Astell&Kern - Solaris X
Flagship In-Ears With 1 DD + 2 BA DriversUnfortunately, even if we desire to, we won't be able to resurrect this product. The Museum is where we pay our respects to end-of-life, old, archived, but not forgotten products. This page was made with a lot of love and will live on for posterity. What to say, we're sentimental people. 😔
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Designed & Made
in the USA
Balanced Sound Signature
Museum with a Balanced sound signature presents a precise sound and an enriching listening experience, where sounds are naturally presented without extreme emphasis on any region. With a pair of headphones with this sound signature, you can hear audio with clarity and detail. The sound is vivid and revealing, a perfect mixture of instruments and vocals, lows, mids, and highs. This sound signature works for most music listeners who like switching between various music genres like Classical, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Folk and Pop.
Ideal for Audiophiles
Best Suited for Portable Use
Metal
Build
2 BA + 1 DD
Drivers
Replaceable Cables
A pair of headphones with a replaceable cable has many benefits, and one of them is if the connecting cable has a problem, it doesn’t mean that you have to buy a new one. If the connecting cable gets pulled or damaged, you can replace it and keep using your good-old headphones or IEMs. This way, your headphones will be protected and will last longer. With the advancements in cable manufacturing, you now get a variety of replacement cables with various termination options, lengths and quality.
Tangle-Free Cables
DESCRIPTION
EXQUISITELY PRECISION-CRAFTED BY CAMPFIRE AUDIO FOR ASTELL&KERN
Solaris is already a highly acclaimed premium earphone from Campfire Audio that audiophiles swear by. For the all-new AK SOLARIS X, Campfire Audio collaborated with Astell&Kern to employ the best possible audio technology. At the core of the AK SOLARIS X is a hybrid system consisting of a Balanced Armature driver and an optimized dynamic driver that stays true to Astell&Kern's deep and rich sound.
2 BA + 1DD HYBRID DRIVER SETUP TO PRODUCE NATURAL AND ACCURATE SOUND
The custom Balanced Armature driver developed exclusively for the AK SOLARIS X is smaller in size when compared to the BA drivers used in the previous models. Even with the smaller size, the custom BA driver offers smooth and extended highs and a wideband performance. There is another BA driver that delivers rich mids and a custom 10mm dynamic driver takes care of the mid-to-low frequency. With a 3 Driver setup, the AK SOLARIS X covers a frequency range from 5Hz to 20kHz and produces the best possible neutral and accurate sound.
ENJOY EXTENDED HIGHS WITH A TUNED ACOUSTIC EXPANSION CHAMBER (T.A.E.C.)
To ensure that the highs are well extended and do not sound too sharp or cause fatigue, the AK SOLARIS X employs a Tuned Acoustic Expansion Chamber (T.A.E.C.) Technology. The volume of space available in the front of the driver is carefully adjusted for optimum driver performance. This highly advanced system creates a direct passage between the drivers and your ears for unparalleled audio clarity.
POLARITY TUNED CHAMBER FOR EXCEPTIONAL DYNAMIC DRIVER PERFORMANCE
The sonic performance of the dynamic drivers is taken care of by the polarity tuned chamber. The use of particular volume cavities in the front and the back of the dynamic drivers bring out the best performance. The 3D printed acoustic tuning focuses particularly on driver performance which is crucial particularly in a hybrid driver setup.
2.5MM BALANCED PURE SILVER LITZ CABLES FOR THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE AUDIO TRANSMISSION
Equipped with 2.5mm balanced pure silver Litz cables, the AK SOLARIS X realises its highest sonic potential. Made of four 4N (99.99% purity) conductors, these Litz cables deliver clearer and extended sounds. There is a dedicated jacket that wraps around each conductor for flexibility and durability while also ensuring softness to the touch. The beryllium/copper MMCX connectors of the AK SOLARIS X are highly durable and can easily withstand daily wear and tear.
