apple products, the SpeakEasy DAC/AMP Lightning Cable is designed and certified to provide optimal use with iOS devices. It is also compatible with all V-Moda over-ear and on-ear headphones, including the Crossfade 2 Wireless Codex Edition, and most brands of detachable 3.5mm (1/8″) port headphones such as Beats and other popular headphone brand models.
V-Moda’s SpeakEasy Lighting Cable is available now for $101.
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