Ocean
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Solo
Universal
Fitting
1
Driver
$1,399.00
USD
Redefining the meaning of “full-range sound” in portable high-end audio, Solo expertly covers the entire sonic spectrum with a single planar driver. The final note in our legendary tia™ line of UIEMs has been years in the making. Staying true to the tech-disruptive legacy of Fourté, Trio, and Duo, we looked to the past for innovative solutions to the modern challenge of tuning a single driver. In addition to a traditional electronic filter that subtly shifts the tonal balance, we have introduced the world’s first Helmholtz resonator in an IEM.
Our new benchmark for portable high-end audio performance, Ocean is fundamentally a 6-driver, 4-way system defined by a dynamically neutral sound signature and impressive broadband realism. Two custom dynamic cone-to-cone isobaric drivers, two mid-range balanced armature drivers, one high-mid balanced armature driver, and one tia™ high driver produce expansive imaging and instrument separation, balanced by a cohesive musical presentation. Beyond its default tuning, Ocean’s Passive Acoustic Control adds additional modularity to its sonic behavior with up to 32 possible configurations.
Our new benchmark for portable high-end audio performance, Ocean is fundamentally a 6-driver, 4-way system defined by a dynamically neutral sound signature and impressive broadband realism. Two custom dynamic cone-to-cone isobaric drivers, two mid-range balanced armature drivers, one high-mid balanced armature driver, and one tia™ high driver produce expansive imaging and instrument separation, balanced by a cohesive musical presentation. Beyond its default tuning, Ocean’s Passive Acoustic Control adds additional modularity to its sonic behavior with up to 32 possible configurations.
Sound
A culmination of all that we’ve learned since our founding in 2010, Ocean presents a wide soundstage, excellent separation, and full-range clarity. Its iso-group provides a powerful and exceptionally clean low end. The mid-range is rich and present, leaving nothing to be desired. The upper mid-range, critical to our perception of realism, continues our tradition of striking a perfect balance between presence and subtlety.
Ocean features one of the very few additive tuning mechanisms in UIEM design: our remarkably effective tia waveguide. Further refined with our recently patented meta-material, and combined with the tia™ high driver, Ocean renders high frequencies with a lifelike, natural, and effortless character.
A culmination of all that we’ve learned since our founding in 2010, Ocean presents a wide soundstage, excellent separation, and full-range clarity. Its iso-group provides a powerful and exceptionally clean low end. The mid-range is rich and present, leaving nothing to be desired. The upper mid-range, critical to our perception of realism, continues our tradition of striking a perfect balance between presence and subtlety.
Ocean features one of the very few additive tuning mechanisms in UIEM design: our remarkably effective tia waveguide. Further refined with our recently patented meta-material, and combined with the tia™ high driver, Ocean renders high frequencies with a lifelike, natural, and effortless character.
The 14.2mm planar driver’s acoustic chamber integrates two Helmholtz resonators, meticulously tuned to acoustically sculpt its frequency response. This chamber is also engineered to include our apex core design, expertly relieving pneumatic pressure and enhancing the sense of physical space to a degree never before experienced in a single-driver IEM. Combined with our patented LID technology, all of these innovations are housed in our most striking design update since the introduction of Fourté in 2016. These elements unite to deliver a sound that is quintessentially 64 Audio, combining the exceptionally detailed transient response of planar technology with an unexpectedly robust low-frequency presence.
Presented in a Champagne Copper-colored aluminum shell with a machined faceplate, Ocean’s design is inspired by aeolian ripples: geological patterns formed in sediment and shifted by the movement of wind. Our inclination toward minimalist design is in keeping with our brand identity, as well as an intentionally diametric response to current design trends in the market, especially among flagship products.
Ocean is the ultimate tinkerer’s UIEM and the next volume in 64 Audio’s anthology.
