Price: $26.99 - $59.95
(as of Mar 22, 2025 12:19:06 UTC – Details)
B091FZK6VB, In your world, music is essential, so slip on a pair of JBL Live 660NC and elevate your day. Blasting powerful 40mm drivers, the JBL Live 660NC headphones deliver JBL Signature Sound punctuated with enhanced bass, so every track pops. And when the music is the only thing that matters, the Adaptive Noise Cancelling technology allows you to block-out ambient sounds so nothing disturbs your groove. Ambient Aware keeps you safe while walking in the streets with your music on and TalkThru allows you to have quick chats without removing your JBL Live 660NC. Need some help getting through the…, 4.5,
Reviewer: JD
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Worth every penny
Review: First of all, hopefully my review is fair but please read this with a grain of salt. I do consider myself an “audiophile” which frankly isn’t a status symbol of my knowledge on audio, it’s simply that I have hole in my pockets from spending on audio gear. I do own several high end TOTL IEMs and Headphones from the likes of Empire Ears, Unique Melody, Meze, Hifiman and Audeze, but I am also trying to be as fair as possible in my review here as I can’t compare any of these brands to JBL. But on the other hand, I do have other “consumer” headphones from Sony and Soundcore, so I’m trying to frame this review around that as a comparison.I was looking for something simple that I can occasionally take with me to the gym, for walks, at an airplane, etc., where I wouldn’t be absolutely paranoid about dropping, scratching or breaking them in the process. From the reviews both within Amazon and other sources, it seemed like a “safe” bet with a 4.5 rating on Amazon and some mixed reviews from other sources. I’ve mainly seen these compared to the Soundcore Q30 (which I bought and returned), and folks seem to generally lean towards Soundcore instead between these two.Let me start by saying there is NO comparison to the Soundcore Q30. In terms of build quality and sound quality, these JBL Live 660NCs are light years ahead. Compared to something like the Sony WH1000XM5, believe it or not, I actually prefer the tuning on the JBL, but the ANC and mic quality on the Sony is definitely better, and Sony of course supports LDAC which these JBLs don’t. Frankly, not a big deal, since if I really want to hear “HiFi” music I can simply plug these into my headphone amp with the provided wired cable (which I’ll get into in a bit).Sound quality: Harman target, executed beautifully. You get the boosted lows, somewhat recessed mids and boosted highs, but they respond extremely well with EQ either through the JBL app or Wavelet for Android (which I’d recommend over any headphone manufacturer app anyways). Both female and male voices are clear, crisp, not too sibilant, instrument separation is fantastic, above average staging, and there’s zero “muddying” of the sound especially when EQ is applied to boost any frequency range. The bass has “rumble”, but again, doesn’t muddy anything – it’s thumpy and fast. Again, light years ahead of the “competition” such as the Soundcore Q30.Build: Excellent. Sturdy. Doesn’t feel like “cheap” plastic. Light years ahead of the Soundcore Q30, but doesn’t even come close to beating the Sony WH1000XM5 in terms of comfort – the Sony headphones are like wearing “clouds” on your ears. Ear cups are a bit small (I’ll get into that later).Where I was the most impressed with was when connecting these to a good quality amp. I run a Topping E50 and L50 stack, and I almost feel like they turned into a completely different headphone with a wired connection. The sound was simply fantastic, to the point where I can (and will) compare these to the sound signature and performance of the Meze 99 Neo (~$200), and frankly responds better to a Sony WH1000XM5 connected to the same source. So short version: If you can experience these with a good quality wired connection (DAC + AMP combo) I definitely recommend trying it out.Now to the “bad” stuff: Small ear cups, or maybe I have big ears. Would be nice to have ear cups that are a tad bit bigger to fit bigger ears. Wired connection – I am trying to understand why JBL wouldn’t just provide a standard 3.5mm connector rather than a 3.5mm to 2.5mm connector – Why? For Bluetooth, the max supported codec is AAC, which again is fine considering the price and I wouldn’t expect LDAC at this price point so this really isn’t a negative call out to JBL.Are these “audiophile” grade? No. But you can’t expect that for $99. What you get is an excellent pair of headphones packed with basic features, with excellent sound, portability, build quality, that won’t make you cry if they break.
