Empire Ears Phantom Universal

The Phantom is the flagship model in Empire Ear’s EP Series multi-balanced armature IEM line-up. As a flagship reference model tuned for exquisitely balanced sound, the ESR demonstrates all of U.S. Based Empire Ear’s unique attention to detail. Every Empire Ears IEM incorporates their SynX Crossover technology, which employs complex multi-way crossovers to divide frequencies between drivers, allowing for precise tuning and minimal phase distortion. Empire Ears also coats the internal parts of their earphones with a unique Anti-Resonance Compound that increases mass damping on the driver units and decreases resonances. These technologies allow for a cleaner, more precise sound.

The Phantom was designed to be a supremely balanced and natural listen. This IEM has a slight musical warmth, coupled with fast and detailed sound. Both bass and treble are kept in harmony with the mids on this earphone, resulting in a relaxing, easy listen. If you prefer a more vibrant high frequency section coupled with stronger bass, try the flagship X-Series hybrid from Empire Ears, the Legend X.

Empire Ears Universal IEMs come with high quality, 2-pin double braided cables from the famed Singapore-based Effect Audio, as well as high quality silicone ear-tips from the Japanese company Final Audio. Despite the amount of technology packed into each unit, Empire Ears IEMS are lightweight and comfortable. The ESR is also available from Mindisc as a custom model matched to your ears and design preferences.

For a comparison of the entire 2018 Empire Ears IEM line-up, check out our comparison review!