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JBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds (Black)
 
JBuds Hi Fi Noise Reducing Ear Buds (Black)
Manufacturer: JLab Audio
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List Price: $49.95
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iPod Details
  • 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.

JBuds Hi Fi Noise Reducing Ear Buds (Black) Wonderful - best $20 headphones you can buy
 
Review Date: March 1, 2007
Reviewer: G. Ma, SF, CA
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.
JBuds Hi Fi Noise Reducing Ear Buds (Black) Fulfill their purpose incredibly well
 
Review Date: March 14, 2007
Reviewer: C. M. Grisez, Ohio
I see a lot of reviewers complaining that the buds are not "noise-cancelling", but you can't expect that from buds with no electronic noise-cancellation. I like to walk down a particularly noisy street to get to class, and the difference between these and the standard iPod buds is incredible. I can comfortably walk to classes with the volume anywhere between 1/4 and 1/2 of full strength (as opposed to around 3/4 with other buds) and still hear just fine, which is definitely better for my hearing. I still want to hear busses, horns, etc for safety, so this does exactly what I need - muffles/blocks conversations and the like while still allowing me to hear necessary things.

Also, the different size fittings are a great feature. It takes a bit of experimentation to find the right size and fit, but once you do, the outside noise suppression and the sound quality are undeniably impressive.

As for that sound quality... While I don't have much to which to compare these and I'm no "audiophile", I couldn't be happier with the money I spent. I listen to a very wide variety of music (acoustic singer-songwriters, rock, rap, country, etc) and the sound is great for all of them. Good, crisp bass response in the rap and in bass drums, both acoustic and electric guitars sound clean, drums are smooth, and I'm generally hearing parts of songs I have not previously heard (echoing, multiple guitars/pitches, etc).

Bottom line? These are great buds. While I'm guessing there are better-sounding ones out there, a college student on a budget like me or anyone not looking to spend big bucks but get highly impressive sound should give these a shot.

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