Vibes Modular

What Vibes Modular does

Vibes Modular is a San Diego, California-based private company that designs, patents, and sells the ROXON Modular Smartphone System, a device-agnostic accessory ecosystem anchored by its patented BASEROX phone case and snap-on connection mechanism. Founded in 2014 (originally as Vibes Audio), the company supports iPhone (6 through 13 Pro Max), Samsung Galaxy (S7 Edge through S21), and Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2 devices, with an accessory line spanning the VOLTROX 5800 mAh wired and Qi-wireless battery packs, the VIBROX carbon-fiber soundboard Bluetooth speaker, the StashRox RFID-protected wallet, mounts, belt clips, the Roxon Universal Connector, and a SCANROX bundle with KOAMTAC for 2D barcode scanning. The underlying technology combines a patented snap-on mechanical interface, patent-pending vibration-based audio reproduction using a carbon-fiber soundboard, and Qi inductive charging for hot-swappable power modules.

The company operates a primarily direct-to-consumer model via its Shopify storefront, with hardware sold one-time/perpetual at price points from $9.95 to $369.00, supplemented by an affiliate program on ShareASale (8-12%+ commissions), a reseller channel for AT&T/Verizon/T-Mobile franchisees and cellphone mall kiosks, and a business solutions line for enterprise bulk deployments. Customer segments include first responders, contractors, and field technicians (a primary vertical served through the Kyocera rugged-device partnership), mainstream consumers seeking cross-device accessory reuse, families, and millennials targeted via influencer and social channels. Distribution is global with shipping outside the US handled without duty/fee absorption.

Vibes Modular is founder-owned and bootstrapped, led by CEO Shane Wilder and CTO Scharles Wilder (with a 'Chief Canine Officer' also on the team). The company has not raised institutional funding, holds granted US patents plus pending applications in Europe, Japan, and Korea, and has registered trademarks (ROXON, BASEROX, VOLTROX, VIBROX, STASHROX) globally through Rutan & Tucker LLP and Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP. Notably, the company's storefront displays a 'Company is for Sale' notice directed to the CEO, signaling an active exit effort.

Name

Vibes Modular

Legal name

Vibes Modular

Website

https://vibesmodular.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vibes Modular is a San Diego-based, bootstrapped private company that designs and sells the ROXON Modular Smartphone System, a patented device-agnostic accessory ecosystem (cases, batteries, speakers, wallets, mounts, scanners) for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Kyocera rugged smartphones, sold DTC and through carrier resellers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smartphone Accessories

NAICS

Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electric Housewares & Fans (3634)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile Device Accessories (Cases, Screen Protectors, Mounts) (CRACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rugged & Specialized Smartphones/Feature Phones (Industrial, Outdoor, Secure) (CRACALAJ)

Keywords

• Modular smartphone accessories
• Phone case ecosystem
• Wireless battery packs
• Bluetooth vibration speakers
• Snap-on mobile accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Aliso Viejo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: One-time sale of physical smartphone accessories including phone cases, battery packs, speakers, mounts, and wallets. Products sold individually with various price points ranging from $9.95 to $369.00.
2. Affiliate Program: Commission-based revenue sharing through ShareASale platform, offering 8-12%+ commission rates to affiliates who drive sales.
3. Bulk/Enterprise Orders: Business solutions division offering large scale deployments, bulk orders, customizations, and value-added services for enterprise customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Vibes Modular designs, manufactures, and sells a proprietary ecosystem of modular smartphone accessories centered on the patented BASEROX phone case and ROXON snap-on connection system. The product lineup includes VOLTROX wired and Qi wireless hot-swappable battery packs, VIBROX Bluetooth vibration-powered speakers, StashRox RFID-protected wallets, multiple mounts (magnetic, suction cup, GoPro-compatible), belt clips, screen protectors, barcode scanner bundles, and a universal adapter that allows the accessory ecosystem to work with non-BASEROX devices. The system supports iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2 devices.

