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JBL T50HI | 8.6mm Dynamic Drivers | 3.5mm Wired Plug | In-Line Mic and Remote | 1.2m Cable
Bass-forward earphones with hands-free calling for daily commutes across Kenya.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
JBL T50HI wired in-ear headphones are available at Mascom International for KSh 2,000, brand new and sealed, with 8.6mm dynamic drivers, a 3.5mm plug and an in-line microphone. The JBL T50HI covers the full 20Hz to 20kHz range of human hearing, and its 1.2-metre cable reaches from a trouser pocket to your ears without pulling. A one-button remote answers calls and pauses music on Android phones and iPhones that connect through a headphone jack or adapter. You can collect the JBL T50HI at our shop on the First Floor of Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, in Nairobi CBD.
Built for university students, sales teams and anyone who spends long hours on the phone, the JBL T50HI fixes a common problem: earbuds that go flat halfway through the day. It draws power from your phone through the cable, so there is nothing to charge and nothing to forget at home. Students at Kenyatta University and JKUAT use the JBL T50HI for recorded lectures and online classes, while field sales staff take customer calls hands-free between visits. The tuning leans towards bass, which suits Afrobeats, gospel and Bongo Flava playlists on a long ride into town.
Where many Nairobi electronics shops sell lookalike earphones in JBL-style packaging, Mascom International stocks the JBL T50HI sealed in original JBL packaging and backed by a written warranty. Customers across Nairobi tell us they come to us after a cheap street-stall pair lost sound in one ear within weeks. At KSh 2,000, the JBL T50HI costs KSh 400 more than the JBL Tune 110 and KSh 500 less than the USB-C JBL Tune 310C, so it sits between them on our shelf. Walk in to test the fit, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the JBL T50HI
How much is the JBL T50HI in Kenya?
The JBL T50HI costs KSh 2,000 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, brand new and sealed in its original JBL box. That price includes the 12-month Mascom International warranty and the ear tips in three sizes that come in the box. Delivery is pay-on-arrival, so you inspect the pair before handing over cash or paying by M-Pesa. Within our wired JBL range, the JBL T50HI sits KSh 400 above the JBL Tune 110 and KSh 500 below the JBL Tune 310C.
How does the JBL T50HI compare with the JBL Tune 310C?
The main difference is the plug: the JBL T50HI uses a 3.5mm jack, while the JBL Tune 310C plugs straight into a USB-C port. If your phone, laptop or tablet still has a round headphone socket, the JBL T50HI does the job for KSh 500 less. If your phone has only a USB-C port, the JBL Tune 310C avoids the need for a separate adapter. Both carry an in-line mic for calls. Pick by the socket on the device you use most.
Will the JBL T50HI work if my phone has no headphone jack?
Yes, the JBL T50HI works on phones without a jack once you add a USB-C or Lightning to 3.5mm adapter. Every iPhone since the iPhone 7 has dropped the round socket, and many recent Android phones have done the same. Mascom International sells compatible adapters, and our staff will test the pairing with your own phone at the Kimathi Street counter. Make sure the adapter carries a built-in converter chip, because cheap passive adapters often deliver no sound at all from a USB-C port.
Is the JBL T50HI good for calls on Safaricom and Airtel Kenya?
The JBL T50HI handles voice calls well on Safaricom, Airtel Kenya and Telkom, because the microphone sits on the cable close to your mouth. That position picks up your voice ahead of traffic noise, which helps on a busy Moi Avenue pavement or inside a loud matatu. One press of the remote answers or ends a call, so your phone can stay in your pocket. Call quality still depends on your network signal, so the headset cannot fix a weak connection in a basement office.
Does the JBL T50HI need charging, and what happens during a power cut?
The JBL T50HI never needs charging, because it takes its tiny power draw from your phone through the 3.5mm plug. When a KPLC outage knocks out the sockets in your estate, your earphones keep working for as long as your phone has battery. There is no charging case to misplace and no battery inside to wear out after a year or two. For buyers who often go a full day away from a socket, that makes wired listening the dependable choice.
Who should buy the JBL T50HI and who should skip it?
Buy the JBL T50HI if you want a genuine, low-cost JBL headset for calls, lectures and music, and your device has a 3.5mm socket. It also suits anyone who has lost wireless earbuds before and prefers a cable that stays attached. Skip it if you exercise hard or hate cables, because the JBL Tune 125BT neckband at KSh 3,600 cuts the cord entirely. Frequent flyers who want quiet cabins should look at the JBL Live Buds 3, which add noise cancelling.
Is the JBL T50HI good for online classes and Zoom meetings?
