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Test Results

Design

The JBL Tune 660NC Wireless are on-ear headphones with a simple, quite nondescript appearance. They have a narrow plastic headband and the manufacturer's logo stamped onto each small round ear cup. They're available in a few different colors, including 'Black', which is the variant we tested, as well as 'Blue', 'White', or 'Pink'.

Weight 0.38 lbs

Clamping Force 0.8 lbs

The JBL Tune 660NC Wireless are fairly comfortable. They're light and don't put too much pressure on your head. The ear cups' hinges have a good range of motion. Unfortunately, the headband only has a small amount of padding in the middle, which may make them a little less comfortable if you're wearing them for long periods.

OS Compatibility Not OS specific

Ease Of Use Good

Feedback Good

Call/Music Control Yes

Volume Control Yes

Microphone Control Mute/Unmute

Channel Mixing No

Noise Cancelling Control On/Off

Talk-Through No

Additional Controls Voice Assistant

The JBL Tune 660NC headphones have good controls. The buttons are all found on the right ear cup and are easy to distinguish from each other. There are volume up and down buttons that you can also press and hold to skip tracks forward and backward, respectively. The middle button allows you to play/pause music as well as answer and end calls. You can also hold it down to decline a call or double-tap to activate your phone's voice assistant. There's a power button, as well as an ANC button. Pressing it once turns active noise cancelling on or off, or mutes and unmutes your mic during a phone call. The buttons are clicky, and you hear audio cues when you reach maximum or minimum volume and when you pair the headphones with a device via Bluetooth.

Avg.Temp.Difference 2.7 °C

The JBL Tune 660NC have good breathability. Their on-ear design means they don't completely cover your ears, which should allow for more airflow than most over-ear headphones. While they do trap a bit of heat, you shouldn't sweat more while wearing them.

L 4.6" (11.7 cm)

W 6.8" (17.3 cm)

H 1.3" (3.3 cm)

Volume 40.70 in³ (666.95 cm³)

Transmitter Required No

The JBL Tune 660NC Wireless are reasonably portable. The ear cups swivel to lay flat, making the headphones more compact and easier to store or fit into a bag. However, they don't come with a carrying case or pouch to protect them when you're on the go.

Type No case

L N/A

W N/A

H N/A

Volume N/A

The JBL Tune 660NC Wireless have an unremarkable build quality. They're made of cheap-feeling plastic, and the faux leather padding on the headband isn't very comfortable. While the ear cups have a good range of motion, the headphones' yokes and hinges don't feel particularly solid. They lack an IP rating for dust and water resistance, although we don't currently test for it.

The JBL Tune 660NC Wireless aren't very stable. Like the JBL Tune 510BT Wireless, they aren't well-suited for use during a workout or any other activity where your head moves around a lot since they can easily fall out of place, even with low-intensity head movements.

• JBL Tune 660NC Wireless headphones
• USB-C to USB-A charging cable
• 1/8" TRS cable
• Quick Start guide

Sound

Bass Amount 2.09 dB

Treble Amount -0.74 dB

The JBL Tune 660NC Wireless have a slightly v-shaped sound profile. It lends mixes some extra rumble and punch, while vocals and lead instruments sound present and clear. There's some overemphasis in the mid-treble range that adds extra brightness, but it may make sibilants like S and T sounds and cymbals seem piercing or harsh for some. Unfortunately, they don't have an EQ or presets to help customize their sound profile.

Avg. Std. Deviation 0.57 dB

The JBL Tune 660NC Wireless have decent frequency response consistency. Their bass delivery is fairly consistent, but you may experience a drop in bass if you wear glasses or have thick hair. There's also some inconsistency in the mid and treble ranges depending on the headphones' fit and positioning, so you may need to take the time to adjust them each time you wear them to get a consistent sound.

