I tested JBL’s new mid-range headphones — and they’re zingy, fresh, and fun (and finally have hi-res audio!)
The JBL Live 780NC headphones are a significant upgrade from their predecessor, offering improved sound quality and features. They provide a rich bass experience and customizable options, making them enjoyable for users. However, the price increase and slight discomfort during extended wear may deter some buyers.
- ▪The JBL Live 780NC are priced at $249.95 and come in a variety of colors.
- ▪They feature improved sound quality with rich bass and clear vocals.
- ▪The headphones have a battery life of 80 hours with active noise cancellation off.
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Tom's Guide Verdict The JBL Live 780NC are fun, fresh, and fierce new headphones. They took everything I didn’t love about the previous model — the too-bassy sound, lack of hi-res Bluetooth codecs, and finicky wear detection — and fixed it all. Although still a little clampy after long periods of wear, the Live 780NC are some of the most enjoyable headphones I’ve used in a while. $249.95 at Sweetwater $249.95 at Amazon(Green) $249.95 at Best Buy(White) $249.95 at REI(Black) Pros +Huge range of color options +Rich, loud bass without being overpowering +Wonderfully clear vocal performance +Custom EQ, button controls, and PersoniFi +Incredible battery life Cons -A little more expensive than I’d like -Can feel quite clampy after a while Best picks for you The best noise-cancelling headphones…
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