Thieaudio Valhalla | 19 Driver Flagship IEMs
Thieaudio Sets a New Standard with Valhalla, a 19-Driver Flagship IEM Boasting Unparalleled Clarity and Technical Performance
- Cutting-edge 19-driver configuration for remarkable sound quality
- Features stunning Nordic-inspired design with gold foil-accented faceplates
- 4-way crossover, multi-tubing system, 10dB bass boost, and treble extension up to 40kHz
- Ergonomic design ensures comfort for long listening sessions
- Offers a rich, warm sound signature with a focus on mids and treble
- Includes Thieaudio's EliteNoir cable in 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced terminations
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Bloom's Take Thieaudio has certainly been busy since the release of their longstanding flagship IEM V16 Divinity. Their new flagship Valhalla now takes the crown for the highest driver count as well as price tag in the Thieaudio lineup. Valhalla represents a pinnacle in IEM design, boasting an impressive 19 Balanced Armature drivers per side. This configuration delivers exceptional clarity and detail across the entire frequency spectrum. The innovative Precision Bass System integrates multiple low-frequency drivers, providing subwoofer-like bass extension down to 5Hz while minimizing ear fatigue. Each unit is meticulously handcrafted, ensuring top-tier quality and performance. Paired with the Silver-plated LCOFC EliteNoir cable, Valhalla offers an expansive soundstage, powerful bass, and precise imaging, making it an ideal choice for discerning audiophiles. Valhalla is one of Thieaudio’s’most refined IEMs to date which isn’t said lightly given their reputation and stellar offerings. Effortless and natural, Valhalla represents the best of what Thieaudio can do, and it should easily satisfy your craving for sublime audio. |
The Height of THIEAUDIO’s Acoustic Mastery
Valhalla represents over 2 years of global collaboration, pushing the boundaries of driver capacity, technical performance, and tonal excellence. It embodies THIEAUDIO’s finest innovations and artistry from the past 5 years, and it's designed to push driver capacity limits, achieve unparalleled technical performance, and showcase tonal superiority.
Cutting-Edge 19-Driver Design
Valhalla features an impressive array of 19 drivers per side, demonstrating the highest resolution across the THIEAUDIO lineup. This includes 4x Sonion 38D1XJ007 subwoofers, 10x Sonion E50DT0005 low-midrange drivers, 4x Knowles RDE 33729 mid-treble drivers, and 1x Knowles WBFK 30095 ultra-treble tweeter. This powerful combo ensures exceptional technical precision and remarkable sound quality.
Precision Bass System (PBS)
THIEAUDIO’s Precision Bass System (PBS) recreates a subwoofer-like experience in an IEM. Its innovative design includes a resonance chamber and low-frequency filter, delivering deep bass impact from 5Hz to 20Hz with a precise 200Hz shelf. The system also incorporates a pressure relief valve to enhance comfort and reduce fatigue, combining exceptional bass depth and clarity with user-friendly acoustic performance.
Tonal Precision and Superior Tuning
Valhalla employs advanced 4-way passive crossovers and a multi-tubing acoustic network for THIEAUDIO’s signature tuning. It features a 10dB bass shelf with sharp decay at 200Hz for impactful yet clean bass, a gently sloping midrange for warmth and neutrality, and an 8dB treble peak at 2.8kHz, aligning with human hearing. Ultra-treble extends up to 40kHz, delivering a precise, balanced sound profile.
Premium Titanium Housing
The Valhalla is crafted from Grade 5 Titanium, renowned for its exceptional strength and widely used in aerospace applications. This premium housing offers an ultra-lightweight wearing experience while ensuring superior durability and strength. Each shell is precision-crafted using advanced CNC technology. Valhalla’s redesigned ergonomic shape and reinforced durability ensure a premium build that matches its exceptional sonic performance.
EliteNoir Cable
Included is the EliteNoir cable, Thieaudio's flagship offering for premium audio performance. The cable features a combination of 5N and 4N silver-plated LCOFC wires, insulated with smoke black-blue soft PVC. With 161 individual wires, 20AWG specification, and Mundorf supreme solder, EliteNoir's construction guarantees pristine, lossless audio transmission.
The cable's design also incorporates a refined bifurcation, barrel, and multi-plug system for durability and compatibility. Offering an expansive soundstage, powerful bass, and precise imaging, the EliteNoir cable elevates the Valhalla's performance, making it an ideal companion for audiophiles seeking a top-tier listening experience.
Specifications
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Driver Configuration
- Lows: (4x) Sonion 38D1XJ sub-woofers
- Mids: (10x) Sonion E50DT dual drivers
- Highs: (4x) Knowles RDE-33729
- Ultra-highs: 1 Knowles WBFK-30095
- Frequency Response: 10Hz-44kHz
- Impedance: 9Ω
- Sensitivity: 103dB
- Crossover and Tubing: 4-Way passive, 4-bore acoustic tubing
In the Box
- Valhalla IEMs
- EliteNoire cable (3.5mm SE + 4.4mm BAL)
- Eartips