Std. Err. 3.46 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 10 Hz

Low-Bass 4.1 dB

Mid-Bass 4.58 dB

High-Bass 2.19 dB

The JBL Tune 660NC have good bass accuracy. The low and mid-bass ranges are overemphasized, which adds thump, rumble, and punch to your music. There's also some extra high-bass, which adds warmth but also a bit of boominess.

Std. Err. 1.57 dB

Low-Mid -0.01 dB

Mid-Mid 1.72 dB

High-Mid 1.42 dB

The JBL Tune 660NC Wireless have amazing mid accuracy. The range is quite even and well-balanced, so vocals and lead instruments sound clear, present, and accurate. That said, the slight overemphasis between the mid-mid and high-mids also makes these same sounds a bit more forward and intense.

Std. Err. 3.92 dB

Mid-Treble 3.86 dB

Low-Treble 0.6 dB

High-Treble -5.76 dB

The JBL Tune 660NC Wireless have decent treble accuracy. The low-treble is very well-balanced, so vocals and lead instruments sound present, detailed, and accurate. The peak in the mid-treble adds brightness, but may also make some sibilants like cymbals or S and T sounds seem harsh and piercing.

Peaks 2.01 dB

Dips 1.06 dB

The JBL Tune 660NC Wireless have decent peaks and dips performance. A shallow dip across the low-mid range slightly thins out instruments and lead vocals, while a small bump across the mid-mid and high-mid ranges adds a bit of harshness to their sound. There's also a dip in the mid-treble followed by a bigger peak in the same range, making sibilants like S and T sounds seem alternately piercing and dull.

Weighted Group Delay 0.37

Weighted Phase Mismatch 0.06

Weighted Amplitude Mismatch 0.7

Weighted Frequency Mismatch 0

The JBL Tune 660NC have an incredible imaging performance. Their weighted delay is almost entirely below the audibility threshold, except for a very small bump in the bass range which loosens their bass ever so slightly. However, it shouldn't be noticeable overall. Also, the L/R drivers of our unit are very well-matched in terms of amplitude, frequency, and phase response, so objects like voices and footsteps are accurately placed within the stereo image. That said, these results are only valid for our test unit, and yours may perform differently.

PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.) 4.49 dB

PRTF Size (Avg.) 2.69 dB

PRTF Distance 13.43 dB

Openness

Acoustic Space Excitation

The JBL Tune 660NC have a poor passive soundstage. Sound is perceived as if it's coming from speakers placed in the room around you rather than coming from inside your head, but the soundstage doesn't seem very natural or wide. It's also not very open or spacious, which is typical of closed-back headphones.

Head Modeling No

Speaker Modeling No

Room Ambience No

Head Tracking No

Virtual Surround No App

WHD @ 90 0.264

WHD @ 100 0.098

The JBL Tune 660NC Wireless have a very good weighted harmonic distortion performance. There's some distortion at moderate volumes in the mid-treble range, but it may not be noticeable to all listeners. Aside from that, all frequencies fall within good limits, resulting in clean and pure audio reproduction.

Firmware Unknown

Power On

Connection Bluetooth 5.0

Codec SBC, 16-bit, 48kHz

EQ No EQ

ANC On

Tip/Pad Default

Microphone Integrated

These are the settings used to test the JBL Tune 660NC Wireless. Our results are only valid when the headphones are used in this configuration.

Isolation

Overall Attenuation -14.38 dB

Bass -4.74 dB

Mid -12.08 dB

Treble -26.94 dB

The JBL Tune 660NC have a disappointing noise isolation performance. They have an ANC system, but it doesn't isolate you well from bass-range sounds like rumbling bus or plane engines. It does an okay job of blocking out higher-pitched noises, like a background conversation or humming A/C unit.

Overall Leakage @ 1ft 35.6 dB

The JBL Tune 660NC Wireless have a good leakage performance. They leak less audio than the JBL Tune 510BT Wireless, and you should be able to listen to music at high volumes in a moderately quiet environment, like an office, without much risk of bothering people around you.

