Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have always seen people with headphones so I wanted a set. Being a kid of the 70’s I wanted to try new ones (the ones back then were horrible). Reasonably priced, wired ( I am not a fan of wireless), not noise canceling, and pretty slick looking…I got them! I use them with my phone and they are definitely not noise canceling because the outside noise was very loud. While I could hear who I was talking to, the background sounds were amplified. Seeing people wear noise canceling headphones scares me- it’s dangerous-cars pay no attention. With this in mind, they would be good for wearing out in public. While using them with my phone, the person I was talking to said they sounded like my regular wired earbuds, so no loss is sound quality for the person on the other end. While the background noise was loud, it also flattened my hair. I believe that is an important part to consider. Anyway, the pros and cons of my review are there. Not sure if I’ll keep these- might be good for watching things on my iPad.

With countless options in the world of headphones, it can be hard for a product to stand out from the crowd. With the HAS33UCB model by JVC, I believe that the brand has produced a great product that combines good sound quality with innovative features, at a reasonable price. One of the first things I noticed about these headphones is their compact and lightweight design. The ear cups are small, meaning these are "on-ear" headphones, rather than full-size "over-ear" headphones that enclose the ear rather than sit on top of it. The benefit of their small size is that they weigh almost nothing, meaning I've been able to wear them for hours with no fatigue. I was worried about them being on-ear, but between the light clamping force, and soft ear pads, they don't hurt my ears, even after extended listening sessions. I can't say this about some headphones I own that are much more expensive, so kudos to JVC for this accomplishment. The build quality is also pretty exceptional for the price, as these are primarily plastic headphones with a bit of pleather for the earpads and a rubberized-type cable. During my testing, they haven't creaked while I wear them and move around, which is a big plus. The extenders that allow for a custom fit stay in place once you adjust them, which again, some of my pricier headphones don't even do this as well. The plastic feels well-made and high quality, and while the ear pads are shallow, they do their job just fine. One really nice feature of these headphones is the USB-C connection built into the cable. With the classic 3.5 mm jack slowly disappearing from our daily devices, this seems like a good call from JVC, and it has been really great to not look for a dongle when I want to use my headphones. The connector itself is robust, along with the well-made cable, which also has volume and track controls, and a mic “mute” switch. As for sound quality, I’ve been very impressed with this set by JVC. While I found the overall volume to be a bit softer than comparable units using a 3.5 mm to USB-C adapter on my phone (which is an Apple iPhone 15 plus), the actual quality of the sound is exceptional. The bass is slightly emphasized, but not overdone, and doesn’t crowd out the mids or highs, which is a common flaw with many modern headphones. The mids are mellow and present, with vocals and acoustic instruments sounding especially great. The highs are clear and crisp, but thankfully they're not harsh or fatiguing, which is something that can dramatically shorten how long I can listen to a pair of headphones. Overall, I was pretty blown away by how well these headphones reproduced the majority of my music collection, which is mostly imported from CDs in an Apple Lossless (ALAC) format. I primarily tested these with hip-hop, rock, metal, EDM, reggae, and some classical music, as well as streaming content that included TV shows and movies. Again, the only downside I could find was that the volume is a bit lower than other devices I own. That being said, when these are pushed to 100% volume, they do not distort, and they actually can get reasonably loud. Because of this, I found myself simply pushing the volume slider just a bit higher than usual when I would use these, and that took care of the only negative I could think of. What else is there to mention? These aren't noise canceling, but they do isolate just a little bit of sound from the environment around you. The headband is completely plastic, but due to their lightweight, this is totally fine, as I never noticed any discomfort on the top of my head. The cable is not detachable, so if you destroy it, you'll likely have to purchase a new set of headphones. These things aren't even things I would necessarily change, just things I think potential buyers might want to know. At the end of the day, JVC has made a set of headphones that perform far better than I ever expected them to. This set has a sound signature that is composed and natural, and does a fantastic job of highlighting the details in my lossless audio collection. I’m honestly pretty blown away with the quality and value this pair represents in an endless sea of headphones, all vying for your attention. The JVC HAS33UCB should be at the top of your list if you’re shopping for some new, well-made, quality headphones, with exceptional sound quality that doesn’t break the bank. Final Score: 5 Stars!

