JBL Live 780NC
Up to 80 hours of playback, LDAC, Auracast, and one of the best headphone apps around — our review shows what 180 euros gets you today.
JBL
JBL – from cinema and stadium sound systems to studio monitors and headphones.
JBL is a major American heritage brand, part of the Harman Group, with expertise in developing consistently high-quality products. This is not any different when it comes to headphones. JBL is highly successful in the headphone market and always scores with high quality products and designs.
JBL History
JBL founder James B. Lansing first developed sound technology for cinemas in 1946. In the 1950s, smaller versions of this technology also found their way into living rooms at home. But this manufacturer has also left its mark in the live arena: Hundreds of thousands of visitors to the famous Woodstock festival in 1969 listened to the sounds of Joan Baez or The Who over a JBL music installation.
From the 2000s onwards, the manufacturer increasingly focused on wireless headphones and Bluetooth speakers to cope with the changing market. Since 1969, JBL has been part of the Harman Group, which was acquired by Samsung Electronics in 2017.
How good are JBL headphones?
JBL headphones range from very cheap to expensive. Accordingly, our test scores are mixed when it comes to sound.
However, the manufacturer shows quite impressively that sound does not have to be everything: the portfolio includes special headphones for swimming or children’s headphones with volume control to protect young ears (JBL JR300BT) as well as true wireless in-ears with noise cancelling (ANC). JBL’s Live Pro+ (to the review) score with a fun-oriented sound tuning, long-lasting battery life and versatile personalisation options via app, which means that the weatherproof True Wireless In-Ears cover a wide range of uses.
What are the best headphones from JBL?
If you want to know which headphones from JBL are the best, you should check our best list “The best headphones from JBL”:
Latest Tests: JBL
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JBL Reflect Aero
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JBL Live Pro+ TWS
JBL's Live Pro+ TWS cable-free in-ears are tuned for bass and designed to provide flexible ambient noise control in daily life and when travelling. These headphones feature customisable noise cancellation as well as ambient and TalkThru modes. App connectivity also supports customised system and sound adjustments, as well as integration with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
JBL Tune 225TWS
With the Tune 225TWS, JBL's wireless Earbuds Tune 220TWS receive an update that, among other things, noticeably increases their battery life. What has not changed is the high wearing comfort of these lightweight Bluetooth headphones, whose "loose" fit offers an alternative for pressure-sensitive ears.
JBL Live Free NC+ TWS
JBL's Live Free NC+ TWS wireless in-ears are tuned for all-purpose everyday use, support Bluetooth 5.1 technology and can both reduce and amplify outside noise, while the additional Talkthru mode is specifically for conversations. Individual system and sound adjustments are also possible via connection with the app, and there is also integration with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant voice services.
JBL Reflect Mini NC
JBL's Reflect Mini NC cordless in-ears are punchily tuned, support Bluetooth 5.1, and offer noise-cancellation features which amplify outside perception as well as communication. Sound and system adjustments can be made via connection to an app and they can also be integrated to voice services such as Google Assistant or Alexa.
JBL Quantum 400
Precision, competitive advantage, realistic soundscapes – when it comes to modern gaming headsets these are terms that you read over and over again. Now JBL, a brand which has been an integral part of the audio sector for decades, but which has not been associated with gaming, has joined the fray!