PROFESSIONAL AUDIOPHIL IN-EAR MONITORS: Astral is a professional-grade in-ear monitor (IEM) from Kiwi Ears, offering premium sonic resolution and exceptional tonal balance. Designed for music engineers and demanding audiophiles who seek immersive sound without compromising accuracy and precision.
10mm Dynamic Driver Subwoofer: Astral uses a proprietary 10mm bio-ceramic diaphragm dynamic driver. This custom diaphragm material provides excellent thickness in the low-frequency sub-bass range while smoothly transitioning into full bass. To maximize its performance, it has been tuned to provide a smooth transition from bass to midrange, with a natural roll-off at 300Hz.
Six Balanced Armature Drivers for Precise Sound Reproduction: Astral features six balanced armature (BA) drivers: two dual midrange BA drivers and one dual ultra-high frequency tweeter. The proprietary midrange driver is designed to focus on neutral midrange characteristics, ensuring natural and accurate vocal and instrument sound. The pinna correction curve, optimized for 2.8 kHz, faithfully reproduces the acoustic characteristics perceived by the human ear, enabling accurate sound reproduction like a studio monitor.
Additionally, the custom-tuned SWFK BA tweeter delivers smooth high-frequency response. Improved integration with the midrange driver enhances ultra-high frequency extension while eliminating harshness. With superior high-frequency extension and drive efficiency compared to other driver types, the newly designed tweeter elevates BA driver performance to a new level.
Kiwi Ears' Unique Tonal Signature: Astral features a tonal profile that sets a new standard for Kiwi Ears IEMs. It features a 9dB sub-bass boost, a smooth transition to the low-mids, and a natural roll-off at 300Hz. This tuning eliminates the unnatural disconnect that often occurs between bass boost and midrange frequencies, resulting in a more cohesive sound.
The high frequencies, inheriting the tonal signature of a great stage IEM, have a perfect peak at 2.8kHz. They then gently decay into the ultra-high frequencies, extending evenly up to 15kHz. This adjustment enhances the high frequency extension while maintaining a natural, comfortable sound quality that doesn't tire the listener. The tuning allows you to experience the sparkle, airiness, and vast sound field of the high frequencies.
