JVC GUMY

82 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Comfort (64)
Sound (56)
Value for money (47)
Design (14)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 82 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the design and value for money are overall positive. The sound and comfort also get good feedback. The bass quality and size get mixed comments.

comfort, sound, value for money, design

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the JVC GUMY is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: Jasmine France (cnet.com)

JVC Gumy Phone (Peppermint Blue)

The first thing you're likely to do upon obtaining a new MP3 player is load it up with all your favorite music. Once that's done, the next best step is to replace the shoddy earbuds that came packaged with it. Of course, not everyone wants to drop a...

The JVC Gumy headphones come in a variety of colors, they're inexpensive, and they sound slightly better than stock earbuds.

The JVD Gumy headphones aren't particularly comfortable, and they won't fit all users. Audio quality is not great.

The JVC Gumy earphones are more stylish than stock earbuds and offer a slight improvement in audio quality--not bad for about 10 bucks.

Sep, 2009

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Consumer review by: tippmannAK (cnet.com)

"cheap but good headphone"

Probably the best headphones you will get for this price I'm not quite sure though for these are my only headphones other than RaidioShack headphones.

stays in ear & can hear outside

bass not exellent & become a cord chewer

May, 2008

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Consumer review by: ajcoles (cnet.com)

"I like these buds. Better than I expected for under $10.00"

OK, so these aren't going to match sound quality of the expensive phones but they sounded better than or as good as the buds that came with my iPod. I couldn't compare side by side because my partner's cat chewed the originals but it was only a day...

nice feel, sounds good, I like the color

For the price- can't think of any

Sep, 2007

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Consumer review by: Sammie13 (bestbuy.com)

Very comfortable to use

I've never really liked the ear peace head phones because they were uncomfortable & kept popping out. These are wonderful, fit snuggly & doesn't hurt to wear & has great sound.This product has... Perfect fitAbout me... Budget Conscious

They stay in your ears without causing discomfort

The wire feels like it would break easily

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: RosiitaBoniita (bestbuy.com)

Very comfy earphones!

Overall best earphones I have purchased so far, stays in ear very comfortably (comes with different sized attachments if you have smaller ear holes) and the price was excellent in my opinion. Also the sound quality is VERY good.This product has......

Stay in ear very comfortably and great sound quality

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: Queenb55 (bestbuy.com)

Great for the price.

I was skeptical about them because of the price but the are great. They are pretty comfortable too!This product has... Stylish, Good for the carAbout me... Budget Conscious, Frequent traveler, Student

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: KATHEENL (bestbuy.com)

I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!

I HAD OTHER EAR PHONES AND THE MUSIC WAS NOT AS GOOD. I COULD HEAR OUTSIDE SOUNDS. THIS PRODUCT IS THE BEST OF KEEPING THE OUTSIDE NOISE OUT.This product has... Perfect fitAbout me... music lover

ALL I HEAR IS MY MUSIC

NOTHING I FOUND SO FAR

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: Frodorts (bestbuy.com)