Astell&Kern x Empire Ears Novus In-Ear Monitors

🧾 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

📦 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

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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.