Microphone

Integrated Yes

In-Line No

Boom No

Detachable Boom No

LFE 306.43 Hz

FR Std. Dev. 2.19 dB

HFE 6,450.8 Hz

Weighted THD 1.201

Gain 3.14 dB

The integrated mic has a decent performance. Recorded speech sounds thin but fairly clear and easy to understand.

SpNR 15.02 dB

Noise Gate Always On

Speech + Pink Noise Handling

Speech + Pink Noise Audio Sample

Speech + Subway Noise Handling

Speech + Subway Noise Audio Sample

The integrated mic has a mediocre noise handling performance. If you're on the phone in a loud environment like a subway station, your voice may be drowned out by background noise.

Active Features

Battery Type Rechargable

Continuous Battery Life 42.3 hrs

Additional Charges 0.0

Total Battery Life 42.3 hrs

Charge Time 1.8 hrs

Power-Saving Feature No

Audio While Charging No

Passive Playback Yes

Charging Port USB-C

The JBL Tune 660NC Wireless have a very good battery performance. With their ANC on, they provide just over 42 hours of continuous playback, which should be more than enough for a few days of use. However, they're advertised to last around 55 hours with the ANC off. Also, the manufacturer says you can get two hours of playback from a five-minute 'Quick Charge', but we don't currently test for that. Unfortunately, they don't have any power-saving features like an auto-off timer or standby mode. If you run out of battery life, you can use the headphones passively with the included audio cable. Note that battery performance can vary with real-life use, so you may have a different experience.

App Name No App

iOS No

Android No

macOS No

Windows No

Equalizer No

ANC Control No

Mic Control No

Room Effects No

Playback Control No

Button Mapping No

Surround Support No

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version 5.0

Multi-Device Pairing 2 Devices

NFC Pairing No

Line Of Sight Range 335.00 ft (102.11 m)

PC Latency (SBC) 176 ms

PC Latency (aptX) N/A

PC Latency (aptX HD) N/A

PC Latency (aptX-LL) N/A

iOS Latency 160 ms

Android Latency 237 ms

Update 11/08/2021: These headphones were updated to Test Bench 1.5 and their latency values have changed. Our previous Test Bench 1.4 measurements reported 'iOS Latency' at 119 ms and 'Android Latency' at 166 ms. However, our new test bench uses an average of three measurements instead of one, resulting in 160 ms of latency on iOS and 237 ms on Android. As a result, we have updated our text to better reflect test bench 1.5 measurements.

The JBL Tune 660NC have great Bluetooth connectivity. You can pair them with up to two devices at once, which allows you to switch from listening to music on your phone to watching a movie on your computer without re-pairing the headphones. An incoming call always takes priority, no matter what device's audio you're listening to, though. Unfortunately, their latency on PCs as well as iOS and Android devices is somewhat high, which could be an issue if you want to use them to watch videos or play games. That said, some apps and devices seem to compensate for latency, so your real-world experience may vary.

Non-BT Line Of Sight Range N/A

Non-BT Latency N/A

Analog Audio Yes

USB Audio No

Detachable Yes

Length 4.10 ft (1.25 m)

Connection 1/8" TRS

Analog/USB Audio Latency 0 ms

Update 05/10/2021: We have provided additional information regarding the audio cable. The scoring of this box hasn't changed.

The JBL Tune 660NC Wireless can be used wired with their included 1/8" TRS to TRRS cable. However, you can only receive audio when using this cable as the TRS connector can't transmit stereo audio or mic audio at the same time. They also come with a USB-C to USB-A cable to charge the headphones.

Analog Audio Only

Wired USB No

Non-BT Wireless No

PS4 Analog Audio Only

PS4 Wired USB No

PS4 Non-BT Wireless No

PS5 Analog Audio Only

PS5 Wired USB No

PS5 Non-BT Wireless No

Xbox One Analog Audio Only

Xbox One Wired USB No

Xbox One Non-BT Wireless No

Xbox Series X|S Analog Audio Only

Xbox Series X|S Wired USB No

Xbox Series X|S Non-BT Wireless No

The JBL Tune 660NC Wireless are compatible with Xbox and Xbox Series X if you plug their 1/8" TRS to TRRS cable into a controller. However, you can only receive audio.

