Speaking of performance, the JBL 230NC does a pretty decent job. Headphones are easy to pair with both iPhones and Android phones. The process is quick and easy, as there is no need to press any cover button on the case. Headphones can be controlled using a dedicated JBL headset app. The app is available for Android and iOS smartphones.
The JBL Headphones application provides various details and adjustments needed when using headphones on a day-to-day basis. It also shows the battery percentage of the charging box and each headset. If the headset receives a firmware update, it is also displayed in the application. The application helps users to adjust the equalizer to get the desired output. It also helps you manage smart audio and video settings.
Users can also control touch control gestures with the app. There are three button features available on both headsets: touch, double-tap, and touch and hold. Gestures can be set according to your needs to control music, answer or reject calls, mute or unmute, and change sound modes.
Advancing your personalized listening experience, the JBL 230NC offers three different sound modes: Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Aware, and TalkThru. Ambient Aware helps you to be aware of your surroundings in outdoor environments, and TalkThru mode allows you to have a natural conversation without taking off your headphones.
In terms of audio quality, headphones do a decent job. The 6mm dynamic controllers offer a pretty immersive overall sound, but you need to adjust the equalizer through the application to get a harmonious mix of vocals, treble, and instruments. The headphones offer an impressive bass output, but active noise cancellation can be a bit disappointing. We tried to listen to music of different genres through headphones. From Conan Gray’s “Maniac” to Prem Dhillon’s “Shah Ji,” the JBL 230NC made a strong impression.