| | |  | iPhone Accessories | Home » » Jaybird Freedom Stereo Bluetooth Earbuds with Secure Fit-Bluetooth Headset - Retail Packaging - Midnight Black | | | | | | | Description: | | JayBird JF3 Freedom Wireless Stereo Bluetooth Buds for stereo music and phone calls. Features: Lifetime Warranty Against Sweat, up to 6 hours of music play time, premium sound, warm bass and secure fit. Includes: 3 sizes of the new Secure Fit sport ear cushions, 3 sizes of ear tips, USB charging cable and premium hard shell magnet sealed carry case. Great for working out and active life style. | | | Features: | |
• Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Ear-Buds with microphone
• For stereo music and phone calls with built in microphone. Music controls include play, pause, next track and previous track.
• Secure Fit, Shake proof, Comes with extra ear tips
• Warm bass and premium sound with easy to access volume control.
• Lifetime Warranty Against Sweat
• For stereo music and phone calls with built in microphone.
• For stereo music and phone calls with built in microphone. Music controls include play, pause, next track and previous track. Phone call controls include; answer, reject call. Music will automatically pause and then resume after phone call.
• Music controls include play, pause, next track and previous track.
• Phone call controls include; answer, reject call. Music will automatically pause and then resume after phone call.
• Phone call controls include; answer, reject call.Music will automatically pause and then resume after phone call.
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 7.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 2.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 7.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 197 reviews |
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71 of 73 found the following review helpful:
truly sweat-proof bluetooth earphones, still getting used to the fitAug 15, 2011
By OC-Adam
"Caffeine Junkie"
I have had the freedom JB-200 predecessor to these headphones for about 18 months. I loved the comfort of the JB-200; although I had to buy Acoustibuds to really get them to fit well. The JB-200 fit behind your ear, so the weight of the earphone was carried by the top of your ear, which is comfortable. I soak my clothes with sweat when I workout, prior to the jaybird jb-200 earphones I shorted out 2 other sweat-proof labeled headphones, including the hd-s9 motorolas. I loved the JB-200 earphones, I would have bought another pair, but they were end-of-lifed, and the freedom-fj3 is the replacement. My JB-200s broke because I am not careful with them, i dropped them several times, even once from 20 feet up onto concrete; I was not surprised when they finally broke.
I have worn the new freedom-fj3s 4 times. 1st with medium standard inserts, 2nd with medium deep plug inserts, 3rd with small deep plug inserts and gecko outer ear holders, 4th with medium standard inserts and small gecko outer ear holders. ... there are many options.
The 4th wearing with the normal plugs and the gecko strips was the most comfortable, but still bothered my ear. Maybe I will get used to it; definitely not as comfortable as the JB-200s.
The freedom fj3 do not fall out if you are using one of the gecko strips or the deep plugs.
I have not yet shorted them out from excessive sweat. (but even the hd-s9s lasted about 15 workouts till they started shorting out, so I'll make an update in a month.)
Sound quality: about the same as the JB-200. Base is a little weak, celerity is a little muffled, I would give them a 6/10 on sound ... if I didn't' sweat so much, the Motorola hd-s9's were far better sound, I would give them a 9/10.
Battery-life: more than 3 hours my longest workout so far with them).
I hope I find a more comfortable way to wear the freedom-fj3 earphones. I need music to get the most out of my workouts, and I prefer bluetooth. This seems like the best option currently available
UPDATE: owned for 2 months now
battery life seems to be about 5-6 hours (2 workouts at about 2.5 hours ea, battery wears out just about this time)
Comfort, I have found for me, I use the outer ear grips and the black earbuds, very comfortable. I am very happy with this purchase. I sweat a great deal when I workout, Jaybird is the only manufacture I have found which is waterproof enough not to burn out from the sweat. ... ooh, also I found my cell (android evo 4g) has an equilizer function. By editing the sound I am now much happier with the high range on these headphones.
175 of 194 found the following review helpful:
 Good but could be much betterSep 14, 2011
By Ron Lockhart
"BocaBoy"
I've owned a pair of these earbuds for about a month. I bought them to replace an aging Motorola S9-HD headset. Comparing the two is a bit like comparing apples and oranges as they're completely different physical architectures, but here are a few things that may affect your buying decision of the Jaybird Freedoms.
