Empire Ears LEGEND EVO Universal Fit IEM Earphones (Launch Edition)

Legend EVO Launch Edition, by Empire Ears.

This very exclusive initial run is limited to 400 pieces worldwide, and includes a custom-crafted hand-dyed leather case made by Vishnu Leather in South Korea.

Following from its predecessor Legend X, the new Legend EVO assumes a minimalist and understated appearance, featuring the classic Empire Ears logo plus a new EVO logo designed to denote the evolution of IEM technology.

Continuing the reign of the hugely successful Legend X, Legend EVO from Empire Ears is a brand new IEM boasting an 8-driver configuration plus bone conduction technology powered by their proprietary W10 ultra driver.

Legend EVO is the product of decades of experience and pioneering development in audio component architecture. By breaking down the hearing system to three primary regions – outer ear, middle ear and inner ear – Empire Ears have under taken the task of targeting each part of the physical listening experience separately to optimise audio performance at every single stop.

Powered by an intimidating octo-driver tribrid configuration, the new Legend EVO variant is capable of unprecedented levels of detail, imaging and soundstage. Dual W9+ subwoofers combined with five balanced armature drivers take on the full range of 5Hz – 20kHz via air conduction, while simultaneously a specially mounted W10 driver focuses on the 5Hz-35kHz range using bone conduction.

This combination of conductivity methods delivers remarkable imaging. Crystal-clear highs all the way down to extended low frequencies for a truly powerful performance.

The W10 (or Weapon X) driver is a new design from Empire Ears built to perform as the most groundbreaking bone conductivity module used in IEMs today. Within the design of Legend EVO, a W10 is situated within its own specially-formed cavity at the very top of the shell, keeping all sonic vibrations internal and optimising conductivity transfer as much as possible.

The steel chassis of W10 is composed of nickel-plated cold-rolled steel, specially chosen to eliminate coloration which may impact sound through internal resonance or flex, while its N52 neodymium magnet is composed of a unique blend of high-grade neodymium, iron and boron. This unique blend of materials plays a huge part in the game-changing performance of Weapon X.

Due to the immense output of the W10 driver, Empire Ears have employed specific measures in crafting the Legend EVO enclosure to ensure proper tuning, resonance and volume management. These include dual-triport vents for harnessing optimal output, proprietary ARC treatment for eliminating unwanted sound, and a custom cast polymer to seal the shell and channel internal sonic vibrations toward the listener while bouncing unwanted energy outside.

Features

• 2x W9+ Subwoofer drivers.
• 5x precision Balanced Armature drivers.
• 1x Weapon-X bone-conduction ultra driver.
• Proprietary ARC resonance reduction tech.
• 9-way synX crossover network.
• Dual-conduction architecture.
• PW Audio Genesis Ultra Pure OCC Copper Cable.

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 35 kHz
• Sensitivity: 103 dB @ 1 kHz, 1 mW
• Impedance: 4.5 Ohms @ 1 kHz
• Termination: 4.4 Pentaconn

Launch Edition Extras

• Handcrafted leather case.
• Limited edition black outer box.

More Information

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