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Empire Ears Triton Limited Edition IEM

Original price $ 1,799.00 - Original price $ 1,799.00
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$ 1,799.00
$ 1,799.00 - $ 1,799.00
Current price $ 1,799.00

Empire Ears Triton

Introducing Triton: the latest innovation from Empire Ears. This marvel seamlessly blends classic Empire Ears craftsmanship with an

all-new tribrid, dual conduction architecture. Equipped with our signature W9+ subwoofer, the precision-engineered EMP75 balanced armature, and next-generation dual high-mass bone conductors, this setup was meticulously crafted to provide a rich, immersive, and distinctively bold Empire Ears sound that has defined the industry over the past decade and continues to set new standards.

Triton proudly boasts the Trident symbol on the left IEM, representing the three phases of creation: the past, present, and future. This emblem not only signifies our journey and evolution but also our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in audio excellence.

Past – Paying homage to the Olympus series, Triton is our first IEM since that series to reference this

theme, reminding us of our roots and storied past.

Present – Triton features a variation of the Valkyrie’s Dragonhide faceplate and the Legend X’s compact, comfortable shell. Our recent offerings, packed with advanced drivers and technology, have often compromised on size and ergonomics. Triton breaks this trend, achieving an optimal balance between fit and performance.

Future – Representing a new phase for Empire Ears, Triton aims to be competitive beyond just the flagship tier. True to our commitment to excellence, Triton delivers extraordinary sound through an innovative tribrid configuration. It replaces the W10 with a new dual mass bone conductor, dual balanced armatures, and our signature W9+.

Empire Ears Triton - MusicTeck

W9+ Subwoofer - The heart of Triton’s seismic bass response is our custom-designed 9mm W9+ subwoofer. This dedicated low-frequency dynamic driver delivers thunderous power and unmatched control, laying the foundation for a legendary bass experience.

Empire Ears Triton - MusicTeck
Empire Ears Triton - MusicTeck

EMP75 Precision Balanced Armature– Tasked with reproducing the critical mid-range frequencies are our bespoke balanced armature drivers, engineered in collaboration with industry leaders Knowles and Sonion. Their unique design and singular focus render a captivating and pure mid-range that truly brings music to life.

 

Dual High Mass Bone Conductors - At the vanguard of acoustic innovation, these state-of-the-art drivers redefine immersive sound by harnessing the power of bone conduction technology. Engineered for unparalleled imaging, the Dual High Mass Bone Conductors excel in capturing intricate nuances and delivering a rich, detailed timbre that resonates deep within the listener. This breakthrough in sound delivery not only amplifies the depth and clarity of music but also envelops the listener in a profoundly immersive sonic journey.

 

 Empire Ears Triton - MusicTeck

 

Empire Ears Triton - MusicTeck  

Dual Conduction Architecture (DCA) - At the heart of Empire Ears' relentless pursuit of excellence lies a dedication to pushing the boundaries of in-ear monitor technology. This unwavering commitment led to the creation of Dual Conduction Architecture (DCA), a revolutionary approach that harmonizes air and bone conduction.

Triton, our latest innovation, masterfully integrates this groundbreaking design, enhancing both the auditory and tactile elements of music. This fusion delivers an extraordinary listening experience, ensuring that every note resonates with unparalleled clarity and emotional depth, embodying the essence of Empire Ears' legacy of innovation.

 

synX - Distinctively engineered to surpass the conventional boundaries of the IEM world, TRITON features Empire Ears’ exceptional synX crossover network. This unparalleled technology, protected by bespoke methods, ensures a harmonious blend of three distinct driver technologies, orchestrating them into a symphony of sound.

Through the proprietary multi-point synX crossover network, every component is optimized to its full potential, delivering an auditory experience that is nothing short of a masterpiece.

Empire Ears Triton - MusicTeck

Resonance Manipulation

In sculpting TRITON, we've refined our ARC (Anti-Resonance Control) technology to target key internal components. This enhanced approach mitigates unwanted vibrations and resonance, creating an auditory landscape that is distinctly Empire in its elegance. The deliberate integration of ARC not only enhances bone conduction capabilities but also exemplifies our commitment to merging unparalleled sound clarity with sophisticated design for an audio experience that transcends expectations.

Empire Ears Triton - MusicTeck
Empire Ears Triton - MusicTeck  

Ventilation Mastery

TRITON’s acoustic architecture, particularly due to the Dual High Mass Bone Conductors, necessitated a precise approach to air volume and exhaust design. Fine-tuning the enclosure’s ventilation was critical, as minute adjustments in vent diameter and placement profoundly influenced sound quality and performance. Through meticulous calibration of the vented drivers' volume requirements, we've unlocked its full potential, optimizing the output and maximizing the auditory experience. This precision ensures TRITON delivers unparalleled sound fidelity, demonstrating our commitment to acoustic perfection.

 

Designed, Engineered & Assembled in the USA

Triton exemplifies Empire Ears' dedication to innovation and craftsmanship. Meticulously designed, engineered, and hand-assembled at our state-of-the-art facility in North Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Triton showcases our commitment to delivering superior audio experiences. While select components are sourced globally to ensure the highest quality, the heart and soul of Triton's creation lie in its American craftsmanship. This meticulous process ensures that every Triton in-ear monitor embodies our relentless pursuit of acoustic excellence, setting a new standard in sound that resonates with the Empire Ears legacy.

LAUNCH EDITION

Triton Launch Edition represents the pinnacle of our dedication to excellence, featuring 4 exclusive items that are designed to captivate and inspire. With only 350 units ever produced, this launch edition is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Empire Ears' legacy.

