Jays q-Jays Review

Order shipped out today. Should have them by Thursday and be able to provide an initial review.

looking forward to your review......appreciate it

have you had the chance to try the d-jays as well?

Here are my initial thoughts on Jays q-Jays, comparing them to Denon ah-C700s. As everyone knows on this thread, the q-Jays have dual armatures per phone, while the c700s have a single dynamic driver per phone.

Setup
Apple iPhone and Macbook as audio source, no amp... I should probably get one soon, no? :)

Fit
To start, I have smaller ears. It's always been a challenge to find phones that will fit properly and not cause me too much pain. The q-Jays fit perfectly for me. I use the small silicone tips, down from the medium ones that are attached when you open the box. There are even a size smaller than I use, so it should be no problem for someone to find the correct tip. The Denons are also comfortable and easy to insert. You don't insert them as far as the q-Jays, but because of the larger sound chamber, the Denons constantly rubbed against my ear canals. Not terribly mind you, but enough to be annoying with extended use.

As far as physical size, it really takes some time to get over how small the q-Jays actually are. The q-Jays are very easily inserted into to the ear canal and are easy to take out. I'm not afraid of tugging on them to get them out of there. They are for the most part hidden within my ear and I would have no trouble laying my head on a pillow.

Sound
My first thoughts on sound are that the q-Jays are balanced, with no emphasis on high/mid/low, and no level overpowering the others. When an instrument wants to be heard, it is cleanly separated from the others. This has always fascinated me about IEMs and their ability to separate instruments. Compared to the Denons, the Denons seem to produce an enhanced mid and bass which seem to give them a fuller sound. I remember someone referring to it as a fun sound, rather than an analytical sound.

Both phones sound really really good!, especially for acoustic/live/rock music which I listen to most of the time. :D

The q-Jays provide a wider soundstage, but somehow keep the vocals close to your head. The Denons push everything out farther is seems, even the vocals. Both phones allow you to easily separate instruments. The q-Jays provide more of a "live" experience than the Denons. The Denons provide an up-front experience with the instruments. Does that make sense?

Anyways, thats my first impression of the q-Jays. They have an excellent product and I can't wait to listen some more!

I'll keep updating this post with more impressions.

thanks for taking the time to post your impressions.....my budget puts the q-jays out of reach but I'm hoping for equal quality and comfort with the d-jays Did you order directly from Jays or audiocube?

thanks again

bc

Another interesting thing I noticed about the headphones is their ability to layer sounds to the side. It's as if I can hear instruments behind other instruments coming from the left or right.

A good example of this is Guster's Come Downstairs and Say Hello (Keep It Together Album). The main guitar seems to be playing closer to me than the other instruments used for filler music, all while the vocals remain right in front of me.

Another example can be heard on The Chemical Brother's One Too Many Mornings (Exit Planet Dust Album) where there are just so many things going on it's crazy.

Awesome!

Hi, I just wanted to verify something you briefly mentioned in your review.

You said you used an iPhone as an audio source, does that mean the q-Jays fit the iPhone's narrow input? Or did you use an adapter?

Best,
-y.

You need to use an adapter for the iPhone. You can use Griffin's or Belkin's iPhone adapter. I actually bought the Shure Music Adapter for the iPhone so that I can still take calls while listening to music.

How's the sound isolation ajmiarka? How does it perform on subways, airports, plane/train rides?

foamies guaranteed to work but hard to clean and makes body sticks out. I'd rather they use the triple-flange buds.

After extensive listening to the q-Jays, I would have to say they are one of the best headphones I have listened to. The price is right for a dual driver headphone and they are extremely small which makes them easy to take in and out of the ears. I have adjusted to the sound and now hear a more bass then when I first started listening to them. Everything is clear and I am able to pick out instruments within the music.

I would recommend these to anyone who wants a dual driver experience at a lower price!