Why Planar Magnetic Headphones?

From: Drop - Tuesday May 25,2021 08:17 pm

Drop + HIFIMAN HE-X4 Planar Magnetic Headphones

GO PLANAR MAGNETIC WITH THE HE-X4

The foundation of any pair of headphones, drivers are divided into two primary options.

DYNAMIC DRIVERS

Dynamic drivers use coils attached to cone diaphragms, which respond to movements from magnets to generate sound.

PLANAR MAGNETIC DRIVERS

Planar magnetic drivers use much smaller coils attached to flat diaphragms floating between magnets to generate sound.

THE BENEFITS

While both options can produce great audio, planar magnetics drastically reduce distortion by eliminating the chance of cone breakup. They also offer excellent bass response and soundstaging.

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THE REVIEWS

An unrivaled entry point for planar magnetics, the Drop + HIFIMAN HE-X4 is racking up rave reviews. Experience a sound that “punches clear above its price” according to BadSeedTech, —and easily wins in the under $150 and under $250 headphone categories, according to LifelongCaboose.