essonio ES-C19
A 5-driver Knowles balanced armature array delivers a neutral, reference-grade signature with precise instrument separation across a 5Hz-50kHz range. Each pair features a unique hand-painted faceplate on a 3D-printed shell and includes an 8-strand silver-plated 4.4mm balanced cable for superior channel separation. These IEMs are best for studio engineers and musicians requiring clinical vocal clarity and zero-latency monitoring during mixing or stage performances.
form factor in-ear
driver type balanced armature
27 Overall Score
Price CA$1,529
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | multiple sizes of silicone and slow-rebound memory foam ear tips |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | balanced armature |
| Driver Size | 4.4 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 50000 |
| Impedance | 23 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | Essonio ES-C19 in-Ear Monitors, 5 Knowles BA Drivers Wired IEMs, Noise Cancelling Audiophile Earbuds, Hi-Res Vocal Monitor with 4.4mm Balanced Silver-Plated Cable for Studio Mixing, Stage, Musicians |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Features
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | essonio ES-C19 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Soundcore P31i | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | EarFun Air Pro TW230B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | balanced armature | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 9.5 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 50 | 18 | 40 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| essonio ES-C19 | 31.9 | 14.6 | 35 | 88.5 | 49.4 | 13.6 | 31.8 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 81.5 | 99.1 | 82.9 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 99.8 | 81.5 | 89.2 | 80 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.8 | 97.5 | 92 | 97.4 | 94.6 | 87.6 | 89.8 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 Compare | 97.5 | 92.1 | 81.5 | 97 | 49.4 | 98.1 | 89.8 |
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B Compare | 90.8 | 97.5 | 92 | 90.1 | 88.7 | 93.8 | 89.8 |
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