[Translated] Popular Science and Miscellaneous Talks on Planar Headphones (Part 1): What and Why

[Sha1rholder]

I translated a very long Chinese article that I plan to post on this subreddit. However, due to ASR not supporting image more than 35 images, I am unable to post the entire article here. Therefore, I have no choice but to ask readers to view the full article on GitHub.

Article link: Popular Science and Miscellaneous Talks on Planar Headphones (Part 1) - Sound-Library | GitHub by Sha1rholder



This article delves deeply into the design and technology of planar headphones, explaining in detail the principles of planar magnetic drivers, their historical development, and the construction and material choices of modern planar headphones. The author analyzes the advantages and limitations of planar headphones in terms of sound quality and compares the design features of different manufacturers. The article also discusses the impact of ear pads on the sound of planar headphones and how changing ear pads can optimize the listening experience. Finally, the author emphasizes the importance of understanding planar headphone technology, calls for audiophiles to rationally view technological worship, and previews the next article, which will explore the pairing of planar headphones with audio sources and amplifiers.

This article is very long but rich in content and well-written. It is one of the highest quality HiFi culture articles I have ever seen, which is why I decided to translate it into English to share with audiophiles outside of China. I hope readers can better understand the charm and technical details of planar headphones through this article. To ensure that audiophiles outside of China can read this article smoothly, I made some "de-localization" adjustments during the translation process. My translation skills are limited, so if there are any inaccuracies, please forgive me and feel free to correct them. The translation and reposting have been authorized by the original author.