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JBL Tune 520C
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Key specs
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired USB-C
- USB Charging
- Yes
Microphone
- Microphone
- Yes
Design
- Color Options
- Black, purple, white
- Foldable
- Yes
Features
- Eq Customization
- Presets only
- Inline Controls
- Yes
Sound
- Driver Count
- 2
- Driver Size
- 32 mm
- Driver Type
- Dynamic driver
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
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