Post by solderdude on May 4, 2016 20:47:26 GMT
For around $ 130.- you can buy the Ausdom ANC7.
With Noise Cancelling off the stock headphone sounds bass-less and ‘cuppy’.
When modified it just sounds bass-less, midrangy and trebly with a mediocre sound quality. Certainly not hi-fi. More complicated music sounds very ‘messy’ and lacks definition. For better recorded material and less complex music the sound quality isn’t that bad when you listen to it exclusively and do not compare it directly to better headphones. No sibilance but also no highly detailed sound. Doesn’t sound rolled-off.
Below the frequency response (of the right channel only) with noise cancelling off. stock and modified
With Noise Cancelling turned on you get a good bass level/quality and a much improved tonal balance with subdued and ‘soft’ treble. It doesn’t sound very dynamic though. It has a ‘compressed’ and somewhat ‘dark’ character. It can be described as ‘polite’ sounding, nothing offensive in the sound.
It lacks ‘sparkle’ and small details are not highlighted, they are not really lacking but very subdued.
Modifications bring some further improvements.
Below the frequency response (of the right channel only) with noise cancelling off. stock and modified
The Noise Cancelling feature itself isn’t as effective as on most other N.C. headphones I tested/heard/ measured.
Also there is an audible noise in soft passages. It’s not a sharp his but definitely audible.
The Bluetooth part works well. It has quite some reach and the sound quality isn’t much less than used wired.
But one must realise this doesn’t become a ‘resolving’ headphone on TRRS either.
For about double the money there are better sounding headphones available.
The looks and finish as well as comfort is good though. It’s the sound quality (drivers) that are a bit disappointing when looking at it from a hi-fi point of view. For audiophiles it is safe to say it is best to avoid this headphone.
That said, there aren’t that many decent built headphones around with (some) Noise Cancelling and Bluetooth properties in this price-class. When you don’t play music loud and prefer a ‘laid back’ and ‘warm’ sound signature this headphone doesn’t do much wrong. Distortion products (harmonics) in that case are below the audible limit. When a low level hiss in-between songs or during quiet passages is no biggy then the ANC7 is enjoyable when high levels of outside noise attenuation aren’t needed.
When the small modifications are applied this headphone doesn’t suddenly become a MUCH better headphone but it does improve and the modifications are worth the effort to me.
It remains an ‘overly polite’ and ‘warm’ headphone without sounding ‘airy’ nor ‘detailed’. It lacks ‘dynamic’ sound and when played louder doesn’t sound as ‘nice’ any more as it does at lower listening levels.
This headphone can be worn for long periods of time without discomfort both for the ears and head.
This is important when these headphones are used for longer periods of time when travelling for instance. This is where these headphones do not disappoint.
The sound is ‘polite’. As long as you don’t play it very loud and have Noise Cancelling on it is an enjoyable headphone but not in a true ‘hi-fi sense’. Detail whores will be disappointed.
Once charged you can keep them playing all day and evening and it will keep on playing even after that. 1-3 hours charging time will give minimum 18 hours of listening pleasure. When BT isn’t used the batteries will last even longer.
When the batteries are depleted it can't be used any more, not even ‘passively’ (TRRS cable).
Not very suited for people with bigger than average heads or ears. Good enough for listening casually while travelling.
It comes with a nice carrying bag as well.
Much more measurements can be found HERE
Modification guide and extensive measurements article (PDF) can be downloaded HERE
Unboxing video:
With Noise Cancelling off the stock headphone sounds bass-less and ‘cuppy’.
When modified it just sounds bass-less, midrangy and trebly with a mediocre sound quality. Certainly not hi-fi. More complicated music sounds very ‘messy’ and lacks definition. For better recorded material and less complex music the sound quality isn’t that bad when you listen to it exclusively and do not compare it directly to better headphones. No sibilance but also no highly detailed sound. Doesn’t sound rolled-off.
Below the frequency response (of the right channel only) with noise cancelling off. stock and modified
With Noise Cancelling turned on you get a good bass level/quality and a much improved tonal balance with subdued and ‘soft’ treble. It doesn’t sound very dynamic though. It has a ‘compressed’ and somewhat ‘dark’ character. It can be described as ‘polite’ sounding, nothing offensive in the sound.
It lacks ‘sparkle’ and small details are not highlighted, they are not really lacking but very subdued.
Modifications bring some further improvements.
Below the frequency response (of the right channel only) with noise cancelling off. stock and modified
The Noise Cancelling feature itself isn’t as effective as on most other N.C. headphones I tested/heard/ measured.
Also there is an audible noise in soft passages. It’s not a sharp his but definitely audible.
The Bluetooth part works well. It has quite some reach and the sound quality isn’t much less than used wired.
But one must realise this doesn’t become a ‘resolving’ headphone on TRRS either.
For about double the money there are better sounding headphones available.
The looks and finish as well as comfort is good though. It’s the sound quality (drivers) that are a bit disappointing when looking at it from a hi-fi point of view. For audiophiles it is safe to say it is best to avoid this headphone.
That said, there aren’t that many decent built headphones around with (some) Noise Cancelling and Bluetooth properties in this price-class. When you don’t play music loud and prefer a ‘laid back’ and ‘warm’ sound signature this headphone doesn’t do much wrong. Distortion products (harmonics) in that case are below the audible limit. When a low level hiss in-between songs or during quiet passages is no biggy then the ANC7 is enjoyable when high levels of outside noise attenuation aren’t needed.
When the small modifications are applied this headphone doesn’t suddenly become a MUCH better headphone but it does improve and the modifications are worth the effort to me.
It remains an ‘overly polite’ and ‘warm’ headphone without sounding ‘airy’ nor ‘detailed’. It lacks ‘dynamic’ sound and when played louder doesn’t sound as ‘nice’ any more as it does at lower listening levels.
This headphone can be worn for long periods of time without discomfort both for the ears and head.
This is important when these headphones are used for longer periods of time when travelling for instance. This is where these headphones do not disappoint.
The sound is ‘polite’. As long as you don’t play it very loud and have Noise Cancelling on it is an enjoyable headphone but not in a true ‘hi-fi sense’. Detail whores will be disappointed.
Once charged you can keep them playing all day and evening and it will keep on playing even after that. 1-3 hours charging time will give minimum 18 hours of listening pleasure. When BT isn’t used the batteries will last even longer.
When the batteries are depleted it can't be used any more, not even ‘passively’ (TRRS cable).
Not very suited for people with bigger than average heads or ears. Good enough for listening casually while travelling.
It comes with a nice carrying bag as well.
Much more measurements can be found HERE
Modification guide and extensive measurements article (PDF) can be downloaded HERE
Unboxing video:
