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JBL - Live 660NC Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Blue
Average customer rating
3.8
(143 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 143 reviews
5 Stars
71
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
21
1 Star
15
97%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for JBL - Live 660NC Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Solid sound and battery life for the price.
on May 3, 2021
Posted by: The Matt Kane
from Hall of Knowledge
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this device and for the last week have been amazed with the sound quality produced by the 660NC. This device holds up well in terms of noise cancelation. Walking outside or around the house able to block out most noises. Solid battery life and fits comfortably on my head.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Great Active Noise Cancelling w Fun Features
on May 3, 2021
Posted by: Cosmo10911
from Houston, Tx
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I do a lot of airplane travel for work and wanted to try the latest offering at a price that didn't break the bank. I chose to try the JBL Live 660NC active noise canceling headphones. Right out of the box...Wow! Great quality for the price! Not nearly as expensive as the competitors but equally as good if not better.
My Breakdown:
My Breakdown:
MATERIAL QUALITY: VERY GOOD-top of the line feel of the headphones. They are padded, comfortable and look cool! Everything is expensive to the touch and feels very durable.
CARRYING CASE: Probably the weakest link for this product. It is a nice soft touch bag. It does work but when I am travelling, I would prefer to have the protection of an actual case. Still, though, not a deal breaker at this price point.
COMFORT: out of the box they were a bit tight around my head/ears. However, after wearing them a few hours and stretching the cones apart, they were very comfortable. The headband is metal and will retain whatever shape that fits your head.
BLUETOOTH: 5.0 it works well and can connect multiple devices. I had no issues with dropout. I was also able to get up from my airplane seat to go to the bathroom 7 rows up and no dropout.
BATTERY: plays about 40 hours (with BT and NC on) but only requires 2 hours charge time. Superb! It uses a universal type C charging cable.
NOISE CANCELLING: Noise cancelling is adequate. It will completely isolate average background noises (talking, intercoms, general "shopping mall" noises etc). It does struggle a bit with airplane engine noise when taking off and landing. Don't get me wrong, it does cancel the noise ...just not completely which is fine with me. There is a bit of "static" that can occur when landing as the engines are revved up to slow down the plane. It is not consistent but it can occur. It is a known limitation but once again...it is minor and doesn't detract from these headphones. There may be others out there that cancel airplane noise better but they don't sound as amazing as these and they are much more expensive.
AMBIENT AWARE: When using Noise Cancelling, you can set how much outside sound you would like to hear. Basically, the ability to hear important things around you but still filter out noise. It works well and kind of nice when you need to hear announcements.
TALK THRU: This feature allows you to take stereo phone calls etc while wearing your headphones. It works well but sometimes others on the other end say that my voice is a bit hollow or that there is noise in the background. JBL could improve this feature a bit.
JBL APP: a must have with these headphones. It allows you to dial in the sound from several different music sources to tailor to your liking. You can also control noise cancelling, and ambient aware from your phone.
It works flawless and is not a gimmick in any way. The customizable EQ makes the sound tailored to your taste. JUST DOWNLOAD IT!
It works flawless and is not a gimmick in any way. The customizable EQ makes the sound tailored to your taste. JUST DOWNLOAD IT!
GOOGLE VOICE ASSISTANT/AMAZON ALEXA: I use google assistant regularly in my daily life so I set these up to use the Google assistant. It works flawlessly and a lot of fun to use. I turn on/off lights when I'm coming and going from my place, all from these headphones. It was easy to set up and no issues with that tech. It's pretty cool and really surprising in a headphone in this price range.
SOUND QUALITY: Ok, now the reason why you buy headphones...the sound quality. These headphones have a very nice signature JBL sound to them. Deep punchy bass that is not overwhelming nice Vocals and detailed highs. I do feel that compared to the JBL Everest Elite 750NC that the 660NC lacks color and richness to the sound. The soundstage is not as wide or the instruments rich and full. I am being really nit picky here though. I had to go back and forth between the two with several songs to determine the difference in music quality. They are so incredibly similar but I feel the 660nc can be a bit harsh with hand claps and things of that detail. Once again, I still wouldn't hesitate to purchase these at this price point, they really are that good!
