Go the distance with awesome sound, wirelessly.

ugged-feeling wireless earbuds with “surprising” sound

My take on the JBL E25BT wireless in-ear headphones? They punch WAY out of their price range. The build quality is particularly impressive. They are not waterproof, but they sport a strong, cloth-reinforced cable that rests comfortably behind your neck. And they offer a surprisingly clear and balanced sound.  

Reliable signal and simple pairing process

I try out a lot of Bluetooth headphones and you’d be surprised how complicated some manufacturers make it to wirelessly pair up your phone. JBL makes it simple. As soon as I activated Bluetooth on my Galaxy S7 phone, it recognized the earbuds right away. Whether my phone was in my pocket or on a counter across the room, the wireless signal was strong with no audio dropout. Later, when I fired up my tablet to watch west coast hockey highlights from the night before, the pairing process was just as effortless. You can jump back and forth from different Bluetooth devices without a problem.  

Deeper and more detailed than I expected

Headphones at any price can struggle with Jay-Z’s “Song Cry.” The female vocals and shimmering sample of Bobby Glen’s “Sounds like a Love Song” juxtaposed with deep bass and boom bap drums end up sounding messy or muddy. Through the E25BTs, the song’s low end sounded full and on-point, while the upper mids and highs were well-defined and satisfying. While certainly not “audiophile,” I’d say these earbuds sound way better than “adequate” – this is max value for the price.  

Hands-free, wireless calling

JBL also makes it easy to make and take phone calls wirelessly. There’s a mic built in and a three-button remote on the cable. Use the remote to answer calls, skip songs, and play and pause music.  

Product highlights:

• 8.6mm dynamic driver in each earpiece
• Bluetooth 4.1 for wireless music listening and phone calls with compatible smartphones
• cloth-covered, wrap-around cord
• three-button remote for controlling music playback and volume with a smartphone or portable music player
• built-in microphone for making calls with a smartphone
• built-in rechargeable battery offers 8 hours of listening (USB charging cable included)
• includes 3 pairs of soft silicone ear tips to ensure a proper fit
• includes neck clip for securing cord in place while you move
• carrying pouch
• impedance: 16 ohms
• frequency response: 20-22,000 Hz