JBL LIVE BEAM 3 reviewed

We look at the new JBL LIVE BEAM 3 one of a series of new gadgets from the JBL team. See more about the product here on their website.
JBL LIVE BEAM 3 reviewed
Our testers were quite happy to hear that they had another JBL product to review. Their general consensus was that previous gear had been pretty good so they were curious to see if this trend was continued with these ear buds also.
The case has a good feel and solidity to it. Charging was straight forward, and the ear buds themselves seem to hold the charge for multiple days before needing to be recharged, and, as you will see from the product blurb, the case itself also contributes to the charge of the devices.
From a big picture perspective earbuds will still be earbuds. By this we mean that they can still fall out, and often at the most inopportune times, like on a ferry for example. Thankfully we didn't lose either of these ones, and there are different rubber rings to help you try and find the best fit, but, earbuds are still a slightly tricky thing to keep in, attached to your body.
Maybe this is just an old school observation, but you do need to perhaps decide if headphones, or earbuds are the right choice for you from the get go.
With this proviso, these earbuds performed very well. The sound quality is great, and the adaptive noise cancelling in particular really worked well. Going back to the, how does it work on a ferry testing, the JBL Live Beam 3 performed really well, making a noticeable difference in dialing down the roar of the ferries engines. This feature was particularly popular with the testers.
Overall it was a definite thumbs up for this product. Cheaper than some, but delivering a good quality audio experience.
More about the device here
HI-RES AUDIO WIRELESS WITH JBL SIGNATURE SOUND
The JBL Live Beam 3's 10mm dynamic drivers are powered by JBL Signature Sound. Each driver is perfectly tuned to deliver deep bass, balanced mid-range, and refined high frequencies - all at any volume level. JBL Spatial Sound makes you feel like you're at a concert as the sound comes from virtually everywhere around you.
CONVENIENT SMART CHARGING CASE FOR APP-FREE CONTROL
You can customize every aspect of your JBL Live Beam 3 earbuds with the 1.45-inch touchscreen display on your Smart Charging Case. The display gives you full control of your sound on any devices - laptop, TV, smartphones, or tablets -, without needing to access the JBL App on your smartphone.
TRUE ADAPTIVE NOISE CANCELLING WITH CUSTOM CONTROL
Tune out the outside world entirely or customize just how much ambient sound you decide to let in, with four noise-sensing mics that automatically adapt to your surroundings in real time. The audio compensation filter in the JBL Headphones App even allows you to customize and fine-tune the Adaptive Noise Cancelling level to your ear canal's unique shape.
Get customized sound without ever looking at your phone. Use the controls on the Smart Charging Case of the JBL Live Beam 3 true wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with Hi-Res Audio to customize all their features without opening the JBL app on your device. Adjust volume and EQ, control your music, take phone calls, see messages - you can even customize the screensaver with your favorite photos.
And that's before you even get to enjoy the monumental JBL Signature Sound of the Live Beam 3 earbuds themselves. Best-in-class True Adaptive Noise Cancelling tunes out distractions.
JBL Spatial Sound makes movies and music truly immersive. And if you have to take a call, 6 mics ensure perfect sound quality even in the noisiest surroundings. All this plus a 48-hour charge: 12 hours in the buds* and another 36 in the case - and they can charge wirelessly. The charging case features a loop to attach a lanyard for even more convenience. Great sound has never been simpler. (*with ANC off)
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