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JVC Flat Headphones Red HAS160R
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.3
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Sound Quality
170price, sound quality, noise, comfortable, lightweight
+97%
-3%
" ... The sound is good, better actually than using my phone without them! ... "
" ... Overall, they are a good option as it relates to sound quality. ... "
" ... The sound quality was good and he liked them right up until they broke. ... "
" ... They're obviously not super high quality audiophile headphones, and as long as you buy them with that in mind then you'll be happy with them. ... "
" ... They won’t make me forget my $250 sennheisers but the Sound quality was better than expected. ... "
" ... I like them they sound pretty good for the price, and they seem to be holding up well. ... "
" ... I put these new ones on and the sound quality was much better. ... "
" ... Most of the tine, I use these inexpensive headphones for sound therapy. ... Universal Sound Therapy is a company that offers different sound frequencies for treating various health issues. ... "
Comfort
136ears, ear, head, wear, hurt
+78%
-22%
" ... Easily adjustable around glasses, comfortable fit. ... "
" ... I'm not a "sound" snob but like a headset for travel that doesn't require me to put ear buds into my ears, which irritates my ears for some reason. ... "
" ... I like how they seal over the ear. ... "
" ... I also like their compact size and very comfortable even if wearing them for a long time. ... "
" ... Since I hate wearing earbuds, I buy these wallet-friendly headphones. ... "
" ... I love theses headphones I wear them when I want to listen to my music. ... "
" ... These headphones are small and flexible enough so they can be comfortably placed on virtually any part of your body that you want to heal. ... For example, I position the JVC headphones face down on my arthritic knee and play the Injured Knee Therapy using my IPad so the sound frequencies penetrate through that area to provide healing. ... "
" ... He wears on his head constantly . ... "
Price
114sound, money, value, range, sound quality
+97%
-3%
" ... I've gone through a lot of cheap headphones and irritating earbuds and these are pretty amazing for the small price you pay for them. ... You really can't beat them for what you're paying. ... "
" ... JVC makes high quality products and you can't find better headphones in this price range. ... "
" ... these are so much better than you'd expect for the price. ... "
" ... These are the longest surviving headphones I have bought at a reasonable price. ... "
" ... I love these headphones, they provide excellent sound quality and comfort at a great price. ... "
" ... At this price, why not? ... "
" ... A solid functional pair of headphones for the price. ... "
" ... These are a great bargain ... "
Product Reliability
51pair, broke, last, lasted, pairs
+63%
-37%
" ... This is my fourth pair in recent years, They usually start to fray near the connection point after about 12 to 18 months. ... "
" ... I got these headphones a couple months ago. ... "
" ... The headphones last over a year of daily use. ... "
" ... I bought these the first time over 8 years ago. ... They lasted a few years. ... Then I got the red ones 5 yrs ago. ... No problems at all until a couple weeks ago. ... Stop time until I can get a new pair of headphones. ... So the red ones it is again. ... I hope they last as long as my first pair did. ... "
" ... I bought a pair in-store at a local chain 5 years ago and they lasted 4 years. ... "
" ... These solved a problem that has been bugging me for the last 5 years. ... "
" ... My last pair lasted a year. ... "
" ... Have lasted a long time ... "
Build Quality
50break, head, headband, earpiece, apart
+34%
-66%
" ... My husband had these less than a month and used them only a few times before one earpiece snapped off. ... "
" ... They always feel as if they’re falling off or not snug enough. ... "
" ... , the white plastic piece that connects the ear piece. ... "
" ... They broke straight out of the package. ... "
" ... Headphones were used a couple of times and the one ear piece broke off. ... "
" ... Broke when in bookbag. ... Couldn't because only covers electrical defects. ... "
" ... I loved these, but they break and the warranty doesn't cover when the headphones fall apart. ... "