These JVC headphones are about as basic as one can get these days, and that’s fine. They’re wired, they’re on-ear, they’re very comfortable, they sound great, and they’re simple to use. There is no setup. Just plug into a USB-C port, and you’re ready to go. I tried them on my phone as well as on several computers, and, on a couple of the computers, I had to go into the sound settings section and select the headphones as the audio output device. Otherwise, the computer would continue to play sound through the external speakers I already had hooked up. There is no volume control, so you would need to use the control on your computer or phone for this. There is a call-answer feature on the cord so you can answer or decline calls while listening on your phone. There is a built-in microphone for phone use, but it not one of those swivel-down-in-front-of-your-mouth microphones. Rather, it is just built into the headphones. These headphones are rather compact in size, making them perfect to keep in your laptop bag for use on airplanes or other public spaces where you don’t want to disturb the people around you. The included instructions are as minimal as the headphones themselves, but none are really needed. Just a couple of pictographs showing what pressing the call-answer button in various ways accomplishes. These headphones are low-cost and would make an excellent addition to your collection of laptop computer accessories.

I have the JVC HA-S33UC headphones. They consist of a headband that’s adjustable. The ear cups are able to rotate at the bottom of the band a full 90 degrees, for compact storage. There are hinges in the middle of the ear cup so that the angle to the head can be adjusted. The ear cups themselves are about 2.5 inches tall and have a half inch foam ring that contures to your ears for noise reduction and a comfortable fit. There is a four foot cable connected to the left ear cup. 12 inches down that cable there is a control that allows you to adjust the volume, pause, play, skip, reverse, answer calls, disconnect calls, reject calls, and other functions. The sound is great. The highs are high, the lows are low, and everything in between is crystal clear. I had these headphones connected to my phone for several hours and love the sound. Phone calls are easy to understand. And I’ve been told that the sound on the other end is very good. All these things being said, they should be great headphones. But they have one thing that I don’t like. That is the cord. At 4 foot long, it’s just too short. It’s fine if I’m using them with my phone. But if I want to connect them to my computer sitting on the floor it’s just not long enough to reach the USB-C ports on the back. If you’re going to use them with your phone, the cable is fine. If you're going to use them with a computer, make sure that your computer is on your desk and has an easily accessible USB-C port.

In a world where wired headsets are becoming more rare to find, it's good to have something that just “plugs in” like these JVC headphones. I had a couple instances already during my testing period where my usual bluetooth earbuds or wireless gaming headset ran out of battery and I could just easily grab these and plug them in. For comfort these are nice and lightweight and the cable doesn’t really get in the way much - it’s easy to route around. The earcups are rather small but do adjust up/down depending on your head size. Unfortunately the sound quality itself isn’t that great, it’s muddy with weak volume and bass. Perfectly passable if you just need to listen to something really quick but beyond that I didn’t really want to keep using these. Even for the price there’s probably better options. On the cable itself you will also find the usual volume/mute and there’s also a mic. Overall while these seem like decent durable wired headphones I can’t really recommend them with the sound quality lacking as much as it does.

I travel a lot, and the thing I fear the most is dead batteries in my ear buds. I have all sorts of charger options and carefully planned orders of operations to avoid this catastrophe, but sometimes circumstances simply do not allow for it. So it's great to have a simple, reliable option that doesn't take up a lot of room or weight in my bag, and these JVC corded headphones fit the bill. I use them to take calls and let my ear buds charge, and they're nice for situations where you need to visibly signal that you're on the phone (coffee shop interruptions are the worst). The sound quality is just fine. I wouldn't cozy up and listen to my favorite vinyl record by the fireplace or anything, but neither did I struggle to hear folks on Zoom calls. Likewise, the microphone does the job. My colleagues said that it wasn't as balanced at my normal ear buds, but they had no problem hearing or understanding me. The cans themselves are a little small for my ears, and because there's no electronic noise cancellation, that suboptimal fit means these aren't great for really noisy spaces. I got by in a coffee shop and in the airport terminal, but they didn't do well on my train ride. Don't expect high-fidelity audio or overwhelming style - but you can rely on these to do what they say on the label.

These earphones were impressive right out of the box—well-packaged and well designed. The build quality feels solid, yet they remain lightweight enough for daily use. One of my favorite things is the wired USB-C connection: no more checking battery levels or fiddling with Bluetooth pairing. Just plug in and go. I find this one of the best features, especially for work calls or travel when reliability matters. The swivel ear design is also a great feature that makes them super portable and easy to set down without worrying about damaging them. They are extremely comfortable—lightweight yet feel sturdy—and I can wear them for extended periods without any discomfort or fatigue. I also appreciate the intuitive controls—they’re easy to operate by touch, so I don’t need to stop and look every time I want to adjust something. The sound quality is excellent: clear, full, and well-balanced with surprisingly rich audio for the price. Overall, these earphones pack a lot of quality and convenience into a sleek design. I highly recommend.