Periodic Audio C (Carbon) IEM and Ni (Nickel) Headphone Amp In The House!-First Impressions And Unboxing Pics

Just got a pair of Periodic Audio’s new Flagship in-ear headphones, the $399 C (Carbon) IEM in the house, and I can’t wait to give these a real good listen. Periodic Audio basically only makes IEMs, (they do have the Nickel amp, which I also have) and their mission is to make the best sounding one on the market.  They approach this in a novel way by utilizing pretty much the same housings, tips, and cables for all of their models, then installing a single wideband driver of increasingly stiffer materials as you move up the line.

In the case of the Carbon, they coat the driver with diamond, which is supposed to give you the most detailed sound with the least distortion. So far I can say they have a very punchy, forward, resolving sound, these are no shrinking violets.

I also got ahold of the $299 Ni (Nickel) Portable Headphone Amp, which is pretty powerful for its relatively small size. Stay tuned for my full review!


Buy Here: Periodic Audio “Carbon” Diamond Diaphragm in-Ear Headphones


Buy Here: Periodic Audio Ni (Nickel) Powerful Compact and Portable in Ear Headphone

C (Carbon) Specs:

Performance
Frequency Response 12 Hz to 38 kHz
Impedance 32 Ohms nominal
Sensitivity 98 dB SPL at 1mW in ear
Power Handling 200 mW continuous
Peak SPL 121 dB
THD Less than 0.2% THD at 1mW
Physical Properties
Cable Length 1.5 m
Mass 2.8 / 9.3 g (IEM/Set)
Operational Temperature -20 to +50° C
Operational Humidity 0-95% Relative Humidity
NRR 31.3 dB (foam eartrip)
Overall Length 21 mm
Body Diameter 12 mm
Nozzle Diameter 6 mm

Ni (Nickel) Specs:

Performance
Frequency Response 8 Hz to 80 kHz
THD+N < 0.005%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Gain 6.5 dB
Power Output 250 mW Continuous, 32 Ohms
Damping Factor > 100 @ 32 Ohms
Run Time 8 Hours, typical
Charge Time 30 minutes from full discharge
Physical Properties
Length 50mm
Width 30mm
Height 18mm
Weight 20 grams
Audio Jack 3.5mm TRRS (mic pass through)
Charging Jack Micro USB
Power Indicator Red/Yellow/Green
Body Material Polycarbonate

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