Astell & Kern Diana
The Diana delivers lush, vocal-forward mids with a warmly enveloping glow, pairing romantic lower-mid body and full mid-bass with enough treble articulation to keep performances defined. Head-Fi finds its presentation especially compelling for voices and richly weighted instruments, making this universal IEM a distinctive choice for listeners who favour musical warmth over a lean analytical edge.
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Just Okay
Sound Quality
81/100
Fit Comfort Isolation
50/100
Build Accessories
50/100
Value for Money
85/100
Pros
Warm, enveloping and articulate vocal presentation.
Healthy mid-bass and lower-midrange lift gives instruments rich, romantic body.
Treble articulation helps preserve definition against the warm tuning.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 81/100
The available review finds the Diana especially compelling with vocals, describing a warm, enveloping and articulate presentation. Its romantic low-mid warmth is balanced by enough treble articulation, though the review provides limited detail on technical performance and spatial precision.
Bass
85/100
The review notes a healthy mid-bass rise that gives instruments a warm, romantic and full-bodied character. This bloom appears central to the tuning, although there is little direct commentary on sub-bass reach, speed or control.
Midrange
88/100
Vocals are a clear strength: the Diana is described as gorgeous, warm, enveloping, luscious and still articulate. Its elevated lower-midrange contributes body and richness to instruments, favoring a romantic rather than lean presentation.
Treble
82/100
The lower and upper treble are said to provide sufficient articulation against the warmth of the low end and lower mids. The review does not offer much detail about ultimate extension, air or long-session fatigue.
Resolution Separation
75/100
The description of articulate vocals suggests respectable clarity within its warm presentation. However, the available review says little about microdetail retrieval, layering or separation in dense arrangements.
Soundstage Imaging
76/100
The review refers to warmth radiating through the stage, implying a cohesive and enveloping presentation. It does not specifically assess stage dimensions, image placement or positional precision.
Dynamics Coherence
75/100
The Diana is portrayed as a cohesive warm-and-articulate vocal performer rather than as disjointed or uneven. The review says little about transient speed, macro-dynamic impact or rhythmic drive.
FIT COMFORT ISOLATION PERFORMANCE 50/100
The available review does not discuss fit, comfort, seal consistency or real-world passive isolation. Buyers should therefore treat fit as an open question and ensure the supplied tips provide a reliable seal.
Seal Stability
50/100
The review provides no direct experience of insertion, seal consistency or bass changes related to fit. There is not enough listener evidence to characterize how securely the universal shells seal during use.
Comfort
50/100
Reviewers say little about shell ergonomics, nozzle comfort, pressure points or extended-wear fatigue. Comfort will likely depend heavily on individual ear anatomy and tip choice.
Isolation
50/100
No review-based assessment of passive isolation is available. The stated isolation specification is not a substitute for reports of real-world noise attenuation.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Accessories
50/100
The supplied package is listed as including a carrying case, silicone tips and balanced and single-ended connectivity, but the review does not evaluate their quality or usefulness. There is also no reviewer commentary on shell durability, cable handling or connector reliability.
Value for Money
85/100
At $699, the Diana occupies a competitive premium IEM segment. None of the available reviews directly weighs its price against competing models, so there is little evidence on whether its warm, vocal-focused tuning represents standout value.
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Specifications
- Model
- Diana
- Body Color
- Red / GunMetal
- Type
- Universal fit IEM
- Driver Unit
- 3way 3Drivers (High, Mid, Low) [3BA per side]
- Impedance
- 18 ohm
- Noise Isolation
- -26dB
- Sound Technology
- Freqphase™ Time | Phase Waveguide / New Sound Bore
- Components
- 2.5mm Balanced Cable, 3.5mm connector, 3Sizes of Silicon Ear tips (S,M,L), Carrying Case
- Specification
- - Audio was NOT muted during the measurement. - The image/specification may be changed without notice to improve product performance and quality.
Manufacturer's Description — Astell & Kern
Beautiful both inside and out
Diana is a product created by combining the world renowned IEM technology of Jerry Harvey Audio, which
has long been making custom earphones for musicians around the world, and the expertise of Astell&Kern
reputed for their quality products made in Korea.
