JBL Live Buds 3 True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds (Black)
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Overview
JBL Live Buds 3 True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds
Get customized sound without even looking at your phone. Use the controls on the Smart Charging Case of the JBL Live Buds 3 true wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with Hi-Res Audio to customize all of their features without having to open the JBL app on your device. Adjust volume and EQ, control your music, take phone calls, see messages---you can even customize the screensaver with your favorite photos. And that's before you even get to the monumental JBL Signature Sound of the Live Buds 3 themselves. Best-in-class True Adaptive Noise Cancelling tunes out distractions. JBL Spatial Sound makes movies and music truly immersive. And if you have to take a call, 6 mics ensure perfect sound quality even in the noisiest surroundings. All this, plus a 40-hour charge: 10 hours in the buds* and another 30 in the case---and they can charge wirelessly. The charging case features a loop to attach a lanyard for even more convenience. Great sound has never been simpler. (*with ANC off)
Features:
Hi-Res Audio Wireless with JBL signature sound
The JBL Live Buds 3's 10mm dynamic drivers are powered by JBL Signature Sound. Each driver is perfectly tuned to deliver deep bass, balanced mid-range, and refined high frequencies---all at any volume level. JBL Spatial Sound makes you feel like you're at a concert as the sound comes from virtually everywhere around you.
Convenient Smart Charging Case for app-free control
You can customize every aspect of your JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds with the 1.45-inch touchscreen display on your Smart Charging Case. The display gives you full control of your sound on any devices - laptop, TV, smartphones or tablets -, without needing to access the JBL App on your smartphone.
True adaptive noise cancelling with custom control
Tune out the outside world entirely, or customize just how much ambient sound you decide to let in, with four noise-sensing mics that automatically adapt to your surroundings in real time. The auto compensation in the JBL Headphones app adjusts and optimizes the Adaptive Noise Cancelling level to your wearing and ear canal conditions, ensuring effective noise cancellation tailored to your personal hearing experience.
40 hours total playback plus wireless charging
Enjoy 10 hours of playtime, plus another 30 in the charging case.* Need to recharge even faster? 10 minutes on a USB type-C charging cable will give you another four hours of playtime. You can also recharge them using wireless charging. (*with ANC off)
6 mics for perfect calls you can customize yourself
Six beamforming microphones reduce wind and noise interference so your words always come through loud and clear. A voice equalizer and voice level optimizer gives you full control not only over how you sound to others, but how loud they sound to you.
Multi-point connection
Switch effortlessly from one Bluetooth device to another, so if you're watching a video on your tablet, you won't miss a call on your mobile phone.
Google Finder and Audio Switch
With the Google Finder service, if you ever misplace your earbuds, a network of over 3 million Android devices will automatically help you find it. With Google Audio Switch the earbuds seamlessly swap connections from one Android Bluetooth device to another. Jump from a video on your tablet to a call on your mobile phone, and never miss a moment.
IP55 waterproof and dustproof
From the beach to the bike trail, the JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds are waterproof and dustproof for all your outdoor adventures.
Stay in control with the JBL Headphones app
Personalize the soundtrack of your life. Just download the free JBL Headphones app to customize the way you listen. Adjust the Adaptive Noise Cancelling to your ears' shape, tweak your ambient sound control settings, create a Relax playlist to help you chill out, check your best fit, or find your earbuds. You can also choose your preferred voice assistant, change how the earbuds behave through gesture customization, or adapt the sound output to audio or video to get the most out of your content---plus much more.
Personi-Fi 3.0
Hear and feel every note of your playlist. Shape your audio to match your personal listening profile with interactive customization tools that use precise information about you and your preferences to provide the exact sound curve that suits you best.
Specifications
Wireless
Yes
Battery Life
10.0 Hours Per Charge / 30.0 Hours Provided by Charging Case
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3
Type
In-Ear (Bud Style)
Water Resistant
Yes
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Other Features
Get customized sound without even looking at your phone. Use the controls on the Smart Charging Case of the JBL Live Buds 3 true wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with Hi-Res Audio to customize all of their features without having to open the JBL app on your device. Adjust volume and EQ, control your music, take phone calls, see messages?you can even customize the screensaver with your favorite photos.