OVERALL: These headphones are fantastic and you will be hard pressed to find anything this feature packed with this kind of music sound quality at this price point. I highly recommend them. The 4 stars is only because the color/detail/sound stage isn't as rich as I would expect and the active noise cancelling isn't perfect when flying (see above).
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Good noise cancellation heahphones!
on May 3, 2021
Posted by: aniket3622
from Santa Clara
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got these headphones about 3 weeks back and have been using them continuously. I have liked them, and would definitely recommend to a friend, as they are a steal for this price. Detailed review below:
Setup : The setup was quick and easy. I was surprised at how fast it popped up and was discovered every time I try to connect. Gives the Airpods vibes.
Durability : The headphones have a good strong sturdy feel to them. The cushion on the head rest does the job good, and the light weight helps you forget that you have something wrapped up around your head. The buttons are well places and are interactive. They feel good to touch and are easy to locate.
Sound Quality : The sound is clear and crisp. I have been using these headphones for my meetings, and the mic has worked seamlessly. The active noise cancelling is good and is able to eliminate most of the noise around. I am in love with the talk-thru and ambient aware feature. Overall, this is a steal of an headphone at these price.
App : I had to mention a separate point for the app. The app makes it easy to personalize and tweak settings. It also has a lot of features. If you are getting these headphones, installing the app is highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Amazing noise cancellation!
on May 1, 2021
Posted by: Pina
from NY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this headset about 2 weeks ago and I have been using since then. I got the one in blue color and it looks so cool. Connecting with bluetooth on my iPhone and Macbook was super easy. It's comfortable on my ears, I have small ears so it kinda covers the whole ear. The headset height is adjustable to your liking. It came with a bag to store, and the headset itself folds so it can be stored compactly.
The sound quality for music is great with considerable bass and surround sound! Although, when you are in noise cancellation mode, the bass might seem low. But if you are in for noise cancellation, it is amazing! Completely blocks the noise around you and you can also chose the ambient mode if you want to partially block the noise. I keep moving in the house while listening to music and the bluetooth connection stays completely stable across multiple walls.
To turn on and off the headset, you need to slide the power button which is somewhat difficult to do when you are wearing the headset. Moreover, many functional buttons are placed close to each other on one side of the headset which makes it difficult to identify a button and you tend to easily press the wrong ones.
Given the minor usability concerns, overall it's a useful and satisfactory headset!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Headphones with Excellent Noise Reduction
on April 30, 2021
Posted by: WillB2003
from Florida, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are really great headphones. I have had them for about two weeks now and have found little to dislike. The sound quality is excellent and with the app equalizer I can fine tune the sound to my liking. While listening to music or watching a movie I found there to be no highs or lows and no distortion. The headphones are comfortable wear. The ear cups may be a tad small for me, but when I adjust the length of the band it compensates and my ears don't hurt, even after wear the headphones for more than an hour. The active noise cancelling is excellent. This feature I put through some scenarios to learn how well it worked and it did a great job. Sitting next to my a/c air inlet, the ANC was great at removing the fan noise to a quiet hiss. I let a family member try them out while I was driving, and they commented it worked very well. For kicks I tried out them while using my food processor. It did not completely remove the sound, but it was no longer harsh and piercing. My only complaint is the volume control. I was unable to get the volume to a low enough level for long term listening. I did not measure the decibels or anything, but at the lowest volume setting, I expected a quieter sound. I experienced this when connected to both my phone and laptop.
Still, I think these are great headphones and do recommend them.
