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Hibiki Digital In-Ear Monitor with Capri Hi-Res Digital Cable - Null Audio

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Hibiki Digital In-Ear Monitor with Capri Hi-Res Digital Cable

Name: Null Audio
Address: #01-03, LHK2 Building, 76 Playfair Road, Singapore, 367996, SG
Telephone: +65 8731 5476
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AAW Hibiki Digital is a universal-fit in-ear monitor from AAW (Advanced AcousticWerkes), worn with standard ear tips, and a one-off run of twenty pairs. It comes with AAW’s Capri digital cable, with a built-in DAC, in a Lightning or a USB-C (48 kHz) version.

An experimental 10 mm full-range dynamic driver in the housing of the Hibiki, with carbon faceplates and recessed 2-pin sockets: a variation on the Hibiki tuning.

Experimental 10 mm dynamic
Carbon faceplate
Capri digital cable
Lightning or USB-C
Twenty pairs

Limited editionTwenty pairs made
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

AAW Hibiki Digital

Twenty pairs. One experiment.

AAW’s engineers took the housing of the Hibiki, fitted an experimental 10 mm dynamic driver, and made twenty pairs: a variation on a tuning many already know.

It comes with AAW’s Capri cable, in a Lightning or a USB-C version, with the DAC built in.

20 Pairs made
1 Driver: an experimental 10 mm full-range dynamic
104 dB Sensitivity
20 Ω Impedance

At a glance

The build behind the listen

Twenty pairs · experimental dynamic driver · Capri digital cable

10 mmFull-range dynamic driver
CarbonHand-polished faceplate
DigitalDAC in the cable
SingleSound bore

Key features

Experimental 10 mm full-range dynamic driver
Single-bore sound chamber
The Hibiki housing, with carbon faceplates
Recessed 2-pin socket
Capri digital cable, Lightning or USB-C

Sensitivity: 104 dB SPL @ 1 mW
Impedance: 20 Ω @ 1 kHz
Total harmonic distortion: ≤ 0.5% @ 1 kHz
Frequency range: 10 Hz – 40 kHz
Drivers: 1 per side
Connector: Recessed 2-pin

Driver

An Experiment in a Familiar Shell

Hibiki Digital began at AAW’s workbench. Its engineers fitted an experimental 10 mm full-range dynamic driver, of their own design, into the housing of the Hibiki, and made twenty pairs.

The result is a variation on the Hibiki tuning rather than a copy of it: the same single driver and single sound bore, the same carbon faceplates, a voice of its own.

Shell

Real Carbon, Recessed Socket

The housing is Hibiki’s ergonomic in-canal shell, with real carbon faceplates polished by hand.

The socket is a recessed 2-pin in copper, the kind usually found on custom monitors, so the cable can be swapped for any standard 2-pin cable.

In the box

Capri Digital Cable Included

Hibiki Digital comes with AAW’s Capri cable, which carries its own DAC and amplifier, so a phone is all the source it needs. It comes in two versions: Capri Lightning for an iPhone, or Capri USB-C at 48 kHz for Android and other USB-C devices.

Both have an inline remote, and both end in 2-pin connectors.

Compare

Hibiki Digital vs Hibiki

The same carbon-faced shell with two different drivers. Hibiki Digital is a run of twenty pairs with an experimental driver and a Capri cable in Lightning or USB-C; Hibiki has AAW’s 10 mm full-range dynamic driver and the Capri Lightning cable.

See Hibiki

Hibiki Digital vs Hibiki
Feature	Hibiki Digital	Hibiki
Driver	10 mm proprietary full-range dynamic, experimental	10 mm proprietary full-range dynamic
Sensitivity / impedance	104 dB SPL @ 1 mW / 20 Ω	102 dB SPL @ 1 mW / 18 Ω
Frequency range	10 Hz – 40 kHz	20 Hz – 40 kHz
Shell	Same	Carbon faceplate, recessed 2-pin socket
Cable	Capri Lightning or USB-C (48 kHz)	Capri Lightning

In the box

Ready to listen

AAW Hibiki Digital in-ear monitors One pair
AAW Capri digital cable Lightning, or USB-C (48 kHz)

Specifications

Technical details

Monitor

Type: Universal-fit dynamic in-ear monitor
Drivers: 10 mm proprietary full-range dynamic driver, experimental
Sound bore: Single bore
Sensitivity: 104 dB SPL @ 1 mW
Impedance: 20 Ω @ 1 kHz
THD: ≤ 0.5% @ 1 kHz
Frequency range: 10 Hz – 40 kHz
Shell / faceplate: Hibiki housing; hand-polished carbon faceplate
Connector: Recessed 2-pin, detachable

Cable

Cable: AAW Capri digital cable, with built-in DAC and amplifier
Player plug: Lightning, or USB-C (48 kHz)
Controls: Inline remote

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

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A good purchase!

No regrets buying this. Would definitely recommend to others.

Is this capri cable 2pin?

Null Audio

Yes, Capri is standard 0.78 2pin, as Hibiki is recessed 2pin socket.

I just received mine today. At first, they sounded awful. Very thin, and tinny, with no body to the sound. Plus, I had to turn my iPhone X ( running Tidal), all the way up to hear them. I did upgrade the software ( finally, with your balky App, it took me four tries. It only worked after deleting and reloading the App). They still were bad. So, I hoped they benefit from a break in period. After an hour or so, they seem to be dramatically improving! Is this normal?

Null Audio

Hi Gregory,
No it is not normal to have a "burn in" period on Capri, it is likely to be caused by a loose connection somewhere. However, it is glad to hear it worked out eventually. Should you have more questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you!

Hello, may I know what is different with this model as compared to the original hibiki? I do know the driver is different and experimental, but in what way diffrent? The materials used? There are some specifics missing in the info page.
Thank you.

Null Audio

The Hibiki Digital has been discontinued. Please see our current AAW universal IEMs on the website.

Questions

Good to know

What is Hibiki Digital?

A one-off project from AAW, limited to twenty pairs: the Hibiki housing with an experimental 10 mm dynamic driver, tuned as a variation on Hibiki, and sold with AAW’s Capri digital cable.

Can I use Hibiki Digital with another cable?

Yes. It has recessed 2-pin sockets, so it takes standard 2-pin cables, including ours. Choose Standard 2-pin (0.78 mm) on any of our cables; see the AAW cable guide.

Who is Hibiki Digital for?

AAW recommends it for vocalists, guitarists, keyboard and bass players, and for audiophile listening. With the Capri cable it plays straight from a phone.

What warranty and returns apply?

Hibiki Digital 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.

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