a-JAYS Three, Black

I was looking for good earbuds in the ~$50 range and came across these in many headphone reviews on audio forums. Other models I was considering were the Monster iSport and Klipsch S4. I'm pretty picky about my audio systems (own some good 5.1/7.1 headsets and home theater setups), so I was looking for something good for all around use with responsive bass and consistent mids/highs.Upon receiving these, I was impressed with the packaging. They come in a very well designed "capsule", so to speak, and contain the headphones, 3 sets of rubber earpieces, airline adapters, and case. Everything is minimalistic in style, but very functional in practice. The headphone cable is like linguine (while most are like spaghetti), which I think makes them kink less and a little more resistant to potentially being cut or torn/stripped. The connector is 90 degree rather than straight, which isn't good or bad, but may affect your choice. It is quite flat, so it should work well with cell phones in a pocket and you won't need to worry about the cable bending near the connector.In the interest of full disclosure, I switched out the rubber earpieces for a pair of the Comply T-200 isolation foam tips because I have never had luck with the silicone/rubber tips staying in my ears. With these, I am able to hear everything (which may affect my review, because the isolation makes listening very immersive). The sound is very balanced overall; the highs are strong, the mids are very full, and the bass can nearly be felt (across all genres - electronic, rap, rock, and classical). I imagine that these would perform similarly with the rubber tips; the foam definitely enhances the sound, but they do not compensate for anything.In short - these are easily one of the best options in the $50 price range, and offer great sound, a functional yet aesthetically pleasing design, and a great price.EDIT: June 13, 2013Having used these for about 6 months now, I can say that almost nothing has changed; the sound is balanced, the bass is still incredibly strong (to the point of almost being unbalanced), and the flat cable has essentially eliminated tangling. I've been using the stock rubber earpieces since my Comply tips wore out, and they don't sound much different. They're actually much better designed tips, because most brands refuse to stay comfortably in my inner ear; these almost never fall out.I still stand by my initial review. For $50, you can't go wrong with these.

Sounds really good but the bass isn't all that great. Although, I was expecting that because it is the higher end of the a-Jays and was told this before hand. I like the way they feel in my air and they are very effective when it comes to noise isolation. I can't hear anything around me while I am listening to music. I would recommend these.Update July 2014I have begun to experience an issue with a frayed wire from standard use and being well taken care of. I have emailed the seller to see about a resolution since they are less than a year old. I will update with further information.

I am probably not the target demographic for these. I have no clue who "a-JAY" is and don't even care to look him up. I listen to earbuds 1-2 hours per day, mostly at the gym. I noticed at the airport that I lost my earbuds at the start of a 2-1/2 week trip out of the country. I had the choice of Skull Candy or these. Admittedly, I didn't expect much from these. I figured for $60, they couldn't be worse than the $25 Skull Candies. I was right.The positives: The sound quality is excellent. It is rich, without being overloaded on the high or low end. They do not distort at high volume. I have purchased earbuds for as much as $200 in the past, and these rank near the top for sound quality.The minuses: They look stupid. They were clearly made to stand out, and as such, the obnoxiously wide cord is bulky and causes more pull on the buds than normal cords. (It is about 1/4" wide.) It is made of a rubber-like material that tends to pull a bit when rubbing on clothing. Additionally, the housings of the buds are thick and the cord enters at an awkward angle, making it difficult to get a good seating in the ear. This all makes for a difficult time keeping these in the ears, particularly during high intensity exercise, like running, and HIIT.For sitting, walking around, and normal weightlifting, they are okay. I would recommend these for someone who wants excellent sound quality at a reasonable price, doesn't mind the appearance, and won't use them during exercise.

Great earbuds for the money! Rugged, durable, and never tangle! Sound is very very very good with nice bass, strong mids, and thorough highs. Even comfortable enough to wear while sleeping. I purchased a second pair after a year, not because I needed them, but as a gift, as mine are still going strong, even after continued daily/evening use. While not in direct competition for the upper echelon of big money IEM's, at this price point, you get what you pay for, and so much more by sounding high end without paying high end.

