Customer Ratings & Reviews

I've been testing the JVC Nearphones HANP1TB for the last week. Overall, these are an impressive piece of tech. They are comfortable, long-lasting, great-sounding, and are the perfect alternative to earbuds. In the box, there were two nearphones, a charging case, and a short USB-C charging cable. Pairing the nearphones with my phone was very simple. Before I could tap on my phone's Bluetooth button, the phone immediately detected the buds, and two taps later, setup was complete. The nearbuds are uniquely designed with a springy hinge on the speaker side that enables them to slide over my ear cartilage and sit right in front of my ear canal. I really like this design because it prevents ear fatigue and it doesn't isolate my hearing from the rest of the world around me. Needless to say, they feel lightweight and very comfortable to wear. Even after long periods of wear, I could barely tell I was wearing them. Best of all, they sounded excellent. While watching YouTube videos or podcasts, voices were accurate and very clear. And whether I was listening to activity in the background or music on Spotify, everything just sounded great. Highs were clear, mids were present and pronounced, and the bass was not boomy but still acceptable. The nearphones also work with the JVC Headphones app. From there I can modify touch controls,  adjust volume, turn on low latency mode, and adjust sound profiles to one of three presets. However, the touch controls on the nearphones were not necessarily the best. They work fine, I just found myself reaching for my phone to control volume or skip songs.  With all that said, These have become my favorite set of nearphones and I highly recommend them.

The unique open ear cuff design is perfect for me because they are secure, comfortable, allow you to hear things around you, and do not interfere with my glasses (a common issue for me with over the ear type open ear headphones). I regularly wear them while working, because you can wear them in between online meetings and they do not interfere with your ability to have an in-person conversation. The ear cuff is light weight and has a perfectly weighted spring so it is comfortable, but secure enough for a workout (and they are IPX4 water resistant so they should hold up to a little sweat). Pros: 1. Great design and a cool look. In the world of Air pods and their look-a-likes, these stand out and I often get questions/comments on them. 2. Single ear support. Great when you are just using them for meetings and calls. 2. Programmable buttons - there is a real button (not a finicky touch sensor) on each earphone that can be set via the JVC Headphones app to have multiple functions based on the number/length of presses, music or phone call, left/right side, and single or double ear configuration (I kept mine simple, just using them for volume and mute/pause/play). 3. Supports multiple Bluetooth devices connections. This is convenient, because I often swap between my computer and iPhone through out the day. 4. Built-in mics for calls and meetings. 5. Charging case with simple battery level/charging lights and a short USB-C cable. With boost given by the charging case these can easily make it a few days between charges. 6. Simple and useful app (JVC Headphones) for basic equalizer settings, custom button functions, audio quality, battery level, and turning off the blinking status light. Things To Consider: 1. These are great for casual use, but they are not going to wow you with their sound quality or punch - this is really a tradeoff for the open ear design and light weight. Calls are clear and people I spoke with said I was clear on their end, but a few said I did not sound natural - more robotic. When listening to music there is not much bass, and I wish they were a tad louder for noisy environments. The JVC Headphones app has an equalizer, but there are only 3 settings (Normal, Bass, and High); Bass did nothing to help, but High made the music noticeably brighter and louder - it is the best setting.

As someone who can’t wear earbuds, I’m always on the lookout for great alternatives. This season has brought a lot of outside the ear solutions from top brands, so I must not be alone in my aversion to in-ear pods! I have tried several iterations, and these “cuff” form factor ones are truly different. I have done the over ear, hooked, just outside the ear and others, but these are the best outside-the-ear headphones I’ve tried so far. They’re super comfortable and fit snugly around the edge of my ear, so I didn’t even notice I had them on all day. JVC does not skimp on sound quality. Highs and mids are clear and crisp, and I love that there’s an option to turn up the bass. It actually makes a difference and feels thumpy. Unlike my other outside-the-ear headphones, these don’t make the sound so loud that it bothers others around me. My wife cannot hear the music or podcast at all even sitting next to me. I’ve had no issues with the Bluetooth connection and have worn them on several outdoor walks, phone in my pocket. That is a big drawback to several other brands, but these stay connected. If you haven’t tried outside the ear buds before, even if you don’t “need” them, I’d still highly recommend trying them. You may make a switch!