Dimensions
1.5(w) X 6.3(h) X 3.9(d)
Shipping Weight
1 lb
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Librow from
Solid set of feature packed great sounding earbuds
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These buds have a lot of usable features. They fit great in my ear. When I take one out the audio will pause until I hit play again or put the bud back in. This works well for me as I often take one earbud out to listen to someone talking to me. This way I don’t miss anything and have to go back on my music/podcast. The noise canceling is great for coffee shops or flight. It is some of the best I’ve used yet. The ambient aware is always helpful for when working out and running. I found the case to be a very helpful interface to make any adjustments to the buds instead of using an app. It works seamlessly. Plus, I just don’t feel like opening up another app if I don’t have to. There are the standard tap of the buds that are good for pausing or changing some minor settings. The wireless charging of the case works great with any pad type charger I have used. One of the most important features (to me anyways) is call quality. The call quality is great for car, around the house, or meetings. This is important when I can’t set up my mic for a meeting and want something to connect quick. This is my go-to set in general and certainly for calls. All of these feature would be meaningless unless the sounds is there. I found the sound to be great especially being able to change from vocal to bass to studio depending on what I am listening to. I enjoy good sound.
Date published: 2024-07-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Boss boom buds from
The futuristic buds with a boom!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the JBL Live Buds 3. I use them mostly when I workout at the gym or for meditation. I find the noise cancellation satisfactory when i meditate but then i can change the awareness level when im at the gym to hear my surroundings. I am very impressed with the sound quality and the opportunity to change the sound settings in any fashion i wish. I did find it a bit challenging to link the buds to numerous devices and also the initial link to my iPhone. I really enjoy the mini touchscreen and the fact that I don’t need my phone to access features available on the touch screen plus it’s just really cool to have a touchscreen on an ear buds case. It definitely sets JBL apart!
Date published: 2024-07-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
javarican from
Excellent noise cancellation with immersive sound
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Live Buds 3 impress with their well-rounded performance. The Active Noise Cancelling is a standout feature on these ear buds. It effectively reduces common background noise, making them great for blocking out coffee shop hum and did especially well during air travel. These may not be the absolute best noise cancelling on the market when compared to “over the ear” headphones, but I can honestly say that it is much better than the “Pro version” of my other headphones. The noise cancellation on these is strong enough for most situations, especially considering the price tag.
The JBL Live Buds 3 also deliver fantastic sound quality. Just like other JBL products, these buds boast a rich, bass-forward sound which make them perfect for bass heavy music genres. However, the sound isn't muddy at all. Mids and highs remain clear, ensuring a balanced listening experience.
And for those who crave a touch of serenity, but don’t want to listen to your yoga playlist, the JBL Live Buds 3 also include a “relaxing sounds” feature. Through the app, you can mix and match calming ambient sounds like ocean waves, campfire or nighttime sounds (or a combination of them), further enhancing your relaxation during commutes or while taking a nap. Surprisingly, this was something I found myself using more than I expected, especially when combined with the Active Noise Cancellation. My new nap companions.
Lastly, something that I though would be a gimmick, but found myself using a lot, is the screen on the case. You can control some of the basic features from the case, such as enable or disable noise cancellation, skip to the next song or change the volume on your music. I found myself leaving the case on my desk and controlling my music with the small screen. You can quickly stop the music and turn on the talk-thru settings when someone stops by your desk.
All in all, I am very impressed with these buds. The features, combined with a comfortable fit, make the JBL Live Buds 3 a great choice for anyone seeking a well priced option with both strong noise cancellation and immersive sound.
Date published: 2024-07-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jcuevas from
Great advancements to an already amazing product!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had the pleasure of owning the previous version of these awesome headphones. The new Live Buds 3 offer a Smart Case where you can make adjustments to the buds on the fly. Previously you needed to go into an app on your phone or tablet to make adjustments but with the addition of the new Smart Case, you can use these buds with any bluetooth phone or devise. You can adjust the overall volume, equalizer, turn on and adjust the Spatial Audio feature, change and pause tracks, adjust the ambient sound, adjust the voice awareness and more. I like how the case also notifies you when you have a notification on your paired device. Other adjustments such as the screen saver and overall brightness can also be adjusted on the case screen. All of these functions can be scrolled through by swiping left and right on the display once you unlock it. The touch sensitivity works well. The one function in which will be very useful is the Find My Buds function.
