Shanling AE10: a flagship all-balanced-armature IEM with ten drivers per side (four Sonion, two Knowles, four custom) on a six-way crossover, plus two switches for four sound profiles. With a 4.4 mm balanced cable and 5.3 g earpieces, it suits listeners moving up from hybrids who already own a balanced DAP or dongle.
Who the Shanling AE10 is for
Upgraders from hybrid IEMs: A pure balanced-armature design with ten drivers per side: two sub-bass and two bass Sonion units, three custom mid units, two Knowles treble drivers and a custom ultra-high driver.
Owners of balanced sources: The 1.3 m eight-core single-crystal copper cable ends in a 4.4 mm plug, so it is ready for a DAP or dongle rather than a laptop's built-in jack.
Listeners who like to tune: Two tuning switches select four profiles: balanced default, elevated bass, extra clarity and detail, or the most dynamic setting.
Fit-sensitive ears: Multi-armature IEMs rely on a good seal, and the box includes 15 pairs of eartips to find yours; each earpiece weighs 5.3 g.
Cable rollers: Standard 0.78 mm 2-pin sockets take aftermarket cables when you want a different termination.
Skip it if: your player or dongle only has a 3.5 mm jack; the included cable is terminated in 4.4 mm only, so you would need an adapter or a second cable.
Shanling AE10 key specs
Drivers: 10 balanced armatures per side (4 Sonion, 4 custom, 2 Knowles)
Crossover: Fourth-order, six-way
Impedance: 12 Ω
Sensitivity: 113 ± 3 dB
Frequency response: 12 Hz – 40 kHz
Tuning: 2 switches, 4 sound profiles
Connector: 0.78 mm 2-pin
Cable: 1.3 m, 8-core single-crystal copper, 4.4 mm balanced plug
Weight: 5.3 g per earpiece
Genuine Shanling stock. Free shipping on every order, 45-day returns, 1-year warranty.
Shanling AE10 vs similar options
vs FiiO FA19: Also all balanced armature, but on MMCX with both 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm plugs included; the AE10 uses 0.78 mm 2-pin and a 4.4 mm-only cable, so match it to your source.
vs Shanling ME900: Shanling's hybrid alternative pairs two dynamic drivers with six armatures and includes 2.5, 3.5 and 4.4 mm plugs on MMCX; pick the AE10 for an all-armature build on 0.78 mm 2-pin.
vs Shanling Moria: Shanling's single-dynamic-driver IEM, with a 10.2 mm titanium-coated driver in a titanium shell; the AE10 instead stacks ten balanced armatures per side, so choose by driver type.
Yes. Every unit we sell is genuine and brand-new, shipped in its original packaging, and backed by our 1-year TonePier warranty and 45-day returns.
Where does my order ship from, and how long does it take?
Every order ships from our warehouse in China, with full tracking, and most orders ship within 3 business days. Shipping is free on every order; most US orders arrive within 7–15 business days and most orders to other countries within 7–20 business days — see our shipping policy for details.
What if it isn't for me?
You get 45 days to decide. Keep the packaging, keep it in like-new condition, and send it back for a refund. Ear tips unsealed for hygiene reasons are fine — we expect you to actually listen.
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