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Features
Specifications
- Driver Type: Customized 9.8 mm dynamic driver (per channel)
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 40 kHz
- Impedance: 30 Ω
- Sensitivity: 113 dB/mW
- Cable: High-grade pure OFC, silver-plated
- Plug Type: 4.4 mm balanced
- Body Material: 3D-printed photopolymer
- DAC Chip: LP5108 (in-house, Luxury & Precision)
- Supported Sample Rates: PCM up to 32-bit / 384 kHz
- S/N Ratio (Unbalanced): 131 dB
- THD+N (Unbalanced, 32 Ω): 0.0003%
- Analog Output: 3.5 mm (unbalanced)
- Max Output Power: 110 mW @ 32 Ω (unbalanced)
- Weight: 24 g
- Dimensions: 63 × 24 ×12.5 mm
Description
Special Bundle Offer: Oriolus “Isabellae” + LUXURY&PRECISION “W4” Offering a limited-time special price when you purchase the Oriolus Isabellae IEMs together with the LUXURY&PRECISION W4 portable USB DAC/AMP as a set.
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
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Traillii Japan Version
- Positioning: The entry-level unit designed for affordability and compactness.
- Description: Features a straightforward design with reliable circuit performance that works well for small rooms and modest sonic goals. Compared to other offerings like Mellianus JP or Isabellae, it offers basic functionality without advanced processing and is best for buyers with tighter budgets and simpler use cases.
Mellianus JP
- Positioning: A mid-range model balancing performance with cost effectiveness.
- Description: Incorporates improved build quality and refined circuit design that delivers clearer sound details for medium-sized spaces. Compared to the entry-level Traillii while not reaching the high-end sophistication of the Monachaa-1, it provides a noticeable step up in technology and sonic refinement.
Monachaa-1
- Positioning: A performance-focused unit aimed at enthusiasts looking for richer sound reproduction.
- Description: Introduces novel signal processing enhancements and a more nuanced circuit layout which offer a marked improvement in dynamic range and clarity. While it outperforms both Traillii and Mellianus in technical complexity, it remains a notch below the advanced features found in the Isabellae and Szalayi series.
Isabellae
- Positioning: A high-end product engineered for advanced audiophiles demanding greater technical performance.
- Description: Brings a refined power management system combined with enhanced signal integrity that suits larger rooms and higher sonic expectations. In comparison with the Monachaa-1 and Mellianus, it offers elevated build quality and more complex internal design while still positioned below the flagship Szalayi in terms of complete functionality.
Szalayi
- Positioning: The flagship offering that features the best available technology in the lineup.
- Description: Uses state-of-the-art components and advanced circuit design to achieve superior sound fidelity, wide soundstage control, and additional functionalities suitable for the most demanding setups. Compared to all others in the range, including Isabellae's high-end performance, Szalayi stands out with the most advanced features for buyers who prioritize maximum technical sophistication and versatility.
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$501-$1,000
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Founding Year
2015
Our take on the brand
Oriolus is a Tokyo-based hifi brand best known for the Traillii IEM, which achieved near-mythic status at ~$6,000 through its unconventional all-balanced-armature design. Using 8 balanced armatures for lows/mids and 4 electrostatics for treble, it delivers unusually natural bass speed and holographic staging. The brand regularly releases Japan-specific editions and focuses on sound-first engineering over flashy packaging.
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