It seems like the days when people were skeptical about wireless headphones are over. Of course, if you compare reference-quality recordings, then on audiophile-level headphones you can find the difference between Bluetooth and wire, but for this everything must come together, including a person with standard hearing. In other cases, wireless music sounds no worse than wired music. And if this is so, then you don’t even need to think about cables. There are exceptions, and I will tell you about them, but I would like to say more about the new JBL headphones - a brand that has long been the gold standard in its field. Today we have two models that we will discuss.
The release of new JBL models always generates interest
- 3.1 Headphones with a large battery
JBL TUNE 710BT review
JBL TUNE 710BT are sold in a regular box with no frills , but with a corporate style. On the back panel there is a transparent cutout in the shape of the brand logo, from under which the headphones themselves are visible, and on top there is an orange insert. So at first glance it becomes clear who made these headphones.
Headphones included
The contents of the box are laid out in a plastic insert so that nothing dangles or rattles. In addition to the headphones themselves , in the box you will find a cable for a wired connection to the source (later I’ll tell you why it’s needed) and a proprietary orange charging cable (USB Type-C). There are also instructions and other documentation , but no power adapter. However, it is not found in any serious headphones that I have encountered.
The cable for wired connection in all models is made in the color of the case. In this case, it is not just black, but the same as the headphones.
The headphones themselves are made of plastic and eco-leather that is pleasant to the touch. The ear pads and headband are finished with it. Size adjustment is carried out by clicks , and it can become quite large. I have a big head and choosing headphones is a problem for me. JBL TUNE 710BT suited me. There is not a large supply, but I did not experience any discomfort from the lack of headband length.
The ear pads are made of an overhead type. The ears do not fit inside and the headphones will lie on them. Perhaps for children they will be full-size, but for an adult this is an overhead model.
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How do JBL TUNE 710BT sound?
I cannot call the sound of the headphones reference. It’s nice, quite detailed, and has JBL’s signature style with an emphasis on low frequencies, but it must be remembered that these headphones are very inexpensive, and therefore sometimes the main problem of the available models manifests itself - insufficient detail of the mid frequencies. However, we must give credit to the JBL engineers. They did everything they could to minimize this effect, and they succeeded.
Soft, high-quality ear pads improve sound quality.
As a result, for a price of about 5,000 rubles, we got good headphones, which are also available in four colors - white, black, pink and blue. Now add up to 50 hours of battery life and fast charging (5 minutes for 3 hours of listening and 2 hours for a full charge) and everything becomes very good. For me personally, they lack only one thing - an active noise reduction system. It's good that JBL TUNE 760NC comes into the picture here.
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Fischer Audio FA-003
It’s worth getting into the price range of 3,500 rubles if you’ve already heard a lot about cheap models, bought a good sound card and have a clear idea of what you want to get. It is quite possible that even headphones bought for 25,000 rubles will sound terrible to you. After all, station wagons are no longer held in high esteem here, and models are tailored to suit certain trends in music.
Fischer Audio FA-003
involuntarily evoke respect. All plastic parts are made of soft touch material, the rim is made of a metal strip and wrapped in soft leatherette. Huge cups are decorated with metal inserts. The genuine leather ear pads fit snugly to the head and leave a decent amount of space between the ear and the speaker. The only negative is that FA-003 is a bit hot in the summer.
The main feature of the headphones is the emulation of the airiness of open structures. The sound from Fischer Audio turned out to be spacious, but with all the features of closed models. The little details of the game do not spread across a wide stage, but are concentrated on you. FA-003 play both mids and highs decently, but they overstate the bass a little. Fans of electronic music will like this (the highs won't cut in as much), but fans of rock music will find it unusual.
Design:
8/10
Music:
9/10
Movies:
5/10
Games:
8/10
Price quality:
8/10
| Difficulty of choice |
Choosing headphones based on their characteristics is the most ignoble task, so it’s best to go and listen to them in a store. Before your trip, we recommend that you bring your favorite songs with you to accurately assess whether the headphones will suit your style of music. When you come to the store, try to listen to all the headphones in the selected price range.
While listening, pay attention to how the headphones sit on your head. Keep in mind that if the headband is tight or uncomfortable on your ears, this will not change later. Of course, the headband frame can take the shape of your head over time and become more comfortable, but this is rather an exception to the rule.
When choosing a store to buy headphones, it is best to go to specialized stores with competent consultants and equipped listening areas: there they will let you listen to any headphones on high-quality equipment.