Presented in a Champagne Copper-colored aluminum shell with a machined faceplate, Ocean’s design is inspired by aeolian ripples: geological patterns formed in sediment and shifted by the movement of wind. Our inclination toward minimalist design is in keeping with our brand identity, as well as an intentionally diametric response to current design trends in the market, especially among flagship products.
Ocean is the ultimate tinkerer’s UIEM and the next volume in 64 Audio’s anthology.
Ocean Shielded Cable
Ocean comes standard with two shielded cables, terminated in 3.5mm and balanced 4.4mm. Its four-core cross-braided wires are made of silver-plated, single-crystal copper (UP-OCC); offering outstanding noise shielding and transparent signal transmission, with a low impedance of just 0.29Ω.
Ocean comes standard with two shielded cables, terminated in 3.5mm and balanced 4.4mm. Its four-core cross-braided wires are made of silver-plated, single-crystal copper (UP-OCC); offering outstanding noise shielding and transparent signal transmission, with a low impedance of just 0.29Ω.
Included
Solo Universal In-Ear Monitors
64 Audio Premium Leather Case
TrueFidelity Foam Ear Tips (S,M,L)
SpinFit Silicone Ear Tips (S,M,L)
Silicone Ear Tips (S,M,L)
3.5mm OCC Copper Cable
Shirt Clip
Cleaning Tool
Cleaning Cloth
Cables
3.5 MM + 4.4 MM
OCC Copper
25 AWG + 23 Wires
0.32 Ω
Shape the acoustic response of Ocean with two stainless steel tia™ screens that control high-frequency damping and four back-vent filters which regulate the pneumatic loading of the isobaric dynamic drivers. Along with its four apex™ modules, there are 32 different combinations for a truly custom sound signature.
While planar magnetic technology has been present in portable hi-fi for many years, we wanted to truly showcase its potential in our products. To offer a new perspective on this technology, we needed a combination of a slight but broad reduction in high-frequency amplitude and the attenuation of a few very narrow frequency bands. As the electronic filter acts as a very subtle reductive shelf, we had to think creatively to effectively control some problematic frequencies. For this, we drew on our years of research into Helmholtz Resonators, an acoustic device from the mid-19th century. The two micro-cavities, 3D printed into Solo’s sound chamber, operate by forcing air in and out, causing the air inside to resonate at a specific frequency. By precisely determining the dimensions of the cavity and its neck, we can target a very narrow resonant frequency to amplify or diminish.
The planar magnetic driver features a flat diaphragm with embedded conductors suspended between two sets of magnets, unlike traditional dynamic drivers that utilize a conical diaphragm driven by a voice coil. Because the entire diaphragm moves uniformly due to the planar magnetic field, we can deliver the detail and micro-transient information that would typically require a dedicated high- frequency driver. Since the diaphragm isn’t driven by a voice coil attached to a cone, which can cause uneven movement, we can reliably extract a true high-resolution full range sound from this single driver.
Shape the acoustic response of Ocean with two stainless steel tia™ screens that control high-frequency damping and four back-vent filters which regulate the pneumatic loading of the isobaric dynamic drivers. Along with its four apex™ modules, there are 32 different combinations for a truly custom sound signature.
Patented Technology
Tubeless In-Ear Audio is a patented IEM design methodology that aims to reduce unwanted resonance and distortion for a transparent and lifelike sound signature. The tia system consists of three major elements: open balanced armature tia drivers, the tia single-bore design, and tia acoustic chambers. Volür features two major elements of the tia system: the tia driver and the tia single-bore design.
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Tubeless In-Ear Audio (tia) is a patented IEM design methodology that aims to reduce unwanted resonance and distortion for a transparent and lifelike sound signature. The tia system is comprised of three major elements: open balanced armature tia drivers, the tia single-bore design, and tia acoustic chambers. Ocean features two major elements of the tia system: the tia driver and the tia single-bore design.