The one thing I must say about these headphones, is that you need to give yourself time to adjust to them. My first two days using them I was ready to throw in the towel and say they were the worst headphones I own. However, as I continued to use them for a week, I must say that I have grown to really enjoy and appreciate them. What do I mean by appreciate? Well they do not go in your ear, they hang on your ear like a hoop earring. They are opne air so you can hear all of the ambient noise around you. These have become the headphones I wear when I am hanging out with my family with a movie or sports streaming off my phone in the background. I also use them while I do chores around the house listening to music. I can then remain "present" with the family and not miss any of the ongoings or conversations happening at the same time. The reason I did not like them at first was becuase they hurt my ears when I began wearing them. I think I may have tried to get them too close to my ear opening, which is not what you are supposed to do. I felt that they made me sore and I would not be able to use them. However, now that I have the perfect placement for them and I accept that they are not to be snug and tight, I have no issues. The headphones do not get very loud, agian, due to them allowing you to hear ambient noise. If you do need them to go very loud you will raise your volume on your phone almost to the max. However, I do not recommend this and at that point you should just get earbuds or traditional headphones. The only reason I did not give them 5 stars is becuase they do not offer wireless charging. At this point I feel that it is almost a requirement for portable earphones such as these. They are also very light and for some reason makes them feel cheap. The battery life is good and the case will get you about two full charges of the headphones with heavy use. Overall, I think that these headphones are going to be my daily around the house headphones. I will also use them when I go shopping and need to be aware of my surroundings. They do in fact fit comfortably on your ear, and connectivity is no issue with them. I would recommend!

As I opened the box, the JVC HA-NP1T earphones looked like two small pieces of fine jewelry made out of shiny black stones. The shape is unusual compared to traditional earphones. Connection and set-up were easy, but I needed to look at the manual to learn how to slip them on. However, I was pleasantly surprised to discover how comfortable and light they are. I barely noticed their presence even after wearing them all day at work. I like the open-ear design that is ideal for my office environment as I’m not cut off from the outside activities as I’m listening to my favorite music or podcasts. The battery life is good and, from a full charge, the charge would be a little 50% after almost seven hours of use. Ergonomically, those JVC earphones are among the most comfortable earphones I’ve owned. They hold on firmly yet gently to my ears. On a couple of occasions, I wore them during my exercise and they stayed in place even with constant sudden head movements. That’s a big plus for me, but I’m not sure about their level of waterproofing in case of heavy sweating. Unlike many modern earphones that have touch controls, this model operates with a single push button on each earphone that performs all the basic functions to play, pause, skip, volume and more. In my opinion, the buttons lack responsiveness and require practice to get the right results. They can be customized through the app which has a good and simple user interface. It’s stable and the connection to the earphones has been reliable. On the box, JVC printed ‘Nearphones’ which perfectly describe the way they sit outside the ear canal as opposed to traditional earphones. I’m assuming it’s a kind of bone conduction technology as the sound is clear and even immersive depending on what you’re listening to. The sound quality is great with podcasts and quite good when playing music. I’m guessing because of their placement outside the ear canal, you will notice a lack of bass but the highs come out almost perfect. In a noisy environment, it becomes a challenge to hear comfortably. They performed well while making calls, and the sound was clear. The microphone captured my voice well according to my interlocutors on the other lines. Overall, my experience with the JVC HA-NP1T Nearphones was mostly positive. They are not premium earphones and I believe touch controls would have made them more user-friendly or the push buttons could have been more responsive. However, they are very comfortable and they have style. You can wear them all day without getting ear fatigue and the quality of the sound can be qualified as good, especially with podcasts.

I have been using the JVC Open-Ear Headphones for over a week now, and I must say that I am impressed. These are rather strange earbuds or over-ear headphones that rest comfortably on the outer rim of your ear while you listen to your music without affecting your being conscious of your surroundings. The open-ear design is really comfortable, even in very extended listening sessions. No ear fatigue or discomfort whatsoever. This is a big plus for those who need to hear the environment, including runners and cyclists. Surprisingly enough, this open-ear design actually has pretty good sound quality. The bass is relatively decent while the mids and highs are clear. Battery life is stellar, normally going several hours with one charge. As for nose isolation, don't expect much from that. These headphones are designed not to block out but let you hear the surroundings around you. They are great for working out, commuting, or just enjoying some tunes without the isolation yourself from the rest of the world.

