The Europa IEMs promise to be a gentler version of the famous Crimson.
Symphonium and Elise Audio have teamed up again to launch the Europa IEMs, an improved version of their popular Crimson model. These new IEMs aim to give a natural sound while fixing earlier treble issues to find the right mix of detail and comfort.
Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Features
The Europa has four balanced armature drivers with a true 4-way crossover.
This means each driver handles its own specific frequencies: one for lows, one for low-mids, one for high-mids, and one for highs. The goal? Clearer sound separation and more accurate playback across all frequencies.
But, to make this work even better, Symphonium is also using its proprietary PHAT and FLAT technologies for the Europa.
PHAT (Phase Harmonic Alignment Technology) stops unwanted frequency inversions or phase cancellations. This puts all frequencies in the right order, stopping sound waves from fighting each other and giving you a more natural sound.
Think of it like a traffic cop for your audio. It makes sure all those frequencies play nice together without any clashing or crashing so you can enjoy a more natural and coherent playback.
On the other hand, FLAT (Flat Low-impedance Acoustic Technology) ensures low impedance and immunity from impedance mismatch.
Low impedance makes the IEMs easier to power, letting them get louder with less energy. And, protection from impedance mismatch means the IEMs’ sound should stay the same across different sources. So, you can use these IEMs with a phone, a digital audio player, or a desktop amp, and expect a consistent performance no matter what.
All these technologies lead to audio that Symphonion and Elise Audio say is better than the previous model, the Crimson.
The biggest difference is the treble response, which has been fine-tuned in the Europa, giving a slightly softer touch compared to the Crimson.
But Symphonium did this without losing the important high-frequency extension.
Meaning, you can enjoy the detail, expansive staging, and precise separation that discerning listeners crave without the listening fatigue.
To complement this sound signature, Symphonium also made a new “Dark Matter” cable with 7N OCC copper, specially tuned for the Europa’s performance.
Visually, the Europa is equally impressive. Each IEM has a unique forged carbon faceplate, a material often used in luxury watches and high-end cars. And, because of how forged carbon is made, no two pairs are the same, adding an element of exclusivity.
Comfort is also key, with an improved shell design that fits a wider range of ear sizes, including smaller ears.
Technical specifications
- Form Factor: In-ear monitors (IEMs)
- Driver type: 4 Balanced Armatures
- Frequency Response (Hz): 10Hz – 24kHz, ± 2 dB
- Impedance (Ohm): 6.05 Ohms @ 1 kHz
- Sensitivity (dB): 106dB/Vrms @ 1 kHz
Where to Buy
The Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa is available for pre-order from Elise Audio at $1,549. It comes in a silver colorway with a distinctive forged carbon faceplate.