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JBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds (Black) | 
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| Brand: JLAB
Category: CE
List Price: $49.95
Buy New: $19.95
You Save: $30.00 (60%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1023 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 1 x 1 x 2
Magnet: 10mm Japanese cobalt magnet
Impedance: 16 ohm +/- 10%
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Power Handling Capacity: 60mw
3 Sizes of Ear Bud tips, Small, Medium, and Large
Warranty: 1 Year warranty. See www.jlabaudio.com for more details.
MPN: JBDB
Model: JBDB
UPC: 854291001105
EAN: 0854291001105
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 3 to 5 weeks
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| Features:
| • | Premium sound quality, Compact size, and Sleek design | | • | Soft silicone ear buds provide a super comfortable, noise reducing fit | | • | High intensity listening experience with crisp, clear sound and deep bass | | • | Works with every iPod, mp3 player, CD, portable DVD, PSP, MD, and Laptop | | • | Goldplated 3.5 mm audio jack for premium, no-loss sound connection to your audio device. |
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Product Description
JBuds are the perfect companion for your iPod, mp3 player, laptop, portable DVD, MD, radio, or other audio devices, combining sleek design, premium sound quality, noise reduction, and maximum comfort. The soft silicone earbuds fit perfectly inside your ears, allowing you to comfortably enjoy your music non-stop while blocking outside noise. The new JBuds give you a high-intensity listening experience with crisp, clear sound and powerful bass. Includes 3 pairs of silicone earbud tips in small, medium, and large to assure the perfect fit! Generous 4.5ft wire with standard Y-formation to the earbuds. Available in white, black, or pink. One-year full warranty.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1018 more reviews...
 like 'em a lot April 2, 2007
310 out of 323 found this review helpful
I bought these headphones to replace my Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia Headphones. I like these better for one two reasons
1) completely superficial reason - it matches my black ipod
2) completely non superficial reason - it's better for my hearing
I typcially keep the sound on my ipod locked at 75% to minimize damage to my ears. With these JBuds I don't have to take that precaution, because I never have to raise the volume up that high. And I listen to my ipod chiefly going back and forth on the subway in D.C., where it can be pretty difficult to block out the sound of the train. I'm really glad I bought them.
Two words of caution, however. First, I don't think the sound is as good as it was with the Sony headphones. I listen mostly to podcasts and audiobooks, though, so it doesn't affect me much. Also, I'm not an audiophile so my standards aren't that high. Secondly, I've gone through 3 pairs of these types of headphones due to the rubber tips falling off. While I prefer these type of headphones to other in-ear phones (I've got small ears, and other types hurt), this is getting pretty aggravating. So electronic companies? Work on that.
Good Value at This Price Point December 2, 2006
235 out of 245 found this review helpful
While these JBUDS did not, in a side by side comparison, provide as much surrounding, warm sound as my Sennheiser 212 headphones, they provided excellent clarity, especially on KJAZZ radio. Talk formats are also excellent. The comfort is surprisingly good for an in-ear bud. For 20 dollars, this is a great substitute for the cheaper buds that come with most MP3 players.
Update on 12-21-06: I've come to be more impressed with my JBuds over the last two weeks, marvelling at the bright, crisp, and yes, warm sound that comes out of these inexpensive buds. Perhaps, as I've read in some of the headphone information that is out there, that there is a "breaking in" period, which has something to do with loosening the tranducer. In any event, I'd have to give these JBuds another star.
Second Update 10-8-07: My only complaint about the JBuds is that sleeping with them at night I will sometimes wake up and the bud will have fallen off. I can't secure the buds to my satisfaction; however, the JBuds are so comfortable I deal with this problem.
Third Update 1-7-08: The sound is not quite as good as the slightly more expensive V-Moda; however, the JBuds are easier on my ears for long-term (I sleep with them on) listening. Also the JBuds have a longer extension and don't pull out of the radio or iPod headphone jack as easily as the V-Modas, so again on balance the JBuds are better.
 Wonderful - best $20 headphones you can buy March 1, 2007
169 out of 175 found this review helpful
Awesome headphones. I love these guys and have been using them for about 6 months now. Their sound is impeccable, and are extremely comfortable, I wear them while studying I mean like 8-10 hours a day, and never really notice them. I wouldn't say that these are actually noise cancelling via electrical interference, its more via sound muffling than anything, but don't misinterpret, with the sound at a medium volume you will kill all but the loudest ambient noise. I highly recommend these. Flat out the best $20 I have EVER spent.
 You Get What You Pay For - Flat & Muddy Sound December 12, 2007
52 out of 60 found this review helpful
For $17, these are a solid, but middling performer. The sound is kinda flat and muddy (insufficient high frequency, which diminishes intelligibility for voice podcasts -- my primary use). This style provides some passive reduction of external noise because the soft silicone adapters fit inside the ear entrance. But as soon as the price drops on the Apple M9394G in-ear headphones (similar design, but much brighter and clearer sound) back into the reasonable range (below $30), I'll buy another set of those (the dog ate my previous pair!) These JBuds' flat response might sound OK to some ears for music, but not for voice ranges or high frequency response.
Sometimes the Cheapest is the Best June 28, 2007
38 out of 39 found this review helpful
I currently own 3 kinds of earbuds, and the JBuds from JLab are both the best performing and the cheapest! I own JBuds from JLab (approximately $20), CX 300 buds from Sennheiser (approximately $50), MDR-EX51LP buds from Sony (approximately $25). They all provide good sound, and the medium inserts of each brand fit my ears. First, I owned the Sony's, and decide to spring for the $50 Sennheiser's to see if they were really higher quality. They were. The bass was far superior, and the bud's ear inserts were made of softer material. I was hooked on the Sennheiser's.
Unfortunately, I snagged and broke the wire on the Sennheiser's, and I had to buy another pair. Next, I decided to buy a cheap pair of JBuds as an interim back up for the next time I busted a wire. Much to my surprise, I found the sound of the $20 JBuds better than both the $50 Sennheiser's and the $25 Sony's!
In my opinion, the JBuds have a clearly discernable richer sound which seems to result from better reproduction of both the highs and lows. I connected a tee to the stereo jack of my Cowon iAudio G3 MP3 player, and plugged the JBuds into one jack, and the Sennheisers into the other. I played one of my favorite songs "Give It Up" by Etta James, and swapped the earbuds every few seconds. I was blown away. The JBuds sounded much better to me. As an Electronic Engineer I would like to see frequency response charts for the two types of buds to objectively confirm my subjective response, but I doubt the reliable tests are available.
In fairness, I want to state that the Sennheiser's are a number of months old, and they have spent hours in my sweaty ear canals as I jog a couple of miles a day. Perhaps, their audio quality has deteriorated. Unfortunately, I will never find out because I will not spend $50 on Sennheiser's when I can buy JBuds for $20.
I only have one small criticism of the JBuds. The wires to the left bud and the right bud are the same length. Consequently, you have to squint at the buds to see the little "L" or "R" each time you put them in. With most earbuds, it is easier to identify the left and right bud since the wire to the left bud is shorter.
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