JVC HA-FX40

Non-Noise-Canceling Headphones / Non-Noise-Canceling Wired Earbuds

Portable, isolating ear-insert earphones that come with four pairs of earpieces of various sizes and types.

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How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

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OWNER SURVEYS

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Sound quality

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Type

/ 5

Design

/ 5

Sports model

/ 5

Sensitivity

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Design and features:Although it lacks active noise reduction, this model's earplug-like design helps to reduce both outside noise and sound leaking out into your environment. The earphones also have high sensitivity, so they can provide satisfying volume levels even when used with lower-powered portable audio devices. This model comes with four pairs of earpieces of various sizes and types and a shirt clip.

Sound quality: JVC's HA-FX40 delivers good overall sound, with a neutral to cool character. The slightly pronounced bass has good impact, but is slightly boomy and lacks some definition. Midrange is a bit grainy and congested, and tends toward tinny. Treble is extended, but sounds slightly peaky and bright. The overall sound is slightly closed-in, with good dynamics.

Comfort: We found that these earphones fit and stay in place with no problems, but a sense of pressure in the ear opening might be uncomfortable for some.

About

The JVC HA-FX40 portable earphones have a isolating ear-insert design. These earphones have a 49-inch audio cord with a stereo mini-plug. The HA-FX40 comes with four pairs of earpieces of various sizes and types and a shirt clip, and is covered by a 12-month warranty.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all Non-Noise-Canceling Headphone Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability scores are based on the likelihood of newly purchased non-noise-canceling headphones experiencing a problem, adjusted for extended warranty or service contract status and product usage, by the end of the 2nd year of ownership. Higher scores mean better reliability. Ranked #? of 34

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Brand owner satisfaction scores are based on how likely owners are to recommend their non-noise-canceling headphone to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 34

Source: Consumer Reports' 2022 and 2024 Summer Surveys

Features & Specs

Features

IP rating

IP comment

Integrated microphone

Call connect, disconnect control

Integrated volume control

Integrated function control

Warranty: parts, labor (mos.)

12/12

Additional features

None

Included accessories

Four pairs of ear pieces of various sizes and types (silicone, foam), shirt clip.

Specs

Weight (oz.)

0.5

Cord length (in.)

Connections

Plug type

Mini (1/8")

Google fast pair

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