JH Audio JH13V2 PRO
The JH13V2 PRO pairs phase-coherent precision with a wide, airy stage, rendering vocals, bass texture and dense arrangements with striking separation. Headphone Guru highlights its speed, imaging and adjustable low-end authority, while Audiophile Style praises tightly controlled bass, long-session comfort and formidable passive isolation. It is a custom-fit reference monitor built for immersive travel and serious listening.
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Sound Quality
93/100
Fit Comfort Isolation
93/100
Build Accessories
88/100
Value for Money
96/100
Pros
Wide, airy soundstage with vivid instrument separation and precise vocal imaging.
Adjustable bass delivers deep extension, texture and strong impact while retaining control.
Custom shells proved exceptionally comfortable over extended sessions and provide effective 26 dB passive isolation.
Cons
Treble balance and extension receive little direct review coverage, leaving upper-frequency character less clearly documented.
Compared with the flagship Layla, it gives up some soundstage width, transparency, detail retrieval and extension.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 93/100
Reviewers describe an exceptionally transparent, detailed and musically complete presentation, with particular praise for bass control, spacious imaging and coherence. The adjustable bass module adds useful flexibility, while direct assessment of the treble balance is comparatively limited.
Bass
96/100
Headphone Guru praises deeper extension, textured low notes and strong definition, describing the bass as serious without losing control. At its maximum setting, the adjustable bass module can produce substantial impact while retaining extension and texture; Audiophile Style likewise found the bottom end notably tight and controlled.
Midrange
94/100
Vocals are repeatedly described as clear, emotional and convincing, from Lucinda Williams' defined placement to Billie Holiday's raw vocal character. Both reviews also praise the IEM's ability to keep voices distinct from accompanying musicians.
Treble
85/100
The reviews offer little direct discussion of upper-frequency tone, extension or fatigue. Their praise for transparency, air, detail and long listening comfort is encouraging, but there is not enough treble-specific commentary to make stronger claims.
Resolution Separation
95/100
Both reviewers highlight very strong separation and retrieval of musical nuance. Headphone Guru calls out exceptional detail and captured nuances, while Audiophile Style praises delineation between stand-up bass and brushed drums as well as consistent instrumental separation.
Soundstage Imaging
96/100
Headphone Guru found the stage immediately wide, airy and spacious, with each musician given vivid separation. Imaging is described as spectacular, with the lead vocal occupying a clearly defined position within the performance.
Dynamics Coherence
96/100
Headphone Guru reports exceptional speed, transparency and dynamics that preserve the full listening experience. Audiophile Style goes further in calling the JH13 Pro the most phase-coherent earphone it had heard, suggesting an unusually integrated presentation.
FIT COMFORT ISOLATION PERFORMANCE 93/100
The custom-fit design earned exceptional comfort feedback and consistently strong passive isolation reports. Direct discussion of how easily the seal is achieved is limited, but the reported isolation and extended wear comfort are highly encouraging.
Seal Stability
89/100
Neither review directly examines insertion consistency or seal retention during movement. Still, the custom earpieces delivered the stated 26 dB of isolation in reviewer use, indicating that a good seal was achieved for the reviewers' finished pairs.
Comfort
96/100
Audiophile Style reports wearing the JH13 for seven consecutive hours without discomfort or fatigue. The reviewer also says that shorter sessions could pass without noticing the earpieces were being worn.
Isolation
96/100
Both sources cite 26 dB of passive isolation. Headphone Guru specifically found this sufficient to make the monitors quiet enough for most airplane flights, while Audiophile Style valued the effective outside-noise suppression.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Accessories
88/100
Headphone Guru found the transparent-blue shells and wood-grain exterior visually appealing and striking. The package includes a personalized metal case, cleaning tool and screwdriver for the bass adjustment, though the reviews say little about long-term shell, connector or cable durability.
Value for Money
96/100
At the reviewed prices of $1,099 to $1,175, both coverage and comparison context are strongly favorable. Headphone Guru calls the dollar-to-sound ratio off the charts and describes the JH13V2 as delivering spectacular sound at an affordable price, while Audiophile Style considered it clearly ahead of the UE 11 Pro.
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Specifications
- Drivers
- Custom-made Propietary Balanced Armature Drivers (8 per side)
- Technology
- Soundrive™ Technology: Dual Low, Dual Mid, Quad High
- Cable
- High Purity OFC 4N Silver-plated Litz Wire Cable
- Bass Attenuator
- Variable Bass Attenuator (0 to +12dB)
- Input Connector
- 1/8" (3.5mm), Gold-Plated
- Crossover
- Integrated 3-way Crossover
- Frequency Response
- 10Hz to 20kHz
- Impedance
- 18 Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 116 dB @ 1mW
- Noise Isolation
- -26 dB
Manufacturer's Description — JH Audio
YOU'RE A NATURAL
We tuned the second iteration of our classic JH13v2™ to deliver the most natural sound ever created. The JH13v2™ features a wide sound stage, excellent clarity, incredible detail and separation, and deep bass extension. Audiophiles alike will love the precise transient response and exemplary stereo imagery. From classical to hip-hop, the JH13V2™ is truly an all-rounder.
The current estimated lead time for printed solid and transparent shells is 4 - 6 weeks once payment and impressions have been received. Rush options are available, please contact customerservice@jhaudio.com for more details.
The current estimated lead time for milled sets is 4 - 6 weeks once payment and impressions have been received. Please note that this is an estimated lead time, we cannot guarantee ship dates on any milled sets. Rush options are not available.
Custom IEM sales are final sale, please read our Terms and Conditions for more details.
FREQPHASE WAVEGUIDE
Freqphase™ Technology creates the most phase accurate IEMs on the market by correcting misalignment caused by low, mid, and high frequencies traveling to your ear at different speeds.
SOUNDRIVE TECHNOLOGY
Soundrive™ Technology utilizes our proprietary mini quad driverrs. This allows our Custom IEMs to remain smaller in size while housing up to 12 drivers per side.
ACOUSTIC SOUND CHAMBER
Acoustic Sound Chamber™ is a 3D printed, recessed tubing system that is the first of its kind, keeping sweat at bay and alleviating the need for excessive cleaning.
UNBOXED
- JH13V2™ Custom In-Ear Monitors
- Premium Litz Wire Cable
- JH Audio™ Aluminum Round Case/li>
- Wax Tool
- Bass Adjustment Tool
- Flygirl Sticker
- Owner's Manual
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