Upon receiving the buds about 12 days ago, I charged the case and buds to 100 percent. Charging can be done by the included usb-c cable or wirelessly. I have been using them for roughly 2 hours a day. They fit comfortably and don’t fall out of my ears. I would say they are a little bit smaller than the previous version but still have amazing sound. These offer Hi-Resolution audio which brings a new dimension to my music. The Spatial Audio is also great but not made for all types of music. The Spatial Audio can be adjusted for what you are using them for. When I watch a movie it gives the sense of realism to the movie and makes the overall sound field larger. For music it gives a concert like sound which is also very immersive. For gaming it also gives you a sense of realism as if you’re really in the game. A truly fantastic feature that I am enjoying. The sound frequency of these buds is also perfect. Not lacking in any department and they get loud without distorting. I leave the equalizer off most of the time but it is nice to be able to switch the equalizer settings through the case menu. Adaptive noise canceling works flawlessly as the the ambient noise changes around you.
As mentioned before I feel these newer buds are slightly smaller than the previous generation. They stay in my ears better. They still have touch feature on both buds to do certain tasks such as change the noise settings, change tracks forward or back, play or pause or answer a call. You can assign different tasks to the buds via the app. The app does offer a few more features not available on the case for fine tuning and adjusting the buds.
You can use one or both buds if you want. Call quality is superb having a total of 6 microphones. The calls are in stereo if you have both buds in your ears. The range is also great. I can leave my phone in one room and move to the next without losing the connection. I used them recently for a long call lasting over two hours and still had plenty of battery life left in them. Today was day 12 of using these buds and the case was at 32 percent and the buds at 100 percent before taking them out of the case. Jbl states you get about 40 hours of use out of these on a charge and I believe it. Just 10 minutes in the case once they have depleted their charge will give you 4 more hours of use. That’s simply amazing to me.
Fit and finish of these buds is very premium. The case is sturdy and strong. Buds are light and feel great. Nothing about either piece feels cheap. Sound is premium and so are all of the features. The amount of things you can do and play with is endless. I’m constantly fiddling with them because there are so many features. I just want to keep trying them all.
It’s nice to see a great product getting even better over time. The previous version was my go to set of buds. I truly loved everything about them. The new Live Buds 3 are even better in every way which makes these my new go to set.
Date published: 2024-07-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Danukeduke from
Charge case with controls is handy, sound is epic
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I got my JBL Live Earbuds 3 I wasn’t sure if I would like the charging case with controls on it, or if I would even use it. I have to say after having them for about 3 weeks now I’m pleasantly surprised by how handy the controls on the charge case are. I use the controls pretty frequently mainly because it’s easy and convenient. When you first set up the earbuds they have a feature that lets you know if you have a good deal or not. I didn’t like earbuds because I could never get them to sit properly and this feature totally solved that issue. The ambient aware feature may be my favorite thing though. I like that it allows you to hear what’s going on around you with the earbuds firmly seated in your ears. The features seem endless with these earbuds. You can give yourself a hearing test with them to see what is the ideal sound for your ears, very cool. All the features and charging case with controls aside, the best thing about these earbuds is the sound. By far the best set of wireless headphones, regardless of type, I’ve ever owned. I’ve worn them for around 5 1/2 - 6 hours continuously with the ambient aware setting activated on one charge. I highly recommend these earbuds.
Date published: 2024-06-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Nick Cappy from
Replaced my AirPods Pro as my daily driver
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] All around amazing headset, well balanced sound, and LDAC!!! Finally!! Absolutely blown away by these buds, definitely worth the money and worth your time. The case is kind of pointless, but I'm sure it will be a plus for someone out there. Aside from the little gimmicks, these are just fantastic ear buds!