Still, I think these are great headphones and do recommend them.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Great for focus while working, less so for music
on April 29, 2021
Posted by: Maria_G
from Austin, TX, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love these headphones when I'm working. I wear glasses and these are the most comfortable over-the-ear headphones I can find-- other types start to press the frames down too much on my temples. At my work, there is a lot of construction noise over the past 3 months and I have a loud co-worker in the next office over. It's so much better with these on! The same happens when I work from home. I've had my young children at home doing their remote schooling and need to block out what's going on with them to focus on work. These are great for this. I even tried sleeping with them on with the noise cancellation on to block out my partner's snoring. Again, these are better than another more expensive brand for this purpose. However, they aren't the best for jamming out to music that's heavy in bass. Occasionally, it snaps or crackles. I still use them while I'm cooking and want to enjoy my music.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Amazing sound
on April 29, 2021
Posted by: Megan0314
from Boston, MA, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Loved the sound and is noise cancelling which is a plus. The headphones fit a bit snug and I turned them off twice by accident when trying to adjust them on my head because of the location of the power and volume buttons. Sound is great and my Bluetooth found the device quickly and easily so no set up and they came charged. Seems to have a great battery life.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Amazing feature packed headphones!
on April 29, 2021
Posted by: Jcuevas
from Ridge, NY, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using the Live 660NC for a week now. Upon receiving them and opening them up I first charged them using the included usb-c cable. They charged very fast. After using them for almost a week and for a few hours a day, they are still almost fully charged. Rated for up to 50 hours of listening time on a single charge.
Pairing was easy. Once I turned them on and paired to my iPhone I utilized the Jbl Headphone app to setup more features. The app asks what assistant you would like to utilize. Your options are Google or Alexa. I’m using Alexa at the moment. Using the assistant requires you to either touch the left ear cup or simply say the assistant’s name. I typically call upon Alexa using moderate volume to turn on and off lights in my house and switching my alarm on and off. Works quickly and flawlessly. Great feature to have built into a headphone.
The app also allows you to adjust the NC feature. You can have it on or off. Adjust your ambient awareness by amplifying the sound around you. Talk through raises ambient awareness and reduces Audio listening volume in order to have a conversation with someone while utilizing the headphones. NC works great with no annoying hissing at zero volume. The fit is a little tight but that is to aid in the function of NC. If they are to loose then the feature would work poorly and make unwanted sounds through the speakers.
Sound quality is on point. The app allows you to adjust equalizer curves but I enjoy them flat. All sounds from bass to treble are present with nothing under or overbearing. Just a clear full sound at any listening volume. These get decently loud without hardly any sound leakage.
The headphone are built tough! Super soft ear cups and strong headband with plenty of adjustment. I am truly enjoying these. They are my new go to headphone due to the sound quality, features and how comfortable they are to wear. I use them for hours without fatigue. I have headphones that have similar features but these are superior in every way. I highly recommend the live 660NC!
Pairing was easy. Once I turned them on and paired to my iPhone I utilized the Jbl Headphone app to setup more features. The app asks what assistant you would like to utilize. Your options are Google or Alexa. I’m using Alexa at the moment. Using the assistant requires you to either touch the left ear cup or simply say the assistant’s name. I typically call upon Alexa using moderate volume to turn on and off lights in my house and switching my alarm on and off. Works quickly and flawlessly. Great feature to have built into a headphone.
The app also allows you to adjust the NC feature. You can have it on or off. Adjust your ambient awareness by amplifying the sound around you. Talk through raises ambient awareness and reduces Audio listening volume in order to have a conversation with someone while utilizing the headphones. NC works great with no annoying hissing at zero volume. The fit is a little tight but that is to aid in the function of NC. If they are to loose then the feature would work poorly and make unwanted sounds through the speakers.
Sound quality is on point. The app allows you to adjust equalizer curves but I enjoy them flat. All sounds from bass to treble are present with nothing under or overbearing. Just a clear full sound at any listening volume. These get decently loud without hardly any sound leakage.
The headphone are built tough! Super soft ear cups and strong headband with plenty of adjustment. I am truly enjoying these. They are my new go to headphone due to the sound quality, features and how comfortable they are to wear. I use them for hours without fatigue. I have headphones that have similar features but these are superior in every way. I highly recommend the live 660NC!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com