{"product_id":"ibasso-exemplar-hybrid-universal-iems","title":"iBasso Exemplar Hybrid Universal IEMs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe iBasso EXEMPLAR is a ten-driver hybrid in-ear monitor that uses four kinds of driver: bone conduction, dynamic, balanced armature and planar magnetic. iBasso’s idea is that every driver type has its strengths and limits, so instead of asking one driver to cover everything, each handles the part of the range it does best. The drivers sit in a 3D-printed shell with a colour-shifting chameleon finish, and the copper cable comes with three plugs: 3.5mm, 4.4mm balanced and USB-C for phones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTen drivers, five ways\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach side has 1 bone conduction driver, 1 dynamic driver, 6 balanced armatures and 2 planar drivers, split into five bands:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUltra-high frequencies (12kHz and above)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo micro planar magnetic drivers: iBasso says they reveal the air and harmonics as instruments decay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHighs (3kHz–12kHz)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo high-frequency balanced armatures: fast transients, high resolution and separation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMids (200Hz–3kHz)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour mid-frequency balanced armatures, for vocals with a sweet, natural tone, body and density, in iBasso’s words\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLows (20Hz–800Hz)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne 10mm custom PEN-diaphragm dynamic driver: supple response, solid extension and quick recovery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFelt bass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne 10mm brass bone conduction driver, which adds physical low-frequency vibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiBasso sums up each type: the dynamic driver gives a natural, air-moving impact; the planar drivers’ light diaphragms keep harmonic detail and build an open, spacious soundstage; the balanced armatures respond quickly for precise imaging, layering and detail; and the bone conduction driver adds acoustics beyond the sound carried through the air, so music is felt as well as heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA 10mm brass bone conduction driver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdinary earphones carry sound through the air. A bone conduction driver uses mechanical vibration to pass low-frequency energy to the ear. iBasso is clear that it does not artificially boost the bass: the sound stays natural, and drums and bass guitar gain the kind of physical energy you feel at a live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA 3D-printed shell with a chameleon finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a multi-driver IEM, the position and angle of each driver, the acoustic chambers and the space inside all shape the sound. The EXEMPLAR’s shell is 3D-printed, so each driver is placed precisely. On the outside it has the same chameleon paint finish as iBasso’s flagship Epitome, which changes with the viewing angle and the light. Each earpiece weighs 8.3g without the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA fine-stranded copper cable, three plugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-purity copper is known for a warm sound but can lose some treble. Because of the skin effect, high-frequency signals tend to travel along the outside of a conductor, so iBasso uses 88 ultra-fine 0.04mm strands, giving more paths for the treble and, it says, keeping the harmonics and reverberation: copper’s warmth with extended treble. The cable is 120cm long (±5cm) and plugs into the earpieces with standard 0.78mm 2-pin connectors, so popular upgrade cables fit too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plug end is interchangeable: 3.5mm single-ended, 4.4mm balanced and USB-C plugs are all included. Each screws on with a threaded retainer ring over a 4-pin connector. The USB-C plug has a CX31993 DAC chip inside, so it works straight from a phone without a separate dongle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrivers (per side)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 bone conduction + 1 dynamic + 6 balanced armature + 2 planar\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\u003e13Ω\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\u003eDistortion (THD)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3% or less at 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnector\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.78mm 2-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlugs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5mm, 4.4mm, USB-C (interchangeable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120cm ±5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.3g per side, without cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMusic, films and games\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiBasso designed the EXEMPLAR for music first, but says its dynamics and wide, natural soundstage also make it immersive for films and games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt comes with 12 pairs of silicone eartips and 2 pairs of foam eartips: try a few sizes, as the right fit seals the ear and gives the full bass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe USB-C plug has its own DAC, so it plugs straight into a phone, tablet or computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiBasso’s warranty is one year from purchase, not including the accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor iBasso’s flagship with the same chameleon finish, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ibasso-epitome-20-driver-in-ear-monitors\"\u003eiBasso Epitome\u003c\/a\u003e; for a balanced source, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ibasso-dx270-r2r-ultra-digital-audio-player\"\u003eiBasso DX270\u003c\/a\u003e player or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ibasso-dc07-pro-balanced-dongle-dac-and-amp\"\u003eDC07 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e dongle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"iBasso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63220746125699,"sku":"IBASSOEXEMPLAR","price":699.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/ibasso-exemplar-hybrid-universal-iems-exemplar-front.jpg?v=1793882410","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/ibasso-exemplar-hybrid-universal-iems","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}