" ... THIS ITEM BROKE WHILE REMOVING IT FROM THE PACKAGE ... "
Fit
43head, ears, flat, sound, lay
+63%
-37%
" ... Easily adjustable around glasses, comfortable fit. ... "
" ... I'm not a "sound" snob but like a headset for travel that doesn't require me to put ear buds into my ears, which irritates my ears for some reason. ... "
" ... If earbuds don't fit you right, like they do me, then these are the best choice for headphones for you too. ... "
" ... Also they fold flat nicely so they can fit into a bag. ... "
" ... Because of less pressure on the head, while fitting securely, sunglasses are not mashed into your head. ... "
" ... I had to take a tack hammer to crush a very narrow valley inside of my helmet and the headphones fit perfectly. ... "
" ... The ear pieces are small, but so are my ears so they are fine with me. ... "
" ... The sound isn’t tinny like you’d get with $2 earbuds, they fit comfortably over the ears, and the rotating muffs provide an unrealized convenience (they can lay flat around your neck or store easier in a bag without breaking). ... "
Size
25lightweight, inexpensive, fold flat, compact, portable
+92%
-8%
" ... Also they fold flat nicely so they can fit into a bag. ... "
" ... They are compact INEXPENSIVE and very good quality. ... "
" ... Love them lays down flat takes little room in book bag or purse ... "
" ... Best lightweight headphones. ... "
" ... Just the right size. ... "
" ... I like its size. ... "
" ... They are very compact. ... "
" ... ), portable (I travel a lot) they fold flat for easy stowing in my carry-on or wearing around my neck, they have surprisingly good sound, and they’re inexpensive! ... "
For Travel
21trip, traveling, sound, portable, plane
+90%
-10%
" ... I used it mostly for flights and gym time. ... "
" ... I bought these to have an inexpensive pair of headphones to take with me for traveling, and I have to say that they are actually pretty comfortable, and the sound quality is actually pretty good as well. ... "
" ... I'm not a "sound" snob but like a headset for travel that doesn't require me to put ear buds into my ears, which irritates my ears for some reason. ... "
" ... I have taken them on vacations and through several moves with no damage. ... "
" ... Bought these on a whim for an upcoming trip. ... "
" ... I’ve bought these travel headphones before and after about a year of use the foam on headphones will wore out. ... "
" ... We already had one set of these headphones and wanted a 2nd pair for travel. ... "
" ... ), portable (I travel a lot) they fold flat for easy stowing in my carry-on or wearing around my neck, they have surprisingly good sound, and they’re inexpensive! ... "
For Kids
21kids, likes, son, daughter, loves
+90%
-10%
" ... Great for kids, btw ... "
" ... They're primarily used by my kids for school. ... "
" ... My wife loves these headphones. ... "
" ... Also my boys love them ... "
" ... these are great for my daughter. ... "
" ... nephew loved them ... "
" ... Just right for grade-school kids (too small for my big adult head). ... "
" ... These lasted about 11 months with my daughter. ... "
Bass
18treble, sound, volume, price, muddy
+89%
-11%
" ... I was surprised at how small they are when I first opened the package, but the sound is full and large, plenty of bass and great clarity. ... "
" ... All my other headphones and speakers tend to be very bass heavy, which I like, and these hold up pretty well for the cost. ... "
" ... Plenty of bass (much more than I figured on) and quite comfortable if you're sitting stationery. ... "
" ... The bass is great. ... "
" ... They have a bright (emphasis on treble) sound signature with good quality bass that does not bleed into the mids. ... Unlike most cheaper headphones, the bass is not overdone but rather is present where it should be. ... "
" ... These were the best of the three, with good crisp, clear sound, decent bass, good wearing comfort, and, due to the narrow headband, the most compact of the three when folded up. ... "
" ... decent quality sound even workable bass coming thru. ... "
" ... The bass is balanced and is exceptionally rich for such small/cheap headphones, and in general the sound is just very clear. ... "
Bluetooth
17second, second pair, third pair, sound, ipod nano
+94%
-6%
" ... This is the 2nd pair I purchased. ... "
" ... For $12, you can’t find a better pair! ... "
" ... Out of every pair of headphones I've ever had, these are the best and cheapest pair of headphones. ... "
" ... They’re inexpensive, so just buy another pair. ... "
" ... I use it with Ipod Nano. ... "
" ... My third pair. ... "
" ... This is the third pair I've purchased! ... "
" ... For the price excellent value for headphones would buy another pair sound great ... "
Design
16sound quality, cheap, style, sound, exceptional
+88%
-13%
" ... They are fine, but I was actually looking for more classic style headphones. ... "
" ... They look thin and not very powerful, but they are durable and have great sound quality. ... "
" ... I love the feel! ... "
" ... The sound quality is surprisingly good and the color is beautiful! ... "
" ... Just plain great headphones . ... "
" ... Stylish and sounds great. ... "
" ... Build: 9/10 ... "
" ... That being said the blue color looks sharp and the pads are comfortable. ... "
Cables
15wires, wire, thin, jack, would
+47%
-53%
" ... Audio jack pulled away from cord within 1st month of use. ... "
" ... The wires attaching to the plug on the new ones came loose from the plug just as the earlier ones did, only this time it was a matter of three months instead of three years . ... The heavy insulation near the plug came apart, prompting the replacement. ... "
" ... Wires loosened from the plug from repeated pulling them out of the phone jack. ... "
" ... The wires soldered to the right ear speaker became frayed inside the housing somehow and were intermittently shorting, causing static sounds. ... "
" ... Breaks easily due to thin wire. ... "
" ... The wire inside is just to thin to last. ... "
" ... The wire inside is just too thin to last. ... "
Color
14love the color, color, purple, come, blue
+100%
" ... They come in lots of cool colors, too. ... "
" ... Just get a couple of them (maybe different colors?) ... "
" ... I wanted the purple ones this time but they were out of stock, and the blue ones were $19, i didnt have 19 this time. ... "
" ... I also like the bright blue color. ... "
" ... I LOVE the color! ... "
" ... They last years, even with mild abuse, and they come in a variety of colors. ... "
" ... I have them in several colors with purple as my favorite. ... "
" ... We have them in three different colors ... "
Headphones
11ear, sound, ear buds, phones, much better
+82%
-18%
" ... I'm not a "sound" snob but like a headset for travel that doesn't require me to put ear buds into my ears, which irritates my ears for some reason. ... "
" ... Thats ok because I have hearing problems in that ear. ... "
" ... And the sound quality is much better than the clip on ear-phones. ... "
" ... The music quality is so much better than with earbuds. ... "
" ... Nice head phones. ... "
" ... Great headset for listening to books. ... "
" ... The left ear speaker itself sustained damage somehow. ... "
" ... better than my iphone headset . ... "
Band
11earpiece, snapped, head, fall apart, fall
+27%
-73%
" ... My husband had these less than a month and used them only a few times before one earpiece snapped off. ... "
" ... I have to wear a tight headband over them to keep them from sliding off. ... "
" ... This will make the third pair in a row that the earpiece has snapped easily off. ... "
" ... I do wish you could conform the shape of the band over the top as it is a bit stiff and because it doesn't conform to my head shape perfectly, it does have a tendency to slide. ... "
" ... The band that goes over the head was broken off the earphones - both sides. ... "
" ... The plastic piece that holds the headphones onto the band is very brittle. ... "
" ... I bought two of these and they both broke within a month where the earpiece connects to the head band. ... "
" ... I cannot use them while working in the garden as they fall off easily. ... "
Marketplace
11expected, described, deceiving, advertised, thanks
+91%
-9%
" ... works as described. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... The product was exactly as described and of good quality. ... "
" ... Received quickly & works as anticipated - thanks! ... "
" ... I'm glad I found them on amazon. ... "
" ... Works well as advertised. ... "
" ... Better than expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
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