“The more experienced listeners are, the less bass-heavy they want the sound”: JBL is changing the way its flagship headphones sound, and I've heard the difference — here’s how I rate it
JBL has updated the sound profile of its flagship Tour One M3 headphones following user and critic feedback. The new audio tuning emphasizes a more balanced sound, reducing bass emphasis and enhancing mid and high frequencies. The changes are based on the Harman Curve, input from JBL's Golden-Ears experts, and comparative listener testing.
- ▪JBL updated the Tour One M3 headphones' sound profile to be less bass-heavy and more balanced.
- ▪The new tuning is based on the Harman Curve, JBL's in-house Golden-Ears experts, and independent listener panels.
- ▪According to JBL, experienced listeners prefer a more balanced sound over a bass-heavy one.
- ▪The update includes a more controlled bass, a 2dB refinement in the low-mid range, and a 3-5dB boost in the 4-8kHz range.
- ▪Mikael Herje, global director of JBL’s headphones business, confirmed the changes aim to meet evolving listener expectations.
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Audio Headphones Wireless Headphones “The more experienced listeners are, the less bass-heavy they want the sound”: JBL is changing the way its flagship headphones sound, and I've heard the difference — here’s how I rate it Features By Harry Padoan published 2 May 2026 JBL’s flagships just got a lot more than a fresh lick of paint When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter When the JBL Tour One M3 released last year, we rated them as generally strong, albeit flawed flagship headphones.
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