Date published: 2024-06-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mattys21 from
i-buds killer!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] very comfortable in ears, great sound, controls and charging case with touch screen...would highly recommend! These are lightweight and stylish too. Paired with the JBL app makes this pair a no-brainer purchase
Date published: 2024-06-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
J123j from
Great earbuds for quality, nifty screen feature.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are great noise cancelling earbuds. They fit me fine out of the box and I didn't feel a need to change the rubber tips to match my ears. I may go to a bigger size now that I've been wearing them for about a week and they occasionally feel loose. The first thing I noticed when trying them out is that sound quality is excellent and the noise cancelling works really well. With the hot summer we've been having I have the air conditioning and fans running all the time. The NC feature significantly reduced the background noise and helped me hear the podcasts I was playing quite well. I had to cycle through the equalizer settings a bit to figure out how to get the voices in the podcasts to sound great, but once I found that setting I stuck with it and it worked great.
The most unique feature of these earbuds is the screen on the case. At first I thought it would be gimmicky, but I actually love it. There are screens for volume, play/pause/skip, noise cancelling/ambient sound/talk thru, spatial sound, equalizer, timer, screen brightness, wallpaper, and a handful of others. The ones I find the most handy are NC/ambient sound so I can switch between them easy and volume. I really struggle to talk to my family when NC is on, so going to ambient aware or talk thru is critical when they talk to me. It's very easy to do that from the screen. The wallpaper is cool too because I can put a photo of my kids on there.
A downside to the earbuds is that several times over the week I've had them the settings have changed on me randomly when listening. For example, a couple times the NC has changed to ambient aware without me telling it too. I thought it might be because the screen activated in my pocket and took an input, but I'm not sure. It hasn't been happening the last couple of days, so that's a good thing.
Battery life so far has been great. I can listen off and on for a few days between charges without a problem. I haven't measured the time but I don't feel I need to if I can get multiple days out of it. Charging time doesn't take long, so it's very convenient.
Phone calls work well on these. I can hear everything well, and the people on the other end can hear me fine too. That's all that counts!
The touch controls on the ear bud work well and I haven't felt a need to customize the settings even though you can do that in the app pretty easily. I suppose my only complaint is that when switching between ambient aware and noise cancelling the voice that announces it's making the switch talks over my podcasts and I miss stuff. That's a bummer. But so long as I remember to pause first, it works great and is super easy.
Even though I mostly listen to podcasts, I tried these out with several genres of music to see what the sound quality is like. I was very impressed by the sound quality. I tried several styles from classical to hard rock. I'm not an audiophile by any means, but I do enjoy music, and it was good.
I'd definitely recommend these headphones. Get them for the audio features, the comfort, and the sound quality, but enjoy the cool features like the screen as well. I think you'll like them.
Date published: 2024-06-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Eddie32 from
Amazing buds with convenient case features!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are the best sounding buds I've ever owned! The noise cancelling is amazing, and the equalizer makes quick music adjustments a breeze. The fit and comfort is perfect for my ears, easily wear them hours. An annoying downside is the sensitivity of quick touch function which I inadvertently triggered if I adjusted or removed the buds. The fisplay controls on the charge case are amazingly convenient and easy to use. I do wish that some of the settings were hidden, such as choosing a lock screen function, but since all the case functions are visible, its easy to utilize and customize. Overall, as I've stated, best buds I've ever owned.
Date published: 2024-06-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Lalit from
A new benchmark in the realm of audio technology
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] JBL continues to impress with its good product lineup and commitment to quality, and the JBL LIVE BUDS 3 represents a significant stride forward in this journey. This latest offering has truly redefined the way we interact with earbuds, setting new standards in functionality and user experience.
One of the standout features of the JBL Live Buds 3 is its consistent adherence to high-quality standards, a hallmark of the brand. From design to performance, every aspect reflects meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a premium audio experience.
The inclusion of customizable gesture controls is another highlight, demonstrating JBL's thoughtful approach to enhancing usability. These gestures not only streamline navigation but also cater to a wide range of user preferences, making interaction with the earbuds intuitive and seamless.
Moreover, the advanced companion app provided by JBL elevates the user experience to new heights. Boasting a sleek interface and robust functionality, the app offers personalized settings and detailed insights, empowering users to optimize their audio preferences effortlessly.
A standout feature for me personally is the app's capability to determine the best fit for my ears. This innovative feature ensures optimal comfort and sound quality, adapting the earbuds to suit individual ear shapes for a truly customized listening experience.
