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🔊 Renewed JBL LIVE 500BT Over-the-Ear Headphones in Black - JBLLIVE500BTBLKAM Review

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BrandJBL
ColorBlack
Connectivity TechnologyWireless
Form FactorOver Ear
Special FeatureTangle-Free Cord, Lightweight, Volume-Control, Microphone Feature

Description of 🔊 Renewed JBL LIVE 500BT Over-the-Ear Headphones in Black - JBLLIVE500BTBLKAM

Enhance Your Film Photography Experience with the JBL 500BT Over Headphones

Immerse yourself in a world of captivating film photography with the JBL 500BT Over Headphones. These headphones deliver JBL's signature sound, ensuring that every click of your camera and the subtlest details of your shots are beautifully amplified. Whether you're capturing breathtaking landscapes or timeless portraits, the JBL 500BT brings a new level of audio quality to enhance your creative process.

Discover the Superior Features of the JBL 500BT

With an impressive battery life of up to 30 hours, the JBL 500BT allows ...

Reviews

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Type of review

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A wonderful product, it's nice to use.

I don’t know if there are any better headphones in this price range, but I was quite satisfied with the purchase, the headphones do their job perfectly.

Pros
  • Bought for 5600. along with delivery in Hong Kong in the store, which is also here on the amazon. Pros of headphones: 1. Great sound, but it must be corrected with an equalizer! Otherwise, out of the box, the headphones sound as if the equalizer is set to all average values ​​and the sound is quite flat. But after equalization, deep, clear bass and excellent highs appear, with the middle at the headphones and in the middle position, everything is fine. The difference between the quality of Flac from YouTube or Mp3 can be heard in them. 2. TalkThru and Ambient Aware functions work correctly. Surely they will come in handy so as not to take off the headphones when talking or not to get hit by a car on the street. 3. The bluetooth range corresponds to the declared one, calmly breaks through the panel wall into the next room without signal loss or interference. 4. Quick connection and switching between devices - laptop, phone. 5. Even despite the fact that they do not have the newfangled Aptx, LDAC or APTX HD sound via bluetooth at a decent level. In a direct comparison of bluetooth versus sound via cable, I noticed the following - when bluetooth is connected, the volume disappears in the bass, the tops become a little more sandy and less sonorous. But when listening on the street, in transport, etc. - you will not pay attention to it. Therefore, I think the sound via bluetooth is at a decent level. 6. Reliable construction. The ears are foldable, spinning, so they are convenient to carry, both in a bag and around the neck. 7. My ears and head do not get tired from prolonged listening. When running, push-ups, the headphones do not fall off, they sit perfectly. 8. Compared with KZ AS06 reinforcing headphones, these JBLs are not inferior, but only with the correct equalizer setting. 9. The battery has not been tested for the duration of work. 10. Soundproofing, although passive, is at a good level. Of course, it's worse than on ear plugs, but thanks to this, you can not get under a car and hear a signal, especially with Ambient Aware turned on.
Cons
  • 1. A 2.5 mm wired headphone jack in the ears themselves and the only cable (2.5 mm <-> 3.5 mm) that I could find on the Internet, including the well-known Chinese marketplace, is a Vention cable . There are no other options, only use adapters. Moreover, there is no microphone in the Vention cable, which means that the headphones are unlikely to work with this cable as a headset. Therefore, it is worth saving your native cable. 2. Stupid JBL smartphone app, which could have been better worked out, after all, it’s not for this particular model, but for all their headphones. You can select only 4 ready-made equalizer presets in it, and it also connects crookedly with your ears, does not always allow you to connect and always requires you to turn on and enable geolocation, otherwise you just won’t connect your headphones. There is zero point in this app. The headphone charge can be viewed on the phone in a bluetooth connection, and it is better to adjust the equalizer manually in the player, besides, if you connect the headphones via a wire to the phone, the application does not work, it is only for bluetooth. 3. This is more likely not a minus, but a nuance - not the most convenient control on the headphones themselves, but you can get used to it, it's a matter of time.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I really like the product, it fully meets my expectations.