3D PRINTED INTERIOR FOR SONIC PERFECTION AND COHERENCE
Meticulous attention has been given to designing the AK SOLARIS X to ensure sonic excellence. The acoustically optimised interior model featured in the AK SOLARIS X empowers each driver to deliver top-notch sonic performance. It's only because of this 3D printed interior that the drivers deliver coherently and a seamless musical experience.
EQUIPPED WITH AN ECO-FRIENDLY, DURABLE & HANDCRAFTED CORK CASE
Handcrafted out of eco-friendly products, the cork case of the AK SOLARIS X is highly durable and lasts long. The owner of the company started off intending to create a friendly workplace for people with disabilities. He has employed people who are physically disabled in a small boutique shop that he founded in Portugal.
METICULOUSLY HAND-ASSEMBLED IN CAMPFIRE AUDIO WORKSHOP IN THE USA
Born out of the sheer passion for refined audio reproduction, Campfire Audio is a brand known for developing unique earphones that outperform every other earphone in its class when it comes to performance and design. Hand-assembled in a workshop in Portland, Oregon, Campfire Audio earphones, just like the AK SOLARIS X are a fine specimen of high-quality production standards, skilled craftsperson ship and the use of innovative technologies.
SPECS
| DRIVERS | 2 BA + 1 DD Hybrid |
| TRANSDUCER USED | (Tweeter) Specially tuned Balanced Armature + TAEC (Midrange) Improved custom balanced armature (Mid - Woofer) 10 mm dynamic specially tuned |
| IMPEDANCE | 8.1 Ohm @ 1 kHz |
| SPL | 94dB @ 1 kHz: 9.16mVrms |
| TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION | less than 1% |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 5 Hz - 20 kHz |
| WIRED CONNECTIVITY | 2.5 mm balanced |
| MICROPHONE | No |
| CONNECTORS | Beryllium - copper MMCX connectors |
| WEARING STYLE | In-Ear |
| CABLE TYPE | Pure Silver Litz cable |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. Astell&Kern Solaris X Earphone |
| 2. Astell&Kern ecological Cork Earphone Case | |
| 3. Pure Silver Cable (2.5 mm balanced) - about 1.2m | |
| 4. storage pouches | |
| 5. Campfire Earphone Tips (S / M / L)(7x2 plugs) | |
| 6. Silicon Earphone Tips Final Audio (XS / S / M / L) | |
| 7. Foam ear tips S / M / L (3x2 plugs) | |
| 8. cleaning brush |
EXQUISITELY PRECISION-CRAFTED BY CAMPFIRE AUDIO FOR ASTELL&KERN
Solaris is already a highly acclaimed premium earphone from Campfire Audio that audiophiles swear by. For the all-new AK SOLARIS X, Campfire Audio collaborated with Astell&Kern to employ the best possible audio technology. At the core of the AK SOLARIS X is a hybrid system consisting of a Balanced Armature driver and an optimized dynamic driver that stays true to Astell&Kern's deep and rich sound.
2 BA + 1DD HYBRID DRIVER SETUP TO PRODUCE NATURAL AND ACCURATE SOUND
The custom Balanced Armature driver developed exclusively for the AK SOLARIS X is smaller in size when compared to the BA drivers used in the previous models. Even with the smaller size, the custom BA driver offers smooth and extended highs and a wideband performance. There is another BA driver that delivers rich mids and a custom 10mm dynamic driver takes care of the mid-to-low frequency. With a 3 Driver setup, the AK SOLARIS X covers a frequency range from 5Hz to 20kHz and produces the best possible neutral and accurate sound.
ENJOY EXTENDED HIGHS WITH A TUNED ACOUSTIC EXPANSION CHAMBER (T.A.E.C.)
To ensure that the highs are well extended and do not sound too sharp or cause fatigue, the AK SOLARIS X employs a Tuned Acoustic Expansion Chamber (T.A.E.C.) Technology. The volume of space available in the front of the driver is carefully adjusted for optimum driver performance. This highly advanced system creates a direct passage between the drivers and your ears for unparalleled audio clarity.
