Description
About this item The JBL Live 660NC wireless headphones feature 40mm drivers and a sound signature that can be found in the most famous venues all around the world. Keep the noise away and stay focused on the music with Adaptive Noise Cancelling of these Bluetooth headphones. The Ambient Aware technology allows you to safely walk busy streets by increasing ambient sounds, while with TalkThru music is lowered and speech is amplified so you can easily chat keeping your headphones on. Get help from your preferred voice assistant using your voice or with a tap on the earcup. Activate Nose Cancelling or Ambient Aware, check the battery life or power off your JBL Live 660NC simply with your voice. Use the all-new JBL App to easily set your preferred voice assistants. Stay in touch with your world by managing calls with the buttons on the ear-cup. The mic technology allows for perfect stereo calls. Rock on for up to 50 hours (or up to 40 hours with ANC and BT on). Then, stop for a quick 10-minute charge to get extra 4-hour fun. Android 6.0 or higher is required for full access to Alexa features when using this device
In your world, music is essential, so slip on a pair of JBL Live 660NC and elevate your day. Feel the power of JBL Signature Sound delivered by 40mm drivers, enjoy the convenience of Adaptive Noise Cancelling and Smart Ambient technologies that allow you to focus on what matters for you, and talk to your favorite Voice Assistant with a tap on the ear cup. Rock out uninterruptedly for 50 hours!
aleqsandre –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Its good, but not great
Honest review: been testing this for 2 days now. Starting with package. Nothing too special came with manual, charger, aux cable and bag. Charger is very short i dont like it. They use some kind of mini aux to aux cable so if you damage this or lose it it will be very hard for you to find cable like this. Cable itself is good quality tho, braided. Bag was nothing too fancy, very cheap material. About headphone itself. Build quality is normal. It doesnt feel cheap but it doesnt feel premium either. One thing that i really dislike is material. It attracts hand oils and fingerprints really really easily. Like when you touch this thing even once, your whole fingerprints are already there. If someone has very sweaty hands it will be problem for you. It gets dirty very easily. Comfortwise, i wouldn’t say that its very comfortable. When i first wore it, clamping force was too much for me and after 5 minutes i got headache, but overtime i got used to it. now I can wear it 2-3 hours without any discomfort. So not the most comfortable headphone either. Ear cups are fine. My ears are more on the bigger side and it covers them fne. Now lets talk about sound quality and features. One of the main feature that this headphone has is ANC. I really like ANC here, I dont care what anyone else says. For 150$ of course you are not going to get Sony level ANC but this are just fine. For this money i think they are really good. It also has awareness mode, wich makes your surroundings more noisy, that way you can still hear everything around you. Mobile app is very easy to navigate and self explanatory, nothing too fancy. Sound itself is good-ish. Dont get me wrong, it doesnt sound bad by any means but even i can hear some muddy base here and there (Im not an audiophile). So one thing that i noticed is that it cant really get those low bass really good. Sometimes there is this weird shaky noises on bass kicks. I thought it had deffect at first but You need to adjust ear cups in a way that it completely seals your ears, otherwise those weird low bass sounds start. If you want headphones for bass music i wouldnt reccomend these. This is for for people who enjoy hiphop or jazz. Mids and trebbles are on point, no concernes there. Overall i would give this headphones 7/10. i take 3 points away because of bad material wich attracts fingerprints, okay-ish comfort and muddy bass. For 150$ i think this is great. Another option i would also look at in this price range is Anker soundcore space Q45. Make decision between these 2 models and pick whichever fits you the best. Both are great headphones for the money.
39 people found this helpful
Kimberly D. Riddle –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Sound Quality
I’ve owned these for 7 months and use them regularly. I really enjoy these headphones. They are comfortable, the sound quality is great, they are user friendly and easily connect to whatever device I want to use them with. Also the battery life is surprisingly good. The only Con is the noise canceling isn’t so great. I knew this when I bought them since I prioritized the sound quality over the noise canceling feature. Over all, I highly recommend these unless you’re looking for strong noise cancelation, if so, look elsewhere.
ArtsyScientist –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Too many features 🤷♀️
These are a nice upgrade from what I had before, as the materials seem better (fabric on the headband part rather than pleather) and the Bluetooth syncing is way better. I do get frustrated with some of the auto sensing features when I’m laying in bed with them on. When I’m laying down, they frequently beep/pause the audio even if I haven’t taken the headphones off or cover the side with my hand. It might have something to do with button placement? I need to see if it’s possible to disable those features.I’m also not excited about the on light being front facing, as the light reflects on my phone or is otherwise visible in the dark when I’m wearing them as I’m falling asleep.Overall they seem sturdy, have good material, have good Bluetooth connection, and for well. Just wish some of the more advanced features weren’t default.
