Headphone Zone, India's premier audiophile destination, has announced a partnership with ddHiFi to introduce two co-branded in-ear monitors (IEMs) — the Iris, priced at Rs 2,999, and the Skyfall, priced at Rs 3,999. These models represent a significant breakthrough in the budget segment, featuring solid 3D-printed medical-grade resin shells and premium driver materials typically reserved for flagship IEMs costing several times more.
Availability and Pricing
The Headphone Zone x ddHiFi Iris and Skyfall are now available for purchase at headphonezone.in. Customers can also experience them at the Headphone Zone Experience Studio in Mumbai and at Headphone Connect events across India.
Innovative Design and Materials
The Iris and Skyfall are the first budget IEMs to feature fully solid resin construction, a design approach previously seen only in high-end models like Moondrop Blessing 3 and DITA Audio Project M. The Iris utilizes a beryllium-plated diaphragm, while the Skyfall incorporates a nano-titanium diaphragm paired with a custom balanced armature.
Founder's Vision
Raghav Somani, Founder and CEO of Headphone Zone, stated: "We wanted to create value for beginner audiophiles, but Demond Ding challenged us to do something never done before in the budget segment. That conversation became the Iris and Skyfall."
Iris: Single Dynamic Driver IEM
Inspired by the Goo Goo Dolls track, the Iris is a single dynamic driver IEM with a 10mm beryllium-plated diaphragm. It is tuned to highlight vocals and instruments, departing from the typical V-shaped or bass-heavy tuning of budget IEMs. The Iris ships with a 3.5mm silver-plated OFC cable and pairs naturally with the Headphone Zone x ddHiFi Hi-Res DAC. It is best suited for rock, acoustic, pop, R&B, and jazz genres.
Skyfall: Hybrid IEM
Named after Adele's iconic track, the Skyfall is a hybrid IEM featuring 1DD + 1BA drivers with a two-way crossover. It is tuned warm and full-bodied, delivering smooth treble for fatigue-free listening during long sessions. The Skyfall comes with a 4.4mm balanced silver-plated OFC cable and pairs with the Headphone Zone x ddHiFi Hi-Res DAC Pro. It is ideal for cinematic music, soundtracks, hip-hop, and electronic genres.
Unique Aesthetics
Each pair of Iris and Skyfall features hand-painted marbled faceplates, sealed under clear resin. The Iris is finished in marbled green, while the Skyfall comes in marbled blue. Since the marbling is handcrafted, no two pairs are identical, making every IEM a one-of-a-kind piece.
