Elysian Acoustic Labs Pilgrim Review

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Elysian Acoustic Labs is best known for its ultra-premium IEMs, including the much-lauded Annihilator and Diva, halo-tier products that have set trends in the IEM space… while costing $3,000 and $1,300 respectively. The Elysian Pilgrim is a different beast entirely. Aimed at bringing that high-end sound quality to a more accessible price point, the Pilgrim uses a combination of three Sonion balanced armatures and a custom-developed 9.2mm dynamic driver. 

The Pilgrim is entering the market in a price category with major competition: the Moondrop x Crinacle DUSK and Thieaudio Hype 4 are truly excellent and priced competitively, so the Pilgrim needs to do something special to stand out. It succeeds, offering one of the most detailed sounds I’ve encountered in a hybrid pair of IEMs. It’s well into the mid-fi region at $399, but is a strong contender 

Specifications

• Current Price: $399 (HiFiGo) 
• Drivers: 
  • 1x Custom 9.2mm LSR Dynamic Drivers
  • 3x Sonion Balanced Armature Drivers
  • 3-Way Crossover System
• Impedance: 9 Ohms @1khz
• Frequency Response: 10hz~20khz
• Sensitivity: 101db @1khz @100mV

Elysian Acoustic Labs Pilgrim — First Impressions and Key Features 

The Elysian Pilgrim comes with a lot of anticipation. Following the Annihilator and Diva, expectations are high for a more accessible take on Elysian’s tuning and acoustic innovation. First impressions are very positive, starting with unboxing. 

The IEMs come in a decorative white box that holds the IEMs in foam cutouts, a white leatherette travel case, a nicely braided silver cable, and a set of premium JVC SpinFit silicone ear tips. The accessories are sparse but the presentation is impressive.

This is in large part to the stunning faceplates. The Pilgrim is crafted from milled stainless steel which, on top of looking great, is also more resistant to oxidization. Polished arcs adorn each face plate with a matte finish applied to the spaces between. Artistically positioned vents trace the internal arcs. There’s a sense