Product Description

The white iPod earbuds have become the symbol of the iPod revolution. They tell the world that you possess the coolest MP3 player in the world. Griffin's EarJams let you keep on using your iPod's earbuds while giving you the quality that comes from in-ear style headphones. You won't believe how good your earbuds can sound until you try EarJams. EarJams easily snap onto your Apple earbuds. Each set of EarJams comes with three sizes of earpads to give you a snug and comfortable fit. In fact with the Earjams sitting comfortably in your ear, you hear more of your music and less outside noise than you ever did with your earbuds alone. Earpads are washable and removeable, and did we mention comfortable? Once you use EarJams, your earbuds will never be naked again. Griffin EarJams are compatible with the latest version of the Apple Earbuds. Earbuds that came with first and second generation iPods are not compatible. Included is an attractive carrying case to protect your spare earpads and your Earbuds.

Product Details

• Brand: Griffin Technology
• Model: 4039-EJAM
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.20" h x 6.00" w x 8.50" l, .13 pounds

Features

• Pair of snap-on attachments for iPod ear buds; comes with carry case
• Improves bass performance while increasing volume output
• Funnel shapes fit comfortably and securely in the ear
• Includes 3 sizes of ear pads for different ear contours
• Compatibility: iPod nano (1G and 2G), iPod mini, 3G iPod, 4G iPod with click wheel, iPod Color, iPod Video, iPod shuffle (1G and 2G)

Amazon.com Review
Amazon.com Review The distinctive white ear buds that come with 3G and 4G iPods meet the audio needs of many listeners, but some don't like the fit, and still others think the buds' sound is too tinny and weak. Griffin addresses these concerns with its EarJams, a pair of snap-on plastic ear funnels designed to boost and improve the iPod's audio performance. The Jams attach directly to the ear buds and use their cone shape to focus the sound within the ear. The Jams also come with three pairs of soft rubber ear pads--large, medium, and small, depending on the size of your ear canal--and a protective carrying case. It's important to note that the EarJams don't fit the buds that came with 1G and 2G iPods.

EarJams come with included carrying case to protect your spare earpads and your Earbuds.

Features and Performance
Every music fan has a different opinion on what constitutes quality sound. To some, it's expressive, clear high ranges, while others prefer big, booming bass. If you consider yourself a bass believer, the EarJams are right up your alley. The funnels create much deeper tones, turning formerly bright-sounding songs into thumping affairs. The Jams also boost the volume by around 15 to 25 percent, pleasing listeners who think the traditional iPod ear buds are too slight.

The real question, though, is whether this bass monsoon actually improves the music. And the answer, again, is in the ear of the beholder. There's no question that the Jams sacrifice the high- and mid-range frequencies to improve the low-end performance. A once crisp-sounding acoustic guitar sounds a bit muddled through the Jams, while vocals that formerly soared end up stooping instead. On the other hand, the Jams can also take a flat-sounding hip-hop track and give it some serious punch. Listeners may be best served by using the EarJams on an album-by-album basis, as some songs are clearly improved by the added wallop, while others just create a thud.

One huge area of improvement is the way the EarJams fit within the ears. Once listeners determine which ear pads fit the best, the Jams nestle securely within the ear canals and won't come out until pulled. Contrast that with the default ear buds, which sit loosely in the ear and can easily tumble out while jogging or walking, or even during a quick turn of the head. The pads are also washable in case they get a bit waxy.

A final bonus comes in the form of the zippered carrying case, which holds the ear buds, EarJams, and all of the pads in its padded pouch. The main compartment opens to reveal two mesh pockets and a third zippered pocket. --Rivers Janssen

Pros

• Significantly boosts the bass performance of your iPod
• Increases volume output of ear buds
• Multiple sizes of ear pads ensure comfortable, secure fit
• Handy carrying case protects buds and EarJams

Cons

• High- and mid-range frequencies don't sound as good

What's in the Box
Two snap-on EarJams, two small ear pads, two medium-sized ear pads, two large ear pads, padded carrying case.

Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description The distinctive white ear buds that come with 3G, 4G, and 5G iPods meet the audio needs of many listeners, but some don't like the fit, and still others think the buds' sound is too tinny and weak. Griffin addresses these concerns with its EarJams, a pair of snap-on plastic ear funnels designed to boost and improve the iPod's audio performance. The Jams attach directly to the ear buds and use their cone shape to focus the sound within the ear. The Jams also come with three pairs of soft rubber ear pads--large, medium, and small, depending on the size of your ear canal--and a protective carrying case. It's important to note that the EarJams don't fit the buds that came with 1G and 2G iPods.

EarJams come with included carrying case to protect your spare earpads and your Earbuds.

