I’ll come clean. I’ve never really got on-ear headphones. I understand that some people don’t like the isolating effects, bulkier feel, or heating quality of over-ear cans. But still, on-ears have regularly sounded, looked, and felt like an awkward in-betweener to me – so if I want something more lightweight, I’ll just stick with a pair of the best earbuds.
Regardless, when the JBL Tune 510BT arrived on my desk, I tried to go in with an open mind. These on-ear headphones are regularly available for less than $30 / £30 / AU$40, and promise “JBL pure bass”, as well as a comfortable, foldable design.
