JBL Reference 610 Wireless Headphones

I had been searching for bluetooth headphones...not for a cell phone but for an MP3 player...I like my music and it seems that some bluetooth headphones, because of all the compression for bluetooth, just don't sound as good as they maybe could...

So, I wanted good sound quality...I also wanted comfort...

I looked at various headphones, tried a few out...took 3-4 pair back to the store to exchange...but nothing was just "quite right"...

My impression of JBL was very positive...and I have a pair of old JBL Studio monitors from the late '60's that I had reconed, and they sound just great...

So when I discovered these JBL 610's, I thought, hmmm, maybe...

If you find them retail, they are expensive...listing for about $200, get them for about $120, and I found a new pair on eBay for $60...why not...???

Had them for about 2 months and here are my impressions...BTW, I have these paired with a Sony Walkman, NWZ-A829...

PRO...
Comfortable...cushioned phones fit around my ear...

Over the head band is fully adjustable, however, where the head band connects with the phones looks like a "weak" connection...I think JBL could have "beefed" that part up a little, although at this point I have had no problems...

Sound quality...better than I expected...highs are sharp, brilliant...lows are solid...base very clean, pronounced...very well rounded...Midrange could be slightly better...but my Walkman has 5 equalizers to choose from...I punched the mids up a bit and now am totally happy...

Unexpected...sound deadening is excellent...JBL does not advertise these as sound deadening phones...but they do a credible job in airplanes...

CON...
One week after I got them, the leather covered cushion on the left side ripped open along the seam, exposing the foam rubber inside...I contacted JBL, registered them for warranty....they responed by email in about 2 weeks indicating they were under warranty...another week passed and I got another email indicating they would either replace them or refund my money...told them I would like them replaced...They said another supply should be available late August...so waiting for the replacement...In the meantime, I'm still using them, the ripped cushion has no effect on using them...

All-in-all...very happy with headphones and certainly recommend them to anyone interested...

I love these Headphones! They have some of the best bluetooth sound available for headphones on the market. Paired with my iPhone in 10 seconds or less and the controls work with the iPhone also. I have used Insignia Bluetooth headphones too and like these alot better. Because of the bluetooth, there is of course some sound degradation when compared to a comparable wired brand (like my Bose wired headphones); however, this is to be expected and you can't beat the Wireless freedom.

These headphones are top of the line IMHO, really stylish and very comfortable to wear. The sound quality is excellent (paired with my iPod using the included bluetooth adapter) and the range is amazing - I walked around the house (up to 40' away with at least one wall between me and the iPod) and the sound quality remained consistent throughout. I also own the JBL 510's - the sound quality is very similar.

I would recommend these to anyone who appreciates hi-fidelity and the freedom of bluetooth, in fact I've purchased a second pair to give to someone for a birthday present.

Before I ordered these I did some research online, and I found most reviews to be good if not excellent. Yeah, I know there are a few out there that didn't care for these headphones, but after getting them myself I have to say I don't agree with any of the complaints. The sound is great for wireless. I have found that most wireless headphones sound quality isn't the greatest. The thing I find to be the bast about these is how fast they sink up with the bluetooth adapter that plugs into your ipod. The last pair I had were the cardo s-2, (and don't get me wrong they were good while they lasted) but the sound was nowhere near as good as these and I found myself holding the power button forever to get them to sink up. On the subject of the no microphone, don't need it, and don't care about it. So there's my two cents worth, and if you would excuse me I'm going to go use them right now.

very good item i like it very much,A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++