Just as intriguing in profile as the original Elysian Acoustics Labs flagship, Annihilator 2023 has reigned for a long time. If the quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog, he did it avoid being annihilated. Annihilator 2023 was immediately added to Headfonia's Recommended Buys list. Fast, nimble, dynamic so it would never be caught stagnant with lethargy, or over romanticised with long decays to create haze and daze. This is a triple hybrid housing a single Foster DD for bass, four balanced armature drivers for mids, and two electrostatic (EST) drivers for the treble. The speed, the air, the details and transparency are ready for your Stravinskys, Vivaldis, Rage against the Machine, or whichever suits your fancy.  A dry finish that was never safe to start with, but definitely a memorable profile in our line up. 

The highly-touted 'mini-Annihilator' is here. Elysian Acoustic Labs release Pilgrim as an affordable way to enter their universe of earphones. It landed right on Headfonia's Recommended Buys list. "Its sound signature is entertaining and performs at a very high technical level" says Headfonics. Twister6 enjoyed its flavour. It's the benchmark for its price to Ichos-reviews. Pilgrim's hybrid construction of a dynamic driver paired with quality Sonion drivers leads you on your wall into the high-end. Elysian combined its neutrality, tuned in reference to the Harman Curve, with potent dynamics to guarantee you both accuracy and musical engagement. [See Product Desc. For More] Elysian flagships certainly are famed for their high-frequency transparency. But while the inclusion of Sonion mid and high balanced armatures promises some of that that, Pilgrim did not skimp on the low-end action either. Its 9.2mm dynamic driver counts on its Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) surround to move pistonically, pushing the necessary amounts of air needed to produce bass. The aluminium-magnesium alloy construction of Pilgrim's dynamic driver – the same material as some of Focal's high-end headphones – combines stiffness and damping, allowing a clean hand-off to Elysian's balanced armatures without modal break-up. Pilgrim's story of low-distortion and precision continues with its construction that provides its Sonions a platform to perform. Its internal chambers and sound tubes are 3D printed with high-precision, ensuring intricate details for minimal signal distortion and accurate phase coherency. Elysian's lightweight yet robust aluminum shell offers excellent portability, while the 304 stainless steel bores provide superior corrosion resistance. This combination guarantees long-lasting use without compromising the exceptional audio quality you deserve. Annihilator and Diva constituted somewhat of a bargain in the high-end when they came to market, and Pilgrim arrives in the Elysian stable channeling the same spirit. Also check out Pilgrim Noir here, their other IEMs here, or view all our other earphones here.