JBL Live 780NC
JBL
80 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser HD 660S2
Sennheiser
57 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Live 780NC
No customer feedback yet
Sennheiser HD 660S2
95 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The Sennheiser HD 660S2 is praised as a significant upgrade over its predecessor, with improved bass and a warm, organic sound signature. Users highlight its excellent midrange realism, wide soundstage, and comfort, though they note it requires a dedicated amp and DAC to reach full potential. Overall, it is considered a top-tier choice for audiophiles seeking detailed, fatigue-free listening.
Pros
- Improved bass over predecessor
- Warm and organic sound signature
- Excellent midrange realism
- Wide soundstage
- Comfortable and lightweight
Cons
- Requires dedicated amp and DAC
- High impedance (300 ohms)
- Open-back design leaks sound
- Pricey investment
Sound quality 5
Bass improvement 3
Midrange realism 2
Soundstage 2
Comfort 2
Amp dac requirement 2
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Specifications
| JBL Live 780NC | Sennheiser HD 660S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.50 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Soft, ergonomically shaped earcups | velour |
| Headband | silicone | Aluminum, Plastic, Steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 38 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 8 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 42 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 300 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 104 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LE Audio | — |
| Surround | JBL LIVE780NC BLACK Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones (2026) | Audio Quality: Hi-Res certified sound (wired/wireless) with Spatial 3D audio and Personi-Fi 3.0 for a personalized hearing pr | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.9 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.7999999523162842 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 870 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | JBL Headphones | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live 780NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Sennheiser HD 660S2
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live 780NC
No current pricing available
Sennheiser HD 660S2
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live 780NC
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 41 specs.
