JBL Quantum 600 Wireless Over-Ear Eaming Headset with Microphone and RGB, PC and PS Wirelessly Compatible Only, in Black

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JBL quotes the battery life as up to 14 hours, but it should be noted that this is with RGB switched off. The headset can be charged with the included USB-A to USB-C cable and takes around 2 hours to fully charge. It should be noted that the cable is for charging only and does not deliver audio. Summary

While it is possible to use the JBL Quantum 600 without this software, setting up the Quantum Surround feature or DTS tuning on the headphones requires it. Without it, you'll have to rely on the default tuning of the headset, and you won't have access to any of the additional tuning and adjustable equaliser settings. The JBL Quantum 600s range seemed pretty good, I was perfectly able to walk away from my setup into my kitchen without ever losing audio or communication. This would be just over maybe 10 meters away so it seems to hold the general standard if not exceed it. At Rs. 12,999, the JBL Quantum 600 is very well priced for what's on offer, and its good design and RGB lighting are gamer-specific additions that I quite liked. Even if you're just an occasional or mobile gamer, the JBL Quantum 600 is a flexible headset that works across multiple device platforms for various purposes, and is worth considering for everyday use with a computer.The JBL Quantum line was a huge surprise to me. Whenever I think of JBL I remember the big headphones my dad would wear when I was younger, so I have always associated JBL with music, and rightly so. JBL has been manufacturing audio equipment for nearly a century, and has been a top dog in the music scene for well over a decade, but what happens when you take a rich pedigree of premium music audio and apply it to gaming? The sonic signature is expectedly tuned for detail, voice quality, and directional sense which matter in many games, but the JBL Quantum 600 did sound decent enough when listening to music as well. The default tuning of the sound is its only real weakness, although this can be adjusted using the equaliser settings. That said, the excellent detail and wide, luxurious soundstage did make occasional music listening enjoyable on the JBL Quantum 600. JBL Quantum 600 is a wireless headset that also has options for using a 3.5mm cable that comes included with the box. While that’s a nice option to have, especially if you’re using it on an Xbox One since the console doesn’t support the Quantum 600’s wireless format, but I ended up using it prominently in its 2.4Ghz wireless mode. Other bells and whistles include RGB lighting on the earcups, and a microphone that can be muted simply by pointing it upwards. Great features that actually made using the headset quite pleasant. JBL's range of audio products is incredibly diverse, spanning everything from affordable portable speakers such as the JBL Go 2 to extremely high-end audiophile-grade loudspeakers such as the JBL Project Everest series, which can cost up to Rs. 1 crore. In between these two extremes falls everything you can think of in the field of personal audio, including the company's latest headphone range designed specifically for gaming.

Battery life is average on the JBL Quantum 600, with the headphones running for around 10 hours on a charge In terms of quality, I find it really hard to give the Quantum 600 anything but props. The audio tune is where the issue lies. Of course, you can set your own EQ, but while gaming the audio is good, it just feels off. As I said it’s clean and high quality but the balance between frequencies doesn’t feel well-suited to gaming. Listening to music, however, brings this headset to life. It’s a whole different experience, they flourish and excel past most other gaming headsets.The cups have deep super plush memory foam cups that are wrapped in soft leatherette. These again scream high-end music headphones to me. I’m not sure what it is but it just had that feel to it, the whole headset really does feel like it is a music-focused set of headphones that had an edgy phase in its life and decided to become a gaming headset. Playing the popular PUBG Mobile on an Android smartphone with the headphones plugged in, the only real complaint I had was that the sound was a bit soft even at the highest volume. In a quiet room, this wasn't a problem, and I could hear both game audio and voice chat clearly enough. The directional tuning was on point, as was detail and the spaciousness of the sound which gave me a decent feel of the game. I won thefirst round of PUBG Mobile that I played wearing the JBL Quantum 600, with much credit going to being able to accurately sense where enemies were based on the sounds of gunfire and footsteps. When ‘wireless connectivity' is mentioned on a pair of headphones, it's usually assumed to be Bluetooth. However, Bluetooth has its weaknesses for gaming, primarily when it comes to latency. The typical delay in sound transmission can mean the difference between in-game life and death, so Bluetooth is usually avoided in favour of wired connections on gaming headphones. The JBL Quantum 600 does have a detachable 3.5mm cable for traditional wired connectivity, but the use of proprietary 2.4GHz wireless connectivity adds some utility for gaming while avoiding the latency issues of Bluetooth technology.

Wireless connectivity that is stable and free of any noticeable latency or sound quality issues is a big bonus as well, making this headset well suited for gamers who want to go cord-free. Battery life is the only area where the JBL Quantum 600 falls a bit short. This naturally also made for a great experience when playing games, particularly when the audio balance is set to focus on game sounds. Playing Spyder on Apple Arcade on the MacBook Air was quite enjoyable from the audio perspective, as the JBL Quantum 600 managed to keep the sound lively and cohesive, while allowing for ample detail and faint sound effects to be heard clearly. What was most impressive, and what makes this headset well suited for gaming, is its ability to simulate direction despite being limited to two stereo channels. Priced between Rs. 2,499 and Rs. 22,999, the JBL Quantum range offers various designs, functions, and connectivity options, all focused around improving the gaming audio experience. Today, we're reviewing the JBL Quantum 600, which sits roughly in the middle of the range and is priced at Rs. 12,999. This over-ear gaming headset offers both wired and wireless connectivity, and is tuned for in-game audio and voice chat. Find out just how these new gaming headphones work in our review. While most headphones are tuned for music, gaming requires very specific tuning, design, features, and connectivity options to be effective. With the Quantum 600, JBL has gotten much of this right. The sound is well tuned for gaming, but entirely adequate for a number of purposes including listening to music, voice chat, and more.On supported platforms, the dongle connects wirelessly with the headset after setting up your source device to output audio through USB. On my MacBook Air, I was additionally able to set the audio output to either Game or Chat mode, which optimised the sound for each specific purpose. The dongle has an indicator light that stays static when the headset is connected, and a connect button to connect to the headphones if needed. However, I didn't ever have to use the button, as the headphones automatically connected to the dongle without any trouble every time.

While the Quantum 600 didn’t really give me anything to complain about, it’s definitely obvious what you’re getting into. JBL definitely has a specific kind of sound in its products, and the Quantum 600 is no exception with its slightly bassier, elevated lows and subdued highs. By no means did it ever actually sound bad; on the contrary, listening to music was downright fantastic. It’s just not really the sound signature I personally prefer.Reminiscent of a car’s paint this adds a sweet quality feel to the whole headset. If I didn’t know better I would think it was actual lacquered paint; it feels sleek and polished and it looks fantastic. It’s a super unique touch to feature this style of paint/plastic. It shimmers slightly under light, reminding you that you are dealing with a decent piece of hardware made by a high-quality manufacturer. Made mostly of smooth plastic the Quantum 600 has a great visual style, The headband is larger and prettier than the traditional music line JBL headphones with a gloss JBL on the top and little slices in the plastic for an extra bit of aesthetic flair. The cushioning on the headband is a nice plush leatherette that wraps around, covering the sides and bottom of the headband and blending near-perfectly into the headband, leading to a really nice clean look.