Astell&Kern - AK XB10
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Designed in
Korea
Ideal for Audiophiles
These DAC & Amps are designed for discerning music lovers. If audio quality is important to you, a set of DAC & Amps like these would be ideal.
You can expect these DAC & Amps to present you with a refined listening experience. The audio quality exhibited by these DAC & Amps is a beautiful mix of musicality, technical brilliance and high precision.
These DAC & Amps deliver a spacious & open soundstage that makes you feel you are sitting at a live concert. Experience the magic and delve into pure sonic tranquility!
Best Suited for Portable Use
For those who value them, being able to carry their favourite DAC & Amp equipment when they are on the move is invaluable.
These DAC & Amps offer the ultimate portability experience without sacrificing sound quality. If you’re someone who appreciates cutting-edge engineering, quality sound and portability, then look no further.
Designed to be trusty companions, these DAC & Amps are cleverly engineered with the latest technology to offer the ultimate combination of portability & Hi-Fidelity!
Ideal for Taking Calls
Sometimes, DAC & Amps embed a built-in microphone so you can make calls while on the go. If you are someone who is working from home and needs to do a conference call or a video call, you'll benefit from a DAC & Amp with a microphone.
You can expect these DAC & Amps to offer brilliant microphone quality and clear audio without connecting additional peripherals. Just plug them in, and express yourself!
Bluetooth with
aptX HD & AAC
Battery Life
DAC & Amps with built-in batteries offer easy operation without the annoyance of wires.
Battery life is a measurement of battery performance. It is the amount of time your DAC & Amps will still have enough juice to power your headphones or IEMs. It can be summed up; as how long a battery will last before your DAC & Amps need to be recharged.
Nothing interferes with your music, thanks to the high-performance and long-lasting battery. No interruptions, just pure sonic bliss!
2.5mm
Balanced Output
Multi-point Connection
Upto 1.8Vrms
Power Output
Battery Capacity of
350 mAh
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GET IN TOUCHA Dedicated Wireless DAC/Amp with Balanced Audio Outputs
The XB10 features a dedicated DAC that has been tuned using Astell&Kern's latest technologies. The amplifier drives just about any headphone while amplifying even the minutest of details. A standard-sized 3.5mm jack provides connectivity to maximum devices. The 2.5mm jack, on the other hand, is for those audio enthusiasts who are looking to enjoy a deeper level of sound. It eliminates ground noise and provides a balanced connection resulting in increased output.
The Astell&Kern XB10 is very flexible in terms of connectivity. It supports SBC, aptX™ and aptX™ HD codecs for Android devices and the AAC codec for iOS. Just turn on your smartphone, tablet or laptop's Bluetooth and you're good to go. Qualcomm aptX™ HD technology is capable of transmitting up to 24-bit/48 kHz audio that is faithful to the original audio file.
The XB10 is a game-changer providing solutions to all your problems. Along with high-quality music, it also lets you answer calls without having to access your phone. Answering/Declining calls just requires the tap of a button while the inbuilt mic makes for crystal-clear calls.
The XB10's design mimics the appearance of the scattering of light from a star. The surface is split into quadrants for easier operability. It is extremely lightweight and portable. Want to carry your music along? Simply clip the device to your shirt or bag and run along. The clip keeps your hands free and lets you flaunt Astell&Kern's classy light and shadow design.
The Astell&Kern XB10 is very flexible in terms of connectivity. It supports SBC, aptX™ and aptX™ HD codecs for Android devices and the AAC codec for iOS. Just turn on your smartphone, tablet or laptop's Bluetooth and you're good to go. Qualcomm aptX™ HD technology is capable of transmitting up to 24-bit/48 kHz audio that is faithful to the original audio file.
The XB10 is a game-changer providing solutions to all your problems. Along with high-quality music, it also lets you answer calls without having to access your phone. Answering/Declining calls just requires the tap of a button while the inbuilt mic makes for crystal-clear calls.
The XB10's design mimics the appearance of the scattering of light from a star. The surface is split into quadrants for easier operability. It is extremely lightweight and portable. Want to carry your music along? Simply clip the device to your shirt or bag and run along. The clip keeps your hands free and lets you flaunt Astell&Kern's classy light and shadow design.