JBL TUNE 760NC Review
Headphones with a large battery
These headphones received an active noise reduction system . It will reduce battery life from 50 to 35 hours, but this is also more than enough. If you still need more, simply turn off the noise reduction and you can again enjoy playback for about 50 hours. I can’t even confirm this figure - it’s so much. If you listen to music for 3 hours a day, the charge will last about two weeks.
These headphones can be listened to for 50 hours. But if you turn on the noise reduction, then “only” 35 hours.
The most versatile speaker is the JBL Charge 5.
Noise canceling headphones
As for the sound character, it is the same as the JBL TUNE 710BT, but changes slightly when using noise reduction. In this case it becomes slightly lower. Some users complain that the noise reduction gives them headaches and that the headphones put pressure on their ears. There is no such thing here, and the system works very smoothly . In my opinion, it could be made a little more aggressive, but in the version that exists, it is better suited for beginners.
The noise reduction itself has only two modes - on and off. There is no transparency mode, and switching is done with a separate button on the right earcup. This is what distinguishes the JBL TUNE 760NC control panel from that of the JBL TUNE 710BT.
The noise reduction button distinguishes the models we are talking about today from each other.
There is no point in repeating everything that has been said about the JBL TUNE 710BT, since the main difference between the two models being considered today is the ANC system, for which you will have to pay approximately 1,500 rubles .
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Sony MDR-XB700
Sony headphones
- rare guests in our magazine, their prices are too high.
But the MDR-XB700
is a pleasant exception. The headphones look simple and somehow very cozy, the huge leather ear pads just beg you to quickly press them to your ears. The head in the MDR-XB700 is very good.
But the MDR-XB700's sound isn't for everyone. The headphones are part of the Extra Bass series, and there really is a lot of bass here. Despite the fact that the speakers cope well with the entire frequency range, the overstated bass creeps in from all the cracks and hides everything else. Thus, the headphones rather try not to convey each instrument separately, but to demonstrate the overall emotional picture of the composition. Of course, you won’t listen to orchestral music in them, but electronic music or even rock will do. So if you are not a fan of nuances and just want to go about your business while listening to music, then the MDR-XB700 will be a good choice.
Design:
10/10
Music:
7/10
Movies:
5/10
Games:
9/10
Price quality:
9/10
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
iser.
They appeared in our magazine a year and a half ago and earned “Editor's Choice”. Compared to its competitors, the HD 280 Pro looks like an ugly duckling: unlike Sony and Fischer-Audio, Sennheiser did not spend money on expensive plastic or metal. The body and headband of the HD 280 Pro are made of rough black plastic and thick rubber, and the ear pads are made of leatherette. The headphones cannot boast of the softness of the MDR-XB700 and FA-003, and the pressure on the head of the HD 280 Pro is decent. But the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro sounds far from worth its money. This class of sound is usually found in headphones priced from 7000-8000 rubles. The character of the HD 280 Pro was somewhat reminiscent of the ATH-M30: energetic, lively, and well-positioned sources. Only due to the higher quality speakers, Sennheiser did not have to increase the volume of low frequencies. Even without this, headphones can display all the work of the drummer and bass player. After all, their main trump card is the evenness of sound and detail of each instrument. Many people may not like this: not everyone is ready to perceive music as it is. But if you spend at least a day or two with the HD 280 Pro, you definitely won’t want to part with them.
To confirm our words, here’s a fact: the headphones are so good that Sennheiser is starting to discontinue them. It turns out that with such a price-quality ratio, they hinder the sales of more expensive models. So we recommend you hurry up.
Design:
7/10
Music:
10/10
Movies:
7/10
Games:
7/10
Price quality:
10/10
* * *
According to the test results, we have two pairs of headphones in the lead. We give first place to the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro - they sound great, and everything is in order with reliability. Second place goes to Audio-Technica ATH-M30. They may not look very good, but in terms of sound level they work out their price 100%. Third place is shared by the ATH-AD300 and Fischer Audio FA-004. If you are not afraid to disturb others, then the model from Audio-Technica will amaze you with airy sound and save your budget. If the peace of mind of your loved ones is valuable to you, then the proven sound of the FA-004 will be a good choice. And we don’t recommend looking at headphones in the category below 1200 rubles.
