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Series

Tour1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM, TOUR ONE M31Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact current US Black JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM includes Smart Tx. TOUR ONE M3 is the headphone hardware model printed in its guide. The transmitter model is separate and not promoted to headset model_numbers. No M2, Tour Pro 3 earbud or no-transmitter package contents transferred.3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

S52A, ACEULUS1BLK, ACEULUS1, ACEULUS1AGAV, ACEULUS1SAND1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Page data lists US SKUs: ACEULUS1BLK Black, ACEULUS1 Soft White, ACEULUS1AGAV Agave, ACEULUS1SAND Sand. S52A is the hardware model from the FCC filing as reported by TBreak.11Press articletbreak.com/tbreak/sonos-ace-ultra-headphones-fcc-filing-september-launchRead 14 October 2026TBreak: the heavily redacted FCC filing identifies the product as model S52A.

GTIN / EAN

05003641402914Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1880538-REG/jbl_jbltom3aviblkam_tour_one_m3_smart.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM is explicitly paired with UPC 050036414029. No global no-transmitter EAN transferred.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

6 January 20255Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-the-tour-one-m3-the-most-feature-rich-high-performance-headphone-yet-with-jbl-first-technologyRead 8 October 2026

1 September 20264Press articlehifi.fan/stories/sonos-ace-ultra-headphones-released-with-headphone-engine-2-and-audio-handoverRead 14 October 2026HiFi Editorial dated 1 September 2026: Sonos has announced the Ace Ultra.

Status

Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected maker page shows Black, item number, in stock and Add to Cart. B&H exact US offer corroborates. Current USD 449.95 differs from actual manufacturer launch USD 399.95.

Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Sonos US store shows Available now with Add to cart and in-stock offers.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$399.955Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-the-tour-one-m3-the-most-feature-rich-high-performance-headphone-yet-with-jbl-first-technologyRead 8 October 2026January 6 maker announcement explicitly prices US headphones INCLUDING Smart Tx at USD 399.95. Current 449.95 offer does not replace launch price. No-transmitter price is separate.

$4491Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026$449 on the Sonos US store, unchanged from the launch price reported by What Hi-Fi? and Tom's Guide.4Press articlehifi.fan/stories/sonos-ace-ultra-headphones-released-with-headphone-engine-2-and-audio-handoverRead 14 October 2026Retail prices 399 GBP, $449, AU$699 and EUR 449.5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Tested at 399 GBP / $449 / AU$699.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€4493Maker product pagesonos.com/de-de/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026449 EUR on the German Sonos store. German list prices include VAT. Press at launch also gave EUR 449.4Press articlehifi.fan/stories/sonos-ace-ultra-headphones-released-with-headphone-engine-2-and-audio-handoverRead 14 October 2026Retail prices 399 GBP, $449, AU$699 and EUR 449. Tax treatment is not stated.6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sonos-ace-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Sonos Ace Ultra land at $449 (399 GBP / 449 EUR).

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Black, Soft White, Agave, Sand1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Colors: Black, Soft White, Agave, Sand. Finish: Matte.

Segment

Music1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Music1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Maker markets premium wireless noise-canceling headphones for music, spatial audio and TV listening.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Over-ear2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Over-ear headphones with ear cushions that surround the ears. What Hi-Fi? and SoundGuys call them over-ear.5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Reviewed as over-ear headphones.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1880538-REG/jbl_jbltom3aviblkam_tour_one_m3_smart.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Closed9Reviewsoundguys.com/product/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Acoustic design Closed-back.

Wearing style

Headband1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Headband2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Adjustable headband that extends with ear cups on each side.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

Flat and inward8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly describes cups lying flat and folding up into case. Original photo shows folded/swivelled headset. Same physical M3 design across colors, no next-generation transfer.

Flat8Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/sonos-ace-ultra-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Ace Ultra are not fully foldable, but the ear cups rotate flat for stowing in the case.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Plush ear cushions, rotating ear cups and an adjustable headband. TechRadar and Man of Many say the cups rotate flat and swivel both ways.

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Explicit headphone 40 mm Dynamic Driver. Mica dome diaphragm is stated in feature section. Magnet chemistry is unpublished.

