Two-year full warranty

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14-day return policy

Try the product for 14 days. If you don’t like them, just send them back and you’ll get your money back.

No delivery fees

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VMK20 ANC headphones

Product description

Crazy idea – Finnish headphones take on the big brands

People thought we were completely nuts when in 2019 we decided to make our own wireless noise-cancelling headphones. The headphone market was already packed with hundreds of manufacturers, including big international brands like Sony and JBL. What new could a small Finnish company possibly bring to the cutthroat world of noise-cancelling headphones?

Now that we've sold tens of thousands of VMK20 noise-cancelling headphones to happy customers in over 58 countries, no one questions our sanity anymore—at least not about this. The VMK20 headphones have proven to be the best choice for those who want excellent sound quality and unbeatable value for money.

Award Winner: VMK20 noise-cancelling headphones offer the best bang for your buck

The VMK20 isn't just a fantastic noise-cancelling headphone in our opinion. It's also highly regarded in Iltalehti's review. in the comparison of wireless noise-cancelling headphones The VMK20 was unbeatable in terms of value for money, leaving much pricier competitors in the dust.

High-quality wireless headphones born from user wishes

Listening to user feedback, we've been constantly improving the VMK20 model. The biggest challenge was keeping all the good stuff while fixing the little quirks users pointed out. That's why we've upgraded the Bluetooth connection with a new powerful antenna, enhanced the noise-cancelling technology, swapped in higher-quality microphones, and polished the design in collaboration with Finnish Ratamo Design.

Top-notch sound quality – an audio guru's masterpiece

Our sound designer Jasse Kesti used the world's best hi-fi headphones as a reference and tuned the VMK20."n" is not a translatable text. Please provide a valid text for translation. sound for so long that they were eventually moved to tears. Now the sound is as perfect as it can be. We're sure these are the best noise-cancelling headphones in this price range. If you've got a bit of extra cash, we recommend checking out the big brother, the VMK25 noise-cancelling headphones.

Choose VMK20 – stellar sound, sensible price, and access to the galactic club

There are plenty of good wireless noise-cancelling headphones on the market, but the VMK20 truly offers excellent quality at a reasonable price. By purchasing the VMK20 headphones, you're also helping us build the Death Star and conquer the entire galaxy. Spots on the Death Star are available only to our customers, so welcome aboard to experience a new dimension of sound quality!

Technical details
  • Wireless noise-cancelling headphones with microphone
  • Bluetooth: 5.0 APTX HD, SBC and AAC
  • BT chipset: Qualcomm QCC3034
  • Despite being wireless, the headphones also work with the included 3.5mm AUX cable
  • Headphone drivers: 40 mm
  • 35 Ohm
  • Weight: approx. 250 grams
  • Battery: 1050 mAh
  • Charging time: 2-3h
  • Usage time: Up to 45 hours
  • Talk time as hands-free: Up to 40 hours on a single charge
  • Noise cancelling: Active noise cancelling (ANC) with 4 microphones, Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) chipset
  • Amplifier: Class AB
  • Improved hands-free microphones from the previous model. CVC8
  • USB-C charging port
  • Extremely flat frequency response between 20-20000Hz
  • Very low distortion values

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The best noise-cancelling headphones you can afford!

Finnish design - The fabric coating of the headphone cups designed by Lauri Lumme is not just darn pretty and lightweight, it also has a specific function: It resists moisture, dirt, and wear. In addition, it protects noise-cancelling microphones and picks up less wind than a smooth model.

A battery that lasts - Few things suck more than your headphones running out of power in the middle of a long journey. That's why we added a battery that lasts over 50 hours of music listening. Travel from Europe to Australia. Relax with dingos, snakes, and whatever else. And fly back to your dismal job. All this without having to charge your headphones.

