JBL Tune 780NC Wireless Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Enter THE JBL Tune 780NC As a semi-audiophile with more opinions than good sense, I demand headphones that don't assault my eardrums. These surprised me like a cat jumping out of a laundry basket. The sound is rounded , balanced, and cozy --like it's tucking your music into bed. Harsh? No. Aggressive? No. These headphones are basically Switzerland of audio. The bass is smooth enough to butter toast, the mids are slightly boosted and the highs are present without being sparkly or tinny. More "Hi, I'm here doing my taxes" than "Look at me!" I ran them through classic rock, new country, and big band jazz. They handled all three like champs, and my eardrums emerged completely unscathed. Vocals were remarkably average --nat amazing, not terrible, just "Yep, that's a human voice." Honestly, I've got enough drama in my life already. Comfort is mostly excellent. The headband feels like resting on your head on a cloud, making these great for long listening sessions. The earcups, seem to have declared a mild turf war on the outer edges of my ears. I never considered myself a candidate for ear-reduction surgery before today, but the cups definitely run a tight ship. Retirement gives you the time to appreciate the finer things--and occasionally to trip over them. I was out doing yardwork, chatting with a good friend thru the JBL headphones, when my two feet betrayed me. I caught the tongue of my utility trailer, the JBK's went flying, and my wrist...well let's say, took the worst of it. The best part? The JBL headphones stayed connected through the whole fiasco, letting my friend call for assistance on my behalf. One scratch on the headphones and one unhappy wrist. Overall, the JBL Tune 780NC delivers smooth, easygoing sound with almost impressive comfort--provided your ears do not have expansion plans . If you like balanced audio without harshness and can tolerate a snug fit, these headphones are easy to recommend.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Let's start with why I chose 5 stars: 1) Comfort: These headphones are incredibly comfortable and have the perfect amount of cushion, weight, and snugness. You can wear them for several hours without even thinking about it. 2) Battery life: Once these babies are fully charged, you don't have to worry about recharging them for a WEEK OR MORE. Even while using them daily, once per week is likely to be your average. Battery life is simply insane. Now, let's talk about features: Excellent. The JBL Headphones App provides all the bells and whistles you might need to tweak the sound (like equalizer) or mess with high-fidelity options like LE Audio or Spatial Sound. You can also customize Noise Canceling or engage with a feature called "Personi-Fi" (Sounds cool but I've never personally been able to make it actually work). Anyway, plenty of features and ways to customize. Finally: Do these headphones actually sound good? Absolutely! The sound is clear, dynamic, and full of low, punchy bass. I'm actually surprised by how low the bass gets - definitely below 35HZ. Any genre of music can shine through these headphones, but EDM especially jumps out. The stereo separation and spatial broadcasting is very, very good. So, any downsides? Yes. The buttons on the side of the earphones are virtually indistinguishable from one another. I can never tell which button actually turns the dang thing on. Without either a microscope or a tutorial, there's no telling what these buttons actually do. You're better off just using your phone and operating from the JBL app. Having said that, these headphones are simply outstanding. The overwhelming positives far outweigh the slight negatives. When talking about quality and value, you can't really beat the JBL Tune 780NC headphones right now.