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Color: Black Pearl | Style: Earphones
- The 5th anniversary model of the best-selling JBuds line
- Ergonomically engineered for a soft, ultra comfortable fit
- Incredibly smooth wide range titanium micro drivers
- All aluminum construction with four footKevlar reinforced cable and rugged, firm flexing joints
- Includes four different sized tips, cable clip, and JLab's world-class warranty and service
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Product Description
Color: Black Pearl | Style: Earphones
From the Manufacturer
Crafted by 5 years of innovation in audio technology
JLab marks the 5th anniversary of the best-selling JBuds line with the striking new J5, the most universally appealing JBuds ever. The J5's titanium micro drivers deliver an incredibly smooth and consistent response across the entire frequency curve, from deep, rich bass to full, luscious mids and crisp, vibrant highs. The all new 45° angle jack leverages the strength of pure metal with the durability of firm flexing rubber. The Y joint features the rugged exoskeleton pioneered on the J4, but lighter and more compact. The lightweight cable is reinforced with Kevlar for optimum flexibility and strength. Sleek, refined housing ergonomics deliver an ultra comfortable fit with a smooth, satin soft feeling inside the ear. The rear bass port offers the optimal mix of airflow to the drivers through an eye-catching inset rear chrome grill inspired by Italian supercars. Crafted from solid aluminum and polished with a silky, scratch-resistant anodized finish, the J5 is available in an array of sinful color pairings. 24 karat gold plated 3.5 mm jacks for premium, lossless connection. Includes 4 pairs of soft, silicone cushions in XS, S, M, L, as well as a detachable clip for securing the cable. Compatible with our soft double flange Pro tips for even greater range of custom fit, and with JLab's removable ear hooks. Compatible With:Tablets: Kindle Fire, iPad, Motorola Zoom, HP Touchpad, Asus EEE Pad, Acer Iconia, Toshiba Thrive, Coby Kyros, Viewsonic, Sony, Blackberry Playbook, Vizio, Archos, Android, Dell, T-Mobile, and other tablets*. MP3 players: All iPods, Sansa, Sandisk, Coby, Archos, Sony, Creative, Sylvania, and others*. eReaders: Kindle and others* Computers: All laptops, notebooks, and desktops* *JBuds are compatible with any portable devices with a standard 3.5 mm jack. Please check your device specifications or manufacturer for any further compatibility details. Also available with an in-line microphone (J5M) for use with iPhone, Android, HTC, Blackberry, and other mobile phones, as well as tablets with VOIP apps, including Skype*.  Your Satisfaction Is Guaranteed.JLab guarantees your satisfaction on every JLab product, no matter what. All JLab products sold on Amazon come with a limited one-year warranty and JLab's world-class customer service. Please use the serial number on your warranty card to register your product with JLab. Contact JLab Customer Service here. So, how can we help you today? |
The JBuds Earphones Line
Premium earbuds-style headphones with a range of cutting edge features.
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Product Description
JLab marks the 5th anniversary of the best-selling JBuds line with the striking new J5. Benefiting from five years of evolution in design, sound quality, durability, and comfort, the J5 earbuds-style headphones represent the most universally appealing JBuds ever. JLab continues to refine our signature sound, fueled by a dialogue with thousands of customers on how different JBuds models translate their favorite tracks and genres. The J5's titanium micro drivers deliver an incredibly smooth and consistent response across the entire frequency curve, from deep, rich bass to full, luscious mids and crisp, vibrant highs. The all new 45° angle jack leverages the strength of pure metal with the durability of flexing rubber. The Y joint features the rugged exoskeleton pioneered on the J4, now more compact. The lightweight cable is reinforced with Kevlar for optimum flexibility and strength. Sleek housing ergonomics deliver an ultra comfortable fit with a satin soft feeling inside the ear. The J5 is so comfortable, you can barely feel you're wearing earbuds. The rear bass port offers the optimal mix of airflow to the drivers through an inset rear chrome grill inspired by Italian supercars. The front housing sports a contrasting metal bling ring, protective front chrome grill, and JLab's classic sound tube, compatible with our double flange tips. Crafted from solid aluminum and polished with a silky anodized finish, the J5 is available in an array of sinful colors. 24 karat gold plated 3.5 mm jack for premium, lossless connection. Details include laser engraved logos and custom '5' strain relief. Includes 4 pairs of silicone cushions as well as a clip for securing the cable. Compatible with JLab's sport ear hooks. Compatible with Kindle Fire, iPad, iPod, tablets, MP3 players, and other devices with a standard 3.5 mm jack. Also available with mic (J5M) for use with mobile phones and tablets. Backed by JLab's limited one year warranty and world-class support.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
81 of 84 people found the following review helpful
Style Name:Earphones with mic| Color Name:Black Pearl|Amazon Verified Purchase
Out of the package these look a lot like the j3s but in a great new package. It's like a foil bag that you just rip open. The 45 degree angle plug isn't quite as good as a 90 but it's an improvement. The stress pints on the cable are beefed up compared to the j3s but not as bulky as the j4s. The wire is plenty long and seems very delicate and its rubbery feeling instead of slick like the j3s. Most of my jbuds last 3 -6 months so we'll wait and see. The mic is in a great place, it's closer to the y in the cable and just feels better using the control functions. They changed their warranty and it sucks now. If you're looking for the best warranty it's skullcandy HANDS DOWN!
