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We wish all our customers and visitors a happy Easter and have We have prepared some great offers again: Flagship IEMs, DAPs, amplifiers, cables and more.
Only until April 21, 2025
Sale: Final D8000 (Pro)
Flagship headphones at a special price
You save 500-700 CHF. Only while stocks last!
New: Final D8000DC
With the new D8000 DC and D8000 DC Pro, Japanese manufacturer Final Audio further refines its best high-end headphones. "DC" stands for "Da Capo"—back to the beginning. That's precisely Final's approach: going back to the roots to redefine sound.
New: Feliks Audio Echo Vibe
Tube headphone amplifier
The new Feliks Audio Echo Vibe is a further development of the popular Echo 2. It features a redesigned interior that takes the sound to a new level and a new look.
New: Luxury Precision E7 - AD1955
Reference DAP & new audio card
The new AD1955 is a great addition to the E7, with its clear, distinctive, and high-quality sound. The dual AD1955 chips are used for the first time in portable players, allowing owners to to experience the original “1955 sound”.
New: Solaja Audio
Solaja Audio specializes in high-quality tube headphone amplifiers. Their new "Vortex" is a direct-drive amplifier for all RAAL ribbon headphones and can also drive planar/dynamic headphones and loudspeakers. A true all-rounder at the highest level!
New: Denafrips
R2R DACs, Amps & more
Denafrips offers R2R DACs, amplifiers and other products with arguably the best price-performance ratio in the industry. Now available at Audio Essence!
New: Laiv Audio
We're especially proud to now include LAiV Audio products in our product range. Exceptional design meets exceptional sound!
Check out our unboxing blog now>>
New: Noble Audio Shogun
Deep, controlled bass, rich, textured mids, crystal-clear highs with effortless precision, and a soundstage "free as the wind." This is the new acoustically and visually impressive Noble Audio Shogun.
New: Unique Melody Mest Jet Black
Dual Conduction High-End IEMs
We are proud to announce the revolutionary new edition of the MEST series, the MEST-Jet Black, with completely new, groundbreaking technologies.
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Elysian Acoustic Labs Annihilator 2023 - Flagship Tribrid IEM
away CHF 3,199.00
HEDD Audio HEDDPhone 2 - Reference studio headphones
CHF 1,799.00
Ferrum Wandla Golden Sound Edition - High-End DAC and Preamp
CHF 3,295.00
Luxury Precision E7 - Flagship DAP with change boards
away CHF 1,089.00
EverSolo DMP-A8 - Premium Streamer
CHF 1,999.00
Normal price
CHF 2,090.00
FiR Audio Electron 12 (E12) - Single DD High-End IEM
CHF 1,799.00
Spirit Torino TWIN PULSE BERYLLIUM - High End IEMs
away CHF 1,099.00
Meze Audio Empyrean II - Isodynamic high-end headphones
CHF 2,999.00
Cayin RU6 - As good as new with guarantee
CHF 199.00
Normal price
CHF 319.00
Oriolus Szalayi - World First Planar Magnetic Tribrid IEM
CHF 949.00
Noble Audio FoKus Mystique - Flagship True Wireless IEM
CHF 429.00
Audio Essence "Nova" - Premium IEM cable
CHF 299.00
Normal price
CHF 599.00
Noble Audio K10L Prestige - Handcrafted Flagship IEM
CHF 2,999.00
Hiby RS6 Gray Edition - High-End R2R DAP
CHF 1,299.00
Normal price
CHF 1,499.00
Eletech "Luxe" Companion Case - Noble transport case
CHF 349.00
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Lotoo Mjölnir
Reinhard, Brig
Mit dem Mjölnir bin ich inzwischen vertraut und sowohl mit seinen vielen Möglichkeiten als auch vor allem mit seinen klanglichen Leistungen sehr zufrieden.
Ein wahrhaft begeisterndes Gerät, sowohl im Erscheinungsbild als auch im Klang eine Macht.
Nochmals herzlichen Dank für die fairen Konditionen und die rasche Abwicklung!
Hiby r8ii dap
Sylvere, Geneva
Just to let you know that the hiby is GREAT! I am baffled by how much a greater experience it is over the Sony, and it sounds fantastic. It's a big unit but I don't mind. It's perfect.
