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General

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Series

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

1000X3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Sony's 1000X line

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

WH-1000XM6, YY29841Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Help Guide cover: WH-1000XM6, Model YY2984. Marketing and regulatory model identifiers both stored.

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

15 May 20257Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-05-15-Sony-Introduces-the-Best-Noise-Cancellation-with-the-WH-1000XM6-HeadphonesRead 30 September 2026Launch release dated May 15, 2025.

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.

Available3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Sold in the Sony Store Japan with same-day shipping on 2026-09-28

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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Sony WH-1000XM54Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026What Hi-Fi calls the WH-1000XM5 the previous flagship before the WH-1000XM6.

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.

$449.997Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-05-15-Sony-Introduces-the-Best-Noise-Cancellation-with-the-WH-1000XM6-HeadphonesRead 30 September 2026Pricing and availability: suggested retail price $449.99 USD.

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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€4508Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-noise-cancelling-with-the-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Pricing and availability: €450 suggested retail price.

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, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Sandstone3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Japan page lists (B) Black, (S) Platinum Silver, (L) Midnight Blue, (T) Sandstone. English names as in Sony's global image assets. Sandstone is a 2026 addition

Segment

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

Music3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Listed under headphones, not under INZONE gaming headsets

Design

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Form factor

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

Over-ear6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Public introductory product description: WH-1000XM6 over-ear headphones. Style SAMPLE Notes over-ear, not earbud.

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

Closed2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Type: 密閉 (closed)

Wearing style

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

Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Parts list: headband with sliders 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.

Flat and inward1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Putting the headset in the carrying case chapter: rotate left/right units, fold both units toward headband. Illustrations show flat and inward packing.

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

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Putting the headset in the carrying case chapter: rotate left/right units, fold both units toward headband. Illustrations show flat and inward packing.

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.

Dynamic9Reviewavforums.com/products/headphones.32/sony-wh-1000xm6.17345/specsRead 30 September 2026Full specifications / Sony WH-1000XM6 Features / Driver Type: 30 mm Dynamic. Exact architecture explicitly named. Other review table values are not substituted for maker data.

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

30mm2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification / Driver Unit: 30 mm dome-type (CCAW voice coil). Dome does not explicitly classify driver architecture. The dynamic type comes from the AV Forums entry.

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.

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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

Carbon fibre composite4Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Same carbon fibre composite material as the WH-1000XM58Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-noise-cancelling-with-the-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Driver dome uses high-rigidity carbon fibre composite.

Magnet

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neodymium2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026ネオジウム, translated

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

Min4 HzMax40 kHz1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 20264 Hz - 40,000 Hz (IEC), headphone cable with the headset on

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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Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026A2DP transmission range 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz with LDAC 96 kHz 990 kbps. 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz at 44.1 kHz

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

16Ω2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 202616 ohm passive POWER OFF. 48 ohm at 1 kHz POWER ON.

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.

102dB2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026102 dB/mW passive POWER OFF. 103 dB/mW POWER ON.

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.

Per 1 mW2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification / Sound Pressure Sensitivity: 102 dB/mW power off, 103 dB/mW power on. Stored passive per 1 mW reference.

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

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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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Yes11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/learn/how-to-eq-your-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Companion Apps section names WH-1000XM6 explicitly: equalizer settings remain active after disconnecting the app and connecting to another device. This establishes headphone memory, not only an app EQ control.

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.

104Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Ten-band equaliser5Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-read-before-buying-137397Read 30 September 202610-band equalizer in the Sound Connect app

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

360 Reality Audio, 360 Upmix for Cinema1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026360 Reality Audio / Head Tracking chapters: compatible 360 Reality Audio content/services and head tracking setup. 360 Upmix for Cinema settings chapter separately names cinema feature.

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

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026360 Reality Audio / Head Tracking chapters: compatible 360 Reality Audio content/services and head tracking setup. 360 Upmix for Cinema settings chapter separately names cinema feature.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Using the noise canceling function and Listening to ambient sound chapters: NC/AMB button cycles NC/Ambient Sound, customizable using Sound Connect.

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.

124Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 202612 mics in total, six per earcup: four outside, two inside7Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-05-15-Sony-Introduces-the-Best-Noise-Cancellation-with-the-WH-1000XM6-HeadphonesRead 30 September 2026QN3 optimizes 12 microphones in real time.

