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Planar Vs Dynamic Headphones

If you're looking for headphones with a wide range of sound profiles, dynamic drivers are the best way to go. These headphones employ a voice coil and magnetic windings that move backwards and forwards to cause the speaker's diaphragm to vibrate.





This creates a spherical wavefront of sound that more accurately is a representation of audio. However, this could cause distortion at higher volume.

Cost

Dynamic drivers are simple and inexpensive to build. They're essentially made of wire (the voice coil) wrapped around a diaphragm made of plastic that's set into a magnet, and they vibrate according to the electric signals transmitted by your audio source. They require less energy than electrostatic or planar headphones. This means they're more portable and more convenient to carry around on the go. The headphones with a planar design have more intricate motor systems and larger diaphragms. planar earphone require more magnets or larger ones for movement. They are often more expensive and heavier than dynamic headphones. They also require more power to operate which is why headphones that use planar technology require an external amplifier.

Bass Response

One of the main differences between dynamic and planar headphones is their bass response. Planar drivers have superior linearity, greater depth bass extension, and less distortion as compared to dynamic headphones. They also offer a more precise image and better clarity. However, they do not have the punch and slam of the dynamic headphones. This has resulted in hybrid IEMs, which use both types of drivers. These IEMs can satisfy the various preferences of listeners and provide the best of both worlds.

The dynamic drivers in headphones work by passing sound vibrations through a coil of wire that is suspended from a diaphragm. The magnetic field of the coil causes the diaphragm to vibrate, which creates the sounds that we hear. However this can cause distortion in the lower frequencies, since the diaphragm's movement is not consistent or accurate. It is crucial to take into account your listening environment and your personal preferences before selecting the right kind of headphone for you.

The distortion of planar headphones has been significantly reduced because the vibrations have been uniformized and the diaphragm is moving less. The flat design of diaphragms allows them to respond quicker to changes in input signals. This is especially relevant for high-frequency frequencies, where planar magnetic headphones deliver a more precise sound with greater detail.

Dynamic headphones have a greater time frame than planar magnetic headphones and are the industry standard for bass response. Dynamic driver headphones have a flat frequency down to 20Hz. Planar magnetic headphones have a greater roll-off. Technology has advanced however, many of the planar headphones now have a full range bass response that is comparable to premium open dynamic driver headphones.

The NAN-7 For instance, the NAN-7 is a high-end planar that gives an impressive sense of impact and bass. Its bass is tight and agile with a superb sub-bass slam. Its ability to deliver a powerful and authoritative sense of bass presence and authority makes it a perfect choice for orchestral pieces like the opening fanfare of Richard Strauss's opera Aleksandr Solti’s “Alsosprach Zarathustra. The NAN-7 also impresses with its imaging capabilities.

Soundstage

Typically, planar headphones have a better soundstage. The diaphragm can be larger and move more evenly. This could result in a flat, broad soundwave, which improves clarity and image. This is most noticeable on high-end headphones such as the Audeze LCD-4 and HiFiMAN Susvara. However, it also applies to less expensive choices.

In contrast to dynamic drivers, which only vibrate the area of the diaphragm attached to the voice coil Planar magnetic headphones have more surface area that can be moved by an electrical signal, which means they have less distortion at higher volume. They also have a better transient response, which means they can withstand rapid changes in the input signal.

However it is important to remember that planar headphones may have a limited soundstage if not properly fueled. Insufficient headphone amp power can result in muddy bass and a "shimmer" effect which can make listening to music less fun.

Another thing to take into consideration is that headphones with dynamic drivers tend to have an ethereal sound than planar ones, because they reproduce the frequency response and timbre of original audio recording better. The drivers' dynamics are also more realistic and natural than the 'plucked-quality' of planar headphones. However, this difference can be compensated for with an effective headphone amplifier and some of the latest planar headphones have better punch than their older counterparts like the Oppo PM-3 or HiFiMAN HE-1000SE. This is because the drivers are more sophisticated and can be driven by more powerful headphone amplifiers.

Comfort

Planar magnetic headphones have gained popularity in recent years, and that's no surprise since they offer better sound quality and more precise sound. The downside is that they're generally heavier and more expensive than dynamic headphones. This is due to the fact that they have a larger driver and require more power to uniformly move them. They require balanced outputs which are present on the majority of DAPs and dongles. They also tend to leak more sound than dynamic drivers.