Excellent sound quality - Our sound guru Jasse "Jazmanaut" Kesti took what he considers his favourite high-end headphones (Meze Empyrean, about €3000 from the store) as a reference and tailored the sound profile of the Valco VMK20 noise-cancelling headphones towards it until he wept with joy. The sound is now one of the most accurate, compared to any headphone category in any price range (and certainly at least in this price range).

A great tool for unnecessary remote meetings - Are you a one-man call center? Enjoy high-quality hands-free calls from the CVC8 microphone and talk for up to 40 hours straight (which probably corresponds to one Indian call center employee's shift - these guys work really hard). For real hardcore team players and office rats, we have a separate additional microphone thing.

Headphones for years to come - Are you someone who ruins everything you touch? Don't worry! We offer a full 24-month warranty, and even after that, we can repair them through our repair service or even supply you with new pads.

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What on earth is a noise-blocking headphone?

In the video below, Jasse "Jazmanaut" Kesti explains in the simplest possible terms what this whole noise-cancelling thing is really about.

Note! The video features the VMK25 headphones, which have a slightly better noise-cancelling feature than the VMK20 model.

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Brilliant products without any extra baggage*

Did you know that almost all headphone electronics come from just a handful of giants?

Everything else is just smoke and mirrors and sales talk.

A small maker like Valco can use the same top-notch parts as the famous megacorps do in their pricier models.

We just don’t have a thousand employees to feed, a skyscraper in Manhattan, or a CEO (yet) with a private jet.

That’s why we can offer you the best bang for your buck on the market.

And what about after you’ve bought? Our customer service and Valco’s own repair shop make sure our products last – and if you want a change, you can trade in your old Valcos with us. Good luck trying that elsewhere.

In the end, though, what really matters is why we do this. We sell headphones to get money for our own death star, so we can rule the galaxy.

*except for the founders’ extra weight

Headphone FAQ

You’ll find more answers to various questions here.

Do these have a built-in microphone?

Yes, there is. All VMK series headphones have a built-in hands-free microphone, so you can make calls and suffer through boring Teams meetings.

Are these any good for gaming?

If you play single-player games, then why not. But wireless sound with Bluetooth still isn’t all that great for gaming headsets. If you want to use VMK headphones for gaming, it’s worth getting a wired microphone thingy—then you’ll have excellent noise-cancelling headphones for gaming too.

How are Valco headphones different from the competition’s headphones?

Our headphones offer excellent sound quality, a battery that lasts longer than your will to live, and they're as comfy as a feather pillow. And best of all, they're designed in Finland. When you buy Valco headphones, you can rest assured your money mostly ends up with the Finnish taxman and the retail oligopoly.

While our headphones aren't all that different from others (except for being ridiculously good for the price), our customer service is something you won't find anywhere else. Can you, for example, send other brands' headphones in for repairs after the warranty's up?

Of course, the biggest difference between us and the others is that we're actual people. The money you give us honestly goes to beer, child support, big gold watches, and sports cars. Or, well, whatever's left after the Finnish taxman sinks his claws into it.

Unlike our competitors, like [Big Japanese or Korean Conglomerate], [World's Largest American Corporation], and [Big German Microphone Factory], you can always reach the Valco folks and even go grab a beer with us if you want.

Try doing the same with [Megakorporaation].

Do Valco headphones come with a guarantee?

Of course! We believe in our products so much that we give them a two-year so-called full warranty (which covers more than what others offer). If the fault is clearly on us, we’ll help you with your headphones even after the warranty period. And don’t stress about the warranty running out—unlike other headphone makers, we have our own repair service. If you run into trouble, we’re here to help. But don’t worry, Valco headphones are as reliable as Finnish grit!

What’s the difference between the VMK20 and VMK25 models, besides the price?

Both headphones come with top-notch wireless connections and sound quality that'll have you dancing in your socks. The VMK25 is just a whisker better out of the two. It's sturdier, made from fancier materials, and features a new kind of noise-blocking magic along with fresh speaker elements. Still, both headphones are absolutely worth every penny.

Something on your mind?

Don’t hesitate to get in touch!