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JBL Reference 610

JBL Reference 610

71 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Sound (33)
Comfort (15)
Value for money (12)
Build quality (8)
Bass quality (7)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 71 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the bass quality and build quality. The value for money and comfort also get good feedback, whereas there are some critical comments about the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the JBL Reference 610 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: Dr. Macenstein (macenstein.com)

Review: JBL Reference 610 Wireless iPod Headphones

Since the beginning of time, man has sought to cut the cable that attaches his iPod to his headphones. Primitive man used stone axes and crude cutting tools to smash the cables, but this often had undesirable side effects. Luckily, today we have...

This is unfortunately a side effect of Bluetooth's speed limitations, and not necessarily unique to the 610′s. The digital SBC (Single Bit Coding) that Bluetooth uses causes some of the data to be lost during transmission. JBL did their best to...

Dec, 2007

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the JBL Reference 610

alaTest has collected and analyzed 45 user reviews of the JBL Reference 610 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com.

73% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: Boris Cat (amazon.com)

Poor Headband Design

I agree with everyone that said this is a great produce. The weak link is the headband. It is very fragile and it did break. The guarantee had expired, but I called JBL to see if I could pay to get the headband replaced. The answer is no. Once the...

Aug, 2011

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Consumer review by: Anthony (amazon.com)

poor construction

The sound on these using the cord isn't as good as the Sennheiser HD280s or 1st-edition Bose QuietComforts that I've owned, but then it isn't marketed to be. Bluetooth is this model's selling point, and it doesn't disappoint (though I've never tried...

May, 2011

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Consumer review by: Eronimous (amazon.com)

Fantastic Headphones Until they snap on you!!! Don't buy.

I wrote the Eranimas review and wanted to update, I haven't really used amazon but I guess I ended up resetting my account or something. Well all the points I made are still valid concerning the sound.

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review by: Eranimas (amazon.com)

Get them while you can, phenomenal headphone

I decided to go wireless after accidentally sitting on my cord, in a rush, and ruining my awesome headphones. Well I did quite a bit of research when I was looking for my first pair of wireless headphones and I stumbled unto these JBL 610 wireless....

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review by: Eranimas (amazon.com)

Get them while you can, phenomenal headphone

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review by: Suzie Golightly (amazon.com)

610 Wireless Headphones

You made our Christmas! You promised it would be here in time and it was! Thank you so much for your prompt response to our request! You get 10 stars for that!! And our son loves the headphones. They are a high quality product with excellent...

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review by: Suzie Golightly "GettingLighter" (amazon.com)

610 Wireless Headphones

You made our Christmas! You promised it would be here in time and it was!

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review by: Marcelino Pantoja (amazon.com)

I love them!

I was looking for wireless headphone for my TV and ran into the JBL's and i love them. Fantastic range great quality and the charge life is incredible. I had never before thought that music could sound this way, this clear, this crisp! I enjoy music...

Jan, 2010

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