JBuds J3 Micro Atomic In-Ear Earphones with Travel Case (Titanium Silver)
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The Mothership has Landed! JBuds J3 Micro Atomic. Full metal housing and components, cold forged from solid aluminum core. Stunning anodized finish. Tactile L/R ID system. Revolutionized flex joints. Laser cut bassport. Laser etched logo details. Full spectrum, hyper balanced micro drivers. Legendary JBuds sound. The sleekest, sexiest profile ever. A perfect fit. The J3 Micro Atomic Earphones are the JBuds, redefined. Part of JLab’s futurist new design paradigm, the Atomic Wave. Building on JLab’s legendary JBuds sound signature, the Micro Atomics pair the superior resonance of carefully crafted aluminum housing with perfectly balanced full spectrum drivers to deliver a stunning new level of acoustic performance. The rich, dynamic soundstage features crystal clear highs, deep, full mids, and tight, punchy bass. The J3’s ultra slim, ergonomic profile is designed for easy grip, an amazingly comfortable in-ear fit, and first-class noise isolation. The Micro Atomics are built to last with rugged aluminum housing and components, durable rubber flex joints, premium quality micro-braided anti-tangle cable, stainless steel mesh filters at the sound tube and baseport, a durable inline cord slide, and a 24ct gold plated 3.5 mm audio jack for premium, no-loss sound connection to your audio device. The entire product is covered by JLab’s no hassle one-year warranty. Soft silicone cushions are included in four sizes (XS, S, M, and L) to assure an ideal fit from the smallest ears to the largest. Also included is a sleek, rugged, designer travel case to protect and organize your Micro Atomics and accessories for travel. The travel case features durable woven nylon Jacquard over a rugged EVA shell, a long-lasting composite zipper, an internal mesh pocket, a 3-D molded JLab logo, and molded JLab tactile zipper grip.
Features
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
- Aluminum housing and balanced full spectrum micro drivers deliver a stunning new level of acoustic performance.
- Rich, dynamic soundstage with crystal clear highs, deep, full mids, and tight, punchy bass
- Includes 4 sizes of soft silicone ear buds for a super comfortable, noise isolating fit, and a sleek, designer travel case.
- Gold plated 3.5 mm audio jack for premium, no-loss sound connection to your audio device.
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 1 x 1 x 1 inches
- Weight: 0 pounds
2 pair dead after 6 months
I bought 2 pair of these headphones, 1 as a gift and 1 for myself. I was really happy with them at first but the quality of this product has proven to be very disappointing. They are comfortable and sound great for the price. They don’t have as much bass as some ear buds I’ve used, but the clarity and sound quality are excellent. I also really like the case and the silicone tips feel good and come in a nice variety of sizes. Unfortunately, these headphones didn’t last very long. 1 pair shorted out after about 3 months. The second pair died after 6 months. These headphones are fairly inexpensive and I know… you get what you pay for. Still, regardless of the price,I expect them to last longer than 6 months. I would not recommend these headphones and will stay away from this company’s products in the future.
Worse than I expected
Out of the box, the JBuds J3 headphones looked slightly like a previous purchase I have made of the Skullcandy Ink’d in-ear headphone, which I did not like.
The cords are pretty stiff and the ear buds are actually quite hard. This makes it kind of uncomfortable to wear. When you put the buds into your ear they kind of make the feeling of being underwater (in a bad way). Other in-ear buds are much better and feel very comfortable such as the Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia In-The-Ear Headphones, White which are personally my favorite pair I’ve ever bought.
Now other than comfort, their sound quality is pretty horrible.
I tried playing a few different genres, and for some reason, they just brought out the bass in all of the songs (as many reviewers have stated previously, and I agree COMPLETELY with). The sound quality in general is under par, and it just does a bad job. In fact, I actually think the generic iPod headphones sound better than these. I am by no means an audiophile, yet I can tell that these produce poor quality music.
Here’s what I did like.
I did like the 4 different ear bud sizes, as most in-ear buds come with only 3 different sizes, and these headphones are quite small and look cool. I also like the fact that the cord is a very nice size, and i like the Y-shape of the cord because it looks “cooler” in my opinion. They are also pretty cheap I guess, I bought mine for around $25, but are kind of a waste of money. I really don’t plan on using these, as they are a pretty big disappointment. Spend your money on better headphones, you might regret buying these.
Pros:
-Cool style
-Price
-4 different ear bud sizes
-small
Cons:
-Quality (too much bass/bad sound quality)
-Comfort (ear buds are very stiff)
Annoying clicking noises, died after a couple of months of use. Not recommended.
