Q1
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ACTIVO X DITA
Q1
Q1 project between DITA Audio and ACTIVO, two brands committed to providing the ultimate user experience in music anywhere and any time.
This relationship began in 2012 at the Ultimate Sound Festival(USF) in Beijing, China.
Through the close cooperation of engineers and creators from both brands, the Q1 IEM delivers a richer sound and enhanced detail with its upgraded MOCCA2 cable and brass-encased dynamic driver. Crafted using DITA Audio’s signature ultra-clear resin chassis technology, the refined design ensures that all music lovers can enjoy an ultimate sound experience in their daily lives.
ACTIVO Q1
DISCOVER SONIC BRILLIANCE WITH Q1
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The Q1 features a modified 9.8mm PM1+ Dynamic Driver with increased windings on the voice coil, housed in a brass casing meticulously coated in white to match the P1 player. This design enhances the richness and smoothness of lows and mids, complemented by a Knowles balanced armature driver for augmented, airy highs. The Q1 aims to serve as the perfect companion for the P1 Player.
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Paired with DITA’s distinctive ultra-clear slow-pour resin chassis, the Q1 promises a unique synergy when used with Activo’s P1 Digital Audio Player.
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Additionally, the Q1 features the MOCCA2 cable—a robust upgrade from the original 16-strand MOCCA Cable, now consisting of 32 conductors from Cardas. The Q1’s accessory package includes a full set of 5 pairs of Final Audio Type-E Eartips and an exclusive Activo x DITA Mini Tanos Storage Box, this time with a dark-blue clasp and custom liner to protect both your case and earphones.
DITA AUDIO
Brand introduction
DITA builds products embodying a quest for the sublime, based on the premise that a well-crafted product is an experience in itself.
Beyond the realm of audio, DITA looks to engage partners and clientele with a curiosity and passion for complete design integration and execution.
Driving collaborative ventures in the fields of design, engineering and manufacturing to that end.
Established in 1971, DITA’s parent company, Packagers Pte. Ltd, possesses 47 years of research and experience in automation and engineering: treasured and translated into the uncompromising commitment to craft imbued within every DITA product.
DITA is a component of ENTRA, an idea-to-engineering entity with over a century of engineering expertise and experience.
Internal Structure
The Q1 features DITA Audio’s PM1+ Driver, a 9.8mm dynamic driver, this driver was originally custom built for DITA’s Project M and housed within a brass casing for the Q1.
The engine behind the Q1’s sound, the PM1+ is responsible for the texture and characteristics behind the Q1’s signature. With the driver itself boasting a full-range sound with clarity, speed and a punchy bass.
Brass
Brass is a metal historically treasured by aristocracies and dignitaries and has been in wind instruments since the ancient Greeks and Romans discovered its tonal qualities, namely a deep full, luxuriantly musical resonance. Also, It provides clear and articulate sound quality and has warm and rich tonality with producing rich and smooth of lows, bright of highs.
The Q1 Dynamic Driver’s Brass casing lends itself to the tonal richness and clarity of its sound.
Helping the Q1 deliver a warm and resonant sound augmented with exceptional detail.
Adding a hint of romance and sweetness on the foundation of the Project M’s sound.
Custom Built 32 Strand Cable
– Conductors by CARDAS
Keeping in DITA's tradition of custom-building cables for every earphone.
The Q1 is equipped with a custom build cable constructed of 32 strands of Cardas conductors per cable, twisted to DITA's specifications and jacketed in a flexible PVC outer layer.
This cable also comes equipped with DITA's APV2 with 3.5mm and 4.4mm interchangeable adaptors, future-proofing the Q1 for use in the modern listener's ever-evolving rig.
Components
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Awesome Plug Version 2 3.5mm single-ended Adaptor (Translucent)
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Awesome Plug Version 2 4.4mm balanced Adaptor (Translucent)
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Activo x DITA Branded Mini Tanos Systainer Case
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Final Type-E Eartips in 5 sizes with Final Audio case