JAVOedge announces JAVOeBuds retractable earphones

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JAVOedge announces JAVOeBuds retractable earphones

JAVOedge has released retractable stereo headphones called JAVOeBuds and features; 3.5 mm headphone jack, and retractable cable (47 inch max.). The JAVOeBuds are on sale for $18.95 (expires 2/18/04).

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1

These look sweet. Means I can use apple remote! Hopefully they don’t sound to bad as well.

Posted by -i2i- on January 19, 2004 at 8:39 AM (PST)

2

i hope a review of these new headphones is forthcoming. great design idea indeed.

Posted by caz on January 19, 2004 at 8:45 AM (PST)

3

The problem I would have with these is with the retractable enclosure in the middle of the cord when extended. I would think it could be an annoyance to have that thing dangling from your ears with any sort of weight.

Maybe that’s just me though….

Posted by DingleyDon on January 19, 2004 at 8:48 AM (PST)

4

I bought a pair like these (different brand, same price) and after so much retracking they mess up the inside wire resulting in one channel to go mute.

Posted by AZ on January 19, 2004 at 10:34 AM (PST)

5

yep, i agree with digley. If the little compartment thingy sat next to the iPod rather than in the middle i would probably buy some, but ehh, i like the apple ones.

Posted by Harrison in Melbourne, Australia on January 19, 2004 at 12:07 PM (PST)

6

dont macally make these (see link) nevertheless i have sony ex71s so i am in no rush.

http://www.streetwise.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=1893

Posted by timmy in Melbourne, Australia on January 19, 2004 at 1:33 PM (PST)

7

I agree with DingleyDon, the weight of these would be extremely annoying.

Personally, I think everyone should get either a pair of Sony EX71s or the new Apple In-Earphones. Both sound grrrrreat.

Posted by camson in Melbourne, Australia on January 19, 2004 at 2:27 PM (PST)

8

ya i have a pair of ex71s, theyre amazin. it’d be cool if we could just wrap up a pair of our own headphones into and make them retractable. i bet those aren’t very good.

Posted by Adam on January 19, 2004 at 4:37 PM (PST)

9

Has any one tried the SmartWrap for iPod (adv. at the top of this page)?

Seems that it might work for headphones you already have.

Posted by dastein in Houston on January 19, 2004 at 6:42 PM (PST)

10

I’m buying a USB adapter for my phone from JavoEdge, it has the same mechanism for the cord, if it is good I’ll buy a pair of the headphones and write a review for everyone

Posted by Acid on January 20, 2004 at 9:24 PM (PST)

11

I bought a pair of JAVOeBuds with high hopes that were left unmet. Above all, the sound quality was no better than Apple’s (older) in-ear phones that came with my iPod. On top of this, the weight of the retracting “hub” was enough to dislodge the earbuds whenever I was moving with them in, even a modestly-paced walk. The retractability is a really neat, convenient feature, and if you plan to use these at times when sitting still (e.g. commuting by train, etc.) they may be for you. But for $20 you could get a lot more sound.

Posted by Shawn on February 8, 2004 at 3:56 AM (PST)

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