The Beats Solo3 Wireless have a weight of 215g, these weigh below 320g, which we consider as the highest average a headphone should weigh for comfort during long use. We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. The JBL Live 660NC, at 265g
are heavier than the Beats Solo3 Wireless with a difference 50g
Detachable cables are cables that have connectors on both ends.
One end goes into your headphone cups, while the other end is inserted into a source device. Some new headphones, and not just the expensive ones, are coming with detachable cables, Beats Solo3 Wireless are one of those. With a detachable cable, JBL Live 660NC too can use alternative cables and if the cable is pulled, it will pop out instead of breaking.
Beats Solo3 Wireless are foldable, which makes them more portable. Foldable headphones are easier to transport and take up less storage space. The JBL Live 660NC too can fold up, foldable headphones can reduce their size by 60% to 70% when folded.
Twisted headphone cables can be a great source of annoyance and inconvenience, Beats Solo3 Wireless's cable is designed to minimize tangling. Constant twisting of the cables can also lead to bends in the copper wires, affecting sound quality, or
completely damaging your headphones. JBL Live 660NC too have a cable designed to help prevent tangles.
A long cable ensures more freedom of movement, but remember that every cable based on the conducting material used has a certain amount of parasitic resistance, inductance, and capacitance. How much depends on the length and construction. Beats Solo3 Wireless comes with a 1.3meters cable.
JBL Live 660NC comes with a 1.2meters cable. Almost any cable should be fine in sound quality If you're looking at lengths up to 2 - 3 meters. On-ear headphones have smaller earpads that sit on top of your ears, this Beats Solo3 Wireless comfortably rests on top of your outer ears.
As it doesn't block out everything from the outside world, it's preferred in places like office environments and recommended for outdoor activities. Beats Solo3 Wireless have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beats Solo3 Wireless's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JBL Live 660NC and Beats Solo3 Wireless have stereo speakers
Passive Noise Cancellation uses well-designed ear cups to seal out unwanted noise.
This is used for both in-ear earphones and over-ear headphones where the headphone itself will keep surrounding noise out. The Beats Solo3 Wireless sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that also the JBL Live 660NC isolates you from ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Beats Solo3 Wireless's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass. JBL Live 660NC's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, this implies that
Beats Solo3 Wireless got a juicier bass than the JBL Live 660NC
High frequency response measures if and how well an audio component reproduces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Beats Solo3 Wireless's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble. JBL Live 660NC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
Sound pressure is the average variation in atmospheric pressure caused by the sound, the sound level .i.e how loud something is can be perceived differently by different people so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The sound pressure level, SPL, is the pressure level of a sound, measured in decibels, dB, Beats Solo3 Wireless's measurement is 100dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. JBL Live 660NC's sound pressure level measurement is 97dB/mW. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the headphone.
Beats Solo3 Wireless driver unit is 40mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass. JBL Live 660NC driver unit is 40mm in diameter,
making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty reproducing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better sound.
Defined as the device's resistance to the electromagnetic current, when electricity flows through a conductor, it experiences electrical resistance that counters the flow of current. The resistance of a conductor is measured in ohms. Beats Solo3 Wireless's impedance is 35Ohms, the lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.
JBL Live 660NC's impedance is 32Ohms. The impedance of earbuds is the electrical resistance of the driver unit present on the inside. Neodymium magnets when used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power.
They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, SPL, with the use of high magnetic flux. The Beats Solo3 Wireless have this type of magnet. If your headphones play wirelessly, cancel ambient noise, or enhance your listening experience with active features, their battery life will reduce over time.
The device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Beats Solo3 Wireless's battery life is 40 hours
JBL Live 660NC's battery life is 50 hours. Each time you recharge your headphones, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first. But over a few years, you may find that your device, no longer plays for long like it used to. It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Beats Solo3 Wireless's battery.
It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the headphones for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods. JBL Live 660NC takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery
Beats Solo3 Wireless have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your headphones.
JBL Live 660NC too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your headphones, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. Beats Solo3 Wireless's battery power is 400mAh, more battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
A rechargeable battery is a type of electrical battery that can be charged, discharged into a load, and recharged many times, as opposed to a disposable or primary battery, which is supplied fully charged and discarded after use. Beats Solo3 Wireless's battery can be recharged and used over again. The JBL Live 660NC too have a rechargeable battery.
Beats Solo3 Wireless can be used wirelessly, wireless devices allow you more freedom of movement. The JBL Live 660NC also can be used wirelessly
2.4GHz wireless is used for devices such as headsets such as the Beats Solo3 Wireless, keyboards, and mice similar to Bluetooth but with a proprietary radio frequency. It typically offers better performance than Bluetooth, with low latency and good stability.
Beats Solo3 Wireless support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power on a single cable. The USB-C plug is now part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets, it features reversible plug orientation and cable direction. JBL Live 660NC too have USB TYPE-C
Beats Solo3 Wireless support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate. The JBL Live 660NC support AAC as well.
Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances. The Beats Solo3 Wireless can connect at a 122meters distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.
The JBL Live 660NC can connect at a 10meters distance via Bluetooth
Being an industry standard audio plug, a standard 3.5mm male connector is suitable for use with all MP3 players and computer sound cards. This means that it is commonly used in stereo headphones to your phone or connecting your phone to an external amplifier, sound bars, your car radio, etc. Beats Solo3 Wireless has this connector giving it a wider range of connectivity with most of the sound devices out there.
All plugs have at least a tip and sleeve with the number of rings that stand as a differentiating factor. Beats Solo3 Wireless have only 2 microphones, more microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise. There is a control panel on the Beats Solo3 Wireless body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
The JBL Live 660NC too have a control panel on them. Beats Solo3 Wireless can be used as a headset. A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone.
Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc. JBL Live 660NC can be used as a headset.
since they have a built-in microphone
The period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Beats Solo3 Wireless have a warranty period of 1 years
The JBL Live 660NC have a warranty period of 1years.
Carrying headphones without a case, or putting them in bags without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. The Beats Solo3 Wireless come with their own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation. JBL Live 660NC too have a travel bag or case included.