Dynamic1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Custom 40 mm dynamic driver in each ear cup.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

40mm1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

40mm1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Custom 40 mm driver in each ear cup.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

114Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1880538-REG/jbl_jbltom3aviblkam_tour_one_m3_smart.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact listing explicitly gives one sound driver per earpiece. Other retailer rows incorrectly put 3.5 mm at headphone end and deny SilentNow ANC-only operation, contradicted by genuine guide and excluded.

11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026One 40 mm driver in each ear cup.

Diaphragm material

Mica dome1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Magnet

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Dual-ring magnet motor5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026New Sonos-designed 40mm dynamic drive units with a dual-ring magnet motor structure.

Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min10 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker single acoustic range 10 Hz-40 kHz. Not the Bluetooth RF band or a proven wireless audio transmission range. Powered/passive and test standard are unstated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

18Ω1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

122dB1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current maker explicitly labels 122 dB at 1 kHz/1 mW. Original sheet/guide instead prints 122 dB SPL at 1 kHz without power reference. Stored unmeasured maker claim, with power state, distance and fixture unpublished. No numerical normalization or corrected guess.

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Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

Per 1 mW1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published current US page explicitly supplies the 1 mW reference. Source inconsistency with documents omitting that reference remains qualified.

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THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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48kHz4Press articlehifi.fan/stories/sonos-ace-ultra-headphones-released-with-headphone-engine-2-and-audio-handoverRead 14 October 2026Wired listening via the USB-C port offers audio up to 16-bit/48kHz.5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Native support for 16-bit/48kHz is available via the wired USB connection.

Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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16bits4Press articlehifi.fan/stories/sonos-ace-ultra-headphones-released-with-headphone-engine-2-and-audio-handoverRead 14 October 2026Wired listening via the USB-C port offers audio up to 16-bit/48kHz.5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Native support for 16-bit/48kHz is available via the wired USB connection.

DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Personi-Fi 3.0 hearing test creates personalized left/right sound profile. Its separate 12-band wording is not silently substituted for the directly tested ten-band manual playback equalizer.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

1011Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual app screenshot and review explicitly show ten manual playback EQ frequencies:32/64/125/250/500/1k/2k/4k/8k/16k. Personi-Fi hearing personalization is separate and maker describes twelve bands there. App/firmware version unreported, so no invented update chronology.12Reviewcdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w84fb67tkuNbjX68uh6xVA.pngRead 8 October 2026Original TechRadar model-specific app screenshot viewed directly. Ten labelled frequency control positions and separate hearing test visible. No fabricated extra two user EQ controls.

81Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Use the Sonos app to adjust bass, mids and treble with 3-band or 8-band EQ. Stored as 8, the larger option.

EQ presets

STUDIO, BASS, CLUB, EXTREME BASS, VOCAL, JAZZ11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Six factory labels visibly read from actual app screenshot. Lower JBL Tour One M3 EQ is a custom profile and not counted as a factory preset. Later 2026 default tuning update does not prove these presets were removed or add an invented name.12Reviewcdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w84fb67tkuNbjX68uh6xVA.pngRead 8 October 2026

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

JBL Spatial 3601Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Dolby Atmos, TrueCinema1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Dolby Atmos with a compatible device and content. TrueCinema tunes the headphones to your room and a compatible Sonos soundbar and renders a 7.1.4 mix with spatial audio. Dolby Atmos and TrueCinema need compatible Sonos gear or content.5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Dolby Atmos spatial audio with head tracking and TrueCinema. No toggle in the app to switch Atmos on and off.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Sonos Intelligent Motion Processing with Dolby Head Tracking. Enable it in the Sonos app.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation uses ten microphones. Up to 2x more ANC than Sonos Ace at frequencies up to 65 Hz.5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Standard full ANC alongside Aware Mode. Ten microphones, up from eight.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

Hybrid1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly locates ANC microphones on and in each earcup. Hybrid refers to outside and inside pickup, not a count calculated from voice roles.

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

81Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit eight ANC microphones, four on/in each earcup. Voice roles can overlap. Do not sum eight ANC and four voice microphones into a physical total.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Adaptive ANC adjusts for changes in fit caused by head movement, glasses, hair and other factors.

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Aware mode blends ambient sound with your content. Voice boost is optional.

Adjustable transparency

Yes11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Author describes Ambient Aware slider controlling outside sound and separate ANC intensity slider. Numeric ANC strength-step count is unreported.

