Customer Ratings & Reviews

The JVC HAS95NB headphones are a good budget Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) set. They are lightweight and comfortable. They fit a good range of head sizes, even larger ones. Setup is simple through a 3.5mm jack, or Bluetooth (BT). I paired them with computers and phones, and all worked with no issues. The jack worked fine in a laptop too. The right earcup has volume, Noise Cancelling (NC) setting, and a Multi-Function Button (MFB). The left earcup has on/off, USB-C jack, and 3.5mm jack. Duration is listed as 50 hours who no ANC and 35 hours with ANC. It also has microphones for voice. It can use AAC and SBC codex. Just pair with a BT device and your good to go. The earcups rotate 90 degrees to be lain flat. You do not need an app to use the headphone, you can just connect and listen. The sound is okay in this mode. At higher volumes sound can get distorted or muddy. Cycling through the default modes of Flat, Bass, and Clear was not a big difference to me. ANC is decent, and good for the price. Noise Cancelling is the best, Wind Cut is slightly less to me and then ambient and off are the four settings. Out of the box they just sound okay regardless of the settings. Not bad, not great. However, with the app, they can sound a lot better. In addition to being able to change the button settings you have 3 custom Equalizer setting you can setup. With these, I got the headphones to sound a lot better. Better bass than the default setting. You have more control over the sound. You get three Frequency settings, with Gain and Q. Frequency can be set from 20Hz to 20000Hz in three places. The more precise control really made the sound better. Bass could really be cranked up for better sound. Items were not as muddy. For voice calls, you get Sidetone to sound like a normal phone call. You can also suppress phone prompts through the JVC app. Firmware can be seen and updated through the app too. Overall, they are good ANC headphones for the price. The issue is for them to really shine you need the app. The default settings have a flat sound regardless of the mode chosen. On voice and video calls, my voice was clear, and no one had issues hearing me. Being lightweight, you can wear them for awhile with no fatigue. For the price they are good, but you need the app for them to be their best.

These are nice sounding and comfortable headphones. I have a smallish head so sometimes, over the head headphones are gigantic and uncomfortable on me. They are lightweight at less than 7oz and are comfortable to wear for hours at a time, long flight, etc. They were very easy to pair with my phone and tablet, as they ask for Bluetooth pairing as soon as you turn them on. They do have multipoint connection and paired with both devices which makes it easy to switch back and forth from phone to tablet. They have a microphone embedded if you want to use for call/video meetings and other meeting participants said I sounded fine. I use them mostly for cutting out background noise and listening to music and watching movies on flights. The sound quality is good and they seem to get plenty loud (at least for me). There is a “sound control” button that adjusts the sound from regular, to bass, to flat. Honestly, I didn’t hear a huge difference between regular and flat and have just left them on “bass” which sounds the best to me. Music has good clarity. Movies were clear and with good and realistic stereo sounds. I could hear every little whisper. ANC (active noise canceling) works well and tuned out most sounds (especially airplane hum!) while on a recent flight. They claim to have 50 hour life as they are wireless, but I have not had a chance to push them to their limits, but so far they’ve easily lasted through a full day at work and a full day of travel. According to specs, battery life is about 30% less if you have noise cancelling turned on (says up to 35 hours). Thankfully they have a USB-C charging port. Note that the charging cable they come with is pretty short, but we have plenty of these USB-C cables so no big deal. Charging indicator is simple - light on when charging and light off when fully charged. They also come with a 3.5mm audio cord which is great if you want to plug into the back of a seat on an airplane or some other non-Bluetooth audio source. They fold flat for slimmer storage profile, but there is no case included (nor does there appear to be one available or recommended on the JVC web page.) I will have to get an aftermarket case online to protect these while traveling in my carryon bag.