BCSquare –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent headphones for general use
These are great for listening to music and podcasts while working. Not the best for working out as your ears will get sweaty or cancelling our blaring gym music. However it’s great for trying to isolate yourself. The sound and bass quality is excellent and as expected for JBL.
Sheryl Washington –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome sound for the price!
I’m no audiophile, but this sounds awesome sound for the price. Once I changed the equalizer to my liking, I really enjoyed these. One knock against it is that I can’t seem to adjust the equalizer settings outside of the phone app. I would’ve liked the option to adjust them from a desktop app, but there doesn’t seem to be any software. The noise cancellation works fine enough–dampens background noise more than anything else. I personally prefer this, as I don’t like the idea of being completely deafened from the outside world. Sound is clear and has a really punchy bass. The padding is pretty comfortable too and I didn’t have any issues wearing them for long periods.
Leppo –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good actually
Better than the QC35, but can’t touch the 45 or the Ultra. However, for the price… Really great deal. Cheap enough that I bought it for my wife to use solely on flights and unused otherwise.
Nicholas Rolfe –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great headphones
These are great headphones! The sound quality is excellent and the size is perfect for extended listening. They pair amazingly fast and the setup couldn’t be any easier. The battery life is super long and charges fast as well. The only thing I didn’t like was the call quality wasn’t that great on my end. The microphone sounded great but the audio in the headphones wasn’t the best. For me that’s a minor detail as I didn’t buy them for that anyway.
6 people found this helpful
Jessie Chapman –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product!
Fast shipping! Great headset! This is my husbands second headset from JBL. This is his go to for the gym!
Missy C –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good sound
I Use these for traveling. Can’t hear anything on the airplane once they are on. Not tight on the ears like some product and the sound is amazing. Easy to set up Bluetooth also.
SpotSpot –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Save your money and buy without the case
The headphones are fine, but the case is not JBL and the headphones simply don’t fit. Well not without a fight anyway. I’m going to find an old Bose case and just use that. I’m not smashing them into this case. Too bad I can’t just return the case and take the cannoli.
2 people found this helpful
sheila –
5.0 out of 5 stars
JBL Live 660NC Headphones Review: A Harmonious Blend of Comfort and Sound
The JBL Live 660NC headphones offer an impressive listening experience that seamlessly merges cutting-edge technology with comfort, making them a standout choice in the world of wireless headphones.Pros:1. Superb Sound Quality:The sound quality of the JBL Live 660NC headphones is exceptional. The headphones deliver a well-balanced audio profile with crisp highs, rich mids, and punchy bass that enhances both music and multimedia content.2. Adaptive Noise Cancelling: The active noise-cancelling technology effectively blocks out unwanted ambient sounds, immersing you in your audio experience. The feature is particularly handy in noisy environments or during long commutes.3. Comfortable Design: The over-ear design of the headphones, coupled with plush cushioning, ensures hours of comfortable listening. The ear cups conform well to your ears, providing a snug fit without causing discomfort over extended periods.4. Long Battery Life: The impressive battery life of up to 40 hours ensures that you can enjoy uninterrupted music playback for extended periods. Additionally, a quick 10-minute charge provides up to 2 hours of playtime.5. Intuitive Controls: The touch controls on the ear cups offer an intuitive way to manage playback, adjust volume, and handle calls without needing to take out your connected device.Cons:1. Bulky Build: While the over-ear design contributes to comfort, the headphones are slightly bulkier compared to some other wireless models. This might affect their portability, especially if you’re always on the go.2. App Functionality: While the My JBL Headphones app enhances the user experience, some users might find its functionality slightly limited in terms of customization and features.A Symphony of Sound and Comfort:The JBL Live 660NC headphones beautifully blend outstanding sound quality, comfort, and advanced features, resulting in an audio experience that’s hard to match. Whether you’re a music enthusiast, a frequent traveler, or someone who enjoys immersive sound while watching movies, these headphones deliver on every front.The adaptive noise-cancelling technology works remarkably well, transforming noisy environments into your personal sonic sanctuary. It’s an excellent tool for concentration during work or for savoring your favorite tunes without distractions.Moreover, the headphones’ comfort factor cannot be overstated. The combination of cushioned ear cups and an adjustable headband ensures a snug fit that doesn’t compromise on comfort, even during marathon listening sessions.While the JBL Live 660NC headphones might be slightly bulkier than some competitors, the benefits they bring in terms of sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfort far outweigh this drawback. The headphones cater to audiophiles and everyday listeners alike, making them an investment worth considering.In conclusion, the JBL Live 660NC headphones offer an impressive audio experience wrapped in a comfortable and intuitive design. Their exceptional sound quality, adaptive noise-cancelling capabilities, and lengthy battery life make them a fantastic companion for music, movies, and more. Despite their bulkier build and minor app limitations, these headphones set a high standard for wireless audio quality and comfort.
