LUNA is the third product in Astell&Kern’s IEM series that continues the brand’s philosophy of pursuing sound fidelity faithful to the original sound.
Building on the experience gained from the development of the AK ZERO1 and AK ZERO2, LUNA delivers a more precise sound using a 13mm planar driver, enhancing spatial awareness and tonal balance.
With its meticulous design, LUNA delivers deep bass and delicate treble, providing the best sound quality across all music genres.
The titanium housing enhances durability and is designed with wearability in mind to maximize comfort and fit.
Experience true Astell&Kern sound with LUNA
To maximize the driver’s performance, the Silver-Coated OCC and Copper OCC Cable is meticulously engineered using a blend of high-purity silver plating and copper. This precise combination allows for highly detailed and accurate sound reproduction. Every connector is finished with aluminum, adding a touch of refinement and premium quality to the overall design.
LUNA is expertly crafted by seasoned artisans with deep-rooted expertise in in-ear monitor design. Each component is assembled with meticulous care in Japan, following a highly controlled process that combines artisanal skill with advanced technology. The result is a product that reflects uncompromising quality and precision engineering at its finest.
LUNA delivers both sophistication and technical precision through its meticulously refined curves and metallic texture. The elegant exterior is not only crafted for lasting comfort, but also precisely engineered to optimize acoustic flow. The titanium housing, paired with a smooth surface finish, enhances both durability and acoustic performance—while capturing the distinct identity of AK LUNA.
Inspired by the soft curves of the moon, LUNA’s shape provides a calm and stable listening experience. This sound philosophy ensures that LUNA ultimately pursues excellence in both sound precision and wearing comfort.
LUNA
1 Planar Driver - 13mm Unipolar Micro Planar Magnetic Driver x1
2pin
Titanium
20Hz–30KHz*
105dB@1KHz(1mW)*
5Ω@1KHz*
1%@1KHz
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This unit has some great features and an amazing tonality. It has power to drive full-sized headphones and sensitive IEMs. I love the MagSafe capability as well. The only downside for me is the battery life. The 4-5 hour claim is generous as I don’t quite get that. But, the hyper mode via DC ups the tonal game considerably. The RU9 is my favorite DAC amp I own so far and I have been collecting for a while. Very happy with the purchase and you will be too.
Satin is a super fun IEM with a very natural, lush timbre and fantastic technical abilities, but is not an analytical IEM at all. It is, first and foremost, a tremendous musical IEM. It does instruments like no other. But of all the IEMs I’ve heard, Satin does guitar, acoustic bass, congas and timbales like no other.
The bone conduction doesn’t go too far like it does on other IEMs. You feel the deep impact of the bass, but it doesn’t rumble your bones. It’s all very balanced. I like that the bone conduction driver has all the cool effects but does not rattle my brain. It is superbly implemented. The bass extension and depth are incredible and hit with tremendous texture, clarity and resolution.
It's the beautiful harmonics, note weight and extension of the instrument notes that, to me, stand out. Guitars, acoustic bass, drums, percussion, horns, piano all sound so full and realistic. Vocals are presented with great force and clarity, but without brightness, and are never shouty.
The soundstage is really wide and spacious, like a concert hall. Imaging is excellent and all instruments can be easily placed on the stage. Really sounds live, especially with jazz.
What makes Quill Satin so special is its incredibly balanced presentation and its rather unique scalability. Most high end gear scales well, but not all sets are as sensitive to both cable and source as Satin. Each cable change sounds like a different IEM. This quality allows each owner to fine tune Satin to their own preferences, making it quite the chameleon. During my exploration period, I bought a few cables that I plan to keep so that I can have different flavors for various moods and/or genres of music.
If you have not tried Quill Satin, I highly recommend giving it a try.
Here's a link to my review on HeadFi:
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/quill-acoustics-satin.28190/reviews#review-38364
Photos: left (EA Fusion 1); right (PlusSound Quad Copper 8W)
I find it to be a tad more natural on some songs than the default card, especially older songs (pre 1985)
Build quality is outstanding. Sound is excellent. System is very versatile. Highly recommended.
