JBL - LIVE 500BT Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
User rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars with 647 reviews.
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Description
Features
Rechargeable battery
Offers up to 33 hours of use on a charge.
Built-in microphone
Enables simple hands-free chatting via a compatible device.
Bluetooth 4.2 interface
Enables simple wireless pairing with your Bluetooth-enabled device. Supports HFP, HSP, A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth profiles.
Over-the-ear design
For a secure fit.
Folding design
Along with an included carrying case enables easy portability.
Headset controls
Include voice assistant.
50mm drivers
Deliver powerful sound.
18Hz - 20kHz frequency response
For faithful sound reproduction.
32 ohms impedance
To efficiently conduct power.
108dB sensitivity
Provides powerful audio.
Stereo design
Delivers crisp tones.
4.4' cable
Permits a flexible range of motion.
What's Included
- JBL LIVE 500BT Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones
Key Specs
- Sound ModeStereo
- Connection TypeWireless
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
- True WirelessNo
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
- Headphone FitOver-the-Ear
- Adjustable HeadbandNo
- Battery Life33 hours
- Battery Charge Time2 hours
- Works WithSiri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
General
- Product NameLIVE 500BT Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones
- BrandJBL
- Model NumberJBLLIVE500BTBLKAM
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Sound IsolatingNo
- Minimum Frequency Response18 hertz
- Maximum Frequency Response20 kilohertz
- Impedance32 ohms
- Sensitivity108 decibels adjusted
- Sound ModeStereo
- Driver Size50 millimeters
Connectivity
- Connection TypeWireless
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
- True WirelessNo
- Bluetooth Version4.2
Features
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
- Maximum Talk Time33 hours
Design
- Headphone FitOver-the-Ear
- Adjustable HeadbandNo
- Foldable DesignYes
Power
- RechargeableYes
- Battery Life33 hours
- Battery Charge Time2 hours
- Battery Capacity700 milliampere hours
Compatibility
- Works WithSiri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Material
- Ear Cushion MaterialOther
Dimension
- Product Weight0.51 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC050036353687
Customer rating
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 647 reviews
(647 Reviews)Expert rating
Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
(1 Review)Customer images
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Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Noise cancellation, Price, Sound qualityRating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Awesome !!!
|Posted .Owned for 2 months when reviewed.Features
Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Noise cancellation, Price, Sound qualityThe product is amazing and I am satisfied with the purchase. Worth the price. Pros: - The sound quality is just amazing - Easy switching between multiple connected devices - Noise reduction is pretty fair. - Mic quality is awesome Cons: - The extender is pretty loose and drops off easily - I noticed that after a month of usage, the sound on the left ear speaker is less compared to the right. Overall, the product is good for both talking on phone and listening to music.
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Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Price, Sound qualityRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Good across the board
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Price, Sound qualityEasy set up, great sound, comfortable, and good price (I got it on sale). These were my first over ear headphones and I was so shocked by the comfort and sound. I would highly recommend- especially if you wanna make sure you like over ear!
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Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Battery life, Ease of use, Noise cancellationCons mentioned:For tv, Mobile phonesRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Easy to set up and great sound
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Battery life, Ease of use, Noise cancellationCons mentioned:For tv, Mobile phonesI needed an over the ear headphone to use with a Samsung Series 8 TV. Originally I purchased another brand RF headphone with a charging base. The base plugs into the audio out jack of the TV. Oops, my TV doesn't have an audio out that would work with that base. But it does have native support for a Bluetooth audio output. I exchanged my previous purchase for the JBL Live 500BT headphones. Pairing through the TV's setup was simple, and simply turning on the headphones while the TV is on initiates the connection. Sound quality is excellent through the headphones, and noise cancelling near total. I can't hear the phone ring, or the wife calling while I'm watching TV with these on! The charge lasts a long time. The specs say 33 hours of listening. I've probably gone over 20 hours before charging, but did not run the charge down in that time. I purchased these on sale, and my value rating is based on the sale price.
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Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Pros mentioned:Sound qualityRating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great sound, 4/5 comfort
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Pros mentioned:Sound qualityGreat headphones with wonderful sound quality but can get a little uncomfortable when using for long periods of time, especially for someone with big ears like me.
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Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
So glad that I bought these while on sale!
