Live 660NC

"The sound is neutral. It’s not bad. There is an application for the headphones and here I have questions: ~App and equaliser. Is it normal that for the best sound I need to adjust the equalizer?"

The sound is described as neutral and requiring EQ adjustments for those who prefer more bass, though some appreciate the clarity and balanced profile, especially after EQ.

"Had my 660nc since christmas. Use them daily for music, movies, gaming headset, basically every use in the book. Extremely comfortable and loving them so far."

Multiple users found the headphones to be very comfortable, even for long periods of daily use.

"I like that these appear to have a great battery life and I’ve read the noise cancelling is fairly good."

While not explicitly detailed with hours, battery life is mentioned positively as 'great' and 'incredible long' by some users, though not a primary focus of complaint or praise.

"JBL's live 660 NC do you think the headphones the sometimes the whatever music on it sounds sometimes distorted the ear covers they start to terrorate a bit but I might thinking exchanged them from what I got for 770s what do you think is that would be good or get the iPods or whatever you call them the Jeep JBL's"

Build quality is not a significant topic of discussion, with only a brief mention of ear covers potentially deteriorating, but no widespread complaints.

"They're really quite loud when I'm using them for mobile gaming, rarely put then above 3/4 volume. I'm not sure why they are seemingly a decent bit louder with gaming/voice calls."

One user noted that the headphones are 'seemingly a decent bit louder with gaming/voice calls,' suggesting adequate performance in this area.

"Transparent mode usually emits a sort of whistle. It seemed like an unnecessary feature to me. This is fine?"

The app and EQ are mentioned as necessary for good sound, and the transparent mode (Ambient Aware/TalkThru) is described as having a potential whistling issue, indicating mixed user experience with features.

"The highs start to smooth out a bit earlier than I would have hoped. There’s some slight detail here and there, but the timbre here ends up falling flat with an overall dull tonality."

The sound is generally bass-forward and clear in the mids, but the highs are dull and the soundstage feels overly contained, with bass sometimes becoming boomy.

"the clamp force is incredibly tight and feels like your head is caught in a vise, applying unwanted pressure on the skull."

The headphones suffer from an extremely tight clamp force that causes discomfort and pressure on the head, making them painful to wear for extended periods.

"Battery life is rated at 40 hours with ANC on. That is double the playtime of the 700 and AirPods Max, and 10 hours longer than the WH-1000XM4."

Users report exceptionally long battery life, far exceeding most competitors, with quick charging capabilities adding to its convenience.

"It's are composed of quality materials, including plastic, aluminum, leather and canvas, all of which look and feel premium."

The headphones are constructed with quality materials that look and feel premium, featuring durable earcups and collapsible hinges, though the headband is noted as stiff.

"the mics pick up every bit of noise around you."

Call quality is mediocre, with microphones picking up excessive background noise and struggling with wind resistance, making them unsuitable for use in noisy environments.

"The Live 660NC is one of the most function-heavy pairs of headphones on the market."

The headphones offer robust features via the companion app, including EQ and listening modes, and boast reliable Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with multipoint support.

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The sound quality is generally praised, with good bass and clarity, especially when using the EQ, though some find it lacking in bass without it or experience rattling.

"Only issue is that if you use glasses I would not recommend them, they are very tight and hurt the side of your head if you use them with glasses"

Many users find the headphones comfortable and fitting perfectly, but a significant number report discomfort, especially when wearing glasses or for extended periods.

"I love them so much, and the battery life is really good."

Users consistently report excellent battery life, with no significant complaints mentioned.

"The construction is high quality."

The build quality is frequently mentioned as being good to high quality, especially considering the price point.

"Microphone is receptive but won't blow your mind"

Call quality and microphone performance are mentioned only once, with a brief note that it's receptive but not outstanding.

"When pairing these with any Android device, like an Android phone or a Sony Bravia 4K TV, the volume is excessively low, like the ones I bought require me to have the volume up all the way to 100 and even there they're just adequate, not loud"

A major connectivity issue is reported with extremely low volume when paired with Android devices, and some users struggle to connect to the app or find touch controls annoying.