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ausounds AU-Flex ANC Noise Cancelling LDAC Bluetooth Wireless Planar Magnetic Neckband Earphones
Brand | ausounds |
Model Name | AU-Flex ANC |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
About this item
- Hybrid Planar Magnetic technology comprises a planar magnetic driver for superior resolution at the mid and upper frequencies and a phase-aligned dynamic driver to deliver deep rich accurate bass.
- Active Noise Cancellation with ANC, a noise reduction of -25db and Ambient Sound Function to block certain background noises.
- IPX5 Waterproof rating in our headphones can resist a sustained, low-pressure water jet spray and sweat. With Intelligent Magnetic Clasps perfect for answering phone calls hands-free. With 3 sizes of silicone tips
- Rapid 1.5 hours Wireless Charging Case with Total Battery Life 22 Hours: 22 hours of music playback, you can enjoy your music all-day.
- Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 with a range of 32 feet and LDAC Hi-Res operates without any down-conversion of the Hi-Res Audio content and allows approximately three times more data than those other technologies.
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Sound quality | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.3 |
Battery life | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
Noise cancellation | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.8 | — |
Comfort | 4.1 | — | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — |
Sold By | — | Galirity Direct | DEZI-US | TONEMAC-US | BLUECOM | Cell Universal |
connectivity tech | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2 | Wireless |
headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
connector type | USB Type C | wireless | wireless | — | wireless | wireless |
noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | sound isolation | sound isolation | — | sound isolation |
headphones jack | USB | USB | — | Wireless / USB C Type | USB C Type | usb |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable, Retractable | Tangle Free | Tangle Free | Retractable | Detachable |
control type | Volume Control | Media Control | Volume Control | Volume Control | Call Control | Volume Control |
Product Description
Introducing the AU-Flex with Active Noise Cancellation
The AU-Flex ANC is the first of Ausounds’ High-Fidelity earphones. Delivering the performance of a wired in-ear, the sound-stage of a thousand-dollar over-ear, and designed with sustainable metals and lightweight aluminum, the AU-Flex is a herald of mobile hi-res future. Engineered with a unique Hybrid Planar Magnetic driver that delivers a wide and accurate sound-stage only found in planar technology. A separate dynamic sub woofer that provides natural deep bass. This innovation provides an Ausounds audio signature that is a precision-balanced sound that is optimal for long-listening sessions.
Active Noise Cancellation
With a noise reduction of -25db you can isolate yourself without compromising your music playback. Our standard feed-forward noise cancellation earbuds were designed to allow music creators to travel and create whenever, wherever,without interruption.
We’ve engineered key features that benefit a mobile audiophile lifestyle such as, LDAC for a high-res wireless Bluetooth transfer rate of 990kbps, active-noise cancellation that is accessible with a switch of a button, intelligent magnetic clasps with an auto-pause function and a rapid charge USB-C port. The noise reduction system inside the earphone generates sound waves that cancel out the ambient noise, thereby achieving an auditory quiet effect without compromising the quality of the audio. This earphone is also equipped with an ambient mode that provides an open-back audio experience while giving you the option to hear the environment around you to assure your safety while walking in the streets or working in your office. This earphone is engineered to deliver hi-res audio with the sound quality and comfort a true music enthusiast can appreciate without breaking the bank.
LDAC Hi-Res Bluetooth Transfer Rate 990kbps
Unlike other Bluetooth compatible coding technologies such as SBC (sub-band coding), it operates without any down-conversion of the Hi-Res Audio content and allows approximately three times more data than those other technologies to be transmitted over a Bluetooth wireless network with unprecedented sound quality.
Waterproof IPX5
IPX5 Waterproof rating in our headphones can resist a sustained, low-pressure water jet spray. This is not only good for unwanted drops in water, but this is the best rating against sweat, so you keep a sustained music quality and performance when you’re using these for your morning hike.
Hybrid Planar Magnetic Driver
Our uniquely designed Hybrid Planar Magnetic technology comprises a planar magnetic driver for superior resolution at the mid and upper frequencies and a phase-aligned dynamic driver to deliver deep, rich, accurate bass. The drivers are enclosed by dual-voice coils and encased with a durable metal enclosure.
Battery Life 22 Hours
With 22 hours of music playback, you can enjoy your music all-day, uninterrupted. For the traveler that needs to use the active noise-cancellation, don’t worry, the AU-FlexANC provides 10 hours of music playback with ANC turned on.
