CNET editors' review
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CNET editors' rating:
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Very good
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- Reviewed on: 10/06/2009
JayBird first made a name for itself as a Bluetooth company, pushing out a line of stereo headphones with discreet-yet-secure designs that were made with the iPod in mind. So it was both surprising and not when the company elected to move into the wired market with two in-ear models aimed at the fitness-minded. What was surprising was the seemingly backward step in technology, but the move is actually in line with JayBird's focus on active users. Of the two new sets, the Tiger Eyes Earbuds ($89) are the slightly less expensive and more stylish model.
The Tiger Eyes earbuds are fairly standard in design, with the exception of the separate inline mic and volume modules. The former is integrated into the right Y-cable and includes iPod remote functionality: clicking once plays or pauses the track, twice skips forward, and three times skips back. The volume control resides at the Y junction and consists of an oblong black plastic piece with a silver slider for adjusting levels. The cable, which measures 43.3 inches long, is a thin, plastic-coated number that doesn't seem terribly durable and is prone to tangles, though JayBird includes a wrap accessory in the package to help with this.
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JayBird Tiger Eyes Sound Isolating Earphones:
$89.00 - $125.89
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$89.00 | Backorder |
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Amazon.com Marketplace
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