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We have collected 3 reviews of the Jays v-Jays. Experts rate Jays v-Jays 7.3/10. Reviewsor.com helps you find reviews, best prices, user reviews of the Jays v-Jays and Jays Headsets.
Until now, anyone looking for a pair of 'ultra-lightweight' headphones had a choice between the Sennheiser PX100/PX200 or the Koss PortaPro. However, Senheiser's two models have now been updated (and are less generous with accessories), and the Koss is guaranteed to inadvertently rip out your hair. So although the v-Jays are almost certainly less gifted when it comes to hair removal, they may shape up to be a decent alternative. Like the c-Jays, the v-Jays have a minimalist design that's mainly based on fibreglass and plastic. They seem sturdy enough and they won't take up too much room in your bag. The v-Jays have a single slim, black headband with slide-out extenders to increase the size, and the earphones themselves can be folded up into the middle of the headband when not in use (see insert). We found the headband so comfy that we soon forgot we were wearing it. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for the earpads. The v-Jays' transducers are big, especially for headphones designed for use on the move, and the plastic moulding and sponge covering fit tightly around them.
Swedish headphone maker Jays isn't exactly a newcomer to the market, but the company's products had yet to make their way to the CNET Reviews desk until quite recently. The first pair to earn the privilege is a sleek on-ear model with a superlightweight and compact design dubbed the V-Jays ($98). These headphones offer reasonably balanced sound and an understated style that will surely appeal to the eye of many an earbud hater, but flimsy elements and an anemic low-end response will turn some potential buyers off. On first glance, the V-Jays Headphones remind us of the original cassette Walkman models, thanks to their low-profile design, small earpads, and use of a Y-cable rather than a single cord descending from one earpiece. However, the V-Jays certainly look more refined with their square earpads and the glossy black finish on the ends of the headband. Also, the multidirectional pivot of the earpieces proves these 'phones are a step above the cheap-o giveaway models. Plus, the cord is exceptionally thick and features good reinforcement at the gold-plated plugs. Still, we can't help but think that the V-Jays seem rather flimsy and delicate, probably because of the use of so little material in their construction.
From the same icy lands that bring us flat-packed particle-board furniture, savory meatballs, and chewy candy fish, a company by the name of Jays set up shop in 2006 producing premium headphones. (We’re talking about Sweden, by the way.) Though Jays began carving out a name for itself with an extensive line of in-ear headphones, 2009 ushered in the very first on-ear models: including the bass-loaded v-Jays, which retail for £60, or about $98 with current exchange rates. Despite a rather unassuming design, the v-Jays impressed us with their comfortable fit, clean highs, and uncharacteristically skull-rattling bass. Buyers looking for a pair of glitzy pair of headphones that really advertise their triple digit price tag might be a bit disappointed by the decided low-key approach Jays has taken with the v-Jays, but we loved it. There’s only a short band of glossy black accenting near the earpieces – the rest of the plastic has a matte, rubbery feel that reminded us of the durable finish on ThinkPad laptops. The different pieces fit snugly, giving the impression of quality, and little touches, like a strip of faux suede lining the bottom of the headband, definitely help clearly differentiate these from cheaper alternatives.
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