Reviewer: Siri
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Outstanding Sound Quality and Comfort!
Review: Outstanding Sound Quality and Comfort!I’ve been using the JBL Live 660NC for a while now, and I’m extremely impressed. The sound quality is top-notch, with deep bass, clear mids, and crisp highs. The active noise cancellation (ANC) works well, blocking out most background noise, making it perfect for commuting or working in a noisy environment.The battery life is also fantastic—I can easily get around 40+ hours of playtime without needing to recharge. The fit is comfortable, even for long listening sessions, and the build quality feels premium.One feature I love is the ambient aware mode, which allows me to hear my surroundings without taking the headphones off. The multi-device connectivity is also a great touch, making it easy to switch between my laptop and phone seamlessly.If I had to point out one downside, it would be that the headband feels a bit tight initially, but it loosens up over time.Overall, these headphones deliver exceptional performance for the price. Highly recommended for anyone looking for quality wireless noise-canceling headphones!
Reviewer: A timely and important memoir…
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Would buy again in a heartbeat.
Review: I purchased the new earbuds from Apple and had problems from the start. But the real problem was connectivity and intermittent sound. Finally, I decided they weren’t worth the trouble and I bought these. For the money you simply cannot get a better headphone. Sound is great, they’re comfortable, I haven’t had to recharge them yet after a lot of usage and they feel and look like a $300 pair of Bose. For a fraction of the cost. Setup was seamless.
Reviewer: Carrie
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Pretty Good
Review: Overall, I like these over the ear headphones.Comfort: I wish they were in a slightly larger size. The only option appeared be ‘medium’, but large may have given my (large???) ears a tad bit more room. They are comfy enough to even lay down (on your back) and fall asleep in, if that’s your thing. They are super snug across the top of your head, which I like as I wanted them for bike riding/walking/exercise. They do get a touch hot after wearing them for a bit if you are doing any sort of activity, but not the end of the world.Sound: These sound AWESOME. The extra (optional) app you can download gives you even more control on settings and can definitely enhance your listening depending on the type of music you are into. There are presets that work quite well, but also the option to add your own. OVERFLOW: Not sure if this is the correct term, but you can hear OUTSIDE the headphones, so if on a plane or near others, just be aware- it ain’t private. 😂 I’ve not used them for phone conversations, but the mic works well with any assistant you use (I tried both Alexa and Google).Battery Life: Like whoa. I’ve had these for a few weeks and have NOT had to charge them yet! I’m currently just above 60% battery life. I feel like I use them quite a lot (walking the dog, doing chores, just listening to books around the house, etc.) I’m impressed with the 50 hour battery life.Noise Cancellation: Nope. It has little to no noise cancellation, especially when compared to my Google Pixel buds. Yes, those are IN ear buds, but still. The Google Pixel buds remove pretty much ALL ambient noise and even close talking. It’s like you’re in your own world. Unfortunately, these earphones don’t do that. The only difference is the ‘fuzz’ sound when you turn off ANC. A bit disappointing, but not a deal breaker, as I wanted something mostly for outside and I don’t need to be completely cutoff from my surroundings (cars/animals/etc) for that.Controls: I’m getting used to these. I wish the touch options granted to the Assistants (touching the side of the phones) were able to be programmed for Play/Stop/Up/Down… but it is what it is. The buttons are easy to get to, but the ANC and bluetooth buttons should be further away from each other. I find that I keep hitting the bluetooth button (which disconnects my device). Plus, the UP/PLAY/DOWN buttons are … little. I wish they were a touch farther apart too.Color: I got the white ones, which I LOVE. I find them to be easy to clean/keep tidy and new looking.Overall: I’m keeping them and I use them often (switching between these and my Google Pixel Buds). They suit different needs and are both great in their own rights.
