Our Verdict
The JBL E50BT are versatile headphones for everyday casual use. They have an above-average and decently balanced sound. They're also robustly built and seem durable. Unfortunately, the awkward fit of the ear cups poorly isolate listeners from ambient noise and they also leak a lot.
- Above-average audio reproduction.
- Sturdy and durable build.
- Great wireless range.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Leaky at moderate-to-high volumes.
- Awkward ear cup fit can be uncomfortable.
- Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.
Above-average for neutral listening. These headphones have a good bass, a decent midrange and a moderately spacious soundstage for a closed-back model. They sound punchy and have a satisfactory amount of detail with instruments and vocals. However, they lack a little warmth and are a bit uneven for pure neutral listening.
Subpar for commuting. The odd fit of the ear cups lets a lot of ambient noise seep into your audio which won't be ideal for loud, noisy environments.
Decent for sports use. The JBL Synchros E50BT have a great control scheme, a moderately stable fit, and a good wireless range that covers a large area, especially outdoors in direct line of sight. Unfortunately, they're a bit too bulky, to comfortably exercise with.
Mediocre for office use. If you can get a good seal, these headphones won't leak too much. However, they poorly isolate you from ambient noise and won't be the best headphones to use in a lively or noisy office.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Feb 16, 2018: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
- Updated Sep 28, 2017: The microphone has been tested with our new methodology, as explained here
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