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

AJBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx

ANC on	Overall (dB)	Bass (dB)	Mids (dB)	Treble (dB)
Yes	31	25.8	26.9	41.5

Source9Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3Read 8 October 2026Actual Blue sample shown in own photos with color-specific bronze accents. Public ANC result explicitly overall 31 dB plus Low 25.8, Mid 26.9, High 41.5 dB, stored as reported rather than recomputing an average. Shared acoustic/ANC hardware across maker M3 colors. Exact firmware, ANC level/compensation, transport, stimulus SPL, fit repetitions and numerical band cutoffs unpublished. Site general methods use lab/environment recordings, with 5128-B/SoundCheck described for acoustic work. Exact ANC rig association unreported. No passive scalar inferred from ANC table or Blue 277 g mass transferred.10Measurementtechgearlab.com/topics/audio/best-wireless-headphonesRead 8 October 2026General published test procedure combines recorded noisy cafe simulations and real-world checks. Public exact M3 row repeats Low 25.8, Mid 26.9, High 41.5. Named B&K simulator/SoundCheck in sound-quality method, not silently asserted as exact ANC test fixture.

BSonos Ace Ultra

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

31dB=CalculatedFrom Measured noise isolation

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Recorded voice demos show effective suppression of wind and echoes. The reviewer finds speech suitable for office and conference calls.8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 2026Actual ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant recordings, Mocha sample/headphone firmware 3.6.0. Author explicitly reports effective wind/echo handling. Route, gain, codec, SPL and AI settings not published. No numeric mic bandwidth/SNR inferred. Older firmware distinguished from 2026 tuning update.

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Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

AJBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	55.62

Source8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 2026Actual Mocha sample with standard pads and Smart Tx photographed. Headphones firmware 3.6.0, transmitter 2.6.0, tested one week. Continuous ANC-on music peaking 75 dB lasts 55 h 37 min, converted to 55.62 h. Transport, codec, spatial mode and light settings unpublished, so cells omitted. Shared-model test under common manufacturer driver/battery/pad hardware across colors, not a Black-specific test. No transmitter runtime substituted.

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Built-in1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Built-in1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Ten microphones for noise control, calls, Aware mode and TrueCinema. No boom microphone.

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

41Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit four adaptive beamforming microphones for calls. This is voice-role count, not an inferred capsule pattern or independent physical total.

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

101Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current exact maker General Specifications explicitly gives Number of Microphones: 10. No arithmetic sum of overlapping role counts, no transmitter microphones added.

101Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Ten microphones for noise control, calls, Aware mode and TrueCinema. The maker states the total for the headset.5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026The Ace Ultra houses 10 microphones, up from eight.

Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

-38dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Call microphone -38 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz. Not a measured result. Additional distance/gain/route conditions unpublished.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

AI1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names AI algorithm for four-mic call beamforming that removes echoes and ambient noise. This is transmitted voice processing, separate from playback ANC.

DSP1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Microphones target your voice and suppress background noise on calls. Stored as DSP processing. The maker does not claim AI processing.

Flip to mute

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Mute button

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Sidetone helps your voice sound natural and clear during calls, even when ANC is enabled.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Sidetone is a Noise Control setting in the Sonos app. It may not work when plugged into another device during a call.

Adjustable sidetone

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker VoiceAware controls how much own voice is heard during calls. Not variable ambient transparency alone.

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Analog, USB, Bluetooth1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Headset native USB-C digital audio and USB-C-to-3.5 mm analog cable are distinct from Smart Tx USB/analog source ingestion followed by Bluetooth LC3/Auracast transmission. Smart Tx is a transmitter, not a proprietary 2.4 GHz gaming receiver or charging case. Transmitter 18-hour claim and 550 mAh battery are not headset fields.4Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw81b4e8f0/pdfs/LS_JBL_Smart%20Tx_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current original Smart Tx guide shows separate audio-input and charging USB-C sockets, USB-C digital or supplied analog cable input, PC/Mac/TV source diagrams. Wireless output is Bluetooth, not a separate proprietary RF connection. Some airline systems need an adapter not included.