59 people found this helpful
JD –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth every penny
First of all, hopefully my review is fair but please read this with a grain of salt. I do consider myself an “audiophile” which frankly isn’t a status symbol of my knowledge on audio, it’s simply that I have hole in my pockets from spending on audio gear. I do own several high end TOTL IEMs and Headphones from the likes of Empire Ears, Unique Melody, Meze, Hifiman and Audeze, but I am also trying to be as fair as possible in my review here as I can’t compare any of these brands to JBL. But on the other hand, I do have other “consumer” headphones from Sony and Soundcore, so I’m trying to frame this review around that as a comparison.I was looking for something simple that I can occasionally take with me to the gym, for walks, at an airplane, etc., where I wouldn’t be absolutely paranoid about dropping, scratching or breaking them in the process. From the reviews both within Amazon and other sources, it seemed like a “safe” bet with a 4.5 rating on Amazon and some mixed reviews from other sources. I’ve mainly seen these compared to the Soundcore Q30 (which I bought and returned), and folks seem to generally lean towards Soundcore instead between these two.Let me start by saying there is NO comparison to the Soundcore Q30. In terms of build quality and sound quality, these JBL Live 660NCs are light years ahead. Compared to something like the Sony WH1000XM5, believe it or not, I actually prefer the tuning on the JBL, but the ANC and mic quality on the Sony is definitely better, and Sony of course supports LDAC which these JBLs don’t. Frankly, not a big deal, since if I really want to hear “HiFi” music I can simply plug these into my headphone amp with the provided wired cable (which I’ll get into in a bit).Sound quality: Harman target, executed beautifully. You get the boosted lows, somewhat recessed mids and boosted highs, but they respond extremely well with EQ either through the JBL app or Wavelet for Android (which I’d recommend over any headphone manufacturer app anyways). Both female and male voices are clear, crisp, not too sibilant, instrument separation is fantastic, above average staging, and there’s zero “muddying” of the sound especially when EQ is applied to boost any frequency range. The bass has “rumble”, but again, doesn’t muddy anything – it’s thumpy and fast. Again, light years ahead of the “competition” such as the Soundcore Q30.Build: Excellent. Sturdy. Doesn’t feel like “cheap” plastic. Light years ahead of the Soundcore Q30, but doesn’t even come close to beating the Sony WH1000XM5 in terms of comfort – the Sony headphones are like wearing “clouds” on your ears. Ear cups are a bit small (I’ll get into that later).Where I was the most impressed with was when connecting these to a good quality amp. I run a Topping E50 and L50 stack, and I almost feel like they turned into a completely different headphone with a wired connection. The sound was simply fantastic, to the point where I can (and will) compare these to the sound signature and performance of the Meze 99 Neo (~$200), and frankly responds better to a Sony WH1000XM5 connected to the same source. So short version: If you can experience these with a good quality wired connection (DAC + AMP combo) I definitely recommend trying it out.Now to the “bad” stuff: Small ear cups, or maybe I have big ears. Would be nice to have ear cups that are a tad bit bigger to fit bigger ears. Wired connection – I am trying to understand why JBL wouldn’t just provide a standard 3.5mm connector rather than a 3.5mm to 2.5mm connector – Why? For Bluetooth, the max supported codec is AAC, which again is fine considering the price and I wouldn’t expect LDAC at this price point so this really isn’t a negative call out to JBL.Are these “audiophile” grade? No. But you can’t expect that for $99. What you get is an excellent pair of headphones packed with basic features, with excellent sound, portability, build quality, that won’t make you cry if they break.
