But wear detection and spatial audio are hit-or-miss, and the earcups are delicate.
The minimalist design makes them look classy and expensive, setting them apart from the brands cheaper headphones.
Do they then make the cut to be considered as thebest over-ear headphones?
Read my full JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition review to find out.
JLab notes that the Epic Lux Labs are its most advanced headphones ever thanks to the packed feature set.
Where these headphones easily edge out competitors is in the battery life department and more.
I took one look at them and instantly knew they cost more than $150 at least.
The Epic Lux Labs are one of the most comfortable set of cans Ive had the pleasure of testing.
I never felt weighed down while wearing the Epic Lux Labs even for long periods of time.
The adjustable headband also allows for plenty of adjustment to achieve maximum comfort.
They feel very snug and comfortable, but theyreverysoft.
So soft that Im worried if a sharp nail rubbed across them, theyd tear.
Best be careful and not use sharp objects near the Epic Lux Labs.
This means you cant collapse the earcups for easy transportation.
I was sitting at my desk, barely moving, and the music kept pausing.
Thats not ideal, so I ended up disabling it altogether.
Again, its only the right earcup that houses these touch controls.
I found both the touch and physical controls easy to use.
The right earcup has a big surface area which means your fingers have enough space for accurate movements.
The buttons and touch controls are fully customizable via the JLab companion app, available oniOSandAndroid.
Its extremely user-friendly and intuitive.
Its through this app that I disabled the frustrating wear detection auto play/pause sensors.
And of course, the app is where you’ve got the option to customize the equalizer.
There are three preset EQs available: JLab Signature, Balanced and Bass Boost.
Theres also a Custom tab that lets you personalize it according to your preferences.
I love playing around with EQ when Im testing headphones, and the JLab app made it very easy.
I say almost because, well, youll soon see why.
I played a variety of genres, most of which sounded fantastic andverypleasing to my ears.
Details
I didnt realize Pink Floyds Money could sound better than it already did.
This was made even better by the headphones reproducing each bass note clearly and accurately.
This was while listening in the JLab Signature EQ.
I toggled Bass Boost on and I could feel the powerful basslines in my temples.
I love discovering new sounds in songs I love, like in Green Days Minority.
Percussion
The Epic Lux Labs handle percussion instruments well too.
But what works well is head tracking when spatial audio is enabled.
I moved my head to the left and the sound came only from the right earcup and vice versa.
If I moved my head upwards, it sounded like music was playing behind me.
And boy is it effective.
When ANC is active, its extremely effective.
Im utterly delighted with the Epic Lux Labs ANC performance.
To get this at less than $200?
The matte black disc-like unit firmly stays in place on plastic and wooden surfaces.
JLab claims that with ANC off, the Epic Lux Labs can last 90 hours on a single charge.
After 22 hours, I had 75% battery remaining.
Turn ANC on and the Epic Lux Labs drop to 60 hours which is still excellent.
And yes, I am one of those people who keeps ANC turned on all the time.
After 22 hours, I had 75% battery remaining.
Their 32mm dynamic drivers produce a wide soundstage, and music sounds consistently great across a variety of genres.
Equipped with effective head tracking and ANC, they sound like theyre hard to beat, dont they?
But guitar riffs tend to sound scratchy when spatial audio is enabled, making for an uncomfortable listening experience.
While the leather earcups are mighty comfortable, they feel very delicate.
Wear detection is finicky too, and you may be tempted to turn it off entirely.
And yes, they do look luxurious.
