JBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds (Black)
by JLAB
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Customer Review: Get a case for them if you can.
Summary: 5 Stars
It's been almost a year since I bought these great headphones. I spent hours looking online for the best quality/price, and found these to be a perfect fit.
The sound was great for $20. I've had several pairs of below 50 dollar headphones, and these have been the best. The comfort is unparalleled! Yes, you can actually fall asleep with these on (however, they do tend to slip off at some point when you're asleep). Warning: Be careful not to lose the rubber earpieces. They stay put alright, but rough handling may cause them to come off at times.
My Jbuds finally gave out a week ago when the left bud stopped working. I tried to fix the headphones several times, but finally ended up taking them apart (I'm the curious type). The wiring leaves a bit more to be desired, but then again, I have put these through a year of abuse (backpack, pocket, tangled in my car, a little water, sun, heat, cold, etc.) and they held up great.
***If you get these, be sure to have a little case or something to put them in.***
Right now, I just noticed the Sony Mdr-Ex32Lp ($20.69) headphones, and I'm torn between getting another set of Jbuds or getting the Sony.
In my opinion though, the Jbuds are a good, durable set of headphones that will give you tremendous listening pleasure for months and years to come.
Customer Review: A Great Deal!
Summary: 5 Stars
Because I am an art student, I heavily rely on music to keep my creativity flowing. I listen to music constantly, probably for hours everyday. The only earbuds I've used are the white ones that come with the IPOD, and those cause a lot of problems for me. One reason is that I have to jack up the volume to the max. to cancel out most of the noise around me. This really helps me focus, but it hurts my ears so badly and I'm pretty sure I am going deaf. After a while I get headaches and neck pains, and I tense up.
I've only had these JBuds for a day and I really do love em'. I jumped right online just to type up this review. The earbuds fit my ear perfectly and I only have to turn the volume up a little less than half-way to cancel out the noise.
Okay, one thing I must admit is that the sound isn't that crisp. But hello! It is 10 dollars! I'm an avid music listener...but the perfection of the sound quality means little to me. Just as long as I'm getting the rhythm and beats, and can still keep my hearing, I'm a realllyyyy satisfied customer.
If you're like me, meaning you listen to music all day long, and don't really mind a little less than perfect sound, then this is a fantastic find for you! And if this thing lasts for a while, I'm going to have to jump back on here and write another well-satisfied review!
Customer Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
On my first use of these headphones, I was a little scared. The first time I hit play, one ear wasn't playing. I fiddled with the connector, and it worked fine. A few minutes later I stopped playing music to talk to someone, and when I hit play again, only one earphone played. Again, I jiggled the connector and the earphones worked perfectly fine. Since then I haven't had an issue with them.
The JBuds sound absolutely great. They sound nice and clear. The bass isn't too heavy, but it's still easily noticeable, which is awesome. And I have to say that these are by far the most comfortable in-ear headphones I have ever owned. You barely notice them when they're in, and even if you're laying on one ear, you still hardly feel them. This is the only pair of earphones that have managed to accomplish that for me.
My last pair of headphones was the Phillips HE591. The Phillips, perhaps, had a tad fuller sound (it's really close), but they were huge compared to the JBuds and therefore very uncomfortable. The JBuds extreme comfort far outweighs any slight difference in sound quality. Plus, on the Phillips, the rubber covers fell off pretty easily and I lost all of them quickly. The JBuds ones are much more secure.
Overall these earbuds were definitely worth the money. I'm very happy with the purchase.
Customer Review: Thumbs up to JLAB for filling a void
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are looking to replace the low quality hard plastic stock earbuds that came with your mp3 player with a reasonably priced alternative, you can't really go wrong with these for $20. The nearest alternatives are the slightly cheaper Skullcandy earbuds, or the now comparably priced Sony fontopia earbuds. While the Skullcandy buds sacrifice too much by way of quality and design to earn my endorsement, the Sonys are worth a look, as they offer considerably equal comfort and purportedy somewhat better sound (although this may just be the placebo effect of the Sony brand name). I'd been through two pairs of these prior to purchasing the Jbuds, and to my ear the difference was negligible-- I am currently happier with the JLABs than I was with the Sonys, although this may have something to do with the particular shape of my ears and the fact that I'd already spent $50-$60 on Sony earbuds. All in all, the Jbuds offer a great balance of quality, comfort and cost, and ought not be overlooked due to the newness of the JLAB brand name -- the company is quite new, but has released a small number of solid, well-designed and attractively priced products that seem to offer some of the best buck:bang ratios out there, which should see them into a deservedly greater market-share in the near future.Customer Review: Great value. Great Sound.
Summary: 5 Stars
SEE UPDATE AT BOTTOM: 3 STARS ONLY
That pretty much sums it up. Four words. These are really a great value at this price. I think the price has even dropped again since I purchased these 2 months ago. I purchased these for my wife because she claims the standard iPod headphones hurt her ears. With the varying size rubber tips, these are a much better and more snug option. While I purchased them for her, she doesn't use them that often, so I ended up keeping them for myself. I'd always had a difficult time watching movies on the subway with the background noise. No longer with these. These fit so snugly that they work almost as well as any battery operated, noise cancellation headphones. The extra long cord is good too. Simply a great product at a very reasonable price.
UPDATE 12/20/2008:
I wrap my cord around my iPod when not in use.
What seems to have happened is a disconnection in the "plug", which has one earphone "cutting out" or simply not working. It will work if I jiggle the cord, but I don't want to buy a new pair of ear buds every 2 months. I expect more durability at this price level.
I'm going to try another brand new pair that I purchased and see how long it holds up. Watch for an update in 2 months.