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JBL E55BT

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User ratings:
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • It folds up and flat and has decent battery life
  • The Bluetooth is convenient
  • with better hardware and codec support

Cons

  • rickety plastic is often a little too malleable
  • 50mm driver housing protrudes too much relative to the flat headband
  • cushion-less headband becomes a real pain

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

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JBL E55BT - Pros & Cons

JBL E55BT

Pros

  • It folds up and flat and has decent battery life
  • The Bluetooth is convenient
  • with better hardware and codec support
  • reliability is solid
  • very similar audio reproduction and are built the same way
  • minimal Bluetooth hiccups and easily paired and repaired
  • The consistency in the treble range is very good
  • lightweight
  • portable
  • and stable for sports than the
  • Comfortable and lightweight design

Cons

  • rickety plastic is often a little too malleable
  • 50mm driver housing protrudes too much relative to the flat headband
  • cushion-less headband becomes a real pain
  • A bit of treble push
  • no carrying case included
  • JBL has discontinued it
  • obvious lack of the luxury feel
  • No included carrying case or pouch
  • wireless headphones can be a slightly depressing experience
  • The upper frequencies are a bit too offensive for my liking
  • Their battery life is noticeably longer

JBL E55BT - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
50 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
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32 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω

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JBL E55BT - Full Specifications

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Technical details
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Driver size1.97 in
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Connectivity
Bluetooth version4.0
Detachable cableyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Red
Foldableyes
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Microphone
Microphone typeBuilt-in microphone
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Power
Battery recharge time2.0 h

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JBL E55BT JBL - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.6
Based on 10 reviews
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JBL E55BT Home review
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whathifi
Published: 12.05.2017
Home review
3.0

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

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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 09.10.2018
JBL E55BT

JBL E55BT (Wireless Headphone): 4.8 out of 5 stars from 8 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

JBL E55BT JBL E55BT review
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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!

JBL E55BT JBL E55BT Wireless Review
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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...

JBL E55BT This mid-priced Bluetooth headphone delivers solid sound
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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.

JBL E55BT JBL E55BT Review
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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 E55BT JBL E55BT Quincy Edition over-ear wireless headphones review
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Headphone Review
Published: 27.06.2017
JBL E55BT Quincy Edition over-ear wireless headphones review
3.8

JBL is back again, this time with a pair of Quincy Jones-branded headphones called the JBL E55BT Quincy Edition headphones. Are they worth it?

JBL E55BT JBL E55BT Wireless Headphones Review: Powerful, comfortable wireless over-ears on a budget
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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 E55BT JBL E55BT wireless headphone review: These modestly priced cans deliver strong features and good sound
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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.

JBL E55BT JBL E55BT Bluetooth Headphone review
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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...

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