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Mokara 18 Driver Electrostatic Universal In-Ear Monitor

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AAW Mokara is a universal-fit electrostatic hybrid in-ear monitor from AAW (Advanced AcousticWerkes), worn with standard ear tips. It has detachable 0.78 mm 2-pin sockets and comes with our Vanda cable, with the player plug of your choice.

AAW’s flagship universal: fourteen balanced armatures and four electrostatic super tweeters per side, divided by a 7-way passive crossover, in a 3D-printed chamber with a CNC aluminium mid-case and a hand-poured opal faceplate.

  • 14 BA + 4 electrostatic
  • 7-way passive crossover
  • Hand-poured opal faceplate
  • Vanda cable
  • 2.5 · 3.5 · 4.4 mm
Cable termination
  • In stockShips from our Singapore studio
  • 14-day returnsUnused, in original packaging · conditions apply
  • 1-year warrantyOn the monitors and the cable · then half price for life
  • AAW, SingaporeChat and phone support
Eighteen drivers, under opal.

AAW Mokara

Eighteen drivers, under opal.

Mokara is AAW’s flagship universal: eighteen drivers per side, four of them electrostatic super tweeters, divided by a 7-way passive crossover and housed beneath a faceplate of opal and purple resin.

It is tuned for listeners who want deep, powerful sound with detailed imaging, a large presentation that stays controlled.

  • 18 Drivers per side, four of them electrostatic
  • 7-way Passive crossover
  • 107 dB Sensitivity at 1 kHz
  • 20 Ω Impedance at 1 kHz

At a glance

The build behind the listen

AAW Mokara

Opal faceplates · CNC aluminium mid-case · Vanda cable

  • 14 ×Balanced armature drivers
  • 4 ×Electrostatic super tweeters
  • 7-wayPassive crossover
  • OpalHand-poured faceplate

Key features

  • 14 balanced armatures in six bands
  • Quad electrostatic super tweeter
  • 7-way passive crossover
  • 3D-printed chamber, CNC aluminium mid-case
  • Hand-poured opal faceplate
Sensitivity
107 dB SPL @ 1 kHz
Impedance
20 Ω @ 1 kHz
Total harmonic distortion
≤ 1%
Frequency range
10 Hz – 40 kHz
Drivers
18 per side
Connector
0.78 mm 2-pin

Frequency response

    Compare with other models

    Measured by AAW on universal shells with one test setup. Custom shells carry the same tuning, though fit, tips and seal shift the result, above 8 kHz most of all.

    Open the measurements page →
    Eighteen Drivers, Seven Ways

    Drivers

    Eighteen Drivers, Seven Ways

    Fourteen balanced armatures carry the music up to the treble: four woofers, then a pair each for bass, mid-bass, midrange, upper midrange and highs. Above them sit four electrostatic super tweeters, for treble that reaches far and keeps its air and fine detail.

    A 7-way passive crossover gives every group its own band and keeps it there. The result is large and controlled, wide and layered without smearing, with the detail to reward close listening.

    A Sandwich of Three Materials

    Enclosure

    A Sandwich of Three Materials

    At the base is a 3D-printed acoustic chamber, its internal geometry drawn to manage airflow and resonance for all eighteen drivers. Around it sits a CNC-machined aluminium mid-case, chosen for its rigidity, which reinforces the 2-pin socket for a secure cable for years to come.

    On top is the faceplate, poured in resin and finished by hand.

    Opal, Poured by Hand

    Faceplate

    Opal, Poured by Hand

    Mokara takes its name from the Mokara, a hybrid orchid. Its faceplate sets real opal fragments and a hand-inlaid floral emblem in deep purple resin, poured, cured and polished by hand.

    The opal settles differently in every pour, so no two faceplates are alike, and the surface turns from violet to gold, orange and green as the light moves.

    Vanda Cable Included

    In the box

    Vanda Cable Included

    Mokara comes with our Vanda cable: 7N UP-OCC cryo copper, 294 fine strands per conductor under a clear jacket, 1.2 m long, with a Mokara Y-splitter and 0.78 mm 2-pin connectors. Choose the player plug when you order: 2.5 mm or 4.4 mm balanced, or 3.5 mm single-ended.

    The sockets are standard 2-pin, so Mokara also takes any of our 2-pin upgrade cables.

