JBL Live Beam 3 Review – Outstanding sound with a nifty smart case

JBL has done it again – how often do we say that, mainly because when was the last time they did something that wasn’t awesome?  That’s what you get with JBL products – great sound, because they’re JBL and great design and features too.

I still think about the Authentics Range of speakers and how amazing it is to have Google and Alexa in one device working at the same time – still yet to see that anywhere else.

Anyway, sidetracked.  The JBL Live Beam 3 are the in-ear with silicon tip version of the “Live 3” range of in-ear headphones from JBL in 2024.

The Live Pro range of recent years have been nothing short of impressive, and these new Live models are keeping up the form.

Available in Beam, Flex and Buds the options mean you can get the set that you like for comfort and style.  It’s that versatility across the JBL range which makes them the choice in retail.

Beam is my style because I’m ok with the stalk (now, I wasn’t at first), mainly because it’s a shorter stalk than the first headphones to do this years ago (Looking at you Apple) and JBL has them in various colours, meaning I’m not the sheep out there on the street.

Not just a stalk, but the little silicon tip which means I know it’s jamming a little bit into my ear for a snug fit, but also a bit of passive noise cancelling.

Add to that the powerful noise cancelling of the JBL Live series and we’re on a winner here.

Listening to these on a plane the Active Noise Cancellation is sensational.  I’d struggle to say it’s the best, but within the in-ear competition, The JBL Live Beam 3 are top tier for noise cancelling, and critically to get something better you’re looking at twice the price.

Because these are $249 – and I’m seeing them already for $199 – that’s crazy crazy value.

Add to the noise cancellation a fantastic sound stage and crisp clear quality I really do struggle to see why you’d even look at another pair?

I get it, you want to be the cool one with the cool product – well, trust me, the JBL Brand isn’t exactly uncool folks.

Plus, whip out the case and you get instant cool points.

On the charging case is a smart screen that’s also paired to your phone so you can use it instead of your phone to control a huge range of features.

Everything from the noise cancellation levels, to volume, track controls and even timers and use the case as a torch when you’re fumbling to get that key in a lock.

All in all, utterly impressive stuff.

JBL’s Live Beam 3’s would have to be the best bang for your buck headphones out there right now and would make a great gift for Father’s Day or Christmas, or just a great treat for yourself.

If you’re at the airport about to fly – these would be a no-regret last minute Airport JB HiFi purchase.  If you’re flying internationally over in the high gate numbers, say hi to Mowhawk guy, he’s JB HiFi’s gun team m

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