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Astell&Kern AK ZERO2 IEM Earphones

£1,099.00 £915.83
SKU
AKE05
Free UK Delivery
12 Months
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SPEAKER CABLES:

A quantity of 2 means you will receive a pair of speaker cables e.g. for your front left and front right speakers. By entering a quantity of 1, you will get a cable for a single speaker e.g. centre speaker and this option also enables you to vary the length (and termination) of your cable for each speaker.

OTHER CABLES:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive a single cable in the case of aerial, satellite, subwoofer, digital coaxial & optical cables and a pair of cables in the case of 2 rca to 2 rca analogue audio cables.

NON-CABLE PRODUCTS:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive 1 of the specified products.

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The AK ZERO2's are a great choice for anyone looking for high-quality in-ear monitor earphones. With four different types of drivers and an ultra-refined cross-over network design, these earphones offer the highest sound quality available.

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Astell&Kern AK ZERO2 In-Ear Monitor Earphones

 

The AK ZERO2's are a great choice for anyone looking for high-quality in-ear monitor earphones. With four different types of drivers and an ultra-refined cross-over network design, these earphones offer the highest sound quality available. In addition, the acoustic chamber is made using 3D print technology for perfect audio harmony, and the CNC metal housing provides a secure fit for long-term comfort.

The hi-fi grade pure silver-coated OFC cable ensures reliable connection and minimal sound loss. Furthermore, this product is made in Japan, ensuring consistent quality and craftsmanship. The diagonally cut hexagonal shape creates a powerful impression, and its design makes it comfortable to wear while still providing exceptional sound quality.

All these features make the AK ZERO2 an ideal choice for those looking for a top-of-the-line in-ear monitor earphones.

 

Features

  • Four different types of drivers
  • Perfectly harmonized driver structure
  • Highest Cross-Over Network Management
  • Acoustic Chamber by 3D Print Technology
  • Precise CNC Metal Housing
  • Hi-Fi Grade Pure Silver-Coated OFC Cable
  • Made in Japan

 

Advanced Quad-brid Design and Ultra-refined Cross-over Network

Featuring a “Quad-brid” design with four different types of drivers – Custom BA Drivers, a Planar Dynamic Driver, a 10-mm Dynamic Driver, and a Piezoelectric Transducer – the AK ZERO2 provides a superior listening experience. Delivering the pure sounds that Astell&Kern strives for, this IEM has an advanced Super Low Noise Cross-Over Network perfectly tuned to create the best possible audio quality. With its unique design and powerful technology, the AK ZERO2 is sure to satisfy your audio needs.

ZERO2 Internal structure Diagram

 

 

 

Special Micro Rectangular Planar Dynamic Driver

 

Special Micro Rectangular Planar Dynamic Driver

The Micro Rectangular Planar Dynamic Driver is a technological breakthrough in the world of earphones, allowing a planar driver to be used in IEMs despite the extreme difficulty in making it small enough to fit. Astell&Kern have selected a light yet sturdy planar membrane to minimise frequency loss and applied a trembler with a thin metal membrane and polymer film to create lifelike vivid high frequencies. With this advanced technology, you can guarantee a crisp and dynamic musical experience.

 

Dual Custom Balanced Armature Drivers

 

Dual Custom Balanced Armature Drivers

With two custom-made BA drivers tuned to produce natural, transparent vocal sounds in low to mid-range frequencies, and two BA drivers attuned to provide a perfectly balanced and rich sound for full range frequency reproduction, the Coil Parameter Dual Custom BA driver offers a truly immersive listening experience. With its ultra-low distortion technology and perfect harmonic tuning, this driver ensures that you hear every note exactly as it was intended.

 

Single 10-mm Dynamic Driver with Piezoelectric Transducer

 

Single 10-mm Dynamic Driver with Piezoelectric Transducer

The AK ZERO2 earphones use a combination of a 10mm dynamic driver and a piezoelectric transducer for an unmatched level of audio clarity and precision. The dynamic driver is carefully crafted using a fully automated process to create a deep, rich sound with powerful bass frequencies. The piezoelectric transducer works in harmony with the dynamic driver to create a super-high frequency range that many earphones can't match.

 

 

AK ZERO Series Comparison

 

Frequency AK ZERO1 AK ZERO2
Super High - Piezoelectric Transducer x1
High Special Micro Rectangular Planar Dynamic Driver x1 Special Micro Rectangular Planar Dynamic Driver x1
Mid Custom BA Driver x2 Custom BA Driver x2
Mid-Low - Custom BA Driver x2
Low 5.6mm Dynamic Driver x1 10mm Dynamic Driver x1

 

Ultra-refined Architecture Design

Astell&Kern's earphones incorporate cutting-edge technology to create a perfectly balanced sound experience. With a cross-over network and six proprietary drivers, each driver is placed in an acoustic chamber crafted through 3D printing technology. This eliminates any unnecessary movement and resonance of the drivers, resulting in a permanently stable performance. The housing is made with advanced aluminum processing, further reducing resonance for high-quality sound.

