First Look! : JBL Live 500BT Wireless Headphones REVIEW

[@qvistiii]

Im listening to this review on these headphones!

[@waldemarz.]

Max Blomqvist me too!

[@verondalumpines5929]

Btw is there a built in microphone on this?, I can't use them tho

[@reemqu1999]

Is it comfortable???

[@LATasKara]

@@reemqu1999 yup! Not 100% comfortable, but very good

[@beaniebird8991]

Same

[@josephschannel8981]

I've been using these headphones for over a year, the sound is awesome. Thanks for the review

[@little11clarinet]

I just brought these so I’m just here trying to figure out how to make these little hos work

[@om5ga340]

Pov: You're using JBL headphones while watching this

[@brakerotor1713]

Mines broke after over 6 years of soldiering, so I'm looking for a new boi to replace the legacy

[@sm_hassan]

Lol

[@EmpteeBluffs]

I'm not, but I'm about to buy them

[@EmpteeBluffs]

I ended buying the 700bt, they're awesome

[@MSKD_D]

Pov:I'm watching it on the live 500bt

[@erica.3852]

You guys need to get it now cause Bl has a sale where it costs only $50

[@computeranalyst5737]

Thank you for recommending this for me. . . I purchased it today and I'm very much satisfied with bass it has.

[@cannedfishlegs5233]

hows the noise canceling

[@computeranalyst5737]

@@cannedfishlegs5233 500BT has no noice cancellation feature. But if you want , you can go for 650BT which has noice cancellation feature.

[@justAnottter]

Thank you for the review, even two years into the future you're helping out a lot of deal hunters :D

[@Kevin-sl3gk]

Yep, there's a huge discount on these headphones right now.

[@ll-wd7mv]

@@Kevin-sl3gk just got these for 39

[@ckidphotography1318]

Yup they’re 40-50 bucks rn

[@salmasami5084]

@@ckidphotography1318 Where is that?

[@ckidphotography1318]

@@salmasami5084 on JBL or on other sites

[@benbalazs4526]

Now it's only $50 bucks. I got one. Can't wait!

[@benbalazs4526]

@五月 a little tight on the head. After a bit of wearing it kind of hurts.

[@sam001uel]

Tenho um iPhone e a função de apertar 2 vezes o botão de pause não passa para próxima música, apenas aciona um comando de voz chato q não reconhece oq eu falo, como faço, como configuro para passar para próxima música, e não ativar o comando de voz?

[@musicman466]

Thank you for the review 👍, I just purchased a pair and loving them, the EQ; make it or break it, I'm a Drummer/Musician with a trained ear for quality sound, and these are very close...

[@vice2792ocl]

Vid came out in march. $150 Me coming in on black Friday. $75

[@houdini2204v2]

Cant disagree

[@jameshoiby]

I picked up a BT500 for $75 and a BT650 for $99 on Black Friday at Target and Best Buy.

[@jelleposthuma8786]

Might buy it refurbished for 80 bucks. Are these good headphones?

[@Al0w1n]

Me buying with student discount for $40

[@alissonflores3666]

i got mine at dd's discounts its like ross , they were 45! brand new

[@dustrongdomination1105]

bought the Live 400bt yesterday. Sick upgrade from the old series. Blown away with its new features Alexa, google assistant, talk thru and ambient aware, but wait there’s more!😂 you can actually customized your preferred EQ from the JBL app. That’s pretty dope!

[@koolkid55047]

Dustrong Domination I just bought the 400bt today and they aren't comfortable to me at all. Wearing them actually hurts. I wanted to like them, but I'm just going to take them back. Maybe the 500bt would feel better, being over the ear instead of on ear?

[@cuzperfect656]

Can you do a review? I can't find a good one

[@cuzperfect656]

@dustrong Domination

[@AmoghTambe-xb1bw]

Hey man how are live 400bt working now?

[@itsaisanyo]

Watching a JBL video while using JBL Bluetooth headphones #doublewin

[@plisehon]

same

[@notiso9649]

Lel

[@Mase-]

ItsAsianYo me too lol

[@Denisb013]

Same

[@computeranalyst5737]

Same

[@doritos916]

Bought these as a Christmas gift for my sister, she has been looking for this type of headphones and one day I saw her looking at these, hope she likes the gift 😊 thank you for the review

[@denyel_]

picked these up for $39 ! i think theyre great for the price might give some out for xmas for the price right now

[@ZandersZ0ne]

Same!!

[@grey5135]

Now they are on sale for $39-$50, two years old but at that price.... pretty hard to pass up.

