JBL Tune 660NC - Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones - Blue

I purchased these in December 2023, and I’ve used them heavily every single day since. Working out at the gym, walking outside, cleaning the house, studying, relaxing, and everything in between. They’ve been part of my daily routine without exception. I’m only now considering replacing them, and that’s not because they suddenly failed. They’re literally just starting to fall apart from sheer use. The padding is worn down and the materials are finally giving in after two years of constant wear, which honestly says more about their durability than anything else. The Bluetooth connection has also recently started acting a little inconsistent, but this is new and clearly the result of heavy daily use over a long period of time. Up until recently, the connection was always stable and reliable across multiple devices. The sound quality has always been excellent, especially for the price. Clear, balanced, and full, with bass that feels strong without being overwhelming or muddy. Music, podcasts, videos and even phone calls all sound great. The noise canceling is also surprisingly effective. It made a noticeable difference at the gym, while walking near traffic, and even just doing things around the house. It doesn’t eliminate everything, but it absolutely reduces background noise enough to make listening more immersive and enjoyable. They’re comfortable enough to wear for long periods, and the battery life has remained impressive and reliable throughout their lifespan. I love that I can throw them on the charger and get three hours of battery live in five minutes. What really stands out is the value. These may not be the absolute best sounding headphones on the market compared to models that cost several times more, but they are absolutely the best when you factor in sound quality, comfort, durability, and price together. After this experience, I won’t stray from JBL. They’ve earned my trust. I’m upgrading to the JBL Live or Tune 670NC next, and will kinda miss these. If you want headphones that sound great, last a long time, and truly hold up to real daily use, these are an easy recommendation.

Update: The battery run time is excellent. They have stayed the same since I bought them. They are the best Bluetooth I have ever bought. The Bluetooth switches between iPad and laptop with such ease. There is no agitation in getting them to connect. I have thrown some away for different reasons. They never hurt my ears from the pressure. But don't think you can bounce around with them. They will move. If the headset is tight, your ears start to hurt, but they don't slide around. These are looser, and I wear them for hours, so they are perfect for how I use them. Excellent product. Connectivity is excellent. I jump back and forth between my Macbook and iPad. I don't battle trying to connect like many other devices I own on Bluetooth. The pressure on the head is just right. I wear them for long durations, so my ears do not hurt. Sound quality is everything I want. Battery life is good. So they are not going dead in the middle of something. I would repurchase it, no questions asked.

Wish I could give these 5 stars, but based on my experience coupled with the images provided in the reviews, I can say these have a very specific flaw in the design/construction. The inner part of the headband is a small snap in panel that is prone to cracking, and eventually coming unglued and breaking. That said, sound quality is amazing, and they pair easily and quickly. Occasionally I will get a random static sound that is very fast like a beep or a click, but static...not sure what causes it but 2 pairs have done it so far and I expect my next pair will too. They charge quick enough, have a good range of colors to choose from, and are overall awesome headphones, I just wish they didn't break after approximately a year, give or take a few months. Get the 2 year replacement, and when they break, get new ones. Additional information: I have now owned these 660s and the newer 670s and out of the 2 I actually prefer the older 660 model. I feel like the NC was better at actually blocking out all sound, where as the newer 670s have some new adaptive multi mic NC that actually seems to let in certain higher frequency sounds that the 660s would block. Furthermore the ear pads in the 660s are significantly softer and more comfortable. I actually took the pads from my first broken pair of 660s and put them on my 670s, and they are much more pleasant to wear long term. Last point is the swivel of the speaker, the swivel seems looser in the 670s, causing them to want to rotate forward when I look down, making them feel like the want to slip off my head altogether. Never had that issue with the 660s, in fact I applied oil to the swivel on my 660s so they wouldn't be quite so tight and would contour to my head better, but the 670s feel loose. I don't know if they fixed the headband quality with the 670, but I would still buy these 660s over the 670s if I bought again, which I probably will. Replacement plan for the win.

So far I'm loving these. They're comfortable, the noise canceling is decent, battery life is truly great and the buttons are easy to access at just your fingertips. Online registration with JBL was also quick (under 5 minutes). Only con I'd say is that I had to link these to my Gmail in order to sync to my android devices. It's annoying that you need an email account just to use headphones, but that seems to be how all tech is going. So just be aware that you'll need a Gmail account for android phones. The included charging cord is also short at about 5 inches in length. I've only had these 5 days so far, but I've been using them daily for WFH and at the gym. If my opinion changes I will update my review. Pics included have a US quarter for scale.

You can never go wrong with JBL, sound, quality, comfort, I’ve been a JBL Gal since the 80’s

I have adhd, and after a long week at work, i like to relax by listening to nuerodivergent music. I love the full range audio. I also like the active noise canceling when i hop on the lawn mower. Put these on and im off in my own world doing my own thing. The ear muff part is very soft and supple and forms nicely to my head, even with my beard and big ears. The padded head strap is comfortable. Battery last a good while, not sure how long as i havent timed it. It was easy to pair to my phone and i like the blutooth controls on it. I can leave my phone in my pocket and control my music directly from the headphones. They are much heavier than the old corded headphones of the 80s and 90s, but they are about on par with the bose corded headset i used to wear at the racerrack.

I'm tough when it comes to reviews. I was hesitant to buy this on the deal with my Christmas gift cards, but now I go EVERYWHERE with this pair of headphones. The bass is better than wired headphones, the audio is superb, and the noise canceling made me realize how much sensory overload people gave me in grocery stores. The battery is said for 40 hours, but I've never had it shut down on me yet. I've taken good care of it, and it's most certainly taken good care of me. The only con I do have is that when I used it as a wired headset, the audio was muffled and quite poor. Use it for wireless mode ONLY. Other than that, I do NOT regret this purchase at all.

Hubby gave these to me after owning them for a year or so, because he wasn't using them and my earbuds were dead. They take little time to charge, and they operate for hours on a full charge. Battery life is amazing, sound is crystal clear, easy to connect via Bluetooth or hard-wired to devices without Bluetooth. The headset is fully adjustable to fit anyone, even me! Plus, the active noise-cancelling is a bonus, especially when I need quiet or soft music to write by. I'd absolutely buy these again.

If you need app controlled equaliser this is not for u

I am blown away by these headphones. They look like they shouldn't fit me but they are perfectly snug. If I was any larger though they would not fit. The build quality is nice, the padding on the ears is comfortable, the noise cancelling, though not 100% is still great, the sound is fantastic and it is nice and bassy. These are perfect for me and I do recommend them. I am lucky and got them during Black Friday but given the quality, full price is acceptable also.

Som muito bom e limpo, as vezes quando a música tem batida muito forte, parece que pula a saída de som, igual caixa de som que você vê ela pulando. O isolamento de som é bom, mas tem algumas frequências sonoras que passam do fone, então as vezes você consegue ouvir alguém conversando ou o som do trem, mesmo com o volume no máximo... Não é um headset que tampa a orelha, então já era esperado algo desse tipo acontecer. Bateria com ótima duração, já passei duas semanas tranquilo sem precisar carregar.

The sound keeps breaking on wireless connection.

Muy buen empaquetado, resistentes, lindos, cómodos, audio de buena calidad y larga duración de la batería.