JBL J55i

203 reviews

May, 2024

Positive
price (53)
sound (46)
comfort (20)
usability (18)
bass quality (16)

Negative
size (15)
noise isolation (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 203 reviews of JBL J55i. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability and usability. The comfort and sound are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed comments about the design, while there are some critical opinions about the noise isolation and size.

price, sound, comfort, usability, durability

size, noise isolation

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the JBL J55i is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for JBL J55i

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of JBL J55i from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 1.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com.

0% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (newegg.com)

expected more from jbl

Bought these expecting jbl quality. Only used them a few times per week and within less than a year the ear pads fell apart. Looking for another brand in the future in hopes of better reliability.

Low cost, decent sound for average listening

Low build quality, not worth anywhere near retail price

May, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Fine headphones but plastic broke after very little use

It's entirely possible that it's just my case that my plastic is bad but still I didn't get my money's worth out of it. Very inconvenient.

Sound quality is fine. Not really audiophile so I was fine with most headphones

The plastic part in the middle literally broke off after I had tried to put it on. I don't even use it much, around once a month (I really don't use headphones unless I have to). Then one day I tried to put it on and I simply stretched the earpieces to...

Apr, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

not worth the trouble

You get what you pay for. apparently, I paid for a product disintegrating on my head and nobody to take care of me, the customer. Wish I had just saved up for something sturdy with good performance.

ultra low price for over the ear phones.

Sound is average and cord is flimsy and shorts the sound out. The transport buttons work intermitently. I tried writing to get a resolution and was totally ignored. cord is too long and trips me up all the time. it's really really long.

Apr, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

GOOD QUALITY

-I only paid 25 bucks for a $100 pair of headphones. It's worth it for that price. I did have to buy a mic adapter to use the mic on my PC (my fault for not researching more).

-Great listening quality.

-Slight static when quiet.

Feb, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Sounds is okay but......

Don't buy this. Its 3 years+ old model which the technology and compatibility are seriously outdated.

Great sound

Painful on the ear. I experience this with every headphones I used in the past, wonder if the fault is the headphone or my big ears.... biggest complaint, MIC DOES NOT WORK ON YOUR PC OR ANY DEVICES BESIDES PHONES AND IPODS. I brought this headset so i...

Feb, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

very good quality

JBL J55i Premium Over-Ear Headphones with Mic-Black is very good quality, is very good sound. I like it.

Nov, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great sound, poor build quality

If you buy these, keep the warranty card that comes with them. It's the only thing that has the serial number and you cant do an RMA without it.

Great sound. Detachable cord.

The seam on the ear pieces came apart in less than a year of very mild use. Search other reviews, it is a very common issue.

Nov, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nice

Nice price ,nice headphones! I like it!

Oct, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nice

Nice price ,nice headphones! I like it

Oct, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Incredible Sound but average quality

Regardless, I would still recommend Newegg. Very good prices with fast shipping and processing times.

Great Bass! Clear highs. Newegg had a killer price I found hard to resist. Using on Samsung Tab and love the sound now. Came with easy instructions and nice storage bag. Newegg as usual had them to me fast

I had expected better quality from JBL. The soft vinyl wrapped foam ear pieces gave way. The joint from cloth to the vinyl has separated. This has affected the overall sound

Jul, 2015

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