JBL Wave Beam

Incredible product! The sound quality is outstanding, and the audio experience is top-notch. The battery life is impressive, and the noise cancellation works exceptionally well.

The appearance is quite appealing, and the sound quality is impressive.

I’ve been using these earbuds for over a month now, and I can confidently say they are the best I’ve purchased in a long time. Previously, I used budget earbuds that cost around 1000 bucks, but I got these on a fantastic deal. Here are my thoughts:

Pros:

1. Lightweight and comfortable in the ears.
2. Excellent sound quality with impressive bass—you can pick up every note in the music.
3. Approximately 5-6 hours of battery life with a customizable EQ.
4. Quick charging via USB-C.
5. Stay securely in place while working out or running.
6. Offers extensive EQ customization, and the ambient sound and talk-through features work seamlessly.
7. Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) performs well.

Cons:

1. I experienced some mild ear pain, though it wasn’t too severe.
2. The earbuds didn’t fit my ears perfectly, so I opted for a smaller size. While it stays in place, it feels a bit uncomfortable.

These earbuds are fantastic! The sound quality is outstanding. Having used other JBL products, I’m once again thoroughly impressed.

Regardless of my efforts, background noise is captured and transmitted very clearly. It’s essential to suppress surrounding sounds so that only our speech is audible. Unfortunately, the surrounding noise often overpowers what we are trying to say.

I’ve used several JBL products in the past, so I didn’t have high expectations for this one given its price. But I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised.

Build: The construction feels decent, although the case seems a bit fragile, so handle it with care.

Battery: The battery life is impressive—no complaints there.

Sound: This is where things get interesting. I compared these to the AirPods Pro (1st gen) for about an hour, and it’s clear that JBL knows how to craft sound. The AirPods Pro sound great, as expected, but I never thought these could come close.

There’s a specific frequency of an instrument I like to test with new audio devices. In the AirPods Pro, that frequency was often drowned out by other sounds and barely audible. However, in these JBLs, it was much clearer, possibly even the clearest I’ve heard. JBL has done an exceptional job with instrument separation.

As for the bass, it’s not overpowering. While it can be enhanced through the app, it’s not designed for bass enthusiasts. Many people rate it low due to the bass, but quality audio doesn’t always mean heavy bass; too much bass can muddy the mids and highs, and here, everything sounds fantastic.

The vocals are crystal clear. The only downside I noticed is that the soundstage could have been a bit wider given the price point.

Overall, JBL is more than just a brand; it’s a treat for the ears. If you truly appreciate sound, you’ll recognize the value in what you’ve purchased. Thank you!