VISION EARS x Astell&Kern
Astell&Kern adhere to a high standard for sound, dedicated to uncovering even the smallest details with continual improvements in technology and craftsmanship. The combination of Astell&Kern and Vision Ears in AURA produces unparalleled sound quality and in-ear experience.
Vision Ears is a premium German IEM brand established in 2013. It provides the highest-quality IEMs created based on its technological prowess and meticulous craftsmanship by hand, earning it recognition as a leader in the premium IEM market. These two companies at the forefront of the audio player and IEM market joined forces to develop a new IEM based on a profound respect for each other's values in terms of sound and their outstanding technological competences.
Astell&Kern and Vision Ears share the philosophy of craftsmanship in sound, and with this shared vision, we were able create an unrivaled IEM with outstanding sound quality, integrity, and design that all audio lovers dream of.
Introducing AURA by Vision Ears and Astell&Kern, completed with uncompromising design and unrivaled technology.
Don't just listen to music; immerse in it.
Precision Meets Emotion, AURA
AURA boasts 11 drivers, 5-way crossover, and meticulous design with precision-crafted audio for superior sound. High-grade materials build the delicate shell and mesh structure to ensure exceptional response and natural sound.
AURA is design and performance in perfect harmony. Lose yourself in an enveloping sonic performance, where pace and precision meet a rich, natural sound.
Expertly crafted in Germany, AURA blends innovation, sophisticated styling and cutting-edge technology to create a listening experience like no other. Enjoy exquisite materials and peerless audio engineering – but most of all, enjoy your music.
Custom Designed 11-Drivers
2 x 8 mm Al-Mg Low Dynamic Drivers- [Sub-low & Low]
The 8-mm isobaric dynamic drivers offer powerful output and precision sound. Two 8-mm dynamic drivers handle the low and mid-low frequency ranges, offering tighter, more precise, and better tuned bass thanks to their exquisite design.
Eight Drivers: Two Sets of Four Balanced Armature Drivers- [Mid-low] [Mid] [Mid-high]
It comes with specially selected four mid-low balanced armature (BA) drivers and four mid and mid-high BA drivers with two pairs of dual BA drivers that combine to handle the mid and mid-high frequency range. The carefully selected eight BA drivers work together to create precision mid-range sound and produce warm and emotional male and female vocals.
1 Balanced Armature Super Tweeter- [High & Super High]
Balanced armature (BA) drivers designed with to maximize a sense of space and openness are utilized to create soft, delicate, yet expanded ultra-high-frequency sound that resonate richly in your ears.
Ultra-Precision Technology
5-Way Crossover
The AURA technical configuration is designed with a 1st grade crossover, meticulously manufactured in Germany. All components being well chosen for lowest tolerances possible on the market. AURA is using a 5-way crossover with a particular circuit solution that avoids an excessive load from the tweeter towards the source (amplifier), thus reducing distortion and extending the reproduction of high frequencies. Internal wiring is made with premium silver plated copper alloy wire for highest performance.
Isobaric configuration with two dynamic drivers
Two 8mm dynamic drivers are placed facing each other in an isobaric configuration. As two drivers are placed facing each other and the sound is output from exactly between them, the constructive interference is maximized, effectively doubling the output volume. This, in turn, removes any phasing issues that may raise from the length difference between the sound tubes, reducing THD.
This design makes the low-frequency sound created by the dynamic drivers more accurate, solid, and vibrant.
Chamber
The "special chamber" have a precise internal volume that has been calculated to get the best compromise between driver speedness and musicality. The two DD Drivers are strictly matched to reduce any possible phase incoherence which could lead to inaccurate transient reproduction.
Mesh
AURA's open-structure design features a vacuum metal mesh that gleams elegantly on top. This special aluminum acoustic mesh circulates air from the dynamic driver to control the powerful resonating force, protecting internal components from external influences.
Material Innovation and Craftsmanship
The front plate and shell of AURA is made from Swiss 6061-T6 aluminum.
Aluminum 6061 is an alloy that is lightweight, sturdy, and highly resistant to corrosion. On top of that, we added T6 heat treatment to enhance the strength of the aluminum, making it not only feather-light and sturdy but also allowing it to be given a beautiful finish.
Production processes of all parts are done through the highest-quality CNC milling process, one part at a time.
The Micro Groove Design Faceplate
The Micro Groove Design is applied with surface treatment for milling process. Grooves are dug along the grain of the raw material to create a unique design, before the product is moved to a precision-tailored jig for laser engraving. This process is not just a standard laser process but a special laser process that eliminates parts of the raw material to engrave letters 0.5 mm deep while adding depth to the engravings. Next, the component is treated with oil to prevent oxidation, packaged, anodized, and given a custom dark bronze color.
Precision-Milled Aluminum Shell
Unlike the faceplate, the shell is oil-sealed and then handed to the polishing master. The faceplate is engraved with an esthetic design element, and the surfaces of shells are polished through a special sand-blast refinement process. Otherwise, marks will be left from the tools used, so each shell is polished like mirror by hand. Then, after sand-blasting and anodizing, the shell is ready to be given Vision Ears' custom warm gray color.
The AURA shell is the result of thousands of hours of work, including cutting diamonds out of rough rocks with carefully selected materials, precision processes, and specialized tools.
Specification
General Specifications
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Model
AURA
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Driver
8mm Al-Mg Low Dynamic Drivers in a Isobaric configuration x2
Balanced Armature Drivers for the low mids x 4
Balanced Armature Drivers for the mid&mid highs x 4
Balanced Armature Driver for the super tweeter x 1
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Cable
0.78mm 2-pin
Effect Audio Custom Selected Premium UP-OCC Pure Silver Litz and Pure Copper Litz Hybrid (4.4mm, 3.5mm)
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Material
Aluminum
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Frequency response
10 Hz - 24 kHz
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SPL
115dB @ 1kHz, 1mW
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Impedance
10.5Ω @ 1kHz
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Total Harmonic Distortion
0.5% @ 1kHz