I'm going to get the big "PRO" right out of the way; These are the most comfortable audio listening device I have aside from some $400 sunglasses that are my everyday wear for the last 3+ years. In that time I have probably purchased and/or reviewed ~25 different audio listening devices (ear buds, over ears, on ears, noise cancelling, open back, $50-$600) and the JVC Nearphones are fighting for that #1 spot with those aforementioned sunglasses in terms of comfort. I've worn these for hours on end and have completely forgotten I have them on. I've paused an audiobook and come back sometime later to start it up again, gone to look for the Nearphones only to find they're still in my ears. It's akin to looking for sunglasses that are on your head...I've never had this happen with any other ear bud type device. The fact they don't have to be smooshed up into your ear canal is a huge benefit. One that you're going to have to take some of the cons along with, though. Inherently, you're going to have to be ok with ambient noise getting into your listening. These are *not* for someone wanting to isolate from their surroundings. They are *not* for someone wanting bass heavy audio if you're in a noisy environment. Yes, you can get a decent listening experience if you are home alone with no other ambient sounds going on, but even in this setting you will not be blown away. And for me there are more settings in public that having such an isolating experience are more trouble than they are worth. From a safety and awareness stand-point alone I would rather have the little bit of ambient noise trickle in that the Nearphones provide than be completely unaware of my surroundings, so to me it's a GOOD thing. Even without being a design that requires being lodged in your ear canal, the Nearphones stay put. They do not move at all. Hugging around the ridge of your ear, they sit pleasantly in the opening of your ear and simply rest in place. I have done a large amount of activities with them; running, biking, working out, yardwork, etc, and they have not fallen off a single time. I love that there is no need to worry about a size adapter to get them to fit right in your ear, or that they don't need a large ear wrap that goes up around the entirety of your ear to stay in place. In the app you have a basic predetermined EQ consisting of NORMAL, HIGH, and BASS. You can adjust this within said app or by long-holding the button on either ear bud. There is a noticeable difference between each setting and I found HIGH works great for podcasts when in a noisy environment but can be a bit much when things around you quiet down. It really helps the dialogue cut through the mix, but can get tiring when there's nothing for it to compete against. BASS and NORMAL worked best for music, depending on genre. The lack of a fully customizable equalizer is kind of disappointing, but I quickly came to terms with the fact these are NOT intended to be high-end audiophile listening buds. They are day-to-day carry for podcasts, phone calls, and some music here and there. And they are stellar at all those things. Going back to the on bud buttons for controlling things; if you are only using a single bud there is a set of controls for that versus if you are using two. There is also a set of controls for phone calls versus music. So in all there are 4 different pre-assigned button tap configurations. These can be customized to your liking in the app. You can have the left side handle one set of tasks for one push, two push, etc etc and then the right side handle it's own set of tasks. There are 8 different settings you can assign, 9 if you include "-" which means nothing. So if you really wanted to you could assign all possible tappings to "-" that way if you bump the button in any way shape or form absolutely *nothing* will happen. Other basic settings are turning the light indicator on/off, turning the beep/voice prompt on/off, and finally turning low latency mode on/off. Oh, and the instruction manual is also found in the app right at the top when you enter so you can't miss it. There is not a physical version found in the packaging, so heads up you need the app to view it. No-brainer recommendation to anyone looking for a comfortable and easy to use ear bud alternative that doesn't need a completely noise cancelling experience.

The JVC Nearphones are quite unique! They feature a cool and comfortable design that wraps around your ears, providing good support without falling out. They don’t feel tight, and the audio part doesn’t go all the way into your ear, which means you can wear them for several hours without discomfort. However, they are not noise-canceling, so if that’s what you’re looking for, these may not be the right choice. The charging case is well-built and compact, making it easy to store without taking up too much space. Pairing the JVC Nearphones with my devices was simple, and I didn’t encounter any issues at all. On the downside, I found the control buttons to be less responsive than I expected. According to the manual, tapping to operate the earphones was somewhat confusing—sometimes it didn’t respond properly, and it wasn’t easy to skip songs or play and pause the audio. After several attempts, I decided to just use my phone to control the earphones. While that was disappointing, the sound quality is pretty decent. I enjoy the overall sound, which has a nice, soft, laid-back quality. Since the earphones don’t go all the way into your ears, it feels as if you’re truly experiencing the moment. If you are looking for great sound, comfortable earbuds that dont fall out, then these are it!!!!