Tubeless In-Ear Audio (tia) is a patented IEM design methodology that aims to reduce unwanted resonance and distortion for a transparent and lifelike sound signature. The tia system is comprised of three major elements: open balanced armature tia drivers, the tia single-bore design, and tia acoustic chambers. Ocean features two major elements of the tia system: the tia driver and the tia single-bore design.
Adding to our list of innovations, we implement our patented pressure-relieving technology in the form of apex core, elevating this design to new levels of fidelity and spatial acuity. Because Solo’s acoustic chamber includes our integrated apex core technology, we achieve a similar fit and comfort to that of the Duo. The design offers just enough isolation to allow the listener to focus on the audio while feeling so unoccluded that you may initially wonder if you have a proper seal. This ensures hours of comfortable listening, made possible by our patented technology.
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Air Pressure Exchange (Apex) is a patented vent that releases air pressure in a sealed ear canal all while retaining standard IEM levels of isolation; enabling musicians and music enthusiasts to listen more comfortably for longer. This venting alleviates listener fatigue and allows for a much more realistic soundstage. Apex comes in three module variations for Ocean: mX, m12, m15, and m20.
Air Pressure Exchange (Apex) is a patented vent that releases air pressure in a sealed ear canal all while retaining standard IEM levels of isolation; enabling musicians and music enthusiasts to listen more comfortably for longer. This venting alleviates listener fatigue and allows for a much more realistic soundstage. Apex comes in four module variations for Ocean: mX, m12, m15 and m20.
Linear Impedance Design (LID) is a patented circuit that compensates for the non-linear electrical resistance resulting from Solo’s electronic shelf filter. Variations in source amplifier output impedance in devices like smartphones, body packs, DAC/amps, and DAPs typically lead to changes in frequency response. LID restores proper interaction with the source, preserving the intended sound signature and ensuring consistent, reliable performance.
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Linear Impedance Design (LID) is a patented circuit that corrects the non-linear electrical resistance of the multiple driver-sets comprising this 12 driver IEM. Varying source amplifier output impedance in devices like smartphones, body packs, DAC/amps, and DAPs typically results in varying frequency response across them, depending on the increase in resistance. Restoring proper interaction with the source and preserving the desired sound signature enables a consistent reliable sound.
Linear Impedance Design (LID) is a patented circuit that corrects the non-linear electrical resistance of the multiple driver-sets comprising this 12 driver IEM. Varying source amplifier output impedance in devices like smartphones, body packs, DAC/amps, and DAPs typically results in varying frequency response across them, depending on the increase in resistance. Restoring proper interaction with the source and preserving the desired sound signature enables a consistent reliable sound.
Tubeless In-Ear Audio is a patented IEM design methodology that aims to reduce unwanted resonance and distortion for a transparent and lifelike sound signature. The tia system consists of three major elements: open balanced armature tia drivers, the tia single-bore design, and tia acoustic chambers. Solo features two major elements of the tia system: the single-bore design and micro-acoustic chambers.
Adding to our list of innovations, we implement our patented pressure-relieving technology in the form of apex core, elevating this design to new levels of fidelity and spatial acuity. Because Solo’s acoustic chamber includes our integrated apex core technology, we achieve a similar fit and comfort to that of the Duo. The design offers just enough isolation to allow the listener to focus on the audio while feeling so unoccluded that you may initially wonder if you have a proper seal. This ensures hours of comfortable listening, made possible by our patented technology
Linear Impedance Design (LID) is a patented circuit that compensates for the non-linear electrical resistance resulting from Solo’s electronic shelf filter. Variations in source amplifier output impedance in devices like smartphones, body packs, DAC/amps, and DAPs typically lead to changes in frequency response. LID restores proper interaction with the source, preserving the intended sound signature and ensuring consistent, reliable performance.
Tubeless In-Ear Audio is a patented IEM design methodology that aims to reduce unwanted resonance and distortion for a transparent and lifelike sound signature. The tia system consists of three major elements: open balanced armature tia drivers, the tia single-bore design, and tia acoustic chambers. Solo features two major elements of the tia system: the single-bore design and micro-acoustic chambers.
