• Reviews around ear (2.58 of 5)

    JVC Flat Headphones - Red (HAS160R)

    • so I know the right side is going over my right ear.
    • The wires soldered to the right ear speaker became frayed inside the housing somehow and were intermittently shorting, causing static sounds.
    • I bought them while on vacation after my cheap ear buds didn't have enough volume for the loud plane
    • The sound quality is great, but the headphones hurt my ears and upper cheekbones after about 10 minutes of wearing them.
    • Right ear stopped working after a few months
    • I'm not in the professional music business, but have a keen ear and appreciation for good sound
    • I admit it feels a bit strange in terms of the tactile sense, but the fact that they don't CRUSH my ears or suffocate them (e.g. make them sweat) is a big pro in my book.
    • They don't keep out any of the outside noise unless you turn them up high enough to hurt your ears
    • They don't completely cover the ears like studio headphones so if that is a deal breaker consider that the tip of your ear may overlap
    • Earbud headphones have always hurt my ears and I was looking for something more comfortable
    • They seem to reproduce everything accurately enough - considering they don't cover your full ear and isolate ambient noise
    • The headphones work fine except that the right ear piece won't stay the frame.
    • The only drawback is they hurt my ears if I have them on for a couple of hours.
    • The cushion will help that the plastic do not hurt your ears if you wear them for long time and it also covers your ears a little tight so external sounds don't get in.
    • I have some Sony's that sound amazing but pinch my ears after a couple of hours
    • I hate ear
    • Hurt ears after a while having them on.
    • hurts my ears after a while, but otherwise good.
    • Good sound quality but hurts my ears because its on ear
    • I can lie on the pillow with these phones, and they do not hurt my ears
    • I used these headphones for a few days and I couldn't no longer use them as the foam of the ear pads is hurting my ears; pressing on them so badly
    • I have very good ears and am quite picky as a result
    • They're ok sounding but they hurt my ears after an hour or so.
    • Fairly slim over the ear style headphone with soft ear pads rubberized adjustable head band means no slipping and a good fit
    • and they don't hurt their ears.
    • so your entire ear is overwhelmed and consumed by the headphone, but
    • Lightweight but my ears get sore after a few hours use
    • The older ones were better but these are still nice and possibly the most comfortable earphones I've ever worn...fit my big head without issues, and the soft ear pads don't squeeze my ears or make my head hurt after hours of listening to music
    • I was looking for something to replace the ear buds as they hurt my ears after awhile
    • I have had bigger headphones over the ear, but my ears get hot after a little while
    • but personally I don't listen to music (unless I'm testing for review purposes) at volumes that could hurt my ears
    • Its an on-ear phone for the student/commuter that only wants to risk ear bud money
    • Ear buds hurt my ears but a lot of cheap over the ear headphones suck, well these are actually pretty good.
    • They have a very nice sound quality and don't hurt my ears when wearing for long periods of time.
    • The on-ear design assures that the user isn't totally isolated from the environment (important in my case) and the sound produced is pleasing and the headphones handle everything from Doo Wop to Wagner without disappointing
    • hurts my ears after a while, but otherwise good.
    • I have a big head, and these hurt my ears after a while
    • They are so soft on the ears that I fall asleep with them on and they don't hurt my ears.
    • Great for the price, I hate inner ear buds as they hurt my ears
    • They fit my ears really well, however, and block a reasonable amount of background noise.
    • I love these things, Get pretty good ear coverage and sound it pretty good
    • They have been lift in my hot car a lot of times this may have start the back outer part of the ear cushion to crack
    • I use the side labeled for the right ear on the opposite side and it works best for me.
    • Cons: No integrated phone or mic.;On-ear and over-the-head band
    • (I must have sensitive ear canals).
    • I appreciate the soft ear cushions.
    • They have good sound and don't hurt their ears.
    • The earcups are TINY, like they are big as your ears themselves
    • I'm not a "sound" snob but like a headset for travel that doesn't require me to put ear buds into my ears, which irritates my ears for some reason.
    • I wear glasses and they hurt my ears
    • I admit it feels a bit strange in terms of the tactile sense, but the fact that they don't CRUSH my ears or suffocate them (e.g. make them sweat) is a big pro in my book.
