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House of Marley Liberate XLBT

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Pros

  • frequency response is better than any of the headphones I have ever owned
  • build quality
  • comfort

Cons

  • Liberate headphones emphasize the bass a little too much on certain bass-heavy songs
  • it is slightly awkward
  • does supply a tangle-free cable in the box

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • 103 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

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House of Marley Liberate XLBT - Pros & Cons

House of Marley Liberate XLBT

Pros

  • frequency response is better than any of the headphones I have ever owned
  • build quality
  • comfort
  • and sound quality
  • stainless steel headband is attractive
  • beautifully-portable and much-loved
  • The headphones feel light and are comfortable to wear
  • superior durability and reliability
  • the microphone works great for calls
  • percussion sounded really good and vocals were crystal clear as well
  • passive noise cancellation is pretty good

Cons

  • Liberate headphones emphasize the bass a little too much on certain bass-heavy songs
  • it is slightly awkward
  • does supply a tangle-free cable in the box
  • the plug can be slightly hard to pull out of the headphones
  • Treble also sounds a little muddy
  • the audio quality is HORRIBLE for songs
  • slightly uncommon arrangement does mean you will be reliant on this cable
  • built-in control can be used to turn on/off the audio
  • the brown color had been discontinued
  • Liberate XL is a bad pair of headphones
  • the vocals just bled into the loose bass

House of Marley Liberate XLBT - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
50 mm
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Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
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32 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
635 g
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House of Marley Liberate XLBT - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight22.4 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBuilt-in microphone
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Features
Playback controlsyes
ButtonsMulti-key
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body material
  • Leather
  • Stainless steel
  • Wood
CategoryAudiophile
Foldableyes
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity103.0 dB
Frequency range20 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter2.0 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.97 in
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Connectivity
Inputs supportedBluetooth
Bluetooth profileAPT-X
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Type of connector3.5mm
USByes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery life12.0 h

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House of Marley Liberate XLBT House of Marley - Editorial Reviews (13)

2.9
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House of Marley Liberate XLBT Review: House of Marley Liberate XLBT environmentally-friendly over-ear Bluetooth headphones
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Published: 16.06.2015
Review: House of Marley Liberate XLBT environmentally-friendly over-ear Bluetooth headphones

Friends have often expressed surprise at the fact that I continue to use wired headphones. My beautifully-portable and much-loved Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones go with me almost everywhere, while my Master & Dynamic MH40s are my go-to headphones in the living room. Friends know my aversion to visible cables, and I’m usually an ‘any excuse […]

House of Marley Liberate XLBT Review : House of Marley Liberate XLBT
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Review : House of Marley Liberate XLBT

This next headset is available from the <b>House</b> of <b>Marley</b>, an organisation set up to promote Bob <b>Marley</b>%C2%92s vision of One Love, One World.

House of Marley Liberate XLBT GeekDad Review: House of Marley Liberate XLBT Headphones - GeekDad
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Published: 05.06.2015
GeekDad Review: House of Marley Liberate XLBT Headphones - GeekDad

I'm a fan of House of Marley gear, especially the company's use of natural materials (yeah, I'm a sucker for the use of wood in high tech gear) and willingness to release interesting products like the Roots Rock Bluetooth speaker. Marley audio products don't just sound good; by combining natural materials like leather, bamboo, and aluminum with recycled cloth and skipping the usual form factors, they stand out visually in a crowd. House of Marley recently sent me a pair of Liberate XLBT Bluetooth headphones to try out. They look good, feel good, and sound good, making for a compelling alternative to some of the more mainstream competitors.

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techguysmartbuy.com
Published: 30.07.2015
House Of Marley Liberate XLBT Headphones Review

House Of Marley has a pair of Bluetooth headphones we've been dying to try out for a while now. Dubbed the XLBT Liberate and we'll tell you all about it.

House of Marley Liberate XLBT House Of Marley Liberate XLBT Review: Headphones With Great Sound, Great Design
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Techaeris
Published: 29.05.2015
House Of Marley Liberate XLBT Review: Headphones With Great Sound, Great Design
2.3

When you think about high quality headphones, one name that probably comes immediately to mind is a company started by a Rap mogul, recently purchased by a “fruit” company. Everybody from high school kids to athletes seem to be wearing those headphone, but how high quality are they really?  They’re expensive, they sound OK, and […]

House of Marley Liberate XLBT House of Marley Liberate XLBT Bluetooth Headphones review
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Android Central
Published: 29.06.2015
House of Marley Liberate XLBT Bluetooth Headphones review

Going wireless and travel-friendly at the same time are the Liberate Bluetooth Headphones from House of Marley. Acceptable sound with quality materials that look much different than your average headset.

House of Marley Liberate XLBT House of Marley Liberate XL Review: Treble Trouble
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NDTV Gadgets 360
Published: 18.11.2014
House of Marley Liberate XL Review: Treble Trouble
3.5

The House of Marley Liberate XL over-the-ear headphones have a Rastafarian design and 50mm internal drivers.

House of Marley Liberate XLBT House of Marley Liberate XLBT Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones review – The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 11.08.2015
House of Marley Liberate XLBT Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones review – The Gadgeteer
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 13.01.2015
House of Marley Liberate XL Review
3.4

Read the in depth Review of House of Marley Liberate XL Audio Video. Know detailed info about House of Marley Liberate XL configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

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House of Marley Liberate XLBT wireless over-ear headphones review
House of Marley Liberate XLBT Home review
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whathifi
Published: 25.02.2015
Home review
2.0

The Marleys miss their mark with substandard sound quality – cast your gaze elsewhere

House of Marley Liberate XLBT House of Marley Liberate Air review
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SoundGuys
Published: 24.01.2021
House of Marley Liberate Air review

By purchasing the House of Marley Liberate Air true wireless earbuds you’re giving back to the environment and supporting One Tree Planted, a global reforestation initiative.

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PCMAG
Published: 28.06.2016
House of Marley Liberate XLBT Review
3.5

The House of Marley Liberate XLBT Bluetooth headphones deliver seriously powerful bass response in a reasonably balanced sound signature, but do little to separate themselves in a crowded field.

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