Astell&Kern x Empire Ears Novus In-Ear Monitors
Astell&Kern x Empire Ears Novus In-Ear Monitors
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💰 14 days return
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🟢 2 years warranty
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Shipping Terms
Shipping Terms
- Shipping method: Standard
Shipment cost: - EU 25€
- LT, EST 6€
- LV 3€
- RU, USA 200€
- Other countries 200€
- Dispatched usually 2 - 5 business days after order placement
- Some times, dispatched up to 20 business days, we will inform additional, after order placement.
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🧾 Overview
The Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS are flagship quad-brid, dual-conduction in-ear monitors that fuse state-of-the-art transducer tech with lavish materials. A 13-driver array (dynamic, balanced armature, electrostatic, and bone conduction) delivers thunderous sub-bass, lifelike mids, and airy, extended highs. Precision-milled 6061-T6 aluminum shells finished in DLC with 24K gold faceplates complete a statement piece for collectors and reference listeners alike.
✅ Key Features
- ✅ 13-driver quad-brid / dual-conduction architecture for full-band realism
- ✅ Dual W9+ dynamic drivers for authoritative low-end and slam
- ✅ Five BA drivers (Sonion + proprietary NOVA by Knowles) for transparent mids
- ✅ Quad Sonion electrostatic tweeters for ultra-high extension up to 100 kHz
- ✅ Dual Sonion bone conductors to enhance tactility and stage coherence
- ✅ DLC-finished 6061-T6 aluminum shells with 24K pure-gold faceplates
- ✅ Bespoke Effect Audio ARES II 4.4 mm UP-OCC copper Litz cable + 4.4→3.5 adapter
- ✅ Premium carry system: anodized aluminum Pandora V2 case & tip kit with tray
📊 Technical Specifications ▼
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | NOVUS |
| Device Type | Universal In-Ear Monitors (quad-brid, dual conduction) |
| Driver Configuration | 13 drivers total — • Low: Dual W9+ dynamic drivers • Mid: Five BA (1× Sonion, 4× proprietary NOVA by Knowles) • High: Quad Sonion electrostatic • Conduction: Dual Sonion bone conductors |
| Crossover | Integrated 4-way passive crossover |
| Frequency Response | 5 Hz – 100 kHz |
| Sensitivity (SPL) | 108.1 dB @ 1 kHz, 1 mW |
| Impedance | ≈ 2 Ω @ 1 kHz |
| Shell / Finish | 6061-T6 aluminum with DLC coating; logo grid DLC; 24K pure-gold faceplates |
| Cable (included) | Effect Audio ARES II — 4.4 mm balanced UP-OCC copper Litz; 4-wire hybrid construction reinforced with black macro-molecular fiber |
| Connector Type | 2-pin 0.78 mm (earphone side) — cable end 4.4 mm balanced; 4.4→3.5 mm Pentaconn adapter included |
| Microphone / Wireless | — (wired audiophile IEMs) |
| Dimensions / Weight | — / — (not specified) |
| Country of Origin | — |
📦 What’s in the Box
- 🎧 2 × NOVUS IEMs
- 🔌 1 × 4.4 mm Bespoke Effect Audio ARES II UP-OCC Copper Litz Cable
- 🔁 1 × 4.4 mm → 3.5 mm Pentaconn adapter
- 🎯 5 × pairs Final Audio E-Type tips (XS/S/M/L/XL)
- 🧲 1 × Aluminum tip tray
- 🧳 1 × Pandora V2 CNC anodized black aluminum case
- 🧼 Cleaning tool • 🧽 EE × AK microfiber cloth • 📎 Cable clip
🔄 Compatibility
✔ Works with balanced 4.4 mm outputs on DAPs/amps; includes 4.4→3.5 mm adapter for single-ended sources.
✔ Low impedance design pairs best with low-noise, low-output-impedance sources.
✔ Ideal synergy with high-resolution Astell&Kern players.
📦✈️ Shipping & Returns
- 📦 Insured EU & worldwide delivery
- 🔄 14-day return policy
- 🛡️ 2-year EU warranty
📝 Reviews
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⚠️ Warning
⚠️ Warning: NOVUS may cause sudden epiphanies about staging and micro-detail, uncontrollable tip-rolling, and an urge to gold-match the rest of your rig.
Let customers speak for us
I never expected such transparency and spacious soundstage from an IEM.
Simply the best "portable" headphones. Pity it was discontinued.
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Обслуживание на высшем уровне..
Магазину и Аркадию респект!..
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Ļoti labi cenai atbilstoši skaļruņi. Kad secināju ka manā set up vājš posms varētu būt tieši skaļruņi nomainot tos neesu kļudījies ne pārtērējies. Ar tiem kas klausās mūziku kurā basi nedominē varbūt iztiks bez sabvūfera. Un ja pārdomāšu savu stereo varēšu no Klipsh skaļruņiem būvēt Dolby Atmos, Spatial mājas kino! Un šīs vara krāsas skaļruņi!
The device is good quality and it sounds really great. But it has two issues.
You cannot switch between L/R channels. It lowers both channels volume. The issue is mentioned on FiiO website.
It has LineOut function, where device is playing on max volume and you can use your computer volume bar, but it is so loud that even on the lowest set it is screaming, so you have to choose another option and adjust volume on FiiO device instead.
I wish I knew it before buying.
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Great product, excellent service - got it in 2 days after ordering to Lithuania. Thanks guys!