If you’re after budget-friendly noise-canceling headphones, the JVC - Over-the-Ear Headphones HAS95NB might be worth a look. I’ll admit, my initial impression wasn't sky-high. The packaging felt cheap, with a flimsy box and minimal cardboard inserts, but the headphones themselves surprised me. They’re exceptionally lightweight, which makes a big difference if you’re wearing them for long periods. The thick, soft padding on the ear cups is a real comfort booster—these practically disappear on your head after a while, making them ideal for home lounging, light commutes, or casual city strolls. Sound quality is respectable. While they’re not going to thrill audiophiles, they offer good bass and treble for a pair in this price range. They’re perfect for working from home, walking, or just relaxing to some tunes. However, the noise canceling is underwhelming. With the noise-canceling mode on, I could still hear my kids talking word for word and pick up even soft sounds like finger snaps or keyboard taps. The ambient noise mode was similarly subtle—it felt like switching off noise canceling entirely rather than enhancing my awareness. If you’re considering these for a plane or a loud environment, you might find the noise canceling doesn’t quite meet expectations. But for anyone looking for a simple, easy-to-use pair with decent sound and comfort, these headphones hold up. They connect smoothly via Bluetooth, feature a 3.5mm jack for wired use, and the buttons are well-placed and user-friendly. While these may not be the pinnacle of noise-canceling technology, they’re a perfect budget option for general use.

The JVC HAS95N are a general use lightweight noise cancelling Bluetooth Headphone. The headphones have a decent battery life at 50 hours (35 hours with noise cancelling) and have a wide range of compatibility thanks to its Bluetooth and 3.5mm connection options. The headphones can be used right out of the box or can be paired with the JVC headphone app to tweak some buttons and settings. I used the headphones while cleaning my house, working in the office, doing yardwork, and building a deck. That’s fairly broad usage case for these headphones – low to high ambient noise environments and long wear periods. With each mode I could put the different noise cancelling modes to the test. There’s 4 modes – Off, Wind Cut, Ambient, and Noise Cancelling. Off is pretty self-explanatory. The other modes use the earcup mounted microphones (1 per earcup) to listen to your surroundings. Ambient passes surrounding noise through without much processing. Wind Cut follows the same process and Ambient, but does some additional processing that targets wind noise. Noise Cancelling does just that – it cuts out ambient noise and isolates you. In practice the Ambient mode works well. I feel like it could pump up the passthrough volume a bit more, but I also don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything. Noise Cancelling is just OK – it doesn’t isolate me as well as other noise cancelling headphones and earbuds I own. I can still make out conversations around me and hear the TV that’s on in the same room as me. It works fine in a quieter environment, but it misses the mark when it comes to blocking out noise from my kids while I’m trying to work. The Wind Cut mode is interesting in that it allows for passthrough, but it cuts wind noise out. I say its interesting because it does decently better than the Noise Cancelling mode against wind noise. I actually liked this mode when walking my dogs on a breezy day. I need the passthrough to listen for cars and my surroundings, but I really appreciate the wind noise getting blocked. Sound processing can be adjusted via 3 presets or 3 custom EQ’s that you can create in the app. The presets are Flat, Clear, and Bass. Bass bumps up the lower end sound, Flat is a flat EQ profile, and Clear bumps up the higher end sounds. Clear works great for podcasts and other vocal heavy media. Flat is your basic EQ and its what the headphones use right out of the box. Bass adds a little depth to the bottom end the sound spectrum, and its what I prefer when listening to music. The low end boost I noticeable in this mode. The presets can be cycled through on the headset by clicking the power button. You can change up the presets the button cycles through in the app, so if you never use a preset you can removed it from the cycle list. You can also add your custom EQ’s to the cycle list, which is a nice touch. Sound quality from the headphones is decent. They are fairly mid-range when it comes to performance. I have used several Bluetooth headphones in this price range, and these I feel are right in the middle of the pack. Nothing groundbreaking but they do a good job. The bass reproduction is decent, but could go a little stronger. Where it falls down a bit is the highs can get a little too sharp. I found myself turning the volume down on higher pitched media. The headphones don’t sound hollow or tinny in any way, but they are just missing out on a little bit of soundstage depth. The sound quality remains the same when switching over to the 3.5mm cable, so it’s not a Bluetooth limitation. These were perfectly fine for day to day listening and I think most will be more than happy with the sound quality, but don’t expect audiophile grade sound. The headset worked out fine for making calls. The headset mic port is on the left earcup – it’s a pinhole opening. The mic doesn’t do too bad of a job – calls came in clear and my voice was just fine while talking in an office environment. Using the headphones while walking my dogs introduced a lot of background noise and wind, so they aren’t great at background isolation. However, that has pretty much been my experience with every headset and earbud – hard to beat a boom mic with a wind screen. Comfort of the headset is really good. The earcups are circumaural in design so they go completely around your ears. They also use some fairly supple padding, which makes them comfortable to wear even with my glasses on. The lightweight nature of the headset along with the plush padding of the headband makes them comfortable for long sessions. I wore them for several hours at work without any issue. Wearing them for my outdoor work went great as well. The earcups being a leatherette material does mean you can get a little sweaty since they trap the heat. That’s just the nature of the material selection. The earcups are removable so chances are there are different earpad options out there if you’d like to change it up. This also bodes well for replacing the earcups over time as they will eventually wear out and peel like all leatherette earcups eventually do. Overall, JVC HAS95NB are a good pair of headphones. They are very comfortable to wear for long sessions, and didn’t cause any discomfort with my glasses on. Sound quality is decent and the headphones do a good job on sound reproduction. They certainly could be better, but they are comfortably mid-range on sound quality, which is fine. The battery life out of the headset is more than enough to get someone through several days worth of listening sessions before needing to recharge. I like that they still include a 3.5mm port which keeps it compatible with older media players and even Xbox controllers.

