{"product_id":"ibasso-epitome-20-driver-in-ear-monitors","title":"iBasso Epitome 20 Driver In Ear Monitors","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe iBasso Epitome is iBasso’s flagship in-ear monitor, “music and art realised”: 20 drivers per side, eight Sonion electrostatic drivers and twelve balanced armatures, joined by a five-way crossover. It combines the ethereal air of electrostatic drivers with the precision of balanced armatures for beautiful, natural melodies and a realistic soundstage. Its 3D-printed resin shells shimmer like a starry sky, and the modular cable comes with 3.5mm, 4.4mm and USB-C plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/Epitome-full.png\" alt=\"iBasso Epitome flagship 20-driver in-ear monitor\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e20 drivers, five ways\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove 10kHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e four dual Sonion electrostatic drivers (8 in total) for a greater sense of air and spatial openness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6–12kHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e one dual Knowles high-frequency balanced armature, a natural transition into the electrostatics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3–6kHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e two dual Sonion mid-high armatures, for clear, powerful instrument separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400Hz–3kHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e two dual Sonion mid armatures, for rich, emotionally expressive vocals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20–400Hz:\u003c\/strong\u003e one dual Sonion low-frequency armature, for dynamic, controlled bass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complex five-way crossover uses through-hole resistors and other premium parts so each frequency band is passed on accurately, with smooth transitions and a seamless, unified sound, from the layers of a classical recording to the delicate emotion of a singer’s voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/Epitome-EN_03.jpg\" alt=\"Epitome 20-driver configuration: 8 electrostatic and 12 balanced armature drivers\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA shell like a starry night\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hypoallergenic shells are 3D-printed, with a three-dimensional faceplate, yet light and comfortable to wear. iBasso evenly blends countless ultra-fine metallic flakes into the resin, drifting like the night sky: as the light changes, the surface flickers and sparkles like meteors streaking across it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/DSC00859.jpg\" alt=\"iBasso Epitome shell\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/Epitome-EN_05.jpg\" alt=\"iBasso Epitome with an iBasso player\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo cables, three plugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Epitome uses standard 0.78mm 2-pin connectors, so it works with any cable of the same type. The supplied 5N mono-crystal copper cable has a Litz structure and iBasso’s replaceable plug system, with 4.4mm balanced, 3.5mm single-ended and USB-C plugs, so you can listen balanced, single-ended or straight from a smartphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the launch, iBasso also developed a new alloy, a special silver-plated wire made with its partner conductor laboratory, which sounds excellent. As it hadn’t been through full durability testing, iBasso includes the alloy cable as a free extra alongside the standard cable; it is not a warranty part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/Epitome-EN_06.jpg\" alt=\"iBasso Epitome cable with 3.5mm and USB-C plugs\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/Epitome-EN_07.jpg\" alt=\"iBasso Epitome with the iBasso DX340\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/Epitome-EN_08.jpg\" alt=\"iBasso Epitome frequency response\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrivers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Sonion electrostatic + 12 balanced armature (Sonion and Knowles) per side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrossover\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFive-way, through-hole components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz–20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImpedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113dB SPL\/mW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5N mono-crystal copper Litz, 1.2m (±5cm) · 0.78mm 2-pin · swappable 3.5mm, 4.4mm and USB-C plugs · plus a silver-plated alloy cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.2g per earpiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an order-on-demand item: we order it in when you place your order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: Epitome, round metal storage case, yellow magnetic case, standard and alloy cables, 4.4mm, 3.5mm and USB-C plugs, six types of eartips, warranty card and quick start guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"iBasso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62725114954115,"sku":"IBASSOEPITOME","price":2899.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/IBASSOEPITOME_0bff5730-38d5-4851-b199-a086c5df37c0.jpg?v=1790785623","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/ibasso-epitome-20-driver-in-ear-monitors","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}