[@aaron_phillips]

Just got a pair of these for my birthday and I can say these are hands down the best bluetooth headphones I've heard.

[@kayinnaidoo7089]

Aaron Phillips hows the bass ??

[@aaron_phillips]

Not overpowering but definitely present. They seem to be a relatively balanced. After a solid weekend of use I finally had to charge them. They are definitely my go to pair of headphones. :)

[@kayinnaidoo7089]

Aaron Phillips mkay i am planning to sell my galaxy buds i got with my phone to get these

[@tihomircukman2162]

Aaron Phillips, are they loud enough... usually I play really loud music ;-)

[@billyjames9315]

Best headphones I've owned! Just got them for 39.99$ on Amazon 😍🔥👀🎧

[@varaprasadmogalipuvvu8894]

I got them for 25$ 😁 today in India Amazon

[@Gosportsupdates]

@@varaprasadmogalipuvvu8894 I also bought at what price u got?? Is it good

[@varaprasadmogalipuvvu8894]

@@Gosportsupdates average bro

[@mintyemerald3935]

I am wearing these exact headphones as i am watching this

[@waddhanak]

How's the Bass? Is it punchy enough for Bass lover?

[@catoaksnes6169]

Same

[@catoaksnes6169]

@@waddhanak the bass is very good

[@DEPARTUERS19]

Me 2........11819

[@wc1675]

Same

[@jameshoiby]

Got a pair of these on sale at Target last week for $75. I hadn't really been planning on buying new headphone but, wow, I'm glad I did. They're great!

[@jameshoiby]

@@owenvieira7223 They're pretty comfy but they've definitely got some clamping action going on. I've worn them up to an hour at a time and sometimes I'll get a bit of soreness at the crown of my head after 30 minutes, but that's easy to fix by moving them slightly. If you call a lightweight headset a pressure of one, and a David Clarke aviation (pilot) headset a pressure of ten, I'd rate these about a 7. The actual earpieces are very comfortable with memory foam and they seal well due to the pressure, even when wearing eyeglasses. Without noise cancelling on they're still really quiet. I have both the BT500 and the BT650NC and I like the feel of both.

[@omnipotato9231]

@@jameshoiby which one is better in terms of sound quality and which one has a punchier bass

[@jameshoiby]

@@omnipotato9231 I'd say the 650 has better sound. It's more "transparent" to me, plus the noise cancelling gives you the feeling you are isolated with the music (although it adds a very slight background hiss). The bass is good and punchy on both. So much so that I would never use them for "reference" work such as mixing, but they add fun to the music and put a smile on my face.

[@omnipotato9231]

@@jameshoiby Which one would you recommend between the 2 if I want the best sound quality and don't care about the ANC? Thanks for the reply.

[@jameshoiby]

@@omnipotato9231 It's been a while since I did my side-by-side testing, but IIRC 650 is definitely equal to or probably slightly better than the 500. I'd be happy with either, though. I use the 500 on my TV and the 650 on my computer and it never crosses my mind to be disappointed with either.

[@qwasd0r]

The Bluetooth-button does not switch between devices, it's for enabling pairing mode. To switch between paired devices, you stop media playback on the current one and start it on the other one. The headphones will switch to the other device. Phone calls will come through automatically.

[@WeedShinigami]

Watching a review since searching for a new pair of headphones and these JBLs are only 70€ in a store near me so definitely gonna get a pair

[@OG_LAMONT]

Just got these online for 65 bucks new this gives me confidence in my purchase. My only concern is how it handles sweat

[@OG_LAMONT]

2 weeks so far handling sweat pretty well my coushins are soaked after working out but they usually dry out by their next use a day later. The only thing is I wish I didn't have to go into the app and turn the eq on everytime. Unfortunalty this is the only way to get the true sound out of these

[@Erkuun3820]

These are on sale for $50 at JBL's site, I'm looking for a set for work, and also working out so I might pickup a set.

[@rickeysmith1451]

Outstanding Review. Outstanding Instruction on how to use the JBL 500BT headphones. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@redscarprductins7012]

I really like the sleek look with these

[@capybaravangogh7427]

Im planning to buy this on my birthday next year March. I'll mainly use this so that I have a new headphones for my mobile devices and a headphone for bass listening on my pc. I have a steelseries headphone for PC but I want the quality of bass I have experienced before from JBL.

[@GokuFace]

Same month as me lol

[@revenant7276]

buy now on ebay they r 40

[@Erbilforever]

These or the sennheiser HD 4.40BT ? Which one gives better BASS and clarity ?

