They're a widely available, entry-level set that sell well, but what's the sound quality like and are they well made? I purchased these and wasn't too sure how good they'd be but they have exceeded my expectations for ease of use and great sound quality so I purchased a second pair for my teen. Although these are over-the-head headphones that are normally characterized by their bulky nature, this model can be folded into a more compact form.

The full range of sounds is nicely balanced, but that upper frequency shimmer you hear on the best headphones and the solid, thunderous bass, at the lowest frequencies is not here. I wanted some headphones I could use when I'm in the house cleaning or to tune the children out for a short while lol. Therefore, it's good to always have a full charge before use, as you won't have that to fall back on. Headphones with a battery life of around 10 hours or more are already more suitable for commuting and shorter journeys. In fact, you might be hard-pressed to notice much of a difference between the regular and Bass Boost mode playback--my daughter actually couldn't tell them apart.Headphones consist of many important parts, including the diaphragm, which is responsible for converting electrical signals into sound. A diaphragm with a thickness of around 20 mm is not as quick to respond to changes in the audio signal, and this results in poorer bass listening. It's particularly important to choose headphones with a good acoustic seal for travelling, to avoid annoying your fellow passengers. Guess I should sell em online to someone who thinks jvc makes the best of everything like I used to think.

Each of the five members of our professional listening panel, who have a range of ages and ear sizes, gives a rating for how comfortable they find the headphones to wear, and we take an average. Personally, I found highs and female vocals to be clear without being overly harsh or sibilant; bass was admittedly a bit thin in the "regular" setting, but activating Bass Boost thankfully didn't turn things into a muddy, sloggy mess. The flat foldable design and swivelling ear pads, mean these headphones will keep you entertained on the move and will fit nicely in your bag when not in use. luckily I have many other pairs of head phones, these are going back to the bottom of the drawer, little used, and forgotten.They'll go loud if that's what you want, but these aren't necessarily geared for bass-heads even though a central feature of their marketing identity is the Bass Boost capability.