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VOLK AUDIO/ETOILE Founders Reserve Edition

VOLK AUDIO / ETOILE Founders Reserve Edition

"ETOILE" is the brand's first universal IEM, a custom-made 10-driver quad hybrid design that combines the design and engineering of founder Jack Vang with the mastering precision of five-time Grammy Award-winning engineer Michael Graves.

■VOLK x Michael Graves: Near-Field Reference Monitor
・To create the extraordinary, you must align with those who define it. ETOILE was designed in collaboration with mastering engineer Michael Graves of Osiris Studio in Los Angeles, USA, as his near-field reference monitor, an IEM that stands up to mastering checks. He doesn't set the standard; he embodies it. A five-time Grammy Award winner and 14-time nominee, his ears have defined it for decades. At Osiris Studio, he restores nuances, reveals hidden details, and elevates sound to something deeply human. He demonstrates ETOILE's neutrality. Graves' precision delivers truth, and Jack's intuition weaves emotion, creating an IEM that seamlessly bridges analytical clarity and musical soul.

■5-way/6-way Crossover Quad-Brid 10-Driver Configuration
・ETOILE features a custom-built 10-driver 5-way/6-way crossover quad-brid configuration. It features a proprietary 10mm dynamic driver "M10" for low frequencies, four Sonion BA drivers arranged in two dual-driver modules, four Sonion electrostatic drivers for high frequencies, and a proprietary 8mm magnetostatic (electrostatic magnetic) driver "M8" for enhanced precision in the high and ultra-high frequencies.

■6-way Crossover
・ETOILE's crossover is implemented on a custom-designed printed circuit board, employing resistor and capacitor networks to achieve precise 6-way frequency division and seamless driver integration. Signals are routed directly to five dedicated sound bores, with specific frequency bands further refined by acoustic filters. This topology ensures precise electrical and acoustic matching, faithfully reproducing ETOILE's intended sound signature.

■A Faceplate That Combines Structural Integrity and Acoustic Precision
・The faceplate features a German-made resin panel that creates a sealed, controlled space. This is topped with full-grain Italian Saffiano leather, which naturally damps and suppresses micro-resonances, refining low-frequency behavior. The frame is made of CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum and 24K gold-plated for a rigid structure. The frame is secured at three stepped suspension points, dispersing resonance and firmly supporting each layer, integrating the entire assembly into a rigid structure.

■A Dual Tri-Port Vent System for Airflow Control
・ETOILE places all drivers within a shared acoustic space, and the dual tri-port vent system on the shell controls airflow and equalizes internal pressure across the entire driver. This stabilizes diaphragm movement, eliminates unwanted resonance, and maintains clarity and tonal balance.

■Premium Custom-Made Cable "ARC"
・The premium custom-made cable "ARC" used in ETOILE is constructed from a matrix of carefully selected, high-purity conductors. The cable uses single-core 5N OCC silver, single-core 4N silver, silver-plated 6N OCC copper, gold-plated 4N silver, and palladium-plated 4N silver, each carefully selected for optimal characteristics in current shaping, impedance control, and maintaining absolute signal integrity. The internal structure is precision-matched, with each strand, cut, and length adjusted for symmetry, phase consistency, and electrical uniformity. The hardware is CNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, with a precision brushed finish and black anodized finish. The Y-junction and 4.4mm balanced plug feature engraved 24K gold rings. The cable is sheathed in medical-grade PVC for a supple feel that feels comfortable in the hand. ARC is the final link in ETOILE's signal transmission chain. Specifications
■Product Name: ETOILE (Founders Reserve Edition)
■Color: Gloss Black
■Driver: Hybrid (Quad Hybrid)
■Number of Drivers: 1 Dual-Ended + 4 Balanced Amplifiers + 4 EST (Electrostatic) + 1 MST (Magnetostatic) / 10 Drivers per Side
■Driver Configuration
・Ultra-Low Frequency: 1 x M10 Dynamic Driver
・Mid-High Frequency: 2 x Sonion Dual-Diaphragm BA Drivers
・Mid-High Frequency: 2 x Sonion Single-Diaphragm BA Drivers
・High-High Frequency: 4 x Sonion Ultra-Thin Charged Diaphragm EST (Electrostatic) Drivers
・High-High Frequency: 1 x M8 MST (Magnetostatic) Driver
■Type: Closed-Back
■Frequency Range: 10Hz - 50kHz
■Sensitivity: 110.6dB @ 1kHz
■Impedance: 8.8Ω @ 1KHz
■Material/Design
・German-made medical-grade resin (shell)
・6061-T6 aluminum + 24K gold-plated (faceplate/Y-splitter/plug cover)
■Cable: Premium custom-made cable "ARC" (approx. 120cm)
・Connector: IEM 2-pin 0.78mm (flat)
・Plug: 4.4mm balanced (straight)
■Accessories: 4.4mm balanced cable, leather cable tie, microfiber cloth, VOLK silicone ear tips (3 pairs, S/M/L), Simbio F foam ear tips (orange) (3 pairs, S/M/L), Saffiano leather x Goya red Alcantara carrying case
■Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 year (product) / 90 days (cable and accessories)