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| Table 1 | ||||||||
| Noise insulation | Ear pad type | Frequency range, Hz | Resistance, Ohm | Sensitivity, dB | Cable length, m | Weight, g | Price for August 2010, rubles | |
| Sennheiser HD 202 | closed | supraaural | 18-18 000 | 32 | 115 | 3 | 130 | 800 |
| Sennheiser HD 201 | closed | circumaural | 21-18 000 | 24 | 108 | 3 | 165 | 700 |
| Audio-Technica ATH-SJ3 | closed | supraaural | 10-23 000 | 32 | 114 | 1,2 | 135 | 1200 |
| Audio-Technica ATH-AD300 | open | circumaural | 20-25 000 | 32 | 96 | 3 | 250 | 1900 |
| Fischer Audio FA-004 | closed | circumaural | 20-20 000 | 32 | 104 | 1,25 | 280 | 1900 |
| Sennheiser HD 438 | closed | circumaural | 17-22 500 | 32 | 112 | 1,4 and 3 (removable) | 194 | 1900 |
| Audio-Technica ATH-M30 | closed | circumaural | 20-20 000 | 65 | 100 | 3,4 | 200 | 2700 |
| JBL ROXY Reference 430 | closed | circumaural | 20-20 000 | 32 | 91 | 1,25 | 145 | 2800 |
| Sennheiser HD 555 | open | circumaural | 15-28 000 | 50 | 112 | 3 | 260 | 2700 |
| Fischer Audio FA-003 | closed | circumaural | 10-26 500 | 64 | 105 | 3 | 280 | 5000 |
| Sony MDR-XB700 | closed | circumaural | 3-28 000 | 24 | 106 | 1,2 | 295 | 4500 |
| Sennheiser HD 280 Pro | closed | circumaural | 8-25 000 | 64 | 102 | 1-3 (twisted) | 220 | 4000 |
| table 2 | ||
| Headphone model | pros | Minuses |
| Sennheiser HD 202 | • good sound • low price | • poor materials • take a long time to swing • weak fastenings |
| Sennheiser HD 201 | • nice design | • bad materials • bad ear pads • hard cable |
| Audio-Technica ATH-SJ3 | • glossy plastic • folding design | • weak cable fastening • case too thin |
| Audio-Technica ATH-AD300 | • excellent sound • nice design • velvet ear pads | • poor materials • no sound insulation |
| Fischer Audio FA-004 | • dense sound • excellent materials • do not fall off | • no flexible customization • high price |
| Sennheiser HD 438 | • great for movies • hardly felt on the head • nice design | • do not work well with music • flimsy design • overpriced |
| Audio-Technica ATH-M30 | • great sound | • flimsy design • poor materials |
| JBL ROXY Reference 430 | • good sound • original design | • too much bass |
| Sennheiser HD 555 | • transparent sound • good positioning • thoughtful design | • no sound insulation • sometimes there is not enough pressure |
| Fischer Audio FA-003 | • balanced sound • thoughtful design • good materials | • overkill with low frequencies • high price |
| Sony MDR-XB700 | • original design • very soft ear pads | • too much bass for some |
| Sennheiser HD 280 Pro | • great sound • reliable design | • ugly design • simple materials • puts a lot of pressure on your head |
Rating of the TOP 15 best on-ear wireless headphones of 2021
| TOP 5 best on-ear wireless headphones in price/quality ratio for 2021 | ||
| 1 | Marshall Major III Bluetooth | Find out the price |
| 2 | Sony WH-CH710N | Find out the price |
| 3 | JBL Tune 600BTNC | Find out the price |
| 4 | JBL T450BT | Find out the price |
| 5 | Beats Solo3 Wireless | Find out the price |
| TOP 2 best on-ear wireless headphones for sports | ||
| 1 | HARPER HB-500 | Find out the price |
| 2 | JBL Under Armor Sport Wireless Train | Find out the price |
| TOP 5 best on-ear wireless headphones with noise reduction system | ||
| 1 | Bose Quiet Comfort 35 II | Find out the price |
| 2 | Marshall Mid ANC | Find out the price |
| 3 | Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless | Find out the price |
| 4 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 | Find out the price |
| 5 | Beats Solo Pro | Find out the price |
| TOP 3 best on-ear wireless headphones with microphone | ||
| 1 | Marshall Mid Bluetooth | Find out the price |
| 2 | Sony WH-CH510 | Find out the price |
| 3 | Audio-Technica ATH-S200BT | Find out the price |
