Skip to Content Skip to Main Menu
Discover more

MEDIA

Media Coverage

Media Coverage

Astell&Kern × VOLK Audio STELLA In-Ear Monitors

04.29.2026
Stella

STELLA is the culmination of three disciplines guided by a single pursuit of truth in sound:

  • Astell&Kern, representing the precision of modern engineering
  • VOLK Audio, defining the architecture of design and acoustic form
  • Michael Graves, the five-time GRAMMY Award–winning mastering engineer who understands the line between control and emotion

Built on a 12-driver quadbrid system with a 6-way crossover network and five precision sound tubes, STELLA unites four transducer technologies — dynamic, balanced armature, planar magnetic, and electrostatic, into one coherent acoustic architecture. Each component was developed for its distinct role and tuned through precise control of phase, pressure, and motion to achieve tonal accuracy, spatial coherence, and full-spectrum balance.

Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, combined with a stainless-steel faceplate frame and 9H sapphire crystal, the chassis reflects the same discipline that shapes its sound: nothing decorative, nothing redundant. Every contour, cavity, and vent exists to preserve acoustic integrity.

STELLA represents an unprecedented collaboration where engineering, design, and artistry converge into an instrument meticulously crafted for mastering-level precision yet deeply engaging for personal listening.

The Astell&Kern × VOLK Audio STELLA will be available for $3,900.

Scroll Down
Scroll Up