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Carrie –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty Good
Overall, I like these over the ear headphones.Comfort: I wish they were in a slightly larger size. The only option appeared be ‘medium’, but large may have given my (large???) ears a tad bit more room. They are comfy enough to even lay down (on your back) and fall asleep in, if that’s your thing. They are super snug across the top of your head, which I like as I wanted them for bike riding/walking/exercise. They do get a touch hot after wearing them for a bit if you are doing any sort of activity, but not the end of the world.Sound: These sound AWESOME. The extra (optional) app you can download gives you even more control on settings and can definitely enhance your listening depending on the type of music you are into. There are presets that work quite well, but also the option to add your own. OVERFLOW: Not sure if this is the correct term, but you can hear OUTSIDE the headphones, so if on a plane or near others, just be aware- it ain’t private. 😂 I’ve not used them for phone conversations, but the mic works well with any assistant you use (I tried both Alexa and Google).Battery Life: Like whoa. I’ve had these for a few weeks and have NOT had to charge them yet! I’m currently just above 60% battery life. I feel like I use them quite a lot (walking the dog, doing chores, just listening to books around the house, etc.) I’m impressed with the 50 hour battery life.Noise Cancellation: Nope. It has little to no noise cancellation, especially when compared to my Google Pixel buds. Yes, those are IN ear buds, but still. The Google Pixel buds remove pretty much ALL ambient noise and even close talking. It’s like you’re in your own world. Unfortunately, these earphones don’t do that. The only difference is the ‘fuzz’ sound when you turn off ANC. A bit disappointing, but not a deal breaker, as I wanted something mostly for outside and I don’t need to be completely cutoff from my surroundings (cars/animals/etc) for that.Controls: I’m getting used to these. I wish the touch options granted to the Assistants (touching the side of the phones) were able to be programmed for Play/Stop/Up/Down… but it is what it is. The buttons are easy to get to, but the ANC and bluetooth buttons should be further away from each other. I find that I keep hitting the bluetooth button (which disconnects my device). Plus, the UP/PLAY/DOWN buttons are … little. I wish they were a touch farther apart too.Color: I got the white ones, which I LOVE. I find them to be easy to clean/keep tidy and new looking.Overall: I’m keeping them and I use them often (switching between these and my Google Pixel Buds). They suit different needs and are both great in their own rights.
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Ohukno –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing headphones!
Was looking for a pair of over-ear headphones, and I haven’t had a pair since they had cords! So I’ve never owned a Bluetooth pair, I’ve always just used earbuds. But after having allergy issues involving earbuds when working out, I decided I wanted something that didn’t go inside my ears for when I’m at home. I like music all the time, not just when I’m sweating. I wanted a pair of headphones that sounded great, but didn’t cost hundreds of dollars. Remembering I once had a jbl pulse speaker and how great it was, I came across these and definitely paused for a minute. There were a couple models I was looking at, but these really grabbed me seeing that they have decent bass and noise canceling. While I can say the noise canceling isn’t spectacular, its definitely still really good. It also depends on the type of music you’re listening to and at what volume, because quieter and easier listening music means less noise canceling ppower. I can say, I have a very busy home with 2 little kids and I don’t hear much of anything when I’m wearing these, so I definitely make sure their dad is home or someone else is watching them if I plan to use these. One huge plus for me (that I didn’t even realize when I bought them) is the fact that you can communicate with Google assistant with a tap of the left ear cup. This is pretty awesome to me, I didn’t realize they had a feature like that! Probably my favorite feature is the fact that it detects when they’re on or off your head, and pauses and starts the music automatically! Its so nice not having to press pause or play when taking them off/on for a second. They fold in nicely and store easily, even though the bag they include isn’t convenient because it’s a tight fit. Call and mic quality isn’t spectacular, but not bad. Overall, I’m extremely happy with them because any of the cons aren’t that important to me, the music is what I care about and it sounds great! I like the equalizer through the app, and how straightforward these are. The features are great and feel premium and the music and bass sound really nice. Being just under a hundred bucks, I couldn’t go wrong with these and I don’t regret them for a second. They also look super nice, as well. Some of the more expensive models are ugly and clunky looking, in my opinion. But for the price point these are absolutely amazing. I use them all the time and I’d definitely buy them again! My brother has beats headphones and says he wants to upgrade to these.
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Antonio Sciore –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Headphones for the Money
Bought these during Prime Day for $100 (on sale from $200), and for that price point it is unbeatable by other headphones in it’s class.Strengths: Battery Life, Sound Quality – Vocals are outstanding, Noise Cancelling is great, comfy!Non-Strengths: Loudness is rather mediocre, Bass and Instrumental strength is mediocre (but is countered by exceptional treble/mid accuracy), Fitment is a bit tight at first.Overall, if these headphones were $200 I would be more indifferent, but for $100-$130, they are awesome. Audiophiles may not find the overall sound experience as tasteful as a normie, but they are a different kind of headphone than I’m used to and I am very happy with them. You can tinker with the equalizer in the app and the controls are very simple and effective. If they’re on sale, pull the trigger!