The JVC Over Ear Hybrid ANC HAS95NB Headphones are a great choice. I know that sound is subjective, but they have a decent sound out of the box, although it could be more on the flat side. Thankfully through the JVC Headphones app gives you access to three presets, Flat, Bass, and Clear. But what's even better is that you have access to three more custom profiles and you are able to specifically pick three frequencies to dial in your sound. You can also adjust the Q factor which gives your even more ability to dial in the sound to your liking. You also get ANC and Ambient Sound. To be honest, the noise canceling works, but it's not the best I've tested out. The HAS95NB's are also very comfortable. I wear glasses and was able to listen to a three hour podcast with no fatigue. I will say that they did warm my ears up quite a bit. As far as battery life goes, they advertise 35 hours, and I've been using them off on for the past week listening to padcasts and music, and the battery is still at 84%. The microphone also works pretty well. I like that you have the ability to disable the Ambient Sound option during calls. That is a pet peeve of mine. Especially because I tend to use earbud and headphones in noisy environments.

I wear headphones or earbuds a lot and I have different pairs for either different occasions or uses. And I just got the JVC Hybrid ANC HAS95NB headphones, and not only do they look great, but they also sound great. First, the packaging is recyclable so that was a good start, then right out of the box the JVC HAS95NB look great with their matte black finish, they also feel well made, and the materials feel long lasting. I can charge them with the USB A to USB C cable that is included. When it comes to the quality of the sound, they sound great; the highs are clear, they deliver full mids, as well as deep bass but not overwhelming. I can either listen to podcasts to a wide range of music that I do listen to, the JVC HAS95NB deliver a great audio experience due to their 36mm driver. Once paired with my phone, I downloaded the JVC app and there I can customize the audio modes, flat, bass, clear and 3 other custom choices, the eq is limited to 3 band but works well. I can also control the volume and also turn on and off the noise cancelling, wind cut and ambient sound. I also like that I can see the battery percent and life remaining on them. Since they have active noise cancellation (ANC) they do keep me focused when I want to. They do a great job on helping me do that by reducing background noise, so for example if I am editing a video at a café, I can stay focused on the task at hand. They have a wind cut mode as well as ambient modes so depending on my environment I can change them accordingly. So, for example when I am hiking or running, I can use the wind cut mode and when I want to know what is going on around me the ambient mode is helpful. I also like the up to 50 hours of life and 35 hours with Noise Cancelling battery life, it is more than enough for me, I do not need to keep charging them and they are ready to come with me at any time. The JVC headphones are nicely comfortable and lightweight to wear from a short period to all day long. The earpads are ergonomic and they feel very soft on my ears. Also, they are not tight on my head, yet they work well, the buttons are soft and easy to reach and control. The JVC app is also helpful it shows plenty of information including battery life, firmware updates the headphones, switching the sound mode as well as customizing. I can turn on off the noise cancelling as well as the wind cut or even the ambient sound. When it comes to calls, I made one indoors and it was good but I also made a call outside when it was windy and I could hear the wind and the other person at the other end did hear a lot of noise, I am not sure if I had the wrong setting or maybe it was too windy but I did not like the outdoor call. Overall, the JVC Hybrid ANC HAS95NB headphones are much better than I expected I have a few JVC speakers, and they sound great and now the JVC headphones and they are a great addition to a good high quality sound experience. The JVC do offer great noise cancellation as well as comfort.

