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Multi-BA Studio Reference IEM (6-Driver 3-Way Crossover)

Balanced Armature 22Ω 112 dB/mW

Specifications

CategoryIem
BrandStudio Reference
Driver typeBalanced Armature
Driver sizen/a mm
Driver count6 per side
Impedance22 Ω
Sensitivity112 dB/mW
Frequency response20 Hz – 22 kHz
THD0.3 %
Cable terminationdetachable
Recommended amp power5 mW
Tuning targetstudio reference
Weight6.2 g
Price (USD)$899
Release year2023

Overview

Six-balanced-armature-driver IEM with a passive 3-way crossover: two BAs for lows, two for midrange, two for highs. The reed-and-magnet armature topology delivers extremely fast transients and surgical midrange detail — the reason BA-only IEMs dominate stage-monitor use among touring musicians.

MMCX detachable cable interface. 22 Ω impedance with 112 dB/mW sensitivity makes it one of the most efficient IEMs in the database — easily driven from a phone, and likely to amplify source hiss on a high-output desktop amp without an inline attenuator.

Treble extension is detailed but slightly less airy than the tribrid hybrid IEM that adds electrostatic super-tweeters. Sub-bass below 40 Hz is engineering-intensive on pure-BA designs; expect tight, fast bass rather than visceral slam.

Earpiece / cable connector

CONNECTOR

MMCX — Micro-Miniature Coaxial IEM Connector

3.5mm · 2-pole coax

Recommended source devices

Frequently asked questions

What amp does Multi-BA Studio Reference IEM (6-Driver 3-Way Crossover) need?
Multi-BA Studio Reference IEM (6-Driver 3-Way Crossover) has 22Ω impedance and 112 dB/mW sensitivity. Recommended amp output: ~5 mW at the operating impedance for typical listening levels with 10dB of headroom.
What driver type does Multi-BA Studio Reference IEM (6-Driver 3-Way Crossover) use?
Multi-BA Studio Reference IEM (6-Driver 3-Way Crossover) uses a balanced-armature topology. Driver size: n/amm.