Headphone Driver Types
Headphone Driver Types is a structured technology dataset with 15 entries. Its fields include Driver Type, How It Works, Frequency Response. The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 15 rows
- Fields
- 6 columns
- Source
- Not provided
- Data updated
- Apr 10, 2026
Included fields: Driver Type, How It Works, Frequency Response, Typical Impedance, Price Range, and 1 more.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
No reliable range or grouping can be calculated from the loaded rows without interpreting the source data.
Useful for
- Comparing Driver Type, How It Works, and Frequency Response across technology entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 15 downloadable records
Driver Type↕ | How It Works↕ | Frequency Response↕ | Typical Impedance↕ | Price Range↕ | Example Headphone↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dynamic (Moving Coil) | Voice coil attached to diaphragm moves in magnetic gap | Strong bass, warm signature | 16-600 ohms | $10-$2,000 | Sennheiser HD 650 |
Planar Magnetic | Thin film diaphragm with printed conductors between magnets | Fast transients, even response, extended bass | 16-100 ohms | $200-$6,000 | HiFiMAN Susvara |
Electrostatic | Extremely thin diaphragm suspended between charged stators | Ultra-detailed, airy treble, delicate bass | Requires dedicated energizer | $1,000-$6,500 | STAX SR-009S |
Balanced Armature | Armature pivots between magnets driving a pin to diaphragm | Precise mids and highs, limited bass extension | 10-50 ohms | $50-$2,000 | Etymotic ER4XR |
Bone Conduction | Vibrates cheekbone to transmit sound bypassing eardrum | Limited bass, tinny highs, open-ear awareness | 8-32 ohms | $30-$200 | Shokz OpenRun Pro |
Magnetostriction (AMT) | Folded Kapton diaphragm squeezes air like an accordion | Extremely fast treble, detailed midrange | 12-60 ohms | $150-$1,000 | DUNU SA6 Ultra |
Hybrid (Multi-Driver) | Combines dynamic woofer with BA or EST tweeters | Wide range, crossover tuning dependent | 8-32 ohms | $100-$5,000 | Campfire Audio Solaris |
Electret | Permanently charged diaphragm, similar to electrostatic but self-biased | Detailed, slightly less resolving than true electrostatic | Varies, no dedicated amp needed | $300-$1,500 | Koss ESP/95X |
Ribbon | Ultra-thin aluminum ribbon suspended in magnetic field | Exceptional treble detail, fragile bass | 20-100 ohms | $500-$4,000 | RAAL SR1a |
Piezoelectric | Ceramic crystal deforms under voltage to push diaphragm | Harsh treble, narrow range, vintage tone | High impedance | $5-$50 | Vintage crystal earpiece |
Dynamic + Planar Hybrid | Dynamic woofer for bass, planar driver for mids/treble | Deep bass with planar detail in upper range | 16-50 ohms | $300-$2,000 | Audeze LCD-i3 |
BA + EST Hybrid | Balanced armature with electrostatic super-tweeter | Precise mids, extended airy treble | 10-40 ohms | $500-$4,000 | Empire Ears Odin |
Isodynamic | Flat conductor pattern on thin diaphragm, early planar design | Smooth midrange, vintage warmth | 40-600 ohms | $50-$500 (vintage) | Yamaha YH-100 (1977) |
MEMS (Micro-Electromechanical) | Silicon micro-speaker etched on semiconductor wafer | Consistent unit-to-unit, extended highs | Varies | $100-$500 | xMEMS Montara-based IEMs |
True Electrostatic IEM | Miniaturized electrostatic driver in IEM shell | Airy, ultra-detailed treble extension | Requires EST transformer | $1,000-$5,000 | Shure KSE1200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Headphone Driver Types organized?
The table starts in the source data's default order. You can sort and filter the loaded rows by the displayed fields.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 15 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 15 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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