Date published: 2024-06-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
danngarsvt46 from
Exceptional sound & Convenient advanced controls
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Live Buds 3 offer convenient and easy control of their features and sound from the touchscreen on the charging case. This is especially convenient when using the earbuds on a device without the supporting JBL Headphones App such as a PC. I regularly use headphones on my PC for music and online meetings. Using the controls on the charging case makes it easy to adjust the volume and change the sound settings during meetings or change music tracks while working or relaxing.
The JBL headphones app gives you even more control and customization options to truly make the JBL Live Buds 3 your own. I like that the earbuds are lightweight and are surprisingly comfortable to wear for long durations. Initially I was a little worried about this style of headphone falling out but they stayed in place while walking or riding my bike.
The overall sound is well balanced on the top end with crystal clear highs and a ton of bass that gives music that solid deep JBL sound that I enjoy. I listen to extremely bass heavy music and love the clarity and depth of the low end. These headphones really shine on any music where bass essential yet all types of music sound great. The Spatial audio and ability to customize the equalizer to get the exact sound I want is one of my favorite features. The active noise cancellation works well and blocks out a substantial amount of outside noise. The noise cancelling ability of these headphones is not the best I have ever used but still way more than adequate in all the situations where I used them. I can enjoy my music at a reasonable level without needing to blast the volume to mask outside noises. The earbuds automatically blocked out wind noise on windy days and while riding my bike.
Battery life is exceptional. The earbuds charge quickly in their case and I never ran out of power while using them. Calls were clear and the people on the other end could hear me well. The Voice aware feature is a nice touch to customize the amount of my own voice I hear on the call.
Overall The JBL Live 300 earbuds offer an immersive sound experience and abundant features to meet the needs of a variety music types and usage scenarios. They are comfortable and easy to use while going strong all day long.
Date published: 2024-06-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Steven S from
Top notch sound controlled by a feature rich case!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was in need of new earbuds after losing my most recent pair. I saw the JBL Live Buds 3 with a touchscreen charging case and thought this could help streamline the functions of listening to my music while delivering great sound. I paired the earbuds to my phone without issue and from there I started swiping through the touchscreen. I was able to change tracks, adjust volume, select listening modes, eq settings even a flashlight mode plus always having charge levels showing for the case and individual earbuds is nice. Once I got my fit (different ear tip sizes are included) and setting dialed in, I was amazed by the sound quality. I tried several different genres of music as well as switching eq settings (because it’s quick and easy with the case!) and my expectations were definitely met! I have to give a special shout out to the bass in these little things as I was pleasantly surprised! The noise cancelling was great but not “airtight” which is how I prefer. The only negative I found would be the sensitivity of the earbud touch/tap control. I would normally be afraid of adjusting the earbuds in my ear in light of changing a setting or track but the good news is I can turn off the tap control assignment for each earbud and do it all from the charging case! I would recommend these earbuds for the traveler, casual user as well as fitness enthusiast with an IP55 water and dust resistant rating. These can also be charged wirelessly for convenience so don’t sleep on these!!
Date published: 2024-06-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Smitty1269 from
Great Ear Buds
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have tried many ear buds and headphones. There always seem to be 1 or 2 things I wish I could change about them. I wouldn't change a thing about these. The biggest complaint I have with earbuds is that they fall out of my ears too easily or have to be constantly adjusted or hurt my ears. These live buds 3 stay in my ear while being comfortable over time. They are very comfortable.
One new feature that I have never seen before is a screen on the charging case. From here you can adjust almost all the settings with this case. No need for your phone the adjust settings. It even can act as a flashlight.
The sound is great and customizable with the equalizer settings.
I really love these Ear Buds!
Date published: 2024-06-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
sammiejay3 from
Live Buds 3 are great!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This JBL live buds 3 represent a perfect balance of sound with a case whose usefulness is a step above others. These earbuds have a nice sound that goes with the sound having a near perfect balance. The case provides a near phone free 3xperience and allows customization.
Date published: 2024-06-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
SdfR from
It's better to hear you my dear...