Supra LoRad Kabel & Netzleiste
Timo, Meyrin
Lieber Thomas, nach den ersten Hörtests bin ich echt baff. Hätte nicht gedacht,dass der Effekt mit den zwei Supra-Kabeln plus der Supra-Netzleiste so krass hörbar ist. Alles ist irgendwie "vergrössert". Ich habe einen EVO 150 und die KEF LS50 Meta mit Supra Sword Lautsprecherkabeln. Höre ausschliesslich digital mit USB-Stick, den ich hinten an den EVOdrangestöpselt habe. Alle Aufnahmen, auch Studioaufnahmen, wie zum Beispiel Joshua Redmans "Where Are We" haben plötzlich Live-Charakter. Als ob die Musiker alle in der kleinen LS50 Meta Platz gefunden haben.Sehr luftig, viele Details, grosse Bühne. Das Warten hat sich auf jeden Fall gelohnt.
Saeq Hyperion GE
Arrold, Netherlands
Dear Thomas,
I received the amplifier and it drives my Quad ESL 2805 very well: the sound is open, lively, and very expressive, I'm very happy with it!
Luxury Precision E7
Oliver, Zurich
I've been an official L&P fanboy since yesterday. The E7 is absolutely amazing. I've only spent 2-3 hours with it, but the tuning in all three stages is very impressive.
It's almost a fusion of both worlds in terms of sound - it's not R2R but sounds very analogue and at the same time has such a high resolution and the background has absolutely zero noise... in combination with the Anni it's really more than impressive!!
Lotoo Paw Gold Touch
Remo, Arbon
Man, oh man, this thing really packs a punch. Where's the bass on the Astell? Awesome piece! Listen to music to fall in love.
I think I and a few others have been taken for a ride. The Lotoo is a top-notch player, the best I've heard so far.
Thank you very much Tom!
Unique Melody Mason FS
Alfred, Vienna
Hi Tom,
Beautiful IEM and extremely high quality - the cable is fantastic, wonderful workmanship overall.
And the sound was impressive right from the start. And it's only getting better! Great soundstage, incredible bass! Still balanced.
WOW!
Noble audio focus prestige
Jürg, Zurich
Now it's clear: this is definitely an upgrade to the Mystique, which I'm very fond of.
The Prestige's sound is so good that the price simply becomes a secondary consideration. Big-name TWS IEMs that cost three times as much can't match the sound, shine, and indulgence of the Prestige.
This separation of sounds is impressive. The stage is ideally large and compact, yet not small or cramped.
The quality of the instruments and voices is conveyed intoxicatingly. It also exerts pressure at times; it's spectacular, but without being too close or intrusive.
It truly brings new subtleties to my music. Any drawbacks? The fiddly handling until they're out of the case? Well, these instruments deserve careful, special treatment; they're true masterpieces of craftsmanship, after all.
A definite recommendation. Give it a try! If you like music, you should experience what's going on there.
Hiby R8 II
Peter, Zurich
Here is my song of praise that comes to mind right now:
- Neutral, transparent and therefore, for me, very authentic, natural sound reproduction (precise, without drifting into the analytical).
- A successful compromise between spatiality/separation and a compact "wall of sound" -> The whole is audibly greater than the sum of its parts! As a listener, I was in "relax and enjoy" mode from the very beginning, so I never felt like analyzing the sound more closely or A/B-comparing it with other DAPs.
- Deep black background
- Free app choice thanks to Google Play Store
- Large, high-quality, high-resolution screen allows you to enjoy music videos, YouTube, etc. Watching movies on the go with great sound is also fun
- Beautiful, high-quality design without being ostentatious (the color and texture of the cable also happen to match the dark purple Multiverse Mentor like a dream—that was another plus point).
- Pretty and practical protective cover included
- Superior price-performance ratio compared to other products
- Performance not explicitly tested, but certainly sufficient for most headphones (Susvara still needs to be looked into).
Empire Ears Raven 2.0 Standard Edition
Thomas, Sweden
Dear Tom, hope you're doing great. I have received the Raven In-Ears and I am really impressed. Wow they are amazing.
The clarity and feeling of being there is out of this world. The bass is impressive, but second to the extreme soundstage in my opinion.