Product overview

Vibes Modular offers the ROXON Modular Smartphone System, a modular accessory ecosystem centered on the proprietary BASEROX phone case. The system enables users to snap on and swap various modular accessories including VOLTROX power banks (wired and wireless Qi options), VIBROX Bluetooth vibration-powered speakers, StashRox RFID wallets, mounts (bike, suction cup, magnetic), belt clips, and the Roxon Universal Connector for caseless phones. The system supports iPhone (6 through 13 Pro Max), Samsung Galaxy (S7 Edge through S21), and Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2. Accessories are designed to be shareable, swappable, and reusable across devices with the same case.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ROXON: The ROXON Modular Smartphone System - a device-agnostic modular accessory ecosystem for smartphones including cases, power banks, speakers, and mounts.
• BASEROX
• VOLTROX
• VIBROX
• StashRox
• Vibes Audio

Products and services

• BASEROX Modular Smartphone Case

Quantifiable outcome

• 175-200% additional battery life with VOLTROX 5800 mAh battery packs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KyoceracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2019Kyocera announced partnership with Vibes Modular for interchangeable, cost-efficient accessories for DuraForce Pro 2 ruggedized smartphones. Kyocera featured Vibes Modular at World of Concrete 2019 (Booth #N2179). The partnership enables BASEROX cases and ROXON modular accessories for Kyocera's rugged smartphone line.
• ShareASaleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate marketing partnership through ShareASale platform (Merchant ID: 130938). ShareASale provides infrastructure for affiliate recruitment and commission tracking, enabling content creators and influencers to earn 8-12%+ commission on referred sales.
• Rutan & Tucker LLPOthersLegal counsel for trademark registrations, located at 611 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, phone (714) 641-5100
• Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLPminorOthersLegal counsel for patent filings, located at 2040 Main St # 1400, Irvine, CA 92614, phone (949) 760-0404

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PopSockets: Iconic phone-grip/accessory brand built around a snap-on attachment ecosystem. Closely comparable on snap-on modular accessories, millennial-targeted marketing, and DTC + retail distribution.
• OtterBox: Leading rugged smartphone case and accessory brand. Most directly comparable on rugged cases, first-responder/enterprise distribution, and cross-carrier retail presence, overlapping directly with Vibes' BASEROX + Kyocera DuraForce positioning.
• Casetify: Lifestyle phone case brand with strong millennial/Gen-Z marketing and DTC e-commerce. Comparable on iPhone-focused modular accessories, premium pricing, and influencer/affiliate-led growth.
• Anker: Major charging and Bluetooth speaker accessory brand. Competes with Vibes on portable power (VOLTROX) and Bluetooth speakers (VIBROX), with far broader SKU breadth and Amazon-led distribution.
• Mophie (ZAGG): Maker of battery cases and charging accessories under the Mophie brand. Overlaps directly with Vibes' VOLTROX battery pack line and addresses the same consumer pain point of dead smartphone batteries.
• Spigen: High-volume phone case manufacturer covering iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and other flagships. Directly comparable on model-specific case SKUs, pricing tiers, and DTC + Amazon distribution.

Emerging players

• KOAMTAC: Bluetooth barcode scanner maker that already partners with Vibes for the SCANROX bundled product. Comparable niche overlap on enterprise/field-tech accessories integrated with smartphone cases.

Broad incumbents

• JBL (Harman): Major portable Bluetooth speaker brand under Harman/Samsung. Directly comparable to VIBROX on waterproof portable speakers, with vastly larger brand recognition and retail presence.
• Belkin: Broad consumer electronics accessory brand owned by Foxconn. Overlaps with Vibes on charging, mounts, and cases, but at much larger scale and with deeper carrier and big-box retail relationships.
• Bose: Premium audio brand with portable Bluetooth speaker lineup (SoundLink, Flex). Overlaps with VIBROX on conference calling and rugged portable audio, but at a premium price point.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/getvibesaudio
• Facebookfacebook.com/vibesaudioproducts
• Instagraminstagram.com/vibesmodular
• Pinterestpinterest.com/Vibesaudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vibes-modular

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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