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Lumen/Umbra Aeterna by R&W (LUA) is an art-inspired IEM brand, using earphones and tuning to explore the messages and philosophies within artistic expression. In collaboration with Taiwanese artist Cypress Tsai, who drew inspiration from LUA’s designs, each earphone model—Serendipity, Synchronicity, and Celestian—serves as a canvas, with sound as the brush, capturing the journey of soulmates from first encounter to transcendent union.
In line with R&W’s guiding philosophy of “musicality over technicality,” LUA moves beyond the typical driver-stacking trend to embody a “less is more” approach. The result is a nuanced, immersive experience that embodies the idea that "hearing is believing."
SERENDIPITY (Coming Spring 2025)
USD$550.00
[serendipity]
n. The occurrence of an unexpected, fortunate discovery. A moment when two paths cross in a way that feels guided by something beyond chance, as if the encounter was written long before it came to be.
The LUA Serendipity debuts as an entry-level IEM that focuses on atmospheric depth and vast dynamics, delivering a sound both impactful and full-bodied, evoking the warm, enveloping acoustics of a concert hall’s back rows—all made possible by R&W's "Magna Resonus" advanced driver technology. True to its name, Serendipity is an ode to those unexpected encounters in life that unfold into something profoundly meaningful—inviting you to rediscover music as though falling in love for the very first time.
Spec:
Powered by R&W "Magna Resonus" Advanced Driver Tech
Sensitivity: 112dB spl/mw @ 1kHz
Resistance: 23 Ohms @ 1kHz
Stock Cable: Melodia 1986
Material: Ultra-Compressed Composite Forged Copper Wire
Shielding: T-S16 Silver-Ion-Coated Shielding
Strands: 4 Strands
SYNCHRONICITY (Coming Spring/Summer 2025)
USD$770.00
[synchronicity]
n. The simultaneous occurrence of events that seem meaningfully related, yet lack a clear cause. A resonance between two souls, hinting at an invisible harmony and a shared journey waiting to be realized, suggesting that unseen forces may gently guide their paths to converge once more.
Synchronicity arrives as the mid-range expression in LUA’s collection, embodying a soundscape imbued by R&W’s Magna Resonus technology. While Serendipity sweeps listeners into grand, immersive spaces, Synchronicity unfolds with a mature subtlety, each note steeped in refined elegance. Its focus on smooth, resonant mids and highs invites a listening journey marked by clarity and poise, ideal for prolonged enjoyment. Like a fated reunion, Synchronicity offers a harmonious, familiar beauty that lingers—revealing itself more intimately with every listen.
Spec:
Powered by R&W "Magna Resonus" Advanced Driver Tech
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Resistance:
Stock Cable - Melodia 1986
Material: Ultra-Compressed Composite Forged Copper Wire
Shielding: T-S16 Silver-Ion-Coated Shielding
Strands: 4 Strands
CELESTIAN (Coming Spring/Summer 2025)
USD$1590.00 (TBA, subject to change)
[celest-ian]
n. Embodying the essence of the divine and transcendent, it signifies a bond that is both ethereal and grounding, reflecting a connection that transcends the ordinary and whispers of a shared destiny woven through time and space.
The pinnacle of LUA, Celestian is both a statement and a harmonious marriage, blending R&W’s Magna Resonus technology’s grand soundscapes with the finesse of balanced tuning to elevate every musical detail. This flagship model delivers a sound that is both crisp and effortlessly powerful, meeting the needs of both audiophiles and professionals alike. Designed in part as a professional-grade monitor, Celestian reveals the depth and texture within every track. It is a meeting point of passion and precision—capturing the dual essence of LUA as it guides listeners through a journey of musical transcendence.
Spec:
Powered by R&W "Magna Resonus" Advanced Driver Tech
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Stock Cable - Melodia 1989
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