L-Acoustics and JH Audio present in-ear monitoring headphones
L-Acoustics and JH Audio present in-ear monitoring headphones
By Editor 4 months ago
With the Contour XO in-ear monitoring headphones – developed in collaboration with JH Audio – L-Acoustics presents its first product in the personal audio market segment.
The Contour XO are said to be the result of the coming together of two pro audio icons: Jerry Harvey and Dr. Christian Heil – two pioneers of technologies that changed the pro audio industry forever: Multi-driver in-ear monitoring systems and the modern live sound PA based on the L-Acoustics Line Source Array.
Now, Harvey and Heil have combined the forces of their R&D teams to reproduce the characteristic frequency contour of the renowned L-Acoustics sound for the first time in a high-quality, ten-driver in-ear monitoring system, setting a new IEM standard. Designed to reproduce the nuances, emotions and impact of live music, L-Acoustics professional sound systems have their own “sound signature.” Considered the benchmark for live concerts and the performing arts field, it is natural, dynamic, open and consistent. Contour XO now offers this sound signature for the first time in the reference IEM for stage, mixing console, studio or on the road.
In addition, the development of Contour XO supports the upcoming release of new binaural, object-based L-ISA mixing software tools currently in beta testing with select audio professionals.
Designed from the ground up, the universal in-ear monitoring headphones are said to put listeners right in the middle of the music with their ten balanced-armature drivers (4x low, 2x mid, 4x high) and a 3-way crossover. In addition to the low frequency response, which can be boosted by up to 15 dB as needed, artists, musicians, sound professionals and audiophiles will especially appreciate the unique care and attention to detail of the Contour XO limited edition premium in-ear audio solution continues to say.
The Contour XO are available now through the L-Acoustics eStore. In addition to standard fits, customers can also get a custom fit and experience L-Acoustics’ legendary sound signature as part of an innovative custom package. The price for the standard model is €1,620 including VAT. The customized Contour XO are available for an additional €340 plus VAT.
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