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IK ARC On-Ear D/A Converter & Headphone Amplifier

Esi Audiotechnik
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  • Accurate headphone correction hardware system
  • Physical-modelled virtual studio monitoring
  • ESS SABRE 32-bit DAC
  • Supports 200+ headphone profiles
  • Standalone mixing with onboard presets

$579.00

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ARC ON·EAR – Studio-Grade Monitoring, Anywhere You Go

Short Product Summary (for Above-the-Fold section)

ARC ON·EAR transforms any pair of headphones into a trusted studio reference. With precision calibration, physical-modelled virtual monitoring, and an audiophile-grade DAC/amp, it delivers the accuracy of world-class monitors — right in your headphones. Mix, master, and produce with confidence wherever you are.

Why ARC ON·EAR Changes Everything

Traditional headphones — even high-end reference models — distort the truth. Their frequency response is never perfectly flat, their stereo field is exaggerated, and their tone colours your perspective. The result?
Inaccurate decisions, endless revisions, and mixes that simply don’t translate.

ARC ON·EAR solves this. Completely.
This standalone hardware system corrects your headphone response and recreates the sonic experience of mixing on real studio monitors — without plug-ins, without artificial reverbs, and without guesswork.

ARC ON·EAR hardware with USB-C and analogue inputs

Key Benefits

  • Mix with confidence, not uncertainty

  • Neutral, accurate, monitor-like listening

  • Hardware-based headphone correction

  • 200+ supported headphone profiles

  • High-end ESS SABRE® 32-bit DAC

  • Ultra-low-distortion headphone amplifier

  • Virtual monitoring of 20+ studio monitors

  • 15+ consumer playback systems

  • No plug-ins, no DAW CPU usage

  • Works anywhere — standalone mode with rechargeable battery

  • USB-C and analogue inputs

  • Save & load 5 custom profiles

ARC ON·EAR standalone DAC/amp with controls

A Reliable, Accurate Reference — Every Time

Precision Calibration Built on Real Measurements

Every headphone model has a unique tonal fingerprint. ARC ON·EAR uses professionally measured calibration curves to correct these irregularities with surgical accuracy.
The result is transparent, consistent, and trustworthy monitoring on any supported headphone model.

Consistent Sound Across All Setups

Calibration profiles are created using the exact same amplifier circuit built into ARC ON·EAR, ensuring your sound remains consistent across sessions, locations, and headphones.

Real Studio Monitors — In Your Headphones

Unlike plug-ins that rely on impulse responses and artificial reverbs, ARC ON·EAR relies on advanced physical modelling — the same method used in high-end acoustic simulation.

You get:

  • Natural width

  • True depth

  • Realistic frequency response

  • Zero artificial colouring

It’s the closest thing to sitting in a tuned control room — while using headphones.

ARC ON·EAR with supported headphone models list

Virtual Monitoring That Goes Further

Instantly check your mix on:

  • Top-tier studio monitors

  • Popular nearfields

  • Mastering rooms

  • Hi-fi systems

  • Phone speakers

  • TV speakers

  • Laptops

  • Earbuds

  • Car stereos

ARC ON·EAR lets you hear exactly how your mix translates across real-world playback systems — all without removing your headphones.

ARC ON·EAR virtual monitoring setup

Uncompromising Audio Quality

Elite-Level Hardware Components

  • ESS SABRE® 32-bit DAC — exceptional dynamic range

  • High-damping-factor amplifier — full control over drivers

  • Ultra-low distortion — pristine clarity

  • Digitally controlled analogue volume — accurate, clean gain staging

Whether mixing, mastering, or enjoying music, ARC ON·EAR provides audiophile-grade performance.

Effortless Control Software

The included ARC ON·EAR software gives you full command:

  • Quick and simple profile setup

  • Select from 200+ headphone models

  • Fine-tune frequency preference

  • Manage virtual monitors

  • Save up to 5 presets

  • Customise the Function button

  • Update firmware/features as they expand

Once configured, ARC ON·EAR works fully standalone for up to 4 hours on a single charge.

FAQ

Does ARC ON·EAR work without a computer?

Yes. After setup, ARC ON·EAR runs fully standalone and can be used anywhere.

Do I need plug-ins or a DAW?

No. All correction and virtual monitoring happen in hardware.

How accurate is the correction?

Profiles are measured using professional rigs and calibrated specifically for ARC ON·EAR’s amplifier circuit.

Does it support my headphones?

ARC ON·EAR already includes 200+ profiles, with frequent updates.

Can I mix professionally on it?

Yes. ARC ON·EAR is designed for professional mixing, mastering, and production.

ARC ON·EAR isn’t just another audio device — it’s a complete monitoring revolution.
Whether you’re producing at home, travelling, or working late at night, ARC ON·EAR ensures you hear exactly what a professional engineer hears in a world-class studio.

It’s accuracy.
It’s freedom.
It’s confidence — anywhere.

Weight 170 kg
Dimensions 7.9 × 7.7 × 3.5 cm
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Esi Audiotechnik

Specification

Feature Specification
Type Active FRFR guitar cabinet with DSP and IR loader
Power Output 350W RMS / 700W Peak – Class-D amplifier
Speaker Configuration 1 x 12” custom Celestion speaker + 1” high-frequency compression driver
Frequency Response Full-range, flat-response (FRFR), optimised for guitar tones
Max SPL 132 dB
EQ 3-band EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble)
AMP TONE Control Yes – exclusive DSP-based dynamic tone/resonance modelling
IR Loader Yes – import custom impulse responses
Presets 8 programmable slots (AMP TONE + EQ + IR per preset)
Inputs 2 x XLR/TRS combo (Main + AUX input)
Output 1 x Balanced XLR out (Pre/Post switchable), GND lift
MIDI I/O 1 x In / 1 x Out via TRS
USB USB-C for IR management, firmware updates
Controls Master Volume, AUX Volume, EQ knobs, AMP TONE knob, GND Lift switch
Construction Durable wooden cabinet, integrated tilt-back legs
Design Swappable magnetic grill cloth (Gold or Silver options)
Dimensions Approx. 445 x 445 x 355 mm
Weight Approx. 13.8 kg

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