JLab Audio Bombora Review | 93 Data compared

The JLab Bombora TEKST Edition is an affordable, over-the-ear headset (MSRP $99.95, reviewed at $70) that features highly ostentatious, ice-blue and white styling designed by TEKSTartist. It moves away from the harsh, sibilant treble found in previous JLab models like the Diego, offering instead a smooth, soft, and mellow sound signature. Equipped with plush memory foam ear pads covered in white microsuede and a cloth-braided 1/8-inch cable with a built-in remote mic, the headphones provide an engaging, comfortable, and relaxing long-term listening experience for budget-conscious buyers. The headset delivers powerful, deep, and wide bass that covers the bottom range of hip-hop tracks very well. However, this strong bass output is sloppy and undefined, which causes it to bleed into the center image and mask finer details. While the upper register features a buttery, smooth midrange that sounds great with piano and brass, it suffers from a lack of overall clarity, precision, and definition, causing a smearing effect on faster tracks. Additionally, while the headset is a great bargain for casual listening, its heavy plastic construction gives it a slightly chintzy...