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Thought I'd try a different brand of headphone and saw these on sale and figured it would be a good time to see what the JBL's are like and I was blown away and couldn't believe that I'd gotten them for under a $100! Not only can I connect them to my phone at the same time, (phone calls take priority over everything else when connected.), but as soon as I'd charged them the first time and was on my deck listening to them a neighbor had said something to me and without taking the headphone's off, I'd pushed the Talk Thru button on them and could hear her clearly! Really believe that I got a good deal and really love them! Which are a lot more comfortable than the Sony WH-XB700's I have and seem to be better made quality-wise. Only complaint was the creaky right ear cup though I fixed that by spraying a little WD-40 between the earcup and the controls. Haven't creaked since.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Quiet Please
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5If you have been working from home like many people, these headphones are a must have. When I say that they block out the noise around me, they truly block out the noise around me. I am on the following platforms all day: Google Meet, Google Classroom, and Zoom. I need to be able to hear people and they need to be able to hear me without all the background noise and these headphones are my best investment. These are a MUST HAVE!
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Quality4 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Good Over The Ear Headphones
|Posted .Owned for 1 year when reviewed.Features
Quality4 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5My daughter had to have these. She used them twice, so I started using them. These are pretty good headphones. I prefer over-the-ear headphones over earbud-style. These are not the top of the line ones, but they are good for slipping into your own little world when you need to enjoy your media and shut the world out as needed. I have found that any JBL headphones are decent at the very least, and these do not disappoint. Over a year old and still working great.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
So Far, loving these!
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I got these to replace me BOSE headphones which the material covering the part that sits around my ears was starting to fall off. I use them mainly with my TV while watching movies. I have a blue tooth transmitter connected to my TV. This way I can watch movies without disturbing my family, especially at night when they are in bed.
This review is from JBL - LIVE 500BT Wireless Over-The-Ear Headphones - Red
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Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
(1 Review)- PCMagRating, 3.5 out of 53.5Tim Gideon on June 14, 2019JBL Live 500BTThe JBL Live 500BT wireless headphones support Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control and deliver powerful, bass-forward audio.Full Review
Q: QuestionWill these JBL headphones pair with the new Sony Bravia Television wirelessly, or do they need to have a wire connection?
Asked by Jeffg.
- A:Answer Hi Jeff, our JBL LIVE 500BT headphones features Bluetooth version 4.2 — as long as your Sony Bravia TV supports this version, you should be able to pair the headphones even wirelessly.
Answered by JBL Support
Q: Questionis the headband adjustable?
Asked by MIKE.
- A:Answer Our JBL Live 500BT has an adjustable headband. You only need to pull each side to extend it.
Answered by JBL Support
Q: QuestionAre these headphones noise cancelling?
Asked by NicoleT.
- A:Answer No the 650BT ones are. That’s like a step up from these
Answered by Jakefromstatefarm
Q: QuestionWould these be good for conference calls? I'm in meetings all day and I'm looking for a good pair of wireless headphones to wear during meetings from home.
Asked by KM.
- A:Answer I am using these over the ear headphones for a similar purpose. I find the quality of the sound to be excellent and the headphones, themselves, are good quality. The only downside for me is that after one hour or so, since I’m wearing behind the ear hearing aids as well, that they get a little uncomfortable. I take them off for a few minutes and am comfortable putting them back on after that brief rest period.
Answered by Oakbluffsmv
Q: QuestionDoes it have a mute button on the headset?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer While you're on a call, simply press and hold the button in the middle of the + and - button for 2 seconds to activate the mute function.
Answered by JBL Support
Q: QuestionI don’t have usb charging capability, need to charge by regular wall plug, does this come with wall charger also?
Asked by Nancy.
- A:Answer Nancy, suggest purchasing a separate wall plug or using the wall plug from another device (such as your cell phone, which is what I do). There are also outlet plugs that include USB charging capability. My opinion: JBL could have been a little more helpful in their response to you, since they don't provide the wall plug with the product.
Answered by Tripper012
Q: QuestionJust bought this JBL-live 500 wireless- I'm 81yrs old, hard of hearing ,however my eyesight is worse than that. Is there any READABLE instruction sheet I could get or use to set this up???
Asked by Marny8.
This question was asked about the related product: JBL - LIVE 500BT Wireless Over-The-Ear Headphones - White- A:Answer Here's a softcopy of our JBL Live 500BT: http://bit.ly/2OtM7dr
Answered by JBL Support
Q: QuestionDoes the noise cancelling feature continue to work when the bluetooth is off and the headphones are wired to the source.
Asked by MJ.
This question was asked about the related product: JBL - LIVE 500BT Wireless Over-The-Ear Headphones - Blue- A:Answer Sorry, but our JBL Live 500BT isn't a Noise Cancelling headphones. If you interested with these units, please check our line of available Noise Cancelling headphones here: https://www.jbl.com/noise-cancelling-headphones/
Answered by JBL Support