Astell&kern Pathfinder Hybrid Earphones

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Description

| The Hybrid IEM RedefinedCampfire Audio and Astell&Kern have earned the recognition of audiophiles around the world thanks to their excellent technology introduced with the first collaboration model, AK Solaris X, which is a celebrated product that recreates the deep, rich sound of Astell&Kern.Now, Astell&Kern and Campfire Audio join forces once again to present PATHFINDER, a new hybrid IEM that offers amazing technology and sound.Astell&Kern and Campfire Audio take innovation to a new level by combining their advanced technologies and designs to create a product worthy of the name PATHFINDER. To realize this dream, they repeatedly tested numerous designs to produce a structure different from existing IEMs and added an innovative Dual-Diaphragm Balanced Armature Driver, finally achieving the best sound.Enjoy a unique experience through PATHFINDER, a more advanced Hybrid IEM.The Combination for Perfect BalanceA completely new IEM design was needed for a wider frequency range, realistic reproduction, and a perfect balance.To achieve this, PATHFINDER has a new Dual-Diaphragm Balanced Armature (BA) Driver from Knowles for the key part of the midrange, dual BA drivers for high frequencies, as well as two dynamic drivers with a hybrid diaphragms that create bass and midrange.A Radial Venting Acoustic Chamber, newly developed by Campfire Audio, is applied to the two Custom 10mm Dynamic Drivers. The 3D-printed chamber design naturally expresses the intense low-frequency sound produced by the two dynamic drivers while preserving the unique sound of the Dynamic Driver.Beryllium / Copper MMCX ConnectionsCustom Beryllium Copper MMCX connectors are more resilient against wear and tear than regular brass connectors, providing a robust mating mechanism; one that is typically made from soft brass.This selection of a harder material extends the life of the component and the earphone.Silver-Plated Copper and Flat Cable DesignPATHFINDER comes with three silver-plated copper cables allowing the earphones to reach their full performance potential. The silver-plated OFC copper Litz cable is a newly produced flat cable, with enamelled silver-plated copper wire conductor to offer clearer, extended sounds.The flat cable prevents tangling, can be wound for easy sttorage and has minimal cable distortion.It is over-moulded for increased durability and finished with metal housing.