Pros:-Good build quality.-Flat cable is not too heavy, but very durable feeling and extremely tangle resistant.-They are fairly small.-Crisp clean bass. Definately not bass heavy phones, but accurate and clean sounding.-Mids are also clean and accurate.-Lifetime WarrantyCons:-uncomfortable. The size tips that came on the buds were the correct size, but still hurt my ears after 10 minutes.-The treble on these phones is super loud. So loud that "s" sounds pierce your eardrums. Also cymbals will destroy your hearing. I plugged them into my home theater receiver and turned down the treble to -50%, and they sounded neutral! I wouldn't recomend these to anyone looking to keep their hearing.-The little carrying case that comes with them doesn't open or close smoothly.

Not very good !!!, I bought this earphones 3 months ago, I used them almost everyday!! they broke and it's kinda complicated to get them fixed so I had to buy a new pair of course something that could last more than 3 months, I don't recommend this product!!! they sound good but...Not recommended!!! :-(

Die sehr unterschiedlichen Feedbacks haben mich etwas verunsichert, aber ich bin mit Klang und Tragekomfort sehr zufrieden. Ich höre Musik zu 99% über Spotify und fast immer mobil - gelegentlich im Büro, wenn es mir drumherum zu laut wird. Ich finde die dämmenden Eigenschaften daher prima und, wenn man das Kabel über dem Ohr trägt, auch den Tragekomfort im Gehen sehr gut. Ich vergesse die Kopfhörer sehr schnell.Der Klang gefällt mir gut. Er hat viel Klarheit in den Höhen und Mitten und einen kräftigen Bass. Je nach Musikrichtung ist der mir in manchen wenigen Fällen etwas zu viel, aber bisher hat etwas Lautstärken-Reduktion zum Ausgleich ausgereicht.Das mitgelieferte Etui finde ich fummelig. Daher habe ich das Kabel meist in Jacken- oder Ledertasche. Die flache Ausführung hilft tatsächlich gegen Verknotung.

Ho acquistato questi auricolari dopo che i miei Sony MDR-EX51 si sono rotti e perché stufo dei suoni pessimi delle cuffie Apple (iPhone 5) e Samsung (Galaxy S2), le prime impossibili da indossare e con un suono plasticoso e veramente brutto che oltretutto disturba i vicini quando sei in biblioteca o in treno (NB: ascolto musica al 40% max 50% del volume!), le seconde con una qualità del suono talmente pessima che ti fa passare la voglia di ascoltare della musica. Dopo diverse indagini e su consiglio di un amico, ho scelto le A-Jays e devo dire che 40 euro sono un prezzo irrisorio per la qualità del prodotto.La confezione è curata in modo maniacale, fatta di un materiale molto piacevole al tatto; come altri hanno notato, il meccanismo di apertura è un po' ostico ma assicura l'integrità del prodotto e degli accessori. In ogni caso, la devi aprire qualche volta mica tutti i giorni!Oltre agli auricolari, su cui sono montati dei cuscinetti di silicone di grandezza media, ci sono altre quattro coppie di cuscinetti di dimensione crescente (XXS, XS, S e L) per adattarsi a qualsiasi canale auricolare. La sostituzione del cuscinetto non è molto agevole, ma dopo aver preso la mano diventa più semplice. L'adattatore per aereo e lo sdoppiatore sono utili accessori, anche se personalmente non li uso.L'astuccio di trasporto in dotazione sarebbe anche una bella idea, se non fosse che è davvero difficile inserirvi le cuffie senza strozzare il cavo che, essendo piatto e anti-attorcigliamento, offre una certa resistenza al piegamento e quindi tende a "saltare su". Avrei preferito un astuccio morbido, forse meno pulito dal punto di vista del design ma sicuramente più pratico e utile.La qualità del suono è ottima, con qualsiasi tipo di musica. I bassi sono corposi e profondi (ma, come sempre con gli auricolari in-ear, questo aspetto dipende anche da come vengono posizionati nell'orecchio), i medi non sono eccessivamente "telefonici" e gli alti sono brillanti. Il suono, nel suo insieme, è a mio parere molto bilanciato e con un'ottima dinamica, che può anche migliorare se il player è dotato di un buon equalizzatore avanzato. E' ottimo l'isolamento dai rumori esterni, quindi occhio a non usarle in macchina o in generale per strada. A questo proposito, non ho avuto modo di provarle correndo quindi non posso confermare in prima persona quanto detto da alcuni recensori riguardo il rumore prodotto dallo sfregamento del cavo sul corpo durante l'attività sportiva, rumore che arriverebbe fino agli auricolari e sarebbe molto fastidioso. Ho però notato che in effetti si genera un rumore un po' sordo quando si tocca il cavo, quindi penso che l'osservazione degli altri sia pertinente.In definitiva, comunque, a pochi giorni dall'acquisto non posso che dirmi soddisfatto. Con il tempo la qualità dovrebbe addirittura migliorare (non ho sottoposto le cuffie a burn-in) quindi mi aspettano ore ed ore di un suono veramente eccellente.