Bluetooth, USB, Analog1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth, USB-C line-in and USB-C to 3.5 mm. The product page lists USB-C and 3.5 mm.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth. The USB-C port takes line-in audio over a USB-C to 3.5 mm cable or a USB-C to USB-C cable. Bluetooth is disabled while a USB-C cable is connected.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRS3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wired-mode diagram shows supplied 3.5 mm source plug with two insulating rings, hence TRS. Headset end is USB-C. Do not copy retailer headset-side 3.5 mm error or infer analog microphone capability.

Not available

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

USB-C3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Native USB-C accepts C-C digital and C-to-3.5 analog lead. Headset has no separate native 3.5 mm input shown in exact guide.

USB-C2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026USB-C to 3.5 mm cable and USB-C to USB-C cable both connect to the headphone USB-C port. Not compatible with third party cables.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

Not available

1.2m1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Longest included cable is the USB-C to 3.5 mm cable, 3.94 ft (1.2 m).

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

USB-C2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026USB-C port for charging and line-in.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Lossless audio over Bluetooth with aptX on a supported device, or via a USB-C connection.6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sonos-ace-reviewRead 14 October 2026Connectivity lists USB-C audio.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No9Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3Read 8 October 2026Exact model review explicitly says no passive playback and headset must recharge after depletion. Applies to headphone body, not separately powered Smart Tx. No inference solely from USB-C-shaped analog socket.

Not available

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

Not available

None2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth headphones with Wi-Fi for the Sonos system. No dongle in the box.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Directly labelled headset version 5.3 retained. Later headphone 4.2.0 release notes say Updated Bluetooth Profile to 6.0, which does not unambiguously label a Core version. Current transmitter-only guide explicitly gives Bluetooth 6.0. Its version is not transferred to headphones.6Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/tour-one-m3-smart-tx-software-update-release-notes-mdys3nx4ulf-us/000052463.htmlRead 8 October 2026Release says Updated Bluetooth Profile to 6.0, whereas actual headset guide/current selected page label version 5.3. Preserve ambiguous profile wording without silently declaring headphone Core 6.0 or importing transmitter version.

6.01Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth 6.0 supports audio streaming from any Bluetooth-enabled device.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth 6.0.6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sonos-ace-reviewRead 14 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth 6.0, WiFi, USB-C audio and 3.5mm input.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Headphone table explicitly SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC. Initial transmitter table gives LC3 only, while current transmitter guide later includes SBC/AAC/LC3. No aptX support or transmitter codec list substituted for headphones.

SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive Lossless5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Tech specs list SBC, AAC and aptX Lossless. aptX Lossless over Bluetooth is limited to 16-bit/44.1kHz files.6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sonos-ace-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specs: Codecs SBC, AAC, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive Lossless.7Retailer pagehk.tcacoustic.asia/products/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Distributor copy of the Sonos tech spec lists Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive Lossless. Sonos' own page does not name codecs. What Hi-Fi? writes aptX Lossless.9Reviewsoundguys.com/product/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Spec table: AAC, aptX Lossless, SBC.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current maker supports LE Audio. Exact release notes condition LE Audio Unicast on headphone firmware 4.2.0 from August 5, 2025. Earlier Auracast broadcast and later unicast are distinct.6Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/tour-one-m3-smart-tx-software-update-release-notes-mdys3nx4ulf-us/000052463.htmlRead 8 October 2026Headphone 4.2.0 August 5, 2025 explicitly adds LE Audio Unicast. Smart Tx 3.9.0 separately adds standalone transmission to non-Auracast Bluetooth headphones. No earbud firmware transferred.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Headphones receive broadcasts through JBL app. Included Smart Tx can transmit to multiple Auracast headphones. This is separate from multipoint device switching.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Using Multipoint, you can connect Sonos Ace Ultra to 2 Bluetooth devices and automatically switch between audio streams. Multipoint is off by default. Turn it on in Sonos Ace Ultra Settings.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

21Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

22Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Connect to 2 Bluetooth devices.

Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Base station

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Latency

None of 2 known

Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 20264Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw81b4e8f0/pdfs/LS_JBL_Smart%20Tx_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 202611Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Android, iOS1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026The Sonos app and TV Audio Swap work on iOS and Android. Bluetooth works with any Bluetooth-enabled device.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

AJBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx

Platform	Connection
Windows	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth

Source3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly shows Windows 10 v1803+ Bluetooth Swift Pair and Android 6+ Fast Pair. iOS playback observed by exact TechRadar review. macOS row uses included transmitter from documented PC/Mac USB source to Bluetooth headphone path, not a claimed native Mac headphone USB format. No outbound mic cells inferred. Console-specific routes omitted.4Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw81b4e8f0/pdfs/LS_JBL_Smart%20Tx_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026PC/Mac source audio feeds transmitter through supplied USB cable/USB-A adapter and then headphones through Bluetooth. This does not establish a microphone return channel.11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Wireless in exact model is Bluetooth, actual iOS/Android listening observed. Wired USB versus analog input is not silently assigned for every reviewed phone. No G HUB desktop support or gaming-console input assumptions.

BSonos Ace Ultra

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Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

850mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Headphone Li-ion 850 mAh at 3.85 V. Transmitter Li-ion 550 mAh at 3.85 V is excluded from this field.

1,060mAh1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026A 1060 mAh lithium-ion battery.

Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Replace the parts. Keep the headphones. The ear cushions and battery are designed to be swapped out.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Power and Connectivity: Battery (replaceable). Replacement instructions are on the Sonos website.5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026You can replace the headphones' battery yourself.

Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026One battery in the headphones.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

AJBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	70
Bluetooth	Yes	40

Source1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit Bluetooth music claim: up to 70 h ANC off, 40 h ANC on. Volume, codec, spatial mode, microphone use and firmware are unpublished. Smart Tx up to 18 h is separate.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

BSonos Ace Ultra

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	35
Bluetooth	No	50

Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Up to 35 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation or Aware mode on, at moderate volume. The Product Guide adds up to 50 hours with ANC off. Battery life depends on usage, settings and environmental factors.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Guide overview: listen up to 35 hours with Adaptive Noise Cancellation on, or up to 50 hours with ANC off. Spec section: 35 hours with ANC or Aware mode on.

Battery life (claimed, max)

70h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

35h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

70h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

USB-C2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Use the included USB-C cable and a compliant USB-C power supply, 7.5 W minimum (15 W recommended).

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

120min2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Headphones two hours from empty, converted to 120 minutes. 5 V/1 A supply recommendation. Not independent timing. Transmitter also two hours but is a separate component.

180min1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026A full charge from 0% can take up to 3 hours. Stored as 180 minutes, the upper bound.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Full charge from 0% can require up to 3 hours.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

5min1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original headphone charging diagram explicitly 5 MIN/5 H, two hours full charge, and power OFF for best speed charge. Not Smart Tx 10 MIN/3 H.

3min1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Rapid charging provides up to 3 hours of listening time from a 3-minute charge starting at 0%.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

5h1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Five-minute charge gives five playback hours. Headphone guide recommends power OFF for best speed charge. Charger recommendation 5 V/1 A, but exact quick-charge setup, playback codec/SPL/ANC settings are unpublished. Transmitter ten-minute/three-hour claim is excluded.3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

3h1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Rapid charging provides up to 3 hours of listening time from a 3-minute charge starting at 0%. The guide says rapid charging needs 15 to 30 C and a charger between 5 W and 12 W for top speed.

Use while charging

Not available

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026While Sonos Ace Ultra is charging, you can continue listening to a Bluetooth-connected device.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Touch, Slider3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical volume buttons and power/pairing slider plus capacitive right-cup transport gestures. Call mic mute is a touch-hold gesture, not an inferred dedicated physical mute button. Advanced control setup requires JBL Headphones app.

Buttons, Slider2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Content Key slides up and down for volume and presses for playback and calls. Noise Control button on the right cup. Power/Bluetooth button on the left cup.

Volume control

Buttons3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

Not available

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

Yes11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Original model-specific Gestures screenshot permits Action Button tap cycle selection among Noise Cancelling, Ambient Aware and Off, with separate Touch Panel tab. This is on-device control customization, not EQ alone. App/firmware versions are unpublished.15Reviewcdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oZthNKXnfWRMJF8YV4uXET.pngRead 8 October 2026Original TechRadar screenshot directly inspected. Visible Action Button tap options are selectable, with customized gesture scope. No arbitrary rebinding of every physical control asserted.

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Wear detection

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026The music pauses when you take off the headphones and resumes when you put them back on.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Sensors in the ear cups detect if you are wearing them. On by default.6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sonos-ace-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specs: Wear detection Yes.