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Top notch ear buds. The first thing you notice is the quality packaging. It comes with extra ear cushions. These buds fit comfortably and snug in the ear. I feel safe they wont fall out. Getting to the case, the cover looks like a tiny tv screen, something different. Slide it for different screens with choices like volume, ambient sound, spatial, equalizer. It has a timer, brightness, wallpaper lock, voice aware, auto play and pause choice message preview, find my buds (mine are in my ears) and a flashlight!
Date published: 2024-06-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
eduardop from
Great but a little bulky for earbuds.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve used these earbuds for approximately 3 days so far and I can honestly say I like these more than other earbuds I’ve used, one thing I like the most is how comfortable and how long they lasted compared to others, and how well they stayed in my ear which is surprising because other earbuds usually come out after some moving around so I love that. I used the buds for about 4 hours strait and still had 70 percent battery on the buds which is great. The two things I can say that I don’t like is how big the charging case is compared to others and how the screen on the case drains the battery of the case but that’s something I can get past with how long the battery last. All in all a great pair of earbuds.
Date published: 2024-06-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mattkeller325325 from
Livebuds3
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used the livebuds 3 on my recent vacation and on a run already and can say they absolutely fit in my ears perfectly. I dont have to worry about them falling out. Very easy to connect to your phone and love all the settings that are available on the case itself especially the option to pause or skip a song, change the volume, and find my buds.
Date published: 2024-06-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
MNKY from
Great sound and easy of use!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Live Buds 3 are great for everyday use. Works well while sleeping or just going about a normal day. The ear buds are very comfortable for long and short periods of time. The battery life is amazing. Sound quality is perfect. The touch screen on the case is a bit sensitive. All the options on the touch screen are great and useful!
Date published: 2024-06-20
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Henry1987 from
Another great product
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far i think this product is amazing, the quality of sound, the amount of features, makes the Live Buds 3 one of the best one i ever tried. The only thing i dont like isnthe fact that the buds are so dificult to grab from the case, but once i put them on, somethimes i forget i have them on. Totally recomend them.
Date published: 2024-07-05
Rated 4 out of
5
by
SaveMoneyStayTrue from
JBL Live Buds 3 offers case touchscreen
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] JBL Live Buds 3 offer cool features and audio quality. Active Noise Canceling vs. Ambient (noise) Aware setting is convenient to be able to toggle on and off by touching the left ear bud. Would be cool to be able to do more customizing of the case touch screen background/ displays.
Date published: 2024-07-03
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Rainbo11 from
Wowsie Budsies!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Ok. First off, I have never seen such a fancy bud case. This thing is amazing! The case charges your buds, and it is small enough to carry in your pocket. You can personalize your case by changing the photo on front. You can choose what type of music you are listening to, to adjust the sound of your buds. The JBL Live Buds 3 have a quality sound like no other. You can hear and feel the bass, without the loudness and hurting in your ears. They adjust well and stay in place. The only thing I would change is that they don’t connect to more than one device. It would be nice to connect them to my headphones so hubby and I could listen to the same music.
Date published: 2024-07-02
Rated 4 out of
5
by
TdotCdot from
Quality product that I cannot take advantage of.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Live Buds are probably some of the coolest, most innovative ear buds I’ve used to date. The case, with its screen that allows you to change the song, change the background, and your audio experience, is a nice touch and sets these apart from other products on the market.
Upon first use, I ran into a common issue; my ears don’t particularly like ear buds with the rubber fitting. They don’t stay in my ears. Even with the smaller or larger adjustment, I cannot get them to stay in my ears for the life of me. I did have a little bit of luck and was able to experience the buds the way they were intended. I also used them at the gym, which was a bit of a challenge, but I had a little success. The sound quality was immaculate. The ability to do noise canceling and ambient sound is a huge plus, especially during my daily commute to work. Being able to cancel out the noise of the train is very nice.
The default setting for the buds was “Jazz” but I changed it to add more bass to my music, and they did not disappoint. The clarity of sound and the deep bass was very impressive. When I was able to keep the buds from popping out of my ear, they were comfortable and for those who like these types of buds, I’m sure they will prove themselves to also be comfortable.