    • They don't hurt my ears or the side of my head near my ears.
    • But I can't wear these for more than an hour without my ears starting to hurt, and I like to wear headphones for hours at a time while at work, so I finally had to get rid of them even though they still functioned just fine
    • Most headphones hurt my ears quickly, but with these I can go through a movie and more without a problem.
    • On the plus side, they are lightweight and won't hurt my ears after prolonged use
    • hurts my ear after wearing it for a while, not as comfortable as I hoped.
    • Even then, one ear only stopped working because the cord got caught on something when I was walking, which made me give it a very hard yank.
    • I find that they hurt my ears if I wear them to long, but I have had them for several years and they are still in good condition and still produce excellent sound
    • They actually still work but the right ear phone was not attached properly, and falls out without some good ol tape.
    • For me however, they do press quite hard on my ears and my ears begin to really hurt after 20 minutes or so.
    • I compared them to my husbands much more expensive headphones and while the sound isn't as top notch, it is much better than a pair of ear buds and much more comfortable
    • These are very reasonable and won't hurt your ears on the inside or outside.
    • It may just be my sensitive ears
    • but when I put them on OMG they are amazing, very light and fit my ears perfect!!
    • These are nice and light and don't make my ears feel pinched.
    • Here’s the reason I tell you this, we wear them for hours and they are lightweight and do NOT leave your ears aching or feeling like they have been covered like a lot of earphones do
    • Doesn't cover ears very well.
    • The audio quality is excellent, it feels very comfortable and doesn't strain your ears
    • I typically use these headphones when I'm on my exercise bicycle, because they give my ears a break from the ear buds and are not as susceptible to falling off/out when I'm riding
    • the headphones sound good but do not fit on ear well
    • I like these headphones because I don't like ear
    • I CAN tell the difference in sound and I have found I have very sensitive ears.
    • Good looking and light headphones but hurts my ears after some time.
    • One other thing, they physically hurt my ears after a while
    • Also, the ear muffs are very small and I have small ears, but they still hurt after a little while of wear
    • And no, I've never been willing to drop big cash on headphones, so I can't say whether I would like expensive ear-buds
    • I would recommend these to anyone looking for a quality, traveler-friendly alternative to ear-buds.
    • Also, because they are not an enclosed headset they are less likely to injure ears when played loud.
    • The ear pieces are padded so they don't hurt your ears with prolonged use
    • My ears don't get hot after wearing these for long periods of time
    • I then went to put them over my head/ears and the right speaker cup broke off of the headband itself
    • I hate ear buds, they always hurt my ears, and usually sound lousy
    • so they don't hurt my ears
    • The wire frayed on the plug on the first two and this current one that didn't happen, but the right ear fell off.
    • Also, my ears are sensitive and these did not hurt the cartilage of my ears after extended use (ie
    • - They fold flat for storage - Ample cable length which is thicker than many - Light weightCons: - While the ear cup is padded with a soft leather cover, they start hurting my ears after an hour from the head band pressure thus my 3 star rating.
    • While i really love the sound quality for the meager price, it still doesn't fit most around most peoples ears
    • I found them to be far too tight (and my head is tiny!), so the ear pieces smash my ears
    • These work OK as headphones but I gave them fewer stars because wearing them for longer than an hour or so really hurt my ears.
    • These JVC headphones are not comfortable, sound is junk and they feel like they will slide off your ears.
    • I wear glasses, my ears hurt after a while.
    • They like them for trips instead of the uncomfortable ear buds
    • I especially like the adjustable headband and ear cushions.
    • Despite being on-ear headphones which I am not typically enthused about, they are so light and the cup material is so
    • Stars to hurt your ear after an hour.
    • sh e loves them
    • The bass doesn't sound as rich as on the expensive pair of headphones I no longer use, but it sounds much better than the cheap headphones I was using
    • Wish they were not broken as they looked great, small not heavy or bulky and would have been comfortable to wear
    • I was going to add "for the price" but honestly, I think they sound nearly as good as my Bose QC 25, though they don't have noise cancelling, of course.
    • I would not recommend as it is not durable for intended use.
    • They would work much better in a low noise environment as, again they are not studio headphones