These are SUPER comfortable, hardly notice them in my ear. The tips are soft. They feel light in your ears...no tugging or fatigue. I really like the grill on the back. Gives them a good look in your ears. Also great for sleeping because they don't stick out too far.
As for the sound its very good. Very warm sound and crisp highs. Didn't notice any mixing of the mids and bass like the j3s but I haven't been using these long. So far seems very balanced and clear.
If these had a lifetime warranty like skullcandy these would be 5 stars.
Update 12-8-11 After a good 40 hour burn in the sound is quite stunning. They claim 23khz as the high end and you can tell. The highs are very crisp. The separation of the highs, mids, and bass are quite amazing for buds in this price range. They honestly sound as good as my klipsch image s4s. Def a good buy
Update 1-15-12 I've had these less than 2 months and the left earbud tube literally separated from the housing. I have kept these in a samba case at all times and only use them at home. In other words they were well taken care of. The buds still function but when I pull them out of my ears the left one separates. I am going to try their warranty process but my expectations are low. I've had bad experiences with jlab in the recent past. I've heard from friends and here in the reviews that they often reject your return saying nothing is wrong. Guess we'll see. I'll update when I get through the warranty process. Gotta drop the rating a star for durability. If they mess with me on the warranty it'll drop another. I uploaded 2 photos so you could see what happened
Update 1-28-12 Went thru the warranty process and received my replacements fairly quickly. It cost $4 to ship in the defects. Only thing that would have made it better was if they'd have let me pick a diff color like skullcandy does.
These are SUPER comfortable, hardly notice them in my ear. The tips are soft. They feel light in your ears...no tugging or fatigue. I really like the grill on the back. Gives them a good look in your ears. Also great for sleeping because they don't stick out too far.
As for the sound its very good. Very warm sound and crisp highs. Didn't notice any mixing of the mids and bass like the j3s but I haven't been using these long. So far seems very balanced and clear.
If these had a lifetime warranty like skullcandy these would be 5 stars.
Update 12-8-11 After a good 40 hour burn in the sound is quite stunning. They claim 23khz as the high end and you can tell. The highs are very crisp. The separation of the highs, mids, and bass are quite amazing for buds in this price range. They honestly sound as good as my klipsch image s4s. Def a good buy
Update 1-15-12 I've had these less than 2 months and the left earbud tube literally separated from the housing. I have kept these in a samba case at all times and only use them at home. In other words they were well taken care of. The buds still function but when I pull them out of my ears the left one separates. I am going to try their warranty process but my expectations are low. I've had bad experiences with jlab in the recent past. I've heard from friends and here in the reviews that they often reject your return saying nothing is wrong. Guess we'll see. I'll update when I get through the warranty process. Gotta drop the rating a star for durability. If they mess with me on the warranty it'll drop another. I uploaded 2 photos so you could see what happened
Update 1-28-12 Went thru the warranty process and received my replacements fairly quickly. It cost $4 to ship in the defects. Only thing that would have made it better was if they'd have let me pick a diff color like skullcandy does.
151 of 163 people found the following review helpful
Style Name:Earphones|Color Name:Black Pearl
I just got a pair of J5s and have been really impressed with the quality of the build. I have owned a lot of headphones before from all the major brands and have kind of stuck on JLab products because a) I don't like waiting in line at stores so I buy everything on Amazon and b) Jbuds are typically the least expensive decent quality earbuds on here. I go through my buds pretty quickly as I bring them everywhere with me and usually wind up leaving them somewhere eventually. I was a big fan of the J4s and have a couple pairs of those. I liked the durability and the sound clarity was great. For my most recent purchase, I decided to try the newer version because they were a bit cheaper and I didn't need a case. Here are my initial thoughts:
Pros:
Sound quality- These are some of the best headphones I have ever owned for clarity of the music. I feel like I do not have to turn my iphone volume as loud as with other buds to get a decent volume level. Also, at the louder volumes, there is no distortion. This has been a problem in the past with other earphones I have used.
Look and feel great- I am a fan of the rounder tear drop shape of the buds. I prefer this over some of the boxier earbuds or the ones that look like they come from another planet. The J5s are super comfortable in your ears and you can wear them all day without any discomfort. The grill on the back is cool and is a nice touch.
The jack- JLAB has restyled the jack and the new one feels really solid and well constructed.
