Empire Ears Legend EVO | Tribrid Bone Conduction IEM
Legend EVO Delivers Epic Low-end Power in a Tribrid Dynamic, BA, and Bone Conduction Configuration
- Tribrid IEMs with bone conduction and dual dynamic drivers for deeper, more immersive bass
- Balances world class bass with detail and strong musical performance
- The flagship IEM for bass heads
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Bloom's Take The Legend EVO is the highly anticipated follow up to the legendary bass monster Legend X. The EVO incorporates the Weapon X bone conduction driver to partner with the Weapon IX dynamic drivers of the original Legend X to bring next level bass slam and flagship performance across the sonic spectrum. The bass demonstrates deep extension and hard hitting impact, but isn't devoid of subtlety where needed. The Legend EVO comes with Empire's sturdy, black metal Pandora case that has become a standard for Empire Ears IEMs. The Launch Edition included a custom handcrafted, hand-dyed leather case by master craftsman Ryu Sangwoo of Vishnu Leather and was limited to 400 units, but that's completely sold out. Legend EVO delivers the total package, and with its dual dynamic + bone conduction design, it delivers a new level of uncompromising low end power. NOTE: Legend EVO's GENESIS cable only comes terminated in 4.4mm. 4.4mm to 3.5mm and 4.4mm to 2.5mm adapters are available. |
From Empire Ears
The story of the Legend EVO is one of revolution. Free from the constraints of convention and empowered by the skills gained from decades of experience, Empire realized that in order to develop a proper successor, they had to take extraordinary new measures.
With a pioneering Dual-conduction architecture and 8-driver tribrid system at its core, the Legend EVO stands as the paragon of technical brilliance and emits unprecedented levels of innovation and performance to create a new benchmark in the IEM industry.
The Science of Hearing
The EE listening system is compromised of 3 regions: the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. Air conduction utilizes all 3 as sound is collected by the outer ear and directed along the ear canal into the ear drum, vibrating the hearing bones (ossicles) in the middle ear to stimulate the hair cells inside of your cochlea in the inner ear. This stimulation creates electrical nerve impulses which are then carried to the brain by the auditory nerve to be converted into sound.
Bone conduction completely bypasses the outer and middle ear components by sending vibrations directly through the skull to stimulate the hair cells inside of your cochlea. Through bone conduction, ultrasonic hearing (beyond 20kHz) can be perceived at a lower, deeper tone since the skull conducts lower frequencies more efficiently than air.
Stainless Steel Chassis
The W10’s robust nickel-plated, SPCC chassis is designed to eliminate any coloration that may occur from internal resonance or flex.
The X Factor
The crown jewel and driving force of the W10 is its obscenely potent N52 neodymium magnet, the highest grade of neodymium currently available. The entirety of the W10’s design revolved around this very magnet.
Pure Copper Voice Coil
The voice coil is one of the most important aspects of the W10. When the electrical current of audio signal passes through the coil, it creates a varying magnetic field that pushes and pulls against the W10’s magnet. By altering the current back and forth, immense levels of sonic vibrations are generated throughout the W10’s chassis.
The W10 employs a Japanese made pure copper voice coil optimized for accuracy in frequency and transient response. The consistency of winding tension, density of enamel, adhesive application techniques, dimensions and copper compositions were all factors that were essential for linearity, ultra low distortion and efficient heat dissipation.
Resonance & The Vibrational Membrane
The vibrational membrane is the exhaustively engineered interface between the magnetic properties and the acoustic capabilities of the W10. From the weight, stiffness and elasticity of the steel used to the length and angle of the 3 cantilevered struts, breaking ground on the world’s most comprehensive and resolving bone conduction driver went beyond a labor of love and well into the realm of obsession.
Specifications
- Dual W9+ Subwoofers
- (x5) Precision Balanced Armatures
- Weapon X Bone Conduction ultra driver
- 9-Way synX Crossover Network
- Dual-conduction architecture
- ARC Resonance Mitigation Technology
- Impedance: 4.5Ω @ 1kHz
- Frequency Response: 5Hz-35kHz
- Sensitivity: 103dB @ 1kHz, 1mW
- Empire x PWAudio GENESIS ultra-pure OCC Copper cable, 4.4 Pentaconn termination
Genesis Cable Empire x PW Audio
- 24AWG Ultra-pure OCC Copper
- Quad Conductor, Polypropylene reinforced core
- Insulated UV-resistant Polyvinyl Chloride sheath
- 4.4 Balanced Pentaconn termination
