Whatever your preference, over-ear or on-ear, JBL has you covered with the release of the JBL Live 780NC and Live 680NC headphones.
Sporting 40mm dynamic drivers and advanced Active Noise Cancelling, JBL aim to reduce distractions to your audio experience and provide a stylish headphone, whatever the mood.
Both models possess smooth hinges to fold away for storage or travel and come in a variety of colours.
Fancy the bolder green, purple, blue or orange or are you a traditional black, white or beige fan?
Not only should these two new JBL Live headphones sound good and block out noise they also are designed to provide superior call quality when life gets in the way. This is achieved through dual beam-forming microphones with a enhanced AI-trained noise cancellation algorithm. Pair those features with JBL’s spatial sound functionality and these headphones may be for you
“At JBL, we are constantly pushing the boundaries to deliver audio that reflects the vibrant energy of our bustling cities. Our new JBL Live series strikes the perfect balance between high-end design and colour and technical precision,” said Grace Koh, General Manager and Vice President, Consumer Audio, HARMAN Asia Pacific. “By integrating AI-trained noise cancellation and Hi-Res Audio, we are ensuring that our consumers across the region, whether they are navigating a busy city commute or working remotely, are able to experience a premium, distraction-free soundtrack to their day.”
To make these headphones even more versatile they are compatible with JBL’s Smart TX wireless transmitter which can wirelessly transmit audio from a range of sources. For instance from devices you would expect such as a phone, tablet or laptop but also in-flight entertainment systems or even your TV.
| Feature | JBL Live 780NC (Over-ear) | JBL Live 680NC (On-ear) |
| JBL Signature Sound | 40mm dynamic driver with compound diaphragm JBL Spatial Sound 3.0 Personi-Fi 3.0 Personal Sound Amplification LDAC for Hi-Res Audio Wireless on compatible devices | 40mm dynamic driver with compound diaphragm JBL Spatial Sound 3.0 Personi-Fi 3.0 LDAC for Hi-Res Audio Wireless on compatible devices |
| Noise Cancelling | True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 with 6 mics | True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 with 4 mics |
| Call Quality | 2-Mic Perfect Calls 2.0 with 2 beamforming mics & AI trained Algorithm Call Equalizer Sound Level Optimiser | 2-Mic Perfect Calls 2.0 with 2 beamforming mics & AI trained Algorithm Call Equalizer Sound Level Optimiser |
| Controls & App | Customisable Button & Touch Control JBL Headphone App Compatible with JBL Smart TX | Customisable Button & Touch Control JBL Headphone App Compatible with JBL Smart TX |
| Battery Life | Up to 80 hours of battery life* plus 4 hours with 5 minutes of Speed Charge | Up to 80 hours of battery life* plus 4 hours with 5 minutes of Speed Charge |
| Colours | Black, Blue, White, Beige, Green, Purple and Orange | Black, Blue, White, Beige, Green, Purple and Orange |
*80 hours of battery without ANC, 50 hours of battery with ANC, on average
JBL Live 780NC and JBL Live 680NC are available at jbhifi.com.au and jbl.com.au from today for $249.95 and $199.95 respectively.
The new Live Series will be available at all other retailers from 1/7/2026.
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