Adding to our list of innovations, we implement our patented pressure-relieving technology in the form of apex core, elevating this design to new levels of fidelity and spatial acuity. Because Solo’s acoustic chamber includes our integrated apex core technology, we achieve a similar fit and comfort to that of the Duo. The design offers just enough isolation to allow the listener to focus on the audio while feeling so unoccluded that you may initially wonder if you have a proper seal. This ensures hours of comfortable listening, made possible by our patented technology
Linear Impedance Design (LID) is a patented circuit that compensates for the non-linear electrical resistance resulting from Solo’s electronic shelf filter. Variations in source amplifier output impedance in devices like smartphones, body packs, DAC/amps, and DAPs typically lead to changes in frequency response. LID restores proper interaction with the source, preserving the intended sound signature and ensuring consistent, reliable performance.
Specifications
Color
Champagne Copper
Material
T6061 Aluminum Shell & Machined Faceplate
Driver Configuration
1 tia High Driver
1 High-Mid BA
2 Mid BA
2 Low Cone-to-Cone Isobaric DD
Frequency Response
5 Hz – 22 kHz
0.78mm 2-Pin Cables
24 AWG 4-Core Litz Cable
99 Strands Per Core
Silver-Plated UP-OCC Copper
0.29 Ω Total Impedance
Sensitivity
103.7 dB/mW @ 1 kHz
Impedance
9.5 Ω @ 1 kHz
Apex Isolation
-10db to -20db
Included
Ocean Universal In-Ear Monitors
Carry Case
TrueFidelity Foam Tips (S,M,L)
SpinFit Silicone Ear Tips (S,M,L)
Silicone Ear Tips (S,M,L)
3.5 mm Shielded Cable
4.4 mm Balanced Shielded Cable
Shirt Clip
Cleaning Tool
Cleaning Cloth
Round Sticker
Apex Modules (m20, m15, m12, mX)
| Color Black | Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz | Isolation -12 dB |
| Material T6060 Aluminum Shell | Impedance 16 Ω | Cables 4.4 mm Copper Eight-Braid |
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14.2 mm Planar Magnetic |
100 dB/mW @ 1 kHz |
Solo Universal In-Ear Monitors |
Designed, Assembled, and QC’d by highly skilled technicians in the United States using components sourced both domestically and globally from trusted suppliers.
Redefining the meaning of “full-range sound” in portable high-end audio, Solo expertly covers the entire sonic spectrum with a single planar driver. The final note in our legendary tia™ line of UIEMs has been years in the making. Staying true to the tech-disruptive legacy of Fourté, Trio, and Duo, we looked to the past for innovative solutions to the modern challenge of tuning a single driver. In addition to a traditional electronic filter that subtly shifts the tonal balance, we deploy a dual Helmholtz Resonator for precise tonal adjustments.
Redefining the meaning of “full-range sound” in portable high-end audio, Solo expertly covers the entire sonic spectrum with a single planar driver. The final note in our legendary tia™ line of UIEMs has been years in the making. Staying true to the tech-disruptive legacy of Fourté, Trio, and Duo, we looked to the past for innovative solutions to the modern challenge of tuning a single driver. In addition to a traditional electronic filter that subtly shifts the tonal balance, we deploy a dual Helmholtz Resonator for precise tonal adjustments.
The 14.2mm planar driver’s acoustic chamber integrates two Helmholtz Resonators, meticulously tuned to acoustically sculpt its frequency response. This chamber is also engineered to include our apex core design, expertly relieving pneumatic pressure and enhancing the sense of physical space to a degree never before experienced in a single-driver IEM. Combined with our patented LID technology, all of these innovations are housed in our most striking design update since the introduction of Fourté in 2016. These elements unite to deliver a sound that is quintessentially 64 Audio, combining the exceptionally detailed transient response of planar technology with an unexpectedly robust low-frequency presence.
