{"product_id":"astell-kern-campfire-audio-collaboration-pathfinder-universal-fit-earphones-open-box","title":"Astell \u0026 Kern x Campfire Audio PATHFINDER Universal Fit Earphones (Open box) - Discontinued","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Hybrid IEM Redefined\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampfire Audio and Astell\u0026amp;Kern have earned the recognition of audiophiles around the world thanks to their excellent technology introduced with the first collaboration model, AK Solaris X, which is a celebrated product that recreates the deep, rich sound of Astell\u0026amp;Kern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, Astell\u0026amp;Kern and Campfire Audio join forces once again to present PATHFINDER, a new hybrid IEM that offers amazing technology and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstell\u0026amp;Kern and Campfire Audio take innovation to a new level by combining their advanced technologies and designs to create a product worthy of the name PATHFINDER.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo realize this dream, they repeatedly tested numerous designs to produce a structure different from existing IEMs and added an innovative Dual-Diaphragm Balanced Armature Driver, finally achieving the best sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy a unique experience through PATHFINDER, a more advanced Hybrid IEM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Campfire Audio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampfire Audio springs from a passionate focus on refined audio reproduction. Each model in our earphone line is designed and assembled by hand in our Portland, Oregon workshop; our earphones are second to none in performance and finish. With a small team of highly skilled and dedicated craftspeople, we continuously experiment with materials and techniques to create something unique and special for the people who care most about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Combination for Perfect Balance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA completely new IEM design was needed for a wider frequency range, realistic reproduction, and a perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve this, PATHFINDER has a new Dual-Diaphragm Balanced Armature (BA) Driver from Knowles for the key part of the midrange, two BA drivers for high frequencies, as well as two dynamic drivers with hybrid diaphragms that create bass and midrange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Radial Venting Acoustic Chamber, newly developed by Campfire Audio, is applied to the two Custom 10mm Dynamic Drivers. The 3D-printed chamber design naturally expresses the intense low-frequency sound produced by the two dynamic drivers while preserving the unique sound of the BA driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInternal Structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision-Milled Aluminum Shell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precision-milled aluminum shells made with high-quality aluminum are anodized into a pitch-black “Night Sky” color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel parts and aluminum shells used in the body increase the product's durability and suppresses unnecessary vibrations for minimal noise and offers a secure fit so that users can enjoy a comfortable audio environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Level of Performance, Custom Dual Balanced Armature Drivers + T.A.E.C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe newly customized Dual Balanced Armature Drivers present clearer and more precise expressions with T.A.E.C. (Tuned Acoustic Expansion Chamber) that expresses high frequencies without fatigue or sibilance through a specially designed audio technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe World's First, All-New Dual-Chamber Balanced Armature Driver Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create a higher quality acoustic performance and listening experience, we needed a new technology that previous products did not have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowles’ new ‘Dual-Diaphragm’ Balanced Armature Driver, used for the first time ever in PATHFINDER, is an innovative driver in which a single coil operates two individual diaphragms. It’s like a twin cylinder engine – delivering more horsepower and smoother operation compared to one with a single, larger piston.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to a traditional BA with a single, larger diaphragm, the all-new design incorporates two chambers, each housing its own diaphragm and drive rod actuated by a single coil, resulting in a higher, more powerful output for its size than any other BA and is excellent at expressing a warmer and more natural midrange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about the amazing performance of this brand-new Dual Diaphragm BA Driver unique to PATHFINDER.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeryllium \/ Copper MMCX Connections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom Beryllium Copper MMCX connectors are more resilient against wear and tear than regular brass connectors, providing a robust mating mechanism; one that is typically made from soft brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection of a harder material extends the life of the component and the earphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSilver-Plated Copper and Flat Cable Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePATHFINDER comes with three silver-plated copper cables allowing the earphones to reach their full performance potential. The silver-plated OFC copper Litz cable is a newly produced flat cable, with enameled silver-plated copper wire conductor to offer clearer, extended sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat cable prevents tangling, can be wound for easy storage, and has minimal cable distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is over-molded for increased durability and finished with a metal housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatured Technologies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT.A.E.C. - Tuned Acoustic Expansion Chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tuned acoustic expansion chamber technology allows us to deliver extended high frequencies without sibilance or fatigue. We optimize our driver performance by adjusting the volume of space available in front of the driver. This is superior to the typical \"Tube+Dampener\" system because it provides a direct passage from the driver to your ear, which results in unsurpassed clarity and extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadial Venting Technology - 3D Printed Acoustic Tuning for Dynamic Drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows our dynamic drivers to vent to the entire circumference of the driver. The practical impact is a larger soundstage and more presence without increasing pressure or bass bloat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D Printed Interior - Carefully Designed for Optimum Sonic Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose attention to detail is critical to delivering you the superior musical experience from our earphones. Solaris features an acoustically optimized interior model that allows each driver to deliver the very best sound quality. When heard together, the drivers offer a seamless musical experience as a result of this process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted IEM Made in the USA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePATHFINDER is hand-assembled in Portland, Oregon, USA by skilled craftsmen, ensuring each individual earphone is manufactured to the highest quality standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePathfinder combines Astell\u0026amp;Kern’s design philosophy, which expresses the purity of original sound with its philosophy of ‘light and shadow’, with Campfire Audio’s design philosophy, which expresses its awe of nature, gave birth to the ‘Mountain Peak’ inlay design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inlay is individually produced from stainless steel and consists of six different sides that depict light and shadow. Together, these luminous sides form the shape of a brilliant mountain that rises from the earth. 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