Product Comparison: Astell&Kern AK T8iE MKII vs beyerdynamic Xelento

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Astell&Kern AK T8iE MKII Earphones With Tesla Driver Monitors

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beyerdynamic Xelento In-Ear Headphones

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General Specifications

Brand

Astell&Kern

Beyerdynamic

Model

AK T8iE MKII

Xelento

Origin

Germany

About the Product

The AK T8iE MkⅡ succeeds and improves on the AK T8iE, the world’s first Tesla in-ear headphone, collaboratively developed by Astell&Kern and beyerdynamic. The new flagship model promises truly outstanding sound and exceptional build quality.

You can now enjoy the complete brilliance of your music on the go with Xelento remote. Thanks to its miniaturised Tesla technology, you can discover an authentic and sublime musical experience that was previously only possible at home.

Key Specs

Type

Over-ear

Driver Configuration

Single driver

Sound Isolating

Passive

Cable Length

4.27 ft.

Removable Cable

Yes

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Astell&Kern AK T8iE MKII Earphones With Tesla Driver Monitors

These earphones are superb. Perfect sound.
Presence galore and intimacy with the music.
I listen to jazz mostly, and classical, but delineation is excellent for both.
Impressive sound quality, nice.
The sound quality is very good though.

beyerdynamic Xelento In-Ear Headphones

These sound precise, balanced, fast, and have a pretty big soundstage.
I love the sound, comfort, fit and finish.
Perfect sound and beautiful earphones.
Great earphones. Sound superb.
Perfect balanced earphone. I like this sound.

Size & Weight

Height

5.8 in.

4.5 in.

Width

4.6 in.

5.8 in.

Depth

3.1 in.

Weight

3.17 oz.

2.24 oz.

Features

Eartips Material

Foam / Silicone

Style

Unisex

Color

Black

Silver

Water Resistant

Built-In Microphone

Yes

Extras

High-grade transparent silver-plated cable, High precision gold-plated MMCX connectors, Great flexibility, Improved voice-coil

New defined mobility, Tesla technology, Hi-Res audio, Exclusive materials

Controls

Answer / Hang up, Volume, Play / Pause, Next track, Previous track

Built-In Microphone
Water Resistant

What customers say about "Features"

Astell&Kern AK T8iE MKII Earphones With Tesla Driver Monitors

Comfortable and pleasant listening experience.
My favorite IEM. Fits really well.
I like this earphones. Perfect fit, comfort, feel and design.
Fits good on my ears. Really happy with it.
Container box for the earbud doesn't close well. Most tip don't fit well.

beyerdynamic Xelento In-Ear Headphones

Very comfortable and sound amazing.
Great fit and fantastic sound.
These are very comfortable as they sit just at the entrance to the ear canal.
Very small, not obtrusive, with the foam tips, it isolates external wind/noise, fits very comfortably.
The sound is very great. I really like it. Comfortable product. Perfect.

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications

CE, FCC

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

MSRP

999.00 $

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