Coby CVE92 Isolation Stereo Earphones
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Coby Electronics is a manufacturer of quality consumer electronics products designed to deliver outstanding performance for value conscious consumers who do not compromise on product performance. Coby incorporates new designs with innovative technologies to produce great looking and great performing consumer electronics products. Product features: High-Performance 15mm Neodymium drivers for super bass sound; super lightweight slim design; “Soft Ear” earbud design for maximum comfort.
Features
- In-ear isolation design blocks background noise
- Super Lightweight Slim Design
- Soft Ear Cup Design for Maximum Comfort
- High-performance 10mm drivers for deep bass sound
- 3.5mm L-shape stereo plug
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 5 x 9 x 2 inches
- Weight: 0 pounds
cheap
I bought 3 for my family at christmas. My son’s broke after 1 hour because the dog run into the wire pulling it apart. Both my wife and dauter said they are to big coulden’t get them to stay in there ears.
Good for the Price, but not the best
I purchased these and the comporable ear buds to see which I would like best. I find that both fall out of my ears far to easily and while they don’t hurt, I don’t find them to be all that comfortable. The sounds quality is great. Listening to nature sounds and such for relaxation, it sounds like you are right there. As for blocking out other sounds, I found the ear buds to do a slightly better job, but both were good for work. Neither did the trick of blocking out sounds at night however, which is what I really hoped these would be good for. I can still hear dog by the bed and my spouse snoring or wheezing no matter how well I fit the head phones in my ears. If you are not looking to break the bank and want something to wear at a desk/ not involving a lot of movement, these are fantastic. Not sure if the more expensive models fit better, could be just the shape of my ears, but I don’t think these work for walking, or to block out more obnotious sounds.
Comfortable Earphones
Needed a pair of earphones that were comfortable as well as functional. Had no previous knowledge of Coby Isolation Earphones so took a chance and ordered them! My husband enjoys them and does not complain about discomfort and loves the “noise” free feature. Must admit he is not too familiar with earphones but knows the previous ones didn’t work and weren’t comfortable. These are great!
Great sound. Comfortable.
These earphones are great for the price. Confortable and easy to wear. Sound quality is great and does a decent job of cancelling outside noises. Lots of people have to yell at me to get my attention when I have these on and not paying attention. When travelling though, they do occasionally slip out ears. Otherwise, great product!
Great for your money
I have tried several earphones.. For me this one is the best considering the price.. I tried J-buds as other reviewer suggest.. J-buds is fine but one side of the speaker died just after 4 months.. It was stated from some reviewer.. I guess they are right and I should listen.. So, for those who want the earphones that was cheap and good in quality, go for this one. I’m totally satisfied! Even the isolation sound is better than J-bud. I definitely recommended this earphone.
Not Bad For the Price
These headphones are great for the price! Not perfect, the bass is good, and they’re loud enough for me. I wouldn’t recommend to anyone looking for extreme bass and loudness…these aren’t close to professional muscian headphones by any measures, but definitely decent for any casual music lovers. I wear them while I work out and they stay in without any problems, which is what I was looking for.
Coby Earbugs
I bought these on a lark because the ones that came with the unit did not fit worth crap and they were very inexpensive. These fit and feel comfortable and sound great! I love them and would highly recommend!
Great Buy
I needed headphones that were cheap, but didn’t want to sacrifice on sound quality. These are ridiculously inexpensive, and the sound and sound isolation quality is truly exceptional for the price paid. The ear pads aren’t as “cushiony” as I’d like, but they are comfortable enough, and they are small so they actually stay in my ears, as opposed to the earphones that ship standard with Apple products. I have only had these for about a month, so I hope they last a while – I sleep with them on every night, and so far, they have stood the test. Worth every cent!
THEY WORK FOR ME
THEY FIT GOOD AND DO NOT ALLOW ANY OTHE SOUND EXCEPT YOUR MUSIC TO BE HEARD. GREAT FOR THE PRICE.
Good sound (but cheap) earphones for about five bucks. NICE.
I purchased this earphones three times. The first time I bought it, I loved it so much… for about five bucks you get comfortable, simple, good sound quality earphones. But what it lacks is durability…. I guess it’s the same for all in-ear earphones, but it breaks really easily…. and especially because I tend to wrap it on my iPod a lot and shove it into my school bag.
