I tested the solid budget IEMs that bring Astell & Kern’s audiophile talents to the masses, and they go hard in ways I didn’t expect

I tested the solid budget IEMs that bring Astell & Kern’s audiophile talents to the masses, and they go hard in ways I didn’t expect

The Activo Volcano are well-priced and deliver impressive low-end output, but they’re bested by rivals on instrument separation, comfort and design.

I tested the solid budget IEMs that bring Astell & Kern’s audiophile talents to the masses, and they go hard in ways I didn’t expect - WorldNL Magazine

Astell & Kern may not be known for its budget-friendly audio tech, but the Activo Volcano, which come direct from its lifestyle sub-brand, are a pretty solid entry. You get surprisingly hefty bass output, three connectivity options and a premium build at a very modest price-point (for A&K). However, in my view, this is a model that is both too bulky and lacking finesse in the comfort department. You can also find fuller-sounding, more neutrally …