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Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 6.4 x 2 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.52 ounces |
ASIN | B083BFNLX9 |
Item model number | AUFANC101 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #258,630 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #12,570 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Date First Available | December 31, 2019 |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | ausounds |
Item Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Customers like the ease of use, battery life, and style of the headphones. For example, they mention the ANC is convenient to activate via a separate button, and the controls are simple. Some appreciate the comfort, and quality. That said, some complain about the connectivity issues and noise cancellation.
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Customers like the battery life of the headphones. They mention that it has exceptional battery life and power management.
"When working, its a great headset. Battery life, sound quality, and noise cancellation were all great especially considering the price...." Read more
"...an exceptionally good-sounding pair with remarkable ANC and jaw-dropping battery life, the Ausounds AU-Flex ANC is the answer...." Read more
"...So I switch to aac. On this set, the battery stays strong.ANC is great. Arguably as good as 1more...." Read more
"...Definitely attenuated the airplane noise. Great battery...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. They mention that it has great sound, better than expected, and is worth the price. Some appreciate the hifi quality and decent ANC. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend them to others.
"...And you also get wireless and some decent ANC. Stellar deal while these are still in stock for under $50...." Read more
"...the earbud craze and seek an exceptionally good-sounding pair with remarkable ANC and jaw-dropping battery life, the Ausounds AU-Flex ANC is the..." Read more
"...'s even heard of this product, which is unfortunate because it's pretty damn good. I am a neckband enthusiast...." Read more
"These have great sound, way better then I expected. I like the sound better than the wired Bose earbuds I lost. Noise cancellation is decent...." Read more
Customers find the headphones easy to use. They mention that the ANC is convenient to activate via a separate button, rather than finicky touch. They also appreciate the simple controls and the USB-C port. The sound is comfortable and enjoyable, and the headphones are an absolute joy to listen to music through.
"...It's fun, but smart to tune like this, since when you're out doing stuff, bass tends to get drowned out by ambient noise and treble gets piercing,..." Read more
"...The inclusion of a USB-C port proved to be convenient, and although the sound quality didn't match the QC 30, it surpassed the Jabra 75e by a..." Read more
"...On this set, the battery stays strong.ANC is great. Arguably as good as 1more. I had no major fatigue at all...." Read more
"...But once they are playing they are an absolute joy to listen to music through." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say the fit in the ear is exceptionally good, and the headphones are very comfortable.
"...The fit in the ear is exceptionally good...." Read more
"...my Bose earbuds to the Sony headphones, I achieved a familiar and comfortable fit...." Read more
"...On prime Day it was $100, and $60 used. I was thrilled. They are very comfortable, with iem/hooks. Like the 1more ANC, it has ldac...." Read more
"...Good battery life. Seals well and comfortably with provided tips. ANC is ok, helps a bit. Voice tells you what mode you’re in...." Read more
Customers like the style of the headphones. For example, they mention the bass is accentuated and a little bloaty at times, but they sip power and last. Customers also say the style is subtle, unique, and detailed.
"...treble for a warm vibe, and a nice balance of soundstage, imaging, and detail...." Read more
"...The power consumption logic behind these headphones is a stroke of brilliance, as they sip power and last twice as long as any other neckband..." Read more
"...Battery life ok.ANC - so-so.The look and feel - nice...." Read more
"...It doesn’t overpower It’s kind of subtle but solid and clean. ANC mode is very good...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise cancellation of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is nice, not great, and the bass is accentuated. The noise cancelling, when it does work, is very good at removing any sort of noise. However, others say that the noise is terrible, the noise canceling is a joke, and that the anc function is useless. They also mention that it has a low volume receiving from its Bluetooth source and that it disconnects from phone multiple times per day.
"...'re holding them a half inch away from your head, these have deep, thumpy bass and a moderate V shape tune, they are not lacking in bass unless your..." Read more
"When working, its a great headset. Battery life, sound quality, and noise cancellation were all great especially considering the price...." Read more
"I returned this item because noise reduction did not work at all. Other than that they were pretty decent...." Read more
"...Good soundstage, and voices come through very clearly. The noise cancelling, when it does work, is very good at removing any sort of repetitive..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that it works great, is perfectly usable, and is quite fast given the size of the battery. However, others say that they stopped working two weeks after they bought them.