Voice assistant

Siri, Bixby3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly labels Siri and Bixby. Host assistant access, not standalone onboard assistant. Others is not a named assistant and is omitted.

Voice assistant of the connected device, such as Siri or Gemini1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Noise Control button on the right cup. Long press to activate your voice assistant.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Press and hold the Noise Control / Voice Control button to activate your device voice assistant, such as Siri or Gemini.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 202611Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Padded2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Adjustable headband with the right amount of padding. Man of Many mentions Rebound memory foam padding.

Headband material

Leatherette-covered memory foam8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 202611Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly calls contact points pleather-covered memory foam. Same standard M3 design, not real animal leather or a chemical PU species inferred from maker Leather headband boolean.

Not available

Frame material

Plastic8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 2026Own review explicitly identifies plastic build, corroborated by exact TechRadar/TechGearLab construction. Polymer species and metal hidden reinforcement unpublished.

Stainless steel2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Finish: stainless steel. The stainless steel headband smoothly extends and stays securely in place.

Ear cup material

Plastic8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 2026Own reviews identify plastic housing. No specific ABS or recycled-content percentage inferred.

Not available

Ear pad material

Leatherette-covered memory foam8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 202611Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Memory foam covered in vegan leather2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Finish lists vegan leather. Tom's Guide and Man of Many describe memory foam ear cushions. SoundGuys lists memory foam and synthetic leather.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes13Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/howto/how-do-you-change-earpads-on-your-headphones-mb0p8zmiwyu-india/000051078.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Ear cushions are designed to be swapped out. Ear cushions are sold as accessories.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Ear cushions can be easily replaced if they wear out over time.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

Clip13Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/howto/how-do-you-change-earpads-on-your-headphones-mb0p8zmiwyu-india/000051078.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker replacement guide explicitly includes Tour One M3 Smart Tx in Applies To. Over-ear instructions pull complete pads and align plastic hooks with holes, establishing clip mounting. Generic on-ear slide/stretch instructions are not used. Regional support article is model construction guidance, not warranty or accessory bundle transfer.

Magnetic2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Each cushion is securely held in place by magnets and can be removed with a light pull. It snaps into place when reattached.5Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Ear pads attach magnetically and replacements cost about 40 GBP / $40.

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

Width42Height64mm(1.7 × 2.5 in)1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact current maker explicitly gives internal cup opening height 6.4 cm and width 4.2 cm, converted to mm. Published cup depth 1.95 cm lacks explicit internal pad-to-driver scope and is omitted.

Not available

Ear tips included

Not available

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Dust and water rating

Not available

Not available

User-replaceable parts

Ear pads13Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/howto/how-do-you-change-earpads-on-your-headphones-mb0p8zmiwyu-india/000051078.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly documents replacement of ear pads. No undocumented normal battery exchange, replacement headband or microphone spare inferred.

Ear cushions, Battery1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026The ear cushions and battery are designed to be swapped out. Ear cushions $39 and a replacement battery kit $25 are sold by Sonos.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Spec section: Battery (replaceable). Ear cushion replacement section.

Software

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Companion app

JBL Headphones3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 202611Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Sonos2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Sonos app. Settings, EQ, noise control and updates are in the app.

App platforms

Android, iOS11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact tested review explicitly names free iOS/Android JBL Headphones app. Actual review uses iOS/Android music players wired and wirelessly. Individual wired route and voice return cells unproved and omitted.

Android, iOS2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Sonos app on iOS and Android. TV Audio Swap works on iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/tour-one-m3-smart-tx-software-update-release-notes-mdys3nx4ulf-us/000052463.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US notes apply to Tour One M3 and Smart Tx. Named headphone 4.2.0, 4.7.5 and transmitter 3.9.0, 8.3.0 updates prove firmware capability. Installed selected unit firmware is unknown.7Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/new-jbl-sound-curve-is-the-headline-act-in-major-upgrades-to-flagship-tour-headphones-and-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Release body dated April 23, 2026, page published April 24: Tour ONE M3 new sound curve firmware 4.8.0 and Smart Tx UI 7.7.0 available. Earbud Tour Pro 3 case UI scheduled April 30 is not headset firmware. Old review tuning is not presented as this updated sound curve.

