JBL CLUB ONE Wireless Headphones Review

The JBL CLUB ONE have a similarly sleek and well-designed look as the JBL CLUB 950NC Wireless. They have an all-black matte finish and their headband feels premium thanks to its leatherette detailing. They also have small, exposed wires on each ear cup.

The JBL CLUB ONE are quite comfortable headphones and you should be able to wear them for long DJing sessions without experiencing too much fatigue or discomfort. Although they have a higher clamping force, they don't really feel like they clamp very tightly.

The JBL CLUB ONE have a good control scheme. You can manage calls or music, activate the voice assistant, and turn their ANC feature on/off. They've also added a Silent Now feature that allows you to keep the ANC on, even when your headphones are turned off and you're not listening to music, which is nice if you just want some peace. However, the button controls are all very close to one another, and it can be difficult to know what button you're pressing until you get used to them.

The JBL CLUB ONE aren't the most portable headphones. As they have an over-ear design, they have large ear cups that take up a fair amount of space. You can fold them up in two different ways to make them a bit smaller, but unfortunately, the ear cups can't swivel to lay flat.

The JBL CLUB ONE's carrying case is excellent. It feels really solid, and it should be able to easily protect your headphones from the occasional drop or bump. It also looks waterproof, although we don't currently test for this, and even when closed, the zipper is covered.

The JBL CLUB ONE have a great build quality that looks and feels sturdy and high-end. They feel better-built than the JBL Tour One Wireless and are mostly made of good-quality plastic, while the hinges and yokes are made from metal. Although we don't test for it, we couldn't find an IP rating for them.

The JBL CLUB ONE have good stability. They have a tight enough clamp that they shouldn't move around too much during a light run in the park. However, they may fall off your head if you're wearing them during more intense workouts.

• JBL CLUB ONE headphones
• 1/8" TRRS audio cable with an in-line mic
• 1/8" TRRS coiled audio cable
• USB-C charging cable
• Carrying case
• Manuals
• 6.3mm adapter
• Airplane adapter

The sound profile of these headphones is quite well-balanced. There's a touch of extra bass to bring out just enough thump and punch in your favorite mixes. There's also a bit of brightness so vocals and lead instruments sound crisp. If you prefer a slightly different sound, these headphones come with a companion app that has a parametric EQ or presets to help you tweak the sound to your liking.

The frequency response of the JBL CLUB ONE is okay. Bass delivery can vary and a drop in bass may occur if the ear cups aren't flush to your head, especially if you wear glasses or have thick hair. There are also some inconsistencies in the treble range and treble delivery seems to be sensitive to the headphones' positioning and placement.

The bass accuracy of the JBL CLUB ONE is great. Although the bass is slightly overemphasized across the entire range, it has a fairly flat response that isn't too overwhelming. This produces a nice, thumpy bass with a good amount of kick suitable for most music genres.

The mid accuracy of these headphones is excellent. It's very neutral and well-balanced, so vocals and lead instruments sound detailed, natural, and present.

The JBL CLUB ONE have decent treble accuracy. It sounds bright, although the peak in the mid-treble can make sibilants like cymbals sharp and piercing. However, some people may prefer this sound as it helps to make vocals and lead instruments crisper.

The peaks and dips performance is good. The small peak in the mid bass adds punch and body to your mixes although the dip in the low-mids indicates that it could result in a more muddy or cluttered sound. There's also a large peak in the mid-treble that can make sibilants sharp and even painful.

The stereo imaging is great.The group delay response is below the audibility threshold, resulting in a tight bass and a transparent treble reproduction. Additionally, the L/R drivers of our test unit are fairly well-matched in amplitude and phase response, which is important for the accurate placement and localization of objects and instruments (like voices and footsteps) in the stereo image. There's a bit of frequency mismatch, but this may not be noticeable to everyone. These results are only valid for our unit and yours may perform differently.

The passive soundstage of the JBL CLUB ONE is disappointing. Since they're closed-back headphones, they sound less open than their open-back counterparts. That being said, their soundstage appears relatively large, but it still sounds unnatural, and as if the sound is located inside your head instead of being out in front of you.

The JBL CLUB ONE don't have any virtual soundstage features.

The JBL CLUB ONE's weighted harmonic distortion is very good. All frequencies fall within acceptable limits, which should result in a clear and pure audio reproduction.

These are the settings used to test these headphones. Our results are only valid when using these settings.

The noise isolation performance of the JBL CLUB ONE is only passable. Their active noise cancelling feature performs similarly to the JBL CLUB 950NC Wireless and they struggle to cut down low sounds like the rumble of bus or plane engines. While they do a slightly better job of reducing mid-range noise like office chatter, they're much better at blocking high-pitched sounds like the hum of A/C units.

The leakage performance of these headphones is fair. Most of the leakage is spread between the mid and treble ranges. At higher volume, some leakage may be noticeable to those nearest to you, even in noisy environments like an office.

The JBL CLUB ONE have both an integrated microphone in the ear cups as well as an in-line microphone on its detachable TRRS cable.

The recording quality of the integrated microphone is passable. Your voice sounds natural but slightly muffled.

The noise handling of the integrated microphone is mediocre. It struggles to separate your voice from moderately loud background noise.

The battery performance of the JBL CLUB ONE is excellent. They're advertised as having a 23-hr battery life but we managed to get almost two hours more from our test pair. They also have an auto-off timer that can be turned on/off from their app. Try the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 Wireless if you're looking for wireless over-ears that last even longer on a single charge.

The JBL Headphones app is a good companion app. Although it doesn't have a lot of customization features, it does offer a parametric EQ as well as presets so that you can tweak their sound profile to your liking. You can also turn the ANC, talk-through, and the auto-off timer on/off.

The JBL CLUB ONE have good Bluetooth connectivity. You can pair them with up to two devices at one time, which makes it easy to switch between your phone and your laptop. They have a disappointing line of sight range, but this is more dependant on your surroundings, so your real-world usage may likely vary. While Android and iOS have somewhat high latency, the latency on PC is a lot less. However, some apps and devices tend to compensate for latency differently, so your mileage may vary in real-world usage.

The JBL CLUB ONE are Bluetooth-only headphones.

The JBL CLUB ONE can be used wired with any 1/8" TRRS cable. They come with one 1/8" TRRS cable that has an in-line microphone on it, so you can make phone calls or play video games. They also come with one 1/8" TRS coiled cable, which is suitable for DJing.

As these headphones have a TRRS cable with an in-line remote, they're fully compatible with PC or PS4 when used wired.

As these headphones have a TRRS cable with an in-line remote, they're fully compatible with Xbox One when used wired.

The JBL CLUB ONE don't have a base or a dock.