"...I noticed an occasional issue of the headset failing to turn on, but plugging it on a charger briefly seemed to reset them and they would work fine..." Read more
"...I'd say it's perfectly usable. The passthrough is bad, but for a short "sorry, could you repeat that?" kinda situation, no problem...." Read more
"...Sometimes will refuse to power on, even with a charged battery. Have to connect to power for a little while, then it'll be okay again...." Read more
"...It's assistant functionality is milquetoast, but functions fine. (LG has best ai)...." Read more
Customers have issues with connectivity. They mention that the headphones disconnect and have issues reconnecting. They also say that the Bluetooth doesn't stay connected very well, and it seems to only connect for calls. Some customers also report that the product has a little difficulty auto-connecting when turned on. Overall, customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity and the difficulty in pairing the headphones.
"...a little difficulty auto-connecting when turned on, it seems to only connect for calls and I have to just tap the bluetooth icon on my phone and tap..." Read more
"...If I power them on, they'll auto connect to my phone. But if I play any sort of music or sound, they won't play, and then disconnect and reconnect...." Read more
"...Great battery. Only complaint was I had a hard time getting them paired, but that could have been my phone settings...." Read more
"...Makes weird helicopter whooping noise. They also disconnect from phone multiple times per day. Feel cheaply made. Sound is ok." Read more
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I don't think these would be competitive anymore at the original MSRP, but for the ~50 they cost now, they're absolutely on par with any top tier IEM in the $50 range, with wireless and ANC to boot.
The ANC is acceptable. It does work VERY well at knocking out traffic noise and low pulsating rumbles like the ferry I ride every day (which modern ANC devices like the Anker L4's can't handle, they start freaking out and out-of-phase pulse loud murder tones) but you obviously can't expect modern apple or sony ANC. I'd say it's perfectly usable. The passthrough is bad, but for a short "sorry, could you repeat that?" kinda situation, no problem. I don't get people who use headphones with that on all the time anyways, but Apple's got you covered there.
The pairing was easy and works with modern android. I have noticed with some older bluetooth devices that after an update to android 11, they suddenly stopped seeing new bluetooth devices that used 5.0. I was able to fix that by resetting the bluetooth on my phone, so try that if you notice difficulty pairing. And the assistant voice used for "ANC mode, transparency mode, etc." is hilariously bad. She has robot vibrato.
I did notice that mine has a little difficulty auto-connecting when turned on, it seems to only connect for calls and I have to just tap the bluetooth icon on my phone and tap the device twice to get it to reconnect for audio. After that, it never seems to drop signal - Also, no multi-device, but this is an older 5.0 device. temper your expectations a little, the sound quality is worth it.
The fit and finish are excellent. Everything is nice silicone or metal and the part of the IEM that touches your ear is a nice plastic to keep it warm. The fit in the ear is exceptionally good. My ears are very normal sized and shaped, and the medium tips worked well, and my wife has tiny weird ears that fit nothing and she remarked that with the smallest tips, they're the first IEM that has ever fit her. Since they have no in-ear detection, just clicking the magnetic backs together pauses/unpauses the music. I would have liked the buds to "lock" to the neckband for storage somehow, but it's okay. If you have a really thick neck, the neckband might be a little small. I'm a big dude at 6'3, 190lbs and I found the neckband to be perfect.
You can throw any standard sized IEM tip on them. They don't have freakishly big or small nozzles, so everything from dekoni bullets to KZ tips to every standard spinfit, to moondrop springtips, sednafit xelastec or my personal favorite, TRN t-tips. The supplied tips are very good, but I find that with IEM's, the fit is everything, and annoyingly TWS buds always have cases with no space and force you to use the stock tips (1more TWS buds would be phenomenal if they fixed that, as nice as their stock tips are)
Sound quality is truly outstanding. Airpod 2's got nothing on these. The tuning is a grown-up, laid back "fun" tune, with a little more bass extension, slightly elevated but rolled off on the high end treble for a warm vibe, and a nice balance of soundstage, imaging, and detail. It's fun, but smart to tune like this, since when you're out doing stuff, bass tends to get drowned out by ambient noise and treble gets piercing, and that's where these are intended to be used, so the outdoor effect is more neutral.
Bass is deepy and thumpy and hits hard, with a little bleed into the mids, but for some reason they used the dynamic driver for bass and not the planar. The planar is used for mids and treble, which it is very good at, though there is some articulation in the treble that might sound weird at first, that's common in planar magnetic headphones.
I don't listen to stuff with a lot of vocals, but male and female vocals both sounded just fine, not muted or recessed, which can happen when you bring up the bass and treble.
A little detail and imaging is lost by smoothing out the treble, but it's still plenty clear enough and doesn't get congested when a lot is going on like with orchestral music.
Don't forget to turn on LDAC, tap the cog icon next to the headphones on the bluetooth menu in your phone and turn on high-quality audio. It makes a colossal difference.
