Astell & Kern Diana By Jerry Harvey Audio

Diana is a new collaboration between the in-ear monitor experts at Jerry Harvey Audio and the premium DAP manufacturers Astell & Kern. Diana is a triple balanced armature design, with three drivers for bass, mid and high frequencies – all time aligned with Jerry Harvey’s Freqphase technology so that sounds arrive from multiple drivers at your eardrum at the same time.

The precision crafted aluminium shells are comfortable and lightweight, while the included premium silver tinsel and copper hybrid cable comes with a 2.5mm balanced termination for DAPs like Astell & Kern’s SR15, along with a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter for standard connections. We also recommend the Fiio 2.5mm to 4.4mm balanced adapter if you want to take advantage of the balanced connection on a DAP like a ZX300.

3 pairs of silicone eartips are included (S,M, L), and if you cannot find the right size for your ear, we also sell the same tips in 3 other sizes (SS, MS, ML).

In terms of sound, the Diana has a similar dense and rich sound like the Michelle, with a thick midrange and gentle high frequencies. However, the bass is tighter and more controlled compared to the Michelle, making the Diana more refined and balanced. Overall this earphone has an excellent signature for pop or electronic music, with good layering of instruments and fast transient response, while still remaining soft on high frequencies with more aggressive tracks.

It is not necessarily the most neutral sound, and for people who prefer something with more high frequency clarity we recommend the Campfire Audio Andromeda.