Jays q-Jays Dual Armature Earphones

So this in-ear earphones by Jays is pretty intriguing and comes in the most complete set of accessories out of the box. Been using it for weeks and during my travels and I must admit it’s an impressive pair of earphones.

Right out from the box, Jays earphones are given great effort. The set that we were lent came with the widest range of accessories and add-ons.

Here’s what’s included the box:

q-Jays earphones
Sliding ring
Y-connection
3.5mm stereo mini-plug
70cm extension cable
Silicone rubber sleeves (7 pairs)
Protective filters
Comply Foam Tips
Stereo splitter
Airplane adapter
Leather bag

I found the inclusion of the airplane adapter very useful since I’ve been traveling often lately (and I don’t like those headsets they provide in the cabin).

The earphones themselves are quite small — the smallest I have seen or tried ever. The silicone rubber sleeve is key to getting the best comfort on the ears once you find your size.

When I tried them on for the first time, I thought they were a little low on volume and the audio seemed a bit tinny. You really need to fit it correctly to get the right audio output. Once you figure that out, you’d be surprised at the power and sound quality of the earphones.

Sensitivity: 95dB SPL @ 1KHz
Impedance: 39 Ohm @ 1KHz
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Weight: 8 grams
Plug: Gold-plated 3.5mm stereo plug
Cord Length: 60cm

It’s got some pretty clear audio quality although most of the time, it’s the source that reveals a lot of shortcomings of the sound rather than the performance of the earphones. For the most part, the earphones are very consistent in range and volume. The earphones blocks ambient noise but that’s practically true with any set at high volume. The difference is that even at low volumes, you don’t hear ambient noise as well.

The tip of the bud inside the earphones are covered by a protective filter, like a small mesh of felt paper. The opening could be blocked by small particles or dust and may be replaced with a new set anytime.

I’ve had quite a number of regular earphones and in-ear ones as well. For the most part, I’m not very comfortable using them for prolonged periods of time. The ones on the q-Jays are surprisingly comfy I’d sometimes forget I have them on.

Their attention to detail and additional options for unique case uses (like for the airplane’s audio jack) is commendable. The q-Jays is obviously for serious audiophiles and those who look for more than just a pair of earphones. With a suggested retail price of Php12,499, they better be worth all the bells and whistles. That and the great build quality and performance.