![]() And though you’ll hear little depth, given the good height and accurate imaging, there is enough dimension to the stage to make for an immersive audio experience. The degrees in instrument placement also feel precise and nuanced. Sound Impressions SoundstageĪlthough the Tune Flex may not present a particularly vast soundscape, there is quite a bit of height to the sound, and instruments reach above the ear, as well as fall to the bottom of the ear. This means that it can withstand heavy sweat and even a downpour. ![]() The Tune Flex is rated IPX4 in water resistance. Given that these earbuds lean on the bassier side, this adjustment feature may prove useful. The equalizer is perhaps the most impressive, giving you complete creative control over the entire frequency graph. Like all JBL models, the Tune Flex has an accompanying app that allows you to control a host of functions, such as ANC levels, equalizer balance and earbud touch control gestures. That being said, I experienced no interruptions or dropouts even in the middle of the city. The callers voice came out on the rounder, heavier side. Although I had no trouble having a conversation on these earphones, the sound was less than crisp. JBL boasts “crisp clear calls” on the Tune Flex. And I personally didn’t run into any of these problems during my test. JBL features one of the latest versions of Bluetooth, 5.2, which in theory, should mean fewer dropped signals and a smoother transmission overall. (More about the extra features below.) Bluetooth The Tune Flex also features ambient mode, which can be controlled via the touch control on the earbuds or in the accompanying app. But as mentioned above, if you’re wearing the earbuds without a silicone tip, you’ll get slightly less effective ANC. At least, the ANC power seems no less effective than other competing mid-range wireless buds. I was surprised that earbuds with a semi-universal, “AirPod-like” fit would produce such decent ANC. There’s also a quick fix to battery drainage, as these earbuds can yield 2 hours of play from just a 10 minute charge. ![]() The similarly priced Apple model offers about the same playtime. This is about average for a pair of wireless earbuds in this price range. ![]() The Tune Flex delivers 6 hours of play with an additional 18 hours of charge in the case. So, you’ll have to control loudness from your mobile device. It should be noted, however, that you can’t adjust volume on the earbuds themselves. You’ll also find additional touch controls on the accompanying app. They are smaller and more elegant than JBL’s other models, and it’s clear that the brand had aesthetics and portability in mind when creating this particular design.īoth earbuds have touch sensors that allow you to control a bunch of functions, such as switching through ambient and ANC mode, track skipping, play/pause, as well as call and voice-assistant control. The earbuds themselves are also sleek and compact. The Tune Flex is dressed in a small, cute case, again, about the general size of the AirPods. However, overall, I had no problems with respect to comfort, and it’s nice to have the option of an open or sealed fit. Once I fitted the earbuds with the more traditional ear tips, the seal became more snug but also felt a touch more obtrusive. In fact, wearing them with the extra small, “open ear tip” (which you can hardly notice) was most notably comfortable for me. When you first take the Tune Flex out of the box (they come in black or white), they seem to closely approximate the original, universal fit, Apple AirPods, without any silicone tip. What can you expect in terms of sound and design from the Tune Flex? And is it as good as some of Apple’s models? What’s in the Box? But out of the many JBL wireless reviews I’ve written recently, this model seems to stand out most, especially given the budget-friendly price. JBL has been releasing wireless earbuds left and right.
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