volk audio ÉTOILE REVIEW ARCHIVE
ARCHIVAL RELEASE | NOVEMBER 1, 2025
INDUSTRY FEATURE
Jude Mansilla, founder of Head-Fi.org, introduces the VOLK ÉTOILE to the world ahead of its industry premiere at CanJam Singapore 2025.
video reviews
All international reviews have English closed captions (CC) available
A Wonderful New Beginning | Eniga Fotos Reviews
VOLK Audio x SoCal CanJam 2025 | Head-Fi.org
A NEW Flagship IEM Contender? | Bloom Audio
VOLK Audio ÉTOILE HKAV Impressions | Joyce’s Review
A new Star on the block | MakeItWain
ÉTOILE takes center stage in Bloom Audio’s 2025 Flagship IEM Roundup | Bloom Audio
AIUTO X E-Earphones ÉTOILE Overview | E-Earphones (Japanese)
VOLK Audio ÉTOILE Flagship Review | E-Earphones (Japanese)
VOLK Audio ÉTOILE – A Fine-Dining Experience in Sound | Portable Wave (Korean)
Combining monster-level detail with powerful musicality | ECT (Cantonese)
VOLK Audio ÉTOILE – Recreating the Studio Monitor Listening Experience | Lokwood / 樂活道 (Cantonese)
ÉTOILE – A Flagship IEM That Captures the Energy of a Live Band | GChannel Ultra (Cantonese)
wRITTEN REviews
“The ÉTOILE is a world-class performer — gorgeously smooth and detailed, with perfect bass weight, natural vocals, and top-tier clarity. One of the best IEMs to be launched in 2025.”
Marcus Downey, HEADFONICS
Volk Audio Etoile Review
Felix, Headfonia.com
A Star is born - VOLK Audio ÉTOILE
Thomas Scharfenberg, Audio Essence
A Shining Star | Volk Audio ÉTOILE Review
Stephen Kostas, Bloom Audio
First Look: Volk Audio ÉTOILE
Twister6
Volk Audio ÉTOILE Review – IEM without the additives!
Troy Pfeifer, Audio Rabbit Hole
Volk Audio Étoile Review
Josh Chang, Audio Essence
AV Watch ÉTOILE Review (Japanese)
Kentaro Yamazaki, AV Watch
VOLK Audio ÉTOILE Review (Japanese)
Sandal Audio
the people
Community-driven impressions, reviews, and shared experiences on Head-Fi.org
“If you're looking for a relaxed sound that is effortless in it's presentation, and you're chasing realism/accuracy with preferences in the mids. This one's worth a try.”
— Jmanpd, Head-Fi.org
“The Etoile is the IEM I'd pick if you put a gun to my head and told me I had to pick one thing to listen to for all eternity. It has the best instrumental separation I've heard, with excellent dynamics and great texture.”
— MVVRaz, Head-Fi.org