Lime Ears Anima V2 | Hybrid Dynamic + BA Universal IEMs

Lime Ears Anima V2 Holds Nothing Back, Boasting Spacious, Holographic Sound Imaging and Intricate Detail

• New 2023 version features performance and design updates
• (1x) 7mm Titanium-diaphragm DD, (8x) BAs, (1x) Knowles RAU BA
• BADD Hybrid Low-end technology
• HERO Super Tweeter
• Custom Tribrid Pure Copper, Silver-plated Copper, and Pure Silver cable with 2-pin / 4.4mm Balanced termination

Anima's Philosophy

In Jungian psychology, the Anima refers to the vibrancy and spirituality in a man's soul, akin to an internal sense of style. It reveals the wondrous and lighthearted spirit that exists in the music that we listen to - like a hearty chuckle.

Sound

Expect a spacious, holographic wide sound image that dances lightly and lively around the tracks. The Anima extracts the best of 10 drivers including a new generation RAU Balanced Armature driver and an organic horn shaped nozzle design. Jump right into its textured lows, buttery mids and intricate highs with the Anima!

Driver Configuration

• (1x) 7mm Titanium-Diaphragm dynamic driver for infra-sub frequencies
• (2x) Balanced Armature drivers for sub-woofer frequencies
• (2x) Balanced Armature drivers for low frequencies
• (2x) Balanced Armature (vented) drivers for midrange frequencies
• (2x) Balanced Armature drivers for high frequencies
• (1x) Knowles RAU New Generation Balanced Armature driver for ultra-high frequencies

HornCraft Stainless Steel Nozzle Design

Horn In Ear. Discover the essence of audio precision with Lime Ears' groundbreaking HornCraftTM Nozzle Design. Meticulously crafted in-house to perfection, these special horn-shaped nozzles serve as essential conduits, connecting the drivers to your eardrums. With unwavering attention to intricate geometry calculations and material mastery, Lime Ears' goal is to redefine your sonic experience.

Geometry That Elevates:
Say hello to the HornCraft™ Stainless Steel Nozzle Design, the pinnacle of geometry refinement. Shaped through VariBore™ technology, its specifically calculated afaik horn curvaturee matches acoustic impedance and suppresses resonances that plague traditional tube designs.

Resonance Suppression:
The specific curvature of the horn guides sound waves smoothly, curbing resonant peaks caused by bouncing within straight tubes. This leads to a cleaner frequency response, enhancing sonic clarity

Acoustic Impedance Matching:
Acoustic Impedance matching is crucial for achieving consistent and accurate audio reproduction. Through LE's meticulously crafted horn bore dimensions, it aids in precise acoustic impedance matching between drivers and eardrums, resulting in a smoother frequency response and better audio coherence.

Material Craftsmanship:
Material's role is paramount. The harmonious blend of weight, clarity, and transfer is achieved through meticulous craftsmanship. The new highly polished Stainless Steel material, imbued with texture from hand-processing, matches better with internal drivers while interacting with the geometry to enhance high and ultra-high frequencies, directing them straight to your ear.

Multi-Size Bores - Sonic Symphony:
Look a little closer and you’ll notice precisely selected areas where signals from different groups of drivers are added to the sound mixture. The HornCraft™ design orchestrates an intricate audio symphony, channeling ultra-high frequencies from the longest bore while the lower frequencies get channeled through the narrowest bore. Lime Ears' Horn nozzles are CNC machined with highest industry precision to achieve ultimate precision transfer of sound energy.

BADD™ Hybrid Low-End Technology

Balanced Armature Dynamic Driver. After long conversations with audiophiles worldwide and dozens of trials utilizing balanced armature and dynamic drivers for low end, Lime Ears came up with an idea to combine the detail and clarity of Balanced Armature subwoofers with the punch, weight and low-end rumble produced by their 7mm Titanium-Diaphragm Dynamic Driver. With their carefully designed proprietary crossover system, they achieved phase coherence that bridges these two drastically different driver technologies.

HERO™ Super Tweeter

High Efficiency and Resolution Output. It is known that heroes will always come to save the day. Hence, when Lime Ears' electrostatic drivers were not delivering the most optimal treble experiences, they had to bring in a “hero” of their own. Using the HERO™ Super Tweeter, LE managed to take the treble performance to new heights. This 2023 new generation Knowles RAU Balanced Armature driver provides an extended treble performance that boasts higher output and resolution without the need for a transformer or high-voltage amplifier.

In fact, it is able to cover a range up to 25kHz, double the extension compared to other BA drivers that tend to dip around 12kHz. The greater efficiency is evident in the significantly increased treble output at a much lower volume compared to their previous electrostatic drivers.

2023 BOSS Faceplate

Bello Opal Stainless Steel. The first extraordinary thing that one would notice is Bello Opal faceplates. This material truly is the king among lab-grown opals. The extremely complex and precise manufacturing process gives it an awesome play of colour, impossible to find in any other material. Lab-grown opals are physically almost identical to natural opals, which is why they’ve gained such a reputation and can be found in jewellery masterpieces around the world. Every piece is unique, with hand-finished acrylic shells and crystals of different shapes and sizes.

As the latest addition to the shell of Anima, Lime Ears added an outer ring crafted from stainless steel, enhancing its stability and structural integrity. The stainless steel’s gleam harmonizes elegantly with the Bello Opal’s oceanic blue, akin to a precious gem embraced by a ring of brilliance. The shell of Anima V2 is 25% smaller than the shell of Anima V1 to provide a more comfortable fit.

Specifications

• HornCraft™ Stainless Steel Nozzle Design
• HERO Super Tweeter
• BADD™ Hybrid Low-End Technology
• Cable: Custom Tribrid Cable featuring Pure Copper, Silver-Plated Copper and Pure Silver
• Faceplate: Bello Opal Stainless Steel

In the Box

• Anima V2 IEMs
• Custom tribrid cable with 2-pin > 4.4mm termination
• Handcrafted genuine leather storage case
• Spinfit CP145 ear tips
• 3.5mm + 2.5mm adapters
• Cleaning tool
• Cotton pouch
• Owner's manual