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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HifiMan Edition XS offers superior sound quality and an expansive soundstage, making it ideal for audiophiles. However, they have an open-back design which means they offer little noise isolation. They're better suited for quiet environments where you want to be aware of your surroundings. They are not wireless, making them less convenient for on-the-go listening. On the other hand, the JBL Tune 760NC may not deliver the same audio fidelity but comes with active noise cancelling, which is great for noisy environments like air travel. They are wireless, making them more portable and practical for everyday use outside the home. JBL's model is lighter and foldable, adding to its convenience, and it also includes a microphone, which the HifiMan lacks. If you're seeking the best sound for critical listening at home, the HifiMan Edition XS would be the better choice, but for versatility and convenience, especially in noisy situations or travel, the JBL Tune 760NC is more appropriate. Keep in mind the significant price difference with the HifiMan being more of a luxury purchase. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Edition XS
Very good for music
Good for gaming
Best in class for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Tune 760NC
Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.8/10
6.3/10
The HifiMan Edition XS is very good for music, while the JBL Tune 760NC is only fair.
Gaming
7.4/10
5.4/10
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for gaming, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9/10
5.9/10
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
TV and Video
9.5/10
5.6/10
The HifiMan Edition XS is best in class for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
7.0/10
The JBL Tune 760NC is good for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
Battery
N/A
40.9 Hours
The HifiMan Edition XS does not have a battery. The JBL Tune 760NC has 40.9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$269
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The HifiMan Edition XS has a price of $269 and the JBL Tune 760NC costs $80.
"The Edition XS easily compete with headphones in their price range with a very high price-to-performance ratio. The XS are an amazing value and offer performance not far off from headphones more than twice their cost. These will be a mind-blowing revelation for enthusiasts and music lovers who have only heard standard big-brand mainstream headphones."
"The JBL 760NC offers quite a solid and moderately-above-average sonic performance for wireless headphones in this price tier. As usual, JBL outperforms more conventional big names like Apple or Beats. Listeners are given a clean, detailed, and mostly neutral sound that, typical to Harman, holds a universal appeal that seems unlikely to offend."
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About HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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