00:00charging cable in blaze orange plus a three and a half millimeter aux cable for connecting your
00:07older devices. In keeping with the budget audio theme, JBL didn't include any protective case
00:11or sleeve with the product, which I'm not too fussed about since I personally don't use that
00:16stuff much.
00:30Anyway, given some of the more common features you're going to typically find in headphones
00:36today, it might be worth pointing out what you are not getting with these. You won't find any
00:41active noise cancellation, nor the ability to enable ambient mode. Now, no points deducted here,
00:46but just so you're clear on what you're getting and what you're not, these are meant to be more
00:50of an affordable over-ear headphone. And that over-ear design, by the way, means that you can
00:54still expect some passive noise isolation from the thick padding and all around ear cups. Now,
01:00if you're not the frequent flyer type, you might just find that the JBL 710 BTs here are enough for
01:06blocking out a lot of ambient sound. Now, also in the do not have category, there is no companion
01:12app with these. I'm actually okay with this, particularly if it's easy enough to manage what
01:18you need to do using the buttons on the headphones and spoiler alert, I found out that it is. Since
01:23there's no app to fuss around with, the setup is pretty straightforward. Press the power button
01:27to turn the headphones on and they should arrive in pairing mode. If not, or you need to redo it,
01:32holding the power button for five seconds should jumpstart this process. From there,
01:36just head to your phone or device's Bluetooth menu and look for the JBL 710 in the list. A small
01:41audio tone inside the ear cups is going to confirm your connection. JBL 710 BT feels a bit sturdier than
01:47your typical pair of cheap headphones and the extra synthetic leather padding adds to the comfort. You can fold the
01:53headphones as well for easy storage. Now, while JBL is known for some flash or even light shows on
01:58some of the company's portable speakers, these headphones are way more discreet than that. The
02:02subtle all black matte finish means these are not going to stand out, so they might be ideal for those
02:07trying to stay under the radar in an office type environment. The adjustable headband has a small
02:12section of padding across the top middle where it meets your head a lot less than some other over-ear
02:17headbands. But again, JBL is trying to save you some money here. Now, despite that, JBL designed the
02:22headband well, and the lack of all around padding is actually not that noticeable either via the looks
02:28or the feel once they're on your head. For my personal taste and comfort, the ear cups are a little
02:32on the small side. They're only just as tall as my ears and barely as wide, meaning often my earlobes
02:38are sticking out. Now, I don't think I have particularly large ears, but if I'm being honest,
02:43these almost seem more suited to a child's fit than a grown adult's, particularly for you bigger
02:49eared males out there. The headphones also do have a decent amount of clamping force,
02:54although at the same time, they don't feel uncomfortable. On the right ear cup are the
02:59physical controls. Not surprisingly, no touch controls or tap pads here, but call me old school
03:04because I like the ease and clickable confirmation you get with a physical button. There is a power
03:09button here, aux cable connection, a multi-function button teamed up with the volume up and down,
03:14and the USB-C charging port is actually cleverly hidden under one of the headband arms. Again,
03:21a nice subtle design touch. Let's get to where the rubber meets the road on these headphones,
03:25and that is the sound quality. I'm happy to be able to tell you the sound on the JBL Tune 710 here is
03:31outstanding. I was really surprised at the clarity and the full bass. The Tune 710s seem actually really
03:38well balanced, and at this price point, I am both surprised and impressed. I listened to a bunch
03:44of different music from top pop to chill vibes, podcasts, and phone calls. The headphones offer
03:49full and vibey bass, and the vocals were clear and clean. I couldn't make a single complaint about the
03:55overall sound quality of these, and I think they would actually impress even the snobbiest audiophiles.
04:01But that sound quality is only good if you've got the battery life to back it up, and these
04:05headphones do. You can get up to 50 hours on a charge, which will take you about two hours to
04:11fully recharge. During my two-week review period of intermittent listening, I still had plenty of
04:17juice left over. The only other small note I'll make here is that figuring out how much battery
04:22life might be left isn't that easy since there is no app and no dedicated battery bar. Just a small
04:27LED next to the charging port will show either green, orange, or red when you plug them in. I would wish
04:33for a bit of an easier way, but if I have to say it again, budget, budget, budget. They also have
04:38fast charging though, where five minutes of power is going to get you three hours of listening. This
04:43is quite impressive in a pair of budget headphones. New headphones and you're on a budget, the JBL
04:49Tune 710 is a surprise hit, delivering way more than you think it will. On the pro side, the sound
04:55quality is outstanding, and the lightweight folding design is great for travel. The headphones are
05:00reasonably comfortable with a good amount of padding and they feel secure on the head. The
05:0550 hour battery life is phenomenal, particularly at this price range. And the fact that it also has
05:11fast charging is a boon for commuters or travelers. Now, on the downside, I found the ear cups to be
05:17very small for me personally. I also found determining the battery life can be a bit of a guessing game.
05:24Now, aside from that, these are actually a very well-rounded pair of headphones that check a lot of the boxes
05:29shoppers are going to have. For that reason, I can definitely recommend the JBL Tune 710BT
05:35over-ear headphones for you.
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