 

Hi-Fi Grade Pure Silver-Coated OFC Cable 4 Core (3.5mm Plug)

The Astell&Kern ZERO2 earphones feature pure silver-coated OFC cables designed to maximize performance. These cables are crafted with high-purity silver plating and copper and feature aluminum plugs for added style. The MMCX connectors also provide a secure connection and a longer lifespan, making these earphones a great choice for those looking for a reliable and stylish listening experience.

 

Made in Japan

The Hybrid IEM AK ZERO2 is meticulously assembled by highly experienced engineers and manufactured through stringent processes to the highest of tolerances in Japan with excellent facilities achieving the highest quality possible.

 

Components

  • Earbud L/R
  • 3.5mm MMCX Cable x1
  • 4.4mm cable x1
  • 5 Pairs of Silicone Ear Tips
  • 1 Pairs of Foam Tips
  • Carrying Case x1


Design

The diagonally cut hexagonal shape of the AK ZERO2 fits comfortably in your ears, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music without compromising on audio quality. The vibrant colors change with the lighting to offer a unique experience with every listen. With the AK ZERO2 earphones, you'll have crystal clear sound quality and a stylish look. Whether you're listening to music, podcasts, or phone calls, the AK ZERO2 earphones will give you superior sound and maximum comfort.

 

Specification

  • Model: AK ZERO2
  • Drivers:
    • Quad-brid Drivers
    • [Special Micro Rectangular Planar Dynamic Driver x1]
    • [Custom Balanced Armature Driver x4]
    • [10mm Micro Dynamic Driver x1 with Piezoelectric Transducer]
  • Cable:
    • MMCX
    • Hi-Fi Grade Pure Silver-Coated OFC Cable 4 Core (4.4mm, 3.5mm)
  • Housing Material: Aluminum
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz–30kHz
  • SPL: 105dB@1kHz(1mW)
  • Impedance: 5Ω@1kHz
  • Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.7%@1kHz

 

About Astell&Kern

Astell&Kern is the ultimate digital music source that brings you Mastering Quality Sound or MQS. Astell means ‘Stars’ in Latin and Kern means ‘Center’ in German. We believe Astell&Kern is the center of music.

Today, original music performances can be captured in digital almost exactly as they were performed due to new, advanced recording technology currently available. However, these high quality recordings are mainly listened to through inferior sound formats, such as MP3 or through streaming services. With the debut of the MP3 format, music lovers sacrificed sound quality for the convenience of being able to carry their music collection wherever they went. Because the MP3 format heavily compresses files for the sake of convenience, the vocals and instruments you hear are only an inferior version of the original. The soundstage and the ambience of the original performance often disappears when listening to compressed MP3 music. After pondering these issues, Astell&Kern was our solution to poor sound quality for the sake of portability, and our way in reviving the original sound quality of music, MQS, for music artists, recording engineers, and professionals.

Astell&Kern's pursuit is to provide natural and original sound without distortion. It showcases the presence of the original recording with miniscule details you may not have noticed from other music systems, while playing back high-resolution music bit by bit, exactly as it was recorded. The ability to play back the exact recording of any live performance is what Astell&Kern is known for.

The power of true sound from Astell&Kern can now be experienced and has been part of many famous audio exhibitions around the world. Astell&Kern is now admired by music lovers from many countries, including the USA, China, Japan, UK, France, and many more around the world.

 

Specification

  • Model: AK ZERO2
  • Drivers:
    • Quad-brid Drivers
    • [Special Micro Rectangular Planar Dynamic Driver x1]
    • [Custom Balanced Armature Driver x4]
    • [10mm Micro Dynamic Driver x1 with Piezoelectric Transducer]
  • Cable:
    • MMCX
    • Hi-Fi Grade Pure Silver-Coated OFC Cable 4 Core (4.4mm, 3.5mm)
  • Housing Material: Aluminum
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz–30kHz
  • SPL: 105dB@1kHz(1mW)
  • Impedance: 5Ω@1kHz
  • Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.7%@1kHz

 

 

UK Delivery

 

1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option

Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.

Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.

All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.

Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:

  • Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
  • Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
  • Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
  • You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
  • We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
  • FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.

Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.

Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.

 

Royal Mail 1st Class Shipping DPD Next Day Delivery

 

2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day

We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.

For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.

Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.

For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.

 

Royal Mail Special Next Working Day Delivery

 

3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland

We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.

 

European Countries

Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe

Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.

Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

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