Jays u-JAYS – Review

Jays u-JAYS

Jays u-JAYS

| On-Ear | 40 mm Driver | Silk Diaphragm |



 


? Jays u-JAYS, an on-ear headphone with personality and unexpected sound quality.

The Jays u-JAYS features custom drivers with Japanese Silk-diaphragm and vent holes that make use of acoustic tuning filters distributed 360° around the driver.

Jays is a brand with a reputable experience and a large number of happy owners of their in-ear headphones, the Jays u-JAYS are part of their on-ear models and, specifically, from the U series.

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The headband of the Jays u-JAYS is made of steel, like the whole structure of the headphone. Still, users will feel and see a rubberized finish on top of the metal core components – the cups are made of plastic.

The pads are larger than many on-ear headphones while the cups can lay fully flat and offer wide tilting and rotational movements. At the same time, the headband extends smoothly but remains firm in any position set.

The Jays u-JAYS has a detachable cable with a 3-button remote/mic and dedicated volume buttons. This makes the u-JAYS compatible with Android, iOS and Windows but you will have to choose the desired compatibility while buying the headphone.

The compatibility is limited by the cable and not the unit itself, therefore a simple cable replacement makes it fully compatible with any device – this can be also seen on many other headphones such as the BOSE QuietComfort 25. Nonetheless, the headphone will work with a cable that does not correspond to the device (for example, iOS cable model used with an Android device); the remote functions will be the only feature that will not work.

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Jays u-JAYS Review

Tests & Scores


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Weight

Jays u-JAYS weight in Ounces and Jays u-JAYS weight in grams.

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Accessories & Packaging

The Jays u-JAYS unboxing results in the 3-button detachable cable, a pair of removable ear pads and a carrying pouch/bag.

The headphone comes in a beautiful packaging that is robustly built and attractively designed with clean aesthetics.

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Bass & Sub Bass

The Jays u-JAYS has a well-rounded bass with good punch and sufficiently deep sub-bass as to fulfill any track’s requirements.

Their bass is not tuned to be a basshead sounding headphone but their lower end is energetic enough to cover nearly all genres.

Expect a balanced bass style with a fun seasoning that does not get overdone nor invasive.

These will be great news for listeners looking for a cleaner sound over a bass-centered one.

Applying an EQ, there is an important addition of sub-bass depth but not as much mid-bass empowering.

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Mids & Vocals

Mids on the Jays u-JAYS have very clear male vocals, alive and present, still warm and inviting and not thin nor boxy at all.

The higher midrange offers a very pleasant balance between crispness and non-fatiguing sound.

Overall their mids are clear, warm, cozy and a pleasure to listen to.

An EQ can make vocals gain more importance and reduce some of their mid-bass up to give their midrange a bit more of a distinct sound – just not overdo it to avoid boxy sound introduction.

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H

Highs & Treble

The overall highs of the Jays u-JAYS resolve a nice amount of detail and offer a agreeable quantity of brightness, their highs are not too recessed but do start to roll-off on the upper end.

To their benefit, this high’s style assures fatigue-free sound with no piercing nor sibilant peaks (mild sibilance can arise with extremely sibilant tracks).

Similar to their midrange, their overall style is gentle and very enjoyable to listen – even treble sensitive people will like them.

With an EQ there is a remarkable bump in their overall sound quality with a much more open sound, brighter highs and additional detail without empowering piercing peaks.

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Sound Leak

The sound leaking out of the Jays u-JAYS is significantly lower than many average headphones. This on-ear headphone will be perfectly usable on most normal situations without disturbing anybody nearby.

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Sound Isolation

On-ear headphones are not as well-adapted as over-ear headphones when considering sound isolation.

Nonetheless, the Jays u-JAYS perform way better that most on-ear headphones making them a contender to over-ear headphones on this subject and providing a very efficient isolation from surrounding noises without having to crank up the volume much.

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Comfort

The Jays u-JAYS offer an outstanding fit for an on-ear headphone, if the pads would have been a bit larger they could had been considered an over-ear headphone.

In addition to this, they have a light weighted but solid, durable build with good construction materials that feel rugged, yet provide a nice touch feel.

The ear cushions are easily replaceable and removable with a simple twist and unlock/lock – this is a welcomed feature that can extend the life of the headphone.

It is fair to remind that this is an on-ear headphone and not an over-headphone so the pads will sit on the ears and not around them and some fatigue could be generated after prolonged sessions.

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EQ

Response to Equalization

The response to EQ of the u-JAYS showed important boosting and/or re-tuning capability over most frequencies.

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Size & Fit

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Frequency Response (raw)

Jays u-JAYS Frequency Response Curve

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Jays u-JAYS Technical Specifications

Specifications

TypeDynamic
Driver Unit40mm
Sensitivity100dB/mW
Power CapacityUnknown
Impedance32 ohms
Frequency Response10-20,000Hz
DiaphragmSilk
MagnetUnknown
CordRound cord
Cord Length1.35m
PlugStereo mini plug
WeightApprox. 8g
Supplied Accessoriesear cushions, cable, bag

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FAQ

Jays u-JAYS FAQ

How many drivers does the Jays u-JAYS have?

The Jays u-JAYS is a single driver headphone. Which means that the Jays u-JAYS has 1 driver per side.

What type of headphone is the Jays u-JAYS?

The Jays u-JAYS is an on-ear headphone.

The Jays u-JAYS is an open, semi-open or closed back headphone?

The Jays u-JAYS is a closed back headphone.

 Does the Jays u-JAYS have a microphone?

The Jays u-JAYS have a microphone and a remote.

What is the price of the Jays u-JAYS?

You can check the most up-to-date price of the Jays u-JAYS by following THIS LINK.

Where can I buy the Jays u-JAYS?

You can buy the Jays u-JAYS HERE

What cable do the Jays u-JAYS have?

The Jays u-JAYS have a detachable, single-sided, round cable.

What cable connection does the Jays u-JAYS have?

The Jays u-JAYS cable connection has a 3.5mm mini stereo plug.

Are there replacement cables for the Jays u-JAYS ?

The Jays u-JAYS cables can be replaced with compatible 3.5mm replacement cables.

Are there upgrade cables for the Jays u-JAYS ?

The Jays u-JAYS uses 3.5mm cables which are very popular standard cables. You can buy any cable with a 3.5mm connector to upgrade the cable.

Does the Jays u-JAYS have Bluetooth / The Jays u-JAYS is a wireless headphone?

The Jays u-JAYS does not have Bluetooth but you can buy Bluetooth cables to make the Jays u-JAYS Bluetooth-enabled headphones. Or you can buy adapters such as the FiiO BTR3 to make it wireless Bluetooth.

Is the Jays u-JAYS compatible with Apple devices?

The Jays u-JAYS is fully compatible with Apple devices.

Is the Jays u-JAYS compatible with Android devices?

The Jays u-JAYS is fully compatible with Android devices.
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DISCLAIMER
We highly discourage anyone from trying to apply our testings to your own earphones, the risk of damaging or permanently breaking your iems is absolutely probable to happen. With our standardized equalization and amplification tests we push the limits of the earphones to the extreme. If anyway you decide to do so, we cannot be held responsible of the damage done to your equipment. Do it at your own risk.

Jays u-JAYS

8.7

SCORE

8.7/10