Listen all day, your way. Introducing the new
JBL Live headphones
Clearer sound. Smarter noise cancelling. Designed to stand out.
London, 12 May 2026 – JBL announces JBL Live 780NC over-ear and Live 680NC on-ear headphones, built for all-day listening without compromise. Feel every beat with powerful dynamic drivers and advanced noise cancelling, designed to shut out even the smallest distractions. And it’s about more than just sound. With smooth metal hinges, refined metallic accents and soft-touch materials, the new JBL Live headphones deliver bold style and lasting comfort. Dropping in a choice of classic and fresh new colours that let you make your mark wherever the day takes you.
Soundtrack your day-to-day
Featuring 40mm dynamic drivers with a compound diaphragm, the new Live headphones bring your playlists and podcasts to life with clearer, more detailed sound. Listen uninterrupted with True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0. Real-time noise filtering and upgraded processing power deliver improved noise reduction, turning down even more distractions than before.
“Our JBL Live headphones strike a perfect balance between great sound and distinctive design”, said Carsten Olesen, President of Consumer Audio at HARMAN. “The design changes are clear to see but we have also taken care to improve audio performance with new Hi-Res Audio-enabled drivers, and refined, AI-trained noise cancellation algorithms to deliver more accurate, high-quality experience available at this price point.”
Slimmer, lighter, and sleeker
The new JBL Live headphones feature a complete redesign, made to look and feel good all day long. Whether you prefer a bold statement with the new Green, Purple, Blue, and Orange finishes, or neutral tones like Sand, White, or Black, there’s a colour to match any vibe.
Fully foldable, with a metal hinge and premium soft-touch materials on the ear cushions and headband, JBL Live lets you listen comfortably, wherever the day takes you.
Working on the move?
Take calls from anywhere with improved call quality. JBL Live features 2-beamforming mics with an enhanced AI-trained noise cancellation algorithm, minimising outside sounds and designed to deliver crystal-clear voice quality. Watching a movie while traveling?
JBL Spatial Sound transports you from the daily commute into the world of what you’re watching.
Personalised listening without limits
Now compatible with the JBL SMART Tx wireless transmitter*, JBL Live headphones allow even easier access to EQ and music controls, seamless connection to in-flight entertainment, and added personalisation through the touchscreen.
With new customisable button and touch controls, and Personi-Fi 3.0, JBL Live headphones are designed to create a more personalised listening experience that fits you.
JBL Live 780NC and JBL Live 680NC will be available at jbl.com from May for £179.99 / €179.99 and £129.99/€149.99 respectively. Both headphones will launch in Blue, Black, White, Sand, Green, Purple, and Orange.
*JBL SMART Tx wireless transmitter sold separately. Subject to availability
**80 hours of battery without ANC, 50 hours of battery with ANC, on average
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About JBL
For over 80 years, JBL has shaped life’s most memorable moments at the intersection of music, lifestyle, gaming and sports. JBL elevates listening experiences with superior audio quality and product designs that encourage individuality and self-expression. With unmatched professional credentials and industry-leading innovation, JBL is a trailblazer in the audio industry because of passionate and talented engineers and designers around the globe. JBL Pro Sound is the foremost technology pushing culture forward through major pop culture events and partnerships with the world’s top talent across music, sports and esports.
About HARMAN
HARMAN is a global leader in Lifestyle Audio and Automotive technology. We create intelligent experiences that enrich people’s lives on the road, in their homes, on the stage, and everywhere in between. Our iconic audio brands — including JBL®, Harman Kardon®, AKG®, Bowers & Wilkins®, Denon®, and Marantz® — bring premium sound to consumers and audio/visual professionals worldwide. More than 50 million vehicles globally rely on HARMAN’s technologies to deliver safer, smarter, and more intuitive in-cabin experiences. HARMAN is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and has approximately 30,000 employees around the world.