Thanks again. Best, Thomas
Empire Ears Raven 2.0
Loic, Founex
I've received the parcel beginning of the afternoon and listening to the Raven since then. It's just perfect, the deep bass rumble / air moving sensation I was missing as compare to the Odyssey is back while all the qualities of the Raven are still there. Thank you.
Eversolo DMP-A8
Jörg, Ossingen
Thank you for sending the DMP-A8
In the meantime, it has been warming up for a good 10 hours and I notice:
Compared to the DMP-A6 Master Edition, it's not just in a different class, no, it's in a completely different league!
The overall sound image is wider, the bass abyss deep and highly precise.
Simply awesome!
64 Audio A4S Custom Iems
Karin, Jona
Hello Tom
I hope you're doing well. I tried the in-ears last weekend and I'm really impressed!
They fit perfectly and stay in place despite dancing and moving. They're also very beautiful with the wood. It was really worth it!
Hiby R6 Gen III
Tomas, Zollikon
Dear Tom
Thank you for everything.
I ripped a new album today and put it on the micro SD card. The Hiby scanned it perfectly.
I'm really enjoying the new device and am glad that I don't need a Windows computer for the time being. 😊
Sincerely, Tomas
Empire Ears Odin
Laurent, Veyrier
Hello Thomas, I got them.
I'm so happy.Thank you for all and thank you for these few words in French :)Surely, one day, I will be back in your shop (I already have an idea…).
Best regards Laurent
Cayin N7 + Noble Kublai Khan
Oliver, Zurich
Dear Tom,
I received everything late Wednesday afternoon. Thanks again!
Unfortunately, I haven't had time to listen to it thoroughly yet, but one thing is certain: the Cayin N7 is amazing for the price. What a soundstage, very lively, and the Kublai Khan in combination is in a new league for me! The Focus Mystique is also very good for an AWS and will be my constant companion in the future.
I’ll get back to you with detailed feedback.
Wish you a great weekend!
Noble audio focus Mystique Tws
Max, Dortmund (de)
Hey Tom, thanks for all your hard work. The Fokus M arrived – I'm thrilled! They sound truly high-end. Max
Cayin N3Pro
Roland, Oberdorf
Good morning, I am so excited about my Cayin N3pro 😃👏🏻👍🏻 incredible how music can sound.
Yes, the DAP is really great … a new kind of music for me 🎶 to listen, to discover what nuances actually exist.
Thanks again for the great service Tom.
Ferrum Audio Erco, Oor, Hypsos
Alain, Geneva
Dear Tom,
Bien que ni le cablage et ni le casque ne soient dans leurs formales finales, mon AKG restitue un son que je trouve plus naturel et vivant car il ya beaucoup plus de richesse et détailles dans les sons des instruments.
Without the possibility of the scene being so exciting, it can be easily redecorated with a slight impact.
Merci beaucoup for the delivery of this pile Ferrum que j'aprécie énormément !
Avec with plus sincères and cordiales salutations,
Alain
Empire Ears Odin
Andreas, Graz (at)
With the Odin I first thought that I would need EQ, but then it turned out that it was due to insufficient power - directly from the desktop amplifier, or via the Cayin dongle or Dragonfly Cobalt - as soon as these are connected to the laptop, it sounds so well-rounded.
The highs are no longer harsh, the bass is much more precise, I don't know what I could improve manually.
The bass is absolutely powerful... I think I've found the all-rounder for me in this area.
But all in all, excellent IEM!
Hiby RS8
Patrick, Solothurn
The most natural sound I've ever heard in an audio player. It really feels like you're there live.
Hiby RS8
Helmut, Kloten
Hello Tom,
My first impressions of the RS8 are overwhelming. This thing is awesome.
64 Audio Custom A12T & A6T
Amistat (German-Australian band)
AMISTAT MUSIC
Dear Tom.
We wanted to thank you again for the IEMs and all the work and time you put into them, and for everything arriving on time. We really appreciate it!
They turned out great and fit like a glove! 🙏🙏🙏
We're playing in Cologne today and trying out the IEMs for the first time. We're really excited! Best wishes and thanks again for everything!
