Design and model identity
CNC metal housing; double-sided planar magnet arrangement.
Astrotec Archimedes
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Product information
At a glance
Emphasis: Vocal emphasisTimbre: Bright toneListening: Clarity and detail
A candidate for listeners seeking vocal presence and expression, a bright, open tone and examining instrumental outlines and small details.
Technical / Musical 83 / 84Retained editorial scores6 Source recordsSignature evidence · HighPrice record date · 2026-10-10Evidence for the catalogue referenceListing price: USD 129.0 · 2026-10-25
Scores are retained editorial reference values, not laboratory measurements or arithmetic averages of review stars. A one-point difference does not establish absolute superiority. Signature confidence is separate from score certainty.
Read the scores and evidence ↗Core product facts
- Release month
- 2024-11
- Driver configuration
- 1 Planar + 1 PZT
- Impedance
- 16Ω
- Earpiece connector
- 0.78mm 2-pin
- Catalogue reference · KRW
- ₩179,023USD 128.33
- Emphasis · timbre
- Emphasis: Vocal emphasis · Timbre: Bright tone
A recorded reference amount, not a live lowest price.
Basic specifications
Specifications retained from product records; missing values are not estimated. Korean source wording is preserved where no verified translation exists.
| Driver configuration | 1 Planar + 1 PZT |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 16Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB SPL/mW |
| Weight and scope | No established value in the checked records. Value not established · checked source ↗ · astrotecglobal.com |
| Nozzle diameter | No established value in the checked records. Value not established · checked source ↗ · astrotecglobal.com |
| Included accessories |
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| Cable conductor / material | Silver-plated braid with clear jacket |
| Cable cores / braid | No established value in the checked records. Value not established · checked source ↗ · astrotecglobal.com |
| Cable length | No established value in the checked records. Value not established · checked source ↗ · astrotecglobal.com |
| Earpiece connector | 0.78mm 2-pin |
| Source plug | No established value in the checked records. Value not established · checked source ↗ · astrotecglobal.com |
Retained product source ↗ · astrotecglobal.com · Specification evidence · Research coverage
Package/cable records below retain the original source language. Purchase options, modular plugs and aftermarket accessories are distinguished; unverified counts and materials are not estimated.
플러그 구성·길이·심수와 전체 동봉품 목록은 본문 미확인.
Astrotec Archimedes 기존 제품 자료 ↗ · astrotecglobal.comAstrotec Archimedes official ↗ · astrotecglobal.comPrice and release evidence
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Listing price
USD 129.0
Checked: 2026-10-25 · Page-reported status: Reported in stock
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Catalogue reference · KRW
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₩179,023
Retained USD reference. The current regular AliExpress price for the same option has not been verified.
Reference conversion: US$128.33 × ₩1395.02/USD → ₩179,023 · 2024-11 monthly rate
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Pricing record date: 2026-10-10
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Driver and design evidence
1 Planar + 1 PZT
Recorded model / design notes (original language): CNC 가공 금속 셸과 양면 자석 평판, 9층 세라믹 코어를 사용한다고 제조사가 설명합니다.
Product specifications / model-specific reference ↗ · astrotecglobal.com
Linked references are the existing model-specific specification/design records. Manufacturer, retailer and review sources are distinguished in the original pages. Driver counts alone do not establish sound quality; model generations and variants must match.
CNC metal housing; double-sided planar magnet arrangement.
Restrained sub-bass and prominent upper-mid vocals and instruments create a clear, bright character. Accounts disagree between aggressive, tiring highs and a more comfortable mid-focused presentation. A planar and nine-layer PZT hybrid with…
Representative character: Clarity and detail
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Sound, assessment & measurements
Technical evaluation 83 / 100
Bass79
Mids81
Treble87
Spatial presentation86
Evidence behind the technical assessment
Treble presentation: Some report fatigue and dryness, while Japanese reviewers hear refined, non-piercing extension. ↗
Stage and separation: Japanese accounts praise width and layering, conflicting with limited-depth reports; precise timbre and imaging remain disputed. ↗
Read sources and disagreements ↗Musical enjoyment 84 / 100
Natural timbre81
Emotional expression82
Immersion85
Rhythm and dynamics88
Vocal and instrumental liveliness84
Long-session comfort82
Evidence behind musical enjoyment
Bass character: Modest deep-bass pressure; texture ranges from firm to soft and rounded. A long-term owner instead found the low-frequency pressure uncomfortable, reporting improved comfort after Sedna tips; sources and cables also varied. ↗
Vocals and mids: Upper vocals and piano are prominent; lower-mid fullness varies. ↗
Read sources and disagreements ↗Sound and listening impressions
Design, bass, mids, treble, stage and differing reviewer impressions are presented together.