I have a slight addiction to earbuds and headphones but I never contemplated getting this ‘cuff’ style until my wife was talking about them and then of course, getting ad recommendations for them. Pros: Unique Cuff Style Open Style Magnetic hold in case USB-C charging case Lightweight Controls on cuffs App Cons: Not wireless charging Mic quality Can’t see battery status on case Meh: Sound - but expected 100% charged not possible? JVC. Where have you been? I haven’t seen you since my last VCR! OK, enough nostalgia ; right off the bat, these looked cool; unlike any pair of earbuds I own - and I own somewhere in the neighborhood of 7 sets of them - all different types, tech and manufacturers. I was quite excited to jump in & see what they were about. Initial impressions are that these, even in their case, are light as heck. Each earbud seems to have a magnetic pull into the case, keeping them securely in even if the lid of the case is open; not a new method but also not common in every pair. Even lighter than I had anticipated is the case - so light and I have to check a few times just to be sure I still have it. Pushing the cuff onto my ear was easy and there is a pivot spring that flexes allowing it to widen and then go back to cuffing your ear. Pairing was simple and there’s an app to dial-in how you want the sound to be, along with integrating into the notifications of my Phone. While the App may have “bass” mode, these are open earbuds, meaning - quality bass and ANC aren’t possible like they are with in-ear buds. There is a little groove for the speaker that fires the sound into the ear - so cool. I use open-style headphones all day for work, but those are bone conduction. I am not sure I’d be able to work all day with my ears completely covered, so even if I had to go heads-down on something - these buds offer enough immersion and I’d also hear the door knocks. I brought the cuffs to my teenager and the cuff style was dismissed as being weird at first, but once I had them tried on & a favorite song played - the resulting review was, and I quote: “Not gonna like, those are pretty fire.” Not gonna lie … I agree. There isn’t a way to see the current battery level on the case, but using a USB-C cable to charge it will light up the indicator lights showing you charging progress. Another option that would have been great was wireless charging of the case, as my mobile tech ecosystem does take advantage of wireless charging pretty heavily. USB-C is also the standard, so I have plenty of cables - and it did come with a USB-A to C shorty. From walks, to the gym and equally as much while typing this review the sound is great. A feature that isn’t so good - is the mic quality. I used it with Zoom and recorded myself - so I’d hear what others would and it was as if I was in a large room with nothing to deaden the sound - very echoey - so not recommended to be a quality mic for anything other than a quick call - but only because it was convenient. When using the cuffs, there are pretty basic and easy to feel interactions with the button on each cuff. Single, double, triple presses and the like are responsive and tactile. The last little thing for me - is that since the App is tied into the phone for notifications when using them, there are occasional notifications of the battery percentage, per cuff. I can’t say that I’ve ever seen them at 100% and even popping them in to write this review, they came out of the case and said 93 & 94% respectively. I’m hoping for a new firmware to fix this but until then, it’s far from a problem for me. As a person that really enjoys wireless audio devices - from earbuds to Bluetooth and smart speakers, this cuff style earbud is great and I recommend this JVC cuff bud highly!