Cayin N3PRO & Shzy Form 1.4
Carmen, Geneve
Hello Thomas,
I benefit from the courriel pour vous dire que here après midi je suis assise dans grande église vide et j'ai écouté la messe en si de Bach. Avec Cayin and vos écouteurs, it's very bouleversant!
Je vous conseille l'expérience !
Je vous souhaite une toute belle soirée,
Welcome to you
Satin Audio Apollo
Urs, Zurich
Dear Thomas,
MERCI for your prompt service again.
The APOLLO is there and of course immediately plugged in: First – VERY provisional - Impression: As expected: Transparent sound and the desired “crisp” Bass.
I am particularly impressed by the good workmanship of the IEM plug side, which is finished with a soft clear tube/protector is very comfortable to wear. Also - Best “haptic” quality.
This thing is really fun!!
Lime Ears Aether R
Michael, Hochdorf
Thank you. I'm really glad I found such a great shop with such good advice. Greetings and have a nice evening.
Shzy Black Hole Mini Wood
Amadeus, Zurich
Dear Tom
I'm still in the process of burning them in, but I wanted to thank you personally again – I'm really looking forward to the headphones! :)
Spirit Torino Valkyria
Claudio, France
I would thank Thomas for his kindness, his ability to listen, and the quality of service he offers. I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase, and to have done it through audio essence.
Satin Audio Adapter
David, Bullet
Hello Tom
J'ai bien reçu les adaptateurs, c'est nickel merci beaucoup. Je viens de faire des essais entre brancher le casque avec l'adaptateur et sans, tout va bien
Encore merci pour tout, c'est tip top.
Excellent day
Cayin N6II-R01
Christof, Zornheim (DE)
Hi Tom, this device is awesome. Arrived yesterday – everything's fine.
I immediately downloaded Neutron and played around with the settings until I got the best sound.
I'm very satisfied. Thank you very much for the advice. Christof
Burson Playmate 2 - Testing
Raffaele, Gordola
Grazie Thomas for your professionalism and competency,
So when the person with the cordial assistant, veramente!
L&P W2 Dongle & Satin Audio Perseus
Matteo, Lipomo (IT)
Gentile Thomas,
ho appena ricevuto i products e fin there subito ho notato che le prestazioni sonore sono eccellenti. The products are sold by the customer and have the highest quality.
Volevo also ringraziarla for its extreme gentleness and availability. Thomas, he is a persona squisita!Le auguro tutto il meglio,
Matteo
Cayin N3Pro
David, Bullet
Hello Thomas
I received the device, and it's in top condition. I'm very satisfied with the service and the quality.
Thank you again, your work is great.
Happy Birthday Audio Essence
Matteo, Como (IT)
Good morning, Thomas,
Happy 1st birthday to Audio Essence! I wish you all the best in pursuing your passions, as they are the key to happiness.
Thank you and best regards.
Satin Audio Athena 6x
Karl-Heinz, Nierstein (DE)
Hello Thomas Scharfenberg
I would like to thank you very much for the great purchasing process and will keep Audio Essence in mind for future purchases.
Of course I immediately connected the Satin Athena to my 64 Audio Nio and through the headphone amplifier Focal Arche -Paul Simon Graceland- and -Leonard Cohen Old Ideas- pulled me in.
I have to say, this was the best thing I've ever heard on headphones, and I have a few over-ear and in-ear headphones.
Empire Ears Odin with 4.4mm Pentaconn
Martin, Königswinter (DE)
HEY TOM!
The Odin is here! Wow, it looks amazing and sounds incredible right out of the box! The 4.4mm jack is awesome!
Thanks again!!!
Very competent and detailed advice, a high level of expertise and no customer request that cannot be fulfilled!
I'm absolutely delighted with my Empire Ears Odin with the converted 4.4mm Pentaconn connector! A dealer I'll always want to order from again! Fantastic!
Kind regards,
Martin
Test home - Cayin N3PRO
Dominik, Zurich
It's difficult to find a good DAC or DAP, with certain devices I hardly heard any improvement in the sound and others were too cold and analytical for me.
For example, I liked the Cayin N3Pro better than the iBasso DX240, which is almost twice as expensive.
Thank you again for your straightforward testing service, which I greatly appreciated. In the past, I've made several bad purchases with headphones simply because no testing option was offered. Well, I didn't know about your service back then...
