Empire Ears is always looking to break new ground in the world of IEMs. The MKII series is a way of testing the waters in search to discover their new flagship product. They have now revealed which models are getting the MKII treatment, the Bravado, ESR, and Valkyrie.
Bravado MKII
The newest addition to Bravado is the upgraded dynamic subwoofer which adds dual EST drivers and Empire’s EIVEC system to bring a nuanced and layered presentation that heightens the listening experience to new levels of musicality and analytical enjoyment. The Bravado also features new artwork, featuring a livery, adorned with a suspended metallic glitter faceplate – called Deep Field – that, like the sound signature of the Bravado MKII itself, toes the line between subtle and bombastic.
Technical Specifications
4 Drivers – 1 Sub-Bass/Bass, 1 Mid, 1 High, 1 Ultra-High
4-way synX Crossover Network
EIVEC
A.R.C – Anti-Resonance Compound
Alpha-IV Bespoke 26AWG UPOCC Copper Litz Cable
99 dB SPL @ 1kHz
5Hz – 100kHz Frequency Response
4 Ohms @ 1kHz Impedance
ESR MKII
Next up is the ESR, which also receives a new dual EST, widening the soundstage and highlighting all the details for an accurate representation of sound. A new brushed silver faceplate is featured here.
Technical Specifications
5 Drivers – 1 Low, 1 Mid, 1 High, 2 Ultra-High
4-way synX Crossover Network
EIVEC
A.R.C – Anti-Resonance Compound
Alpha-IV Bespoke 26AWG UPOCC Copper Litz Cable
111 dB SPL @ 1kHz
10Hz – 100kHz Frequency Response
3.9 Ohms @ 1kHz Impedance
Valkyrie MKII
The Valkyrie is the only model out of the three that doesn’t have a redesigned faceplate, and can you blame them? Besides that, the MKII brings the same exciting and engrossing sound signature with a touch more maturity and control. The upgraded Weapon IX+ subwoofer reaches lower, tighter, and Empire’s all-new implementation of EIVEC brings the EST driver and the treble frequencies into play with the smoothness of aged whiskey.
Technical Specifications
3 Drivers – 1 Sub-Bass/Bass, 1 Mid, 1 High/Ultra-High
4-way synX Crossover Network
EIVEC
A.R.C – Anti-Resonance Compound
Alpha Hybrid IV Bespoke 26AWG UPOCC Copper Litz, 26AWG UPOCC Silver Litz Cable
100 dB SPL @ 1kHz
5Hz – 100kHz Frequency Response
3 Ohms @ 1kHz Impedance
For more visit Empire Ear’s website here.
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