As many others said it has a nice looking. It fit well to my year. However, it had clicking noises (like electro static noises) from the beginning. After a couple of months it stop working. No sound at all. I used it only when I was working at desk. Not during running or other exercise. Now I know other people mentioned this problem. So, it is not an isolated issue. I should have read them before buying it. I will look for another pair by a different manufacturer.
Best ear phones I’ve used
After approximately 1 month of use, the ear phones have worked very well. They tend to block out extraneous sounds from out side, while still having the clarity you expect from a good set. However, I do believe the carrying case is an unnecessary item.
worth your money
Recently I bought these after a very long fight for affordable and good earphones..
Thanks to amazon and their customers for the reviews. I believed them and guess what? these are the best in ear head phones you can ask for. I was pretty much impressed with the sound quality of these.
Recently I went to the MAC store in NY to exchange my friends earphones. I think it is the busiest store in NY after the iPhone 4 release, It was very noisy and I thought this is the nice place to check my Jbuds quality, there was a big collection of expensive headphones in the store and I was trying them on to compare with mine. I always wanted to buy Monster Beats by Dr. (Something.. I forgot) because of their style and quality.. I tried to compare them with my Jbuds and seriously they were awesome then I tried mine, Trust Me! I felt so good that actually my Jbuds is equally good in the quality and bass effects. Then I ran to my friend to ask him to try and compare my earphones with Monster Beats, even he was convinced that Jbuds is really good. Then I came out of the store with a smiling face and I was proud of myself that I got my money worth actually even more…
Thanks to JLAB for creating affordable Monster Jbeats(JBUDS) for an affordable price..
Wonderful Customer Service
I can’t speak for the audio quality of these headphones, as I am far from an expert in that area. They work well enough for my listening needs!
What I can attest to is the high quality of customer service that JLab offers. The left earbud stopped working after about 7 months of use. I simply emailed customer service, told them the product and order number, and they mailed me a new pair.
I can highly recommend these products based on customer service alone.
OK, but not the best
This earphone is a little lacking in the mid range without modification. I find that I have to increase between 1K-6K to get the vocals to play clearly, but once I set them, it plays alright. The noise isolation is good. 4 sizes of buds-I use the 2nd smallest. Smooth coating on the wires reduces rubbing noises. It’s better than the cheap stuff that comes prepackaged with most mp3 players. But, I thought my previous EP630 and CX300 were a little better than these, although I don’t have them anymore to compare with, so I couldn’t be definitive on that.
Decent, but with some key issues.
First of all, these feel like solid headphones. I haven’t had them long enough to see if they can stand up to the test of time, but they certainly look and feel the part. These also have fantastic bass, which is best described as overwhelming. They have the strongest bass of any other earbud headphones which I have tried within this price range (~$25). While listening to music, it is fine. The bass is, however, far too much when using it for video games (I tried it with Modern Warfare 2 on an Xbox 360). I find myself wishing that it were possible to readjust it.
My main issues are the following:
1. The sound will begin to crack on some loud and fast paced songs to the point of being unbearable.
2. Any type of contact with the cord with or without the sound on is loudly audible. This includes so much as rubbing the cord slightly, or even breathing on it. This is my main issue with these phones, and while I am not completely displeased with my purchase, I probably won’t buy these again the next time I go headphone shopping.
Edit: It was windy outside today and the noise it made by hitting the cord for these headphones was louder than the music I was listening to.
Edit #2: While the issue with bumping the cord still exists, the sound quality has greatly improved over time. The bass is now very nice and not at all overwhelming. These are great headphones, but unfortunately not for active people who have to move around with them. I have added a star because of the increase in sound quality.
Excellent for the price
I’ve had these since December and I use them every day for most of the day, and they’ve held up very well. The only downside is that there’s a little bit too much treble and not enough bass initially, and as you break them in (as the manufacturer tells you to), they get better, but I had to use the ‘treble reducer’ setting on my iPhone to get the sound I wanted.
They’re extremely comfortable and durable, and for $25 you’re just not going to find a better pair of this style of headphone. Also, despite what a few odd reviews might say, they work just fine with any and all iPods and iPhones.
Good Customer Service and Product
I had a problem with an older product of mine from JLab and they were extremely helpful in resolving it. My old headphones were replaced with the J3’s and they are amazing. Sound great, very durable. Customer service was outstanding. Definitely recommend, and would purchase more in the future.
Boom for your buck
Many of the other reviews have already said it, but I just wanted to reiterate the value of the J3s. Either everyone else is charging way too much or JLab is a non-profit organization (obviously the former).
My only complaint is that they didn’t hold up the second time I put them through the washing machine. I have a tendency to leave them in my pockets after using them at the gym. Somehow they made it through the first wash. Time to save up for a new pair…which fortunately shouldn’t take too long.
