{"product_id":"empire-ears-raven","title":"Empire Ears Raven | Flagship 12 Driver Quadbrid Dual Conduction IEMs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ee-raven-logo-blk.jpg?v=1691436110\" alt=\"Empire Ears Raven black logo\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIntroducing Raven by Empire Ears: an Epitome of Meticulous Design, Unparalleled Engineering, and a Symphony of Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that due to Empire Ears going out of business, warranty support is currently unknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-driver Quadbrid: (x2) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/empireears.com\/pages\/weapon-ix\" title=\"Empire Ears Secret Weapon - The Weapon IX\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eW9+ Dynamic\u003c\/a\u003e, (x5) BA, (x4) EST, (x1) Bone Conduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaunch Edition features Gold-plated Stainless Steel faceplates, Saffiano leather case, personalized thank-you card from Dean and Jack Vang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially designed Raven Challenge Coin included in 1st batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned, engineered and handcrafted in Atlanta, GA USA, 9 hours of devoted, meticulous attention per pair! All units on hand are the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Empire Ears Raven V2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.head-fi.org\/threads\/empire-ears-discussion-impressions-formerly-earwerkz.786335\/page-2630#post-17811826\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efinal revision\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/measurements-database\/empire-ears-raven-frequency-response\"\u003eCheck out our measurement of Raven\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Empire Ears Raven gold launch edition dramatic with attached stock cable over retail box from ECT gallery\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ee-raven-ect-3-lifestyle.jpg?v=1692725057\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable bgcolor=\"”#f6f6f6”\" width=\"90%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a30e0b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpire Ears’ follow-up to the highly acclaimed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/empire-ears-odin\" title=\"Empire Ears Odin IEM\"\u003eOdin\u003c\/a\u003e is finally here with Raven! With the project revealed to the world in December 2022 at the Portable Audio Festival in Tokyo, audiophiles began salivating with feverous anticipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ee-raven-blk-odin-ba-gallery.jpg?v=1691696082\" alt=\"Empire Ears Raven and Odin earphones on top of black speaker from Bloom Audio gallery\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaven is a Quadbrid IEM jam-packed with 12 drivers, and their customized, in-house developed drivers separate them from the herd with innovation and technical mastery. But Raven is MORE than just a technically advanced flagship IEM. Raven follows close to Odin’s footsteps, with a focus on improving resolution and imaging but moving towards a stronger balance between natural and technical. It takes advantage of the bone conduction driver to offer a hard-hitting bass with deep extension, but only when the song calls for it. Treble is vivid, fast, and expressive, extending its wings on extraordinary air that give a sense of spacious open skies. Midrange can make or break, but Raven delivers it naturally with a good body and weight, everything in its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo is Raven worth the hype?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUmmm. Unequivocally, YES.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our \u003ca title=\"Perched Above the Competition Empire Ears Raven Review\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/articles\/perched-above-the-competition-empire-ears-raven-review\"\u003efull Raven Review here\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, please see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/16yoOAvYr8ZzfE1scLEi577-4mnsjRVGT\/view?usp=drive_link\" title=\"Empire Ears Raven Cable Removal Video\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEmpire Ears' video\u003c\/a\u003e regarding the importance of being cautious with the 2-pin cable removal. \u003cstrong\u003eWe have been assured that our final Limited Edition in stock units have passed rigorous Empire Ears Quality Controls for both polishing and cable removal standards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mn8IduGLgz4\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuadbrid Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpire prefers to develop and build many of their proprietary drivers rather than sourcing them from other manufacturers. This allows for groundbreaking innovation, and the Raven serves as a testament to their extraordinary engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the forefront of innovation is the W10 Bone Conductor. It delivers unparalleled imaging, intricate nuance retrieval, and rich timbre by transmitting sound through bone conduction resulting in an immersive sonic experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual W9+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe heart of Raven's seismic bass response is their custom designed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/empireears.com\/pages\/weapon-ix\" title=\"Empire Ears Secret Weapon - The Weapon IX\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e9mm W9+ subwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e. These