Diana features the patented Freqphase from Jerry Harvey Audio and the same new sound bore design applied
to Billie Jean. Its impeccably beautiful full metal shell made from aluminum with great precision not
only delivers a visually impressive image but also makes the sound more solid so you enjoy the most
ideal sound without distortion in all sound ranges.
The 3-Way 3-Drivers, optimized size, plus silver tinsel and anaerobic copper cables used in high-end top
cables, come together to provide outstanding sound that cannot be matched in existing IEM products.
Meet Diana, the newest triple driver Universal fit IEM from Astell&Kern and Jerry Harvey Audio.
Jerry designed the Diana as a reference earphone, tuned with the audiophile in mind, and a perfect
complement to any Astel&Kern player. Diana offers a flat, detailed response; great for critical
listeners who also want a well-balanced and wide soundstage, incomparable dynamic range and Jerry
Harvey Audio’s patented Freqphase™ technology.
Created by utilizing some of the most advanced design and assembly techniques in the industry, Diana
features the newest generation of ergonomic body style, for a better fit and more comfortable
listening experience. With the all-new ergonomic body, machined from aluminum and beautifully
finished with Red and Clear anodized coating, Diana is the best fitting, most striking earphone from
Astell&Kern yet.
Diana also features JHA’s Patent Pending Acoustic Chamber Sound Bore, first used in the Billie Jean
IEM, which extends and smooths high frequencies and reduces maintenance needs due to sweat and ear
wax.
– Jerry Harvey
Technology for Diana
THE SIREN SERIES
Jerry Harvey Audio has developed a whole new Balanced Armature Driver to offer reference quality IEMs for mastering and mixing works. The high-range drivers are designed to deliver everything with minimum distortion, while the ultimate mid driver offers perfect, flat sound from 10Hz to 5kHz. The bass driver was designed for an even steeper low-pass effect with no distortion.
Freqphase™ Time | Phase Waveguide
Most Multiple Driver IEM's suffer from phase and timing issues. Low, Mid, and High drivers all have
different impulse times. The higher it is, the faster the impulse time of the BA Driver. The lower
it is, the slower the response speed. This causes improper arrival times and Phase shifts.
The "Diana" applies Jerry Harvey Audio's patented "Freqphase" technology, which uses precisely cut
tube lengths for each driver to minimize the phase shift of each frequency. This allows for the
High, Mid, and Low drivers to be aligned to 1/100ms for the most ideal phase curve. It ensures the
correct time alignment and phase of all drivers resulting the most accurate music reproduction in
the industry.
3Way 3BA Drivers
The balanced armature drivers used in Diana are smaller and incredibly more efficient than
conventional dynamic drivers. Three balanced armature drivers with optimized tuning are elaborately
designed and integrated with Freqphase, Timephase, and Waveguide technologies which deliver crystal
clear sound in all sound ranges.
In particular, the Acoustic Chamber Sound Bore design of Jerry Harvey Audio has been crafted and
applied to Diana.
This design creates the full amount of air needed to deliver sound, making it more optimized for
treble.
It also prevents sweat and dirt from accumulating in the sound bore.
Experience Diana and hear music at its finest.
High Quality Full Metal Shell
Diana’s sleek design is carefully crafted from aluminum through multiple steps.
The design flowing from the Sound Bore, body, to the logo on the shell boasts excellent durability
thanks to the aluminum which is as strong as it is beautiful and light.
It will be the best choice for those who seek a perfect IEM and demand the ultimate in sound, design
and durability.
Siren Series is the perfect product for sound monitoring by professional musicians. The design
reflects years of studying the multiple shapes of the ear canal to ensure listeners are provided
with authentic sounds.
Capturing all the experience and know-how of Jerry Harvey Audio’s Custom IEMs, the Universal Fit
Diana offers the best fit and comfort for audiophiles everywhere.
4N pure silver and 7N OCC copper hybrid 2.5mm 4-pole cable
The cable included with - and designed and tuned especially for – the Astell&Kern Diana is a very special headphone cable – an 8-conductor wire of awesome sound. It’s made with 4N pure silver with silver plated 7N OCC to deliver the high in this combination; and the 7N OCC to bring the low. This hybrid construction of pure silver, silver OCC and OCC litz creates a unique harmony and is the finishing touch to Diana’s excellence. No more sharp highs or too much bass: bring perfect balance to your music with this unique cable.
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