POLARITY TUNED CHAMBER FOR EXCEPTIONAL DYNAMIC DRIVER PERFORMANCE
The sonic performance of the dynamic drivers is taken care of by the polarity tuned chamber. The use of particular volume cavities in the front and the back of the dynamic drivers bring out the best performance. The 3D printed acoustic tuning focuses particularly on driver performance which is crucial particularly in a hybrid driver setup.
2.5MM BALANCED PURE SILVER LITZ CABLES FOR THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE AUDIO TRANSMISSION
Equipped with 2.5mm balanced pure silver Litz cables, the AK SOLARIS X realises its highest sonic potential. Made of four 4N (99.99% purity) conductors, these Litz cables deliver clearer and extended sounds. There is a dedicated jacket that wraps around each conductor for flexibility and durability while also ensuring softness to the touch. The beryllium/copper MMCX connectors of the AK SOLARIS X are highly durable and can easily withstand daily wear and tear.
3D PRINTED INTERIOR FOR SONIC PERFECTION AND COHERENCE
Meticulous attention has been given to designing the AK SOLARIS X to ensure sonic excellence. The acoustically optimised interior model featured in the AK SOLARIS X empowers each driver to deliver top-notch sonic performance. It's only because of this 3D printed interior that the drivers deliver coherently and a seamless musical experience.
EQUIPPED WITH AN ECO-FRIENDLY, DURABLE & HANDCRAFTED CORK CASE
Handcrafted out of eco-friendly products, the cork case of the AK SOLARIS X is highly durable and lasts long. The owner of the company started off intending to create a friendly workplace for people with disabilities. He has employed people who are physically disabled in a small boutique shop that he founded in Portugal.
METICULOUSLY HAND-ASSEMBLED IN CAMPFIRE AUDIO WORKSHOP IN THE USA
Born out of the sheer passion for refined audio reproduction, Campfire Audio is a brand known for developing unique earphones that outperform every other earphone in its class when it comes to performance and design. Hand-assembled in a workshop in Portland, Oregon, Campfire Audio earphones, just like the AK SOLARIS X are a fine specimen of high-quality production standards, skilled craftsperson ship and the use of innovative technologies.
| DRIVERS | 2 BA + 1 DD Hybrid |
| TRANSDUCER USED | (Tweeter) Specially tuned Balanced Armature + TAEC (Midrange) Improved custom balanced armature (Mid - Woofer) 10 mm dynamic specially tuned |
| IMPEDANCE | 8.1 Ohm @ 1 kHz |
| SPL | 94dB @ 1 kHz: 9.16mVrms |
| TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION | less than 1% |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 5 Hz - 20 kHz |
| WIRED CONNECTIVITY | 2.5 mm balanced |
| MICROPHONE | No |
| CONNECTORS | Beryllium - copper MMCX connectors |
| WEARING STYLE | In-Ear |
| CABLE TYPE | Pure Silver Litz cable |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. Astell&Kern Solaris X Earphone |
| 2. Astell&Kern ecological Cork Earphone Case | |
| 3. Pure Silver Cable (2.5 mm balanced) - about 1.2m | |
| 4. storage pouches | |
| 5. Campfire Earphone Tips (S / M / L)(7x2 plugs) | |
| 6. Silicon Earphone Tips Final Audio (XS / S / M / L) | |
| 7. Foam ear tips S / M / L (3x2 plugs) | |
| 8. cleaning brush |
Don't sweat it, this
Astell&Kern - Solaris X comes with a 1 Year warranty
from Astell&Kern that covers manufacturing defects.
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"The AK SOLARIS X comes with a balanced 2.5mm pure silver cable allowing the earphones to reach their full performance potential. Pure Silver Litz Cable is produced with four 4N (99.99% purity) conductors to offer clearer, extended sounds. "
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"The Astell&Kern AK Solaris X earphones are wired and based on Campfire's own Solaris model. The X variant is tuned especially for the audiophile brand, with a deep and rich yet natural sound signature."
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