[@Whodatboy999]

Hey idk if a lot of y’all made ur decision - but with the JBL LIVE 500 - I was chatting with their reps they said while bass forward, the bass doesn’t muddy the mids/highs but the bass is something u can feel. Personally I ain’t neva tested but I think I’m going to go with the Sennheiser 4.40BTs especially since u can get em for $80 right now from Best Buy. JBL Lives go for $99 as of now same with Best Buy.

[@Acidreflux18]

bro same exact issue, if u go for either one of them, plz let me know how they perform.

[@Whodatboy999]

Relatable af tbh the ear pads on the Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT r much more comfortable - or maybe it’s the fact the clamp doesn’t feel like a vice grip on my head..? Anyway. U might really wanna get brainwavz earpads (quick google) for this set cuz I did find that after like 2+ hrs of usage 4 strictly music - the cartilage in the tips of my ears start to hurt. I had to take em off for 15-mins. I really recommend getting them as far as overall sound, portability, ez pairing, and amazing deal for only $80 (GET EM NOW @ Best Buy - not at all affiliated jst luv gud deals) vs $100+ for the 500s. It’s far from neutral for the sound btw - there’s quite a bit of bass but nowhere near levels the Beats or Sony XB series - definitely not neutral at all is my point, but quite clear and hi-res audio cuz aptX support (I think?..) is a plus I hear everything wen listening to music ranging frm RHCP, Title Fight, UGK, Babyface Ray, Pink Floyd, The Weeknd, ummm...shit idk - u can pretty much listen to ANYTHING on these and it’ll sound great! - if u only care bout clarity, don’t mind wired, and r okay w/open back VS closed back - I HIGHLY recommend the Phillips SHP9500s. I’ve had those babies 4 3yrs now. But only gud for @ home usage really.. (sorry 4 long post.. 🙏🏽 🎧)

[@Acidreflux18]

@@Whodatboy999 nah homie appreciate the advice imma cop these cans now. I m not good with wires they don't last me half a year, so yea sennheisers it is

[@laim866]

i think i might buy these, i have had good experience’s with jbl in the past.

[@SauceBroskie]

They’re on sale for $40 right now! Do you think it’s worth it?

[@kingstyle1577]

I think I'm gonna buy them also *EDIT* I bought them, very cool headphones, I'm very impressed with the bass and how clear the sound is, btw I don't hear anything when I have them on lol. Maybe it's because they're my first ever headphones.

[@edgarg.aguilar6549]

My gf got me a pair of these for Xmas. Listening to the review while wearing them!!

[@mickeylaing2201]

Bought these for $30 bucks and love them

[@chrs1212]

Excellent review! Im wondering if JBL is releasing a newer version of these anytime soon, seeing as how this review was done 11 months ago? Thank you

[@WoolseyCole]

The fact that you can do wired or Bluetooth is the sole reason I got these headphones over any other pair, so yes I care :) I also got them on sale!!! 50$!!!!

[@soappe1045]

I also got them for 50$!! Such a steal imo 😌

[@MrAnthonydevoe]

There is a case in there. Lift the plastic holder. Bag is underneath.

[@RecentBarbeque]

I was wondering if this model is better than JBL E55BT which i had for a couple of years...Is it worth the change?

[@CqThatdude]

How is the e55bt? I was just looking at those and saw a couple good reviews

[@umchile4990]

I was watching this video in the store while buying it. Anyways, It’s kind of heavy on my head and it also rests on my jaw which cause immense discomfort. And it doesn’t have noise canceling feature! I could hear the faintest voices around me, which is a bummer. I’m returning these soon and getting one that’s more convenient for me.

[@reinarth]

Is there a size difference between the JBL Live 500BT and the 650BTNC? Sound difference? I prefer the color of the 500BT with the gray accents compared to the gunmetal ones on the 650s. I would love to see a comparison video. Good job on this btw! :)

[@Aedxn]

500BT are overall better

[@omnipotato9231]

@@Aedxn why do you say that?

[@tictacman1000]

Just ordered these on sale for $40! Glad I made the right choice

[@dusty3357]

i have a lil question:if the mic is on the wire,,can we talk with wireless??

[@dusty3357]

some1 answer meh ;-;

[@ViralFootballBlockk]

Yes you can

[@KhmeMediaOFFICIAL]

I think that is perfect one of every headphones

[@salim_almaawali]

Thank you for you detailed explanations on the features of this JBL Tune 500BT Headset. I got one today but the sound of this headset is too high.. it is minimum in my voluome control. However, it is still too high. How can I reduce it?