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

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Auto NC Optimizer constantly optimizes noise canceling to the wearing condition and environment

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

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Using the noise canceling function and Listening to ambient sound chapters: NC/AMB button cycles NC/Ambient Sound, customizable using Sound Connect.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Ambient Sound Mode level is adjusted in the Sound Connect app (ambient sound control)

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

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Speak-to-Chat

Wind noise reduction

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Yes4Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026The outer microphones are covered by a mesh redesigned to further reduce wind noise

Measured

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

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Warm tuning with very emphasized bass. Narrow dips in the mid and high treble. Minor left/right driver matching issues.6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Public Audio Reproduction Accuracy: warm response, narrow mid/high treble dips, minor left/right matching issues. Public Sound Profile descriptors 5 dB/-1 dB separately noted.

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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5dB6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Test bench 2.3. Very Emphasized (5 dB)

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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-1dB6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Test bench 2.3. Balanced (-1 dB)

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.

BSony WH-1000XM6

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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.

Very good. Voice sounds full-bodied and intelligible, and background noise is separated well. Voice can lose intelligibility in very harsh conditions.6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Public Our Verdict / Microphone: full-bodied intelligible voice, good background separation. Very harsh noise can reduce intelligibility.

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.

BSony WH-1000XM6

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	31.75

Source6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Continuous 31.75-hour battery life with ANC enabled. Sound Guys measured 37 h 14 min in its own test

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-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Location/function of parts chapter identifies built-in microphones on headset units. No cable or detachable boom.

Microphone element

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MEMS2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026MEMS

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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Omnidirectional2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Microphone specification / Direction: omnidirectional. This is microphone capsule pattern, not AI beamforming array pickup width.

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.

65Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-read-before-buying-137397Read 30 September 20266-mic beamforming array for voice calls7Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-05-15-Sony-Introduces-the-Best-Noise-Cancellation-with-the-WH-1000XM6-HeadphonesRead 30 September 2026Six-microphone AI beamforming system for calls.

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.

1213Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 8 October 2026The exact reviewer explicitly states total mic count 12, with six physical microphones per earcup: four outside and two inside. Sony independently states that QN3 processes twelve microphones for noise cancellation and uses a six-microphone call beamforming system. The total is the directly published physical count, not an addition of ANC and voice roles.

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.

AI4Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Beamforming AI removes external noise on calls

Flip to mute

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Mute button

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Yes8Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-noise-cancelling-with-the-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Tactile button mic mute. App setup required, see footnotes 3 and 4.

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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Voice prompt10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026About the voice guidance chapter: Mic Off and Mic On prompts announce microphone state during a call. Call-functions chapter also documents an optional notification sound every seven seconds while muted.

Sidetone

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

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Frequently asked questions / You hear your own voice: headset microphones pick up surroundings and voice during calls via Sidetone function.

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, Analog1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth pairing and Using the supplied headphone cable chapters. USB charging section only, no USB audio path.

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.

3.5 mm TRS2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug. Analog microphone unavailable.

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.

3.5 mm2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Detachable single-sided cable, stereo mini jack on the headset

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

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1.2m2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Approx. 1.2 m, gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug

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-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Charging the headset chapter: USB Type C port with supplied USB-A to C cable.

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

No4Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026You still can't listen via a wired USB-C connection

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026You can listen to music even if the headset is turned off. Noise canceling then does not work

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

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None1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Checking package contents chapter includes headset, USB cable, headphone cable, carrying case, documents. Bluetooth pairing requires host. Wireless dongle not included.

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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10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications / Communications: System Bluetooth 5.3, maximum line-of-sight range approximately 10 m.

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.

5.31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications / Communications: System Bluetooth 5.3, maximum line-of-sight range approximately 10 m.

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, LDAC, LC31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026SBC/AAC/LDAC on Classic Audio. LC3 on compatible LE Audio devices, selected with Sound Connect.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Compatible LE Audio host required, app connection setting differs from Classic Audio.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Broadcast reception is enabled using Sound Connect on supported phones.

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

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Connecting headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter: two Bluetooth devices at same time. Audio switches between rather than mixes.

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

21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Connecting headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter: two Bluetooth devices at same time. Audio switches between rather than mixes.

Paired devices remembered

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81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026The headset can be paired with up to 8 devices

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

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Help guide covers Microsoft Swift Pair. Google Fast Pair is backed by the Sound Guys review5Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-read-before-buying-137397Read 30 September 2026If the Fast Pair/Swift Pair doesn't work

Base station

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Latency

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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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Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current exact-model Help Guide, About the sound quality mode and Supported codecs chapters: named Low latency setting uses LE Audio. Compatible LE Audio host and current headset firmware/Sound Connect app required. GMAP switches automatically only with a compatible host and game. No numeric latency inferred.

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, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Separate pairing chapters explicitly Android smartphone, iPhone, Windows 10/11 computer, Mac computer. No console capability inferred.

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.

BSony WH-1000XM6

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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.

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

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No10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging chapter: built-in rechargeable battery replacement is referred to Sony support or a Sony dealer. This is service replacement rather than a user battery swap.