Over the past year, I’ve been fortunate enough to work with the Best Buy TIN Program to review a wide range of gadgets — with a large portion being headphones. These products have varied in price, durability, and quality. That being said, I still wouldn’t consider myself a huge audiophile. I would, however, consider myself to be a home theater & music enthusiast who keeps an eye (and ear) out for the newest high-quality products. Packaging This week, I received the new JVC Hybrid Noise Cancelling HA-S95N wireless headphones for review. In the box comes a 3.5 mm headphone jack, USB-C to USB charging cable, user manual, and warranty info. Pretty bare bones and slightly disappointing for reasons I will cover shortly. Design Right out the gate, the most notable feature is how lightweight the HA-S95N’s are. While this is fantastic when wearing them for an extended period of time, it is a bit concerning when considering durability. The cans are made of smooth, matte black plastic. The headband and ear cushions are made of a thin memory foam. The lack of a carrying case in the box is especially surprising with just how fragile they feel. Quite honestly, it’s disappointing. For the headphones themselves, the left side has a Power button, USB-C charging port, and a 3.5mm input. The right side has volume buttons, a multi-function button (pause/ play, next), and a Noise Cancel (NC) button. There’s a small LED that turns white or blue for power on and Bluetooth, respectively. A positive though is how much range you can get from the headband. I’ve tried a lot of headphones where the headband seems to be a little too tight and unable to extend for people with larger heads. That is not the case here, which is great for the purported 50hr playtime (35hr w/ active Noise Cancellation). Sound Quality Prior to listening to any audio, I downloaded the “JVC Headphones” app as stated on the outside box. I connected the headphones to my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra via Bluetooth and played my favorite songs for demoing. I initially tested the R&B song “Ascension” (Don’t Ever Wonder) by Maxwell. The song’s Dolby Atmos mix on Apple Music has such dynamic soundscapes — with magical high-end sounds and a deep, groovy baseline — and is great for testing the range of any audio device. With the app loaded and all presets left alone, I immediately noticed just how overly warm and muffled the S95N’s were. This seems to be for two reasons: 1.) BT listening only maxed out to 16-bit audio @44.1kHz, which is essentially stereo CD quality. 2.) The preset out of the box is set on “FLAT”. This may be fine for those less discerning, but anyone who has experienced 24-Bit high-fidelity audio would be slightly underwhelmed. While cycling through “FLAT, CLEAR, and BASS”, I was only able to hear distinct differences with the “BASS” preset. There was a significant thump on the low end. There are 3 slots for custom presets, but this is where I make the delineation between audiophile and music enthusiast (with me being the latter). You have to have a good understanding of audio EQ to give these headphones any semblance of hi-fi audio. The ideal media for these would be podcasts. Noise Cancelling Of all the features, Noise Cancellation appears to be THE best! During my time of testing, there were many instances where I couldn’t hear my wife walk into the room. The app allows you to toggle between “Noise Cancelling”, “Wind Cut”, “Off”, and “Ambient Sound”. All of them perform as exactly as advertised. Wind Cut works great for a room with a loud air conditioner or a car ride. Conclusion To summarize, the JVC Hybrid S95N headphones are most suitable for casual music and podcast listeners. The quality noise cancellation makes for a perfect escape from the noisy morning public transit commute. The lightweight build material feels great when wearing for extended periods of time, albeit a little too fragile when not in use. The biggest factors working against this product are the lack of hi-res audio and a carrying case. However, these are more than adequate for the average music listener. 2.75/5

