JVC Gumy Phone Earphones (red)

CNET editors' review

• CNET editors' rating: 2.5 stars OK
  Detailed editors' rating
  Design : 6.0
  Features : 5.0
  Performance : 5.0
  Overall score: 5.3 (2.5 stars)

• Reviewed by:
  Jasmine France
• Reviewed on: 09/14/2009

The first thing you're likely to do upon obtaining a new MP3 player is load it up with all your favorite music. Once that's done, the next best step is to replace the shoddy earbuds that came packaged with it. Of course, not everyone wants to drop a wad of cash on a new pair of headphones, which is where sets like the JVC Gumy come in. The colorful earphones have an MSRP of just $14.95, but they can often be found for much less online. These standard plastic 'buds aren't as comfortable as their step-up sibling, the JVC Marshmallow, nor do they offer the same impressive audio quality, but the Gumy does provide a stylish step-up from stock. If you only have $10 or less to spare, these are a decent option.

The JVC Gumy headphones are designed in a fashion that is typical for earbuds. The relatively small, round plastic earpieces are hard and smooth and meant to rest just inside the outer ear. It's a one-size-fits-all design that will not actually fit all. While the Gumy earphones stayed pretty secure in our ears, the material and shape of the earbuds put some uncomfortable pressure on the cartilage of our ears after about an hour of wear.

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