Electronics · Audiophile Open-Back Headphones
What's the difference between dynamic and planar magnetic open-backs?
Reviewer consensus
Dynamic drivers (HD 600, HD 560S, HD 490 PRO) are typically lighter, easier to drive, and tend toward a warmer or more 'musical' presentation. Planar magnetic drivers (HiFiMan Ananda Nano, Edition XV) usually deliver faster bass transients, lower distortion, and more detail retrieval, but at the cost of higher weight and often more demanding amplification.