Most of today’s headphones use either dynamic or electrostatic drivers to create sound, but if you’re serious about getting the best audio quality possible, you'd be wise to consider planar magnetic ...

Open-back headphones with 100mm planar drivers Full Drive Tech for larger effective area $799 (about £595 / AU$685) Moondrop ...

Moondrop’s Skyland is a wired, open-back headphone. Each pair features large 100mm planar magnetic drivers with an ultra-thin ...

Fancy trying some planar magnetic headphones for a more affordable price? These open back Hifiman Sundara cans are down to ...

The Sendy Audio Peacock is definitely not inexpensive but it never fails to impress and the build quality is superb in its range. Let’s have a brief discussion about planar magnetic headphones before ...

I remember the first time I used SoundID and some of the company’s competition. I wasn’t all that impressed with the new software, but some users raved about it. It’s been a long time since I’ve tried ...

Before Meze Audio released the $2,999 Empyrean, the company had created mid-fi headphones for the audiophile market using dynamic drivers. It had garnered a good name with stylish, wood-clad over-ear ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Fosi Audio was only founded in 2017, but the company has ...

The Edifier Stax Spirit S3 is a pricey headphone, but it delivers excellent sonic performance thanks in part to its planar magnetic drivers. It’s surprisingly compact for a PM headphone, but if you ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Romanian manufacturer Meze Audio makes some truly great ...

Planar magnetic drivers are a key feature of the STAX SPIRIT S5, setting it apart from conventional dynamic driver headphones. Unlike dynamic drivers, which use a cone-shaped diaphragm driven by a ...