EarSonics has turned to the US Knowles Corporation to provide balanced armature (BA) drivers for its EM96 Customizable In-Ear Monitor (IEM).
Knowles BAs offer a small form factor, powerful output and treble extension capabilities, with the EM96 employing a three-way crossover of six Knowles drivers per earpiece, including two woofers and two mid-range BAs. It is also the first IEM in Europe to use two Knowles Supertweeters.
Featuring a patented coil design with reduced inductance, the Knowles Supertweeter uses a specially constructed high-stiffness, low-mass reed to deliver unprecedented output and ultra-high treble frequency without requiring an amplifier or transformer. The Supertweeters enable EM96 to achieve a high-frequency response extending up to 25kHz.
‘EarSonics sought to achieve world-class, high-res sound with the EM96,’ says EarSonics CEO, Franck Lopez. ‘Whether in the studio or playing live, being able to hear every note of a song is paramount for musicians and sound engineers. The Knowles BAs help us ensure true-to-life audio on par with professional-grade studio monitors.’
The unique driver architecture works with EarSonics TruWave and Ω-Corrector technology to achieve a wide stereo image, an exceptional air feeling, and a consistent frequency response suitable for a range of listening conditions.
‘EarSonics uses Knowles BAs to create a distinct sound signature across its line of IEMS,’ says Jon Kiachian, President of MedTech and Specialty Audio at Knowles Corporation. ‘Adding two of our Supertweeters to the EM96 will create a new benchmark for world-class frequency extension and sound clarity.’
The EM96 is available in Europe via EarSonics.
