Pressure-balanced Acoustic System
The PBAS is a step from a similar system previously implemented in the DAUNTLESS In-Ear Monitors. It features an intricate network of acoustic pathways that is integrated into the 3D-printed shell structure and the utilisation of a balancer tube for pressure control. ZEPHYR takes full advantage of the PBAS system to significantly enhance the overall sound qualities of the drivers.
Acoustic Balancer Tube
The Balancer tube is a key component within the PBAS, acting to balance the pressure between the front and aft sections of the driver. Its critical dimensions are shaped using a laser cutting process to precisely control the tolerances to under 30 microns (about ⅕ the width of a human hair). This level of precision is required to produce inter-chamber pressure relief with a specific rate of pressure change between the front and aft sections, allowing the dynamic driver’s response to be fine-tuned in order to achieve our desired sound signature.
Titanium-coated Membrane Dynamic Driver
ZEPHYR’s specially engineered Dynamic Driver (DD) takes advantage of Titanium’s excellent mechanical properties, featuring a lightweight Titanium-coated membrane created through a vapour deposition process. The thin layer of Titanium improves the stiffness of the membrane while keeping the membrane inertia low, resulting in a superior transient response and detail retrieval. The sound produced is quick, clean and with a firm bass.
Heart of the Flow
Specifications
Driver Type
1BA + 1DD Hybrid configuration
Titanium-coated Membrane DD
Knowles Balanced Armature Driver
Impedence
18.3 ohms @ 1kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion
≈0.4% @1kHz, 100dB
Frequency Response
20Hz – 20kHz
92.6dBA Average SPL
Structure
3D-Printed Custom Engineering Tough Resin Shell
6063 CNC Aluminium Alloy Faceplate
Weight
5.2 g (Earphone, per side)
21.3 g (Cable)
CARBON 3 Cable
OFC Silver-plated Copper Litz
Gold-plated Right Angle TRS 3.5mm Plug / 0.78mm 2-Pin
28 AWG / 2 x 2-Core
Accesories
1* H-01 Ear Tip Set
1* M-02 Ear Tip Set
1* Ear Tip Organiser
1* CARBON 3 IEM Cable
1* Metal Carrying Case
VAMPIRE IEM
$134.90
ZEPHYR IEM
$199.90