Empire Ears Triton - MusicTeck

Monarch Cable

In our relentless pursuit of extraordinary sound, our founder and engineer, Dean Vang, leaves no stone unturned. Monarch is a testament to this commitment, marking Empire Ears' debut in the world of high-end audio cables. This meticulously crafted cable allows you to experience Triton exactly as Dean envisioned. Each Triton Launch Edition is accompanied by this ultra-exclusive cable, featuring Triton-specific hardware and offering a glimpse into the future of IEM cable excellence before its official release.

Monarch is a quinbrid design, featuring a sophisticated blend of 5 precious materials:

  • ●    Solid Core 4N Silver
  •       Silver Plated over 6NOCC
  •       Solid Core 5N OCC Silver
  •       Gold Plated over 4N Silver
  •       Palladium Plated over 4N Silver

Encased in dual-layer transparent SoftFlex PVC and complemented by black stranded nylon braiding, Monarch combines visual elegance with superior engineering. It features a 4.4 Pentaconn connector, which ensures the highest quality audio transmission and offers superior durability and compatibility with balanced audio devices. Monarch is designed to elevate your listening experience to extraordinary heights, embodying the very essence of Empire Ears' relentless pursuit of extraordinary.

The Launch Editions will also feature the following exclusive items:

Blue PANDORA Case (pictured above) – Crafted from CNC aluminum and anodized in Triton Blue, this limited edition case will be included in each of the 350 launch editions.

Blue OPUS Leather Case – Introducing the all-new OPUS handcrafted leather case, debuting with Triton in a stunning limited edition blue leather, adorned with gold hardware and a luxurious zipper.

Blue Cable Tie – A matching blue leather cable tie with gold hardware, elegantly packaged inside the OPUS case.

Gym Drawstring Bag – A sleek black drawstring bag featuring the Empire Ears and TRITON logos, perfect for carrying your essentials in style.

**Please note that the blue Pandora case, OPUS leather case, blue cable tie, and gym drawstring bag will not be included with the Standard Edition**

Customer Reviews

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Kevin D.
True Bass Head Ear Gear

Preamble:
I spent a lot of time with the Triton source, tip, and cable rolling.
I’m not going to go into detail on every source, tip, and cable I rolled, but, offer the following as a general overview of my experience.
👉🏻 Source device sensitive. Warmer sources enhance the sub bass focus of the tuning.
More resolving sources tighten up the bass a bit and adds some definition between sub and mid bass.
👉🏻 Responds accurately to the recorded source. Bass heavy tracks fill the head stage with powerful bass, but, while the bass remains prominent, it eases off to very respectable levels on non bass heavy tracks.
👉🏻 Ear tips do as expected. Wide bore open up the mids, vocals and highs. Head stage opens up a bit.
Narrow bore tips, specifically the included Final E Series tips, favour the bass region and the sub bass is the star of the show.
👉🏻 The included Monarch cable pairs very well with Triton.
But if you find the sub bass focus to be a bit too much (it can be overpowering on bass heavy tracks) I found swapping on a silver plated copper cable gave the mid bass more impact and presence, and, lifted the mids and highs.

Sound:
Bass is the obvious focus of the Triton and for this evaluation I have Triton set up as Empire Ears intended, stock cable and stock ear tips.
I also choose a warmer source device to maximize the bass experience.

The bass is sub predominant and it fully fills the head space.
Mid bass lacks impact on most tracks and is easily over shadowed on sub bass heavy tracks.

Mids, vocals, and highs have very good presence, but they don’t present elevated or forward.
Vocalists for example sound like they are mid stage and pushing forward from there, rather than front of stage and elevated.
Mids have good detail retrieval, but not exceptional.

Highs are clear and bright, but again, not often elevated or overly airy and sparkly. Micro detail retrieval is limited.

The head stage is wide and tall with good depth as well, which gives it a decent holographic presentation.
The tamed presence of the mids and highs does limit imaging and layering.
Instrument placement is not overly precise.

Summary:
It took me some time to come to grips with what I believe Empire Ears was trying to achieve.
A true bass head IEM. No apologies.

Compared to other bass prominent IEM’s I’m familiar with like the Theiaudio Hype 10, 64Audio Volur, and even Triton’s older sibling the Legend EVO.
All of these iEMs have very strong bass presence, but they are configured and tuned to also have a strong mids and highs presence to balance things out.
These are all outstanding IEM’s, but, when you hear a bass heavy track and you crank up the volume for that extra bass boost, the mids and highs can at times become over energetic along with.

With Triton, on bass heavy tracks, you can crank it up to near brain mashing levels without the upper end becoming overbearing.
If EE’s plan was to have a true bass focused IEM with enough mids and highs to work well with a broad range of genre, I’d say they nailed it.

I find Triton works well with most of my library, the exceptions being symphonic and acoustic. Still good, but not the best fit.
Classic rock, blues, pop, rap, certain jazz and even most country sounds very good.
Electronic really shines.

At $1800 usd the Triton is a significant investment.
I typically prefer a more balanced “audiophile” tuning. But I do love my bass as well.
I can listen to Triton for multi hour sessions and enjoy every minute of it.

Triton is definitely for bass enthusiasts.

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Louis M.
Triton Launch Edition

I am not a professional reviewer but an avid listener of music. I sang in grade school and high school. What can I say about the Empire Ears Trident but that it is an excellent transducer of music. When a song is well engineered, this iem conveys the event very accurately. I noticed that it scales very well with high end portable gear. I use my Hugo2 and Questyle CMA 18 and find myself listening for hours at a time. Great job Empire Ears for producing a product that sounds so good.