Sound classification
Representative listening character
Definition, separation and openness attract attention. This is not a technical grade or a claim of measured accuracy. This editorial browsing category is drawn from retained model-specific reviews; it does not exclude other listening uses.
Similar listening character ↗Frequency emphasis: Vocal emphasis. Upper vocals and piano are prominent; lower-mid fullness varies. Overall timbre: Bright tone. These are separate representative axes; fit, nozzle settings and contrary accounts remain in the reviewed evidence.
Differences by listening conditions: One Korean owner hears substantial low-bass resonance, while Japanese writers find less irritation. Bass amount and fatigue remain conditional; brightness is not inevitable thinness or sibilance.
Concise English summaries distinguish product specifications, reviewed listening impressions and practical advice. Original source notes remain available below.
Bass quantity and texture
Modest deep-bass pressure; texture ranges from firm to soft and rounded. A long-term owner instead found the low-frequency pressure uncomfortable, reporting improved comfort after Sedna tips; sources and cables also varied.
Vocal placement and midrange
Upper vocals and piano are prominent; lower-mid fullness varies.
Treble and fatigue
Some report fatigue and dryness, while Japanese reviewers hear refined, non-piercing extension.
Stage, separation and imaging
Japanese accounts praise width and layering, conflicting with limited-depth reports; precise timbre and imaging remain disputed.
Disagreement and listening conditions
The bass, vocal and treble descriptions summarise reviewed impressions, not measured quality. Tips, volume, nozzle settings and source conditions can explain differences. Sample relationships and duplicate authors remain disclosed in the source records.
Strengths and caveats from reviewed sources
Supplementary notes retain the original Korean research wording.
No Borders Audiophile · Archimedes ↗ — 밝은 중립/중역 중심, 두꺼운 중저음과 극저음 롤오프, 넓지만 얕은 무대.
Audiophile Heaven — Astrotec Archimedes ATS01 ↗ — 상중역과 고역이 저역보다 두드러지는 밝은 V형. 빠르고 단단한 저역, 여성 보컬 전진, 공격적인 질감을 보고한다. 해상력·무대와 레이어링은 긍정적이며 기존 Prime Audio의 낮은 해상력·깊이 평가와 상반된다.
Listening suggestions and selection points
Try layered cymbals, strings or electronic effects if fine detail is a priority. Consider both intelligibility and fatigue on forceful recordings before equating brightness with resolution.
These are editorial starting points derived from the existing sound descriptions, not results of a genre-by-genre test. Recordings and arrangements vary even within one genre.
How to choose this product
Preferences that match
- vocal presence and expression · a bright, open tone
- examining instrumental outlines and small details
Consider alternatives first if you prefer
- instrument-led balance ahead of vocal presence
- a thicker, more subdued tone ahead of brightness
A preference guide based on the existing classification. Fit and enjoyment vary with listener, music and tips.
Products to compare
Candidates selected by classification and proximity of registered reference prices, not direct A/B auditions or performance rankings.
Fit and connection checks
Information retained from registered sources. Where verified wearing photos or individual fitting observations are unavailable, consult the product photo and the specification scope.
Listening checklist
- Compare vocal masking at matched volume.
- Use familiar music to separate bass quantity from decay.
- Check treble comfort after matching tips and seal.
Cable, plugs and drive
- Earpiece connector: 0.78mm 2-pin
- Source plug: No established value in the checked records. Value not established · checked source ↗
- Cable length: No established value in the checked records. Value not established · checked source ↗
- Impedance: 16Ω
- Sensitivity: 106 dB SPL/mW
Included accessories
- Included accessories: Stock silver-plated braided cable
- Cable conductor / material: Silver-plated braid with clear jacket
- Cable cores / braid: No established value in the checked records. Value not established · checked source ↗
Frequency-response graph
MeasurementSource notes
Reading limits
These values are approximate digitization of a source image; small decimal differences should not be overinterpreted. Seal, tips, nozzle/filter, insertion and rig can change the shape. Bass speed, natural timbre, resolution, separation and stage are not established by FR alone.