I have been trying JVC’s Hybrid Over Ear ANC headphones for a few weeks and I’m not overly impressed by them. I consider myself an audiophile and listen to a variety of genres, for which go to great lengths to get the best sound quality to enjoy them with. Unfortunately, these headphones do not meet these needs. The headphones work well, the problem is an overemphasis on the bass to the expense of mids and treble. This causes the music to sound muddled, as well as lose clarity and balance in tones. For music such as rock, it is a major issue. This is not to say all music will suffer from this, but those who seek euphony through high-fidelity audio will notice the difference. ANC The active noise cancelation is okay, I can still hear sounds outside of the headphones. It works to block out overall ambient sound but voices and noises that are in proximity come through pretty clearly still. Ambient The ambient setting works great when there is no music playing and works decently when I am listening to a video or podcast. I can hear what is going on around, albeit at a lower tone. However, I cannot hear much when music is playing. The mic is too subtle in bringing in the ambient sound unless it is loud, like a fan (cooking, bathroom, cooling fans all were highly audible), voices hardly come through with music. Wind Cut This was a feature I only found through the app and is quite efficient. It completely removes any noise of wind, even if I am standing directly in front of a fan. Mic The mic picks up voice clearly, I have no issues with it, even when speaking in a low tone. Construction The material is very lightweight slightly textured plastic. It smudges easily with the natural oils on my fingers. The ear pads are comfortable to wear, and the headphones fits snugly over my ears without putting any undesirable pressure on my head. The top of the headphone band has same plastic cushion material for comfort. The headphones feel overall well-made, but I question the longevity of the materials used. App These headphones are compatible with the JVC Headphones app. The app allows some customization, like what the NC button toggles through, along with what the power and MFB buttons can do. It also allows the sound mode to be changed from flat, bass, clear, or a custom setting. The custom setting allows frequency, gain, and Q to be changed. None of these sound modes have helped much with the clarity of sound though. Overall I am underwhelmed by the quality of material and sound from these headphones. They are quite comfortable to wear for extended periods and okay starters, to give as gifts to teenagers, or occasional listeners perhaps, but anyone who desires high fidelity sound should pass on these.

JVC's hybrid noise-cancelling headphones are lightweight and feature construction and design that are great for comfort and all-day usage. The pads on the ear tips provide terrific comfort. The technology to block ambient noise and to enjoy an uninterrupted audio experience is pretty solid for a product in this price range. There are customizable audio modes: normal, bass, and clear. With the option to further personalize your audio experience via the JVC app. Rechargeable battery boasts a 35-hour playtime with noise cancelling activated when charged fully. A detachable 3.5mm cable makes it possible to enjoy music on a stereo or other devices that still feature this kind of connection. The biggest elements unfortunately working against this product is lack of high-quality audio and a muffled sound. These headphones seemed to work fine for TV viewing and podcast listening. Notably this product lacks a carrying case. While these headphones are fine for listeners on a budget and the average music listener, however those wanting to experience the best of hi-res lossless audio or a good pair of headphones to plug into a stereo will be sorely disappointed.

First impression of these headphones is a very high quality of construction. These can be used wirelessly with bluetooth, or wired fashion. The build is mostly plastic, but the headband has metal insert. These had a very premium look and feel. Included is a USB-C charging cable, and a 3.5mm headphone cable for using in a wired fashion. I tried on the headphones, and the ear cushions provided enough padding to be extremely comfortable. Also they were deep enough to keep my ears from actually touching the drivers. The headband was generously padded as well, and quite comfortable. The headphones are quite light, which also made for comfort while wearing for lengthy sessions. I wore these for a number of hours, and they were still very comfortable. There is no “set-up” other than charging. Then paring to your devices. The paring to computer was fast and without any issues. After pairing, I went on to test these. I am a fan of using headphones, and have an extensive headphone collection. I compared these to the best in my collection, and they performed well. These have 36mm drivers, and provide excellent response. I started using in bluetooth mode, and played some varied music types from computer. The sound was well balanced. Bass was deep and pronounced, highs clean, and mids clear without being over driven. The overall sound reproduced the full audio spectrum, from lows to highs. Using the wired function, I found an actual decrease in the upper range, which gave bluteooth the best overall sound in my opinion. There is a power button, multi-function button that controls play/stop; track forward/back; voice assistant; EQ; a volume up/down button; and a noise canceling button. The EQ presets that can be used are normal, bass, and clear. However, I preferred the flat setting. The noise reduction function decreases ambient noise while listening to the headphones, and also shorten battery time while using. I tested bluetooth with streaming movies, and YouTube, and as with most bluetooth, there is a slight latency between the audio and video being watched. I could not time this, but it was minimal. There is an android app that can be used for other functions as well. Overall, I was quite pleased with the comfort, sound, and functions of these headphones.