Good Headphones for a Good Price
These are the best headphones that I’ve ever owned. You do have to burn them in first before getting the optimum sound quality, but they’ll sound amazing after! On my own mistake, I broke my headphones by wrapping them too tightly around my iPod. J-lab sent me another pair for FREE under warranty. I have never been able to do that with any other headphones that I have owned. J-lab actually cares for their customers unlike some other companies. I would definitely recommend these headphones to anyone that is sick of their plain old headphones.
You will not regret them!
First of all, I have to say, these are AMAZING.
My first pair of these were defunct, because apparently something happened with my left ear bud. The bass was not so great, and the volume was lower. Also it wasn’t as clear. I sent in a customer service email, and I got a very prompt reply. They were so quick about it, and I received a new pair after just a couple days.
The sound quality is great. I noticed, if you burn-in the earbuds, they sound so much better. Even 15-20 hours is all that’s needed to set them right.
Bass is also amazing. The only time you don’t hear it, is if it’s not completely in your ear. I can easily say it sizes up to BOSE headphones, except that highs, lows, midtones are very very clear. Insanely clear, if you use the burn-in @ JLab’s website, which exercises the drivers really well. It’s so clear that at loud volumes, violin, piano, etc and high pitches destroy my ear lol
Customer service is great, and over-all a great company. Nice cord, nice aluminium shell for the buds. Seriously, worth every penny, and they’re so confident with the 1 year guarantee. Amazing.
Good value
I let these break in for about 24 hours before listening and I was pleasantly surprised. They sound very nice. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a good price on some quality headphones.
Gorgeous, durable, and exceptionally clear
I bought these headphones after my iPod headphones broke. Before that I used Sony, iLove, and Coby. Compared to the aforementioned brands, these high-quality JBuds J3s are like the difference between day and night. When I first listened to them, I was amazed by their clarity. I felt like I was in the studio, listening to the band recording the song! It’s that clear. The treble is good, and they they have amazing brightness and dynamic volume.
They are gorgeous looking. I own the slick black and the gray colors. Both sound great. They are comfortable and durable. They are sure to last you much longer than your previous headphones. My black pair got water on it accidental, and now the right ear does not sound that great, so avoid contact with water! The also don’t tangle easily because of the material of the wire. The case is exceptionally useful. I got them from eBay for around $20, which is the cheapest I’ve seen them.
The only concern I have with them, is that when I am at the gym or in the car, too much background sound is leaking into my ear. I have to turn up my iPod louder to hear the music.
Doesn’t work on Iphone 3G
After I read all the reviews I thought it would be great to try those headphones for my Iphone, which it does specify in the product details that they are compatible with Iphone. Well, I was so excited when I got them by mail the next day, that I right away tried them and plug them to my Iphone 3G, no sound, no vocal, just a low soft background kind of sound like in a cave. I will return them back, because I expected for $25 that it could work for my Iphone and my other ipod, which I didn’t try yet, but even it worked well for the ipod, for that price I want them to work well for my Iphone.
New ear buds
I needed to replace my Sony noise-cancelling’s, but finances are going other directions. Got an ad from Amazon and decided to spring for the J3’s from JLab. Price was great (on sale) and the sound is good. Not as much bass, but I haven’t broken them in good yet either. Anyway I’m very pleased with my purchase and time will tell if they hold up. There was also a great case included that will likely continue to carry my buds even after I wear these out (or maybe if they hold up I’ll be passing this along since I’ll get a new one). You could do worse and spend a lot more money than I’ve invested in JBuds, J3 Micro Atomic In-Ear Earphones.
Ok earphones
Honestly, don’t notice anything that great with these other than blocking out my coworkers voices. They are average earphones and you get what you pay for. So you don’t pay much, don’t expect much.
I’ll put it to you this way:
I bought it once. After a couple of months eventually one ear-piece stopped working (which seems to be the case with headphones in general, usually from a worn wire within the cable so it didn’t bother me and actually took a while to occur since the cable is sturdy enough). To make a long-story short, I liked the first pair so much that I re-ordered a replacement. This review is about the replacement so if you want to know something semi-concrete, read the first review or just buy it and as be happy as I am.
Worked great, then died
I purchased these headphones from here about 3 weeks ago. When i got them I thought they were the greatest headphones i ever had. I went through the burn in process to make sure that I would get the best sound quality from them and to make sure I would not damage them. The sound was amazing, the bass, the clarity and the sound isolation was great as well. You can’t hear a thing with them on. But after a few weeks of normal use the left headphone suddenly sounded lower than the right one. At first I thought there was something wrong with my ears but then I switched them and the volume was still low. The next day, the left headphone went out completely. I am now returning this product and looking for other earphones to purchase. I liked these earphones so much, but they just stopped working.