dedicated low-frequency drivers deliver thunderous power and unmatched control for a legendary bass experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuintuplet Balanced Armature Drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTasked with reproducing the critical mid-range frequencies are bespoke BA drivers, engineered in collaboration with industry leaders Knowles and Sonion. Their unique design and singular focus render a captivating and pure mid-range that brings music to life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuad Electrostatic Tweeters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnsconced within Raven are Sonion electrostatic tweeters, each featuring an ultra-light moving membrane. These precision instruments offer an extraordinarily accurate transient response, allowing for unrivaled clarity, pristine separation, and breathtaking detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Empire Ears Raven explosion of internal drivers and shell components\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ee-raven-gold-explosion.jpg?v=1691689605\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Eye of Odin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a nod to the mythical EYE of ODIN and the iconic Empire wingspan, Raven’s industrial 316L stainless steel faceplates become a mesmerizing canvas, skillfully crafted through precision CNC technique. The meticulous process continues with hand-polishing and culminating in a lavish physical-vapor deposition coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a \u003cstrong\u003elimited run of just 400 units\u003c\/strong\u003e, the exclusive \u003cstrong\u003eLaunch Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e will showcase resplendent \u003cstrong\u003egold plating\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the standard edition boasts a sleek gloss black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ee-raven-gold-blk-render.jpg?v=1691691007\" alt=\"Empire Ears Raven 3-D render black and gold faceplates\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarmonic Resonance Core (HRC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolymer acoustic stage between shell and plate elevates vibration for unmatched acoustic reproduction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR7 Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA collaboration with PWAudio, the OCC copper conductors deliver unparalleled purity of signal. It melds a 26 AWG core with a 25 AWG 2nd layer and boasts 4 core conductors integrated with 4 additional 2nd layer conductors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esynX Crossover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDissimilar from the IEM herd, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/empireears.com\/pages\/the-empire-ears-game-changer-synx-crossover-networks\" title=\"Empire Ears Game Changer - synX Crossover Networks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esynX crossover\u003c\/a\u003e stands out with bespoke methodology and marries 4 distinct driver technologies ensuring max performance from all 12 drivers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEIVEC MKII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe engine was developed to ensure optimal timing, phasing, and control between the EST and bone conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/empireears.com\/pages\/an-elegant-finish-a-r-c-technology\" title=\"A Cut Above the Rest - A.R.C. Technology\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnti-Resonance Control\u003c\/a\u003e technology that targets specific internal components, aligning flawlessly with the HRC and eliminating unwanted vibrations and flex.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Tri-port Exhausts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAir volume and vent design are crucial for proper tuning. By mastering the W10’s volume requirements, the Raven is able to harness its optimal output and capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned, Engineered and Handcrafted in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA select group of Empire's artisans undertook the task of handcrafting the illustrious Raven at the state-of-the-art facility in Atlanta, Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Empire Ears Raven with attached coiled cable and plant from Bloom Audio gallery\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ee-raven-blk-ba-gallery.jpg?v=1691684902\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/measurements-database\/empire-ears-raven-frequency-response\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"empire ears raven iem measurement graph\" height=\"1098\" width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/Empire-Ears-Raven-graph.webp?v=1726847416\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ee-raven-blk-ba-accessories.jpg?v=1691682089\" alt=\"Empire Ears Raven black package and all accessories\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empire Ears","offers":[{"title":"Launch Edition V2","offer_id":40049607278667,"sku":"EE-RAVEN-UIEM-LE","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Standard Edition V2","offer_id":40049607311435,"sku":"EE-RAVEN-UIEM-STD","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Standard Edition V2 - Open Box","offer_id":41989709201483,"sku":"EE-RAVEN-UIEM-STD-OB","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ee-raven-blk-2-thumb.jpg?v=1691686712","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/empire-ears-raven","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}