Reviewer: Danish
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: JBL never fails to wow me with their unbeatable sound quality and features.I bought this along with a Sony WH-CH720N, and the difference shook me! I immediately returned the Sony headphones.Pros: the sound quality, the instrument separation, the prominent yet not so punchy bass, the on-ear detection play-pause feature, the dual connectivity, the ANC modes, the dedicated buttons and led indicators, the portability, the battery life, the call and mic quality, the comfort, the overall build quality, even the perfect positioning of the power toggle switch where the right thumb rests will removing the headphones as opposed to an inconvenient long-press button, the list goes on!Cons: There isn’t really anything, but if I’ve to nit-pick, the headphones auto-pauses if i tilt my head backwards too much, or open my mouth too much, but that could be cos I’ve a large head, and once i bring the headphones a bit forward to snugly fit my ears, the issue disappears. I’m also skeptical about it’s long term durability as I’ve had negative experiences with JBL headphones in the past, but I also know people who’ve been using these headphones for 1.5 years now without any issues.I dived in anyway, cos i JUUST couldn’t resist it’s sound quality, which is to die for. Not even a Sony XM5 was able to impress me with it’s sound quality, so you can imagine. Go ahead and get it guys.
Reviewer: JOLARSI
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Muy buen producto. El audio me parece excelente sin ser un audiofilo. La duración de la batería no se ha demeritado. La cancelación de ruido es sobresaliente; en viajes en avión te olvidas del ruido ambiente del aeropuerto y durante el vuelo, únicamente percibes lo necesario para estar alerta. Para llamadas entra mucho ruido ambiente por el micrófono, lo que te lleva a desactivarlos para realizarla directo del celular o moverte a un lugar con ruido razonable para el sistema. Recomiendo ampliamente la marca y el modelo que adquirí. las almohadillas empiezan a deteriorarse y espero en un futuro próximo encontrar repuestos. La almohadilla de la diadema está recubierta con un textil tipo malla de muy buena calidad; estoy seguro durará hasta que los audífonos mueran.
Reviewer: ghadah
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: لاحظت بعد ٥ شهور تقريبا صارت السماعه تفصل البلوتوث من نفسها ويرجع يشبك، ويتكرر هذا الشي مره كثير ولا ادري ايش سبب المشكله
Reviewer: Isaiah Martin
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Got a good deal on these ($160 CAD I think) sound is great, app works well, battery life is absolutely incredible, I use them at least four hours a day. Ear cups are a bit small so they’re not terribly comfortable if you’re wearing them for super long periods of time but otherwise for the sale I got them on no complaints, if you’re looking at these when they aren’t on a deal, I’d recommend looking at Sennheisers instead, but for what I paid for them they’re a wicked set of earphones. The ANC isn’t the best, still get some background noise at the gym or if the wife is watching TV super loud, but otherwise can’t complain. High quality construction, decent comfort, good sound quality, and when on sale an absolutely killer budget headphone.
Reviewer: James C
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I was overjoyed (and very fortunate) to find these within my budget just after Xmas. I’ve used them everyday since they arrived.-The range is very impressive and well balanced.-the controls are reasonably easy to find with nerve damaged fingers however—>-I was delighted to discover that they are also motion sensitive to some degree: if I take them off my head while watching something they pause it without me touching controls.-the weight is manageable. Sometimes wireless technology adds extra weight to items.-The noise cancelling and sound isolation are excellent. Sound is clear and distinct with good depth through them and noise cancelling is very good. The noise cancelling is not 100%. I would say that headphones intended for personal use (vs recording studios) have to leave noise cancelling below 100%: otherwise how would you hear a fire alarm, a child crying, traffic if you’re listening while crossing a street?-Connecting to my PC and phone were dead easy.-I haven’t hit a low charge yet. Conservative estimates for battery life are given but that hasn’t been my experience.-the colour is uncommon and awesome. Baby blue and royal blue are more typical product colours. The closest approximation I can use to describe it is the deep blue of a great blue heron; lots of depth and notoriously hard to show on film!Full recommendations for these from me…
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