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JVC today announced the expansion of its Xtreme Xplosives headphone series with the addition of two new inner ear models. Both new headphones, the HA-FR201 and HA-FX101, offer powerful bass performance, a secure fit and the durability that characterizes the entire Xtreme Xplosives line.
The two new headphones are identical in specifications and performance, with the HA-FR201 adding an in-line remote control and microphone. Shared features include JVC’s Extreme deep bass port that delivers strong bass reproduction, and a powerful 0.33-inch neodymium driver in each housing for clean, clear sound. Silicone earpieces in three sizes are included to ensure a comfortable and secure fit, and to provide superior sound isolation and minimize sound leakage. Rubber protectors enhance durability, making the headphones ideal for active users.
To these features the HA-FR201 adds a remote control and microphone compatible with Apple, Blackberry and Android devices. The cord-mounted single-button control makes it easy to operate play, stop and skip functions, and answer a phone call. A conversion cable for Samsung and Sony-Ericson devices is included.
Both models come in five colors, blue, black, green, red and violet. The headphones come complete with a 3.94-foot (1.2 meters) color cord with a gold-plated iPhone®-compatible slim plug.
The new JVC HA-FX101 and HA-FR201 will be available in March for $19.95 and $29.95, respectively.
The two new headphones are identical in specifications and performance, with the HA-FR201 adding an in-line remote control and microphone. Shared features include JVC’s Extreme deep bass port that delivers strong bass reproduction, and a powerful 0.33-inch neodymium driver in each housing for clean, clear sound. Silicone earpieces in three sizes are included to ensure a comfortable and secure fit, and to provide superior sound isolation and minimize sound leakage. Rubber protectors enhance durability, making the headphones ideal for active users.
To these features the HA-FR201 adds a remote control and microphone compatible with Apple, Blackberry and Android devices. The cord-mounted single-button control makes it easy to operate play, stop and skip functions, and answer a phone call. A conversion cable for Samsung and Sony-Ericson devices is included.
Both models come in five colors, blue, black, green, red and violet. The headphones come complete with a 3.94-foot (1.2 meters) color cord with a gold-plated iPhone®-compatible slim plug.
The new JVC HA-FX101 and HA-FR201 will be available in March for $19.95 and $29.95, respectively.
They are warmer, bassier (more deep bass than mid-bass boom) headphones, but they do a great job at $20 or less of giving a full non-grainy sound in that style. Their only flaw is their design, they made them pointy and it may stab some people's ears. It didn't bother mine but I can see why it might bother some.
In the world of headphones, newer isn't always better. But I found with earphones, it usually is. Because they are constantly improving on what is still relatively new technology. Pushing the most out of it. The headphones you reviewed were from 2012.
I personally also have an 8320 and I enjoy it although I never found it to be, too bassy. But nice sounding all the same for the price.