Name: E55 BT
Brand: JBL
SKU: 68531
Rating: 3.9 (53 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

Surprisingly compact and portable
Bluetooth button lets you pair multiple devices with ease
Flawless Bluetooth performance Bluetooth pairing is simple and flawless

E55BT does not support either the aptX or aptX HD codec
no lightning cable for iPhone 7 models
the ear cup-situated controls felt a bit cheap

Impedance: 32 Ω
Frequency range: 20, 22000 Hz
Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless

JBL E55 BT - Pros & Cons

Surprisingly compact and portable
Bluetooth button lets you pair multiple devices with ease
Flawless Bluetooth performance Bluetooth pairing is simple and flawless
It works very well with many songs
deliver a very clean
well-balanced sound
They also sound really good for the price
light weight makes them great for toting along just about anywhere
of weight
comfort
and stability
s light
vigorous
and able to produce a beautiful sound
this headphone is well valued with its lightweight
really slick and worked quite well for me
it was always easy
The mid-ranges for vocals were pretty good
decently sized ear cups that fit well around most ears
JBLs are slightly more comfortable and can pair with two devices simultaneously
response is well-balanced and even
Comfortable and lightweight design
comfortable and fairly well-balanced
They are more comfortable and better built
lightweight
portable
and stable for sports than the
very similar audio reproduction and are built the same way
better build quality and a more durable design overall
The consistency in the treble range is very good
Most Comfortable Earbuds and Most Comfortable Headphones currently available
with better hardware and codec support
The Bluetooth is convenient
design
thoughtful features make it highly portable
themselves are quite comfortable and allow a good
relatively comfortable
sounds decent and works reliably
solid sound and a comfortable fit for the price
It folds up and flat and has decent battery life
minimal Bluetooth hiccups and easily paired and repaired
reliability is solid
E55BT sits comfortably and offers medium exterior noise attenuation
a full
well-balanced and detailed sound
robust bass response and crisp
The headphones are also quite comfortable and ship with a detachable cable
Powerful audio performance with strong bass and crisp highs
strong bass and crisp highs
Exceptionally comfortable
even during long listening sessions
strong high-mid and high frequency presence
sculpted highs also help balance it out nicely

E55BT does not support either the aptX or aptX HD codec
no lightning cable for iPhone 7 models
the ear cup-situated controls felt a bit cheap
ear pads are small compared to some other circumaural designs
deep synthesizer bass lines never rumbled out of control
JBL has discontinued it
50mm driver housing protrudes too much relative to the flat headband
cushion-less headband becomes a real pain
averts flat
hefty
or murky sound rather
ambient noise but scratchy in warm weather
a weak point on otherwise solid headphones
too much latency
a mediocre mic
the ear cup padding is a little stiff
Their battery life is noticeably longer
don't block a lot of noise
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
all flat and sunk into the ear cup
The sound profile has definitely been altered
fun sound does alter some other genres of vocal-heavy music
The headband isn t very comfy
rickety plastic is often a little too malleable
lack power even by a far margin
particular devices might also not be compatible with this feature
curtailing to put it right behind the bass
suffocation involved in listening to music on the E55BT
cutting the cord and do not optimise their headphones for the wireless experience
A bit of treble push
no carrying case included
obvious lack of the luxury feel
wireless headphones can be a slightly depressing experience
The upper frequencies are a bit too offensive for my liking
No included carrying case or pouch

JBL E55 BT - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	50 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	32 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	231.6 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

JBL - Video Reviews (1)

JBL E55 BT Bluetooth Headphones | Review

JBL E55 BT - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes

Weight	8.17 oz

Microphone type	Built-in microphone

Buttons	Answer button Keyguard Volume

Colour of product	Black Red White
Acoustic design	Closed
Attachment type	Headband
Foldable	yes

Impedance	32.0 Ω
Frequency range	20 - 22000
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.97 in

Cable length	1.2
Bluetooth version	4.0
Wireless connection	Bluetooth
Wireless range	8
Type of connector	3.5mm
USB	no
Detachable cable	yes
Multi Point connection	no

Battery operated	yes
Battery recharge time	2.0 h
Battery life	20.0 h
Talk time	20.0 h
Charging via USB	yes
Power handling capacity	100.0 mW

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JBL E55 BT JBL - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.6

Based on 8 reviews

PCMAG

Published: 17.03.2017

JBL E55BT Review

4.0

JBL's E55BT headphones deliver a high-quality Bluetooth experience with rich, boosted bass response matched by crisp highs.

JBL E55 BT This mid-priced Bluetooth headphone delivers solid sound

CNET

Published: 24.03.2017

This mid-priced Bluetooth headphone delivers solid sound

JBL's new top-end model in its "value" E-Series Bluetooth headphone line doesn't quite wow, but does deliver solid sound and a comfortable fit.

SoundGuys

Published: 19.11.2021

JBL E55BT review

The JBL E55BT is discontinued, but if you can find it used, it's still a solid headset with some outdated hardware. Learn more in our review!

whathifi

Published: 12.05.2017

Home review

3.0

These JBLs are a solid bet if you want wireless on a limited budget

JBL E55 BT JBL E55BT wireless headphone review: These modestly priced cans deliver strong features and good sound

pcworld.com_techhive.com

Published: 22.05.2017

JBL E55BT wireless headphone review: These modestly priced cans deliver strong features and good sound

4.0

JBL's E55BT wireless headphones are light, fold to a travel-friendly footprint, and pair with multiple Bluetooth devices simultaneously. They also sound really good for the price.

RTINGS.com

Published: 15.03.2018

JBL E55BT Wireless Review

3.2

The JBL E55BT Wireless are wireless headphones with a fairly versatile sound profile. They have a stylish design with a decent sound and a comfortable design. Th...

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Digit.in/hi/

Published: 06.09.2018

JBL E55BT Wireless Headphones Review: Powerful, comfortable wireless over-ears on a budget

3.6

Read the in depth Review of JBL E55BT Wireless Headphones Audio Video. Know detailed info about JBL E55BT Wireless Headphones configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

JBL E55 BT JBL E55BT Bluetooth Headphone review

TechnoBuffalo

Published: 08.04.2017

JBL E55BT Bluetooth Headphone review

3.5

When you put on your headphones, are you creating a bubble of privacy, or do you want to be aware of the world around you? When you look at the JBL-E55BT headphones, that's the question you'll have to ask yourself. JBL sent us a pair of their latest Bluetooth-powered headphones to check out, and we spent hours and hours listening to them to see if they were worth the $150 asking price...