Let's start with the things that are a plus for this product.
1. They paired with my iPhone easily, and re-pair each morning perfectly without any fenagling or necessity to cycle Bluetooth on and off. This wasn't always true of the Motorola headset.
2. The sound quality is excellent. With one exception that I'll talk about below, these are great for music or spoken word (audio books.)
3. They do appear to be impervious to sweat, although time will have to be the determinate of that. The warranty is for the life of the headset, so if they do go bad from moisture, Jaybird will replace them.
4. They charge really fast. I use them for about 4 hours a week and recharge them after my last run. They're charged and ready for the next week in under an hour. Jaybird only supplies a short USB cable for charging with your computer, but I've connected that cable to an iPhone AC adapter and then the earbuds, and they charge just fine. This will be important if you travel and don't take your laptop with you. Otherwise you won't be able to use them after the battery is exhausted. For the record, the Motorola S9 and S10 come with a plug-in charger, not just a USB cable.
Here are some of the downsides of the Jaybird Freedoms.
1. If you're exercising with an armband to hold your MP3 device, it really needs to be on your right arm. The Bluetooth transmitter for the the earbuds is in the right earbud and putting your device on your left arm will cause intermittent dropouts, especially when you raise your arm, e.g. weights. As soon as you open the package, you'll see a notice about this, but inexplicably, there is nothing on their website or product description that warns you about this limitation. The same warning comes if you're planning on keeping your device in your pocket, so be forewarned that you need to keep your MP3 relatively close to the right earbud.
2. The LED indicator on the right earbud is itsy bitsy teensy weensy. I'd venture to say it's the size of a pinpoint. Why the LED couldn't be more prominent is beyond me, but you'll need to know exactly where it is and what you're looking for in order to see it. I use a lot of electronics, and this is the smallest LED I've ever seen. In addition, there are only two colors (red and blue) so there is no way of knowing the current battery level with the LEDs. I assume the idea was to make the design as elegant as possible, but in my opinion, this is one of those cases of form over function.
3. These need to fit tightly if they're not going to come out, or be constantly fiddled with, during your run. Walking doesn't dislodge them, but running can cause them to slowly work their way out of your ear. I found I had to use the largest earbud and earpiece that came with the Jaybird and they now stay in solidly. I think I have an average size ear, based on other headsets I've used. If you have a large ear canal or ear, these may not work for you. The Motorola S9 and S10 are held in place because they are part of a rigid earphone assembly. My experience with the Motorola is that they would stay in place during a nuclear explosion. Not quite true of the Jaybirds.
4. Terrible packaging. I know that Jaybird would dispute this statement, but I had a great deal of trouble figuring out how to open the package and get to the earphones. The clear tape that secures the plastic cover isn't at all evident (it's along the top edge), so it takes some searching to figure out where to slice it to get the plastic cover off the the package. The problem is compounded because the instructions are jammed tightly between the box and the plastic cover, and it needs to be removed to get the plastic off. That's assuming that you've figured out that the black wedge actually is a printed brochure. If the idea was to emulate Apple in elegant packaging, this one is a dismal failure. If the packaging was outsourced to a design firm, I'd fire them tomorrow. Apple wannabes.
I don't know how good Jaybird's customer service is or isn't since I haven't had to use it, but when I tried to submit this review on their website, it never got published. It's interesting since there are several reviews there that tell of problems that customers have had with the headset, including bad wiring and outright failure. If a company is too defensive about customer feedback, especially when they ask for customer reviews, it makes me a bit suspicious about how good their customer service really is, or isn't. From what I can see and have read, they're responsive to defective products, but they're unwillingness to publish a critical overview of their product raises a red flag for me.
23 of 23 found the following review helpful:
 Jaybird Freedom vs. Jabra Sport vs. Nokia BH-505Sep 21, 2011
By BDM
First, I have owned all three of these products. The reason I list the Nokia BH-505 is because they are my baseline for fit, bluetooth reliability and sound. They are in no way sweat-proof, but they do offer unrivaled signal and offer very good fit due to their extreme light weight and in-ear design.
