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JBL J88a

42 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
price (40)
sound (26)
comfort (11)
bass quality (6)
noise isolation (2)

Negative
usability (10)
treble quality (9)
durability (4)
reliability (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 42 reviews of JBL J88a. The average rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and bass quality. The comfort and sound also get good feedback, but the reliability and durability get critical opinions.

price, sound, comfort, bass quality, portability

usability, treble quality, durability, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the JBL J88a is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Fool Me Once, Shame On You

After going through two JBL headphones, it is safe to say I will stay away from JBL at all costs.

- Good sound quality

- Cheaply made headphones. Delicately used, yet these headphones still broke in half. - Poor customer support. When I was looking for a replacement cable, their customer support could not offer a solution. - Headphone cups are not durable at all. As...

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

JBL J88a Black

good sound

The ear cushions seam is cracking by itself.

Feb, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

JBL J88a

I rated this a four having to replace the headphones but the support from Harman is supper. The warranty for these headphones are one year. Update: 1/2/2016, Harman JBL was out of stock for the J88's. They gave me the option to select another headphone...

Quality of sound is good

Left ear pad started to separate after one weeks of use. Contacted Harman Support (support@harman.com) they are going to exchange the J88a for J88i because the J88a has been discontinued. They provide a prepaid UPS shipping label to ship product back....

Jan, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

JBL J88a White

Great sound quality and noise insulation.

Low quality, flimsy construction. Band is attached at two tiny pieces of plastic, which easily breaks after normal wear. Not really built to endure daily use.

Nov, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

These were fantastic sound for the price but since I only got 45 days of use before the connector broke not worth the price...will update review if and when I hear back from warranty service.

great sound, integrates well with phone

connector to headphones broke within 45 days of normal usage...

Jun, 2015

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