JBL Quantum 950 PS, Xbox, PC, Switch Gaming Headset - Black

Great sound, long battery life, max comfort

This headset has been a welcome upgrade to my previous one and the first in a few that I've tried that feels like a worthy upgrade too. Comfort Comfort is its first selling point - the ear cushions are really soft and the added headband brings that extra level of cushioning to make long gaming sessions not feel fatiguing. I'm not sure how much I trust the long-term durability of the synthetic leather and headband, but I hope to be pleasantly surprised. The headset itself feels really sturdy whilst also feeling lightweight on the head so long gaming sessions don't get hot or uncomfortable. Sound I was hoping for a flatter response out of the box. There was too much bias in the low end and a bit muddy in the mids, but thankfully it comes with some versatile EQ software that can also be set up on your phone. It took seconds to create a profile that cleared up my mix a bit and then I started to appreciate what this headset had to offer. I mostly play competitive games (Hunt Showdown, Overwatch, Arc Raiders, etc.) that have dense mixes with lots of sounds vying for your attention. With my previous headphones, I would lose important details like footsteps or cues happening behind me but since using the Quantum 950s, I feel like I've had pinpoint accuracy with tracking where people are and that has been a game changer for getting the advantage, particularly when enemies try to flank. My previous headset claimed to have spatial audio, but the 950s feel like they're in another league in terms of positioning. The noise cancelling is quite light. It's enough to block out general background noise but not a complete deadening which I prefer as I find when ANC is too heavy, it gets more fatiguing for my ears and I like to still have awareness of what's going on around me. Battery Life The battery life is fantastic and I really appreciate JBL including two batteries so you can use the wireless dock to charge one battery whilst using the other one. They charge quickly and swapping them out only takes a few seconds - JBL claim approx. 25 hours per battery and so far that seems accurate. Xbox Series X This is no fault of JBL, but the headset isn't compatible with Xbox Series X out of the box because the console has no USB-C socket. You can buy a USB-A to USB-C adapter, or plug the headset directly into your controller. This has worked perfectly well for me, and PC or PS5 are no problem at all. The only small annoyance is if I turn the Xbox on before the headset, it doesn't auto-connect to the game audio, I have to unplug the headset cable and re-attach to get it to connect. However, I haven't yet tested if this issue still happens when connected via Bluetooth as I haven't gotten a USB-C adapter yet. Technical Issues I've had a couple of issues - one occasion where my mic stopped working until I unplugged and reattached the headset. I also had a moment where all of my audio went glitchy, and again I had to unplug and reattached the headset to fix it. Not sure if this is a headset issue or an Xbox Series X issue, but if it persists, I will be contacting JBL for advice. Conclusion Overall I'm really pleased with this headset - the spatial positioning and comfort are definitely its most praiseworthy features. I've had many great gaming sessions with it already and look forward to many more.

katarra

Very good for gaming

Look, if you’re tired of your headset dying mid-raid, the JBL Quantum 950 is basically a dream come true. The big selling point is the swappable battery system—you just pop a fresh one out of the base station and keep going. It’s "infinite" battery life in the most practical way possible. Sound-wise, it’s classic JBL: loud, punchy, and heavy on the bass. It might be a bit much if you’re a total audiophile, but for gaming, it makes explosions feel massive. The 360-degree spatial audio with head tracking is actually wild; you can genuinely hear exactly where footsteps are coming from. It’s definitely a "chonky" headset, and you’ll feel that weight after a few hours, but the headband is comfy enough that it doesn’t dig in. It’s expensive, sure, but between the ANC and the dual-wireless connection, it’s a beast of a daily driver.

Robert618, London

Amazing Features

The headset is really good out of the box the audio interface is very user friendly as well as the gaming features it provides are very good. For example the sound could be tuned in the audio interface to cater for the specific game that you are playing varying an intense competitive fps game to a movie that you a watching. The setting up of the headset was straight forward you connect it via the dongle or connect it to a Bluetooth device like a mobile or portable device with ease. And using it for a long period of time is no issue the headband is very comfortable. Also the ANC is amazing if you have a noisy environment..

AliH28

Overall Great enjoying it

I am a wide collection of headphones and recently I added the JBL Quantum 950 to my collection. Overall I like it. Knocked off 1 star, for the price it fell a bit short than my other headphones which are less expensive this one. Let me provide the EQ settings which I use daily before jumping into review These are my optimal EQ settings Story Telling/Cinematic Gaming: GOD Of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Tomb Raider etc 32 Hz = +3 dB 64 Hz = +3 dB 125 Hz = +2 dB 250 Hz = 0 dB 500 Hz = -1 dB 1 kHz = 0 dB 2 kHz = +1 dB 4 kHz = +2 dB 8 kHz = +2 dB 16 kHz = +1 dB MAIN Everyday Presets Frequency & Setting 32 Hz = +2 dB 64 Hz = +2 dB 125 Hz = +1 dB 250 Hz = 0 dB 500 Hz = 0 dB 1 kHz = +1 dB 2 kHz = +2 dB 4 kHz = +2 dB 8 kHz = +1 dB 16 kHz = 0 dB BASS - Heavy Music 32 Hz = +4 dB 64 Hz = +4 dB 125 Hz = +3 dB 250 Hz = +1 dB 500 Hz = -1 dB 1 kHz = 0 dB 2 kHz = +1 dB 4 kHz = +2 dB 8 kHz = +2 dB 16 kHz = +1 dB Music Balanced with Clear Vocal 32 Hz = +2 dB 64 Hz = +2 dB 125 Hz = +1 dB 250 Hz = 0 dB 500 Hz = 0 dB 1 kHz = +1 dB 2 kHz = +1 dB 4 kHz = +2 dB 8 kHz = +2 dB 16 kHz = +1 dB Pros Overall I really enjoy the headphones besides my other ones. I have been using it as my daily driver for few weeks now. The sound quality is great and overall the headphones are very comfortable to wear. The connectivity is straight forward. The JBL quantum engine is very easy to use and I can add profiles and EQ settings quite easily. The Mic quality is exceptional, I have tested it for my daily meetings and got feedback from my colleagues that my voice is clear and crisp and it also isolates the background noise, which is a huge plus if you are working from home. The Base station is lights up and indicates whether the battery is charged or not. You could also change the light colours. Connects easily with PS5 as well and overall sound quality is extremely well balanced. Cons - Even though the weight is evenly distributed, ear tips feel a bit fatigued if I use it for prolonged period or over 1.5 hours. - The Spatial Sound feels echoed as if I am in a hall room even tweaking the EQ settings. The Spatial options lacks how far or near the sound should be. - For the price range, the base station could have a led or an oled display to show the battery charge % and volume indicator like some other rival brands have. - PS5 Tempest 3D Audio is a hit and miss and depending on the game you are playing. Sometimes it sounds flat and sometimes exception. Overall I like the headphone with few minor bits that could have been there for a full 5 star.