Après avoir testé plusieurs intras de gammes à peu près identiques, de différentes marques (AKG, Sony, Koss entre autres), je trouve ces A-Jays three très bon. Sans être audiophile, le son restitué est plutôt bon, dans la moyenne haute de la gamme je dirais. Surtout si les écouteurs sont couplés à un bon lecteur et de bons fichiers musicaux (pas d'ipod touch et de mp3 mauvaise qualité par exemple). Pour écouter de la musique où les basses sont assez importantes comme du rap, du dubstep ou de l'electro, je ne trouve pas qu'elles soient baveuses, mais peut-être pas assez mises en avant. Mais pour ce prix c'est normal, d'ailleurs sinon autant acheter des Monster Beats.Au niveau design et ergonomie, je les trouve presque parfait. Contrairement à ceux qui m'ont précédé, je trouve le casque très solide (ça fait 8 mois que je le trimballe partout tous les jours, sous la pluie du Nord, sous le vent, en footing, etc.). Les fils plats sont un avantage comme un inconvénient : d'une part ça évite les noeuds et ça facilite le rangement ET le port du casque; d'autre part ça crée des bruits pas très agréables lorsqu'ils touchent des objets (vestes, barbes pour ceux qui en ont) ce qui pousse à monter le son. Personnellement je trouve qu'ils entrent très bien dans l'oreille, le côté anguleux ne pose pas tant de problème, c'est même un avantage quand on veut poser sa tête contre quelque chose, comme en étant allongé.Le packaging est très bon, rien à redire, on sent la qualité avec tous les accessoires nécessaires : divers embouts, boîte de rangement, doubleur de prise jack...Bref, si vous cherchez des bons intras à +/- 50€, n'hésitez pas!

After reading many reviews for a variety of earphones in a similar price range to these a-jay three earphones I decided to go for them due the high ratings they had recieved. I do not regret this purchase at all, they are superb earphones for the money and are no comparison to my previous Philips earphones which were similarly priced.After taking the earphones out of the box they come with many other accessories including a stylish and practical case to store them in safely when you aren't using them. The earphones themselves are very well designed and look very stylish also. Comparing the feel of these earphones to previous ones the build quality seems to be significantly better. The tangle-free cable does actually work and saves you fiddling around for around five minutes untangling your earphones before you can use them as well as adding to their unique and modern look. These earphones look and feel a lot more expensive than they actually are!When first using the earphones, for me, the normal sized ear sleeves provided a very comfortable fit and the earphones do not fall out, and on top of this there are a range of different sizes included in the package if this is not the case for you. The bass is definitely noticeable as soon as you first use these headphones, they sound incredibly good. Personally I think they are ideally suited for more modern music genres which are bass heavy. I have found they are ideal for genres such as r&b, hip hop, reggae and pop.The only downside, which doesn't affect the earphones, is the packaging. The plastic box is so fiddly to open and close which has to be done using a pen or something similar to open with.The sound quality and overall look is faultless. I would highly recommend these earphones, and can assure you that you will definitely not regret this purchase - they are outstanding.

Great quality for value, this is my 3rd pair. They provide various sizes of earbuds to suit your ear size. I can wear these on a long-haul flight for 12 hours non stop without any pain. The sound is good and works well for my broad interest in different music genres. There is some cable noise, but you would not notice it unless you keep bumping the flat cables. On average, these earphones lasted me 1.5-2 years per pair. The previous pairs worn off at the connection with the socket, but everything has its lifespan. The only drawback is their so called carrying case which is rather small and difficult to utilise.