Henri Heikkinen

Is your head compact? Have the beefiest noise cancelling headphones on the market slid off your ears and turned into a neck accessory unless you resorted to separate "wool sock hacks"? Or maybe you appreciate top-tier sound, but your wallet strings are pulled tighter than an audiophile's beanie?

No worries. We at Valco have heard you.

We proudly present the new Valco VMK15 model. They are compact on-ear noise cancelling headphones designed especially for those with a smaller head, or less money than our flagship VMK25.2 demands.

No more wool socks. Fit comes first

Over the years, we've gotten plenty of feedback saying our earlier models (VMK20 and VMK25) are simply too big for some users. Valco's great leader Henri Heikkinen sums up the philosophy behind the new arrival like this:

”The lightweight and compact on-ear model sits nicely on all sorts of melons without any wool sock hacks.”

VMK15 is a so-called on-ear model, meaning it sits on the ear rather than around it. That makes the headphones lighter and sleeker. We didn't cheap out on the looks, though: the headphones come with Valco's signature elegant fabric covering.

And because we hate vague touch controls just as much as you do, the buttons are physical and neatly hidden under the fabric. Also no blinking disco lights glowing in the dark.

Sound quality polished by Jasse ”Jazmanaut” Kesti

Even though the VMK15 is cheaper and smaller, no slice has been cut out of the sound quality. The headphones use Qualcomm's top tech, which guarantees a stable connection and low latency.

The sound has once again been tuned by Valco's own audio guru, Jasse ”Jazmanaut” Kesti. The end result is a sound with:

  • Full-bodied bass, the kind you feel but that doesn't turn to mush.

  • Natural mids.

  • Clear highs.

On top of that, the headphones have active noise cancelling (ANC), which cuts down ambient noise whether you're on a bus or in an open-plan office.

A battery that lasts longer than a work week

Nothing is more annoying than headphones you have to charge every day. The VMK15's 1050 mAh battery offers:

  • 55 hours of listening time with noise cancelling on.

  • 95 hours of talk time without noise cancelling.

If the battery dies anyway, you can keep listening with the included 3.5 mm AUX cable. Charging is handled the modern way through a USB-C port.

In addition to the headphones themselves, the package includes everything you need: a charging cable, AUX cable, airplane adapter and a stylish travel case. There's also a separate boom mic available as an accessory, if you want to role-play as the Indian customer service rep in your own life.

Sustainable development, not disposable trash

Part of Valco's philosophy is that devices should be made to last. The VMK15 headphones come with a 24-month warranty. Best of all, they're not disposable garbage: even after the warranty period, the headphones can be serviced through Valco's own service department.

The headphones are also already compatible with the upcoming Valco app, which will let you fine-tune the sound to your own preferences in the future.

Valco's strategy: Take everyone's money

Finally, we'll give the floor once more to director Heikkinen, who honestly opens up the company's strategy:

”Based on market data, the VMK25 is a runaway success in its own price range. The new VMK15 is part of Valco's strategy to bring new products to market so we can collect money from poorer people and people with smaller heads too. In the future, we also aim to go after the rich and big-headed.”

Order your own VMK15 headphones from our online store and join the ranks of satisfied, and small-headed, Valco users!