118 MACWORLD APRIL 2020
PLAYLISTIMAGE: ASTELL&KERNAstell&Kern’s $1,299 AK T9iE
(go.macworld.com/t9ie)
in-ear-monitor headphones
are as beautiful as they are
expensive. They’re tuned specifically for
pairing with the company’s stellar high-res
digital audio players (go.macworld.com/
dgpl). If you own one—or you just value
high performance and beautiful
craftsmanship—you’ll want to give
these gems a serious look and a
long listen.Astell&Kern T9iE in-ear monitor
headphones: Spectacular sound,
with a price to match
Designed in cooperation with Beyerdynamic and built by hand, these headphones deliver
superb, reference-grade audio performance, build quality, and industrial design.
BY THEO NICOLAKIS