Expert review of the JBL Tour Pro 2
JBL Tour Pro 2
- You can answer calls with the case, thanks to the touchscreen display.
- Thanks to the Lithium-ion polymer battery, you can enjoy your favorite music for 10 hours.
- You can have very clear calls, thanks to the 6 built-in microphones.
- The noise canceling of the earbuds mutes the sound less well than the noise canceling of headphones.
First impression of the JBL Tour Pro 2
The first thing that stands out when I take the JBL Tour Pro 2 from the box, is the 1.45-inch touchscreen in the charging case. This makes the case feel sturdy and nice. When I took the earbuds from the case for the first time, they looked compact and sturdy. The box contains a charging cable, 2 sizes ear tips, and a manual to connect the earbuds for the first time.
Touchscreen charging case
With the touchscreen, I skipped songs, adjusted the volume, noise canceling, and equalizer, and set a timer. This way, I didn't have to take my phone out of my pocket and didn't get distracted. I could change the background of the lock screen myself. I think there's room to display the title of the song you listen to. I also want to see texts in the case.
Suitable for many genres
I like to listen to indie, rock, and EDM music. I luckily soon found out the earbuds are suitable for every genre. The earbuds provide a spatial audio, so you hear the smallest detail in the music. I could adjust the sound myself. JBL made presets for different genres. I noticed I liked the jazz preset best. For me, this highlighted the most details of the music.
Nice wearing comfort
The earbuds fit snugly in my ear. That's mainly because there's a part between the ear tip and the steam that fits the ear cup exactly. This way, I could close myself off from my surroundings. I'll tell you more about that later. When I exercised, the earbuds stayed firmly in my ear and I also didn't notice anything during my walk.
Connection with the app
With the JBL Headphones App, I adjusted my sound preferences. The app has many useful options with which I adjusted the earbuds to my wishes. For example, I got a check for the best ear tip size. Via Personi-fi 2.0, I did a hearing test after which the app created a profile for me. This way, I could experience the music best. The bass tones were deeper and I heard more details. I also adjusted the equalizer in the app.
Strong noise canceling
Thanks to the JBL Tour Pro 2, I could close myself off from my surroundings. The noise canceling of these earbuds is strong, so I could even concentrate on my work in a busy office. I could also turn off the noise canceling and switch to ambient mode or talk through. With this last mode, the music is muted and you can have a conversation with your neighbor. I heard some ambient noise with ambient mode, but not too much.
Conclusion
The touchscreen case is a nice addition to the design of the JBL Tour Pro 2. I used this touchscreen often, so I wasn't distracted by my phone. In addition, I'm happy about the quality of the noise canceling and I could close myself off from my surroundings. I also found the quality of the music excellent and I enjoyed the bass. I'm impressed by the possibilities of the app.