They can get VERY loud, easily to hearing damage levels, so be careful. You only get one set of ears, take care of 'em.
Overall, the sound quality is about what I'd call on-par with the very best of the $50-70 IEM market in 2023 - which is an absurdly ridiculously competitive market with stuff like the KZ PR1, TRN rosefinch, truthear zero, etc. And you also get wireless and some decent ANC. Stellar deal while these are still in stock for under $50.
I'd love to see what ausounds could do with a planar-only ANC product, or a planar + BA or planar + EST, using the planar for the bass and mids, or a planar bass + small DD for mids and treble. A v2 of this with modern bluetooth, better ANC, maybe an app, we'd be in the real ultra-premium market.
Scoop these up while they last!
I noticed an occasional issue of the headset failing to turn on, but plugging it on a charger briefly seemed to reset them and they would work fine for a few weeks. Today, after about 5 months, they've totally failed. No amount of time on the charger or attempted power cycles can get them working. Turns on briefly, won't connect, and then simply dead to all input. Can't tell if its the battery or what, but extremely disappointed. Will reach out to manufacturer and update if warranty support is worth anything other than a headache
If I power them on, they'll auto connect to my phone. But if I play any sort of music or sound, they won't play, and then disconnect and reconnect. The workaround? Manually disconnect the headphones, then reconnect.
Occasionally will stop using noise cancelling when below 40% battery, with no warning. Will work fine if you cycle back through the noise cancelling options.
Sometimes will refuse to power on, even with a charged battery. Have to connect to power for a little while, then it'll be okay again.
The actual sound quality is very nice. LDAC codec. Good soundstage, and voices come through very clearly. The noise cancelling, when it does work, is very good at removing any sort of repetitive noises from your environment. Charge time is also quite good; it's not actual Quick Charge by Qualcomm, but it's still quite fast given the size of the battery.
Also does have a monitor mode, if you want to hear things around you better while still listening to music.
My quest for a substitute led me to the Jabra 75e, which excelled in Zoom calls but fell short in almost every other aspect. Its clumsy fit, complex buttons, and laughable active noise cancellation (ANC) left much to be desired. The outdated USB charger design and subpar sound quality did not justify its price, comparable to the Bose QC 30.
Driven by my determination, I discovered the Sony WI-1000XM2, headphones that showed promise in competing with the QC 30. By adapting my Bose earbuds to the Sony headphones, I achieved a familiar and comfortable fit. The inclusion of a USB-C port proved to be convenient, and although the sound quality didn't match the QC 30, it surpassed the Jabra 75e by a significant margin. While the ANC still couldn't match the Bose headphones, it outperformed the feeble attempts of the Jabra. The battery life was commendable, despite minor pairing issues. Considering the price, the Sony headphones offered a solid package with excellent build quality and design.
However, my frustration with the Sony's pairing issues led me to explore alternatives. During my search, I stumbled upon the Ausounds AU-Flex ANC on Amazon. Though I typically shy away from lower-priced models due to previous disappointments, my desperation and determination pushed me to give these a chance. And boy, am I glad I did.
To start, I managed to fit my Bose earbud tips onto the Ausounds AU-Flex ANC, instantly blown away by their sound quality. The full range they offer is unparalleled by any other earphones or earbuds of this size. Ausounds has truly mastered the sound profile, delivering a sonic experience that puts pricier brands to shame.
The ANC, while not reaching the level of the Bose QC 30, stands as the second-best I've experienced, easily surpassing the Sony headphones. But what truly sets the Ausounds AU-Flex ANC apart is its exceptional battery life and power management. The power consumption logic behind these headphones is a stroke of brilliance, as they sip power and last twice as long as any other neckband headset I've tried, exceeding 12 hours of continuous usage. I expect the battery life to stabilize around the typical 7-9 hours mark over time.
The microphone quality surpasses that of Bose and Sony, although it falls just short of the Jabra 75e. The build quality matches that of the Sony headphones, and the over-the-ear design keeps them securely in place, outperforming any other set I've tried, including the Bose QC 30.
If you're weary of the earbud craze and seek an exceptionally good-sounding pair with remarkable ANC and jaw-dropping battery life, the Ausounds AU-Flex ANC is the answer. They deliver such excellence that it almost feels like a manufacturing accident. Considering the value they offer, you could even purchase three pairs for the price of the next best alternative. Personally, the magic lies in pairing them with Bose ear tips, creating an audio experience that is nothing short of extraordinary.
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