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Not a single one of those notes was played in vain

There is plenty to hear on a Stratovarius record. Valco's sound guru Jasse ”Jazmanaut” Kesti tuned these so that Matias's tight, colourful guitar work, Jens's wild keyboard runs, Lauri's growling bass, every single hit of Rolf's drums and, of course, the full range of Timo's voice stay apart from each other even at full speed.

When someone has learned to play all of that, the polite thing to do is to hear it the way it was meant to be heard.

New on the inside, band on the outside

The VMK25.2 runs on the new Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 chipset. Better sound quality, more stable and versatile Bluetooth, more efficient power management. The battery lasts 55 hours on a single charge, so you'll forget what a charging cable looks like. USB-C tops it back up fast, and the thick memory foam cushions keep your ears happy even while you sleep.

ANC, transparency mode, and a zero-blinking-LED policy

Active noise cancelling cuts out the bus and the open-plan office, so the songs come through without cranking the volume all the way up. Transparency mode is in there for the people who asked, even though we still don't understand why. We don't believe in flashing disco LEDs, so the indicator lights are tucked away inside the cups.

Magnetic covers

The covers attach with magnets and swap without tools. Valco's own covers are included too, in case you ever need to disguise the headphones as plain ones.

Plus d'infos
What
Wireless noise cancelling headphones with microphone
Customisation
Stratovarius, branding on the covers on both sides and on the case lid
Bluetooth
5.4 AAC, SBC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, aptX Lite and LC3
BT chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (QCC30XX), freshly tuned by Jasse
Noise cancelling
Active hybrid ANC
App
Compatible with the upcoming Valco app (which, to be honest, is of no real use)
Wireless
Wireless or not, the headphones also work with the included 3.5mm AUX cable
Drivers
45 mm drivers, 32 Ohm
Weight
approx. 300 grams
Battery
1050 mAh
Charging time
2-3h, USB-C charging port
Playtime
Up to 55 hours with ANC on
Talk time on handsfree
Up to 95 hours on a single charge
Amplifier
Class AB
Microphones
CVC8, optional boom mic available
Other
Extremely flat frequency response from 20-20000Hz and very low distortion figures
Includes
The box contains all the cables and bits and pieces you'll need
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55 heures d'autonomie

55 heures, c'est assez pour voler d'Helsinki à Hong Kong, changer d'avion, voler jusqu'en Australie, traîner avec les dingos casque sur les oreilles, revenir, et avoir encore de la batterie pour le train du retour. L'autonomie tient presque aussi longtemps qu'une journée de boulot d'un ouvrier d'usine chinois. Si tu te retrouves perdu en pleine nature avec tes Valco, tu mourras de soif avant que ton casque ne tombe en rade. On n'a pas testé, mais on parie là-dessus.

Ne nous crois pas sur parole. Crois-les, eux.

On pourrait te raconter à quel point on est géniaux, mais ça ferait un peu louche. Du coup, on laisse nos clients s'en charger. Les avis sont vrais. Tous les produits n'ont pas encore assez d'avis, mais ceux qui en ont apparaissent en premier. Les photos sont prises par les clients eux-mêmes, et malheureusement, ça se voit.

The best noise cancelling headphones you can afford!

The best noise cancelling headphones you can afford!

Sound tuned by an actual genius

Jasse "Jazmanaut" Kesti, who has spent decades mastering records, has tuned the 45 mm drivers to play music exactly the way it was meant to sound in the studio. If the source material is any good, the VMK25.2 reveals nuances you never knew existed, right down to the bass player's garlic breath. The detail is at a level that makes the competition embarrassed to exist.

A future app, whenever it's done

One Christian is building the Valco app on the side of his day job, paid in beer. The app is not required to use the headphones, because we're not idiots. When it's eventually done, you'll be able to tweak the EQ and listen to soothing sounds like "Helsinki Market Square seagulls" and "Daycare kids on a sugar high".

Throwaway culture is bullshit

We don't make trash. If you manage to sit on your headphones, Hannes and Toni up in Kajaani will still fix them years from now for a nominal fee. You're buying a partnership, not hazardous waste.

Finnish applied art

The exterior design is the work of Lauri Lumme. There's enough adjustment to fit the CEO's oversized head, and normal ones too.

  • Livraison gratuite, toujours
  • 14 jours pour essayer chez toi
  • Garantie 2 ans
  • Service de réparation
  • Entreprise finlandaise
  • Paiement sécurisé
  • Un vrai service client
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What on earth is a noise cancelling headphone?

In the video below, Jasse "Jazmanaut" Kesti spells out what's actually going on when we talk about noise cancellation.

Note! The video tests the older VMK25 headphones, which have slightly weaker noise cancellation than the new VMK25.2 model.

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De super produits, sans le superflu*

Tu savais que la quasi-totalité de l'électronique à l'intérieur d'un casque vient d'une poignée de géants ?

Tout le reste, c'est du vent et du baratin commercial.

Un petit fabricant comme Valco peut utiliser exactement les mêmes composants haut de gamme que ceux que les méga-corporations célèbres collent dans leurs modèles les plus chers.

Sauf qu'on n'a pas mille employés à nourrir, pas de gratte-ciel à Manhattan à payer, ni de PDG avec un jet privé (pour l'instant).

C'est pour ça qu'on peut t'offrir le meilleur rapport qualité-prix du marché.

Et après l'achat, qu'est-ce qui se passe ? Notre service client et l'équipe de réparation interne de Valco veillent à ce que nos produits durent. Et si l'envie de changer te prend, tu peux nous renvoyer tes vieux Valco en reprise. Essaie un peu de faire ça ailleurs.

Au bout du compte, l'objectif de tout ça est simple. On vend des casques pour financer notre propre Étoile de la Mort, histoire de pouvoir régner sur la galaxie.

*sauf les bides à bière des fondateurs

FAQ

D'autres réponses à toutes sortes de questions par ici.

Is this an official Stratovarius collaboration?

It is. The emblem and logo are the band's own, and the headphones were made together with them. The band uses the same headphones themselves, which is rarer in merch than you'd think.

How do these differ from the standard VMK25.2?

Looks. The tech is the same: hybrid ANC, 45 mm drivers and 55 hours of battery with ANC on. Sadly, the star emblem adds no decibels.

What does pre-order mean?

It means the branding is done to order. We collect orders until 30.10. and then brand exactly as many as were ordered. You pay when you order. Everyone who orders during the window gets theirs. We make sure of that.

When will I get my headphones?

No later than 13.11.2026. Shipping abroad may take a little longer. If they arrive early, we won't apologise.

Do you ship internationally?

We do. The price is the same everywhere, shipping included. For parcels going outside the EU, the recipient pays any customs duties and import taxes. Your government sets those, not us.

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