Alclair ESM Thirteen Driver

The ESM has all the components of the ultimate stage and listening monitor. An expertly crafted combination of balanced armature and electrostatic drivers make this thirteen driver hybrid a first in class, world-class, flagship custom in ear monitor.

The ESM is the widest, clearest, most detailed in-ear monitor on the market. Designed to be dynamic and fun to use, it has a contour that injects energy and feel into live and recorded music. The electrostatic drivers let you hear every detail from reverbs to the type of mic used in a recording. It’s the most stunning, smile-inducing, head bobbing monitor we’ve heard.

WHAT IS IN THE ESM?

Starting at the bottom of the sound spectrum, the ESM features four balanced armature woofers that provide massive amounts of headroom (important for drummers and bass players) and robust round lows. It can be punchy or bass-heavy depending on the source material. Four balanced armature mid-range drivers provide rich and detailed mids. A single balanced armature tweeter adds presence and fills out the upper end. And now, the magic – four electrostatic drivers.

ELECTROSTATIC MAGIC

An electrostatic driver is quick and fast making them ideal tweeters. In the ESM, these drivers serve the role of emphasizing detail. This provides an immaculate reproduction of every single sonic characteristic. They also contribute to the soundstage (which is another way of saying width, or stereo image) without adding unwanted brightness or harshness. This results in a wide presentation of your music.  Sounds can be heard not just left or right but front and back as well. This all adds up to making the ESM the ultimate stage and listening monitor.

Alternatives? The RevX and Spire are close cousins for the stage. Need something more accurate for the studio? Check out the Electro or Studio4.