JBL - Reflect Mini 2 Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Black

I almost gave up on ever finding a quality headset (any type) that was comfortable, durable, and I could live with. I tried top of the line, over the ear, Bose 35 and Sony x1000 noise canceling headphones, Bose & Sony in-ear, Jaybird X4, and several others. (didn't try the Bose Sport though as I didn't care for the battery life and less water resistance of the sport) STICKING WITH THE JBLs - Great sound. Balanced, no need to mess with equalizer settings, no harsh ear pounding bass and mids which to me is just annoying unless you like that ear pounding. - Noise Isolation. These are NOT active noise canceling like the Bose sets. However they do a good job of sealing out the noise with a pretty good ear fit. If I used cars/planes often I would consider also getting the Bose Comfort 30's. - Mostly Comfortable/ Very lightweight. I can wear these for hours without irritation although the Bose in-ear QuietComfort 20's and 30's were more comfortable right out of the box. Of course the Bose 20's & 30's are active noise canceling whereas the JBL's are noise isolating requiring a tighter fit to block background external sounds. The Reflect minis can sometimes be mildly uncomfortable IF I try to push them into my ears too far or they are not adjusted properly. During runs there is no way these are falling out. And lightweight enough to not even notice them on my neck. - Water resistant. To me this just means I won't break them easily and as a bonus I can listen while in the hot tub/bath. Also more water resistant than the Bose Sport's IPX4. - Bluetooth works fine and phone calls come through in both ears really making the conversation clear. No disconnects after a week of use. - Battery life. I wanted something with at least 6 hours of playtime. So far I've been able to use these all day with no need to plug in. Bose Sports had shorter battery life. -$200 cheaper than the Bose QuietComfort 30's. Here are the only negatives on this headset. - Music advance. You have to press the incr/decr volume key 3 seconds to advance or rewind a music track. Really? Why not just make it double click on the pause or vol button. but, Ok I can live with that. Overall I was looking for great sounding headphones that I could use at my desk, around home, and while exercising regardless of price and the Reflect Mini2s are working out great.

I've always had trouble with ear buds as I have small ears, but usually I can find a set that will have the smaller tips and will be secure and not flop out. I got these as a replacement for a Jabra set that I absolutely loved, but had a very short life. After my second pair died, decided to try something else. The BB Associate suggested these and I expected that for 100 bucks they should be pretty good. If someone asks me, I'll give them they're, at best, Okay. First, the sound is not as true as my cheaper Jabra's or my over the ear Sony's. As others have said, the bass is kind of bleh. Best you can do is adjust your player. Second, the smallest tips still are too large and if I don't nearly screw each bud into my ears, they pop out while exercising or even just moving around. After a few hours, I know I've been wearing them. They are not as comfortable as my Jabra's or some of the cheaper wired ones I have. If I didn't really need a replacement as I was going on a trip, I'd have returned them for the comfort, in-ear issues, alone. I'd think the volume was low and it turned out that the ear bud had slipped out of my ear. And, yes, I know how to use them. The little case that comes with them sucks. That's the only way to describe it. There's no way to close the top and they fall out in my bag. You have to get a better thing to carry them in. On the positive side. they charge from the mic/control slide. This is way better than trying to get a micro usb plug into an ear bud as others do. They were easy to set up, hold a charge pretty well even after hours of use. Despite the bass issue, they sound pretty good (when they stayed in my ears). They didn't lose a connection if I strayed from the bluetooth device, and I like the feel, the build of them. If you want sport bluetooth earbuds but don't want to spend mega bucks these might work for you. It's really difficult to find any that will take a beating, stay in your ears, comfortably, and are reasonably priced. You just need to have bigger ears, your own traveling case, and not care too much about bass.