Nokia BH-505
These are very light weight and have an in-ear earbud design, so the sound is superior to the Motorola S9 or S10. They are also lighter. They are not sweatproof, but I have worn them countless times in the gym when I do my resistance training workouts. I would not wear them during cardio workouts or out running because the greater amount of perspiration would cause them to short out. Their design allows for a larger, stronger bluetooth transceiver, so reception in an open gym is very good. I can routinely be up to 50 feet away from my iPhone4 and the signal doesn't drop out. It's a shame Nokia doesn't make a sweatproof version.
Jabra Sport
I jumped at these the first chance I could, but for a few reasons they ended up getting returned. The compact design is ideal for running or cycling, but the smaller transceiver puts greater restrictions on how far you can be from your music device. In fact, as many users have said before, you can't even wear your device on your left arm - you must place it on your right arm or the signal will drop out. This isn't a major issue for me, because I always use an armband when running so switching to the right arm is no big deal. When cycling, I place the iPhone in a handlebar mount, so signal transmission is not an issue (it is not passing through any part of my body). The fit of these headphones is not an in-ear design. Instead, it is meant to sit just outside the ear canal. This and the added bulk of the over the ear design causes a less secure fit when running and, when cycling, causes a large amount of wind noise/turbulence when cycling more than 10mph. The radio also seems to be of very poor quality as I could not find a single station despite living in a populous area.
Jaybird Freedom
These had everything I needed and nothing I didn't. They had no useless radio adding to the bulk of the units. They feature an earbud design that fit me perfectly with the larger set of buds. The gecko strips don't seem to help the fit for me, but the over-the-ear clips give them added stability when I go cycling or running. The reception seems to be slightly stronger than the Jabra Sport, but still nothing close to the Nokia BH-505s due to the smaller transceiver/antenna. The cord between the two earpieces may be longer than the Jabra, but it comes with a ring that you can move to adjust the effective length. The warranty against sweat is also an added bonus. Although if you look at the definition of a "lifetime" warranty as Jaybird defines it, it is for the average life of the product, which is 2-3 years. Still, this removes any anxiety I may have had about using it on long runs or rides on hot days. This one is the winner in my opinion.
18 of 19 found the following review helpful:
Fantastic headphones, even for non-bluetoothAug 04, 2011
By pharmacistEH
Fantastic buds. Used them for the first time yesterday at the gym doing rowing and weight training. So refreshing not to have cables. Solid without skipping for the most part except barely a few times when it was deep in my front pocket doing the ab wheel. Otherwise it kept its signal the entire time. Pairing was fairly easy and once you fit yourself properly with the hex ear bowl supports these things aren't going anywhere. Battery life is great (5-6 hours) the only bit that I don't like is the usb connection. I wish they would have stuck to a standard micro or mini usb. It's not proprietary so you can purchase a longer cable online but it's annoying having to have another connector at your disposal.
Well worth the investment and better than all other bluetooth headsets for gym purposes. Not to mention a sweat proof warranty. The sound is nice and clear, bass intensive music carries well. The case is a nice touch and keeps you from losing pieces. Large enough to hold a 6th gen nano and bluetooth adapter as well.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Great comfort, great sound, VERY pleased!Sep 28, 2011
By J. Morganstein
I'll preface with the stereotypical "I don't usually do reviews" comment... because it's true. I have been waiting for these headphones for quite some time (since they were announced in early 2010 and subsequently disappeared into the ether). For starters, I have this paired with my Verizon iPhone 4 which is in a crystal iSkin case and I use an Armstrong exercise armband. I exercise both indoors for cardio and strength training and outdoors for running. I will note that I have used a pair of Plantronics and the Motorola S9-HD in the past. The former just sucked and the latter I found to have an insecure fit, poor bluetooth quality and the rubber seal around the ear piece came apart after 3 uses. I returned the S9-HD for a refund and was underwhelmed.
