JH AUDIO JH|16Pro Custom In-ears Review 0

JH AUDIO JH|16Pro Custom In-ears Review

Value and Conclusion

  • The Jerry Harvey Audio 16 Pros go for $1149 online (molds are not included).
  • Incredible performance across the line
  • Neutral sounding albeit with a slightly over emphasized bass
  • Well made and durable cable
  • Otterbox accessory
  • Neutral sounding
  • Very good build quality of both cable and ear pieces
  • High cost
  • Not the least microphonic cable out there
  • Pouch sheds fibers
  • Otterbox without foam lining
  • Small sound stage
This über high end offering from Jerry Harvey Audio will undoubtedly serve as sound quality benchmark for a long time. The innovative design and perfect performance over a wide variety of aspects makes them stunning to listen to. On the downside we can mention the cable which could be less microphonic, but we understand the need for a durable cable as well. Then there is the subject of accessories, the Otterbox is nice but we would have preferred it if it had some form of foam or fabric lining to make it more shock absorbent. The con list is therefore very short and it contains only minor flaws.
These in-ears come at a hefty price tag of $1,149 for the in-ears, total cost of a set will be a bit higher since you will have to get a set of ear impressions done. A set of impressions usually costs around $50. So in order to get your hands on what is probably the best sounding in-ears around at the moment you have to be willing to dish out over $1200. This might seem like much, but these in-ears are actually on par and best some of my high end headphones driven by a somewhat expensive desktop system. Considering the fact that you can have these on you at all times and use them with great results on the move makes this solution much more versatile than a more conventional high end setup.
Since they sound very good you have to get yourself a decent portable source in order to take full advantage of them. A high end DAP will do but the JH|16Pros will reward you for spending a little time on getting a good IEM amplifier.

The pouch issue is being handled since the future packaging is being altered.
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