I have had jaybirds for going on 6 years or more. I have had several different models and never had a problem or complaint. I usually wear them over the top of my ear because I wear them under a bandana, well they changed the design of them which I thought would make them harder to do so but after research I see that I was wrong. So instead I thought I would try jbl thinking I have always heard good things about them. Of course they can't be worn the way I was hoping which is my fault for not researching but my jaybird x3 quit charging suddenly so it was a quick insurance claim without research. The sound quality on the the jbl is inferior to the jaybirds x3. Less bass and less volume. I read that I can use a third party app to control the equalizer but yeah no thank you. Jaybird has their own app which works great. I was very hesitant to switch and now I regret my decision. I wear my earbuds all day every day at work. I need a good comfortable quality sounding earbuds. I will exchange for the jaybirds once I get a chance but I live an hour away from a beat buy so I will have to wait. The battery life is good though and they charge quick. I guess I just expected /hoped for more. I rated them a one just because I am so disappointed in the sound comparison. Like little to no bass. I bought cheap iclever earbuds on Amazon (great brand for the price Btw) and they have better sound quality and bass then these and I paid like 10$ for those. Oh well I learned my lesson. Do research. But I do like the buttons.

Have used this set gently only in home for 5 days, no jogging or sweating, w/an iPhine 8. On 6th day of owning they now refuse to pair though fully charged. Blue light is on, and stays on. Can’t turn the earbuds off. When middle buttin pressed it usually says “Headphones On, Battery good. Connected” or “Discinnected. Headogine Off.” Now nothing. Unresponsive to center button press. JBL where is quality control? No wonder these were on sale: they're junk. Additionally, very slow to respond (when they worked) to microphone dictation on phone, almost useless due to delay. Callers say they heard a lot of static and noise w/any small movement. These would be returned for microphone noise even if they weren't dead. Used 2 sizes of ear pieces and was able to fit well for noise reduction, but they become uncomfortable after 2+ hiurs.

Good workout ear buds but not for everyday use. I got these to listen to when I walk my dog and to talk hands free on my cell phone. Since I wanted the microphone as close to my mouth as possible I let the cord dangle without the cable management clip. Unfortunately the weight of the mic/controls caused the cord to slip to the one side. Additionally, my ears started to hurt after having the buds in my ears for an extended period of time. I think these would be good for someone who is looking to use them for working out since the sound is good and the battery life (10 hours) is awesome and the cord would be tightened around your neck/head but they aren’t great for everyday wear. For these reasons I returned them to the store.

These headphones had an excellent sound quality to them. The treble was clear and the bass strong. Setup was easy and they held a charge very well. No complaints about the craftsmanship or the acoustic quality of these headphones! But I returned them. The issue was that they hurt my ears. Not just discomfort, but physical pain. I think the shape of the earfin was to blame, or perhaps the stiffness of the silicone. I tried the smaller size, but no relief. Ironically, I exchanged them for Bose Soundsports, which also utilize ear fins to hold their position, and have not had a single problem. So my review of these headphones is mixed. Excellent sound quality, but poor fit for my ears. Buy with caution.

PROS: Small light and good sound CONS: Multiple units purchased and both had issues. I bought these on 2 seperate occasions. the first unit had either a bad amp or bad driver. right side was full of static and popped alot. The second unit had a bad micrphone, and the butttons got extremely hot, which was very weird. Setup: Pairing is simple. Buttons: all buttons being multi-function, it could take some getting used to as if you ever so slightly hold or click too long the secondary action is activated Sound: Clear and precise bass, little lacking on the high frequency side. Size: Small and portable. The buds do protrude from the ear quite a bit. Overall: I can not recommend these until JBL fixes the issues. I can see one set beingbad, but multiple back to back? Thats a bit much.

I can’t say these are even worth the sale price. The store rep suggested these after I returned a different brand. Like previous reviews, I agree the fit is not for me. They fall out even with the wing attachment. The sound is better than mediocre. Some other buds have an app to improve the sound. These may be better with that option. I also have issues with continued connection. If I put my hood over my head I get an annoying In and out. I still have a few days before my return option is out. I can’t see keeping them. If by chance I can’t return them I’ll try a different manufacturer. These may work for some, just not for me.