Lotoo Paw Gold Touch Titanium Edition
Alex, Neckartenzlingen (DE)
Tom from Audio Essence is a great, dedicated and competent person.
The service is absolutely top-notch because Tom made it possible for me to get the object of my desire in the shortest possible time and as easily as possible.
The listening experience is even better.
This is truly a quantum leap compared to AK Player. Now the reviews of CA Solaris really make sense to me.
The AK-PLAYER doesn't do these headphones justice, as they only now begin to sound like a great headphone (bass/resolution/soundstage).
By the way, I've already listened to the player twice. It's addictive!
Lotoo PAW6000
Yves, Penthalaz
I'd like to thank Tom from Audio Essence for his dedication and help in my endeavors down the dark, deep, audiophile rabbit hole. His approach and customer service are just stellar ✨— I wholeheartedly recommend him.
Cayin Ru6
Guido, Arboldswil
Good day Mr. Scharfenberg,
The device just arrived. The order, fast delivery, and a personal greeting are simply unbeatable. Great service!
Now my weekend is saved because I have something new to play. Thank you very much and have a nice weekend.
Satin Audio Athena 6x
Joachim, Tauberbischofsheim (DE)
Dear Tom,
I got the cable this week and tried it out straight away :-)
First with the cheap 64 audio cable that came with the in-ears, then immediately after switching, the same songs with the Athena.
Wow, especially when there's a lot going on in the music, you notice how much cleaner the sound is. Especially the high-pitched sounds are now a bit more spread out, and thus the instruments are a bit further apart.
Where previously the standard cable delivered highs that were a bit too sharp, the Athena is smoother and nothing hurts or is on the verge of being unpleasant in the highs.
Above all, the bass and deep bass have improved significantly without being boomy or too intrusive.
I noticed this especially with Chris Jones's Long After You're Gone. I hadn't been able to perceive so much space being filled before!
All in all, the new cable was really worth it, thank you again for everything.
Empire Ears Odin
Urs, Wädenswil
Hello Tom,
MERCI, that worked perfectly. First, and still rather incomplete, impression, but:
The ODIN exceeds my expectations - sounds wonderful and is clearly in the league of a good STAX.
Cayin N6ii-Ti
G.P. , Detmold (de)
Hello Mr. Scharfenberg,
The Cayin arrived today. Everything went perfectly.
And your service and customer support are also perfect (nice menu...). It's a pleasure to be a customer.
I will definitely continue to order from you/again.
Empire Ears Odin Custom
Thomas, Zurich
My experience with Audio Essence was great.
From expert advice to the uncomplicated provision of demo equipment to placing the order abroad – Tom handled every step quickly and reliably. At no point were any questions or requests left unanswered.
I went from being a one-time customer to a satisfied customer!
Empire Ears Valkyrie Mkii
Kristy, Zurich
I received a gift from my husband that opened up a whole new world of music: Empire Ears Valkyrie MK II.
These were purchased from Tom, and I am really enjoying the high quality sound especially the bass, instrumental and vocals. I listen to mainly KPOP, CPOP and RNB music.
Tom has been very helpful with the overall purchase and after-sales experience, and I would gladly recommend him to anyone who is interested in getting a pair of IEMs!
Cayin N3Pro
Konrad, Pratteln
Dear Mr Scharfenberg
Thank you very much for the prompt delivery of the Cayin N3Pro! I was able to successfully put it into operation after completing the software update.
The audio performance with hires files through a world-class headphone is sensational, and the tube power amp also delivers a very spatial experience. Great!
Here are my first experiences with headphones on the Cayin N3Pro. I'm impressed by how well the Cayin N3Pro's power amps can drive a Hifiman HE1000se, for example, (35 ohms/96 dB sensitivity / unbalanced operation, even with tubes). With 60 ohm headphones like an AKG K172 Pro or a Shure SRH 1840, the sound is just as loud, powerful, and dynamic.
On the go, I also use Bluetooth: The Beyerdynamic Aventho, which has been calibrated to my hearing, achieves a satisfactory performance via APTX.