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Chris –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly Exceptional: My First JBL Headphone Experience
Honestly, I didn’t expect much from these JBL headphones, given it’s my first time buying a JBL product. I couldn’t afford the Apple ones, so I thought I’d settle for these until I’m able to upgrade. Fashion-wise, I thought they looked decent—not as impressive as Beats or other high-quality headphones, but I looked past that and tuned into the sound quality. I was blown away, honestly. The noise cancellation and ease of connection, from my Mac to my phone, were insane. Not only did they connect really fast, but turning them off and on was super easy and quickly became muscle memory for me. I realized that these headphones easily compete with the best ones on the market. Exceptional sound quality and very easy to clean as well; I’ve never had an issue with them. I’m super impressed and would highly recommend these for $200—worth every penny!
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Lisa D –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great set of headphones
I got these as I had a pair that was “on the ear” and I wanted to try the “over the ear” version. Well, these are great. I wear them in bed to drowned out the sound of my husbands tv and snoring. They work perfectly and deliver great sound from any device I’ve used them with. Not too comfortable to sleep in but still very comfortable.
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michael –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not great for the price
These retail for about $200 and you can usually find them on amazon for $150. Fine. I got them on amazon prime day for about $90 give or take. For that price these are good. For their retail or usual discounted price? Not a great value. First and foremost, comfort is terrible. These advertise as “over-ear” and maybe they are if you’re an oompa loompa. I assure you these earcups are really small and that these will be ON EAR more than Over-ear. And to make it worse, they are a tight fit so it’s constant pressure on the edges of your ears. Bluetooth headphones should put comfort first and foremost as they are predominately used on the go. Now, irritatingly terrible comfort aside, the sound is fine. It’s not amazing, but for a bluetooth headphone they’re okay. They have a good bit of Low Sub Rumble which is nice if you’re into that but mid/high bass is lacking. As well as the very high end is pretty much nonexistent with these. I’d say these are a pretty dark headphone but not necessarily a warm pair. I quite like the sound signature even though they aren’t particularly good. Features are nice, ANC is okay (not on the level of airpods/bose/sony yet but not awful. battery life is nice, Build quality is passable. If the earcups where just a tad bigger and they actually fit than I might say these are worth buying but as they stand I can’t recommend them (unless you have unnaturally small ears or are a sicko who likes heavy pressure against your ears). Save a few extra bucks and just get a bose QC45 honestly at this point.
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Brittney –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not Sure How I Feel About It
I am basing this review off of coming from a JBL Live 650BTNC. In terms of that lets get started Between the 2 I feel like the comfort level of ear pads is better with the 650. My ear rests right up against the headphones transducers on each ear. So not sure if that’s just less padded on this model versus the 650. But I definitely couldn’t feel that transducer right up against my ear in the 650. Overall for comfort my win for that is the 650.Now I’m going to move onto the bluetooth range. The overall winner here is this 660. I am a janitor and don’t like carrying my phone on me in fear of dropping it or loosing it. So I can easily leave my phone on a table in an office and walk around a whole floor without loosing connection to my phone.As far as battery goes. I haven’t really seen a big difference between either of the headphones. I still get about 4 days worth of listening with an average of 6hrs of use per day. So both headphones are about even there for me.Moving right along to the noise cancelling. I can honestly say that I like the 650 better for noise cancelling. As a janitor I am often running loud vacuums or carpet cleaners. And with the 650 I could barely hear either of the machines. Now maybe I haven’t gotten my custom settings right with the equalizer in the JBL app yet for the 660. But I can still very much hear those machines.Now onto the features. I’m going to give this win to the 660. I love the idea that when I remove an ear pad from my ear to talk to a coworker or my boss the music of whatever music service I am listening (including YouTube) the music stops. And starts playing again the second I place it back on my ear. This comes really handy when I’m listening to an audiobook or podcast.And last volume wise. I am going to give the 650 the win for this. I didn’t have to have my volume up as high with those headphones as I did with the 660. But in terms of overall quality to the audio. There isn’t a difference that I can tell.With that said. I have only had these headphones for about a week. If anything changes. I’ll update this review. But for now I’d say these headphones overall are pretty good. But if I didn’t want the longer bluetooth range for work I would not have bought these. I would’ve stuck it out with the 650. But I didn’t like the idea of carrying my phone with me from section to section on each floor. And then forgetting where I laid it.
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Buyer Beware –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Took some time to get use to but overall pretty good.
