JBL LIVE 500BT Over-Ear Wireless Headphones
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Product Overview
JBL LIVE 500BT is a sleek set of over-ear wireless headphones, with a 50mm dynamic driver in each earcup. The LIVE 500BT boasts a 30-hour battery life with a charging time of just 2 hours.
The LIVE 500BT comes with JBL's Urban Noise Control, which is a form of passive noise reduction aided with TalkThru and Ambient Aware functions that make conversations easy while listening to music.
Like other models in JBL's LIVE-series, voice assistants such as Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are supported. All settings can be adjusted via the all-new JBL App.
The two other models introduced alongside the on-ear LIVE 400BT are the LIVE 650BTNC with ANC.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Powerful audio performance
- Alexa and Google Assistant integration
- Great battery life
- Good companion app
Cons
- Mediocre noise cancelling
What external reviewers found***
External score 53% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb battery life with over 30 hours of continuous playback
- Good battery life
- Excellent EQ
- Impressive noise isolation performance
- Compact and comfortable fit for over-ears
Cons
- Not very breathable
- No built-in Alexa or Google Assistant
- No wireless charging
- No ANC feature
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
3.5mm, USB-C
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.2
Construction
Battery | Capacity
700mAh Lithium-ion polymer (3.7V)
Cable
133.4 cm
Colors
Green, Black, Red, White, Blue + Customizable
Drivers
50 mm
Form Factor
Over-ear wireless headphones
Headphone Type
Closed, Dynamic
Material
PU Leather Ear Cushion
Dimensions
Weight
231.6 g
Function
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.5, HFP V1.6, HSP V1.2
Fast Charging
15 minutes for 2 hours play time
Performance
Battery Life
30 h
Charging Time
2 h
Frequency Response
18Hz - 20kHz
Impedance
32 ohms
Sensitivity
108 dB
Production
Availability
2019-05
Debut
2019 CES
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External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 72%The JBL Live 500BT deliver a thunderous bass response, even without the bass boosted in the app's EQ. The vocals are delivered with strong clarity, and perhaps some added sibilance. The built-in mic offers intelligibility, but we could just make out the Voice Memos app on an iPhone 8. JBL estimates battery life to be roughly 30 hours.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Powerful bass and sculpted highs
- Excellent EQ
- Good battery life
Cons
- No built-in Alexa or Google Assistant
- No wireless charging
rtings[2]
Reviewer score 33%The JBL Live 500BT have a powerful bass that sounds a bit thumpy. Their reproduction of vocals and lead instruments in the mid-range is nearly flawless. Their treble is a bit uneven and most of the range is over our target. They have a full parametric EQ available inside their app that allows you to add as many points as you want to customize their sound profile.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Impressive battery life
- Impressive noise isolation performance
- Compact and comfortable fit for over-ears
- Superb battery life with over 30 hours of continuous playback
Cons
- No ANC feature
- Not very breathable
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