The JBL T50HI works well for Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams on a laptop or phone with a combined 3.5mm headset socket. The in-line microphone carries your voice clearly enough for class participation, interviews and team calls. University students at Strathmore and USIU use wired headsets like this one because there is no pairing delay and no battery to run out mid-lecture. On desktops with separate microphone and headphone sockets, a low-cost splitter cable lets the mic and sound work together.
How can I tell a genuine JBL T50HI from a fake in Nairobi?
A genuine JBL T50HI comes in sealed JBL packaging with consistent printing, a clear model label and three sizes of ear tips inside. Fakes sold around River Road often carry blurred logos, weak bass and a remote that stops working within weeks. The safest test is the seller: Mascom International trades from a fixed shop in Old Mutual Building and backs every JBL T50HI with a written 12-month warranty. A street hawker offering half our price cannot give you that.
Technical Specifications
Driver and Sound Profile
- 8.6mm dynamic driver in each earpiece — a small moving speaker that pushes air to create sound, tuned by JBL for fuller bass.
- Frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz — the earphones play the full range of sounds a human ear can hear, from deep drums to cymbals.
- Sensitivity of 101 dB — a loudness measure, so the JBL T50HI gets loud from a phone at modest volume.
- Impedance of 30 ohms — the electrical resistance of the drivers, low enough for phones, laptops and tablets to drive them easily.
- In-ear design with silicone tips — the tips seal the ear canal, which blocks some outside noise and keeps bass from leaking away.
Plug and Device Compatibility
- 3.5mm headphone plug — the standard round connector found on most laptops, many Android phones, tablets and handheld game controllers.
- Universal remote that works with Android phones and iPhones — the one button answers calls and controls playback on both systems.
- Works with USB-C and Lightning phones through a 3.5mm adapter — useful when your current phone has no round headphone socket.
- Plugs into laptops with a combined headset socket — one cable carries both sound and the microphone for meetings and online classes.
- No pairing or app required — plug the JBL T50HI in and sound plays at once, with no Bluetooth menus or software updates.
Battery-Free Operation
- No internal battery — the JBL T50HI draws its small power need from your phone, so it never needs a wall socket or power bank.
- No charging case — there is nothing extra to carry, lose or charge before you leave the house in the morning.
- Unaffected by battery wear — wireless earbuds lose battery life over months of use, while a wired headset keeps working the same way.
- Minimal drain on your phone — wired earphones use far less phone battery than streaming to Bluetooth earbuds over a long commute.
- Ready during outages — when power goes off, you can still take calls and play music as long as your phone stays charged.
Build and Everyday Durability
- 1.2-metre cable — long enough to run from a pocket or bag to your ears without tugging while you walk or sit.
- Lightweight earpieces — JBL designed the JBL T50HI for long wear, so the earphones sit lightly through a full working day.
- Ear tips in three sizes — swap to the size that seals best, which improves bass and keeps the earphones from slipping out.
- Available in Black, Blue and Red — three colours that make your pair easy to spot in a bag or on a desk.
- Coil the cable loosely when stored — wrapping it tightly around a phone strains the joints, so a loose loop extends cable life.
In-Line Controls and Microphone
- Built-in microphone on the cable — sits near your mouth to pick up your voice for phone calls, voice notes and video meetings.
- One-button remote — a single press answers or ends a call, and the same button pauses and resumes music playback.
- Hands-free calling — take calls without lifting the phone, useful while carrying bags, driving with a legal setup, or typing at a desk.
- Voice assistant access on many phones — a long press on the remote can trigger Google Assistant or Siri, depending on the phone.
- Simple layout — one control means no confusing button combinations, so anyone in the family can use the JBL T50HI straight away.
Package Contents
Each JBL T50HI arrives brand new and sealed in its original JBL retail box. Inside you will find the JBL T50HI headphones with the 1.2-metre cable, in-line microphone and one-button remote fixed in place, plus silicone ear tips in three sizes so you can choose the fit that seals best. There is no charger or carrying case, because the headset needs neither. If your phone lacks a 3.5mm socket, compatible USB-C and Lightning adapters are sold separately at Mascom International.
Warranty
The JBL T50HI ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. That includes faults such as a driver that stops producing sound or a remote that fails to respond. Warranty claims are handled at our service desk in Nairobi CBD.
Where to Buy the JBL T50HI in Kenya
The JBL T50HI is in stock at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to plug the earphones into your own phone and hear the difference before paying. JBL makes the JBL T50HI in Black, Blue and Red; message us on WhatsApp to confirm which colour is on the shelf today.
To order or ask a question, reach us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and buyers in Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu and other major towns receive theirs within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your pair is backed by the 12-month warranty above. At Mascom International we give honest specifications, accurate pricing and real after-sales support, so you know exactly what you are buying and where to bring it if anything goes wrong.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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