At first I was worried that they were too tight on my head and the noise cancelation was too much. However, after using for a little while, I can confirm they are pretty comfortable.The noise cancelation are pretty good if you want it for that. I believe one of the buttons allows you to adjust the levels of noise cancelation, I turned it down a bit.The sound is good, no complaints there.Overall I like them, I usually wear gaming headphones, but I wanted something I can just lay in bed and watch videos with.1 things to note before buying: If you are like me and don’t want to worry about charging, you do need an adaptor (comes with wire, not usb-c) for the phones these days. (The battery life I have not tested yet, I’m sure its good)I’d recommend them, def if you can get them on sale.
Howdy! –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Winner
I bought these and the beats studio3 at the same price to compare and these won out (by a hair). Love them!
Janet Ackley –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quality
I am happy with earphones. .I love this headphones 🎧
Diego Ordoñez –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Audifonos con sonido asombroso
El producto llego en perfectas condiciones. Al probarlo, la calidad del sonido superó mis expectativas. La cancelación de ruido es muy bueno. Los recomiendo completamente
Alex –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad, but not worth retail price.
I bought it on Amazon day special price, still too expensive at less than half retail.The good:Long battery life ANCComfortable cushions (if you can withstand hot ears)Not familiar with high end HiFi headphones, but these are way better than some beats at double the price.Good distance range, can go through walls all the way to my garage.Easy to use AppThe bad:Ears get hot and uncomfortable. I read on some reviews that eventually this goes away with break in, which brings me to my next con, the pad doesn’t cover the ear, it goes on top of the ears and if you’re eating or moving around it breaks the seal and you get all the outside noise while on ANC, which again, it should go away after break in.Again to do with the pads, this should have a carrying case to protect the pads. I’m not fond of the carrying bag that it comes with.I have purchased several other brands with better sound quality for around $30 to $80 dollars.Sound peats is at the top of my list, quality and price are unmatched.Then Earfun, I love their products, I have personally purchased several UBoom speakers as gifts and a few Ear Pro ear buds.Last but not least SoundCore Liberty Pro, I love the ANC feature. I wear these for travel but my ears get tired, so I only wear them for short periods of time, hence the purchase of these JBL headphones.It’s a little unfair to compare ear buds to over the ear headphones because the ear buds plug up your ear canal giving you a better seal, so take this with a grain of salt and judge for yourself.
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Zack Coop –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Audio
It’s cool just the audio is not as expected a bit low
Jeremy lee mason –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great sound
Great sound..
Rey –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great headphone
just what I expected, thank you
randy hartmann –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great sound!!
These have a wonderfully balanced sound throughout the ranges and noise canceling works and noise canceling works great during loud activities (gym, mowing, flying). However, I had to knick it down a star because they sit far from the head on the sides. When I look around at others wearing other brands theirs seem to be much closer and rounded to the shape of the head where the JBL’s are boxier.
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Anmol M. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
if you get them well within 100USD go for them. they’re excellent at everything.
Bret BigDawg –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice, but not for me
I wound up returning these because the right speaker would cut in and out. While I could have done an exchange, I chose to return them instead for the reasons below:Pros: Nice build quality–the extenders have have metal strapping in them so they feel robust. I really like the buttons for noise-canceling, track and volume control–most touch headphones I’ve used are iffy in terms of reliability. Reasonably comfortable, pretty decent sound quality, amazing battery life (40 hours!)! They auto-pause when you take them off your ears for a quick convo, etc. The app is pretty decent as well with various EQ settings, the noise-canceling is pretty good, and they fold up well. Price point is good (great when on sale) when compared to similar NC headphones in this class.Cons: Ear pad opening too small for my ears. The “case” is really just a nylon bag that offers pretty much zero protection. While I like the buttons for volume control etc, they are fairly small and given that you can’t see them when you’re using them it would be nice if they were larger. Sound quality is pretty good, but when doing side-by-side comparisons to my Bose QC45’s and Sony MX-5s, both of them sounded noticeably better with the MX-5s the clear winner. Had troubles with sound quality when trying to play music streaming or Teams call on my Macbook Air.If you’re looking for good NC headphones in the $100-$150 range, these are probably among the best. But if sound quality and added features are important, I’d suggest looking at Bose or Sony.
11 people found this helpful
Bradley –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great
These feel like quality headphones, anc is fantastic.My only wish is they could go louder, sometimes you just want to blow your eardrums out with loud music!
