Planar Magnetic Loudspeakers and Ribbon Tweeters

Planar magnetic drivers, ribbon tweeters and other speakers with dynamic characteristics have many advantages. Their large diaphragms require only just a tiny amount of movement (excursion) and allow them to create the same sound quality as a conventional speaker.

They also have a dipolar radiation pattern, meaning they radiate equally to the front and back of the speaker.

High-Resolution Sound

They are renowned for creating precise, clear sounds. They are known for delivering high-resolution sound that reveals subtle details in music that other drivers aren't able to reproduce or even reveal.

In addition to their remarkable precision In addition to their impressive accuracy, ribbon and planar drivers offer superior soundstaging, allowing them to reproduce an expansive soundstage and exceptional clarity. Audiophiles, home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles will find them be an excellent choice.

The most notable feature of ribbon and planar drivers is their dipole radiation pattern which emits equal energy both front and rear, with an inverted phase to create a natural and spacious soundstage. Their wide dispersion and dipole radiation pattern makes them ideal for large spaces, where they are able to create a natural and spacious soundstage.

Planar magnetic drivers have a rapid response time that allows them to reproduce transients with greater accuracy and faster than cone drivers. This results in a crisp and clear sound, even at high frequencies.

Planar magnetic drivers are also known for their low distortion. This is due to the fact that they don't employ a voice coil instead, but an electrostatic field. This allows the diaphragm to move without creating vibrations that could cause distortion that is not desirable.

Additionally, the distance between the magnets in the planar headphones driver is larger than that of a traditional cone speaker. This allows for a higher frequency response and less distortion at lower amplitudes, but still delivering excellent bass performance.

Despite their many benefits, planar magnetic drivers have some limitations to consider. For example, they can be quite costly and require more power than other kinds of speakers. Also, they can be large and difficult to install in certain spaces. Furthermore, they can be sensitive to the sound of the room and require a lot of room treatment to ensure the best performance. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize these problems by incorporating an attenuation resistor (provided by your speakers) in the attenuation position, or by using some form of room treatment.

Wide Dispersion

Planar magnetic speakers also create sound by regulating the flow of electrical currents through wires suspended in between magnets. They vibrate a flat membrane directly, not using an electrostatic charge. This gives them a larger surface area and greater precision. This principle allows them to be incorporated into smaller and dt 770 pro limited edition black: premium headphones less expensive headsets and speakers as opposed to electrostatic models.

In addition to providing a wide dispersion, planar drivers deliver superior imaging and clarity of soundstage, especially in the upper frequencies where they excel. This is a huge advantage for audiophiles who enjoy listening to their favourite music or films in the living room of a large size or other space that is open.

Furthermore the planar drivers can produce extremely deep bass because they can be enhanced by boxed woofers which are attached to or separated from the ribbon-like diaphragm. This is in contrast to traditional cone speaker woofers which are typically located in the bottom of the cabinet, a location which is unable to reproduce bass frequencies because of the physical constraints of the woofer enclosure.

A planar driver has a low distortion rate, which is directly correlated to the size and travel of the diaphragm. A planar speaker is able produce a high volume of sound with no distortion. This is why the sound quality is so clear and detailed.

Dynamic drivers in standard DT 770 Pro Limited Edition Black: Premium Headphones (enquiry) and speakers typically show significant distortion when driven to their extreme limit of excursion. In the end, dynamic drivers often produce a hollow or boomy sound.

Planar magnetic drivers are extremely efficient. They require less power to drive, which results in a lower power usage and reduced environmental impact. Their diaphragms, which are usually lighter than traditional speakers, also decrease the energy required to propel them in order to create a certain sound pressure.

Many audiophiles have heard of speakers made of ribbon and planar such as those manufactured by Magnepan Infinity and Apogee Acoustics. However, there is a brand new available. For instance new planar loudspeakers coming from manufacturers such as Diptyque and Clarisys Audio are incorporating the most recent advancements in ribbon technology.

Low Distortion

Planar magnetic speakers exhibit extremely low distortion since they don't utilize the traditional dome-shaped diaphragm or cone. This is due to their unique design which eliminates the voice coil inductance which is associated with dynamic driver drivers for speakers. (See U.S. patent 6,353,560). This results in the diaphragm not being out of phase with its surrounding magnetic field, which results in the output level remains constant. Distortion is generally only noticeable when large waveforms are reproduced. With a single-ended planar magnet driver, distortion is virtually absent in all frequencies that go beyond the bass.

Planar magnetic loudspeakers are very efficient and have a very low distortion. This enables the drive to operate with much less power than would otherwise be required by other types of speakers. This translates into lower costs of ownership as well as less energy consumption.

Planar magnetic drivers also have a significantly lower distortion compared to conventional dynamic speakers and are even less than electrostatic speakers. This is because the flat diaphragm of a planar magnetic driver has conductor trace around it that allows it to react to the magnetic fields generated by magnets on either side of it.

The two magnets need to be placed in a way that the voice element is in the magnetic field optimally throughout the time. This is what allows planar magnetic drivers to perform in a linear manner at all frequencies above bass.

There are numerous other advantages of planar magnetic drivers, the most significant is that they are able to be designed to be dipole (radiating equally and in opposite phases both in front and back of the speaker like an ESL) or Monopole (radiating forward, more like the traditional dynamic). This allows for a variety of designs, particularly when used with the ribbon-tweeter.

There are a variety of planar magnetic loudspeakers on the market today, from brands such as Hifiman Dan Clark Audeze and Fostex. Each manufacturer has its own distinctive sound that is the result of their patented driver configurations and other engineering innovations. The commonality among these speakers is their amazing detail, dynamics and controlled directivity.

High Power Handling

Planar magnetic speakers can handle more power than traditional moving coil dynamic drivers without the audible strain and stress that they may cause. This is because the "voice coil" is distributed over a large area instead of being squeezed into a narrow gap between the cone and the basket as in traditional dynamic drivers. This gives the voice coil more surface area to absorb any heat.

Planar drivers can handle a lot of power because they are so light compared to conventional drivers. Dynamic drivers are made of diaphragms with heavy, thick diaphragms that are orders of magnitude heavier and thicker than the ultra-light diaphragms found in planar magnetic drive. Due to their massive mass, conventional diaphragms need a greater amount of force in order to move forwards and backwards (a measurement called excursion) to create a certain level of sound pressure.

They can't be driven nearly as much as a planar magnetic driver, because the voice coil will start to create significant distortion. It is therefore essential to purchase loudspeakers that are rated for the amplifier you're planning to use.

The high excursion allows it to create more soundstages than conventional drivers. This is because the entire diaphragm vibrates to create an even, flat wavefront, rather than the more focused spherical wavefront that is common in traditional drivers. This wider soundstage also increases the clarity and accuracy of the speakers and allows them to better reproduce subtle variations and complex sounds.

The disadvantage of the superior power handling that is offered by planar magnetic drives is that they tend to be more expensive to manufacture and require larger amplifiers to drive them at their full potential. They can also be quite large and heavy which makes them difficult to install in certain environments. You may also need to add a separate subwoofer if you want to get satisfactory results at lower frequencies.