I’ve been intrigued by and interested in picking up a pair of “open ear” headphones for quite some time now. As much as I love a closed ear, or in ear experience when listening to music or watching a movie sometimes I think having an open ear design is important for certain situations. I’ve been using mine when chatting with friends online, when I’m out for a walk, and when I go to bed to fall asleep. I need to hear my alarm when it goes off in the morning lol, and having these allows me to hear the alarm on my night stand when it goes off. I love the design of these, even though they feel a little strange at first.. Once you get them settled in a preferred position, they are very comfortable. Build quality is good. Not the most rugged feeling earphones. But I think they will last a good while as long as you dont slam them on the ground. The case is what feels “cheapest” about these. It is a very lightweight case. The hinge feels like it’ll break in my pocket if I leave them in there while working or doing any rigorous activity. Battery life is very good. They haven’t died on me while using them throughout the day. The battery in the earbuds themselves will be dead after a night of sleep, but they quickly charge back up in the case. Sound quality - The sound quality of these headphones is just alright. I think they sound decent. The bass is kind of lacking, which I kind of expected since these just kind of hover over your ear canal. You can use the jvc app to tweak the sound profile to add bass, but I didnt notice a big change in bass. Mids and highs are clear and clean. Overall.. They sound good for what it is. They have a clean, crisp sound , “flat” sound profile. Since I only use these in certain situations, I cant complain too much about the sound quality. The point of these headphones, I think. Is to remain aware of your surroundings while listening to music or media. So, heavy bass or mids would make it harder to stay aware of your surroundings. All in all, Im happy with these “nearphones” and I can recommend them if you are looking for something to wear while walking, jogging, bicycling or anything that requires you to stay aware of your surroundings.

I love these earphones. After many years of using many in ear and over the ear ones, I have finally found my match! Let me explain. These little guys go over your ear lobes and clamp around them (very gently) and do not go inside your ear canal. I love this, mainly because I'm someone with over productive ear wax. Most earbuds these days go inside your ear canals and I have to constantly clean them due my condition. Even if you don't have a condition like mine and you hate having something inside your ear canals, these are for you! They came in a small box, inside a carrying case/charger. Took me a while to figure out how to put them on after reading the small booklet inside I figured it out. At first their sound was not that great (being farther away from the ear canal), however once I downloaded their app, everything changed when I selected a boosted audio EQ. If you think at first they are not that great sounding, do that right away, download their app and tweak the audio settings, made a huge difference! Other than that they are very simple to operate like other earbuds, you can press, long press etc. to answer calls, hang up, increase volume, skip music tracks etc., nothing complicated at all. I would say they don't break any sound records in terms of sound quality, but they are great enough, but their greatest strength in my humble opinion is that they don't go inside the ear canals. If you are looking for something comfortable to wear and use like that, these won't disappoint you!!!

These JVC nearphones clip onto the side of your ear and project sound into it. The advantages of this is that you are still able to hear your surroundings without having to remove our adjust them. I wore them for about an hour before they started to feel a bit uncomfortable, but that's to be expected, however, this will vary by user. I don't tend to wear headphones longer than 2 hours. These nearphones are great for exercising because they stay on well (I tested running, jumping, etc) and really avoid a lot of the sweat that might otherwise accumulate with other types of listening devices. They also worked well for phone calls and picked up my voice without issues. At medium volume, my family members within 3-5 feet away couldn't really hear what i I was listening to because the nearphones do a good job at projecting the sound into the ear. I think these are going to get more popular because they are small, convenient, and very practical, especially with exercising and when you want to listen to your own audio while also having awareness of your surroundings.

Fantastic ear buds. The sound is decent, the open design is awesome. They stay put very well for normal use. Haven't used them to run or bike. Good life during use. The case is great to hold them and charge them. Hold them securely.

Definitely one of the better pair of headsets I've worn especially compared to buds! My favorite feature is the fact it cups around your ears so unless someone knocks them off there is zero risk it will falling off. It does not have noise cancelling so if your background gets too noisy it might be hard to hear someone your talking to or music your listening to but overall an excellent experience.

These are different. These are small but unique and I like the new clip-on buds. These right here are really kind of authentic controls are simple. Sounds are good, just remember that they are clip-on open ears

I was looking for something that was wireless and stayed in my ears this product did both the only issue I have experienced is sometimes the other person can’t hear me clearly it’s not all the time so I’m not sure if it’s location or the product

very comfortable. wearing during work out and they will not fall out.

These headphones are perfect size and provides great sound. The value of the product for the price is worth it. Definitely would recommend these headphones.

I return this product. Because it does not have noise reduction. When you wear them in the club and that's a no for me. It doesn't cancel out the noise as far as fitting on the ear, they are great. Now the other part of the sound, as far as the music playing in them the volume doesn't come up loud enough. For me.

Very happy n satisfied with the product!! Easy to use n good quality! Feels good in the ear. Good voice cancellation n good quality when listening thru the earphones! Battery does last a long time. Highly recommended