I had been struggling the last few years at work to concentrate on my job but my coworkers like talk and one of them is extremely loud. I was skeptical that these would cut out the ear-piercing coworker, but as soon as I put these in my ears I heard angels singing! .

If you're an Apple iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus user then you might be looking for a new pair of wired headphones. The JBL Reflect Aware are one of the first pair of headphones that comes with a Lightning Connector allowing you to use the Lightning port for sound.

Great sound; noise cancelling works great; adjustable noise cancelling in app; reflective cable for runners; sweat proof

For iPhone only; price point may turn some buyers off

Just in case you hadn't heard (and shame on you if you haven't), it's strongly rumoured that Apple's iPhone 7 will be launched this week without a 3.5mm headphone jack. Headphones, instead, will connect directly via the iPhone 7's Lightning connector, and you can expect manufacturers to announce a...

Sporty types will find these particularly appealing thanks to the secure fit and water resistance, and though the on-board noise cancelling isn't outstanding, it does enough to put it on par with other in-ears we've heard.Most of all though, these in-ears deliver in the sound department.

Lively; engaging sound; Tight; punchy bass; Decent detail; Active noise-cancelling; Good fit; Water resistant

Treble lacks a bit of refinement; ANC could be better; Drains phone battery quicker with ANC on; A little pricey

As an overall package, the Reflect Aware offer a great option for iPhone users who need good in-ear headphones that stay in during long runs or workout sessions.

Superbly comfortable ear tips that stay in; Great in-line remote; Loud and ample bass

Lightning connector means you can't use it with your other devices; Pricey

For $200, the JBL Reflect Aware gets the sweatproof, exercise-friendly part right, and nails the audio thanks to a customizable EQ. We'll consider the so-so noise cancellation and ambient mics a harmless additional feature.

Lightning connector for Apple devices; Customizable EQ; Strong bass and crisp highs; Built-in noise cancellation and ambient mics; Sweatproof; Reflective design ideal for outdoor exercise

Average noise cancellation and ambient mics; Slightly expensive for what you get; No 3.5mm connection for non-Apple devices

Unless you've been living under a rock you'll have heard that Apple has dropped the standard headphone jack on its new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus handsets, instead pressing the Lightning port into service for audio output in addition to its existing charging and data transfer duties.

Battery-free noise cancelling; Good-fitting earbuds; Strong; powerful bass

Muddy sound; Poor sound separation

Despite the fact that we've already seen some headphones that use Apple's Lightning connection for audio, there's more interest now than ever due to the lack of a heaphone jack in the new iPhone 7 ($288.00 at Visible) and iPhone 7 Plus ($769.99 at Verizon) . That makes the $199.95 JBL Reflect Aware an especially well-time pair of exercise-focused earphones, as they use a wired Lightning connection to attach directly to your Apple device. On the audio front, JBL includes active noise cancellation, as well as the ability to mix in outside, ambient noise so you can better hear your surroundings. The noise cancellation and ambient mics are only decent for the price, but the earphones are saved by an excellent EQ function that allows you to get granular with audio settings and dial in your preferred sound signature. DesignAvailable in black, blue, green, or red, the sweatproof Reflect Aware ($95.99 at Amazon) look like a fairly unassuming addition to JBL's Reflect lineup. The earphone...

The exercise-focused JBL Reflect Aware earphones sport a Lightning connection for Apple devices and deliver solid, customizable audio performance with merely average noise cancellation.

Lightning connector for Apple devices; Customizable EQ; Strong bass and crisp highs; Built-in noise cancellation and ambient mics; Sweatproof; Reflective design ideal for outdoor exercise

Average noise cancellation and ambient mics; Slightly expensive for what you get; No 3.5mm connection for non-Apple devices

JBL's Reflect Aware sports earphones are being marketed as noise-canceling, which makes them fairly unique -- but on top of that they're one of the first Lightning headphones. That means they have a Lightning connector on the bottom and plug directly into the Lighting port of iOS devices. So, for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus owners, that means no headphone dongle required.

There's a lot to like about the JBL Reflect, particularly the fit, but some performance drawbacks hurt its value.

The JBL Reflect Aware in-ear sports headphones offer a secure, comfortable fit, are sweat-resistant, and have an integrated Lightning connector and reflective cord; They also feature active noise cancellation, and a companion app allows you to adjust ambient noise levels and customize EQ settings.

Noise canceling isn't strong enough; Lightning connection draws a small amount of power from your phone and reduces battery life; no adapter included to plug the headphone into a standard headphone jack.

There's a lot to like about the JBL Reflect, particularly the fit, but some performance drawbacks hurt its value.

The JBL Reflect Aware in-ear sports headphones offer a secure, comfortable fit, are sweat-resistant, and have an integrated Lightning connector and reflective cord; They also feature active noise cancellation, and a companion app allows you to adjust ambient noise levels and customize EQ settings

Noise canceling isn't strong enough; Lightning connection draws a small amount of power from your phone and reduces battery life; no adapter included to plug the headphone into a standard headphone jack