I like the Live Buds but considering that I cannot keep them in my ears, makes them not the right fit for me. However, I know many people whose ears can accommodate buds like these, and I am certain they’d love them! Only giving 4 stars because I cannot use them, but the quality of the product is definitely top tier.
Date published: 2024-06-24
Rated 4 out of
5
by
TheRJ from
Excellent little buds!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As someone who doesn’t like most earbuds and the way they fit in my ear, I have come to love these ones.
Sound quality: as with all JBL headphones and most speakers I’ve used, the sound quality is excellent. The bass response is so huge and clear, it’s hard to believe these little buds can produce it. The noise cancellation is incredible. I used these on my riding lawn mower (super loud) for over an hour. I only needed the volume at 3/4 to completely drown out all mower sound and be left with pure music. The ambient noise mode also works well, I personally didn’t have much of a use for it. I believe it would be perfect for walking a dog on a busy road, bicycling, or hiking. Something where environmental sound is a safety factor.
Fit: these really fit great. I’m convinced my ears are not made for buds, but these have changed my mind. Initially I have to push them in firmly, but they stay completely in, and I have no issues with them falling out periodically like others I’ve tried.
Features: the touch controls on the buds are simple, and all you really need. Switch from noise cancellation to ambient sound on one bud, and pause/play on the other. I used the pause/play button many times, and never had issues. I also used the switch to ambient sound when I needed yo have a conversation with someone. The one feature I am not a huge fan of is the touch screen on the case. It mostly feels unnecessary to me. I’m sure some would like to have the functionality, but I lean more towards simplicity when it comes to earbuds. The screen itself was responsive and I encountered no issues, I just really didn't need to use it.
Overall: I would absolutely recommend these to anyone looking for some noise cancelling buds with excellent sound quality. I think they absolutely standup to the competition, and I’m happy to own them!
Date published: 2024-06-21
Rated 4 out of
5
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linsanity from
heavier than expected but great sound and ANC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First off, I love the minimal packaging the buds came in. And i just noticed that the charging case itself is able to be charged wirelessly...so cool!
My use case for ear buds is mainly for conference calls and listening to podcasts. That said, I was very surprised at the 'spatial audio' feature when I was on a Microsoft Teams call with work colleagues. I could easily tell he was working from a small space in his bare/echoey cubicle. Please note these buds are NOT Microsoft Teams certified (wish they were) - therefore one has to deal with a potential double mute situation (muting buds does not enact the mute in Teams).
I found the buds to be fairly comfortable though a bit heavier than I imagined. When listening to my podcasts while doing chores, I did have to re-adjust my fit once (your ears may vary). I'll have the see how it does on my jogs around the neighborhood.
I was a bit irked this morning when I tried to start up my Pocketcast on my iphone, it started playing but audio wasn't coming through. It looks like it defaulted to my android pixel phone. I don't know if it's the bluetooth protocol but i was expecting it to start playing once some audio was going through one of the phones.
I played the podcast on my pixel and then made a phone call on the iphone. It correctly switched audio to the phone call and after a few seconds of hanging up, correctly resumed my podcast.
Some features are disabled when using just one ear bud (and appriopriately so). The tap controls are good and responsive. Flashlight feature is meh but i suppose better than nothing on a very dark night. Perhaps it's just me but I wish there was more gestures available on the touch screen as one has to scroll left/right a lot to get to some screens.
ANC was good for me but zoom conference attendees still could hear background chatter when I was sitting in a gelato shop.
The liveBuds3 is feature rich! I'll have to try the phone message notifications sometime as well as the different audio profiles - but again music isn't my main activity with these.
I was using a pair of JVC ear buds but this is easily going to replace it. The charging case feels heftier in the pocket than the JVC's - but perhaps it's time I invest in one of those hip cross-body bags :p.
Date published: 2024-06-21
Rated 3 out of
5
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Jimi57bite from
Sound great for the short time they last.
I have had them fir about 3 weeks. The sound is really good but they do not last 10 hours. I got about 5 hours each time I have used them. I first tried with noise canceling on and then I tried it with it off and I might have gotten another 39 mins. I am a more than a little disappointed. I was hoping to get at least 8 hrs. Your specifications are misleading.
Date published: 2024-08-11