Product Overview
Our new benchmark for portable high-end audio performance, Ocean is fundamentally a 6-driver, 4-way system defined by a dynamically neutral sound signature and impressive broadband realism. Two custom dynamic cone-to-cone isobaric drivers, two mid-range balanced armature drivers, one high-mid balanced armature driver, and one tia™ high driver produce expansive imaging and instrument separation, balanced by a cohesive musical presentation. Beyond its default tuning, Ocean’s Passive Acoustic Control adds additional modularity to its sonic behavior with up to 32 possible configurations.
Presented in a Champagne Copper-colored aluminum shell with a machined faceplate, Ocean’s design is inspired by aeolian ripples: geological patterns formed in sediment and shifted by the movement of wind. Our inclination toward minimalist design is in keeping with our brand identity, as well as an intentionally diametric response to current design trends in the market, especially among flagship products.
Ocean is the ultimate tinkerer’s UIEM and the next volume in 64 Audio’s anthology.
Sound
A culmination of all that we’ve learned since our founding in 2010, Ocean presents a wide soundstage, excellent separation, and full-range clarity. Its iso-group provides a powerful and exceptionally clean low end. The mid-range is rich and present, leaving nothing to be desired. The upper mid-range, critical to our perception of realism, continues our tradition of striking a perfect balance between presence and subtlety.
Ocean features one of the very few additive tuning mechanisms in UIEM design: our remarkably effective tia waveguide. Further refined with our recently patented meta-material, and combined with the tia™ high driver, Ocean renders high frequencies with a lifelike, natural, and effortless character.
Specifications
Color
• Champagne Copper
Material
• T6061 Aluminum Shell & Machined Faceplate
Driver Configuration
• 1 tia High Driver
• 1 High-Mid BA
• 2 Mid BA
• 2 Low Cone-to-Cone Isobaric DD
Frequency Response
• 5 Hz – 22 kHz
Impedance
• 9.5 Ω @ 1 kHz
Sensitivity
• 103.7 dB/mW @ 1 kHz
Apex Isolation
• -10db to -20db
0.78mm 2-Pin Cables
• 24 AWG 4-Core Litz Cable
• 99 Strands Per Core
• Silver-Plated UP-OCC Copper
• 0.29 Ω Total Impedance
Included
• Ocean Universal In-Ear Monitors
• Carry Case
• TrueFidelity Foam Tips (S,M,L)
• SpinFit Silicone Ear Tips (S,M,L)
• Silicone Ear Tips (S,M,L)
• 3.5 mm Shielded Cable
• 4.4 mm Balanced Shielded Cable
• Shirt Clip
• Cleaning Tool
• Cleaning Cloth
• Round Sticker
• Apex Modules (m20, m15, m12, mX)
Color
Black
Material
T6060 Aluminum Shell
Copper Faceplate Mesh
Driver Configuration
14.2 mm Planar Magnetic
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
Sensitivity
100 dB/mW @ 1 kHz
Isolation
-12 dB
Cables
OCC Copper
25 AWG + 23 Wires
0.26 Ω
Included
Solo Universal In-Ear Monitors
Carry Case
TrueFidelity Foam Ear Tips (S,M,L)
SpinFit Silicone Ear Tips (S,M,L)
Silicone Ear Tips (S,M,L)
3.5mm Copper Eight-Braid Cable
4.4mm Copper Eight-Braid Cable
Shirt Clip
Cleaning Tool
Cleaning Cloth
Designed, Assembled, and QC’d by highly skilled technicians in the United States using components sourced both domestically and globally from trusted suppliers.
Specifications
1 tia High Driver – 1 Dynamic Low Driver
20hz – 20kHz Frequency Response
98 dB/mW Sensitivity
Integrated 2-way passive crossover
9Ω Impedance
-12dB isolation apex core technology
Passive Acoustic Control
Shape the acoustic response of Ocean with two stainless steel tia™ screens that control high-frequency damping and four back-vent filters which regulate the pneumatic loading of the isobaric dynamic drivers. Along with its four apex™ modules, there are 32 different combinations for a truly custom sound signature.
