ESR MKII (Universal)
Reviewer's Notes
“It’s one of the best tunings I’ve come across. And the price? Well, it’s not crazy expensive money in today’s IEM market, so I think it actually has great value. As a result, I recommend the Empire Ears ESR MKII as a great reference monitor. If you’re looking for a true-sounding IEM and had enough of the V-Shaped, fun-oriented gear, this might be your best bet at this point.”
Berkhan - Headfonia.com
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The Review
A Studio Reference Hybrid
Equipped with two of the industry’s most advanced driver technologies, the ESR MKII is truly a standout IEM with an uncompromising performance ethos focused on delivering only the most exceptional accurate monitoring experience.
BA Drivers
ESR MKII comes equipped with 3 proprietary balanced armature drivers divided across 3 separate frequency bands for maximum coherence and resolution.
Low, Mid, High
High, Ultra-High
EST Drivers
ESR MKII masterfully manipulates dual electrostatic drivers in unison with our proprietary EIVEC technology to reproduce a remarkable 10Hz-100kHz frequency range. The ultralight moving membrane within ESR MKII’s electrostatic drivers give the most accurate transient response, resulting in unparalleled clarity, separation and detail.
synX Crossover Technology
Legendary Crossover Network
Genetically dissimilar from the rest of the IEM world, our synX crossover network truly stands out with countless bespoke methods and technologies protecting it as a unique masterpiece. A marriage of 3 different driver technologies become symphonized by a unique, proprietary 6-way synX crossover network designed to maximize performance from each and every driver.
- Ultra-Wide Frequency Bandwidth: The Bravado MKII produces a super-wide frequency range, offering listeners unparalleled sound quality and details that best even the most high-end headphones on the market.
- Best Signal-to-Noise: Cleanest signal path with handpicked resistors, electrolytic capacitors, and filters for an exceptionally low noise floor.
- Low Distortion: Every nuance in your mix is reproduced faithfully without audible artifacts.
- Maximum Signal Transfer: Individually wired and insulated with 7-strand UPOCC Litz wires soldered with ultra pure silver and gold Mundorf Supreme for maximum signal transfer.
E I V E C
Empire Intelligent Variable Electrostatic Control
The lightning-quick electrostatic drivers accommodate ESR MKII's wide frequency range while remaining balanced and compact. A single bespoke transformer unites the dual electrostats via our proprietary EIVEC technology to all components while eliminating any signs of phase incoherence and distortion.
A.R.C. Technology
ARC (Anti-Resonance Compound) is a proprietary conformal coating that virtually eliminates unwanted vibrations and resonance within IEMs. ARC increases mass on drivers, crossover, and sound tubes for a darker background, tighter transients, and minimal structural coloration—letting the music’s true character shine.
Alpha IV
At Empire Ears we believe that an extraordinary IEM requires an extraordinary cable. We're proud to introduce Alpha-IV (A4); a premium handcrafted 4 core cable comprised of a proprietary 26AWG UPOCC Litz Copper with multi-size stranding. The advantage of multi-sized stranded design within the same encapsulations enables A4 to achieve distinct highs and details due to the signal transmission speed in thinner cable strands, while the thicker size cable strands deliver smoother bass and mids.
A4 features a durable, overmolded .78 2-pin connector offered with either a 3.5mm right angle or 2.5mm balanced termination and improves upon the previous cable design. 2.5 to 3.5mm and 4.4mm Empire adapters are available HERE.
The ESR MKII features a premium Brushed Silver aluminum faceplate for a sleek, professional design suitable for any environment.
What's In The Box
Included at no additional charge with each order.
- In Ear Monitor
- Empire Pandora Case
- Empire Cleaning Cloth
- Empire Cleaning Tool
- Final Audio Type E Tips - SS, S, M, L, LL