All in all, still 5 stars. Almost all nit-picking is easily explained by the brand's conservatism. The fact that he simply does not aim to keep up with all the technologies of the market today. JBL, above all, follow their vision. And in this case, it is quite good for itself. Relative to past iterations, bluetooth has been upgraded from version 4.1 to the next one - 4.2. And thanks for that! Definitely recommend to buy. Today, all three older models of the 'jbl live' line: 400, 500 and 650 are

Pros
  • 1. Compactness and lightness even with such an earpiece diameter and weight. Expected difficulties and the need to get used to. 2. Tactile and outwardly just chic, "velluyuur"😏🙏🏼 3. Good sound even despite the lack of advanced codecs. 4. A very slight lag of the sound from the picture. With the partially outdated blue-tooth 4.2, they still quite quickly pair and follow the video. Not everyone does this, there is experience. 5. Clear sound mode system and convenient switching method. 6. Own software, where you can choose one of 4 presets, plus create your own. A useful bonus for those who do not want to bother with third-party equalizers. 7. Ability to connect the wire, in which case. It's convenient, fir-trees-sticks! 8. The convenience of a full size design for our family personally. This is really very comfortable when nothing presses on the auricles themselves, as is the case with overhead models.
Cons
  • There are a number of quibbles, as they say, in italics and separated by commas: -Where's the bag/headphone case, sorry? There are many competitors out there. If you take it on the road in a backpack, then a very urgent moment. - an old bluetooth standard already at the time of release (2022), generation 5.1 is already in the yard, with a bunch of nishtyakov. With noticeably better energy efficiency, at least. -why, again, when releasing new, rather serious ears in 2022, did you test the entire line with aptx (I don’t even stutter about more “adult” codecs)? Today it is no longer technically difficult, and not expensive. - at room temperature, the ears start to fog up in the headphones after a while. But this is predictable and inevitable. Here you need to understand what you are going for. -and here’s the most annoying thing, it’s already seriously hurt - why do I need your overseas Google-audio assistants, Syrias, Alexs / Shmeks? Guys, where is the localization ? Put in our region our 'Ghost' "Alice". Don't want to, can't? Okay, give us the opportunity to appoint it ourselves or something else, some kind of "marusya" . After all, you sell the live line in 2022 quite officially, and not only through 'alik'. It would be worth taking care of such things. You are giving a voice assistant as a chip. Well, somehow.🤦🏻‍♂️

Revainrating 3 out of 5

I expected more from buying, but not the worst option.

I did not like the touch button of the voice assistant on the left "ear". It's good that it's easy to disable through the official app. In my opinion, it would be more appropriate to bring quick track switching to the left ear (instead of holding the volume buttons). However, this is subjective. After about a month of operation, the leatherette came off on the inside of one ear cushion. I thought that it didn’t make sense to carry it. Essentially mechanical damage. An attempt to glue it “in…

Pros
  • - sound (but I'm not the owner of a sensitive audiophile ear, if that) – fairly large, comfortable soft ear cushions - comfortable headband, well presses the ear pads, but does not press – battery capacity (although I don’t know how quickly it will lose capacity over time) - the ability to connect by wire (regular jack)
Cons
  • - sometimes the signal disappears for a moment (usually on the street, about once every two trips home - work) - after a month of operation, the leatherette came off on the inside of one ear cushion, after another month - in the same way from the second - a manufacturing defect: the glue was applied with an offset from the place of gluing, see photo and commentary; of course, it is re-glued without problems, but it’s still unpleasant to be left without headphones while the glue dries; however, perhaps this is a problem specifically for my copy – Wireless connection does not work when charging; the disadvantage is partially offset by the fact that you can listen by connecting via a wire - the ambient aware function becomes absolutely useless with any decent wind, noise and whistle drown out music and ambient sounds

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Mediocre goods, most likely I will not use.

Voice services. Like Google Assistant, etc. The thing is cool but not fully thought out. Half of the requests that I ask are elementary - She answers them to me that she cannot give an answer. Or I ask you to call your mother, for example, and there are 2 numbers, she asks which number to call? and then, that you do not say she does not understand you anymore. A message came, in theory, you can ask her to read it. She says I have no messages etc. So cleanly ask the weather, the time or the…