Featured Technology
Rather than constricting the sound of the drivers by fitting a tube onto them, Duo’s complete Tia System reduces unwanted resonance and distortion by allowing the 9mm Dynamic Driver + Tia High Driver to radiate freely into the single large Tia bore with no obstructions to the front of the drivers.
Apex Core is a deeper understanding of air movement within an earphone system. Duo’s faceplate features a striking perforated grill that leaves the shell of the IEM open to the outside atmosphere for a less obstructed airflow resulting in an effortless reproduction of music and minimal physical fatigue.
Due to the high crossover point between the two drivers, Wave Sync was developed to ensure coherence; another industry first. By using a type of “all-pass” filter, we’re able to introduce a crossover while correcting for time without having to change the physical distance between the drivers.
Sound
The agile performance expected of a planar driver achieves maximum realism by extracting subtle details in the music. These transients emerge from the mix, seamlessly keeping pace with your focus on the primary elements of the song. Our acoustic notch filters are strategically placed to eliminate sharpness without compromising driver performance.
Apex core assists the high-mid and high frequencies in creating a vast sonic landscape, even in very complex mixes. Alongside this realism comes a tactile immersion in the textures of instruments and even the sonic characteristics of the recording equipment used in your favorite tracks. By intentionally shaping the overall response of Solo, we achieve a bass that has substantial impact and deep sub-bass presence.
Specifications
Color
Black
Material
T6060 Aluminum Shell
Copper Faceplate Mesh
Driver Configuration
14.2 mm Planar Magnetic
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
Sensitivity
100 dB/mW @ 1 kHz
Isolation
-12 dB
Cables
4.4 mm Copper Eight-Braid
3.5 mm Copper Eight-Braid
Included
Solo Universal In-Ear Monitors
Carry Case
TrueFidelity Foam Ear Tips (S,M,L)
SpinFit Silicone Ear Tips (S,M,L)
Silicone Ear Tips (S,M,L)
Copper Eight-Braid Cables
Shirt Clip Cleaning Tool + Cloth
Designed, Assembled, and QC’d by highly skilled technicians in the United States using components sourced both domestically and globally from trusted suppliers.
Specifications
1 tia High Driver – 1 Dynamic Low Driver
20hz – 20kHz Frequency Response
98 dB/mW Sensitivity
Integrated 2-way passive crossover
9Ω Impedance
-12dB isolation apex core technology
Featured Technology
Rather than constricting the sound of the drivers by fitting a tube onto them, Duo’s complete Tia System reduces unwanted resonance and distortion by allowing the 9mm Dynamic Driver + Tia High Driver to radiate freely into the single large Tia bore with no obstructions to the front of the drivers.
Apex Core is a deeper understanding of air movement within an earphone system. Duo’s faceplate features a striking perforated grill that leaves the shell of the IEM open to the outside atmosphere for a less obstructed airflow resulting in an effortless reproduction of music and minimal physical fatigue.
Due to the high crossover point between the two drivers, Wave Sync was developed to ensure coherence; another industry first. By using a type of “all-pass” filter, we’re able to introduce a crossover while correcting for time without having to change the physical distance between the drivers.
Included
• Solo Universal In-Ear Monitors
• Carry Case
• TrueFidelity Foam Eartips (S,M,L)
• SpinFit Silicone Eartips (S,M,L)
• Silicone Eartips (S,M,L)
• 3.5mm Copper Eight-Braid Cable
• 4.4mm Copper Eight-Braid Cable
• Apex Modules: m20, m15, *m12, mX
• Cable Clip
• Cleaning Tool
• Cleaning Cloth
• Round Sticker
Ocean
Universal Fit - 6 Drivers
$3,999.00
USD
Ocean
Universal Fit - 6 Drivers
$3,999.00
USD