Mary Lylah ChappellMary Lylah Chappell –
5.0 out of 5 stars
IMPRESSED
I am very impressed with these headphones for the price. I decided to try them out for $99 and they are just as good as beats I’ve tried both! The noice cancelling is great and the audio is killer! Would highly recommend if you don’t want to pay$295 for a pair of headphones😁
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Lomo –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Stops play every time I adjust position
For the most part these are decent headphones. There is one feature that I find extremely annoying and I would not buy these again for this reason. If I wear these for more than a few minutes, I will need to reposition them on my head. This is either because they have shifted or because I would be more comfortable if they were moved a little bit. Every time I reposition the headphones, the video or audio I am playing will automatically stop. I never want this to happen, ever. The feature that makes this happen every time is not welcome. I have had these for a year. They work well. The auto stop feature makes this a frustrating experience. It’s easy enough to push the button and start again, but I wish I did not have to lose the flow of whatever I am hearing just because I had an itch.
2 people found this helpful
Joanna –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great headphones!
Sound quality is great and these are very comfortable to wear. Does a pretty good job in noise cancellation. I would definitely buy these again or recommend to a friend.
One person found this helpful
polo –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sounds the same as 660
660 is like 30 bucks
Wayneman –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quality sound, convenient features
Took advantage of the Prime Day “Invitation Only” sale on these, and got an amazing price. For whatever reason, earbuds just don’t hold their position during my runs, so getting quality headphones was a priority. Not only do these sound great, but the enclosed nature of these phones keep out ambient wind noise, and the audio sounds that much better. The manual controls are fine when you are sitting down, but not good at all for running. However, the built in voice command feature either with Google Go (for android) or Alexa, should overcome this. (note: I use neither) The only question now is durability, which I simply can’t really rate until after several weeks of use.
3 people found this helpful
ZeruZeru –
4.0 out of 5 stars
True Review / causes outer ear irritation due to cup material
Overview: Works best for idle work such as for weight lifiting and studying at desk but for me I had to replace mines twice as they caused ear irritation, no other headphones caused this other than theseBuild Quality & Audio: 4.5/5Material has a premium feel but the plastic get easily stained with fingerprints or sweat. Audio is great but suffers on bass.Comfort for daily use: 4/5Nice & tight feel on head but gets unconfortable after 1-3 hours.Ambient: 3/5: Ambient mode turns off when music is playing.and hurts when jogging or jumpingNoise canceling: 4.7/5overall good but same issue as ambient when jogging or runningTalkthru: 5/5Works greta haven’t had issues with this mode
9 people found this helpful
Arrr Matey –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fixed My Bluetooth Issue on Win7 + Awesome Noise Cancellation/Sound
I got these on a Black Friday half off special…What a Deal! I had issues connecting to my computer with ear buds and my older earphones, but when i bought these i doubted them also. After using them for months now all i can say is that it not only fixed my bluetooth connection issue, they also last a very long time, up to and over 8hrs of usage. Plus, they sound terrific, good smooth bass not overpowering, with highs and lows, you can hear every detail. I love that they connect when i turn them on and keep the same volume, but you don’t have to mess with your computer volume since these have it on the right headphone, turn it up or down if needed, simple. I love everything about these, fixed all of my issues and after one night of usage, i just simply plug them in for about half hour or more and it’s fully charged again for a full day or night of usage. Can’t beat these and definitely worth the regular price too! Big Cheers
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Anastasios V. –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Sound is good but many flaws
The most annoying of all flaws is the very loud and obnoxious connecting and disconnecting sounds. If you are listening calm music to rest or sleep this is absolutely horrible. Very weird controls, no indication of charge level until it shuts down depleted. Weird wooping sounds when you walk. Good noise cancellation and very good sound, good and sturdy construction. The light indicator can light up the entire bedroom in the dark, not for using in bed if others are sleeping.
justpassin5 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very thing works great
Works as it should no problems very happy with it.
Tori –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love these headphones!
I love these things. The sound quality is awesome, they’re super comfy, and I haven’t even had to charge them yet. Highly recommend!
vonni –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent noise cancelling
Highly recommend!
SirRahKnight –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A superiour headphone
When I first got these headphones I was a bit disappointed with the sound however, once they get broke in, around 10 hours of use, not only did they get somewhat louder, the sound quality became excellent. The headphone speakers, just needed to be broke in.I have slept in these, being a side sleeper, something you can not do easily with many headphones, and probably should not do but…The music sound is excellent, nice for audio books too. They have a good sound stage, with great stereo division.My wife often listens to the TV at loud volume. When you have the sound blocking feature on, the outside world sounds disappear. They have come a long way with the technology. It is funny to have your wife come up to you, you see her lips move, but hear nothing. The sound pass through feature works well, if you need to hear when the baby wakes.Battery life is phenomenal. I have only ran them down once. I like the feature that turns off the sound and pauses the audio, until you put them back on.So far, these are, of many sets of headphones I have owned over the years, the best I have ever owned.
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Yomar Moya –
5.0 out of 5 stars
JBL lo maximo!!!