Type No Base/Dock

USB Input No

Line In No

Line Out No

Optical Input No

RCA Input No

Dock Charging No

Power Supply No Base/Dock

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

The JBL Tune 660NC Wireless headphones come in a few different colors: 'Black,' 'White', 'Blue', and 'Pink'. We tested the 'Black' variant but expect our results to be valid for the others too. You can see the label for the unit we tested here. If you come across another variant or your headphones are different, please let us know in the discussions so we can update our review.

Compared To Other Headphones

The JBL Tune 660NC are Bluetooth on-ear headphones similar to the JBL Tune 510BT Wireless headphones, with an added ANC feature. Unfortunately, it does a sub-par job of isolating you from noise next to other ANC on-ear headphones, like the Beats Solo Pro Wireless.

If you're looking for other options, check out our lists of the best on-ear headphones, the best noise cancelling headphones, and the best wireless Bluetooth headphones.

The JBL Live 460NC Wireless are slightly better on-ear headphones than the JBL Tune 660NC Wireless. The Live 460NC are more comfortable and feel better-built.  They have a better performing active noise cancelling (ANC) feature and are compatible with the JBL Headphones app, which allows you to adjust their sound profile using their parametric EQ and presets. However, the Tune 660NC have longer continuous battery life.

The JBL Tune 660NC Wireless are better than the JBL Tune 510BT Wireless for most purposes. They have longer continuous battery life and leak less audio. They also have an ANC feature that blocks out much more ambient noise than the 510BT can passively, but their noise isolation performance is sub-par overall. On the other hand, the 510BT deliver sound more consistently.

The JBL TUNE 750BTNC Wireless are better for most purposes than the JBL Tune 660NC Wireless. The 750BTNC have a much better ANC feature and a somewhat more neutral sound profile, which some listeners may prefer. They also have a more stable fit and a better build quality. On the other hand, the 660NC have longer continuous battery life, and their integrated mic has a significantly better recording quality.

The JBL Live 650 BTNC Wireless are better headphones than the JBL Tune 660NC Wireless. The Live 650 BTNC are more comfortable, stable, and work with a companion app that gives you access to a parametric EQ so you can customize how they sound. Their ANC feature has a much better performance and blocks out a good amount of mid-range noise like ambient conversations. On the other hand, the Tune 660NC have longer continuous battery life, and their microphone has a better recording quality.

The JBL Live 400BT Wireless are better than the JBL Tune 660NC Wireless for most purposes. The Live 400BT have a more stable fit and a better build quality. They also work with a companion app that offers a parametric EQ and presets, so you can customize their sound. The Tune 660NC have onboard controls that offer better feedback and include mic control. They also have longer continuous battery life and an ANC feature, although it doesn't offer much improvement over the headphones' passive noise isolation performance. The Live 400BT do a slightly better job of blocking out mid-range noise like conversations, even without an ANC system.

The JBL Tune 660NC and the Beats EP have different strengths, and which you may prefer depends on your preferences. The JBL are wireless Bluetooth headphones and have better onboard controls. They also do a better job of isolating you from ambient sound, thanks to their ANC, and don't leak as much audio. On the other hand, the Beats are wired headphones and have a slightly more neutral sound profile, which some listeners may prefer. Their mic also has a better recording quality.

The JBL Tune 660NC are better for most purposes than the Sony WH-XB700 Wireless. The JBL have a more neutral sound profile, which some listeners may prefer, a better mic recording quality, and longer continuous battery life. They also have an ANC feature, although it has a disappointing performance. On the other hand, the Sony have a more comfortable, stable fit and a better build quality.

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Source: https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/tune-660nc-wireless

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