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JVC HA S900 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

JVC HA S900 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 58% of headphones
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 59%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

7.8

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 59%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones JVC HA S900

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

7.8

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

6.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
JVC HA S900 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.2
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
8 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 8 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 80.3% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
JVC
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
116 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 116 g, lighter than 76.6% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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JVC HA S900 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 10 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    8 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 46.8% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (116 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    116 g vs 218 g
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 4 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 6,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (26,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    26,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 26 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (136 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    136 dB vs 110 dB
  • 46.8% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (116 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    116 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 10 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    8 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 6,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (26,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    26,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 4 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 26 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (136 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    136 dB vs 110 dB
  • 10x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 9 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (35 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    35 mm vs 44 mm
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 5.87x less popular
    JVC HA S900 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 8 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2008 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    January 2008
    2008 vs 2016
  • 5.87x less popular
    JVC HA S900 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 9 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (35 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    35 mm vs 44 mm
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 8 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2008 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    January 2008
    2008 vs 2016

Third-party reviews

What customers like about JVC HA S900

  • Lightweight and compact design, ideal for frequent travelers
  • Balanced sound with good treble detail and warm mids
  • Fold-flat construction for easier portability
  • Hard carrying case included in the box
  • Padded ear cushions provide decent passive isolation
  • Tangle-resistant cable

What customers don't like about JVC HA S900

  • The top headband gives off a somewhat cheap plastic feel
  • The cable is too short for comfortable home use without an extension
  • No included adapters such as an airline plug or 6.3 mm jack adapter
  • Bass is precise but may not be powerful enough for listeners wanting very deep low end
  • Lacks modern extras such as active noise cancellation (ANC)

Verdict

The JVC HA-S900 is a high-grade, lightweight over-ear wired headphone featuring 40mm neodymium drivers that deliver a wide frequency response of 8Hz to 26,000Hz and a sound pressure level of 106 dB/mW. Key characteristics include a fold-flat design for portability, an 117g ultra-light frame, and 40-ohm impedance suitable for mobile devices. Main pros consist of its exceptional portability, inclusion of a hard-shell carrying case, and a well-balanced sound profile with clear highs and warm midtones. Notable cons include a headband that can feel somewhat cheap and a 4-foot tangle-resistant cable that may be too short for home use without an extension.

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