JH Audio’s new hybrid IEM – JH Audio Lola

Jerry Harvey. This name is a legend. Check out his wikipedia page and read up about him. He is indeed one of there driving forces of the development of IEMs and especially custom in-ear-monitors (CIEMs). His client list reads like the who’s who of the music industry.

From AR Rahman, Madonna, U2, Wiz Khalifa, T-Pain, Miley Cirus, Nicky Minaj, Alicia Keys, AC/DC and and and – this guy is providing the best of the best with in-ears for their performances. And he does so for 25 years when he was asked by none other than Alex van Halen to look into in-ear-monitors.

Check out JH Audio’s client list

During all these years Jerry Harvey has innovated, leading the industry with many products and often redefined what we now see as normal.

So if a company that carries Jerry Harvey’s name (JH AUDIO) releases a new product with a new technology – we need to pay attention as this could lead the way for many others.

The new CIEM/IEM, named LOLA, is a $1,745 US earphone (custom and $1,599 in universal version), that features a hybrid setup of 2 dynamic drivers with a 4.9mm diameter, and a array for 6 more balanced armature drivers in a 2 low and quad high configuration. So in each ear you will have 2 dynamic and 6 balanced armature drivers. We have seen plenty of in-ears before with a hybrid configuration.

 

Usually the dynamic drivers take care of the bass regions as they can “move air” in the lower regions much easier than BA drivers can do. A lot of people, me included, generally prefer the impact of dynamic drivers a bit over BA drivers, though in recent times the differences are getting much smaller. However the Lola uses the dual dynamic drivers for a patent pending D.O.M.E Midrange Enclosure.

Check out – JH Audio A&K Rosie In-Ear Monitors

A universal JH Audio for Astell & Kern – Rosie (above)

Two opposing 4.9 mm drivers are creating a 9.8mm effective midrange driver in a much smaller package. The Lola also features the patented Freqphase technology, special proprietary 4-pin connectors and 15dB of user adjustable Bass response.

The Lola is a balance of power, detail and warmth. Bass is supposedly quick and extremely detailed and of course t a silky, airy midrange thanks to the new driver array.

We can’t wait to hear more about these. I like that more and more audio companies are getting into hybrid setups – they can combine the benefits of BA and dynamic drivers in a perfect package.

Freqphase explained:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmtMalITFgQ

JH Audio Lola Features:

• Powered by soundrive technology; 8 Drivers per Side: Proprietary Dual Low B.A, D.O.M.E™ technology with Dual Dynamic 4.9mm Drivers, Proprietary Quad High B.A.
• Moon Audio 4-Pin cable with Machined Aluminum Locking Collar and Variable Bass Attenuators for User Adjustable Bass (0 +/- 15db).
• Stainless Steel Freqphase™ time|phase Waveguide (U.S. Patent No. 8,925,674)
• Integrated 3-way Crossover
• Triple Bore
• Noise Isolation -26db
• All-New Aluminum Billet Top Loading Carrying Case

JH Audio Lola Specs

• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
• Input Sensitivity: 105 @ 1mW
• Impedance: 16 Ohms

What is in the box?

• Includes a Personalized Aluminum Billet Top Loading Carrying Case, Wax Tool and Comply Wrap sample
• Screw Driver, used to adjust the variable bass

Optional Accessories

• Shirt clip to hold your cable in place

Price: $ 1,745 US as Custom IEM and $1,599 in universal fit