JBL E55BT

Warm, balanced sound ; Wide soundstage ; Great looks ; Easy connectivity ; Above-average battery life

Mediocre passive noise isolation

The JBL E55BT are a great affordable option for those who want warm, balanced sound, long-term comfort, and simple looks.

Bright, vibrant upper register ; Wide soundstage ; Stylish design ; Easy connectivity ; Above-average battery life

Poor passive noise isolation ; Restrained bass response ; Pricier than base model

The JBL E55BT Quincy Edition wireless headphones offer a bright and clear sound signature, an intuitive and comfortable design, and good looks to pair with the legendary producer’s music.

Good value ; Solid Bluetooth reliability ; Full-sounding bass

Slow bass decay ; Occasionally brash mids

A reasonable effort, but JBL needs to do more to impress

Powerful audio performance with strong bass and crisp highs. Exceptionally comfortable, even during long listening sessions. Includes cable for wired, passive listening.

No included carrying case or pouch. Sculpted sound signature not for purists.

Generally speaking, the E55BT headphones offer a sculpted-but-balanced audio experience, with robust bass response and crisp, clear highs. It's not a flat response sound signature, but it will appeal to listeners who like a little added bass depth...

Comfortable and lightweight design. ; Above-average sound quality.

Poor noise isolation. ; Inconsistent bass. ; Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.

The JBL E55BT is an attractively designed over-ear Bluetooth headphone that's relatively comfortable, sounds decent and works reliably. It folds up and flat and has decent battery life.

A bit of treble push, no carrying case included.

JBL's new top-end model in its "value" E-Series Bluetooth headphone line delivers solid sound and a comfortable fit for the price.

Lightweight ; Seamless multi-device connectivity

Slightly suffocating ; Audio leak

The JBL E55BT has many strengths. In terms of design, thoughtful features make it highly portable, even if the build itself could have used less plastic to feel sturdier. Audio performance will displease only pure audiophiles – the warm sound signature...