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Here’s our pick of the pops, offering everything from wireless convenience to analogue high fidelity with looks to match
[ Words Caramel Quin ]
JBL TOUR PRO 3
£280 /go.stuff.tv/TourPro3
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he first thing you notice about these Bluetooth earbuds is the large touchscreen on their charging case. The good news is, that screen is larger than its predecessor and does more. But that’s just the tip of the techy iceberg here. JBL’s latest flagship wireless buds are bursting at the seams with features, including some that won’t become industry standards for at least another year or two.
The earbuds themselves are a bit on the large side but high-end, with a combination of 10mm dynamic and balanced-armature drivers delivering sublime, nuanced audio. They build on the JBL Tour Pro 2 model with those dual drivers plus improved hi-res streaming support, longer battery life, and the ability to retransmit audio from just about any other gadget. Active noise-cancelling, spatial audio and a comprehensive app all return as well.