Buena calidad de sonido, cómodos, batería duradera!!. Creo que todos los equipos de audio de JBL son lo maxiomo.!! Lo recomiedo 100/100
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ann wachtel –
5.0 out of 5 stars
great sound
very comfortable
Rudi D. Aguilera –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good sound quality
They have good sound. Quality is lost with using Bluetooth so don’t expect that perfect audio sound. Sound was much deeper and richer than equivalent Beats headphones. I use to have a disc man and earphones 20 + years ago. That was studio quality sound. Have never had that same quality with any Bluetooth devices
One person found this helpful
BleeckerStreet –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great sound but not loud enough for movies
I love the sound. Bass is great and the noise canceling is a great feature, however, they are not loud enough when watching movies on tv. This is disappointing because these are otherwise amazing headphones.
Chris Knight –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Auto-pause is a very cool feature
To be honest I am only on Day 1 of use. But I already love- Sound quality (download JBL Headphones app to adjust EQ)- Noise cancelling- Auto-pauseRemoving the headphones from your head auto-pauses the music, after turning on the “Auto Play & Pause” setting in the JBL Headphones app. Another new thing is the first-class Android Bluetooth pairing. Before I could choose “Pair new device” in my Google Pixel 6a phone Bluetooth settings, a special headphones icon automatically popped up for one-touch pairing. Super cool.The JBL Live 660NC are a step above the JBL E65BTNC from the 2018 era, which lasted me several years but finally a hinge broke when folding to store it. The new 660NCs fold smoothly without the old click sound. Great headphones, highly recommend.
6 people found this helpful
Lamar –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great sounds.
Fits a little bit tight. I use them for TV and listening to music.
Margaret –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Okay
They’re okay, not really worth the price. Nothing beats the AirPods. I bought these to replace my AirPods but the quality isn’t as good. I wish it was louder.
A-ma-zon Customer😁 –
4.0 out of 5 stars
It’s cool
They aren’t that loud. It could just be me. Overall they are very clear. It just needs some more thump.
Sona Petrosi –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Experience Unrivaled Audio Quality
The JBL Live 660NC headphones are a great choice for anyone looking for a pair of quality, wireless noise-cancelling headphones. The sound quality is superb with clear, crisp audio and powerful bass. The active noise-cancellation feature helps you to focus on your music and block out external sound. The battery life is impressive, providing up to 24 hours of playback on a single charge. Additionally, the voice assistant allows you to manage calls, access music and adjust the audio settings without having to touch your device. With its great sound quality and features, the JBL Live 660NC is an excellent choice for those seeking an immersive listening experience.
5 people found this helpful
Ivan Carranza –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Noise cancelling is above average
The battery does last for awhile which I like but something I dislike (don’t know if it’s this pair in particular) is that whenever I use them to workout it will randomly stop playing music even though my phone is like a foot away and it’ll do it 3-9 times while I workout which is pretty annoyingThe noise cancellation is pretty decent which comes in pretty handy when there’s a lot of noise happening and in comfort is average while wearing them
4 people found this helpful
Eg –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great headphones
I don’t know why people are complaining about how small they are I have a huge head in the these fit perfect
Cr8tvNatvzgirl808 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect choice!
Great find!!
WADE –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ggreat
Great
Kayla –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tight Fit
Took some getting sue to, but overall good headphones. I purchased during prime day and caught a great deal. These fit snug and took several wears to get use to. Sounds quality if great. Overall satisfied with this purchase.
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Andrei Cristian –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good noise cancellation
good sound and noise cancelling
S.Y. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good sound Quality and Long Battery Life
It has decent sound quality and amazingly long battery life. I take my meetings with these headphones for at least 3-4 hours a day, plus I listen to music for minimum 1-2 hours. So far I had to charge it only once a week!
B. Coyote –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spoiled by this new toy!!!!
First, it is great with music. Second, surprised that it is also takes great phone calls!I just wanted something to tune out my coworkers. They are loud and don’t know how bad they are. Others have headphones too but not as great as these. I can’t wait to try them in the office when I return to work from my time off.I have been enjoying these in my garage as I have been cleaning and reorganizing over past few weekends. To be honest, i’m still on my first charge! I will plug them in after submitting this. I don’t know their max hours as I wasn’t getting them for longevity, I was getting them so I can silence the noise around me.The bass music is great and the app it comes with, settings app, allows you to choose the sound based on type of music you listen to. I’m sure it does more than just play music great, but that is why I got them.Now I have to figure out how to add Bluetooth to my television so I can enjoy my tv shows.
2 people found this helpful