[@nekonori9603]

Use the JBL app to adjust the sound

[@monstur1421]

These look really slick. Might have to pick them up when they come out and do a review. Awesome Video!

[@normatorresortiz7771]

Thanks for your review!

[@RAPTORRAY]

I love these headphones! I naught these brand new for only $80 at Micro center! Would recommend.

[@Lockdrew17]

i got these as a gift and they are great. btw tho, the bag, intructions, etc are behind the plastic thing in the box

[@TheJustPull5641]

Gamesky getting the goods early 🔥🔥

[@michaelndungu5386]

I want to buy this 🎧 but some reviews say they're not good.. Not loud but sound good....i don't know what to believe..

[@damaddjamaican]

How is the sweating of the ears especially since you started that the ear pad are pleather?

[@tylerabbott5187]

Trying to decide if u should get this Black Friday or now

[@ghiathsami1577]

this headphones are good for gaming? also is there any lags on the sound?

[@fabriziogaudio202]

It's worth buying this for gaming? I wanna use wireless headphones but wireless gaming headset cost more than 100€ and this are 50€

[@waddhanak]

Watched both of your video, JBL Live 500BT and Skullcandy Crusher. Kinda hesitate on which one to choose, any suggestions?

[@witey9242]

I just bought them for 40 bucks on Ebay (new), this is insane lol

[@ivivano3962]

I'm here for the exact same reason, seeing if it's worth it

[@CqThatdude]

@@ivivano3962 Is it? lol

[@sage9six]

Why does my pair make a white noise on bluetooth mode when no music is playing, is anyone else experiencing this?

[@densilva8888]

Hi! I can't decide, these 500BT or 650BTNC? HEELP, thanks! Nice review

[@alexafletcher8991]

These are on sale lately. I got a customized pair for my boyfriend and our two year anniversary

[@ARGain2010]

There is a case in the box. Under the insert.

[@هبهمحمّد-ث2ف]

Thanks for the review that made me order them

[@monzir4948]

Can you tell me how is the bass on it?

[@rudolphangel5455]

Which one has a better sound quality and better bass ? JBL live 500bt or JBL live 650btnc?

[@mohitmeena9333]

Ya plz tell me

[@jelleposthuma8786]

These ones have 50 mm instead of 40mm drivers so the base is more accurate. The tremble (highs) are a bit worse tho.

[@lolkilolka6571]

Are these headphones for gaming ?

[@TravisMCP]

I like the look of these. Could bring me out of headphone review retirement. :P

[@OfficialGamesky]

Do it....you know you want to come back

[@NASCARandcheese1]

I'll definitely sub back if you do 🤣❤️

[@sidney4542]

Damn, i missed that Travis. When did u retire, last week?

[@TravisMCP]

Haha, I was joking. I totally haven't.

[@NASCARandcheese1]

@@TravisMCP please go back to headphone reviews ❤️

[@nyashagombera9861]

Price pls

[@Goku-ct8bq]

how's the mic??? Is calling good !!!

[@dad6451]

I just bought those from target! Too bad they gave me the tune headphones instead of the live headphones. Looks like I cant return them until tomorrow. :(

[@LATasKara]

How were the tunes to the live?

[@nhm220]

I purchased the 750btnc and they are great

[@Nitrodozer]

What's the sound like? Is the bass insane?

[@deanvm9158]

Have you tried the Skullcandy Crushers? Which do you think is better when it comes to sound?

[@kitchugeths]

Straight to the point... Liked that

[@mahwasaneida4469]

You are the best, thank you for the review. Where can I fix them when they are broken?

[@jamaluddin34]

Is noise cancellation a feature here? If so how to activate it?Thanks for the info.

[@Naruto_from_the_Naruto_show]

I bought these recently. The cups isolate sound completely, to the point where I can't hear anything on the outside. It does have a feature if you download the app to turn on Ambient Awareness, which allows you to listen to whatever is happening outside, like car noises, showers, even ACs, just so you don't completely isolate yourself. And it also has a Talk Thru feature which allows you to listen to people and actually understand them, instead of listening to a distant, muffled sound. So naturally they block the sound if you don't turn on those other features, but no, they don't have a Noise Cancelling feature, but it feels like they naturally cancel any sound. Hope that answer your questions.

[@povilaskairiukstis9577]

Hey guys, maybe someone also had issues with app doesn't recognising headphones? I suspect that the issue probably is with my phone, but still kinda sucks to not being able to get the best out of these quite fine headphones...

[@majinbuuuh]

Thanks a lot for this review. I'm on my way to buy a set for 59€ If its worth 159€, 59€ should be amazing!

