Audeze MM-500
JBL Tune 670NC
What Buyers Say
Audeze MM-500
The Audeze MM-500 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers, who praise their exceptional clarity, detail, and accuracy for professional audio work like mixing and sound design. Many users note that the soundstage is narrower and dynamics are flatter compared to other Audeze models, making them less ideal for casual listening without EQ. Build quality is high and lightweight, but some find the ear pads small and the fit tight. Overall, these are highly recommended for audio engineers and producers, though the high price and specialized sound profile may not suit general listeners.
Pros
- Exceptional clarity and detail
- Accurate sound for mixing and production
- Lightweight build
- High-quality construction
- Revealing and engaging sound
Cons
- Narrow soundstage
- Flat dynamics
- Small ear pads
- Tight fit for some
- High price
JBL Tune 670NC
Most users love these JBL headphones, praising excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and long battery life—many report great value for the price. One reviewer had a defective unit with no sound in one ear. A few users appreciate the easy controls, foldable design, and app connectivity. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive with a minor quality control concern.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for price
Cons
- Potential defective unit (no sound in one ear)
- No answers to Q&A questions
Scores
Specifications
| Audeze MM-500 | JBL Tune 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | premium leather | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | spring steel | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 90 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 50 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5min=3hrs |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 690 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 1★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Audeze MM-500
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
JBL Tune 670NC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Audeze MM-500
No current pricing available
JBL Tune 670NC
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