Overall there isn’t anything that is really exciting with these headphones. The overall build quality is good, the sound quality is ok, the fit and feel is tolerable, the controls are bare minimum and the noise cancellation actually works better than I expected. Having said that there isn’t anything terribly wrong with them either especially for headphones in this price range. Pros: - Lightweight and comfortable fit - Good ANC for headphones in this price range - Long Battery life - Can pair with two devices at the same time – I have them connected to my pc as well as my phone in case I get a call - Informative voice prompts and notifications Cons: - Can get warm over time due to the enclosed earmuffs - Limited audio presets - Lots of plastic and no case or storage bag - No App to control the headphones or configure options Performance: The Noise Cancellation was the main positive with these headphones, it does a good job isolating you from background noise. While the overall audio quality was good the limited presets and lack of equalizer options in an app really restrict your ability to tune the sound quality. Taking calls with the headphones worked reliably but the microphone feedback into the headphones so you can hear your voice when you speak sounded a little tinny for me. Fit and Feel: Because these headphones are so light there isn’t much padding in the support arm nor is it needed. The earcups are made of soft leatherette type material and they sit comfortably over my ears even though I wear glasses. The headset is made mostly of black plastic so they aren’t very flashy. The on/off button and an optional audio jack is on the Left earcup with the Noise Cancellation, Media and Volume control buttons on the Right earcup. The media button lets you toggle between three preset equalizers Flat, Bass and Clear as well as perform the typical media functions. I have mine set for Bass and overall the music and audio is acceptable. One complaint I have is that these buttons are flush with the sides of the earcup so they can be difficult to differentiate.

Not as noise canceling as I thought they would be. But they did the job. Nice fit. Comfortable.

The sound is great, no better quality. I like the over the ears fit and snug. I get to the gym and it is noisy and the volume is not high enough to compete with the outside noises.

Loved these for travel great battery life. And loved the ability to have the cable to connect and also the ability to be wireless. Best of both worlds.

These are worth the price I got them at I use them on the plane and on the computer for the noise

Works well, does the Job. Good sound, also water resistant for water aerobics.

Good quality and not too expensive. What else is there to say

Great use to plug in to DVD or use wifi for tv or other devices

The JVC model HAS95NB are hybrid noise cancelling headphones. These headphones are lightweight and unlike some fit my entire ear comfortably inside the cushion cavity. The headband has 2 spots that expand and contract allowing a perfect fit for me. The earpieces tilt to fit your facial features and also swivel like disk jockey headphones. They come with a USB charging cable and a stereo mini plug for wired use. The stated battery life is 50 hours using Bluetooth with noise cancellation off and 35 hours using noise cancellation. The headphones provide nice clear sound both ways on phone calls. There are only 4 control buttons: power; a volume up/down rocker; a multi-function button which scrolls through tone settings, voice assistant and audio play/pause/skip functions and the noise cancellation/ambient sound button. I was surprised to find that while listening to most audio the noise cancelling options are only for it to be on or the ambient sound mode (which allows outside sound in). There is an off option while using the phone but not for the other audio. These headphones are quite comfortable for long listening sessions. There are 3 tone settings, flat, bass and clear. With my android phone, these headphones provide plenty of volume. I have found many listening devices unable to provide a loud enough signal for my taste. I have yet to have to turn the volume up to the max. I tested the noise cancelling in a loud club and it really did well. The only time I tend to use noise cancelling is in planes. The sound quality is great and it's nice to be able to use the voice assistant hands free. These are great mid-priced headphones.

These are terrible. The only reason I purchased them is because service in the store was terrible. I wanted the JBL's but after waiting for 15 minutes, I decided to get these. BAD SERVICE LED TO A BAD CHOICE.