Designed for the audiophile and music lover alike, the X Series taps into the best of Empire's proprietary technology and custom-made components to give you all of the energy and emotion of a live performance. The X Series' collection of both hybrid and tribrid IEM models is built to overwhelm the senses with a raw and instinctive sound.
Empire Ears X Series of IEMs
BRAVADO MK-II
Bravado is Empire's entry-level IEM -- an all-purpose model that performs well in all genres. The updated Bravado MK-II retains everything good about the original while getting a big boost in resolution and separation, thanks to the addition of two premium electrostatic drivers. With a slightly warm sound and much larger soundstage than the original, the overall effect is good, old-fashioned, unpretentious fun.
Bravado MK-II at a Glance
SOUND SIGNATURE: Warm side of neutral
FEATURES:
- 1 W9+ subwoofer (sub-bass/bass)
- 1 proprietary balanced armature driver (mid)
- 2 premium electrostatic drivers (high/ultra-high)
- 4-way synX Crossover Network
- EIVEC technology
- A.R.C. technology
- Alpha-IV 26AWG UP-OCC Copper Litz Cable
TECHNICAL SPECS:
- Frequency response: 5 Hz-100kHz
- Impedance: 4 Ohms @ 1kHz
- Sensitivity: 99 dB SPL @ 1kHz
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HERO
Energy, emotion, and Legend X-type performance, without the Legend X price tag. Hero delivers shimmery highs, prominent vocals, and a low end that reaches deep enough to give real life to instruments like the double bass and cello. Hero delivers the fun, front-row feel of a live performance that will have you grooving in your seat.
Hero at a Glance
SOUND SIGNATURE: Warm, mid-forward
FEATURES:
- 1 next-generation W9+ subwoofer (sub-bass/bass)
- 3 proprietary balanced armature drivers (mid, mid-high, high)
- 6-way synX Crossover Network
- A.R.C. technology
- Alpha-IV 26AWG UP-OCC Copper Litz Cable
TECHNICAL SPECS:
- Frequency response: 5Hz-40kHz
- Impedance: 17.6 Ohms @ 1kHz
- Sensitivity: 105dB SPL @ 1kHz
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LEGEND EVO
Like the Legend X, the Legend EVO has a huge, powerful sound, with masterful and copious low end that will please even the most die-hard bass fanatic. The thing that makes the Legend EVO stand out from other IEMs, including its predecessor Legend X, is the visceral quality of the sound, and the way you experience it both inside and outside of your body. But the EVO has a big soundstage that allows all instruments to claim their space rather than being drowned out by the bass.
Legend EVO at a Glance
SOUND SIGNATURE: Bassy, energetic
FEATURES:
- 2 next-generation W9+ subwoofers
- 5 proprietary balanced armature drivers
- 1 Weapon X bone conduction driver
- 9-way synX Crossover Network
- A.R.C. technology
- Empire X PWAudio "GENESIS" Ultra Pure OCC Copper Cable, 4.4 Pentaconn Termination
TECHNICAL SPECS:
- Frequency response: 5Hz-35kHz
- Impedance: 4.5 Ohms @ 1kHz
- Sensitivity: 103 dB SPL @ 1kHz
Dragon Cable Recommendation: Silver Dragon
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LEGEND X
If you're looking for one of the widest and most three-dimensional soundstages available in an IEM, look no further than the Legend X. This flagship of the X Series is tops in technical performance with the help of seven proprietary drivers, including two Weapon IX 9mm subwoofers, and a 10-way synX Crossover Network. The Legend X delivers top-tier transparency; smooth, energetic treble; and an impactful low end that combine for a fun and engaging experience.
Legend X at a Glance
SOUND SIGNATURE: Fun, balanced, bassy
FEATURES:
- 2 W9 subwoofers
- 5 proprietary balance armature drivers (2 mid, 1 mid-high, 1 high, 1 super-high)
- 10-way synX Crossover System
- A.R.C. technology
- Ares II 26 AWG UP-OCC Litz Copper Cable
TECHNICAL SPECS:
- Frequency response: 5 Hz-40kHz
- Impedance: 14 Ohms @ 1kHz
- Sensitivity: 102dB @ 1kHz, 1 mW
Dragon Cable Recommendation: Black Dragon
ODIN
For mortals who seek a listening experience that is nothing short of godly, Odin brings the best of everything Empire has done to the table: the three best IEM driver technologies available, with most advanced crossover system in the industry, the finest quality materials, and masterful tuning. Odin is grand and enthusiastic but in control, with a totally natural signature and clarity that rivals the ESR without being overly analytical. In the words of Empire co-founder Jack Vang, Odin is the very personification of Empire's DNA at its most extreme -- in design, performance, and breadth of capabilities.
Odin at a Glance
SOUND SIGNATURE: Natural, balanced
FEATURES:
- 2 W9+ subwoofers (sub bass/bass)
- 5 proprietary balanced armature drivers (2 low-mid, 2 mid, 1 mid-high)
- 4 premium electrostatic drivers (2 high, 2 ultra-high)
- 7-way synX Crossover Network
- EIVEC technology
- A.R.C. technology
- Stormbreaker UP-OCC Copper Litz Cable, Quad Conductor Dual Gauge Design
TECHNICAL SPECS:
- Frequency response: 5Hz-100kHz
- Impedance: 3 Ohms @ 1kHz
- Sensitivity: 108dB SPL @ 1kHz
DRAGON CABLE RECOMMENDATIONS:
VALKYRIE MK-II
See if you can keep up with the energy of this updated model, Empire's first Tribrid IEM. Better acoustics in a larger shell make for tighter low-end impact, while a Weapon IX+ subwoofer offers richer resonance without any loss of sub-bass. A balanced armature driver for the mids and an electrostatic driver for the highs round out a signature that includes crisp and detailed highs and clear, lush mids. Popular with audiophiles who like and energetic and captivating signature.
Valkyrie MK-II at a Glance
SOUND SIGNATURE: Fun, highly energetic
FEATURES:
- 1 W9+ subwoofer (sub-bass/bass)
- 1 proprietary balanced armature driver (mid)
- 1 premium electrostatic driver (high/ultra high)
- 4-way synX Crossover Network
- EIVEC technology
- A.R.C. technology
- Alpha Hybrid-IV 26AWG UP-OCC CopperLitz/26AWG UPOCC Silver Litz, 4 Wire Cable
TECHNICAL SPECS:
- Frequency response: 5 Hz-100kHz
- Impedance: 3 Ohms @ 1kHz
- Sensitivity: 100 dB SPL @ 1kHz
Dragon Cable Recommendation: Black Dragon
VANTAGE
Vantage is a remarkably smooth in-ear monitor that devliers supreme clarity across the entire frequency spectrum. The Vantage features a 4-way synX crossover network to maximize performance from the twin sequential W9 subwoofers and mid/high balanced armature driver.
Vantage at a Glance:
SOUND SIGNATURE: Warm, slightly mid-forward
FEATURES:
- 2 W9 subwoofers
- 1 proprietary balanced armature driver (mid-high)
- 5-way synX Crossover Network
- A.R.C. Resonance Mitigation Technology
- 26AWG UP-OCC Litz Copper Cable
TECHNICAL SPECS:
- Frequency response: 5 Hz - 40kHz
- Impedance: 16 Ohms
- Sensitivity: 100dB
Dragon Cable Recommendation: Black Dragon
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