Dita Audio - Prelude - Dynamic Driver IEM
DITA's new (e)ntry-level Top Of The Line single dynamic driver earphone with performance that belies its price point, and build quality that is synonymous with the brand.
From the its inception with the Answer, which launched in 2012, DITA has been associated with an unyielding dedication to the single dynamic driver, and excellent build quality.
With Prelude, DITA raises the bar to a performance level unheard of at this price point.
Serving as DITA’s newest entry-level earphones, DITA hopes that Prelude will serve to uplist and augment listening sessions both on the go, and during quiet, still moments.
Sound
The Prelude’s final sound signature is a combination of sound acoustic principles realized through mechanical design and engineering, as well as a matured approach to dynamic driver design.
The Dynamic Driver mounted inside Prelude is based on the original Truth driver. Updated with dual magnets for greater linearity in power response, this impressive driver produces a mild V-shaped tuning with an impressive focus on technicalities, bringing a classic flagship-level driver into a far more affordable package.
The dual magnet design also allows for a quick response from the driver, giving it a crispy attack and smooth, natural decay, giving a life-like reproduction of any track that’s thrown its way.
The result is a very non-intrusive yet musical bass response across a wide range of genres, and sets a solid foundation for the rest of the frequencies to build upon.
Prelude takes after DITA’s original entry-level earphones, the Truth with an equally sweet and luscious mid-range, sporting amazing vocal clarity and a natural timbre to set the stage.
The baffle design, which is a vent that directs airflow in certain directions, controls the mid-range and works to minimize low frequency bleeds into the all-important mid-range frequencies.
This allows every instrument to have their own place in the space created, allowing one to hear each instrument and vocal in their individual positions, plotting a stage that is not claustrophobic or cramped in presentation.
This results in a mid-range that is clear and present, without ever being shouty, while maintaining enough low-end to satiate even the most visceral bass lovers.
The incredible treble extension is a hallmark of DITA sound, and is unmistakably present in the Prelude. Present, but still balanced and inoffensive, the Prelude gives listeners a feel for DITA’s specialty, without being harsh, sibilant or fatiguing.
This airiness allows for listeners to gain a sensation of additional headroom, further reinforcing the impressive soundstage of the Prelude.
The technical performance of the Prelude gives listeners an accurate and well-defined layering, presenting each individual source of sound independent of each-other. The soundstage further enhances the listening experience and presents tracks with spatial depth and height, rounding off technical prowess of the Prelude.
Combined with its versatile tuning, Prelude performs well in a variety of genres and caters to many listening preferences, injecting excitement into the experience it showcases, making sure to capture the hearts and ears of many.
ANTE DAC-Amp Dongle
Every Prelude will come with its own DAC-Amp dongle, ANTE, as a part of the accessory package.
Simple in design, yet incredibly capable. ANTE is not just an adapter using your phone’s USB-C analog output, but an entire USB-C DAC-Amp dongle that is an optimal match for Prelude.
Sporting Hi-Res capabilities, ANTE supports up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM decoding, ensuring your highest quality music files do not lose any quality from downsampling and compression.
Even more impressive is the extremely low power draw of ANTE, making it incredibly power efficient as a dongle, so your devices do not suffer from a significantly shorter battery life from a traditional analog adapter.
ANTE has a standby current draw of 1.5mA with no music playing, making it inconsequential to power consumption when not in use while plugged in, and going up to an average of 45mA when in use, making it extremely efficient for both scenarios.
ANTE works with all USB-C equipped devices, ensuring an accessible listening experience with various smartphones, tablets, computers and more.
With a dark, noiseless background, ANTE is extremely clean as a source, pairing beautifully with Prelude for a clean and consistent sound. 
