![]() But, if you find the entire concept convenient, I’m pleased to report that the touchscreen works well. I’m happy to debate the utility of putting everything on the charging accessory instead of leaving it in an app – software that takes only a couple more taps to open. While the main purpose of the smart case is to give you easy access to the Tour Pro 2’s features. When it’s enabled, you can adjust left/right balance and gain to fit your needs. Personal Sound Amplification is designed for hearing assistance, boosting environmental sound by 15 to 20dB and helping with conversations. The company goes a step further by allowing you to schedule when the mode will turn on, how long it will be active and if you want an alarm when it ends (in case you’re planning to nap). JBL describes SlientNow as a quiet bubble, a feature that disconnects Bluetooth and turns on ANC. VoiceAware is an adjustable tool that allows you to tweak how much of your voice you hear during calls. Three of the most useful features on the Tour Pro 2 are VoiceAware, SilentNow and Personal Sound Amplification. The only consistent behavior is that a long press will summon your voice assistant on all three gesture options. Those are self-explanatory and you can choose to put one on the left and a different one on the right. There’s a limit to the fine-tuning here as JBL has grouped all the options under Ambient Sound Control, Volume Control or Playback & Voice Assistant Control. The app gives you the ability to change the gestures for the on-board controls from this menu too. Once you turn it on, the company offers three options based on what you’re listening to: movie, music and game. You also have the option of enabling Spatial Sound on the Tour Pro 2, JBL’s take on spatial audio. Any tuning you create can be saved for future use. Here, JBL gives you a collection of audio presets as well as the ability to manually adjust the EQ curve. However, the tailored setting did lose some detail in things like softer background vocals, guitar distortion and subtle noise. After the five-minute bout with tones at various volumes and frequencies, my sound profile produced improved bass response from the earbuds and what felt like a slightly wider soundstage. Before completing the process, the audio on the Tour Pro 2 was… fine. Personi-Fi considers gender, age and more to build its custom preset. After completing a hearing test, the app creates a sound profile that also takes into account your listening preferences. ![]() This is JBL’s take on personal audio profiles. Ambient Aware allows you to adjust the level of environmental sound the earbuds pick up with a slider. There’s the option to further tweak ANC by opting for Adaptive, automatic adjustments or by enabling leakage and/or ear canal compensation. Ambient Sound Control is up top, giving you the ability to choose between active noise cancellation, Ambient Aware (transparency mode), TalkThru for IRL conversations and off. ![]() The main section of the app displays battery status for both earbuds individually and the case right up top.Įverything else is situated on that main screen, accessible with a simple scroll. Those include an ear tip fit and ear canal tests for ANC performance, voice assistant setup and a quick feature tour. ![]() When you pair the earbuds to the app for the first time, the software will prompt you to complete a few steps for initial setup. All of which are accessible inside the JBL Headphones app and some are available via the charging case display. The Tour Pro 2 offers a ton of features for audio setup, convenience and customization. The shape of the inner part of the earbud is ovular which, again, is similar to the AirPods Pro. These certainly have a more refined look, though, with a mix of matte and gloss black plastic. The Tour Pro 2 fits in that middle category with a design akin to Apple’s AirPods. JBL’s product range features a mix of “traditional” earbuds, stick buds and sport models with an over-the-ear loop. But with everything the $250 set offers, JBL might’ve been too ambitious. On top of that, these are a feature-packed set of true wireless earbuds, with a ton of options for sound customization, hearing assistance and more. With the Tour Pro 2, JBL has installed a touchscreen display, giving you access to settings and tools without having to dive into its app. But JBL seems to think there’s room for improvement in the charging case. Rarely does a company offer something truly unique. When it comes to earbud innovation, these days advances typically come in reduced size, longer battery life and improved audio.
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