Pros
  • 1) The sound volume and quality are quite good for headphones of this type, but this is only with a wired connection. 2) The price is not so high, but in this price segment of this type of headphones, the choice is not particularly great. 3) Choice of colors. There are enough of them. I got the blue one and I like it. I wanted green ones but they were more expensive in another store. for 700r. 4) Quick pairing with your phone. Not any dances with a tambourine, turned on the bluetooth on the phone, pressed the button on the headphones and you're done. 5) The battery holds well. I bought it for a week and use it for half an hour a day. At 10-20%, the charge just left.
Cons
  • 1) Work on bluetooth. Firstly, bluetooth is everywhere 5.0 And here 4.2. Maybe that's why there are always some kind of interference and stuttering when you walk down the street, and the phone is in your pocket. It's a shame because I bought them in order to listen in transport, on the street. 2) Microphone. During a conversation, I hear the interlocutor well, but the interlocutor does not hear me very well. The microphone output is lousy. 3) Bluetooth sound. It is noticeably worse than through the wire. And it becomes noticeable when you increase the volume more and more. If you unscrew it to the maximum, then there is generally a mess of noise and sounds, one can only dream of some kind of purity of sound. 4) What else is especially annoying. This is what they really put pressure on the ears. And my head is not to say that big. But I read about it in many reviews, and when I bought it, I felt it myself. And no matter how you adjust them, the ears begin to squeeze and discomfort begins literally after 10-15 minutes. And it's really not a good feeling. And it doesn't matter if you put them on like this, or on a hat. For whom were they made for children or for the Chinese?

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The quality is at the level, I am satisfied with everything.

Headphones sound good, but the rest - no. I'm only interested in the sound, and therefore I put five stars. Headphones have a good sound, there is no overabundance, both low and high frequencies. Do not "mumble", and do not begin to "ring". I'm not an audiophile, but this is my opinion.

Pros
  • Great sound. There is no imbalance. They sit comfortably on the head. The ear cushions are very gentle (When I put it on for the first time, I experienced a tactile orgasm). You don't get tired after wearing.
Cons
  • There are many disadvantages, but they have little to do with headphones as a source of high-quality sound. Bluetooth - stick version 4.2 for some reason, although version 5.0 would be here. The music occasionally stops because of it, and it’s better with a wire. so it's best to listen with a wire if possible. Ear pads - after a while they fall off inside and there is no way to fix it, since the headphones are not collapsible. The voice assistant button is something that cannot be easily described. If you accidentally touch the huge button, which is the surface on the entire right earpiece, then a voice is immediately heard - google assistant is not connected. If not for the sound of these headphones, I would just throw them away, fortunately the function is disabled in the program. The buttons are extremely inconvenient and hard to find by touch. When you adjust the volume, when you reach the maximum position, an unpleasant sound is made in the headphones and the music stalls for a couple of seconds (this is a terrible notion for which I would kill the engineers, however, as well as for the assistant) The program itself for the phone - it's terrible. When it is installed, the headphones themselves turn on and off. I could not set up Google Assistant, although I tried for the sake of interest. But you can turn it off! It is impossible to speak with headphones (there is such a function when external sounds become audible, and the music is barely audible) in the wind, there is noise due to poorly placed microphones.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Do not hesitate to buy, the quality is amazing for the price.

Bought these headphones yesterday. What can I say, I chose them for a long time and painfully (as everyone wanted cheap, cheerfully and for a long time), I looked at reviews, read reviews. In general, I answer several questions, first of all, which were before my choice. 1) Ergonomics and convenience. It depends of course on the physiology, but I think they will fit everyone perfectly. Full-sized bowls are more convenient than smaller diameter ones, I experienced it myself in the store…

Pros
  • Sound, ergonomics, functionality, there is an application, this is JBL.
Cons
  • Price.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I definitely recommend buying, I didn't notice any disadvantages.

I use the 3rd month. I did not try through the wire, I will not vouch, good or bad. I took it mainly to listen to music at work (collector of online orders), except for turning off the sound when calling or even on the phone, they fit perfectly. Very satisfied and did not regret the money spent. I read in the reviews that there is no protection against moisture, I did not try it in the rain, but I bring the info just in case. Two months later, the triangle in the title on the earpiece came off,

Pros
  • Built-in microphone that allows you to hear people nearby. Long charging (I work for 11/12 hours + the road, 40/50% of the charge remains). Good sound, comfortable fit. They bend easily (if they hang around the neck, but you need to quickly listen to something, you can easily lift one earpiece). Ears fold
Cons
  • The ears sweat and start to hurt if you keep the headphones on for a long time (an hour / an hour and a half). To connect to the jbl application, you must turn on jps every time, without it they will not connect. With long use (hours 5/6), the sound is turned off either when you call, or at all. In the first case, you need to reboot the headphones, in the second, the phone (I attribute the disadvantage to the headphones, because I had other wireless headphones and did not encounter such a problem.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

One of the best offers, glad I bought it.

