Is the JBL Tour One M2 worth the upgrade from the HiFiMAN Edition Xv?
Verdict
Downgrade
The JBL Tour One M2 actually scores 22.2 points below the HiFiMAN Edition Xv, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on sound (8.6 to 6.5) and value (9.2 to 8.4). On paper: active noise cancelling and weight 452 g to 278 g. Worth checking: driver size goes 80 mm to 40 mm. It is at least $113 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.66.5
- Value9.28.4
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Edition Xv | Tour One M2 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes | |
| Weight | 452 g | 278 g | |
| Driver size | 80 mm | 40 mm | |
| Controls | none | touch | |
| Driver | 80 mm planar magnetic | 40 mm dynamic | |
| Frequency response | 8 Hz - 50 kHz | 10 Hz - 40 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Edition Xv to Tour One M2". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across over-ear and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.