I consider my ears to be average size, and these cups indeed fit OVER my entire ear rather than on top. If your ears are larger, you might try maneuvering the cup a little to see if they fit inside the oval hole better. The foam is comfortable yet dense enough to significantly deaden ambient noise without being turned on.Once turned on, there is a dedicated button to select “ANC” (active noise cancellation via use of counter-frequencies that does an impressive job of further deadening noise) or “Ambient Aware” (which uses the mic to let in ambient sound so you’re not oblivious to traffic, people speaking, etc.). You could use these on a flight to block out much of the engine and other noise without needing to play music, a movie, etc.Pairing these to my phone was quick and intuitive, with a pleasant female voice announcing the status. I’m not an audiophile, but can tell the difference between good quality and mediocre sound. They provide crisp sound with a nice balance of bass, mid and high frequencies that sound natural and accurate without having to adjust the EQ on my devices. Volume levels seem comparable to other Bluetooth headphones I own, though the mic on phone calls might be just a tad softer, though clear.No headphones are as compact and portable as earbuds, but I hate sticking them in my ears. My comparably priced on-ear headphones from a different brand also sound very good, but after an hour the pressure on my ears starts to get painful. By contrast, these fit snugly with just enough pressure to stay secure without discomfort. Over-ear designs tend to be bulkier and this is no exception, though it’s slightly more compact than other models I’ve tried. Yes, you still will look geeky, but who cares?Battery charging/duration seem fine, as is the build quality despite being all-plastic. Total weight is 8 ounces, which is 2 ounces more than my smaller, primarily metal, on-ear headphones. But that extra weight isn’t noticeable and overall comfort and sound quality is superior, so I have no complaints.

I have tinnitus (forever ringing in ears), so, I don’t expect to ever hear or be able to tell what’s the best audio experience beyond a certain level.The sound quality with these works really well, as much as I can tell with decent bass, and full range that I can hear.My only complaint is that I have average sized ears and the earphones on these are a bit small, as if they’re made for a child. The band across head is adjustable and the size on that is fine. The earphones themselves however, feel too small. As such they’re not overly comfortable to binge a whole season of something, or wear for multiple hours, but I’m going to accept that as a feature to remind me to step away from tech for a bit.

I like the fact that they totally fit over my large head, encasing my ears correctly at the maximum size pulled out. The pads are vey comfortable, and I can wear them comfortably for a long time.I like that the “quick start guide” said on the “Tech Spec” page: Power supply: 5V==1A. Some items do not specify, but with these I know not to use the 5V==2A adapter I have for charging them.The female voice is clear and easy to understand.The “noise cancelling” does reduce sound. I can not really tell much difference between “ambient aware” and “talk through” modes, even the sound I hear does change slightly, but on my wife’s voice, I really cannot tell much difference. However, when I am playing mp3’s through “Samsung Music” on my phone, when I switch to “talk through,” I quit hearing the music totally.I am impressed with the Android app “JBL Headphones”! It is very well done and I really like the equalizer. The “Extreme Bass” is my favorite! I am VERY impressed that I can listen to my mp3s on my Windows 11 computer using “Media Player”, not the music on my phone, but the equalizer on my phone in the “JBL Headphones” app still works!The phone function is fantastic! I can hear the caller perfectly in stereo, and my wife says that my voice sounds very clear talking to her.The buttons are smartly arranged and work great.

These headphones are ok but I don’t like that you can’t turn off the ANC. I didn’t download the app so maybe you can that way ?? The sound is decent but not as good as older generation JBL wireless headphones. They are not as clear and bass is weak. The comfort is also horrible because they say over ear but they sit on your ear. This set of JBL headphones was a disappointment for me.

Things to know -* I am not a technical audiophile. I like what I like, and I like the earphones I have for various reasons. All I can speak to is how stuff sounds to me.* I had three pairs of over-the-ear headphones prior to acquiring these. 1 Sennheiser wireless, 1 Sennheiser wired, and a cheap pair of Sony’s. I also have assorted ear buds and conductive ear buds, including AirPods Pro.* In short, I have a ridiculous number of listening devices. I want 2 things – volume and clarity. That’s really it. Seems simple. Is not simple.Okay, so I have had fantastic luck with JBL products in the past, including a pair of ear buds I adored. I wanted a smaller pair of OTE’s that had noise cancelling options for travel. The Sennheiser’s are a lot, even though they fold. Plus, expensive, so I am sure I will leave them somewhere in some airport and the sound is so concentrated they start to give me a headache after a few hours. Anyway, The noise canceling feature is very good. Love the ambient and speech options. By far the best feature of the JBL’s.The app allows for quick, simple preset EQ choices for different listening experiences. I had good luck with the voice EQ for podcasting. And across the EQ options, the voice stays front and center. Basically, lots of midrange.I started to notice issues that escalated along with volume. At higher volumes, a complex song kind of sounds muddy and midrange is blasting over bass and treble. Trying to pick out an individual instrument is difficult. The cacophonous noise separates itself out a bit better at lower volumes, but I like volume. Child of the 80’s, what can I say?The fit is good. No ear pain or headache. No bleeding except at highest volumes, which even I don’t typically use for prolonged periods. Except for the muddiness at high volume, these aren’t bad. The JBL’s will work for my purposes, as I want them for travel, when I am listening to podcasts. The battery life is fantastic.Bottom line – good for voice and casual music listening at lower volumes. If you are looking for serious music equipment, save up your money and get Sennheiser’s or something comparable.