JBL LIVE 500BT wireless headphones are a good option for those who love high-quality sound and ease of use. They are perfect for those who love active sports - cyclists, skating or rollerblading, or just fans of watching movies with a great immersive effect. Ears after them do not hurt, even despite the voluminous earrings. Most often I listen to music during workouts, although the headband is not the most comfortable, it stays on my head clearly, does not fall off, and during sports, the…

Pros
  • Hold charge well surround sound gives more immersion effect built-in microphone and call answer/end keys
Cons
  • overpayment for a brand

Revainrating 1 out of 5

The product is of poor quality, I don't recommend it.

I took the headphones to the service center, they returned it the same day with a refusal. Arriving home, I decided to open the fabric on the arc (I had to cut it). The fault was in the place where the "sled" of the very metal plate that leaves and is visible to the user ends. The main arc is plastic. After that, I opened the whole fabric and tried to break off the wire in the same place on the other side of the wire. Nothing happened. The material bent, but did not break, and there was no…

Pros
  • Long battery life, conveniently adjustable on the head, the ability to work in a discharged state from the wire, stylish, active microphone, on and off button
Cons
  • My headphones have been squeaking since I bought them, and this is not normal for such money. Even when they hang around the neck, the creak can be heard when wearing. The touch button on the left speaker is constantly pressed from touching the shoulder or accidentally touching it with my hand to correct it. After some time, being connected to something, they stop responding to button presses. After 11 months, when removed from the neck, they bluntly broke inside the textile casing. It turns out there is no metal arc !

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The quality exceeds all expectations, I recommend to buy.

Took at a discount, and for this price it suits completely. but 8.5k they are not exactly worth it. Of the real shortcomings, only the creak of plastic. Bass is a little lacking, but I'm used to Bluedio (57mm) which hammer like crazy. Otherwise, a good model.

Pros
  • -Good sound -Comfortable fit: full-size, soft ear cushions -Good noise reduction - Battery for 30h (as stated) -TalkThru and Ambient Aware features - Possibility of listening from a cable - The signal is kept at a distance of more than 10m perfectly
Cons
  • - Plastic creaks at the junction of the earpiece and the body with buttons (not audible when listening loudly enough) -Price - 8500 in stores, not adequate - No case included for this price

Revainrating 4 out of 5

I like everything, the price and quality are acceptable.

The Ambient aware function works well, can be useful, but I rarely use it. Headphones are not suitable for those who like to listen to rock! Good choice for hip hop. Best suited for electronics. I would give them 3.5/5

Pros
  • Treble and mids sound great. The charge is held for a very long time.
Cons
  • They creak quite strongly, after a month you get used to it. The basses are not encouraging (. They put a lot of pressure on the ears and the skull as a whole, it’s almost impossible to listen for more than an hour (I don’t seem to have a big head). After 4 months, the skin from the left ambyushura peeled off (I listen to music for 1-2 hours every day)

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I am very happy with this purchase, I will advise everyone!

I am very pleased with the purchase, I decided on the application, ated it to the latest version, turned it off using the Google Assistant application, many wrote that it bothered them. Those who are looking for headphones in the region of 5000r will be an excellent choice.

Pros
  • Gorgeous headphones, excellent bass, for all lovers of heavy music, Rock. Those who listen to Pink Floyd, Rainbow, Rammsteine, Amatory recommend these headphones. The electronics on them come with a bang.
Cons
  • Didn't find it.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

It was a reasonable purchase, I will order more.

JBL makes a beautiful powerful sound, the bass is on top, everything seems to be good, but even large headphones can disappoint, again, for someone like it, the ear cushions are not round but oval, and this is a minus. The ears are tight and rub against them, not very comfortable after 1 hour. At the same time, the ears begin to sweat and hurt. There is no space at all. The quality is good, but the design itself is not convenient, the shape is not standard, if you plan to take them, see the…

Pros
  • Battery, sound on top as always!
Cons
  • Haven't seen in two weeks

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best product, from those that I have viewed, I advise everyone!