Hiby New R6
Bernard, Villars sur-Glâne
Hello Tom
Thank you very much! The R6 arrived safely and on time. Unboxing and first
Impressions are fabulous.
Thanks again -
the service is SUPER!
In-ears
Remo, Freidorf
Dear Tom
First, I have to give you a huge compliment: all three IEMs I've bought from you are amazing. You've met my taste 100%. .
The Nanna Pro 2 sound wonderful straight out of the box and are an absolute insider tip for me. I could find very little about this IEM online. But I decided to make a blind purchase anyway, and I'm blown away by their performance.
A small team did an incredible job. Conjuring up such a tuning for this amount of money is an incredible value for money.
I think the Nannas will get a lot of listening lessons from me.
Thank you very much again, keep up the good work.
Testing Spirit Torino Valkyria
Martin, Winterthur
I have been on a personal journey to build the best headphone system I can. This means auditioning some of the most expensive gear out there, comparing notes and talking to others. When I saw Spirit Torino Valkyria, being twice the cost of Hifiman Susvara or Abyss AB-1266 TC, I just knew I had to listen to it. Not only Tom allowed me to borrow his demo for a week, he personally drove to my house, spent hours talking to me about audio, and when I was done listening, he picked it up and chatted with some more. To me, it is unheard of someone having this close relationship with a dealer, and dealer to be as well integrated with manufacturer as Tom is. He was able to address all of my concerns/feedback, speak and advocate on my behalf with the manufacturers, but also get their commitment to customize the product to my linking. Even though I did not end up purchasing Valkyria, Tom has become a dear friend who is always welcome in my home, to talk about life and audio. Excellent service, for which I am very grateful.
Empire Ears Odin & Valkyrie Mkii
Joshua, Zurich
I recently purchased 2 pairs of Empire Ears IEMs from my local dealer, Thomas/Audio Essence. I was fortunate enough to buy the Odin and the Valkyrie MK II from Thomas.
I wanted something more high quality and was lucky enough to find Thomas and his shop. Thomas has a very deep understanding of sound, Empire Ears IEMs and customer service. I am new to the IEM scene and Thomas provided me with a ton of information that allowed me to get to know all the different products Empire Ears offers.
I was able to demo the IEMs and really get a feel for what they were like. As I tested more and more, Thomas was always there to help me and give me advice. He was never demanding and left me with enough room to decide on my own. I listen to a lot of pop, RnB (90s, 2000s), K-Pop and classical music. I was intrigued by the fact Empire Ears supplies one of my favorite bands, Black Pink, with IEMS.
In summary, I am very satisfied with Audio Essence. Tom is a fantastic dealer and you can always count on him no matter what. I wish Tom continued success with the business.
Test home - Cayin N6ii, Empire Ears Legend X & LX SE
Urs, Winterthur
I think the opportunity to try out high-quality audio equipment in the comfort of your own home is a great idea. I find it extremely generous that this is possible without a deposit and only at the cost of return shipping.
Tom even entrusted me with the brand-new, unopened EE LX SE. Tom was very helpful and friendly in our email exchanges and never pressured me to make a purchase. I greatly appreciated that, and I can very well imagine purchasing in-ears offered by Audio Essence in the future.
In fact, I have already expressed interest in an Oriolus Isabellae ;).
Thank you for this fantastic opportunity to listen! I hope that everyone who takes advantage of it will handle the devices with the utmost care.
Cayin N3Pro
Remo, Freidorf
Good evening Mr. Scharfenberg
thank you for the prompt delivery Everything worked out perfectly and the player was well received. I will order from you again and wish you much success and luck with your new business (Baby No. 2)
Test home - Cayin C9
Julien, Rudolfstetten
Dear Tom, thank you so much for letting me try out and test the Cayin C9 at my home for a week. That's 5-star service. When I returned the amp, I met you personally, and your passion for audio and music is contagious. You're also a very cool and easy-going guy. Keep up the good work » 👍
Empire Ears Legend X Custom
Patrick, Solothurn
Ordering my EE Legend X Custom through Audio Essence was incredibly straightforward and quick. I received very friendly and competent advice, and they took plenty of time to explain everything to me perfectly. I also loved the fact that I could easily test the products at home. Audio Essence is highly recommended :-) PS: The Legend X sounds amazing ;-)
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