For those unfamiliar
with planar magnetic headphones, the design uses a thin membrane excited by a magnet to create sound (as opposed to the cone and coil design of most headphones), making them notorious power hounds.
SUSVARA represents yet another step forward in what is possible
with planar magnetic technology.»
World - renowned headphone manufacturer Audeze is bringing its tech to the gaming world, infusing its new Mobius headphones
with planar magnetic drivers, head - tracking technology, and more.
The exception is manufacturer Audeze, which sells on - ear headphones and even in - ear buds
with planar magnetic construction.
For audiophiles, Audeze is outfitting the Mobius
with planar magnetic drivers — a technology that trades the standard copper wire voice coil typically found in dynamic drivers for a very thin diaphragm with voice coils sandwiched between two magnets.
Nevertheless, I continually noted that the one area where (for me) the the Wave 5 fell short was the refinement and delicacy I've experienced
with planar magnetic cans.
We know what you're thinking: What's all the hubbub
with planar magnetics?
Not exact matches
Stacking up two «atomic sandwiches» yields coupled excited charge states across the
planar interface
with the
magnetic direction or «spin state» becoming aligned for a large population of electrons.
The new LCD - 4 open - back reference headphone is meticulously hand - built using the finest, most luxurious materials combined
with cutting - edge
planar magnetic technology.
This year, Blue is stepping up that effort
with a new flagship headphone pair that extends its ambitions to a higher stratum: the Blue Ella cost $ 699.99 and are built around
planar magnetic technology.
While there are several HiFiMan
planar magnetic options below $ 400, they don't quite go toe to toe
with the M1060 in any category but comfort.
The Monolith M1060 is a beast of a set of headphones, weighing in at 1.1 lbs (500g)
with enormous ear cups, mostly - metal and wood construction, and 106 mm
planar magnetic drivers.
The release of these cans levels a shot across the bow of
planar magnetic headphones up to $ 1,200, as they can go toe to toe
with anything in that segment of the market for $ 299.99.
They were pioneers in putting (a proprietary)
planar magnetic designs
with extremely thin - film driver materials and powerful custom magnets inside their headphones.
If you're undeterred, experimenting
with your first open - back
planar magnetic cans, or simply trying to eke more power out of a reliable studio workhorse, know that our top picks here are capable of driving almost any exotic headphones you own — or might buy.
Having made their name in
planar magnetic headphones, HiFiMan tried their hand at some headphones
with dynamic speakers: and the results are really good.
A built - in Class AB amp guarantees these
planar magnetic headphones sound their best
with any source.
As
with the company's other products, the Mobius headphones still use
planar magnetic tech, but now, in addition to working
with a standard aux connection, the headphones will support USB - C connection and, for the first time, Bluetooth
The company says that Ella combines Blue's
planar magnetic technology
with an on - board amp and large, high - capacity cabinets to deliver a perfect blend of accuracy and impact.
But these cans sell for a mere $ 449, despite being the first to pack
planar magnetic drivers in a closed - back design, delivering big, spacious audio
with little distortion.
With this in mind, it's quite an achievement that companies like Monoprice are creating affordable
planar magnetic headphones and have even miniaturized the technology to fit into an in - ear headphone: the Monoprice Monolith M300.
Blue Microphones expands its amplified headphone lineup
with the Ella
planar -
magnetic and Sadie Hi - Fi
The headphones feature several of Audeze's proprietary technologies
with 80 x 70 - millimeter
planar magnetic drivers.
Combining luxury, comfort and style
with the world's most advanced
planar magnetic technology, our headphones deliver the ultimate listening experience.
So when Oppo announced they were entering the high - end headphone market
with the $ 1099 PM - 1
planar magnetic headphone and $ 1199 HA - 1 headphone amplifier and DAC, many were taken aback.
Audeze celebrates the Sine for being the first on - ear
planar magnetic headphone, but for my money, I don't see any portability advantage
with the Sine over the already established Oppo PM3.
Audeze caught our imagination last year
with Sine, the superb
planar magnetic on - ear headphones.
The $ 299.99 over-ear cans feature
planar magnetic drivers, and are the result of a collaboration
with pro-audio manufacturer Fostex.
Unlike the conventional piston - style drivers we see so often in home speakers and traditional headphones,
planar magnetics use ultra-thin sheets of transparent film
with very flat wires running through them.
As we've come to expect from a refined pair of
planar magnetic headphones, Blue's Ella offer a vivid expression of clean and clear sound wrought
with detailed reproduction of instrumental textures, a wide and well - balanced soundstage, and the kind of fluidity and presence in the upper register that traditional dynamic drivers struggle to achieve.
On the technical front, the HE - 400S challenges the status quo
with newly - designed single - ended
planar magnetic drivers in open - back design that deliver the clarity, lifelike soundstage and spatial imaging that HiFiMAN is known for.
We have teamed up
with the innovative folks at Final to bring an exciting competition
with the chance to win a fantastic pair of D8000
planar magnetic headphones.
Chiefly,
planar magnetic drivers come
with a wealth of inherent benefits; offering more precise transience, lower distortion and a more natural interaction of sound
with the outer ear.
With physical media dying a slow death, Oppo is looking to venture into new product categories with the release of a new headphone amplifier and planar magnetic headpho
With physical media dying a slow death, Oppo is looking to venture into new product categories
with the release of a new headphone amplifier and planar magnetic headpho
with the release of a new headphone amplifier and
planar magnetic headphones.
Enjoy the Music.com's review here
with the Oppo PM - 1
planar magnetic headphone is but one example of many.
We've had some experience
with Audeze's
planar magnetic technology before, as they feature in the Sine, and the results are certainly impressive.
During CES 2016, we got a chance to go hands - on
with the newly announced Audeze SINE
planar magnetic headphones.
These cans use
planar magnetic drivers to provide a spacious soundscape
with clear highs and mids and strong bass, and the company could have charged twice as much for them.
Say hello to the new EL - 8 Titanium, an exciting new iteration on the company's already revered
planar magnetic headphones which includes a new Apple Lightning connected headphone cable,
with a digital audio converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier built right in.