    The tip is part of the tuning

    Clear Flange, Teal Bore

    Seal & Comfort

    Clear Flange, Teal Bore

    The seal is not a footnote. When the tip sits right, bass weight, vocal centre and left-right balance stop changing every time you move.

    LiquidMorph tips pair a rounded, transparent silicone flange that settles without feeling bulky with a teal inner bore that stays stable, so the low end does not collapse when the shell shifts.

    Size Tray Within Reach

    Fit

    Size Tray Within Reach

    The tips come in a tray, sorted by size, so you can check them before a long session instead of digging through a loose bag of parts.

    The right tip is often the difference between good and there it is.

    Compare

    Mokara vs Black Malus

    AAW’s two universal flagships, each with an opal faceplate and a sandwich enclosure. Mokara adds four electrostatic super tweeters to fourteen armatures; Black Malus is all balanced armature, sixteen of them, in a stainless steel mid-case.

    Mokara vs Black Malus
    FeatureMokaraBlack Malus
    Drivers14 BA + 4 electrostatic16 BA
    Crossover7-way passive5-way passive
    Sensitivity / impedance107 dB @ 1 kHz / 20 Ω110 dB @ 1 kHz / 20 Ω
    Mid-caseCNC aluminiumCNC stainless steel
    FaceplateOpal and floral emblem in deep purple resinOpal in black translucent resin
    CableNull Audio Vanda; 2.5, 3.5 or 4.4 mmNull Audio Epsilon; 2.5, 3.5 or 4.4 mm
    Ready to listen

    In the box

    Ready to listen

    • AAW Mokara in-ear monitors One pair
    • Null Audio Vanda cable 1.2 m, 0.78 mm 2-pin
    • Player plug 2.5, 3.5 or 4.4 mm, chosen at order
    • AAW carrying case
    • LiquidMorph ear tips
    • Ear tips Assorted foam and silicone
    • Cleaning cloth

    Specifications

    Technical details

    Monitor
    Type
    Universal-fit electrostatic hybrid in-ear monitor
    Drivers
    14 balanced armatures (4 woofer, 2 bass, 2 mid-bass, 2 mid, 2 mid-high, 2 high), 4 electrostatic super tweeters
    Crossover
    7-way passive
    Sensitivity
    107 dB SPL @ 1 kHz
    Impedance
    20 Ω @ 1 kHz
    THD
    ≤ 1%
    Frequency range
    10 Hz – 40 kHz
    Enclosure
    3D-printed acoustic chamber, CNC aluminium mid-case, hand-poured opal resin faceplate
    Connector
    0.78 mm 2-pin, flat, detachable
    Cable
    Cable
    Null Audio Vanda 7N UP-OCC cryo copper, 1.2 m
    Player plug
    2.5 mm or 4.4 mm balanced, or 3.5 mm single-ended; chosen at order
    Service
    Warranty
    1 year, on the monitors and the cable
    Returns
    14 days from delivery, unused and in original packaging; 30% restocking fee, shipping not refunded. Defects are covered by the warranty.
    Ships from
    Singapore

    Questions

    Good to know

    What is the driver configuration?

    Eighteen drivers per side: fourteen balanced armatures (four woofers, and two each for bass, mid-bass, midrange, upper midrange and highs) and four electrostatic super tweeters, joined by a 7-way passive crossover.

    What do the electrostatic tweeters add?

    Reach and air at the very top. The armatures cover the range up to the highs; the four electrostatic super tweeters extend the treble beyond them, with the fine detail that lets a recording breathe.

    Who is Mokara for?

    Listeners who want deep, powerful sound with detailed imaging: a presentation large and controlled, wide and layered enough to reward close listening.

    Which cable fits Mokara?

    Mokara has flat 0.78 mm 2-pin sockets. Choose Standard 2-pin (0.78 mm) on any of our cables; see the AAW cable guide.

    What warranty and returns apply?

    Mokara has a 1-year warranty on the monitors and the cable. Unused universal IEMs in their original packaging can be returned within 14 days of confirmed delivery, with a 30% restocking fee. See shipping and returns.

    Do you ship worldwide?

    Yes. Most countries get free shipping by EPAC, and FedEx Priority is free on orders of USD 250 or more. In Singapore you can also pick up from our studio at 76 Playfair Road.