Easy Connectivity and Controls
2.5mm Balanced
It is only natural that XB10 include a 2.5mm jack for audio enthusiasts. Enjoy a deeper level of sound through the AK XB10's balanced 2.5mm output.
3.5mm Single-Ended
This is the most commonly found headphone jack with which you can pair your less power-demanding headphones or in-ear monitors. It provides a secure connection ensuring a stable audio signal.
Built-In-Microphone
The AK XB10 supports voice calls and features a built-in microphone so that you can receive calls when using earphones without a microphone.
Play Key
Press the button once to receive a call while connected via Bluetooth and press and hold the button to reject a call. Easy peasy.
Accessories To Get You Started
1. Micro USB Cable
2. Detachable Clip
3. Quick Start Guide
4. Warranty Card
For an Audiophile looking to listen to music on the go with the convenience of their mobile phones, this is a priceless DAC. For me, the 2.5mm balanced output connectivity, makes this an audiophile essential that is a must-have in your collection.
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All things considered, the XB10 is impressive. Connection distances with wireless-loving devices are good. Haptics are good. Battery life is decent.
This impressive bite-size Bluetooth amp delivers excellent sound quality, decent battery life and plenty of useful features. Loud, detailed sound with plenty of bass, Balanced headphone output.
This little device can transform your favorite wired headphones wireless and capable of high-resolution audio streaming thanks to its aptX HD support.
If sound quality is something that really matters to you and you only want the very best from your smartphone, the XB10 is an incredibly worthwhile upgrade.
With gorgeous sound in an ultra-portable package, Astell & Kern’s XB10 Bluetooth amp is the best way to make your wired headphones wireless.
If you need something to walk around with that is exclusively designed as a Bluetooth device, I can confidently say that you won’t find anything smaller or better in quality than the AK XB10.
All You Need To Know About The Astell&Kern AK XB10
2.5mm Balanced
3.5mm Unbalanced
Bluetooth 4.1, Class2
A2DP (multi), AVRCP, HFP, HSP
SBC, AAC, aptX™, aptX™ HD
2.5mm Balanced : 1.8Vrms
3.5mm Unbalanced : 0.9Vrms
350mAh 3.7V lithium polymer rechargeable battery
Supported
Approximately 5 hours for music playing and phone calls
Up to 300 hours
Approximately 2 hours
Micro USB 5Pin (charging 5V 2A)
2.4 - 2.4835 GHz ISM Band
-10°C ~ 45°C (23°F ~ 113°F)
Maximum of 10 meters
0.81 oz (23 g)
1.97 ”(50 mm) [W] x 1.97 ”(50 mm) [H] x 0.48 ”(12.3 mm) [D]
Black
XB10
1. Astell&Kern AK XB10
2. Micro USB Cable
3. Detachable Clip
4. Quick Start Guide
5. Warranty Card
Don't sweat it, this
Astell&Kern - AK XB10 comes with a 1 Year warranty
from Astell&Kern that covers manufacturing defects.
All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.
Read more about Astell&Kern's warranty in
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Check out the most common questions our customers ask. Still have questions? Talk to our Headphone Gurus.
What is the battery life like?
You get approximately 5 hours for music playback and phone calls.
What is the output power like?
With 2.5 Balanced you get 1.8 Vrms and 0.9 Vrms with 3.5 Unbalanced.
What are the benefits of using 2.5mm balanced connection?
A standard-sized 3.5mm jack provides connectivity to maximum devices. The 2.5mm jack, on the other hand, is for those audio enthusiasts who are looking to enjoy a deeper level of sound. It eliminates ground noise and provides a balanced connection resulting in increased output.
What chipset is used for Bluetooth transmission?
The Astell&Kern AK XB10 uses Qualcomm CSR8675 for Bluetooth transmission.
Can you answer or reject calls?
Yes, it also lets you answer calls without having to access your phone. Answering/Declining calls just requires the tap of a button while the inbuilt mic makes for crystal-clear calls.
Where is Astell&Kern brand based?
Astell&Kern is a brand based in South Korea.
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This product is rated 4.3 of 5.0 stars.
It has received 717 reviews.
