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JVC HA-M5X

JVC HA-M5X
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alaScore 81

558 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 558 reviews of JVC HA-M5X. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Views about the durability and comfort are on the whole positive. The bass quality and price are also appreciated, whereas there are some critical opinions about the portability. Reviews are divided on the noise isolation.

sound, price, bass quality, comfort, durability

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the JVC HA-M5X is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for JVC HA-M5X

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 252 user reviews of JVC HA-M5X from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the durability and comfort. The bass quality and price are also appreciated. The noise isolation and portability get less positive comments, while there are mixed views on the reliability and size.

sound, price, bass quality, comfort, durability

portability, noise isolation

90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for JVC HA-M5X

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 217 user reviews of JVC HA-M5X from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price and comfort. The sound and durability also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the portability.

bass quality, durability, sound, comfort, price

portability

89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

JVC HA-M5X

 

If you can get past the too-flashy design, audio performance from the $50 JVC HA-M5X headphones exceeds expectations.

Far better than most under-$50 headphones and a major upgrade over Apple earbuds. Handles heavy bass at high volumes without distorting.

Design is a bit over-the-top. Not terribly comfortable for long listening periods.

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Jun, 2011
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Expert review by : Chris Thomas (headphoneinfo.com)

JVC HA-M5X

 

The JVC HA-M5Xs are a pair of relatively inexpensive over-ears that come packaged like most plastic toys do: in a clear plastic clamshell that is impossible to open without a knife. Despite some disappointing audio quality results and a design more...

The JVC HA-M5Xs are a little disappointing in performance, but not irredeemably so.

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Chris Thomas (reviewed.com)

JVC HA-M5X

 

A scientific, in-depth analysis with side-by-side comparisons

While it’s plain to see that the JVC HA-M5Xs are by no means studio headphones, but they aren’t going to leave you with an empty feeling that you’ve gotten ripped off if you pick them up either. Despite their bland design and mediocre-to-bad frequency...

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

JVC HAM5X Xtreme Xplosives Around Ear

 

Aggressive-looking headphones, aggressively priced.

Wide sound ; Can sound great with sufficient EQ

Unbalanced sound ; Lack treble sparkle ; Not that comfortable ; Significant sound leakage

The JVC HAM5X Xtreme Xplosives Around Ear are basic headphones, with little need for accessories. The 1.2m cable ends in a 3.5mm jack, and is home to neither handsfree kit nor remote control. There's no case supplied, but at the low price it's not...

Jun, 2012
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great while they lasted.

 

i would buy these again but nobody has them in stock except am zon, and every time i buy something from ama zon it's a counterfeit or a really cra ppy damaged product! it would be nice to see these on newegg as i would graciously buy these again.

for $65 at the time i got these they were quite comparable to headphones of a higher price. great bass and it is hard to find headphones with the amount these have especially for the price. lasted from 2011 to 2016, very durable. professional sounding...

short cable and made the top of your head sore after a while, also the mids (125 hz to 2k) were deadly without an equalizer which is a simple fix and nearly every device / pc has one.

Jan, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Wub Cannons

 

I use these for everything from voice chat to gaming to music. Excellent for all applications. Recently, I dropped them and they dented my wall. Suffered no damage. Also, they really can get your ears shaking all the way down to 7 Hz without...

Beautiful sound quality, amazing bass and infrasound, solid construction, super comfortable

Heavy, but I hardly notice it anymore

May, 2013
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Wub Cannons

 

I use these for everything from voice chat to gaming to music. Excellent for all applications. Recently, I dropped them and they dented my wall. Suffered no damage. Also, they really can get your ears shaking all the way down to 7 Hz without...

Beautiful sound quality, amazing bass and infrasound, solid construction, super comfortable

Heavy, but I hardly notice it anymore

May, 2013
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good headphones

 

These are good solid headphones... with above average sound. The mids and hi's are adequate, while the bass is very strong (no distortion)..... They appear to be well built but one thing you need to realize... these things are HUGE...... Overall I...

Good strong bass Well built

Average mids and Hi's HUGE

Mar, 2013
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Amazing

 

Huge bass impact without losing quality in the highs and mids Little to no sound leak Flashy look, camouflage headrest Comfortable to wear even if they weigh a ton

These things are HEAVY. JVC does a nice job making up for it with a comfortable head rest though. They're huge.

Feb, 2013
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

BUILT LIKE NATO HEADPHONES!

 

maybe a inline volume, and mic..but still the best i owned!!

the bass sounds real well. probaly the best i heard since the nove 5 from radio shck back in1984.. built like nato strong heavy, and even have camo..on the inside part of the head band, if you like hevey built to last years you will want these!!

the eq brings the mids-highs out real well!!

Feb, 2013
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