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Sonos app Settings, About: check for software updates and see the current software version.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

278g(9.8 oz)1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Unmeasured manufacturer headphone body 278 g. Extension, cable inclusion and pad condition unpublished. Transmitter 34.5 g is separate. SoundGuys 275 g metadata and TechGearLab Blue measured 277 g are not substituted for selected Black claimed mass.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

325g(11.5 oz)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Details and Dimensions: Weight 0.72 lbs (325 g). The product page says 0.71 lbs (322 g). The guide is preferred over the product page. Tom's Guide, What Hi-Fi? and SoundGuys repeat 322 g.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Width163Height193Depth84mm(6.4 × 7.6 × 3.3 in)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Details and Dimensions: Height 7.60 in (193 mm), Width 6.42 in (163 mm), Depth 3.31 in (84 mm). The product page lists a single unit with ear cup width 90.8 mm and depth 45 mm, which are not stored.

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

Hi-Res Audio3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact wired-mode guide visibly prints Hi-Res Audio badge. No Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification inferred from LDAC support alone.

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Communication certifications

Zoom1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker current page names Zoom certification. Original January 6 launch explicitly qualifies Zoom-certified via wired connection. No Bluetooth or Smart Tx wireless-path certification, Teams or Discord claim inferred.5Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-the-tour-one-m3-the-most-feature-rich-high-performance-headphone-yet-with-jbl-first-technologyRead 8 October 2026Original maker launch explicitly states Zoom-certified via wired connection. Certification route limitation retained, without claiming every wireless path is certified.

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Black JBL Tour One M3 headphones, JBL Smart Tx Bluetooth audio transmitter, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to analog 3.5 mm cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, Carrying case, Warranty and warning documentation, Quick start guide and safety sheet1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact standard Smart Tx bundle inventory. One C-C cable, one C-to-3.5 cable, one C-to-A adapter, headphones, transmitter and case. Adapter is not a cable. No no-transmitter box or optional airline adapter added.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 20264Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw81b4e8f0/pdfs/LS_JBL_Smart%20Tx_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Transmitter-specific guide is separate from headphone component guide. Its newer Bluetooth 6.0, 550 mAh/34.5 g, 18 h and 10 min/3 h claims remain component scope, not headphone specs.

Sonos Ace Ultra headphones, Travel case with removable cable pouch, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm cable, Quickstart Guide and legal and warranty information1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026Box contents: travel case, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm cable, Set Up Guide and legal and warranty information. The headphones themselves are included.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

AJBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C cable	Not available	1
USB-C to analog 3.5 mm cable	1.2	1

Source1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current selected page Audio Cable Length 1.2 m supports analog playback lead. USB cable length is not selected-bundle proven and omitted. Longest supplied cable scalar stays unknown. No generic 1.2 m USB length copied from a no-transmitter sheet.

BSonos Ace Ultra

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C cable	0.75	1
USB-C to 3.5 mm cable	1.2	1

Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026USB-C to USB-C cable 2.46 ft (0.75 m). USB-C to 3.5 mm cable 3.94 ft (1.2 m).2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026USB-C to USB-C cable 2.46 ft (0.75 m). USB-C to 3.5 mm cable 3.94 ft (1.2 m).

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Hard8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 2026Actual supplied rigid-shell zippered travel case photographed with storage compartment. Not a charging dock or Smart Tx carrying pouch.

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Links

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Product page

www.jbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.html1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultra1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original current exact Smart Tx three-page English sheet linked from selected US maker page. All pages read. Headphones and transmitter have separate technical tables.

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultra1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace-ultraRead 14 October 2026The Tech Specs tab on the product page.

Manual

support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdf3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Genuine maker support Tour ONE M3 headphone QSG. Original control, wired and charging diagrams viewed. This is headset component guide, not the current transmitter-only document attached to bundle page.

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultra2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceultraRead 14 October 2026Sonos Ace Ultra product guide.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1880538-REG/jbl_jbltom3aviblkam_tour_one_m3_smart.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US standard bundle Items Included states limited one-year manufacturer warranty. No extra retailer protection plan.

1year10Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-useRead 14 October 2026Section 10(a): Sonos warrants the Product for one (1) year after the date of original purchase against defects in materials and workmanship. US English terms. The Sonos warranty extension of 2024 excludes portable and wearable products.

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.