About this deal
Heaven/Hell by Chvrches sounds big, entertaining and does the neat trick of working on an emotional level as much as a cerebral one. This is coupled with decent coaxial movement from the enclosures themselves which is crucial when the headphone sits on rather than around the ear as for the most part, our ears don’t present a parallel surface for headphones to rest on and it means that the JBL can be worn for extended periods without discomfort.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The headband is fully adjustable and the generously padded earphones have the usual swivel where the phone meets the band, allowing you to get a nice snug fit. It won’t change the face of music or knock the world off its axis, but Hell, Fire And Damnation is yet another damned fine addition.
Depending on the quality of the mic, without any risk of it touching the clothes, the TUNE 600 BTNC's integral one may offer more distinct audio than on-the-cable microphones. When not in use, the headphones have a flat-folding hinge, giving them a small form factor when in storage.
Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). The enclosures have enough axial movement to sit on the ear at the right angle and the level of pressure exerted by the headband versus the level of padding on the enclosure is well judged for a headphone that will be worn on the move. Two LEDs provide clarity on the status of the handset, while a large print on the inside leaves no doubt about the right stereo side.The big question: is there enough left in JBL’s kitty, after it has packed in the features, to deliver sound quality that’s up to scratch?