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

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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

BSony WH-1000XM6

Connection	ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	AAC	30
Bluetooth	No	AAC	40
Bluetooth	Yes	SBC	30
Bluetooth	No	SBC	40
Bluetooth	Yes	LC3	30
Bluetooth	No	LC3	40
Bluetooth	Yes	LDAC	26
Bluetooth	No	LDAC	36
Analog	Yes	Not available	28
Analog	No	Not available	38

Source12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026The exact current WH-1000XM6/YY2984 Help Guide on printed pages 29 to 30 gives music playback after a full charge. AAC and SBC each allow up to 30 hours with ANC on or 40 hours with ANC and Ambient Sound Mode off. LC3 over compatible LE Audio has the same 30/40-hour claims. LDAC allows 26 hours with ANC on or 36 hours with both noise-control modes off. Powered analog playback allows 28 hours with ANC on or 38 hours with both modes off. Each named codec is retained in its own row. Sony warns that Equalizer, DSEE Extreme, Speak-to-Chat, Service Link, and other changes to default app modes reduce these maxima. Playback volume and LDAC bitrate are unspecified. Communication durations are excluded. The 25 to 35°C footnote attaches to the quick-charge estimates, so it is not assigned as a continuous-runtime test condition.

Battery life (claimed, max)

70h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

70h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=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-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Charging the headset chapter: USB Type C port with supplied USB-A to C cable.

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.

210min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Approx. 3.5 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.

3min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Charging the headset chapter: 3 minute charging gives approximately 3 hour music playback with compatible USB PD adapter. Conditions qualified in quick playback note.

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

3h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026About 3 hours after 3 minutes with a USB PD adaptor of 9 V/2.3 A or more. About 1 hour with a 5 V/1.5 A adaptor

Use while charging

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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026You can use the headset while charging. Charging stops at about 80% while in use

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, Touch1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Location/function of parts and Controlling the audio device chapters: Power/NC/AMB buttons, left, right touch sensor control panel.

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

Touch1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Swipe up and down on the touch sensor control panel

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.

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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.

Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Using Quick Access chapter: Sound Connect assigns services separately to double and triple presses of the NC/AMB button. Availability varies by region.

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

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Wearing the headset chapter: auto-stop/resume by wearing sensor, can change using Sound Connect.

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.

Google Assistant, Siri, Tencent Xiaowei1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Google Assistant and Siri are device functions. Tencent Xiaowei is for mainland China models only.

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

Padded8Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-noise-cancelling-with-the-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Soft-fit wider headband with vegan leather.

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.

Vegan leather8Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-noise-cancelling-with-the-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Design section: headband infused with vegan leather.

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.

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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.

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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

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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

Yes5Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-read-before-buying-137397Read 30 September 2026Review: earpads peel out and snap back onto hooks.

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.

Clip5Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-read-before-buying-137397Read 30 September 2026Pads peel out of the chassis and snap back on hooks

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.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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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 pads10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter, pages 13 to 14: remove the right earpad and reattach its five tabs until they click. Pads are removable without opening the housing.

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

Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026What you can do with Sony Sound Connect / Installing Sony Sound Connect chapters: Sony Sound Connect mobile application from Google Play and App Store.

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, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026What you can do with Sony Sound Connect / Installing Sony Sound Connect chapters: Sony Sound Connect mobile application from Google Play and App Store.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Keeping software up to date chapter: headset software update using Sound Connect application.

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

254g(9 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Approx. 254 g2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Approx. 254 g without cable

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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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.

Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Wired: High-Resolution Audio needs the headset turned on. Wireless certification from What Hi-Fi8Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-noise-cancelling-with-the-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Explicit Hi-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio Wireless support.

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.

Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), Headphone cable, Carrying case, Documents1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Checking the package contents chapter: headset, USB Type C cable USB-A to C, headphone cable, carrying case, documents.

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.

BSony WH-1000XM6

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C	Not available	1
Headphone cable, 3.5 mm L-shaped plug	1.2	1

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Cable length from the Sony Japan spec page

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.

Hard6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Travel verdict: hard protective case with magnetic clasp.

Links

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Product page

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

electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/wh1000xm6-b7Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-05-15-Sony-Introduces-the-Best-Noise-Cancellation-with-the-WH-1000XM6-HeadphonesRead 30 September 2026Pricing and availability: explicit US manufacturer product hyperlink electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/wh1000xm6-b.

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.sony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.html2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Japanese maker WH-1000XM6 specification table, explicit exact model fields including passive electrical values.

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.

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/index.html1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Sony Help Guide, model YY2984. The printable PDF is at print.pdf in the same folder

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.

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