The Astell & Kern AURA ranks #51 out of 749 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Prices on this page were last checked October 12, 2026 at 4:13 PM UTC. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date/time and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
#51 Astell & Kern AURA Discontinued eBay
Pros: Measured response gives it an excellent Harman preference score of 82 with a 1.53 dB spread, and its mids sit within about 0.6 dB of target, so vocals and instruments sound natural. Bass is lifted about 2.6 dB with extension to 20 Hz, giving kick drums and bass lines extra weight. Upper treble lifts about 5.4 dB for extra air and sparkle. It uses 2 x 8mm dynamic + 9 x balanced armature with an easy 10.5 ohm load.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. A 5.9 dB peak near 8.8 kHz can make cymbals and sibilance sound sharp.
| Released | May 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.53 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Hybrid |
| Drivers | 2 x 8mm dynamic + 9 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 24kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 82 (measured by HypetheSonics, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 10.5 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 115 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-0.5 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.05 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -2.6 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +0.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 696 Hz | +2.7 dB | 0.97 |
| Peak | 164 Hz | -2.5 dB | 0.87 |
| Peak | 58 Hz | +0.9 dB | 1.03 |
| Peak | 2,154 Hz | +0.8 dB | 1.72 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -5.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 3,706 Hz | -1.1 dB | 2.16 |
| Peak | 3,099 Hz | +1.5 dB | 4.15 |
| Peak | 9,625 Hz | -0.2 dB | 5.98 |
| Peak | 5,276 Hz | -0.6 dB | 6.00 |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples