Name: Live 500BT
Brand: JBL
SKU: 489482
Rating: 3.5 (84 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

sound quality is also impressive
The treble performance of the headphones is decent
lightweight plastic design makes it easy to take these anywhere you go

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is a bit pricier than other offerings from JBL
metal folding joints don't give off the cheap feeling of plastic pieces

Impedance: 32 Ω
Sensitivity: , 108 dB
Style: On-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless

JBL Live 500BT - Pros & Cons

sound quality is also impressive
The treble performance of the headphones is decent
lightweight plastic design makes it easy to take these anywhere you go
The headphones are easy to control
headphones balanced the high tone with the bass very well to deliver a rich experience
folded as well as kept flat great for portability and storage
good sound quality
a comfortable fit
Cheaper materials keep costs down and maintain a lightweight body
delivers a cleaner and more natural bass profile
clean and detailed sound
Functionality and Controls The functionality and controls on both headphones are identical
They are comfortable and compact
a stable audio output that is balanced in nature and stable in consistency
The overall build is quite comfortable and ideal for prolonged usage
Reliable and smooth soundSound is
ensures a tight bass and a transparent treble reproduction
decent and versatile option
compatible and can be connected to two devices simultaneously
Great full parametric EQ for audio customization
have a decent ANC feature that is suitable for commuting
audio quality is rich and packs a punch
a soft cushion that makes it comfortable to wear for long hours
Bluetooth connectivity is simple and initiated by a dedicated button on the right
The smart features are an added advantage
a good listening experience and are convenient in terms of design and battery life
in offering good audio quality at relatively affordable price points
sturdy and appealing design
The vocals are delivered with strong clarity
JBL Headphones app is very useful
The speech intelligibility is extremely good when telephoning
The remote reacts reliably and without delay

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is a bit pricier than other offerings from JBL
metal folding joints don't give off the cheap feeling of plastic pieces
wireless design means no need for cables or wires getting caught up with
The mid-bass also has some overtones
don't come with ANC (Active Noise Cancellation)
response is slightly uneven and may sound overly bright
JBL Quantum 600 is fairly unremarkable for the price
your voice can sound muffled or distant
the app will allow you to download the update for your headphones
of poor isolation and a less predictable fit compared
JBL live 400bt have stereo sound
There is no official support for fast charging
Elon Musk takes a swipe at sacked Twitter engineers
Its microphone is the only disappointing factor
are quirks in its controls and the microphone is a letdown
cans come with a micro-USB to USB charging cable
rock and pop-rock tracks have a warmer
the built-in mic offers poor intelligibility
distort or lose focus with music genres or with volume level
it lacks a few features like playback control or some room effects
lacks detail and is noticeably muffled
have active noise cancelling and isolate only using their fit around your ears
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
cups feel fairly dense and shouldn t break from accidental drops
sound a tad unnatural through the Live 500BT
more garbled audio to deal with than usual
background noise and the lack of support for high-quality audio codecs
high bit-rate music files only
did not break off in the middle of a short walk in the office space
cash-strapped and still want a quality headphones
Active Noise Cancellation has not been given with this pair

JBL Live 500BT - 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 (9)

JBL Live 500BT Bluetooth Headphones Review

JBL Live 500BT - Full Specifications

Style	On-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless

Weight	8.17 oz

Microphone type	Built-in microphone

Battery operated	yes
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity	700.0 mAh
Battery recharge time	2.0 h
Talk time	33.0 h

Colour of product	Black Blue Green Red White
Control type	Touch

Impedance	32.0 Ω
Sensitivity	< 108
Driver size	1.97 in

Cable length	1.334
Bluetooth version	4.2
Bluetooth profile	AVRCP HFP A2DP
USB	yes
Detachable cable	yes

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JBL Live 500BT JBL - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.6

Based on 7 reviews

JBL Live 500BT JBL Live 500BT headphones review: Premium design and sound output make it a winner at the price

The Economic Times

Published: 27.07.2019

JBL Live 500BT headphones review: Premium design and sound output make it a winner at the price

JBL claims the headphones deliver over 30 hours of battery – with volume kept at 75%.

PCMAG

Published: 14.06.2019

JBL Live 500BT Review

3.5

The JBL Live 500BT wireless headphones support Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control and deliver powerful, bass-forward audio.

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Gadget Now

Published: 19.08.2019

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The Indian Express

Published: 30.06.2019

JBL LIVE 500BT review: Unique features, still affordable

4.0

JBL LIVE 500BT: The audio quality is rich and packs a punch. It is both soulful and sharp, offering a coziness that makes this great to listen to melodies.

JBL Live 500BT JBL Live 500BT Wireless Review

RTINGS.com

Published: 05.07.2019

JBL Live 500BT Wireless Review

3.4

The JBL Live 500BT are fairly versatile headphones that have a decent sound profile. These headphones are quite similar to the JBL E55BT, which seem to be the pr...

JBL Live 500BT JBL LIVE 500BT headphones review: Reliable sound and long battery life

India Today

Published: 03.07.2019

JBL LIVE 500BT headphones review: Reliable sound and long battery life

The newly launched JBL LIVE 500BT headphones come with Ambient Aware and TalkThru features that allow users to talk to people and move around in a crowd without removing the headphones.