Cons:
No case- The J5s do not come with a case. This was not a big deal for me as I have a couple extra. I think that you can buy the case separate if this is important for you.
Thinner cable- The cable on the J5s is thinner than the J4s. This is a better design if you need it for running or when you are on the move but some people might prefer the heavier cable.
Conclusion:
The J5s are the best sounding buds I have ever used and it is pretty incredible that they only cost $30. If you want a thicker cable and case, look into the more expensive J4s though.
Pros:
Sound quality- These are some of the best headphones I have ever owned for clarity of the music. I feel like I do not have to turn my iphone volume as loud as with other buds to get a decent volume level. Also, at the louder volumes, there is no distortion. This has been a problem in the past with other earphones I have used.
Look and feel great- I am a fan of the rounder tear drop shape of the buds. I prefer this over some of the boxier earbuds or the ones that look like they come from another planet. The J5s are super comfortable in your ears and you can wear them all day without any discomfort. The grill on the back is cool and is a nice touch.
The jack- JLAB has restyled the jack and the new one feels really solid and well constructed.
Cons:
No case- The J5s do not come with a case. This was not a big deal for me as I have a couple extra. I think that you can buy the case separate if this is important for you.
Thinner cable- The cable on the J5s is thinner than the J4s. This is a better design if you need it for running or when you are on the move but some people might prefer the heavier cable.
Conclusion:
The J5s are the best sounding buds I have ever used and it is pretty incredible that they only cost $30. If you want a thicker cable and case, look into the more expensive J4s though.
31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Style Name:Earphones| Color Name:Black Pearl|Amazon Verified Purchase
PROS:
Very good sound quality, strong bass.
CONS:
Any sort of rubbing/contact with the cord causes VERY LOUD noise in the headphones. I tried workout out with them, and it was very annoying. I cannot recommend using these headphones unless you are sitting still, even wearing them just walking around is not pleasant due to these noises. I will stick with my Sennheiser 380's for the gym
Earbud material not very comfortable, and feels somewhat cheap and stiff. The extra large buds are HUGE! I usually wear XL but these are just a bit too big. However the normal large is a bit too small, so I ended using some extra earbuds I had from another set, which fit pretty well.
OVERALL:
Good value for the 19.95 lightning deal, however material quality (cord, earbuds) is lacking. I will just be using these at work in my cubicle. For 30 dollars, I would recommend getting a pair of Sennheiser's.
Very good sound quality, strong bass.
CONS:
Any sort of rubbing/contact with the cord causes VERY LOUD noise in the headphones. I tried workout out with them, and it was very annoying. I cannot recommend using these headphones unless you are sitting still, even wearing them just walking around is not pleasant due to these noises. I will stick with my Sennheiser 380's for the gym
Earbud material not very comfortable, and feels somewhat cheap and stiff. The extra large buds are HUGE! I usually wear XL but these are just a bit too big. However the normal large is a bit too small, so I ended using some extra earbuds I had from another set, which fit pretty well.
OVERALL:
Good value for the 19.95 lightning deal, however material quality (cord, earbuds) is lacking. I will just be using these at work in my cubicle. For 30 dollars, I would recommend getting a pair of Sennheiser's.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
ear buds with Kindle Fire
AAA+++ ease of use sound and weight. Easy to store carry and use. Good sound and I like the choice of different ear pieces that came with it.
Published 22 hours ago by Linda
Defective after 3 weeks
I really wanted to like these. While the sounds quality was much better than any other earbuds I've purchased (and I expected them to be considering the price), one of the... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Can't find good Earbuds
Broken after 3 weeks
I owned a pair of J3 earbuds that worked really well for two years, so I thought the J5 would be good too. Boy, was I wrong. Read more
Published 2 days ago by isisdrop
Bought 4 pairs, none of them lasted more than a few hours
I bought two pairs, one blue, one red. The red pair had only one side that worked. The blue pair worked for a few hours then one side stopped working. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Mrs. Spends-a-lot
JBuds J5M
It worked for about two weeks. Then the left earbud wouldn't work anymore. The initial construction seemed to be better than the average set of earbuds. But the performace lacked. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Mark L
Good but not durable
These sound very good for the price. They are not very durable. I'm the kind of person who treats things with care but they still stop working after a while and I only use them... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Chuck
Left ear out
I recently ordered a pair of J5s, and I was happy for the first several hours after I took them out of the packaging. Read more
Published 8 days ago by James
DO NOT BUY!!!
Horrible product. The first one I got, one of the earbuds failed after 2 weeks. I used them gently and they were very well taken care of. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Gary
Good ear buds, though not without a few cons...
So I've been through a couple pair of these, failure always seems to be the same....one ear bud or the other will quit working. Read more
Published 14 days ago by ckleinfeld
Sounds great, but....
These earbuds sound great! The cord is nice and does not get all twisted and tangled. But....the housings on both right & left earbuds have separated. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Bill
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