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Updated April 11, 2024·
If portability and noise isolation are priorities for you, the JBL Live 770NC headphones, with active noise cancelling and a foldable design, would be suitable for your commutes and air travel. They also have a wireless option, built-in controls, an app with equalizer customization, and a microphone for calls, although they are not ideal for gaming or watching TV. In contrast, the Philips SHP9500 provides an excellent sound quality and is particularly good for music and TV with an open-back design for a more immersive soundstage, but lacks noise isolation, wireless connectivity, and a built-in mic, making it less versatile for travel and exercise. Choose the JBLs if you need an all-rounder with convenience features, or the Philips if you prioritize sound quality and don’t need wireless functionality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live 770NC
Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
Excellent for music
Good for gaming
Excellent for TV and video
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.4/10
9.2/10
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the JBL Live 770NC is good.
Gaming
5.6/10
7.2/10
The Philips SHP9500 is good for gaming, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9/10
8.0/10
The Philips SHP9500 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.
TV and Video
5.8/10
9.0/10
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0/10
2.5/10
The JBL Live 770NC is good for noise reduction, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Battery
76.0 Hours
N/A
The JBL Live 770NC has 76 hours of battery life. The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery.
Cost
$130
$48
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$50
$100
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The JBL Live 770NC has a price of $130 and the Philips SHP9500 costs $48.
"You can’t go wrong with the Philips SHP9500 for their price. Their audio quality is superb, and the fact that you can use them for just about anything you can think of makes them well worth your money"
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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.
About Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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