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The JBL Tour Pro 3 earphones come with a case that can transmit audio wirelessly

has introduced its latest set of Tour Pro earbuds, which are packed with features and come with a (which the company calls ). The Tour Pro 3's second-generation Smart Case not only provides caller ID, media file information, and music playback controls, but also acts as a wireless audio transmitter.

That means you can plug it into any USB or analog source and it will send the sound to your earbuds, so you can leave your Bluetooth dongle at home on your next flight. JBL says the direct connection between your case and the earbuds also has lower latency and more stability than Bluetooth.

A person holds an earbud charging case connected to an in-flight entertainment system.A person holds an earbud charging case connected to an in-flight entertainment system.

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This is JBL's first set of wireless earbuds to feature Auracast, a type of audio streaming for Bluetooth devices. You can share your audio with other Auracast-enabled devices by tapping a button on the case's display (which is 30 percent larger than the previous model). You can also join other Auracast-enabled broadcasts, so if you'd rather listen to the commentators at a game than the drunken babble of someone next to you in a loud bar, and the TV has an Auracast transmitter, you can connect your earbuds to it.

Additionally, JBL has incorporated 360-degree spatial audio and head-tracking technology to enhance immersion and used a hybrid dual-driver system in each earbud. The company says the balanced armature driver takes care of the high notes, while the 11mm dynamic driver delivers “powerful, clean bass and vibrant vocals.” Each driver has its own DAC that focuses on a specific segment of the frequency range. JBL also claims that the wireless LDAC codec offers “exceptionally high-resolution sound” as it delivers three times more data than standard Bluetooth codecs.

A windproof design, six microphones and an AI calling algorithm are designed to work together to improve voice clarity during calls. There's also a voice call equalizer that can dampen the volume of loud speakers and amplify the voices of quieter people.

Let's not forget the ANC side of the equation. JBL's True Adaptive Noise Cancellation 2.0 technology built into the earbuds measures noise levels more than 50,000 times per second. The company says the ANC adapts to environmental changes and compensates for sound leakage.

The JBL Tour Pro 3 earphones will be available from September 22nd. They cost $300, which is $50 more than the previous model.