JVC HA-NC80

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Jan, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 654 reviews of JVC HA-NC80. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People really like the usability and noise isolation. The comfort and sound also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the JVC HA-NC80 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 210 user reviews of JVC HA-NC80 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the portability and usability are overall positive. The sound and comfort are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative reviews about the durability.

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82% 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-NC80

alaTest has collected and analyzed 341 user reviews of JVC HA-NC80 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People really like the usability and noise isolation. The comfort and sound are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the design, and there are some mixed opinions about the bass quality and portability.

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72% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for JVC HA-NC80

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of JVC HA-NC80 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca. Opinions about the noise isolation and portability are generally positive, whereas the sound and durability get less positive opinions.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Cheap, Cool Campus Tech

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Nobody has made a better pair of noise-cancellation headphones than Bose's Quiet Comfort 3. That said, the QC3 is ridiculously expensive, at $350. JVC recently unveiled the HA-NC80-J/-C (NC80), a pair of...

Two modes of noise cancellation decrease different types of ambient sound. Good audio quality. Cheap.

Uncomfortable. Low hum occurs when used with certain powered devices and noise cancellation is activated.

For a modest $40, these JVC headphones deliver decent noise cancellation plus good audio output.

Mar, 2007

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

JVC HA-NC80-J/-C

JVC's HA-NC80-J/-C headphones offer solid noise cancellation on a shoestring budget.

Two modes of noise cancellation decrease different types of ambient sound. Good audio quality. Cheap.

Uncomfortable. Low hum occurs when used with certain powered devices and noise cancellation is activated.

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Mar, 2007

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com)

JVC HA-NC80 review

JVC is a decent brand to consider if you're looking for noise-canceling headphones but are working with a limited budget. The company's HA-NC100 headphones , for example, are comfortable, offer solid sound quality, and can be found for less than $80...

The JVC HA-NC80 headphones are relatively inexpensive, and they include a dual-prong adapter for in-flight use, as well as a travel pouch.

The JVC HA-NC80's earcups are on the small side, making the headphones uncomfortable to wear for extended periods of time. The noise-canceling feature affects only low frequency sound.

Frequent fliers operating on a tight budget should consider the JVC HA-NC80 Noise Canceling Headphones, but those with sensitive ears might want to steer clear.

Jan, 2007

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Expert review by : Consumer Guide (howstuffworks.com)

JVC HA-NC80 Noise-Canceling Headphones Review and Prices

With its HA-NC80, JVC proves that effective noise-canceling headphones can also be affordable.

Mar, 2007

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

JVC HA-NC80 Noise-cancelling review

Budget noise-cancelling 'phones that do a job; but spend a little more and you can do much better

Does an okay isolation job but £20 more will buy you vastly superior headphones.

May, 2007

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com.au)

JVC HA-NC80

These 'phones are a good, cheap option for those who want to eliminate some pesky background noise from their daily tune listening.

Relatively inexpensive ; Include a dual-prong adaptor for in-flight use ; Travel pouch supplied

Earcups are on the small side, making the extended wear uncomfortable ; Noise-cancelling feature affects only low frequency sound

On the sound-quality tip, the JVC HA-NC80s do a surprisingly decent job. I wouldn't call it fantastic, but when paired with a Creative Zen V Plus, the headphones provided clear highs and a balanced midrange. Even low-end response was decent, though...

Jan, 2007

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com.au)

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JVC HA-NC80

The JVC HA-NC80 headphones are relatively inexpensive, and they include a dual-prong adapter for in-flight use, as well as a travel pouch.

The JVC HA-NC80's earcups are on the small side, making the headphones uncomfortable to wear for extended periods of time. The noise-canceling feature affects only low frequency sound.

Frequent fliers operating on a tight budget should consider the JVC HA-NC80 Noise Canceling Headphones, but those with sensitive ears might want to steer clear.

Jan, 2007

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Aug, 2007

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great product for the price

Works well

Over ear would be better than on ear

May, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good phones

There is some noise reduction, but it's not dramatic. External high frequencies are attenuated even when it's off by the closed design. You'll probably be able to store your mp3 player in the pouch along with the headphones. I'm hoping the cord will...

Sound is OK. Comfortable. Handy pouch. The cord is just the right length if you plan to stick your player in a pants pocket -- there's a little slack, but not enough to hang down by your knees

Cord is a bit stiff -- it sometimes has kinks that bunch up near my neck

Aug, 2010

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