Earphones

M-EAR (2D)

The M-EAR 2D is a two-way, two-driver design, with one driver handling mid/high frequencies and the other dedicated to bass.

Driver configuration	2x balanced armature drivers
Crossover	Two-way system
Noise isolation	-26dB
Frequency response	20Hz-20kHz
Impedance	112 Ohms (@1kHz)
Output (sensitivity)	112dB @ 0.1V (1kHz)
Cable	1.45m detachable
In-line microphone	SiSonicTM MEMS
Accessories	6x memory foam ear tips; carrying case
Weight	20g

Overview

Collaborate to innovate

Two celebrated names from the UK audio scene – audiolab and ACS – have teamed up to deliver a range of British-made, multi-driver in-ear monitors called audiolab M-EAR. The M-EAR 2D is a two-way, two-driver design, with one driver handling mid/high frequencies and the other dedicated to bass. The M-EAR 4D is a three-way design sporting four drive units – one for high frequencies, another for midrange and two for bass.

Technology

A feast for your ears

Both M-EAR models incorporate balanced armature drivers, which diﬀer from the dynamic drivers found in most headphones and earphones. These drivers use an electronic signal to vibrate a tiny reed suspended between two magnets; this movement is transferred to an aluminium diaphragm that generates soundwaves. Balanced armature drivers deliver greater eﬃciency and are extremely compact, enabling several drivers to be combined in small, sound-isolating in-ear monitors.

Technology

The result, in the case of the M-EAR 2D, is a pair of discrete IEMs (In Ear Monitors) delivering taut, punchy bass, captivating midrange clarity and crisp, clean high-frequency detail, with no harmonic interference. Invest in the M-EAR 4D and the sonic return is even greater space, scale and dynamic expression.

Technology

Both M-EARs are supplied with a high-quality detachable cable with an in-line microphone, included for hands-free convenience when making calls. This is no ordinary miniature mic – it is a Knowles SiSonic TM MEMS-based microphone, selected as a result of ACS’s pro-audio experience for excellent wide-band voice reproduction in noisy environments. To ensure a snug ﬁt and superb noise isolation, the M-EARs come with six pairs of ear tips in three diﬀerent sizes.