Customer Reviews
Update : I like to mention a serious issue about this product, it's bluetooth range is very poor like you if u r in a 100 sq feet room, if u move out more than 4 to 6 foots
It's lost the signal
Go 4 bundle offer then only it's worth for the money u pay
First of all thanks to headphone zone team , they doing excellent service for Indian audiophiles
Though am not an audiophile, Beginner
Speakers we can't enjoy anytime , but earphones/headphones is a personal thing
My first perfect purchase was audio technica m40x , that's 2017 from Flipkart at that time I don't know about HPZ guys
And just 2 months back bought Fiio FD1 from Amazon
I was pretty happy with m40x & fiio k1 dac
For all these 4 yrs, somewhat I planned to buy a Bluetooth DAC for convenience, though I strongly believe nothing can't compare with WIRED quality
Amazon , Flipkart search didn't fulfilled my Bluetooth DAC purchase , they just having that fiio btr.u & fiio btr5 one is priced 2300 that reviews said they are very average & btr5 got better reviews but it's 9k , am not ready to invest 9k for BT, cuz I believe BT is convenience only ..
At this time Google intro me about HPZ :)
After entering in to this site, I was just like...OMG...I entered a treasure hunt zone :)
Too many brands , too much options
Bought these Ak xb10 after read users
& expert reviews , which is almost flawless
So I bought these
Iam happy with the sound output...
but but but
they claimed 5 hrs battery life actually it's 3 hrs only if Ur volume is about 75%
And the worst part is for these 3 hrs we have to charge this for 2 full hrs (5v 2A)..phew this is really tough nowadays , cuz we using mobile phones with 5000mah battery charged in 30 mins...am always with my Mi powerbank ,like iPhone users ..lol :)
And the charging port is micro USB, thank God my Jiio WiFi had this :)so using that
Experiencing all these , read lot of reviews ..now I feel I would purchase fiio btr5 or shanling Up4 ..am writing these review after 10 days of my usage
So if Ur priority is BT DAC just spend some more and go 4 fiio btr5 or shanling Up4
Also I like to mention...don't compare WIRED & BT ...this AK xb10 BT sounds just slightly better than Fiio K1 dac ..(it's jus 3k), if anyone priority is quality alone , they should opt for wired.
WIRED IS WIRED ,
That's why
In just 10 days I made another purchase , hopefully I'll receive shanling ua2 by today, HPZ tempting like anything :) will update the review soon for that
Once again thanks HPZ team, and the playlist cards are just amazing, keep rocking our ears :)
P s request : please try to provide us JADE AUDIO products
Hey Shameer, we are pleased to see such a detailed and honest feedback from you. Thank you so much for taking time and sharing it with everyone. It will be of a great help to anyone who is looking to purchase this product. We are also happy to hear that you had a great experience with us. We always strive to make sure our customers have a great listening experience!
Happy listening! :)
Getting right down to the meat of it, this little device has so much to offer than what just meets the eye.
1. Gorgeous upgrade sound quality ( I use the AK Billie Jeans)
2. Good portability, and it comes with a neat little clip. And the way in which it is designed allows it to stay put in one place despite rough use with NO rattling to speak of
3. It has a "button locking mechanism" neatly integrated with the power button to prevent accidental key activation
These design consideration make this devices' worth seems more than the value asked for.
After lots of mixed reviews on YouTube. I still went with the AK XB10 as they were on discount (thanks Headphone Zone) and this was one of my best investment in my audiophile collection.
The size is really compact.
It has Play pause, volume Up/Down and bluetooth controls on top.
You have 2 buttons for changing track, micro USB for charging and power on/off controls on the side.
It comes with the mounting clip as well.
Im using this with v-Moda Forza metallo which is suggested by Headphone Zone. The combination works extremely well. This pair has become my go to gear for audio listening. I have tried this with other headphones too and the sound is really crisp. The bass is punchy and sound is extremely clear. You also have an option to enable and disable DTC I usually keep this in and yes it does make a difference.
I have had my issues with Headphone Zone but I have to say. Thank you for your recommendation and amazing prising. I would never have bought them blindly on the full prise, but discounts makes experiments possible. And ofcourse your recommendation never fails. Super Happy!!!
Additionally, I also received Genre based Audiophile playlist cards which can be scanned on Spotify which was super awesome.
So glad to know that you love them:) We look forward to serving you again. Happy listening!
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