I absolutely love the V-Moda Vibes! It's so odd that so many people have a love/hate relationship with them: "Too much bass", "not enough bass", etc. With these, it's all about getting them to fit properly for the best sound. I'm not one to give much credence to "breaking in" speakers, but these buds definitely do need breaking in for the best sound.
Also, these are wired for iPhone which means they will work properly with the Hero as both use the same pinout. So, anything designated as compatible with iPhone should work with the Hero.