iwolverine, London

Great sound, great battery, ok microphone

I bought this to replace an aging headset, the main attraction for me was the hot-swapable batteries, they are super easy to swap and takes less than 30 seconds to get another 25ish hours of battery. Sound quality is very good, and I love being able to use two devices concurrently so that when I'm not playing a competitive game I can listen to music whilst playing. My main area of complaint would be the microphone, it's great that it's removable however I'd much rather have had one that could swing out of the way and automatically mute when at the top. The general consensus of the quality of the mic is that it's good but was a noticeable drop in quality compared to my previous headset. Overall it's a pretty solid headset, that's comfortable to wear for long sessions and has a great build quality but is let down slightly by the mics performance.

Jeno45, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Amazing Quality Headphones!!

The JBL quantum 950 headset is the best headset I have ever used. These offer spatial sound, head tracking and basic to ensure full potential can be reached during gaming. This headset offers a range of adjustable pieces and 2 50 hour lasting batteries so that it never dies through you gameplay. They offer full noise cancelling and ambient aware so that you can talk whilst you play and keep full focus on the game. They connect through bluetooth to your phone and other devices. The base station offers a wide use to that you can use the headphones on many different devices, even if bluetooth isn't supported. This is easily the best headset I have ever used and believe it will be the best I ever own, they are perfect.

Rachy123, Manchester

Feature packed wireless headset

I was looking for a Bluetooth headset to replace my old one. The headset came very nicely packaged; a big box with lots of cushioning and the design is sleek. It sits quite comfortably on my head and the sizing can be easily customised. Having a little docking station to charge a second battery is super handy, for days when I use the headset both for work and gaming in the evening. It took a little bit of getting used to all the different settings with the app. But once I found the modes that work for me, I loved the sound. There’s different presets that you can freely tweak depending on the kind of game you’re playing. I usually keep noise cancelling turned on and add a bit more bass for everyday use. The microphone quality is good enough for what I use it for (mainly calls). I love that the mic is detachable and the range of the headset is amazing. I can wander off to the other side of the house and the connection remains stable. All in all, I’m very happy with my purchase.

Inetsj

Amazing headphones, best I’ve ever had

The quality of these headphones is out of this world, I use them for both PS5 gaming and I’ve also started to use them for work meetings, the noise cancelling build is impeccable and blocks out all external noise, the on headset controls to switch between gameplay and chat makes it simple to decide which is best for your style, setup is quick and easy, simply power on the device and set to search mode and sync is instant, overall I would 100% recommend these headphones to any serious gamer or work professional

Jamesbonser88, Manchester UK

Easy to use and clear sound

Brought these for my gaming mad family. They look the part and in fairness they are a really good. The sound quality is top notch, very clear and the noise cancelling adding to the overall quality of sound. They fit comfortably and snuggly. Very easy to set up and love that there are 2 battery’s so one can charge whilst the other is in use allowing for continuous connection. These worked really well with PC & iPad gaming a good quality in all aspects only down side is they may be quite pricey, but you get what you pay for so if your looking for that little bit extra in your headset these would be a good addition.

Sessiebee, Essex

Premium Feel and Awesome Sound Quality

Right from the word go, from the box feel, the opening experience, it all smacks of quality. The feel of the headphones wrapped in a dustbag and the feel of the tactile materials are all top notch. They are really versatile headphones. Used for both flight sim gaming by my son who loves the extended microphone, but also really useful in the word environment where the audio quality and voice pickup is absolutely superb when used with Microsoft teams. People all commented about the crisp clear audio, like I was in the same room as them. The battery covers have a magnetic premium feel. The included power cords are both colourful and a premium braided design. The hub unit has a wheel that has a smooth but positive fee as it's turned, unlike the nasty clicky feel you get in many cheaper models. They come complete with swappable battery for unlimited use and the battery can be charged in the base unit which is really convenient. Connection is easy even without all of the software which I can't download on my company laptop due to corporate policy but was easily installed on my sons gaming PC. They are comfortable for all day use with nice soft ear foams that can be replaced if ever needed. Clearly they aren't cheap and are a considered purchase. I do have some experience of the Apple Max headphones and I can say the audio quality is as good, but the microphone on these is far superior based on comments from my colleagues and contacts who I audio conference with. Can really recommend these for multiple use cases.

starbuduk, Crewe