For several years now, wireless earbuds have been available mainly as in-ear models. With the Sense Pro, JBL offers a model using “open ear” air conduction technology. These wireless earbuds are designed to deliver detailed sound while allowing you to remain attentive to your environment and remain comfortable during prolonged use.
JBL Sense Pro: non-intrusive wireless earbuds
The JBL Sense Pro wireless earbuds are designed to rest on the ear rather than in the ear canal. This choice offers superior comfort, especially over long periods of use, while allowing you to remain aware of surrounding noise. Combined with a range of advanced features, these earbuds are designed to appeal to a wide and demanding audience.
Main specifications of the JBL Sense Pro:
- JBL OpenSound with air conduction: immersive sound without blocking the ear canal, virtually no sound leakage to preserve listening privacy.
- Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification with LDAC: lightweight and ultra-precise 16.2mm Diamond-Like Carbon dynamic transducer, for clear highs, deep bass and minimal distortion.
- Adaptive Bass Boost algorithm: increased dynamics and full sound.
- Adjustable ear hook: 20° hinge for a custom fit and an optimized listening experience.
- Four microphones and additional Voice Pickup sensor: advanced voice pickup technology and AI noise reduction.
- Customizable touch controls via app: total control of the sound experience.
- Total battery life of 38 hours (8 hours in the earbuds, 30 hours in the case) and 4 hours of playback on a 10-minute quick charge.
- JBL Personi-Fi 3.0: customize your hearing profile.
- Bluetooth 5.4 with LED Audio: seamless streaming and stable connection.
- Auracast compatibility: connect to multiple compatible devices for an amplified experience.
- IP54-rated water and dust resistance.
Open ear technology for music without isolation
What makes the JBL Sense Pro so special is their “open ear” approach. Unlike traditional in-ear monitors, which are inserted directly into the ear, the Sense Pro sit in front of the ear canal. This position ensures that the listener remains aware of surrounding sounds, which is essential for outdoor safety when walking or running.
This technological choice also addresses the issue of comfort. Many people find in-ear headphones tiring over time, or even painful when worn for several hours at a time. With the Sense Pro, the pressure exerted inside the ear canal disappears, enabling prolonged use without discomfort. JBL has also designed an ergonomic adjustable titanium alloy ear hook to ensure a stable fit, even on the move.
Air conduction for immersive sound
Air conduction is the key principle behind the JBL Sense Pro. Unlike bone conduction, which transmits vibrations through the bones of the skull, air conduction directs sound directly to the entrance of the ear canal, without obstructing it. The advantage of this approach is that it offers sound quality similar to that of traditional headphones, while leaving the ear free.
To optimize this technology, JBL has integrated 16.2mm diamond-type carbon transducers. These drivers are capable of delivering powerful, responsive bass, while limiting distortion. JBL OpenSound acoustic treatment also minimizes sound leakage, ensuring that people nearby can’t hear your music. The adaptive Bass Boost algorithm also adjusts bass in real time according to volume, while JBL Spatial Sound enriches the experience by creating a wide, immersive soundstage. By combining air conduction and software innovations, the Sense Pro offer a balanced audio experience, equally suited to music, calls and video.
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With the JBL Sense Pro, the American brand offers a modern and different vision of wireless listening. Thanks to open ear technology and air conduction, these earbuds combine comfort, safety and sophisticatedl sound performance. Their solid battery life, AI-assisted microphones and advanced customization via the JBL Headphones app make them the perfect choice for everyday use.