The JF3 headphones are very well packaged and seem to be following the "you never get a second chance to make a first impression" mantra. There is an assortment of optional ear fittings that is so extensive as to defy imagination. It's hard for me to imagine any human ears that will not find some combination that at least "fits"; whether you find it comfortable is obviously an individual issue. I opted for the larger "fins" that are compressible and attached those to my headphones. I can say without a question of a doubt these are both the most secure and comfortable headphones I have ever used for exercise; bluetooth or otherwise. For the past 5 years, I have used Sennheiser sport in-ear headphones that are designed to fit snugly to avoid movement while running. The Jaybirds are better. If you watch the CEO of Jaybird in the video ad for the JF3 headphones running through the streets and then shaking his sweaty head vigorously from side to side while claiming no change in position of the headphones, I can confirm the same thing works for me... I actually did the head shaking just for grins and got the same result in the video. Not bad. I am actually astounded at the combination of comfort and fit... usually if you get something that is that well fitting, it hurts after use... comfortable fit will often equate with being too loose... getting both in one headset is unprecedented in my personal experience.
Caveat on the fit: As mentioned by several other reviews, if you leave the strap hanging behind your head, it can catch on sweaty skin or also make noise when rubbing across your skin. I noted this on my first trial run. I found the solution suggested by another reviewer which involves putting the strap behind the back of my head and pulling the headphones over my ears, rotating them to tuck the strap and fitting them in my ears. This is hard to describe in words, but very easy to do in practice after 1 or 2 attempts. In the end, the headphones are in your ears and the strap goes up and behind your ears instead of laying down behind your neck. This has myriad advantages but, as noted, has eliminated any pulling or noise issues and I find it extremely comfortable.
Typical exercise is a 2-3 mile run and then about 40 minutes of strength training with stretching throughout. Regardless of the position of my head (hyperextension or flexion, turning to the left or right for stretching or to check for cars while outside, etc) the headphones just stay put... it's that simple. I was sure there'd be a catch at some point, but after more than 30 workouts over the past 2+ months, that's been my experience. NOTE: if you run outside, as mentioned on their site and in their documentation, you do need to keep the audio source (my iPhone 4 in this case) above your waist and on the right side. I wear on my right upper arm when outside running. When I tried to wear it on my waist or left arm the sound dropped intermittently and frequently and made it, for my taste, unusable. This is the result of the Bluetooth not having anything to bounce off of (like the walls inside a building). In real life this is a negligible trade-off for all the goodies that come from the headset. In very rare circumstances, if I turn my head far to the left while running outdoors (only happens when crossing a street) the sound might "blip" briefly but then comes back. This is not a common occurrence and would annoy me if it happened even 5 or 6 times on a run. It happens once or twice every few weeks at most and I do not find it to be problematic nor do I find myself wondering if it's going to happen or adjusting the way I turn my head to accomodate for the headphones in any way. I decided early on these were either going to function around the way I exercise or I was sending them back. So far, not an issue. In the gym, I can wear my iPhone on either arm, waist, anywhere else and the sound quality is constant. I have inadvertently left my armband with iPhone on a bench in the locker room, walked around the corner and still had good sound only to realize that I was about 30 feet away.
Bluetooth headphones can't sound that good, right? That was my experience until the JF3. I'm not an audiophile, but I appreciate good sound and I do NOT appreciate bad sound! While my previous Sennheiser headphones offered better sound, it wasn't by much. I was stunned by the sound quality of these headphones which vastly exceeds ANYTHING I have experienced with bluetooth headphones or headsets in quality of music sound. I'm not sure what they did hear or if I just got a "magic" set of these bad boys, but the sound is good.
Battery life is pretty decent giving me about 6+ hours of use, though I never checked how much I'm supposed to get based on their advertising. I just recharge every weekend and I'm good to go. The carrying case is mediocre and not a big selling point. It is a hard case with a nice closure system which is good and works to protect the headphones though a bit of fumbling is required to get them snugly inside the case. Overall, a minor plus from the company, but nothing to write home about. I cannot comment much on phone call quality. I have only answered 2 or 3 phone calls while working out and the listener didn't comment one way or the other. When I was in a very noisy place in the gym, a listener commented they couldn't hear me well... but I couldn't hear me well either! So, hard to say. I don't do a lot of phone calling with these. I got them to work out, wanting good sound with a comfortable fit and no wires dangling around... phone calls are a secondary priority for me... I got everything I was hoping for and then some. The final test will be durability and customer service. If these last a long time and/or the company promptly addresses any problems that might arise, then it's a slam dunk. Only time will tell. Overall, VERY pleased.
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