JBuds J2 Premium Hi-Fi Noise-Isolating Earbuds -Onyx Black
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Customer Review: Had High Hopes
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought the J2 Earbuds to replace some Sony earbuds to use in conjuction with a Sansa Clip, primarily at the gym. I am an avid gym goer, in the ballpark of 4 to 5 times a week for the past several years. I mention this because the gym is the location of my primary use for headphones. That said, on with the review.
The Good:
- The headphones appear to be well constructed, perhaps even durable.
- The cord is about 3 ft., a perfect length if you are going to be twisting, turning, and generally move around a lot.
- Price.
The Bad:
- A side effect of the durable construction is that these headphones are heavy. If you move around a lot, especially in a gym or running environment, these will not stay in your ears.
- They are big, these are some of the largest earbuds I have seen, both in circumference and length. They stick a good distance out of your ear and are not comfortable in any way.
- Straight plug. I should have remembered this from reading reviews before I bought them but somehow glossed over it. An angled plug is a requirement for me. This is just a matter of preference. For me though its a deal breaker.
- Sound. I read many reviews about the sound quality and had hopes that these were going to have fantastic sound quality, especially when it came to bass. Maybe I set my hopes too high for a $15 pair of earbuds, but the sound was adequate but not stellar and in order to get the headphones to produce good bass I had to customize the equalizer settings in the Sansa Clip.
I really wanted to like these headphones and am surprised that they let me down after reading so many reviews. In the end though the old addage rings true, you pay $15 for a set of headphones, and that's what you get.
Customer Review: You could do worse
Summary: 5 Stars
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For the price these are being offered, I'd say snatch them up as fast as you can. I am not an audiophile but I do listen to my mp3 players on a regular basis. I've owned a pair of Shure's and today I use Westone UM2's which are simply amazing, but they cost around $300. Are the Westone's better than these J2's? Yes, but they also cost 10x as much. If you want some knock around earbuds that you're not afraid to lose or throw in a backpack, or if you're simply on a tight budget, this is the product for you.
These earbuds block out background noise well enough, the bass seems to overpower other sounds at times, but that just might be the music I'm listening to. The silicon cushions are a regular feature of high-end earbuds and once you find your size, for me the mediums were perfect, you'll enjoy them. They do go into your ear canal so cleaning them once in a while is a good idea. Walking around with these in your ear, they stay in your ear, not too much pressure on your ear canal, and the sound quality is very good, once again, for the price these are being offered at. A pleasant surprise for me was the fact that they fit the first generation iPhone, the majority of headphones/earbuds, including my UM2s, will not fit the iPhone, but these do. I'd also recommend these if you're not sure how 'in ear' earbuds will work for you, some people cannot stand the feeling of something in their ears, others don't much care. But, instead of spending over $100 for Shure's, Westone's, or any number of other expensive earbuds, you can just give these a try.
Customer Review: Premium sound from a small package
Summary: 5 Stars
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I honestly did not expect much from these earbuds, but I surprised. They delivered excellent sound and have been well worth the retail price. These are advertised as "sleek and sexy," but I'm not sure earbuds can ever be that. The design is decent and simple, just like most other earbuds on the market. I don't really buy my earbuds based on look, but rather, how they perform.
I was impressed by the level of bass provided by the earbuds. They provided deep, rich tones but were not overwhelming. Overall, they provided crisp and clear sound. I did not test for durability, but they appear to have quality craftsmanship. I will note that the cable provided was of very ample length (most earbuds have short cables, but the cabling on the JBuds had a good amount of slack).
These are noise isolating, so don't confuse that with noise cancelling earbuds. They do a decent job of isolating the sounds you are listening to while blocking out other noise, but they do not completely block out other sounds like a noise cancelling set would do. It's really a matter of preference. Noise cancelling earbuds are usually bigger or require batteries. On the other hand, the JBuds Premium Noise Isolating earbuds provide decent isolation in a small, very portable package.
The earpieces provided are of decent size (small, medium, large) and one of them will likely fit everyone. Be sure to get the fit though, as it does make a huge difference in the isolation of sound. Overall, I'd definitely recommend these for the price.
Customer Review: Baby These Buds, or Don't Buy
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought JBuds in June of 2009, to replace the JVC buds that broke. I listen to my iPod at work, where it can be noisy. Some noise was blocked out, but if the noise was loud, I still couldn't hear the music. If it was already pretty quiet, the earbuds did pretty well at blocking noise. The sound blocking was no better or worse than with the cheaper ones.
I noticed a while ago that sometimes if I bent over or squatted, I only heard sound in one ear. Lately I had to keep adjusting the cord to keep the sound in both ears. Yesterday I had to hold the iPod a few inches away from me and adjust the cord, or the sound was garbled. If I even turned the iPod around to try hooking the case to my pants, the sound became garbled again. I can't work while holding my iPod, so I gave up on the earbuds. Luckily, I always carry the original set with me, so I used those instead. Those work, and the sound is much better than with the JBuds.
The JBuds were more expensive than the JVC's, so I expected better quality. I think the cheaper ones lasted longer, and didn't give me problems with the sound. Neither pair gave me the quality of sound I get with the earbuds that came with the iPod. I think I'll just stick with those until I can afford better quality earbuds.
I'm adding to this review. I e-mailed JLabs over a week ago. Since then, the only response I have gotten has been a comment to my original review, which must have been intended to give the illusion of customer service. I don't think JLabs has any intentions of replacing my defective earbuds. I would have e-mailed again, but JLabs seems to have taken away that option.
UPDATE: I found an e-mail address in the packaging, and tried again. This time JLabs did reply, and replace the earbuds.
Customer Review: A middle schooler's review
Summary: 5 Stars
JBL Creature II 3-Piece Powered Speaker SystemThese speakers are good too. These earbuds are amazing. I am a middle school student and abuse my headphones a lot. Since I ride the bus home, I can daily use the noise canceling. Unlike other noise canceling headphones, They do not drain my iPod's battery any more than $10 headphones I get at best buy. The noise canceling is amazing, and I only hear people on the bus over my music if some girl next to me screams. :-) The buds that come with them fit my ear well, and if I go on a trip from a high altitude to a low one, I have to pull them out every hour or when i pull them out the buds stay in my ear because of how well the seal. The only thing better about these headphones noise canceling properties is the noise. Sit back and relax 'cause once I start talking about these headphones noise, it is like trying to slow a train with a feather.
Unlike other headphones which claim, "concert like sound" these trump them all. The bass is amazing, and the treble is a little high, but I can fix that with EQ on my iPod. Acoustic music is its only weak point, and during songs with acoustic guitar, the headphones emit a high pitched noise. For short periods of time a.k.a bus rides, it is ok, but for long trips a.k.a visiting relatives, it may give you a slight headache. But enough about the acoustic, for rock, (metal, light, slow) it is great. The best song to try these on is Through Fire and Flames. (good song) I highly recommend these headphones, I have not had them for long, so I do not know about how durable they are, but they seem pretty durable, and have great noise.