All advantages are described above. Guys with big heads, there is a very easy way to relieve pressure on the head. It must be done carefully with strength and intelligence. Children won't. In short, take it with both hands (pick up with your fingers) with force clamp at the base (I will attach the screen, the place that needs to be bent is indicated with a pen) and bend this place, which is on the screen, not much. There is plastic that is covered with a metal plate and it lends itself and…

Pros
  • Reliability Bluetooth hits far, I walk all over the apartment Metal base and fasteners (hinge) Soundproofing Clean, flat bottoms In general, rich youthful sound Cool Ambient Aware feature Lasts a week with a 2 hour run every day Works perfectly with iPhones and iPads
Cons
  • A little sorry (read the comment how to fix it) No more flaws

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent quality, absolutely not expected for such a price.

Good product. I am not familiar with worthy analogues for this money. The sound quality is wonderful. The background noise from the bluetooth is almost inaudible. Not the most pleasant sound when you hit the upper volume limit when you increase it with the buttons on the headphones themselves. Tailoring of ear pads and headband braid is decent. Kosyakov did not notice

Pros
  • Good sound, good modes that help to exist in the outside world. Convenient button layout.
Cons
  • Unpleasant squeaks / crunches of plastic when worn. The app is not the best. Add. modes do not work, for example, when connected to a laptop or any other device without a pre-installed jbl application

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I really like the product, it fully meets my expectations.

I have been using it every day for several months, I think that for a price of 5,000. you can close your eyes to their shortcomings, except for Google Assistant. During use, the appearance has not changed in any way, nothing has come off, and has not peeled off

Pros
  • The sound quality is good, but sometimes there is not enough low frequencies, you can always tweak the equalizer. I liked the Ambient Aware technology, you can keep your headphones on to hear what is happening around you. The operating time of 30 hours without recharging seems to be true, I charge every 1.5 - 2 days. Additionally, I want to note the soft headband, the ability to fold, and receive firmware ates through the JBL Headphones app.
Cons
  • Yet they are heavy, which causes discomfort after 5-6 hours of continuous use. Size adjustment after a few months has become more free, you have to adjust more often to the usual size. Don't like the microUSB connector, Type-C would be a big plus. Infuriates Google Assistant, which can not be turned off !

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Well done, but I won't buy any more.

Pros below: Convenient, they work with and without a cable, they hold a charge for a long time, I have enough for a couple of weeks for sure, if you listen for days on end, then it’s clearly enough for a day. Different cons: By bluetooth it does not work well with PCs and laptops, with a normal phone in general. At first, the connection worked like clockwork, then sometimes I had to turn it off first (it wrote that it was connected but did not work) and connect it again. Sometimes the sound ski

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I'm impressed! Exactly the product deserves your attention.

The headphones themselves are a gun for their price, the battery has not sat down for a year of use, everything is in absolute order, the problem is again only in the yellow rim, take their black version and you will not be mistaken

Pros
  • They sit firmly, there are no backlashes, I didn’t find any problems in the sound (I make music)
Cons
  • The white version likes to collect dirt from everywhere, even with daily shampooing, and constantly clean hands, they somehow turned yellow (when it is imperceptible on the head)

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Satisfied with the product, I recommend it to everyone.

In general, good headphones for the stated price. Operating time 2 months. Has pros: Good battery capacity, corresponds to the declared operating time after charging and the distance from the signal source. Folds up well for portability. I use it with my phone and TV. Control buttons are conveniently located. Good soundproofing. The phone works well. Cons below: The spring is too stiff, pressure on the ears is felt. Modified, installed a flexible soft tape made of material, while under warranty

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not worth the money, I will not advise this product.

While the headphones were working, everyone was satisfied. After about 7 months of careful home use, the inside of the ear pad came apart. Took it under warranty, it's a matter of life. The warranty was denied to me on the grounds: ". the warranty does not cover defects resulting from the following: damage or wear to any accessory or decorative surface." Ear cushion - on a full-size earphone in their opinion an accessory? Why isn't it sold separately then? Now it is not clear what to do…

Pros
  • Sound quality, battery.
Cons
  • Poor quality materials and assembly.