[@Abcdefcku]

Também eu! Onde vais comprar / compraste?

[@julianaviles4244]

thank u!! i just purchase a brand new pair on eBay for 40 cheers mate

[@JusTheKing.]

Just got these on sale for $20 for Cyber Monday 😎

[@shutcholameazzup3098]

No way

[@darkknight9198]

Are they good for Classical music? And for 39.99 new on eBay ...

[@jeremylizama6679]

Damn and now these are only 60 on Amazon. Great :)

[@bbyzoia6958]

Now it's only 29 dollars everywhere! it's crazy out here lol Someone made a viral tiktok with these on and that's how i found them

[@vinny6_9]

@@bbyzoia6958 29? where? just got an ebay notification for like 40 bucks, but they are 100+ everywhere else. the "live" ones, that is.

[@TheVibeDealer]

@@vinny6_9 hahaha I just got the same notification copped instantly

[@vinny6_9]

@@TheVibeDealer I got anker q10 and love them, but this seemed like a no brainer, so we'll see!

[@TheVibeDealer]

@@vinny6_9 Exactly, too good of a deal to pass up. Keep me updated on what you think!

[@gopyyanusdev3486]

Does it play loud and have bass

[@sanjuakshu]

hows the sound over Bluetooth.. is it different then wire connecting to pc/mobile?

[@Joe-if5rq]

Picked these up at my local target but have to return them. Crackling sounds on plastic where the earcups rotate. Also more noticeable and annyoing when you move your head or if your chewing gum or eating all your hear is the crackling sound more noticeable on the right earcup. But they do sound really good very clear not to much bass. Do you have ant type of crackling sound on your pair? It reminds me of the Audio Technica msr7 the same crackling sound

[@shebil6397]

brotherman......Pls Help Me to choose Between this jbl and sennheiser HD 4.40BT pls do compare the bass and audio quality....and do not pls compare them with the addtional features or the build quality (I dont care 'em) does the bass eat up the vocals in the jbl? any help would be highly appreciated.....

[@vincentmatika1982]

Someone help plizz. I have narrowed down to these two too.

[@smileyshake-pf8st]

Do these headphones come with the ability to make and take calls using the assistants? As well as talk clearly without the use of the wired option? In other words, do the headphones come with a built-in microphone?

[@fredicardozo]

Yes

[@r.h.1400]

Just got mine yesterday. My only complain is you can’t skip forward. Kinda inconvenient otherwise not bad. 3/5*

[@stuartmay9372]

I had a pair of these and the pouch for them was under the plastic bit in the box have you checked?

[@johngrimm3931]

What you think about the jbl live 400bt

[@sarthakrana9762]

Plz tell me bro does JBL live 400bt have stereo speakers....??????

[@lukethie4036]

How good is the mic?

[@vipulsethi8371]

Which one is better JBL live 500BT or Philips PH802? Both are now in Same price range with more or less Same features.

[@cryptickrypton1885]

How's the microphone? Is it any good?

[@anamrazzaque4393]

Hey gamesky can u pls suggest which one to buy...... jbl 500 live or anker soundcore space nc

[@danielrichardson880]

How is it?

[@AdityaKumar-ym3fy]

Which one ? Sennheiser HD 4.40BT or JBL Live 500BT ? Please Reply

[@siddharthnaria]

Which one is better between JBL Live 500BT v/s Sony WH CH 700N. Is JBL live comfortable on the ears ?

[@joseemd2864]

Live bro.

[@GKCheng1016]

Hey man. Live 500BT vs E55bt Quincy ,which one sounds better?

[@advaithk4924]

Live 500bt

[@Benj1980]

I've got the Quincy headphones and was wondering if these were worth upgrading to too... @gamesky please help us decide!

[@pirksgurung2095]

Sir .., Compare jbl live 500 & jbl tune 750btnc

[@emmabogaerts8477]

Hi, just a little question. If you just put them on, do you hear your surroundings a lot?

[@mohammedyaseen8234]

Should o buy these or can you recommend any alternative tws in this price range

[@malaythakkar8772]

you can get them for 99 right now

[@alferfoot1861]

Did you say Volume so loud??? Lol...there must be something wrong with mine or its not original? But ya, like you say, it sounds OK, good clear sound..I also have a sony wh ch 510 which really sounds loud compared to the jbl.

[@P0rknvinZ]

your review has more quality. thanks!

[@reekinhavok420]

They got these on ebay right now brand new for 39 bucks free shipping I'm debating but I have so many headphones lol