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@humble_juniper_63 · Photo-verified
Owned 1–2 years · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
I did need to use the custom EQ to get my preferred sound, but the headphones take EQ very well. The ANC is quite good, but getting a good fit is crucial, as sometimes my thick hair and wearing a hat let sound leak causing a feedback loop that resulted in a crackling noise.
@bold_alder_18 · Owner-reported
Owned 1–6 months · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
The wireless puck is only really useful as a way to connect non-Bluetooth devices. It does not offer any other useful features as the app performs them better.
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JBL Tour One wireless headphones
At 8.7, its noise cancelling beats 83% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 64 of the 243 we've cataloged.
At 3.9, its audio quality beats 39% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 49 of the 243 we've cataloged.
2 of 2 would buy again. 2 of 2 still use it daily.
Owned 1–6 months to 1–2 years.
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 160 of 243 we've cataloged.
Usb-c is the most common — on 89% of the 139 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 243).
5.3 appears on 25% of the 153 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 243).
Bluetooth is the most common — on 44% of the 252 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 243).
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
JBL Tour One M3 Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 8.7 |
| 25 | 7.6 |
| 32 | 7.3 |
| 40 | 6.9 |
| 50 | 6.0 |
| 63 | 2.6 |
| 80 | 2.8 |
| 100 | 4.2 |
| 125 | 2.4 |
| 160 | -0.6 |
| 200 | -1.4 |
| 250 | -1.6 |
| 315 | -1.9 |
| 400 | -1.9 |
| 500 | -1.1 |
| 630 | -0.6 |
| 800 | -0.6 |
| 1000 | -0.2 |
| 1250 | 0.6 |
| 1600 | 3.7 |
| 2000 | 6.0 |
| 2500 | 7.3 |
| 3150 | 6.6 |
| 4000 | 1.9 |
| 5000 | 3.2 |
| 6300 | 0.8 |
| 8000 | 5.6 |
| 10000 | 4.3 |
| 12500 | -0.1 |
| 16000 | -6.4 |
| 20000 | -15.7 |
JBL Tour One M3 Attenuation (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Solid lines: passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Dashed lines: total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -1.2 |
| 26 | 1.0 |
| 33 | 0.1 |
| 41 | -0.4 |
| 52 | 0.3 |
| 65 | -1.2 |
| 82 | -3.5 |
| 103 | -2.9 |
| 130 | -1.5 |
| 163 | 0.2 |
| 205 | 3.6 |
| 259 | 8.2 |
| 325 | 10.9 |
| 410 | 12.4 |
| 516 | 13.6 |
| 613 | 14.8 |
| 772 | 19.7 |
| 972 | 23.6 |
| 1220 | 23.1 |
| 1540 | 26.6 |
| 1940 | 30.5 |
| 2440 | 35.6 |
| 3070 | 36.3 |
| 3870 | 38.7 |
| 4870 | 43.9 |
| 6130 | 47.3 |
| 7720 | 50.0 |
| 9720 | 41.2 |
| 12200 | 42.3 |
| 15400 | 44.4 |
| 19400 | 44.3 |
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 3.5 |
| 26 | 6.8 |
| 33 | 11.2 |
| 41 | 15.8 |
| 52 | 19.2 |
| 65 | 27.3 |
| 82 | 28.1 |
| 103 | 32.8 |
| 130 | 28.1 |
| 163 | 26.0 |
| 205 | 27.9 |
| 259 | 23.3 |
| 325 | 22.1 |
| 410 | 21.6 |
| 516 | 23.7 |
| 613 | 19.7 |
| 772 | 23.4 |
| 972 | 29.3 |
| 1220 | 29.1 |
| 1540 | 23.1 |
| 1940 | 30.1 |
| 2440 | 37.7 |
| 3070 | 36.8 |
| 3870 | 38.1 |
| 4870 | 43.7 |
| 6130 | 47.3 |
| 7720 | 49.9 |
| 9720 | 40.9 |
| 12200 | 42.7 |
| 15400 | 45.1 |
| 19400 | 44.8 |
JBL Tour One M3 MDAQS
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores, Scale 1 - 5
Virtual mean opinion scores (MOS) on a 1–5 scale, modeled from the measured response by HEAD acoustics’ MDAQS (Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score) model. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
The verdict
Despite some foibles, the JBL Tour One M3 is a great showcase for the future of wireless ANC headphones. Making the most of an internal DAC and Auracast, these headphones can be used with pretty much anything at any time. Its SMART Tx accessory can even share audio with other devices.
✓Liked: High-end features, Excellent ANC, Lossless audio over USB, SMART Tx transmitter
✕Could be better: Default sound odd, Requires tinkering for best results
What readers who own the JBL Tour One M3 report after living with it. Owner-reported, checked before publishing; ordered photo-verified first, then newest.
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HJEvery author writes under a generated pseudonym; a member can choose to show their name and photo beside it. A signed-in author’s email is never shown. Read more · A moderator saw a photo of this reader’s unit and it matched the product. Proof of possession, not purchase. Read more · Owned 1–2 years · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
Would buy againI did need to use the custom EQ to get my preferred sound, but the headphones take EQ very well. The ANC is quite good, but getting a good fit is crucial, as sometimes my thick hair and wearing a hat let sound leak causing a feedback loop that resulted in a crackling noise.
BAEvery author writes under a generated pseudonym; a member can choose to show their name and photo beside it. A signed-in author’s email is never shown. Read more · The reader says they own it. We have not seen proof, and we say so — no label here is proof of a purchase. Read more · Owned 1–6 months · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
Would buy againThe wireless puck is only really useful as a way to connect non-Bluetooth devices. It does not offer any other useful features as the app performs them better.
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3 of 5 would buy again
5 owners · owners report ~40 h per charge vs 40 h claimed
Comfort beat their expectations
Expected more from the fit and build
The battery beat their expectations
1 of 1 would buy again
1 owner
Nothing surprising about comfort
0 of 1 would buy again
1 owner
The noise cancelling beat their expectations
0 of 1 would buy again
1 owner · 1 photo-verified
Expected more from comfort
0 of 1 would buy again
1 owner
Comfort beat their expectations
1 of 1 would buy again
1 owner · owners report ~55 h per charge vs 53.77 h claimed
The battery beat their expectations