Evidence at a glance
Registered source records
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Specifications and sourcesMeasurement curve
Registered
Different fixtures, tips and insertion depths are not a controlled comparison. Check the recorded conditions.
Specifications and sourcesProduct video links
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Specifications and sourcesAssessment status
Retained editorial assessment
Signature evidence and certainty of the score are separate.
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Reviewed reviews
Listening review 3 · All records 8Listening review 3 · Reference 5
- 1 1. primeaudio.org · Original source ↗ · primeaudio.orgListening reviewSource notes
Prime Audio · Archimedes
밝은 성향, 중저음 타격과 부족한 극저음, 얕은 깊이.
- 2 2. nobordersaudiophile.wordpress.com · Original source ↗ · nobordersaudiophile.wordpress.comListening reviewSource notes
No Borders Audiophile · Archimedes
밝은 중립/중역 중심, 두꺼운 중저음과 극저음 롤오프, 넓지만 얕은 무대.
- 3 3. www.audiophile-heaven.com · Original source ↗ · audiophile-heaven.comListening reviewSource notes
Audiophile Heaven — Astrotec Archimedes ATS01
상중역과 고역이 저역보다 두드러지는 밝은 V형. 빠르고 단단한 저역, 여성 보컬 전진, 공격적인 질감을 보고한다. 해상력·무대와 레이어링은 긍정적이며 기존 Prime Audio의 낮은 해상력·깊이 평가와 상반된다.
Astrotec 제품 제공, 제휴 구매 링크 공개
- 4 4. bi****cr.ldblog.jp · Original source ↗ · bisonicr.ldblog.jpReferenceSource notes
Astrotec Archimedes ATS-01 レビュー
중역 중심이며 극저음 양은 적고 여성 보컬·브라스가 앞으로 나온다고 평가. 고역은 선명하지만 위쪽은 어두워 자극 적다고 보고해 기존 피로 평가와 상반. 악기 분리·공간은 좋으나 정확한 음색/위치 재현 목적에는 부적합하다고 유보.
HiFiGo 리뷰 샘플 제공, 금전 거래·내용 간섭 없다고 명시.
Public listening-review text read directly; video not watched
HiFiGo 리뷰 샘플 제공, 금전 거래·내용 간섭 없다고 명시.
- 5 5. kajetblog.com · Original source ↗ · kajetblog.comReferenceSource notes
プラナー+ピエゾドライバーによる圧倒的解像度の有線イヤホン「Astrotec / Archimedes」を試す
중립~중고역 중심으로 섬세한 높은 해상·3차원 공간과 가까운 상단 보컬을 호평. 저음 압력·록/전자음 박력은 부족하며 자극은 적다고 평가. 동일 작성자 영상은 별도 의견으로 세지 않음.
PR: Astrotec 및 할인 코드 명시. 유상/샘플 대여 세부 불명. WM1AM2/4.4mm/기본 검정 팁.
Public listening-review text read directly; video not watched
PR: Astrotec 및 할인 코드 명시. 유상/샘플 대여 세부 불명. WM1AM2/4.4mm/기본 검정 팁.
- 6 6. cafe.naver.com · Original source ↗ · cafe.naver.comReferenceSource notes
닥터헤드폰 · 보유 이어폰들 장기사용기
극저음의 울림과 선명한 분리를 장점으로 들면서도 소리가 얇고 날카로워 취향이 갈린다고 한다. 헤비메탈과 바삭한 ASMR에 즐겨 쓰며, 팁 교체 전후 극저음의 불편감이 달랐다고 기록한다.
Personal listening or ownership account; supply or advertising relationship not stated
카페 내부 검색 후 사용기 본문 직접 열람. 다수 DAC·커스텀케이블·팁을 제품별 다르게사용한다고 고지; Archimedes에는 아즈라 세드나팁·CS43198기기 매칭 언급. 케이블·에이징 인과는 채택하지 않음.
The owner praises sub-bass impact and separation but hears a thin, sharp presentation that can be polarising. They enjoy it for heavy metal and crisp ASMR, and report that changing tips altered their discomfort with the sub-bass.
Original setup and disclosure (Korean)다수 DAC·커스텀케이블·팁을 제품별 다르게사용한다고 고지; Archimedes에는 아즈라 세드나팁·CS43198기기 매칭 언급. 케이블·에이징 인과는 채택하지 않음. · 개인 청음·소유 후기; 제공·광고 관계 본문에 명시되지 않음
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