TWS headphones are undoubtedly the most fiercely contested new heights for major audio and digital manufacturers. However, there has been little change in the source of the sound quality itself, the sound unit. And today, for the first time, our old manufacturer has brought the next-generation MEMS sound driver technology into this field, giving us a different kind of shock.
Product parameters. Charging case weight: 372g
Single Earbud Weight: 47g
Frequency response range: 5Hz 40kHz
Bluetooth version: 53
Bluetooth audio codec: SBC AAC APTX AdaptiveAPTX LC3
ANC noise reduction capability: Reduces ambient noise by up to 96%.
Ambient Mode: Yes.
Driver unit: MEMS solid-state unit + 10mm moving coil.
Normal mode battery life: 24 hours (battery box) 6 hours (continuous**).
ANC Ambient Mode Battery Life: 16 hours (battery case) 4 hours (Continuous**).
Environmental protection: IPX5 life waterproof.
Transmission distance: up to 10 meters.
Reference**: 1399 yuan (the current price is 999 yuan).
Geek style with understated texture.
The Aurvana Ace headphones feature a simple and sleek design with sleek lines and a geeky tone, which is also in line with the technology-based approach that innovation has always had. The size of the headset body is 647x49.1x26.9mm, with charging case weighs only 466 grams, and less than 4 grams for a single earbud, making it light and comfortable to wear. The earbuds are available in two colors, black copper and clear black copper, which is low-key and textured.
The shell of the earphones is made of high-quality plastic, and the surface is carefully polished to present a smooth and delicate texture. The design of the headphones takes into account both beauty and practicality, without too many decorative elements, but is presented with simple lines and smooth curved surfaces, and the back of the sound emitter is deliberately not closed shell, but part of the sound and pickup unit surface is exposed, adding a bit of metallic wind to the whole.
Both the earbuds and the charging case are made of the same materials and craftsmanship to show a consistent design style. The earbuds charging case is also simple and compact, making it easy to carry. After the earbuds are placed in the charging case, they are charged through the USB-C port. There is a wireless charging area at the bottom of the charging case, which supports the Qi standard, making charging more convenient.
Comfortable to wear and easy to use.
The Aurvana Ace headphones are very comfortable to wear, as the headphones weigh only 37 grams, wearing on the ear almost does not feel the burden, coupled with the innovative ergonomic design, although it is in the form of earbuds, but the whole plug cap is made of very good materials, soft and can well conform to the shape of the ear canal, wear firmly, not easy to slip, with the blessing of light weight, you can basically achieve "no sense of wearing".
At the same time, the earbuds come with 3 sizes of earbud caps, all of which are made of skin-friendly silicone material, which will not cause discomfort when worn for a long time, and users can choose the appropriate ear caps according to the size of their ear canals to ensure the comfort of wearing. In addition, the operation area of the earphone is also very clear, mainly concentrated near the logo, sensitive to touch, and the false trigger rate is very low, and can be changed in the supporting app, which is very personalized.
The ease of use of the Urvana Ace is also commendable. With the Creative App, you can realize the functions of working mode, button operation gestures, preset EQ switching and EQ sound quality customization on your mobile phone.
First-of-its-kind: The MEM unit is incorporated into the square inch.
Before coming to the sound quality link that everyone is most concerned about, let's talk about why we are so looking forward to this Bluetooth headset. In addition to the innovative tuning ability and its own support for high-fidelity APTX Adaptive APTX LC3 Bluetooth audio coding, this headset is the first time in the industry to introduce a combination of MEMS solid-state sound driver + dynamic driver to achieve more full-range expressiveness.
MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) is a solid-state cell technology based on a semiconductor manufacturing process. In contrast to conventional moving coil units, MEMS units use a tiny semiconductor structure to generate sound waves, rather than a conventional vibrating diaphragm. This design makes the MEMS driver have the characteristics of clearer and more delicate sound quality, especially in processing high-frequency sound, and has more stable, accurate and long life. Since the MEMS unit has a solid-state structure with no moving parts, it can be better integrated with other high-tech functions such as active noise cancellation and ambient sound mode.
The Aurvana Ace headphones are equipped with 10mm MEMS drivers that deliver excellent mid and high frequency performance for even more detail. At the same time, the headphones also have a built-in 10mm dynamic unit to supplement the low-frequency part, making the overall sound quality fuller. This hybrid driver configuration makes the Aurvana Ace headphones theoretically more comprehensive in terms of sound quality, which can make up for the shortcomings of traditional dynamic drivers and meet the listening needs of different sound source types.
Sound quality: Dual-core blessing brings surprises "all-round".
While the MEMS driver alone is a unique selling point, the aforementioned APTX Series codec support adds another layer of near-hi-fi quality. In addition, we were impressed by the performance of the adaptive ANC and ambient mode: under a high-noise** air conditioning outlet (about 56 decibels), turn on the minimum mode of ANC, and you can feel the loud wind noise with the "clang" sound of metal blades instantly turn into a slight noise background with only a faint breath sound.
When the ambient mode is turned on, in the same environment, Aurvana ACE clearly captures and even amplifies the sound of a colleague grinding coffee beans with a hand-crank pot about 5 meters away, which is of great practical significance for those who need to maintain safety and vigilance at all times in environments such as construction sites.
In terms of the core ** and game listening experience, the AMS+ dynamic unit's AURVANA ACE is even more surprising to us. On our phones we use the Viper HiFi App and FooBar2000 for Android***flac Hires, and on our PC we also use Bluetooth 53 Adapter and FLAC files and some games tested.
On the phone, the Aurvana Ace automatically turns on the high-fidelity, low-latency APTX Adaptive mode when connected.
In non-noise-cancelling mode, at maximum volume, bass is a bit too punchy and muffled, and voices sound slightly thinner, but not collapsed. Later, we turned on ANC noise cancellation, and the effect was noticeably improved, the bass was more controlled, and the vocals sounded vivid and natural. In addition, the mid and high frequency parts are very responsive under the speed of the MEMS driver, and there is no mud and water, which is sure to be appreciated by heavy metal fans. In terms of instrumental performance, the resolution of depth is better than that of width. In ANC mode, there is also no tearing noise of dynamic TWS at loud volumes, and in bass-heavy tracks, it does not bleed into the midrange as if it lost detail, and it does not emit faint white noise during the quiet time between tracks, as is the case with normal TWS. However, in Aurvana Acehiphop or EDM sources, it can occasionally appear crowded, but it can be effectively improved by the app's equalization adjustment.
If you use the EQ EQ in the app to reduce the bass by about -3dB, it is often suitable for games, and when entering a multiplayer battle scene such as a school in PUBG, you don't feel any delay, and the sound stage and localization effect are very good.
Overall, it is with the blessing of the "dual-core" unit that the Aurvana Ace performs very well in the high frequencies, with rich details, full midrange frequencies, deep dive in the low frequencies, and an overall sound balance.
Summary: The next-generation unit technology TWS is a pleasant surprise.
The innovative Aurvana Ace introduces MEMS technology into Bluetooth wireless headphones for the first time, combined with its experience in tuning traditional dynamic units, as well as the excellent integration of MEMS technology into ANC and other functions, making this earbud a comprehensive and practical choice for users who pursue an immersive audio experience, whether it is ** or gaming.