I would buy it again because it’s such a great pair of earphones, but I feel like I’m tossing 5bucks every time I buy it so…. I think I’ll invest in a little bit more pricey pair as soon as I get a chance. Shipping was quick and order was easy though, so I would buy from them again.
Excellent for Price
These headphones are amazing for their price. They should be sold for 20 bucks, and they would still be underpriced. The buds fit like gloves into the ears, and the sound isolation is amazing (my mom gets pissed haha). The buds barely fall off (one of them did once after 1 month of use). Generally a great earphone that I recommend to everyone.
Not worth the $
Purchased these as a gift for my teenage son. After about 30 minutes, he refused to use them anymore. I tried using them and found them to be extremely uncomfortable. Save your money and purchase other earphones.
Great Deal!
I wear these while I’m at the gym so for watching TV and listening to music while I run they’re great. I’m sure there are headphone out there with better sound, but definitely not for (…). These fit comfortably in my ears, unlike the standard ipod headphones and I don’t have to worry about them falling out. Would buy again, for sure.
Good & cheap, but…
Reg ear buds don’t fit my ears, so i bought these. They fit great. The problem is the cord is toooooo long. I am 5′1″. WIth the headphones in my ears, the cord reaches to the floor. I don’t keep my ipod in my shoe and am guessing most people don’t; so the cord could/should be shorter. I purchased them in May/09 and they no longer work due to all the excess cord being shoved in my pocket. (good thing so cheap)
Don’t buy these, you get what you pay for
Out of the box one side of these buds didn’t work. I spent a whole workout listening to music only in my left ear then promptly sent them back to amazon and bought jbuds, which have been great.
earphones okay
The earphones are light and comfortable when I use them, which isn’t often as there are few books with audio.Coby CVE92 Isolation Stereo Earphones
Descent Earphones
The Coby CVE92 is an attractive pair of earphones. Its white color will marry harmoniously with devices that are designed in keeping with iPod’s classic all-white color motif.
Sound Production
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The sound production is definitely not mediocre. In fact, it is surprisingly good for a pair of earphones in this price range. Most earphones in this price range sound a little tinny – not the CVE92 – it actually produces a pretty descent sound.
The audiophile will probably not be terribly impressed however – the frequency response of the Coby CVE92 is somewhat lacking for producing deeper bass sounds. Although it is not listed, I’d venture to guess it probably has a range of 20 Hz (bass response) to 20,000 Hz (treble response) – the frequency response of most of the run-of-the-mill earphones.
Higher quality headphone have better bass response of 12 Hz or less and treble response of 22,000 Hz or more.
Sound-Isolation
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Note that these are sound-isolating, not noise-canceling earphones. Noise-canceling earphones work a lot better at sound-isolation. However these cost *considerably* more. The Coby isolates sound by using its soft ear buds – they fit very snugly in your ears to block out external noise.
Comfort
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These earphones are extremely comfortable. The ear buds should readily conform to most ears to provide a snug and comfortable fit.
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The Coby CVE92 is a descent pair of earphones that most music lovers will be pleased with. The noise-isolating feature works reasonably well to block out most of the competing ambient noise. Unless you’re a die-hard audiophile, I think you’ll be quite happy with these.
OK
I did not purchase these. I ordered them with Pepsi Stuff points. They did not last very long and fell apart after a couple of weeks.
Comparing Five Low-Cost Earbuds
As a regular I-Pod user, I’ve never been that unhappy with the standard Apple I-Pod earbuds — they don’t sit terribly well in the ear, but I find the sound and design to be adequate. I’ve wondered if there is a low-cost alternative, and my wife doesn’t like them because they are too big and uncomfortable.
Here is a review of five low-priced alternatives bought on Amazon in March 2010. The story in a nutshell — all the $8-$10 earbuds are a slight step up from the Apple buds, all the $6 earbuds are a big step down.
JBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds (Black) (paid ten dollars) (Four stars)
Positives: Good sound, decent comfort, long cord
Negatives: Too long cord, no “slider”
A very solid sound — much like the Apple buds. These are a great low-cost in-ear alternative to the Apple buds. The sound balance is similar to the Apple’s, but a bit crisper and clearer, perhaps due more to the in-ear design than the actual technology. The JBuds ship with three sizes of silicone ear-inserts for different size ears, though I personally find the fit to be awkward and a bit slippery (see SkullCandy review below). A 54″ cord was the longest of the ones I tested, and arguably too long. Also, there is no “slider” on the cord to hold the buds together when you are storing them (A very nice feature of the standard Apple buds and others).
Skullcandy INK’D Earbuds (White) (paid ten dollars) (Four stars)
Positives: Great bass, very comfortable, long cord
Negatives: Too much bass, line-rustle noise in cord
How it is possible to get so much bass into a tiny and cheap earbud I cannot imagine, but there it is. Really impressive, but it’s actually a bit too much bass — the balance is off. If you are listening to bass heavy music, it’s overwhelming — I had to try to adjust the EQ on the I-Pod to bring it down, and even then a bit too heavy. The sound is not mushy or distorted, just like the equalizer is shifted too much. These in-ears come with three sizes of silicone ear-inserts for different size ears, and I find the fit to be great. A long 52″ cord, with a “slider” to hold the buds together when storing. A BIG concern — there’s a fair amount of cord-noise that rides in the line — if the cord is brushing against your shirt or jacket when moving, you hear the rustling right in your ear. I’ve had worse cases of this in the past, but it is very noticeable in these, and makes them less ideal for walking or moving situations. (Is this a problem with all in-ear buds that have a snug fit?)
Sony MDR-E818LP Fontopia Ear-Bud Headphones with Acoustic Twin Turbo Circuit (paid eight dollars) (Three stars)
Positives: Good sound
Negatives: Even bigger than Apple buds, poor packaging, short cord
To my ear, the Sony’s had the best sound of the five low-cost buds I tried — a solid step up from the Apple buds, for people who don’t like the in-ear style of bud. But a note of caution — these are slightly *bigger* than Apple earbuds, even without the foam covering. In my ear, the foam cover makes them comfortable enough, but they are rather large. At the same time, the Sony Fontopia has an unusually short 40″ cord (even shorter than the Apple 45″ that bothers some people), but it’s plenty long for typical uses (walking, etc.). There is no “slider” to hold the earbuds together when storing, which is a feature I like on the Apple buds. I have one big beef with these though — the earbuds have a thin foam cover over the speaker that helps it hold in your ear more firmly and comfortably. I have no problem with that, but you have to put the foam pads on yourself, and it’s very difficult. I ended up tearing one of them before I could even try them out. It’s very frustrating to buy a new product that breaks before you can even use it. These deserve four start on performance, but gotta ding them on the design and packaging.
Panasonic RP-HV21Portable EarDrops Earbud Headphones (Black) (paid six-dollars) (one star)
Positives: None
Negatives: Huge earbud, terrible sound
I liked the look of these when I got them out of the package, but they are a bigger and worse alternative to the standard Apple earbuds. A very “tinny” and shallow sound compared with others at the same price point. They’re too big for comfort in my ear, though that’s always a personal consideration — these Panasonics are larger than the Apple buds and equally hard surface.These Panasonics are about the same size as the Sony MDR-E818LP Fontopia earbuds, but those have a foam pad that helps hold them in and provide a little comfort. the “Clip” feature on these (the two buds can clip together, or clip to clothing or cords when not in use) is nice, but doesn’t override all the performance downsides. I’m tossing them — way worse than the basic Apple buds.
Coby CVE92 Isolation Stereo Earphones (paid six dollars) (one-star)
Positives: None
Negatives: terrible sound
These are cheap and I like the packaging (just in a plastic ziplock, not clamshells and fluff), but the performance is simply substandard for the pricerange, These Coby’s have a very muffled sound, and don’t come with different size silicone ear inserts (most people know these really aren’t one-size-fits-all). I’m tossing them — way worse than the basic Apple buds.
I bought several. These are very High-Quality
These are high quality, durable headphones being sold at a steal!
I’ve tried other headphones before, but these take the cake for the price.
Equivalent if not better than Sony Head buds I’ve tried.
They isolate a decent amount of sound to other people, but mainly to isolate ambiance around you perfectly.
I’m impressed with the bass quality.
I’m using several of them as audio sends back to players (musicians) in my mini studio.
They’re worth the price.