Features and Performance
Every music fan has a different opinion on what constitutes quality sound. To some, it's expressive, clear high ranges, while others prefer big, booming bass. If you consider yourself a bass believer, the EarJams are right up your alley. The funnels create much deeper tones, turning formerly bright-sounding songs into thumping affairs. The Jams also boost the volume by around 15 to 25 percent, pleasing listeners who think the traditional iPod ear buds are too slight.

The real question, though, is whether this bass monsoon actually improves the music. And the answer, again, is in the ear of the beholder. There's no question that the Jams sacrifice the high- and mid-range frequencies to improve the low-end performance. A once crisp-sounding acoustic guitar sounds a bit muddled through the Jams, while vocals that formerly soared end up stooping instead. On the other hand, the Jams can also take a flat-sounding hip-hop track and give it some serious punch. Listeners may be best served by using the EarJams on an album-by-album basis, as some songs are clearly improved by the added wallop, while others just create a thud.

One huge area of improvement is the way the EarJams fit within the ears. Once listeners determine which ear pads fit the best, the Jams nestle securely within the ear canals and won't come out until pulled. Contrast that with the default ear buds, which sit loosely in the ear and can easily tumble out while jogging or walking, or even during a quick turn of the head. The pads are also washable in case they get a bit waxy.

A final bonus comes in the form of the zippered carrying case, which holds the ear buds, EarJams, and all of the pads in its padded pouch. The main compartment opens to reveal two mesh pockets and a third zippered pocket. --Rivers Janssen

Pros

• Significantly boosts the bass performance of your iPod
• Increases volume output of ear buds
• Multiple sizes of ear pads ensure comfortable, secure fit
• Handy carrying case protects buds and EarJams

Cons

• High- and mid-range frequencies don't sound as good

What's in the Box
Two snap-on EarJams, two small ear pads, two medium-sized ear pads, two large ear pads, padded carrying case.

iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G, iPod mini, iPod 3G, iPod 4G (Clickwheel), iPod Color, iPod 5G/5.5G Video, iPod Shuffle 1G, iPod Shuffle 2G

Customer Reviews

great attachment for workouts
I find that the ipod earbuds are particularly unstable during a long walk/run or other workout. The griffin earjam earbuds make the ipod phones much more comfortable and less likely to fall out. I can even walk while talking on my cell with one ear phone hanging and the other will remain snuggly in place. The enhanced volume also helps when walking outside in a noisy area. You can still hear enough outside noise to be safe but it no longer overpowers the ipod sound. Is there some sacrifice of quality? Perhaps, but I haven't noticed a big difference and the advantages more than make up for any minimal quality loss. The price also makes it easy to give it a try.

Great features, except for the overall sound.
These may be worth the Amazon sale price of about $7.00 at the time of this review, but they are certainly not worth the full $14.00 or higher elsewhere.

The Amazon review is quite accurate:

+ The bass was most definitely increased.
+ The volume was increased to the point where I only had to play songs at 1/2 or less the volume to match my normal listening levels.
+ The ear buds stay in ears much more securely than the headphones without them, when you have the right-sized inserts installed.
+ The little case is very convenient. Though tight, I was able to fit my USB cable and my original ear buds in it. I may throw out the EarJams but keep the little case.

- I found that the high and mid-range frequencies not only didn't sound as good, they were dulled out. To me, they didn't sound good at all: to the point where I do not plan to use the EarJams.

However, after trying the ear buds with and without the EarJams repeatedly, I'm now convinced that a higher quality set of headphones would be a great improvement over both.

Depend on the music
This review is for the Grifin inear adaptor for ipod earbuds. First off, I have to say this is a very clever designed product. The principle is simple, it basically covers the orginal ipod earbud and form an internal spectrum to move more air out of a tiny hole. The result? sarcrified sound quality for a strong base boost. People say it's too muddy and can't hear any real music, some say it's the most wonderful product you can get. My opinion? It really depends on the music you are listening to. For instance, if you are listening to Rap or hip hop which the lows really matter and the original ipod really lacks, this would be a good option; on the other hand, if you are into some acustic rock or live concert, where the midrange and highs are very important, the earjams probably wouldn't fit you well. As for comfort and noise cancelling, this is a pretty good alternative to some higher end noise cancelling earbud/phones. I think most of you would agree with me that after a long time the hard ipod orginal earbud will start to hurt the ears, the earjam instead of using your ear as a holder, it plugs into your ear canal, so sometimes it will slip out. And the earjam comes in three sized forms so it will fit most of the ear shapes out there. and the case is awesome! I put my ipod earbud in it while travilling and i dont' want it to get tangled up.

The bottom line? Simple! Since this is only an addon, take it off when you need to, and put it back on when you are in the mood for some bass pumping action. It claps on and off as easy as you put the earbud in your ear. So if you do have a deeper pocket, go for higher end earbuds. But if you are like me who spend most of the lifesavings on the ipod, this would be an ideal upgrade for different styles of music. For less than 10 bux, even the case is worth it.