GoKawiilJBL Live 780NC 3.5 / 5 Good pros and cons Pros Feature-rich
Comfortable to wear
Auracast and LC3 availability on iOS Cons ANC performance can be better
Shallow earcups View now at JBL
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Flagship offerings from Apple, Sony, Bose, and other premium consumer audio giants often dominate the conversation about headphones. JBL tries its hand at winning some of this market share with its premium Tour One M-series headphones, but simply can't compete with the prowess of its competitors' use of higher-quality build materials, more advanced noise cancellation technology, and smoother app user interfaces.
Also: I listened to Sony, Bose, and Apple's flagship headphones - and this pair's ahead of the pack
However, JBL's strength is where its competitors aren't as successful: midrange headphones. JBL has refreshed its Live-series headphones, with the Live 780NC, delivering its conventional suite of "I can't believe these are in a pair of midrange headphones" features in a redesigned frame with slimmer yokes, more minimal branding, and an overall look that most users can get behind.
If premium headphones aren't in your budget or interests, JBL's $250 midrange option might be the right choice for you. Here's why.
More than what meets the ears
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